In September 1972 Team Canada’s heroes triumphed over the Soviet Union in the greatest hockey battle of all time. Phil and Tony Esposito, Paul Henderson, Ken Dryden, Frank and Peter Mahovlich, Ron Ellis, Yvan Cournoyer, Rod Gilbert,...
Sports and recreation
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Author:Leonetti, Mike, MacGregor, Roy, Barkley, HaroldSummary: - Author:Pullan, BrandonSummary:
An energetic and engaging investigation into the life and death of legendary climber, paddler, and recluse Billy 'Kayak Bill' Davidson. Billy Davidson (1947-2003) was born in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in an orphanage in the 1950s....
- Author:Hacking, Lawrence, De Clercq, WilSummary:
The Paris-Dakar Rally is without question the most arduous and notorious off-road motorsports event on the planet. Since its inception in 1979, it has attracted more than 3,000 adventurers from all walks of life. The men and women who...
- Author:Cardinal, WillSummary:
One of the greatest marathon runners of all time, Tom Longboat was one of the best-known athletes of the western world in the early 20th century.*Longboat was an astonishing long-distance runner who grew up on the Six Nations reserve...
- Author:Hornby, LanceSummary:
100 years of love, celebration, heartbreak, and even parades On December 19, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially turn 100. In the spirit of the centenary celebrations, Toronto and the Maple Leafs explores the city's...
- Author:Hornby, LanceSummary:
100 years of love, celebration, heartbreak, and even parades. On December 19, 2017, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially turn 100. In the spirit of the centenary celebrations, Toronto and the Maple Leafs explores the city's...
- Author:Snowden, JonathanSummary:
Since the beginning of time, men have engaged in hand-to-hand combat. In Ancient Greece, they called it Pankration, a no-holds-barred battle. Over time, one complete combat system was replaced by a variety of limited ones like karate,...
- Author:Knopf, KarlSummary:
STAY AT THE TOP OF YOUR GAME AT ANY AGE -Don't give up your favorite sport. -Don't lose to younger competitors. -Sports conditioning gives you the winning edge! With targeted programs for fast and effective off-the-court...
- Author:PuckSummary:
Get your cleats ready; this is going to be an epic game! Soccer is full of stories about the great players and the amazing GOOOOOOOOOOALS. But soccer also has a wild side, and tons of wacky stuff happens week after week. Some of the...
- Author:Weihenmayer, ErikSummary:
Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of thirteen. In this inspiring memoir, Weihenmayer speaks of the role his family played in his battle to break through the...
- Author:Cocuzzo, RobertSummary:
Arguably the greatest extreme skier to ever live, Doug Coombs pioneered hundreds of first descents down the biggest, steepest, most dangerous mountains in the world—from the Grand Teton “Otter Body” in Jackson Hole, to Mount Vinson, the...
- Author:Pitney, DeirdreSummary:
Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find...
- Author:Zweig, EricSummary:
Every hockey fan remembers certain goals scored that stand out from all others. But if one had to name just 20 as the greatest ever accomplished, what would they be? There’s Paul Henderson’s third game-winning goal in 1972, the one that...
- Author:Stewart, BrettSummary:
HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESS You certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major muscles-arms, legs, butt, abs, shoulders and chest....
- Author:Tomlinson, Sarah, Glazer, JaySummary:
Jay Glazer shares insights gleaned from his fight through depression and anxiety, providing a relentless, unapologetic, and no-nonsense approach to overcoming your self-doubts, fears, and excuses.
- Author:Sheinkin, SteveSummary:
When superstar athlete Jim Thorpe and football legend Pop Warner met in 1904 at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania, they forged one of the winningest teams in American football history. Called "the team that...
- Author:Tyson, MikeSummary:
A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world—and a legend both in and out of the ring. Philosopher, Broadway headliner, fighter, felon—Mike Tyson has defied stereotypes, expectations...
- Author:Pippen, ScottieSummary:
An unflinching memoir from the six-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hall of Famer-revealing how Scottie Pippen, the youngest of twelve, overcame two family tragedies and universal disregard by college scouts to...
- Author:Sheppard, Bryony Williams, Cascone, GinaSummary:
The healing, restorative power of yoga has been known for centuries, and more people than ever are active practitioners. Now even the youngest of listeners can learn this mind and body exercise, helping them set up a lifetime of healthy...
- Author:Sharapova, MariaSummary:
This program is read by the author. From Maria Sharapova, one of our fiercest female athletes, the captivating-and candid-story of her rise from nowhere to tennis stardom, and the unending fight to stay on top. In 2004, in a stunning...
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