Sports & Recreation
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The Cell
A Story Of Tragedy And Survival by Barry Beck
While hockey great Barry Beck had been in fights before, nothing had prepared him for a one-two punch this vicious. On July 26, 2020, Beck's son Brock was murdered. Just over seven months later, Beck's former New York Rangers teammate, U.S....
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North Star
The Legacy of Jean-Marie Mouchet by John Firth
“He was a man who had a purpose when he came among our people. He was very gentle with his purpose. He had a vision. He saw we had something that nobody else did. He gave us gifts which we remember to this day and still use. He changed us. He...
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A Will within a Wheel
Women Racers of the 1890s by T.R. Ormond
Six-day races, record-breaking rides, and renegade leagues are at the heart of this fascinating short fiction collection that explores women’s competitive cycling in the late Victorian era. Each of the stories contained in this meticulously...
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WINS
Canadian Hockey Summareliquary by Andrew Tidman
A – “history” – of – Canadian hockey -- in the – “original” – information format – of – the newspaper game summary! Hockey “game summaries” have been a feature of North American newspaper sports pages almost since the beginning of organized...
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Not Yet
A Memoir of Redemption, Sports, and Chasing Dreams by Ronny Musikitele
Growing up in Ottawa’s West End—a neighborhood marked by gangs and criminal activity—Ronny Musikitele was faced with a cultural shock. Moving into his new neighborhood, he found the outside world filled with gang activities, fights, and the...
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Ladies Don't Do That!
Memoir of an Olympian by Jackie MacDonald
In the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Jackie MacDonald burst onto the Canadian sport scene with an immense amount of publicity. The tall blond teacher, often compared to Marilyn Monroe, who put the shot, pumped iron and drove a...
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Coaching Lacrosse
Becoming a Player's Coach by Travis Taylor and Yianni Kyriacou
A primer on different approaches to coaching lacrosse with a particular focus on player- or athlete-centred coaching. Taylor guides readers through techniques like technical and self-reflection; behavioural, cognitive, and constructivist coaching...
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Never Give Up
The Meaning of My Life - The Paul Rosen Story by Paul Rosen and Roger Lajoie
"I was ready to go away, to fall asleep, and to never wake up again. Paul Rosen was ready to do what he had told everyone else NOT to do for so long. I gave up." - Paul Rosen Everyone faces adversity in life. But Paul Rosen certainly faced more...
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Black Irish Luck
by Terry Donegan
This is a collection of short stories that, when brought together, form the picture of a singular life: that of Terry Donegan and his black Irish luck. These are his memoirs—done his way. Told in an off-the-wall stream-of-consciousness writing...
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Zeroing in on Optics
Professional Firearm Optics Training for the Modern Shooter by CPL. Reginald J. Wales
Zeroing in on Optics has been designed specifically for today's shooters looking to improve their skills and knowledge of utilizing their firearms optical system. Whether you are a hunter, competitive shooter, or just enjoy recreational shooting,...
