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Everyday hockey heroes: inspiring stories on and off the ice.

McKenzie, Bob


In this moving volume of stories about Canada's most beloved sport, broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together players, coaches, and fans who embody the spirit of the game and are shaping its future. Meet NHL All-Star Wayne Simmonds and Paralympian gold medalist Greg Westlake, who wouldn't be at the top of their sport without the never-ending support of their families and communities. Read about players who overcame catastrophic injuries to stay in the game they love, or the renowned Canadian neurosurgeon leading the charge to protect athletes from the dangers of brain trauma and concussion. From hockey commentators who broke down barriers to be on air to the youth hockey coach welcoming Syrian boys and girls to Canada through our national pastime, these are the stories of everyday hockey heroes--those who defy the odds, advocate for inclusion, and champion the next generation of hockey. From backyard rinks to NHL arenas across the country, this collection celebrates everyone who loves our great game. A must-read for every hockey fan. .
Date Published:2018

In this moving volume of stories about Canada's most beloved sport, broadcasters Bob McKenzie and Jim Lang bring together players, coaches, and fans who embody the spirit of the game and are shaping its future. Meet NHL All-Star Wayne Simmonds and Paralympian gold medalist Greg Westlake, who wouldn't be at the top of their sport without the never-ending support of their families and communities. Read about players who overcame catastrophic injuries to stay in the game they love, or the renowned Canadian neurosurgeon leading the charge to protect athletes from the dangers of brain trauma and concussion. From hockey commentators who broke down barriers to be on air to the youth hockey coach welcoming Syrian boys and girls to Canada through our national pastime, these are the stories of everyday hockey heroes--those who defy the odds, advocate for inclusion, and champion the next generation of hockey. From backyard rinks to NHL arenas across the country, this collection celebrates everyone who loves our great game. A must-read for every hockey fan. .

Date Published:2018

Hatchet

Paulsen, Gary


Sequel: The river In container (17 cm.) Title from container "Unabridged"--Container Compact disc After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce
Date Published:2004

Breaking Smith's Quarter horse.

St. Pierre, Paul


Smith, man of moderate ambition, unknown first name, and dubious companions, has a quarter horse he is convinced has become one of the Chilcotin country's great cutting horses. In the hands of master storyteller Paul St. Pierre, this simple Western tale -- the path from quarter horse of good stock to cutting horse of skill and finesse -- is strewn with unforeseen obstacles, unforgettable characters and the kind of earthy humour that will have you laughing out loud. Warm, evocative and wryly written, Breaking Smith's Quarter Horse is a true Canadian classic.
Date Published:1984

Smith, man of moderate ambition, unknown first name, and dubious companions, has a quarter horse he is convinced has become one of the Chilcotin country's great cutting horses. In the hands of master storyteller Paul St. Pierre, this simple Western tale -- the path from quarter horse of good stock to cutting horse of skill and finesse -- is strewn with unforeseen obstacles, unforgettable characters and the kind of earthy humour that will have you laughing out loud. Warm, evocative and wryly written, Breaking Smith's Quarter Horse is a true Canadian classic.

Date Published:1984

Fire eternal, The

D'Lacey, Chris


As the weather grows wilder and the ice caps melt, Arctic bears starve, dragons awake, the earth goddess Gaia becomes restless, and Alexa, the daughter of best-selling author David Rain, uses her special abilities in an attempt to save the world from the forces of evil. There is a fire star coming, signaling a time of new beginnings. A time for dragons to rise again. A research trip to the Arctic and a contract for a new book--life can't get much better for David Rain. But as soon as David finds himself in the icy climes, he starts to write his legend of bears, dragons, and the mysterious fire star. Soon he realizes that his tale is beginning to mirror real life, and that an old enemy is on her way to meet him. Can David thwart her terrible plan? Or will his world be destroyed forever?
Date Published:2007

As the weather grows wilder and the ice caps melt, Arctic bears starve, dragons awake, the earth goddess Gaia becomes restless, and Alexa, the daughter of best-selling author David Rain, uses her special abilities in an attempt to save the world from the forces of evil. There is a fire star coming, signaling a time of new beginnings. A time for dragons to rise again. A research trip to the Arctic and a contract for a new book--life can't get much better for David Rain. But as soon as David finds himself in the icy climes, he starts to write his legend of bears, dragons, and the mysterious fire star. Soon he realizes that his tale is beginning to mirror real life, and that an old enemy is on her way to meet him. Can David thwart her terrible plan? Or will his world be destroyed forever?

Date Published:2007

Hatchet

Paulsen, Gary


Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present - and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him apart since his parents' divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self-pity, or despair - it will take all his know-how and determination and more courage than he knew he possessed, to survive. For twenty years Gary Paulsen's award-winning contemporary classis has been the survival story with which all others are compared. This new edition, with a reading group guide, will introduce a new generation of readers to this page-turning, heart-stopping adventure.
Date Published:1987

Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present - and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him apart since his parents' divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self-pity, or despair - it will take all his know-how and determination and more courage than he knew he possessed, to survive. For twenty years Gary Paulsen's award-winning contemporary classis has been the survival story with which all others are compared. This new edition, with a reading group guide, will introduce a new generation of readers to this page-turning, heart-stopping adventure.

Date Published:1987

Frankenstein - Boris Karloff : The Legacy Collection.

Shelley, Mary


For the first time ever, the original Frankenstein film comes to DVD in this extraordinary Legacy Collection. Included in the collection is the original classic, starring the renowned Boris Karloff, and four timeless sequels, featuring such legendary actors as Béla Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr. These are the landmark films that inspired an entire genre of movies and continue to be major influences on motion pictures to this day. Five film set. Special Features: -Also includes Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Son of Frankenstein (1939), Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) and House of Frankenstein (1944). -Van Helsing director Stephen Sommers hosts an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how these original Frankenstein films inspired his motion picture event. -The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster, an original documentary. -She's Alive!: Creating the bride of Frankenstein, an original documentary. -Film historians provide insightful commentary to Frankenstein (Ruby Behlmer) and Bride of Frankenstein (Scott MacQueen) on an alternate audio track. -Original theatrical trailers, plus the 1931, 1938 and 1951 reissue trailers for Frankenstein. -Boo!: A short film. -Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein: Original poster and photo galleries. -Newly remastered audio track for maximum clarity.
Date Published:2004

For the first time ever, the original Frankenstein film comes to DVD in this extraordinary Legacy Collection. Included in the collection is the original classic, starring the renowned Boris Karloff, and four timeless sequels, featuring such legendary actors as Béla Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr. These are the landmark films that inspired an entire genre of movies and continue to be major influences on motion pictures to this day. Five film set. Special Features: -Also includes Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Son of Frankenstein (1939), Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) and House of Frankenstein (1944). -Van Helsing director Stephen Sommers hosts an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how these original Frankenstein films inspired his motion picture event. -The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster, an original documentary. -She's Alive!: Creating the bride of Frankenstein, an original documentary. -Film historians provide insightful commentary to Frankenstein (Ruby Behlmer) and Bride of Frankenstein (Scott MacQueen) on an alternate audio track. -Original theatrical trailers, plus the 1931, 1938 and 1951 reissue trailers for Frankenstein. -Boo!: A short film. -Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein: Original poster and photo galleries. -Newly remastered audio track for maximum clarity.

Date Published:2004

Sea wolves, The : Living wild in the great bear rainforest.

McAllister, Ian


The Sea Wolves depicts the day-to-day lives of he unique strain of wolves that inhabit the Great Bear Rainforest on the central coast of British Columbia. Smaller than the gray wolves that live on the other side of the Coast Mountains, these highly social and fiercely intelligent creatures can swim like otters, fish like bears and have long enjoyed a unique relationship with the First Nations people who have shared their territory for thousands of years. These are definitely not the "Big Bad Wolves" of myth, legend, and Disney cartoons. .
Date Published:2010

The Sea Wolves depicts the day-to-day lives of he unique strain of wolves that inhabit the Great Bear Rainforest on the central coast of British Columbia. Smaller than the gray wolves that live on the other side of the Coast Mountains, these highly social and fiercely intelligent creatures can swim like otters, fish like bears and have long enjoyed a unique relationship with the First Nations people who have shared their territory for thousands of years. These are definitely not the "Big Bad Wolves" of myth, legend, and Disney cartoons. .

Date Published:2010

Blind side, The.

Hancock, John Lee


Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) knows little about family. Less about football. What the homeless teen knows are the streets and projects of Memphis. Well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) knows little about his world. Yet when she and Michael meet, he's found a home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-changing: a beloved new son and brother. This real-life story of family and of Michael's growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Share the remarkable journey of the college All-American and first-round NFL draft pick who was a winner before he ever stepped onto the playing field. .
Date Published:2009

Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) knows little about family. Less about football. What the homeless teen knows are the streets and projects of Memphis. Well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) knows little about his world. Yet when she and Michael meet, he's found a home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-changing: a beloved new son and brother. This real-life story of family and of Michael's growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Share the remarkable journey of the college All-American and first-round NFL draft pick who was a winner before he ever stepped onto the playing field. .

Date Published:2009

Nanabozho colours the world

Kientz, Chris


This is a story about the trickster Nanabozho...This story is a creation story.
Date Published:2015

Great Canadian bucket list, The : One of a kind travel experiences.

Esrock, Robin


Following a car accident in Vancouver, Robin Esrock set off on a worldwide expedition to tick off the many items on his personal bucket list. Missing among his extraordinary adventures: Canada, his home. Most Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. Yet for millions of international tourists Canada is a unique, exotic destination and it's time to shine a light on the one-of-a-kind destinations and activities one can only do here in our home and native land. Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock spent years visiting every province and territory to craft the definitive national Bucket List. Having travelled to over 100 countries on six continents, he never expected Canada to offer so much and neither will you! This isn't your typical travel guide - it is an inspiration for your next trip. Spanning the outdoors, food, culture, and history, Robin's personal journey to tick off the very best of Canada features well-known and hidden gems and is infused with humour, trivia, advice, and unforgettable characters. .
Date Published:2013

Following a car accident in Vancouver, Robin Esrock set off on a worldwide expedition to tick off the many items on his personal bucket list. Missing among his extraordinary adventures: Canada, his home. Most Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. Yet for millions of international tourists Canada is a unique, exotic destination and it's time to shine a light on the one-of-a-kind destinations and activities one can only do here in our home and native land. Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock spent years visiting every province and territory to craft the definitive national Bucket List. Having travelled to over 100 countries on six continents, he never expected Canada to offer so much and neither will you! This isn't your typical travel guide - it is an inspiration for your next trip. Spanning the outdoors, food, culture, and history, Robin's personal journey to tick off the very best of Canada features well-known and hidden gems and is infused with humour, trivia, advice, and unforgettable characters. .

Date Published:2013

Breaking Bad : The Complete Series


The incredible saga of high-school-chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin Walter White is here in its entirety: all 62 uncut, uncensored episodes! Emmy winner Bryan Cranston portrays Walter White, a family man who turns to crime after a lung cancer diagnosis unravels his simple life. Recruiting former student and small-time dealer Jesse Pinkman to be his partner in crime, Walt rises to the top of the meth trade, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. But he can't keep his dogged DEA agent brother-in-law Hank Schrader off his trail forever. Will Walt get away with it all, or die trying?
Date Published:2018

The incredible saga of high-school-chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin Walter White is here in its entirety: all 62 uncut, uncensored episodes! Emmy winner Bryan Cranston portrays Walter White, a family man who turns to crime after a lung cancer diagnosis unravels his simple life. Recruiting former student and small-time dealer Jesse Pinkman to be his partner in crime, Walt rises to the top of the meth trade, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. But he can't keep his dogged DEA agent brother-in-law Hank Schrader off his trail forever. Will Walt get away with it all, or die trying?

Date Published:2018

Sikhs : Story of a people, their faith and culture, A


The book explores the gurus, the scriptures, the philosophy, and the stories and legends. It explains how a faith led to the birth of a historic empire of immense military and political might, maps the emergence of a distinct identity, looks at its impact on the world, and celebrates the contributions of this illustrious community.
Date Published:2023

Courageous spirits : Aboriginal heroes of our children

Archibald, Shirley



Date Published:1993

Truth telling : Seven conversations about indigenous life in Canada

Good, Michelle


A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good Truth Telling is a collection of essays about the contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada. From resistance and reconciliation to the resurgence and reclamation of Indigenous power, Michelle Good explores the issues through a series of personal essays. The collection includes an expansion and update of her highly popular Globe and Mail article about "pretendians," as well as "A History of Violence," an essay that appeared in a book about missing and murdered women. Other pieces deal with topics such as discrimination against Indigenous children; what is meant by meaningful reconciliation; and the importance of the Indigenous literary renaissance of the 1970s. With authority, intelligence and insight, Michelle Good delves into the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin social institutions in Canada and prevents meaningful and substantive reconciliation. With authority, intelligence and insight, Michelle Good delves into the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin social institutions in Canada and prevents meaningful and substantive reconciliation.
Date Published:2023

A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good Truth Telling is a collection of essays about the contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada. From resistance and reconciliation to the resurgence and reclamation of Indigenous power, Michelle Good explores the issues through a series of personal essays. The collection includes an expansion and update of her highly popular Globe and Mail article about "pretendians," as well as "A History of Violence," an essay that appeared in a book about missing and murdered women. Other pieces deal with topics such as discrimination against Indigenous children; what is meant by meaningful reconciliation; and the importance of the Indigenous literary renaissance of the 1970s. With authority, intelligence and insight, Michelle Good delves into the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin social institutions in Canada and prevents meaningful and substantive reconciliation. With authority, intelligence and insight, Michelle Good delves into the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin social institutions in Canada and prevents meaningful and substantive reconciliation.

Date Published:2023

Plants of southern interior British Columbia and the Inland Northwest.

Parish, Roberta



Date Published:1996

D Is for Drum : Native American alphabet

Shoulders, Michael


Readers get an A-Z introduction to the customs and cultures of the first people inhabiting the Americas. Topics include Bison, teepees, Kachinas, and dugout canoes inhabiting the Americas.
Date Published:2006

Blind side, The.

Hancock, John Lee


Michael Other knows little about family. Less about football. What the homeless teen knows are the streets and projects of Memphis. Well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy knows little about this world, yet when she and Michael meet, he's found a home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-giving; a beloved new son and brother. This real-life story of family and of Michael's growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Share the remarkable journey of the college All-American and first-round NFL draft pick who was a winner before he ever stepped onto the playing field. .
Date Published:2010

Michael Other knows little about family. Less about football. What the homeless teen knows are the streets and projects of Memphis. Well-to-do Leigh Anne Tuohy knows little about this world, yet when she and Michael meet, he's found a home. And the Tuohys have found something just as life-giving; a beloved new son and brother. This real-life story of family and of Michael's growth into a blue-chip football star will have you cheering with its mix of gridiron action and heartwarming emotion. Share the remarkable journey of the college All-American and first-round NFL draft pick who was a winner before he ever stepped onto the playing field. .

Date Published:2010

Bucket list, The.


You only live once, so why not go out in style? That's what two cancer-ward roommates, an irascible billionaire (Jack Nicholson) and a scholarly mechanic (Morgan Freeman), decide when they get the bad news. They compose a bucket list - things to do before you kick the bucket - and head off for the around-the-world adventure of their lives. Sky dive? Check. Power a Shelby Mustang around a racetrack? Check. Gaze at the great pyramid of Khufu? Check. Discover the joy in their lives before it's too late? Check! Under the direction of Rob Reiner, the two stars provide the heart and soul, wit and wiles of this inspired salute to life that proves that the best time of all is right now. Includes both widescreen and full-screen formats on one disc. Approximately 97 minutes runtime Rated PG - mature theme & coarse language .
Date Published:2008

You only live once, so why not go out in style? That's what two cancer-ward roommates, an irascible billionaire (Jack Nicholson) and a scholarly mechanic (Morgan Freeman), decide when they get the bad news. They compose a bucket list - things to do before you kick the bucket - and head off for the around-the-world adventure of their lives. Sky dive? Check. Power a Shelby Mustang around a racetrack? Check. Gaze at the great pyramid of Khufu? Check. Discover the joy in their lives before it's too late? Check! Under the direction of Rob Reiner, the two stars provide the heart and soul, wit and wiles of this inspired salute to life that proves that the best time of all is right now. Includes both widescreen and full-screen formats on one disc. Approximately 97 minutes runtime Rated PG - mature theme & coarse language .

Date Published:2008

Amongst God's own.

Glavin, Terry



Date Published:2002

Enlightenment now : Case for reason, science humanism, and progress

Pinker, Steven


The follow-up to Pinker's groundbreaking The Better Angels of Our Nature presents the big picture of human progress: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science. Far from being a naïve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against currents of human nature--tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, magical thinking--which demagogues are all too willing to exploit. Many commentators, committed to political, religious, or romantic ideologies, fight a rearguard action against it. The result is a corrosive fatalism and a willingness to wreck the precious institutions of liberal democracy and global cooperation.
Date Published:2018

The follow-up to Pinker's groundbreaking The Better Angels of Our Nature presents the big picture of human progress: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science. Far from being a naïve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against currents of human nature--tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, magical thinking--which demagogues are all too willing to exploit. Many commentators, committed to political, religious, or romantic ideologies, fight a rearguard action against it. The result is a corrosive fatalism and a willingness to wreck the precious institutions of liberal democracy and global cooperation.

Date Published:2018