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Thirty Years Of The Game At Its Best

By: Gare Joyce

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Thirty Years Of The Game At Its Best

By: Gare Joyce

The season’s must-have gift book Some sports seem to have a natural home. Soccer in Brazil, rugby in New Zealand, cricket in India. And Canada’s game? Why hockey, of course. But it wasn’t always that way. By 1982, the Soviets had won every World Junior Hockey Championship except one, while Canada had earned only a single bronze medal. And then Hockey Canada launched the Programme of Excellence, a national development system designed to help put together teams that would be able to square off against the Soviets. The result was immediate. To everyone’s surprise, when Canada took gold in 1982 the American hosts didn’t even have a copy of “O Canada” to play during the championship ceremony. But after that, no one would be surprised by a Canadian win. This Boxing Day will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the program that brought hockey fans many glorious memories and made household names of several of our players. Richly illustrated, Thirty Years of the Game at Its Best takes readers on a year by-year retrospective, with each tournament’s story told from the perspectives of the players, coaches, and journalists who were there. This book is an extraordinary keepsake, published just in time for the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships. Contributors include Mike Babcock, Brendan Bell, Murray Costello, Damien Cox, Sheldon Ferguson, Gare Joyce, Terry Koshan, Roy MacGregor, Steven Milton, Frank Orr, Donna Spencer, Jesse Wallin, Tim Wharnsby and Ed Willes.

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Penguin Canada

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0143181971

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9780143181972

Postmodernism and the Environmental Crisis

By: Arran Gare

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Postmodernism and the Environmental Crisis

By: Arran Gare

Postmodernism and the Environmental Crisis is the only book to combine cultural theory and environmental philosophy. In it, Arran Gare analyses the conjunction between the environmental crisis, the globalisation of capitalism and the disintegration of the culture of modernity. It explains the paradox of growing concern for the environment and the paltry achievements of environmental movements. Through a critique of the philosophies underlying approaches to the environmental crisis, Arran Gare puts forward his own, controversial theory of a new postmodern world view. This would be the foundation for the environmental movement to succeed. Arran Gare's work will be a vital reading for advanced students of environmental studies, as well as for environmental philosophers and cultural theorists.

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Routledge

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1134802722

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The Devil and Bobby Hull

How Hockey's Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game's Lost Legend

By: Gare Joyce

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The Devil and Bobby Hull

How Hockey's Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game's Lost Legend

By: Gare Joyce

An award-winning writer sets the record straight on hockey's forgotten golden boy—Bobby Hull In his prime, few could dispute Bobby Hull's athletic brilliance—the first to have five 50-goal seasons, the highest scorer on the 1976 Canada Cup team, the first to use the slapshot as a scoring weapon, and the first hockey player to sign a million-dollar contract. With his body-builder torso, and his 100 mph volleys across a rink, the world of hockey glory was his to lose. And he did. With his publicized marital troubles and his defection from the NHL to the WHA, Hull's star began to fall, leaving him broke and in exile from the game. In The Devil and Bobby Hull, this once great hockey player and pioneer is finally given his due. Not only are Hull's remarkable on-ice achievements finally put in perspective, so, too, are his achievements off the rink—including endorsements for a wide array of products (rare for an NHL player) and his appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated a record four times. And the book details how Hull's battle with the owners of the Chicago Blackhawks—challenging the reserve clause in his contract, a move that enabled him to move to the WHA—helped other players follow him. The author places Hull squarely in the pantheon of other hockey greats, including Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, and Wayne Gretzky—and makes the case that he is the game's most influential and important player This is the full, unauthorized story of Hull's life—that doesn't sidestep the controversies (including the domestic violence tainting his private life) Details Hull's recent reconciliation with the Chicago Blackhawks A candid look at one of hockey's most gifted and controversial figures, The Devil and Bobby Hull tells the story of his extraordinary career and life—and why this remarkable man has not faded into oblivion.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118065786

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9781118065785

The Philosophical Foundations of Ecological Civilization

A manifesto for the future

By: Arran Gare

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The Philosophical Foundations of Ecological Civilization

A manifesto for the future

By: Arran Gare

The global ecological crisis is the greatest challenge humanity has ever had to confront, and humanity is failing. The triumph of the neo-liberal agenda, together with a debauched ‘scientism’, has reduced nature and people to nothing but raw materials, instruments and consumers to be efficiently managed in a global market dominated by corporate managers, media moguls and technocrats. The arts and the humanities have been devalued, genuine science has been crippled, and the quest for autonomy and democracy undermined. The resultant trajectory towards global ecological destruction appears inexorable, and neither governments nor environmental movements have significantly altered this, or indeed, seem able to. The Philosophical Foundations of Ecological Civilization is a wide-ranging and scholarly analysis of this failure. This book reframes the dynamics of the debate beyond the discourses of economics, politics and techno-science. Reviving natural philosophy to align science with the humanities, it offers the categories required to reform our modes of existence and our institutions so that we augment, rather than undermine, the life of the ecosystems of which we are part. From this philosophical foundation, the author puts forth a manifesto for transforming our culture into one which could provide an effective global environmental movement and provide the foundations for a global ecological civilization.

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Routledge

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1134866135

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The Ovechkin Project

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hockey's Most Dangerous Player

By: Damien Cox,Gare Joyce

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The Ovechkin Project

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hockey's Most Dangerous Player

By: Damien Cox,Gare Joyce

The behind-the-scenes story of Alexander Ovechkin's phenomenal rise from Russian athletic prodigy to NHL superstar Having signed the most lucrative contract in NHL history with the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, at 24, is an undisputed hockey legend. In the mold more of a rock star than hockey player, Ovechkin courts the limelight, is never shy with his opinions, and, in a sport that thrives on the collective culture of the team-Ovechkin is an iconoclast who flouts convention, while loving the game. In The Ovechkin Project, veteran hockey writers Damien Cox and Gare Joyce trace his elite sports pedigree, his role representing Russia in the World Juniors, and how since entering the NHL, he's taken his team from worst to first in their division, and the hockey world by storm. Gives fans an inside look at such off-limits stories, as the impact of the death of Ovechkin's older brother, his bitter split with his agent, and his ongoing feud with Evgeni Malkin Offers the perspectives of teammates, his coach and general manager, other players in the NHL, and the general manager of the Capitals A candid look at one of the most charismatic figures in hockey today, The Ovechkin Project offers an inside, little-known look at Ovechkin himself, the makings of his spectacular on-ice talent, and the Great 8's meteoric rise to the world stage of professional sports.

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John Wiley and Sons

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0470679581

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9780470679586

Sasquatch Races

By: Gare Martin

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Sasquatch Races

By: Gare Martin

SASQUATCH RACES, the second book of The Emagication Trilogy, is presented in a different style of magic realism science fiction than the first book but involves primarily the third generation characters of that story. Although it helps to illuminate some of the solutions, the second book is not meant to be dependent upon the first book with respect to understanding the story. A field search with Tessa for bigfoot uncovers shapeshifting humans who transform Mickey involuntarily into a sasquatch. He faces being alone, unprepared for the most basic circumstances, or joining a terrorist group. What should he eat? What does he look like? Should he contact his family to let them know he is alive? Is he really ‘alive’ in a human sense? Where would he go if he tries to escape? And what are the psychological tests being administered to him? Who are these shapeshifting characters really? What long-term impact does biological mutation have? Who can rally the true sasquatches and how can they help? Why has Mickey been chosen in the first place? What is the story behind the story? QUANTUM CRYSTAL SKULL, the first book of the trilogy, is presented as a magical realism cyclical period piece but is grounded in social history. Ultimately the first book brings the story to the northwest and provides the challenging lines and boundaries for the predicaments of the second book of the trilogy. What ever became of the lone escapee of Stalin’s evil experiment to cross-breed humans and apes for warriors? Why is the crystal skull a catalyst for either destiny or fate? Can secrets become self-condemning? What affect does the crystal skull on biological mutation? Mickey, unsure of his role in the family prophecy, has a chance, bizarre incident with Tessa. Or was it chance? EMAGICATION, the third book of the trilogy, was written in yet a third style of magic realism and is interactive with the first two books. Why would Novalogy attempt to control the moon? How does a clone battle his original for his soul? The learning curve for author Glade Mahoney involves two reappearing red stones, time dilations, a psychic sasquatch, a secret native storytelling society and a guided interdimensional incarnation event. He must create the first two books of the trilogy to necessitate “emagication” as a solution. The entire trilogy is expected to become available during 2016.

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Dog Ear Publishing

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1457549190

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9781457549199

Who Was Helen Keller?

By: Gare Thompson,Who HQ

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Who Was Helen Keller?

By: Gare Thompson,Who HQ

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing things. This inspiring illustrated biography is perfect for young middle-grade readers. Black-and-white line drawings throughout, sidebars on related topics such as Louis Braille, a timeline, and a bibliography enhance readers' understanding of the subject.

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1101640006

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Most Valuable

How Sidney Crosby Became the Best Player in Hockey's Greatest Era and Changed the Game Forever

By: Gare Joyce

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How Sidney Crosby Became the Best Player in Hockey's Greatest Era and Changed the Game Forever

By: Gare Joyce

#1 National Bestseller This hockey generation's brightest talent has been plagued by concussions. Now, the very style of play that has brought Crosby such success may be heralding the end of his career. Sidney Crosby is arguably the best player ever to put on skates. You could argue that Bobby was better, or Wayne, or Gordie. But it would be hard to argue that any of those guys changed the game as much as Sid. No defenceman came along in Bobby's wake to play like him. There will never be another 99. But in Crosby's case, the entire league was re-made in his image. The game can be divided into two eras: before and after Sidney Crosby arrived in 2005, breaking Mario Lemieux's rookie scoring record. Says NHL star Matt Duchene, who entered the league in 2008, just three years after Crosby: "Just in the time that I was going from peewee and bantam to junior, there was a whole other game before and after. You didn't have a choice really--you had to adapt and adopt the way he did things or get left way behind." In an effort to keep up with Sid, the game changed. It's faster now, more skilled. There are more highlight-reel goals, and fewer fights. And in many ways, Crosby has thrived. Three Stanley Cups. Two Olympic gold medals. A World Cup. And enough individual trophies to fill a truck. But then, if Crosby hadn't changed the league, he might expect a longer career. Today, Sidney Crosby is the first generational superstar whose every shift could be his last. He invented a faster game, and the faster game has taken its toll on its creator. Crosby has suffered several concussions, and missed most of an entire season with symptoms. He plays the game fearlessly, but he also plays it without a bodyguard. The irony is that he created a league that made it harder for him to thrive. And the tragedy may be that he has created a league that will bring his career to an end in one fell swoop, in front of millions. Telling the story of a generational talent and the way he has revolutionized the game, Gare Joyce will also bring into focus crucial questions about the way the game is played today, assessing fighting and concussions in the light of the way these issues impinge on arguably the greatest player ever to skate.

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073523793X

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9780735237933

Young Leafs

The Making of a New Hockey History

By: Gare Joyce

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Young Leafs

The Making of a New Hockey History

By: Gare Joyce

An in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at how Auston Matthews and a gang of talented young hockey players are breaking from Toronto’s troubled sporting past and rekindling the city’s love for its team. Auston Matthews made history on October 12, 2016 by becoming the first player in the modern game to score four goals in his NHL debut. It was a momentous occasion for the talented young All-Star, but it was equally important for his newly adopted city and its storied, century-old team. That night marked the dawn of a new era for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team had a long and colourful history, and it had always been foundational to the city’s image. But years of losing seasons had tarnished the team’s reputation and left even the most diehard fans questioning their loyalty. It seemed that each passing year brought more of the same: more mediocrity, more heartbreak, more disappointment. But the team’s management had a plan, one that would take them where others feared to go: a total rebuild. Piece by piece, they were assembling a group of young, talented players who would reshape the team. With the arrival of Auston Matthews, the team’s first overall draft pick in over twenty years, it seemed that the Leafs were ready to break with their past. Young Leafs follows the team through that remarkable season, tracing the divergent journeys of the players leading up to their unlikely campaign. Matthews—the prodigy with the unorthodox path to the NHL. Marner—the baby-faced talent with immense skill and an infectious energy. Nylander—the son of a former hockey professional, now looking to make his own mark. Reilly—the youngster with the mind of a general. Kadri—the maturing leader once billed as the team’s saviour. As the ups and downs of the season unfold, the team tries to overcome the ghosts of its past and write a new future, one that is far from certain. Can a group of precocious kids bond together and become winners? Will they be able to carry the hopes of a city? Most important, will Toronto finally have a reason to believe again?

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Simon and Schuster

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1501169874

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9781501169878

Mount St. Helens 1980: Fiery Eruption!

By: Gare Thompson

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Mount St. Helens 1980: Fiery Eruption!

By: Gare Thompson

This thrilling new series of books has everything middle school readers long for: action, adventure, danger, and young heroes! Great Escapes explores real historical events and shows children how kids just like them learn how to work together in order to change the world for the better. Historical figures are interwoven into the stories, offering readers the chance for further exploration on these people and their places in history. In Mount St. Helen's 1980: Fiery Eruption!, Alex and Wendy love exploring this beautiful volcano. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, the two best friends must race to save others—and themselves.

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1438065396

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9781438065397

Future Greats and Heartbreaks

A Year Undercover in the Secret World of NHL Scouts

By: Gare Joyce

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Future Greats and Heartbreaks

A Year Undercover in the Secret World of NHL Scouts

By: Gare Joyce

“One of this continent’s master craftsmen of sporting prose” (Sports Illustrated) and three-time National Magazine Award-winner Gare Joyce goes undercover to learn the secrets of NHL scouts. Veteran sports writer Gare Joyce realizes a long-held secret ambition as he spends a full season embedded as a hockey scout. Joyce’s year on the hockey beat is a steep learning curve for him; NHL scouts spend each season gathering information on players fighting it out to break into the world of professional hockey. They watch hundreds of games, speak to scores of players, parents, team-mates and other scouts, amassing profiles on all the top contenders. It’s a form of risk assessment–is this young hopeful deserving of a multi-million dollar contract?–and it can be a tough and thankless task. Scouts are ground into the game, picking up nuances of play that even the most committed fan would miss, but they are looking at more than just how well a kid can play. And come the final draft, only a tiny percentage of their full year’s work might matter. Examining the amount of information gathered on the under-eighteen hopefuls, the scrutiny to which they are subjected, and the differences between the rigour of American and Canadian junior teams, Joyce opens a window on the life and methods of an NHL scout and penetrates the mysterious world of scouting as no one has before.

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Anchor Canada

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038567273X

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9780385672733

The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol

The All Natural Sugar Substitute Approved by the FDA as a Food Additive

By: Fran Gare, N.D.

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The Sweet Miracle of Xylitol

The All Natural Sugar Substitute Approved by the FDA as a Food Additive

By: Fran Gare, N.D.

The average person eats one-half cup of sugar a day, more than is recommended for the average person, particularly people who suffer from diabetes, insulin resistance, and Syndrome X. Unlike sugar, xylitol does not require insulin to be metabolized. Xylitol is an all-natural sugar substitute derived from birch tree bark or from corncobs. It is teaspoon-for-teaspoon as sweet as sugar, and has the added quality of binding to saliva, leaving a sweet taste lingering in the mouth. Fran Gare explains the health benefits of using xylitol rather than sugar, aspartame, saccharin, sorbitol, or mannitol.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1591206138

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9781591206132

The Fringe Dwellers

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By: Nene Gare

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The Fringe Dwellers

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By: Nene Gare

Set in a remote area of Western Australia, The Fringe Dwellers is the story of two part-Aboriginal sisters, Noonah and Trilby, who live in a family camp on the fringe of white society. Noonah accepts her position—but Trilby refuses to.

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1921961821

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9781921961823

Beyond the Yeast Connection

A How-To Guide to Curing Candida and Other Yeast-Related Conditions

By: Warren M. Levin,Fran Gare

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Beyond the Yeast Connection

A How-To Guide to Curing Candida and Other Yeast-Related Conditions

By: Warren M. Levin,Fran Gare

The authors discuss how to cure a host of seemingly unsolvable, debilitating health problems by rooting out the source of candida.

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Turner Publishing Company

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1591203503

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9781591203506

Amazon Journey

Cruising the Rain Forest

By: Gare Thompson

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Amazon Journey

Cruising the Rain Forest

By: Gare Thompson

A survey of how rain forests work in the Amazon River Region.

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National Geographic Books

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0792259513

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9780792259510

Cities

The Building of America

By: Gare Thompson

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Cities

The Building of America

By: Gare Thompson

Supplies interesting facts about the building and history of America's cities.

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Children's Press(CT)

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0516207016

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9780516207018

Animals in Danger

By: Gare Thompson

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Animals in Danger

By: Gare Thompson

Introduces basic facts about 14 endangered animals. Earth Awareness.

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Steck-Vaughn

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0817272933

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9780817272937

Immigrants

Coming to America

By: Gare Thompson

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Immigrants

Coming to America

By: Gare Thompson

N. America is made up of many peoples. All of them came from other places-willingly. People coming from other places are called immigrants. They came to try to make a better life.

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