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The ultimate guide to improving your game-from Canada's most celebrated curler
Whether you're stepping into the hack for the first time, looking to improve your delivery or trying to better understand strategy, Curl to Win will help you take your game to the next level. Renowned for his ability to blend the mental and physical aspects of curling as well as his innovative and effective strategies, Russ Howard has written a practical handbook that...
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Turn your recreation in the snow into a spiritual high point!
Activities that are exhilarating and fun are not usually thought of as spiritual. But to the contrary, such ventures may well point us to our most profound spiritual connections. For when we are able to come fully into the present moment, turn off the noise in our minds, feel our true essence as complete union of body-mind-spirit, we enter into a kind of other worldly state of ecstasy that...
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Richly photographed and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides in the art of Snowshoeing.
6) Ultralight Winter Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Winter Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking
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The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their knowledge to form the most comprehensive companion for traveling farther with less weight. Ultralight Winter Travel focuses on all of the skills and techniques that winter adventurists would want at their...
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For decades, Sports Illustrated has chronicled hockey's greatest spectacle: the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Now, SI celebrates the incomparable grandeur and spirit with a lavish commemorative book featuring the magazine's iconic photography alongside classic, archival stories from legendary writers. Along with overviews of notable teams and championships, this new volume includes stats, facts, and anecdotes spanning Stanley Cup history. The nostalgic...
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Whether you're a casual hockey observer or a passionate fan who can't get enough of the game, there's something for everyone in The Science of Hockey. Author Kevin Snow spoke with former players and coaches, along with numerous industry experts and media analysts to discover how science, data, and technology have impacted the sport of hockey over the years. Learn more about the nuances of a skating stride, how a puck is manufactured, the optimal temperature...
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George Washington Carey (1845-1924) was an American physician known for a number of 1910s 'Chemistry of Life' publications, a subject which he referred to as biochemistry, particularly his 1919 "The Chemistry of Human Life". Carey combined a mixture of religion, astrology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry, themed particularly with a mineral-based theory of human disease, to develop his theories. Carey is popular among the new-age and homeopathic...
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In Blood Feud, Colorado Avalanche beat writer Adrian Dater not only submits that the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry was the most feverish match-up in recent years, but also that there was none better played. No fewer than twenty players have or will eventually make it to the Hall of Fame, the best scorers were matched up against the best goalies, brilliant coaches could be found on both benches, and two of the league's smartest general managers ruthlessly...
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As a left winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Brian Propp was constantly in motion, racking up goals and assists and amassing over one thousand points during 15 NHL seasons. In retirement, he scarely slowed down, chasing opportunities in business, broadcasting, and leadership. But his life was changed forever on September 3, 2015, when he suffered a massive brain stroke. The life-threatening event temporarily took away Propp's ability to speak and...
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George Washington Carey (1845-1924) was an American physician known for his early twentieth century 'Chemistry of Life' publications, a subject which he referred to as biochemistry. Most of his work combine a mixture of religion, astrology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry, themed particularly with a mineral-based theory of human disease. Carey remains popular among the new-age and homeopathic circles. In the context of a person viewed as a "human...
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This little book breaks down the basics of teaching kids to ski into hilarious, eye-catching cartoons that will have your little one With easy-to-understand text geared toward parents who are teaching their kids to ski, and hilarious instructive cartoons the kids will love, this is a book that families can enjoy together as they plan their next ski outing. Reading level: Ages 4-10.
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An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft
A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.
In “On the Clock: Edmonton Oilers”, Allan Mitchell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Oilers at the draft, from first pick...
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Hockey in the nineties was a new game of speed, creativity and innovation. Now, boost your hockey talent with this up-to-the minute guide for the player, coach and fan. In “Sports Illustrated Hockey: Learn to Play the Modern Way”, a veteran hockey writer and youth league coach Jack Falla provides expert instruction in all phases of today’s game. This richly illustrated guide includes:
11 Techniques for incorporating power skating into your...
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The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
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A fascinating and immersive chronicle of hockey's original maskless warriors More than 400 stitches decorated Terry Sawchuk's face during his 16 years as a goaltender in the National Hockey League, the result of high-speed collisions and slapshots that whizzed directly at his skull. All in a day's work for an elite goalie of his era. Before facemasks became standard equipment in the 1960s and '70s, men like Sawchuk, Glenn Hall, and Jacques Plante-the...
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From the national bestselling author of One Night Only come 39 new stories about what a big-league goal can mean to an NHLer: including interviews with Billy Smith, Chris Mason, Damian Rhodes, Christian Thomas, and Slap Shot's Dave Hanson.
This follow-up to Reid's national bestseller One Night Only: Conversations with the NHL's One-Game Wonders unearths the blood, sweat, tears, and laughs of the journey to and from a single big-league goal. If you've...
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Skate or Die is "Slap Shot" on Steroids.
I know it will be enjoyed by many."
—Dave Hanson, ten-years as a pro hockey player
and star of the movie Slap Shot.
A minor league hockey team with a checkered past of success has reached a crossroads with their landlord-the Charlestowne City Government. The city owns and operates the old, failing, but still somewhat charming hockey arena. City Hall and their partners have determined they can make much...
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