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Baseball Life Advice

Baseball Life Advice

Loving the Game That Saved Me

by Stacey May Fowles

“This is beautiful. Stacey has used her own experiences at the ballpark to reveal what each and every fan has felt but didn’t know why. She captu …

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Atlantic Salmon Flies / Mouches pour le saumon atlantique

Atlantic Salmon Flies / Mouches pour le saumon atlantique

by Jacques Héroux

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Hockey Night Fever

Hockey Night Fever

Mullets, Mayhem and the Game's Coming of Age in the 1970s

by Stephen Cole

"A must-read for hockey fans . . . this book should be at the top of every puck enthusiast's wish list." —Winnipeg Free Press

"This book is great fun …

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Sisterhood of the Squared Circle

Sisterhood of the Squared Circle

The History and Rise of Women’s Wrestling

by Pat Laprade
foreword by WWE Superstar Natalya
with Dan Murphy

“Laprade and Murphy, both veteran wrestling journalists, do an excellent job guiding readers chronologically through the ups and downs of women’s …

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Turning

Turning

A Year in the Water

by Jessica J. Lee

"Turning is many things: a snapshot of Berlin seen through the prism of its lakes; the story of a broken and healing heart; a contemplation of identi …

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Running to the Edge

Running to the Edge

by Martin Parnell

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Run Better

Run Better

How To Improve Your Running Technique and Prevent Injury

by Jean-François Harvey
foreword by Alex Hutchinson

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The Guy on the Left

The Guy on the Left

Sports Stories from the Best Seat in the House

by James Duthie

Globe and Mail non-fiction bestseller
Toronto Star non-fiction bestseller

"Tragedy is easy. Comedy is hard. Sports comedy is even harder, but James Dut …

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Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers

Simple Advice to Improve Your Game

by Ted Hunt

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Sugar Ride

Sugar Ride

Cycling from Hanoi to Kuala Lampur

by Yvonne Blomer

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The Boundless Life

The Boundless Life

13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

by Simon Donato

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The Struggle for Canadian Sport

The Struggle for Canadian Sport

by Bruce Kidd

'A primary source not only of historical changes in Canadian sport but also of worldwide change to capitalist-dominated sport.'

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Pulling Together

Pulling Together

A Coach's Journey to Uncover the Mindset of True Potential

by Jason Dorland
foreword by David Meggyesy

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You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

My Incredible Adventures in Horse Racing and Offshore Betting

by Dave Stevenson

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Change Up

Change Up

How to Make the Great Game of Baseball Even Better

by Buck Martinez & Dan Robson

“Buck Martinez brings a unique blend of old school baseball thinking mixed with the new statistical mind which is so prevalent in today’s game. Bu …

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Father Bauer and the Great Experiment

Father Bauer and the Great Experiment

The Genesis of Canadian Olympic Hockey

by Greg Oliver & Jim Gregory

“Father Bauer and the Great Experiment fills an important gap in the history of hockey as it is today played. Greg Oliver has done a masterful resea …

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Karakoram: Climbing Through The Kashmir Conflict

Karakoram: Climbing Through The Kashmir Conflict

Climbing Through the Kashmir Conflict

by Steve Swenson

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Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout

Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout

A Collection of the Greatest Blue Jays Stories Ever Told

by Jim Prime

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Baseball Life Advice
Atlantic Salmon Flies / Mouches pour le saumon atlantique
Hockey Night Fever
Sisterhood of the Squared Circle
Turning
Running to the Edge
Run Better
The Guy on the Left
Ben Hogan's Tips for Weekend Golfers
Sugar Ride
The Boundless Life
The Struggle for Canadian Sport
Pulling Together
You Bet Your Life
Change Up
Father Bauer and the Great Experiment
Karakoram: Climbing Through The Kashmir Conflict
Tales from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout
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Our Spring 2017 Literary Festival Guide

By Kerry Clare

Throughout the next few months, readers and writers will be coming in from the cold to get together and celebrate reading and writing, and to usher in spring.

The Chat: A Griffin Poetry Prize Special With Canadian Finalist Hoa Nguyen

The Chat: A Griffin Poetry Prize Special With Canadian Finalist Hoa Nguyen

By Trevor Corkum

We are delighted to partner with the Griffin Prize in celebrating the three Canadian finalists over the next week. First up is Hoa Nguyen, author of Violet Energy Ingots.

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On Our Radar

By Kerry Clare

Books With Buzz Worth Sharing

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Great Companions

By Kerry Clare

If you're going to read one book this summer...why not read two? 

Shelf Talkers: Mysterious Disappearances, Bad Endings & Utopia in BC

Shelf Talkers: Mysterious Disappearances, Bad Endings & Utopia in BC

By Rob Wiersema

Including a Canadian icon, a hot new must-read, a business visionary, a stunning short story debut, and utopian inspiration.

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Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books on Integrity

By Kerry Clare

Julie Booker on characters with a strong moral code, those who find a way to stay true to themselves and the things they believe in.

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Tomboy Survival Guide The Spawning Grounds Serial Monogamy The Name Therapist Middle-Aged Boys & Girls How Can I Help? The Hidden Keys Five Roses Carry Me The Break
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