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Nine lessons I learned from my father
By Murray Howe. 2017
Unlike his two brothers, Murray Howe failed in his attempt to follow in his father's footsteps to become a professional…
athlete. Yet, his failure brought him to the realization that in truth, his dream wasn't to be a pro hockey player. His dream was to be his father, Gordie Howe. To be amazing at something, but humble and gracious. To be courageous, and stand up for the little guy. To be a hero. You don't need to be a hockey player to do that. What he learned was that it is a waste of time wishing you were like someone else. We need to identify and embrace our gifts. Gordie Howe may have been the greatest player in the history of hockey, but greatness was never defined by goals or assists in the Howe household. Greatness meant being the best person you could be, not the best player on the ice. Bestseller. 2017.My world: the extraordinary life of Gail Taylor : an autobiography
By Gail Taylor. 1997
Gail Taylor was born with cerebral palsy, she is blind, will never walk, and was unable to talk until the…
age of nine. However she can now converse in seven languages, Gail has perfect pitch, loves music and takes an interest in all sports. Gail swims and rides, and since passing her Radio Amateurs' Examination, she talks to people all over the world. Her extraordinary story of achievement against the odds is courageous and inspiring. 1997.The author recounts her journey to Tibet, where she opened a school for blind children to teach them the Tibetan…
braille system she devised while a University of Bonn student. Tenberken describes losing her sight at age twelve, her education, establishing her school, and founding the organization Braille without Borders. 2003.Mon Amérique (Documents)
By Jim Fergus, Nicholas De Toldi. 2013
Après Espaces Sauvages, Jim Fergus nous raconte ici six années de "pérégrinations par monts et par vaux" à travers les…
Etats-Unis. De la beauté grandiose et désolée des paysages de l'Utah aux terres sauvages du Nebraska, en passant par quelques savoureux récits de pêche à la mouche dans les rivières de l'Ouest, il évoque une Amérique à la fois mythique et terriblement concrète. Célébrant ainsi la nature, la pêche, la chasse, les animaux sauvages ou domestiques, l'amitié, la culture indienne, ou encore la cuisine, il nous livre les secrets d'un véritable art de vivre, qu'il partage volontiers avec des écrivains comme Jim Harrison ou Thomas McGuane. Titre uniforme: The sporting road.Moron: the behind the scenes story of minor hockey
By Todd Millar. 2013
There will always be morons. People who scream at their teenaged kids, guys who climb up the glass like Spider-Man…
to yell at a rookie referee, women who brawl in the stands. This is a wake-up call not only to those morons, but to the rest of us. 2013.Moneyball: the art of winning an unfair game
By Michael Lewis. 2003
Author of "The New New Thing" describes how Billy Beane, general manager of baseball's Oakland Athletics, came in first place…
in the American League West in 2002. Examines Beane's use of computers, statistics, and scouting to achieve success despite a minor league budget. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003.La saga des casinos
By Pierre Delannoy, Michel Pichol. 1986
Voici pour la première fois raconté le roman vrai des casinos. Dans leurs salons, se croisent puissants et magnifiques, aventuriers…
et fripouilles, grands mondains et femmes fatales, gangsters, poètes et rois. Des fortunes s'y font, des réputations s'y défont, des vies s'abiment dans la ruine, la déchéance. 1986.L'art de la paix: enseignements du fondateur de l'aïkido
By Morihei Ueshiba. 2000
Ouvrage dans lequel John Stevens retranscrit les enseignements du fondateur de l’aïkido, Morihei Ueshiba. L’aïkido y est défini comme Art…
de la paix. Plutôt qu’un ouvrage technique, il s’agit d’un recueil des pensées du fondateur, qui permet de comprendre la pratique mentale et spirituelle de l’aïkido. 2000.Memories of summer: when baseball was an art and writing about it a game
By Roger Kahn. 1997
A sportswriter's memoir of "the gilded era of baseball," the postwar years before million-dollar salaries, television networks, and player strikes.…
Recounts his experiences covering the Brooklyn Dodgers and offers observations on Willie Mays, Leo Durocher, Mickey Mantle, and other stars. 1997.McCown's law: the 100 greatest hockey arguments
By David Naylor, Bob McCown. 2007
Sports talk-radio personality Bob McCown isn't afraid to say what's on his mind. His hockey opinions include: The Leafs haven't…
won the Stanley Cup in 40 years for a perfectly logical reason: they have the crappiest players; it's time the law put hockey's most violent offenders in something more restrictive than the penalty box; and Slovakia, not Canada, just may be the greatest hockey nation on Earth. 2007.Lines on the water: a fisherman's life on the Miramichi
By David Adams Richards. 1998
Richards reflects on the art of fishing the Miramichi River, from landing his first trout to the endless search for…
the next great fishing pool. He writes about perseverance and respecting nature, and relates the lore, wisdom, humour, and passion of fishing. Winner of the 1998 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. 1998.Aller voir ailleurs: dans les pas d'un voyageur aveugle ((Points. Aventure ; 4278))
By Jean-Pierre Brouillaud. 2016
" À 15 ans, Jean-Pierre Brouillaud apprend incidemment qu'il va perdre la vue. Comme pour répondre à l'angoisse de sa…
mère qu'il ne puisse pas avoir une vie normale, il se révolte et part sur les routes. Sexe, drogue, rock'n'roll et chemins de Katmandou, il n'aura de cesse de se prouver que la cécité n'est pas un obstacle aux découvertes et aux rencontres. Jean-Pierre Brouillaud revient sur ce que lui ont apporté ses voyages - notamment en Asie, en Afrique, en Amérique latine - et nous fait véritablement voir le monde à sa façon. " -- 4e de couv.Loving Rachel: a family's journey from grief
By Jane Bernstein. 1988
The author describes how her family faced the problems posed when her second daughter, Rachel, was born with a vision…
disorder and learning disabilities. Told with warmth and humour, this account explains how the therapists and physicians helped to increase Rachel's capabilities and acceptance in society. 1988.Long shots: the Maritime teams that played for the Stanley Cup
By Trevor J Adams. 2012
In the early 1900s, a host of professional, minor-pro, senior, junior, and college leagues competed across the continent. More than…
a decade remained before the Stanley Cup would become the sole property of the NHL. In this era, it was a challenge cup, and it seemed as though every Canadian town--big or small--had a fair shot at the big prize. In these pre-NHL days, four teams from the Maritimes took up the challenge, competing for what was, even then, hockey's biggest prize. The 1900 Halifax Crescents club was followed in 1906 by the New Glasgow Cubs, in 1912 by the Moncton Victorias, and in 1913 by the Sydney Millionaires. 2012.Long time, no see
By Beth Finke. 2003
NPR commentator's memoir of confronting blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Includes medical information pertinent to her personal experience as she discusses…
going blind as a twenty-six-year-old newlywed, having and caring for a multiply disabled child, using a talking-computer setup, and acquiring a guide dog to support her independence. Some strong language. 2003.Histoires de sport: chroniques
By Christian Tétreault. 2016
" Pendant quinze ans, Christian Tétreault a tenu une chronique sportive à la radio. Toutes les semaines, des auditeurs lui…
ont envoyé par courriel des anecdotes en lien avec le monde du sport. Il vous offre ici la crème de ces témoignages parfois drôles, parfois poignants, toujours authentiques, auxquels s'ajoutent les meilleures de ses propres chroniques. Par le prisme du sport, Christian Tétreault contemple et raconte. "Lessons I learned in the dark: steps to walking by faith, not by sight
By Jennifer Rothschild. 2002
At the age of fifteen, Jennifer Rothschild confronted two unshakable realities: blindness is inevitable, and God is enough. The popular…
author, speaker, and recording artist offers poignant lessons that illuminate a path to freedom and fulfillment. With warmth, humour, and insight, Jennifer shares the guiding principles she walks by, and shows you how to walk forward by faith into God's marvellous light. 2002.Fin de cycle: autopsie d'un système corrompu
By Pierre Ballester. 2013
'' Voilà, fin de l'histoire. Lance Armstrong est passé à la trappe, puis aux aveux. Beaucoup moins les dirigeants du…
cyclisme qui s'en tirent à bon compte en stigmatisant un passé révolu qui est pourtant le leur, avant d'évoquer fine énième nouvelle ère qui s'ouvre. Une question demeure pourtant : comment l'Américain destitué de ses sept Tours de France a-t-il pu passer à travers les mailles du filet pendant treize ans ?... L'ouvrage expose les complicités - actives et passives - de ceux qui ont laissé prospérer l'imposture, dont certains ont même tiré avantage. Et qui restent en place, comme si de rien n'était. Parallèlement, le Tour de France, qui célèbre en 2013 sa centième édition, a perdu en chemin plus qu'un palmarès. Sa crédibilité sportive est réduite à néant, ce qui n'empêche surtout pas le business de grossir. '' -- 4e de couv.Le sel de la vie
By Maud Fontenoy. 2007