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Nature, Animals and wildlife
Human-narrated audio
Anyone who ever walks a dog will know that if you are accompanied by a dog you can talk to… anyone, and anyone can talk to you - about anything. What is more, while we may know that a dog is just a dog, we continue to allow ourselves to speak and think of our dogs as friends, individuals with a full claim on our affections. 2011.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
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All around the world there are certain dogs that provide life saving duties in a variety of different settings. This… book looks at these canines and discusses their specific talents. It describes the lives of 22 working dogs that rescue, protect, entertain, hunt and happily serve people for a living. 2000.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
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From the soulless concrete corridors of an American prison to the halls of a Canadian hospital to life among the… ruins in post-war Serbia, the author meets people whose lives are changed forever by a wagging tail and a pair of soulful eyes—and dogs who find a new lease on life with devoted human companions. Sharing stories of rescuing dogs in need of shelter, friendship, and love: devoted Tommy, the inspiration who began it all; irrepressible Bonzi, the beagle who charmed his way into prisoners’ hearts; and many more, the author digs down into the deepest roots of the human–animal bond, showing us that together people and dogs can find hope and happiness. 2015.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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A psychoanalyst attempts to explore the mind and heart of the dog. Delves into questions about emotions in dogs, offering… evidence of canine love, loyalty, dignity, fear, and loneliness. Recounts true stories that support the author's beliefs about the affective lives of dogs. 1997.
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games
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For over a decade, Don Cherry hosted the TV show Grapevine, which brought viewers up close and personal with the… biggest names in sports. Presents behind-the-scenes access to some of his most fascinating and revealing interviews with the all-time greats. Includes stories about hockey greats Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Gordie Howe, and athletes and officials from other sports such as boxing, snooker, and baseball. Bestseller. 2016.
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Canadian non-fiction, Sports and games, Hockey
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Former hockey player and coach Don Cherry's comments on Hockey Night in Canada's "Coach's Corner" routinely make headlines as they… entertain, educate, and often upset some fans throughout North America. Now he presents his favourite stories from his career in hockey. And you can imagine the stories he has to tell. c2008.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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The British zoologist relates the history and domestication of canines and answers questions about mating, hunting behaviour and physical characteristics. 1987.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Observing dolphins in various seas of the world, the authors present characteristics of this intelligent, friendly marine mammal, and the… results of data gathered from experiments. 1975. (Undersea Discoveries of Jacques Yves Cousteau) Uniform title: Les dauphins et la liberté.
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Spencer, Iowa, public library director Vicki Myron describes finding a kitten in the book drop in 1988. Named Dewey Readmore… Books by library staff, the feline became an increasingly famous mascot over the next nineteen years. Myron also discusses her divorce, single parenthood, breast cancer scare, and love of librarianship. Bestseller. 2008.
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Sports and games
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Collection of fourteen stories about trout and salmon fishing by an ardent practitioner of the sport. He describes experiences in… Iceland, Ireland, England, Norway, the Alaskan wilderness, Michigan, and the rugged rivers of the American West. 1980.
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Sports and games
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Discusses bullfighting as a social institution within the framework of a broader society. Traces modern bullfighting from the eighteenth to… the twentieth century, revealing changes in Spanish attitudes toward entrepreneurship and the bullfighters. Views the sport from the perspectives of business, politics, and gender. 1999.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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From renowned scientist and animal welfare advocate Temple Grandin, this groundbreaking book is a clarion call to awareness of the… inner lives of humankind's far-too-often mistreated and neglected companions. Based on research spanning over 30 years, these stunning insights into the very real emotions and thoughts of animals are sure to be a source of fascination and inspiration. 2009.
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A series of lectures on dinosaurs presented by John Kricher, professor of biology at Wheaton College, covering: the changing views… of dinosaur development; the evolutionary and ecological relationships among dinosaurs; what it might have been like in the Mesozoic era; and the question of what ultimately brought about the total extinction of all non-bird dinosaurs and the end of the Cretaceous Period. 2007.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Most of us think of bugs as pesky creatures we squish under our shoes or bat away with our hands.… Under the microscope of Sue Hubbell's keen eye emerges an exciting world we rarely take the time to see. 1994.
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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Collection of meditative and descriptive essays on various ecological aspects of the American landscape. Lopez poignantly evokes such scenes as… dying sperm whales beached on the Oregon Coast and endless flocks of geese flying above the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 1988.
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Canadian non-fiction, Nature, Animals and wildlife
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With 30 years of experience living on the remote central coast of B.C., the author is an expert on bears… and their behaviour. Here, he has assembled a collection of bear attack stories and explains the causes of these attacks and how to survive them. He also makes a strong argument for bear conservation. 2001.
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Sports and games, Baseball
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The Oleksaks, who lived in the Dominican Republic for ten years, trace the development of baseball in that country, as… well as in Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Venezuela. They depict the Latin clubs as a major source of players for U.S. leagues; reveal the language, cultural, and racial barriers that Latin players faced; and profile some of the illustrious players. c1991
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Nature, Animals and wildlife
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All aspects of birdwatching are discussed in this primer, including equipment and clothing as well as birding techniques, methods and ethics. 1985.
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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games
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Gudgeon travels across Canada as he explores the role of fish and fishing in the Canadian identity. In his fish… tales, he considers cod in Newfoundland, fishes for Tyee salmon in B.C., whitefish in Gimli, shark near Halifax, and experiences ice fishing near Montreal with aging rock star Lamont Dore. 1998.
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Sports and games, Baseball
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Longtime Baltimore Orioles announcer and later ESPN broadcaster reminisces about his three decades in baseball. Discusses famous players including Cal… Ripken and Reggie Jackson, the development of interleague play, the unions, the new breed of players, and the owners. 1998.