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Legends of autumn: the glory years of Canadian football
By Denny Boyd, Brian A Scrivener. 1997
The 1950s and 1960s were the glory days of the Canadian Football League. The authors share the history of the…
league's original teams, the stories of its greatest stars, and the dedication of the fans. Each of the nine teams has a chapter dedicated to its history, and a closing section of the book shares the vital statistics of each team and the outstanding players of the league. 1997.Danse avec les truites: récits ((Collection Nature writing).)
By John Gierach. 2015
L'écrivain pêcheur relate sa quête des rivières les plus prometteuses pour s'adonner à sa passion, en Alaska, en Ecosse ou…
au Texas. Il décrit les différentes techniques de pêche, évoque l'attente et son bonheur de se trouver en pleine nature. 2015.Le tour du monde en 80 jours et à vélo: récit
By Guillaume Prébois. 2010
Réunit les chroniques parues dans le journal Le Monde, où l'auteur raconte son voyage sur les traces de Phileas Fogg,…
avec un tour du monde en 80 jours sur un vélo. 2010.Le sixième sens des animaux
By Philippe De Wailly, Gilles Lambert, Christian Brincourt. 2001
La sagesse des chats
By Julia Deuley. 1999
Bestiaire érotique
By Jean-Luc Hennig. 1998
Last animals at the zoo: how mass extinction can be stopped
By Colin Tudge. 1992
Believing that "zoos are now an essential part of modern conservation strategy," British zoologist Tudge explains this thesis and describes…
the theory and practice of conservation breeding, including modern and prospective reproductive technologies. Also discussed are enhancing the zoo environment to improve the welfare of the animals and to prepare them for introduction into the wild. 1992.Last minute of play: tales of hockey grit and glory
By Ross Brewitt. 1993
Here are the thoughts, actions, pranks, anecdotes and opinions of hockey players caught up in NHL rivalries. The focus is…
on Canadian hockey heroes of the 1960's and 1970's, including Phil and Tony Esposito, Chico Maki, Bobby Hull, "Punch" Imlach, Vic Hadfield and Don Cherry. c1993.Late innings: a baseball companion
By Roger Angell. 1982
Covers the five turbulent seasons of baseball from the spring of 1977 through the autumn of 1981 during the height…
of the game's greatest popularity at the gate. Describes the bitter labour conflicts and the strike that followed, as well as the remarkable performances of such baseball giants as Willie Stargell, Carl Yastrzemski, and Tom Seaver. Sequel to "Five Seasons". Bestseller 1982.Last of the free
By Gareth Patterson. 1994
The author's account of his life and adventures with three orphaned lion cubs in the wild. In a casual style,…
Patterson describes how he resettled the cubs in a Botswana safe haven, where he helped them to stalk and hunt. He tells of the many lions and elephants lost to poachers, game hunters, and ranchers and his efforts to thwart these human predators. Depicts Patterson's commitment to wildlife. 1995, c1994.La baleine dans tous ses états
By François Garde. 2015
Dans ce texte à la fois poétique et savant, Garde propose un voyage autour du monde et dans l'histoire pour…
découvrir le cétacé à travers la littérature, de Moby Dick à Pinocchio, la pêche, la toponymie, l'art paléochrétien ou encore le commerce des peluches. 2015.Ce chat qui a changé ma vie: 50 histoires vraies qui modifient notre compréhension du monde
By Anne-Claire Gagnon. 2015
Qu'il soit venu à nous par hasard ou par nécessité, dans l'impérieux besoin que nous avions de vivre à ses…
côtés, il a changé nos vies, notre compréhension des choses et du monde. Grâce à lui, nous avons grandi, sommes restés en vie, avons mieux compris certains mystères et porté un oeil neuf sur la condition féline, considérée avec humanité, et sur la condition humaine, revisitée avec une facétie toute féline. Qu'ils soient anonymes, se prénomment Mosca, Ellington, L'Abricot, Margotte, Bambou... aux côtés d'artistes, de juristes, de médecins des chats ou de médecins des hommes, leur trajectoire en croisant la nôtre y a apporté un supplément d'âme. Ce sont leurs histoires croisées qui sont ici contées, en hommage à ce qu'ils nous ont permis de devenir : des humains de bonne compagnie. 2015.Blood relations: animals, humans, and politics
By Charlotte Montgomery. 2000
Ridiculed by industry, vilified by scientists, and largely ignored by the media and the left, the Canadian animal rights movement…
has enlisted a new generation of activists dedicated to changing the most basic political arrangements on the planet. Advocates fight to make humans recognize that we are only one species among many, each with legitimate claims. 2000.Galapagos, a natural history: A Natural History Guide
By Michael H Jackson. 1993
Details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants…
according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity. 1993.Donkey tales (Donkeys Ser.)
By Elisabeth D Svendsen. 1995
The text provides a selection of true-life stories about the donkeys from Svendsen's Donkey Sanctuary in Devon. Includes tales of…
an alcoholic donkey, and Paddy, the donkey who was inseparable from his friend Crumble, a Jersey cow. 1995.Keeping the bees: why all bees are at risk and what we can do to save them
By Laurence Packer. 2010
A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers, but food would also be in…
much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and honey bees, it seems that all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of our planet, we may be at risk as well. c2010.K9 personal protection: a manual for training reliable protection dogs (K9 professional training series)
By Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak. 2014
Provides a comprehensive approach to training protection dogs. Beginners will discover basic principles and methods every trainer needs to know,…
while experts will learn a number of advanced techniques that will enhance their training. The authors start by examining the breeds most suitable for protection work before covering the basic obedience training that forms the foundation of every quality protection dog, as well as how to break dogs of bad habits. They also share expert techniques and tips, from advanced decoy techniques to exercises that increase a dog's courage. 2014.K9 behavior basics: a manual for proven success in operational service dog training (K9 professional training series)
By Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haak, Simon Prins. 2013
The art and science of training police, military and other service dogs continue to evolve as we learn more about…
dog behavior. Expert dog trainers share the essentials every trainer needs to know about these advances in K9 training. The book outlines key concepts in dog behavior and communication and provides practical approaches to operant conditioning. The authors share proven techniques and solid advice from their more than thirty years of specialized K9 experience. 2013.Just bats
By M. Brock Fenton. 1983
Fail better: Why Baseball Matters
By Mark Kingwell. 2017
Taking seriously the idea that baseball is a study in failure--a very successful batter manages a hit only three of…
every ten attempts--Mark Kingwell explores ways in which the game teaches us lessons on fragility, contingency, and community. Weaving elements of memoir, philosophical reflection, sports writing, and humour, "Fail Better" serves as an unofficial follow-up to "Catch and Release: Trout Fishing and the Meaning of Life", which won over readers by offering an intelligent but accessible look into the deep waters of angling. 2017.