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The G.I. Diet: the green-light way to permanent weight loss : revised and updated

By Rick Gallop. 2005

DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Health and medicine, Nutrition

G.I. measures the speed at which your body breaks down food and converts it to glucose, which is used for… energy or stored as fat. When losing weight, it is critical to avoid foods that have a high G.I., because they are digested too quickly by your body. Gallop lists foods in one of three categories: foods to avoid, foods to eat occasionally, and foods that you can eat as much of as you want. Includes recipes, snack ideas, a pull-out shopping list, tips on dining out and strategies for maintaining your new weight. 2005.

The golden spruce: A True Story Of Myth, Madness And Greed

By John Vaillant. 2005

Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Award winning non-fiction, Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Canadian non-fiction, Law and crime, True crime

In 1997, when a shattered kayak and camping gear are found on an Alaskan island north of the Canadian border,… they reignite a mystery surrounding a shocking act of protest. The author braids together the strands of this mystery and brings to life the historical collision of Europeans and the Haida and the harrowing world of logging. Canada Reads 2012. Winner of the 2005 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. Bestseller. 2005.

The grasshopper trap

By Patrick F McManus. 1985

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Humour, Sports and games

Thirty humorous essays on the perils of the sporting life. The author writes about the mishaps and hardships endured by zealous but inept outdoorsmen. Bestseller 1985.

The glory game

By Hunter Davies. 1972

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Sports and games

An exploration of a year spent with a top UK first division football team, the Tottenham HotSpur Football Club. 1972.

The G.I. diet cookbook: [200 easy, delicious recipes for permanent weight loss]

By Rick Gallop. 2006

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Canadian non-fiction, Food and drink, Nutrition

Offers two hundred nutritious, low-G.I. recipes for breakfasts, lunches, snacks, appetizers, dinners and desserts. There are simple-to-prepare dishes for weekday… meals, simmers and roasts for leisurely weekends, and elegant fare for entertaining friends. Includes recipes for Crunchy Granola, Creamy Seafood Chowder, Spinach-stuffed Chicken Breasts and Chocolate Cake with Ganache Icing. 2006.

The G.I. diet clinic: Rick Gallop's week-by-week guide to permanent weight loss

By Rick Gallop. 2007

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Canadian non-fiction, Health and medicine, Nutrition

On a mission to turn losing weight into a positive experience, Rick Gallop recruited volunteers, introduced them to the basics… of the G.I. Diet, answered their questions, taught them how to shop, cook and eat out, coached them through the hurdles and helped them develop strategies for dealing with cravings and the emotional reasons why we eat. In return, participants shared their stories, their feelings, their stumbling blocks and their triumphs. Over 80 percent of the participants stayed with the program - which is easy to follow and never leaves you hungry - and every single one of them lost significant amounts of weight. 2007.

The game

By Ken Dryden. 2005

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Sports and games, Hockey

Former Montreal Canadiens goalie and former President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dryden captures the essence of hockey and what… it means to its fans. He gives us vivid portraits of the characters - Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Serge Savard, coach Scotty Bowman - that made the Canadiens of the 1970s one of the greatest hockey teams in history. Dryden also reflects on life on the road, in the spotlight, and on the ice, offering up a rare inside look at the game. This edition marks the 20th anniversary of book’s original publication. Strong language, some descriptions of violence. 2005.

The first season: 1917-18 and the birth of the NHL

By Bob Duff. 2017

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Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games, Hockey

2017-18 marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the National Hockey League. But the league almost didn't survive its… first year. Duff chronicles the trials and tribulations of that first season, and tells the story of that first generation of hockey heroes who lent their names to the game they loved, and helped to make it great. 2017.

The first Tour de France: sixty cyclists and nineteen days of daring on the road to Paris

By Peter Cossins. 2017

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Sports and games

The first Tour de France was a far cry from the polished international sporting event we see on television today.… Organized by the financially free falling L'Auto magazine, the desperate editors thought that organizing a grand cycling tour was the only thing that could save their publication. There was no indication that a ramshackle cycling pack would draw crowds to throng France's rutted roads and cheer the first Tour heroes. But they did, and cycling would never be the same again. 2017.

The French secret services: from the Dreyfus Affair to the Gulf War

By Douglas Porch. 1995

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Law and crime, Espionage

Porch examines intelligence services in modern French history, tracing their roots to Napoleon and analyzing their impact on government and… the military during two world wars and colonial rule in Africa and Southeast Asia. He documents successes, such as the Resistance in World War II, as well as failures, such as the infamous Dreyfus Affair. 1995.

The fit swimmer, 120 workouts & training tips: 120 Workouts And Training Tips

By Marianne Brems. 1984

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Sports and games

Each of these workouts emphasizes a different aspect of fitness, including aerobics, speed, and specific strokes. Also includes chapters on general training and stroke technique. 1984.

The fix: soccer and organized crime

By Declan Hill. 2010

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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Sports and games

“The Fix” tells the story of an investigative journalist who sets out to examine the seedy world of match-fixing in professional soccer. 2010.

The fall of the house of FIFA: the multimillion-dollar corruption at the heart of global soccer

By David Conn. 2017

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Sports and games

When Sepp Blatter joined FIFA in 1975 it had just twelve employees. Forty years later, the FBI have accused fourteen… executives of forty-seven counts of money laundering, racketeering and tax evasion linked to kickbacks. This book tells the story of how football got big, how FIFA got corrupt and what this means for soccer fans around the world. 2017.

The feather men

By Ranulph Fiennes. 1991

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Law and crime, True crime

The "Feather Men," so named because of their light touch, were a group of Englishmen recruited to stop an organization… of contract killers from murdering former members of the Special Air Service. This true story of their vigilante activities during the 1980s is set mainly in Oman and is told in chilling detail with action-packed narrative. Includes violence. 1991.

The FBI: inside the world's most powerful law enforcement agency

By Ronald Kessler. 1993

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Law and crime, Espionage

While researching the Federal Bureau of Investigation for this book, the author requested a response to some questions that were… forwarded to the Justice Department and resulted in the firing of FBI director William S. Sessions. Kessler's research also reveals an intimate look at FBI facilities, personnel, procedures, successes and failures, and hiring practices. 1993.

The fighting fisherman: the life of Yvon Durelle

By Raymond Fraser. 1981

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Biography, Sports biography, Canadian non-fiction, Sports and games

Biography of the Canadian boxer who won the Canadian and British titles, and went on to fight for the light-heavyweight championship of the world. 1981.

The fight

By Norman Mailer. 1975

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Sports biography, Humour, Sports and games

Explosive, funny, perceptive account of the George Foreman-Muhammad Ali heavyweight boxing championship in Zaire, Africa. Some strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1975.

The fence: a police cover-up along Boston's racial divide

By Dick Lehr. 2009

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Law and crime biography, Law and crime, Police and military, True crime, Lifestyle, Social issues

The Fence documents the true story of a Boston police incident during which an undercover officer was brutally beaten by… fellow officers who mistook him for a murder suspect. Some strong language and some descriptions of violence. c2009.

The essence of taiji qigong: the internal foundation of taijiquan (Martial Arts - Qigong Ser.)

By Jwing-Ming Yang. 1994

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Fitness, Sports and games

This text is for students who have learned a Taiji (Tai Chi) form and want to reach new levels of… skill and ability. Regular Qigong practice accelerates the health benefits of Taiji; reducing stress, strengthening immune system and deepening awareness of breath and body coordination. 1994.

The Everest years: a climber's life

By Chris Bonington. 1987

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Adventure and exploration, Biography, Adventurers and explorers, Sports and games

At the age of 50, the author, one of the world's best-known mountaineers, reached the summit of Mount Everest in… 1985 after four attempts. He chronicles his Everest expeditions and the ascent of Mount Vinson in the Antarctic with Frank Wells. 1987.

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