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Venus & Serena Williams (Champion sport biographies)
By Ken Sparling. 2000
Serena and Venus Williams have become a major force in woman's tennis. Their great success has inspired many young girls…
to take up the sport. This is a fascinating and inspiring story of how the Williams family has shaken up the world of professional tennis. For senior high readers. 2000.W.G: a life of W. G. Grace
By Robert Low. 1997
W.G. Grace has been described as "The greatest cricketer that lived, or ever will live". Born in Gloucestershire in 1848,…
he was more famous, in his time, than the Prime Minister or the heir to the throne of England. This biography contains details of all W.G.'s cricketing achievements, in particular his two Australian tours, one of which he took as his honeymoon. 1997.Absolute favourites
By Mary Berry. 2015
This all-new collection of over 100 fuss-free, delicious dishes offers yet more inspirational ideas that anyone can try. From tempting…
Mini Beef Wellingtons, perfect for a party, to her foolproof Saturday Night Pasta, Mary's no-nonsense advice means cooking for friends and family has never been simpler. And of course, there are plenty of indulgent cakes and teatime treats for those with a sweet tooth. The book also contains Mary's favourite Christmas recipes, from the two Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites TV specials. 2015.A change of appetite: where healthy meets delicious
By Diana Henry. 2014
What happened when one of today's best-loved food writers had a change of appetite? Here are the dishes that Diana…
Henry created when she started to crave a different kind of diet - less meat and heavy food, more vegetable, fish and grain-based dishes - often inspired by the food of the Middle East and Far East, but also drawing on cuisines from Georgia to Scandinavia. 2014.Muhammad Ali: a tribute to the greatest
By Thomas Hauser. 2016
Muhammad Ali has attained mythical status. But in recent years, he has been subjected to an image makeover by corporate…
America as it seeks to homogenize the electrifying nature of his persona. Hauser argues that there has been a deliberate distortion of what Ali believed, said, and stood for, and that making Ali more presentable for advertising purposes by sanitizing his legacy is a disservice to history as well as to Ali himself. Hauser provides a compelling retrospective of Ali’s life, relying on personal insights, interviews with close associates and other contemporaries, and memories gathered over the course of decades on the cutting edge of boxing journalism. 2016.Recipes from my home kitchen: Asian and American comfort food
By Christine Ha. 2013
In her kitchen, Christine Ha possesses a rare ingredient that most professionally-trained chefs never learn to use: the ability to…
cook by sense. After tragically losing her sight in her twenties, this remarkable home cook, who specializes in the mouthwatering, wildly popular Vietnamese comfort foods of her childhood, as well as beloved American standards that she came to love growing up in Texas, re-learned how to cook. Using her heightened senses, she turns out dishes that are remarkably delicious, accessible, luscious, and crave-worthy. 2013.The world in your lunch box: [the wacky history and weird science of everyday foods]
By Claire Eamer. 2012
A ham sandwich on white bread. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut-butter-and-banana roll-ups. They may sound like ordinary items, but they take…
us on an amazing journey through the history and science of food. Explore a week of lunches by taking a romp through thousands of years of extraordinary events, from the tragic Spice Wars to the accidental invention of the potato chip. Includes violence. Grades 2-4. c2012.The Great Canadian feast
By Canadian Geogr. 2002
Representing Canada from coast to coast and drawn from many ethnic communities, these 100 recipes were chosen from 1000 submissions…
to "Canadian Geographic Magazine". The common denominator: all celebrate family get-togethers and festive occasions. 2002.The most amazing hockey quiz book ever
By Ron Wight. 2002
Think you know it all about hockey? These fan-stumping quizzes will dispel the hockey myths you have believed since you…
were a kid, and help you learn about the more unique hockey records that may never be broken, and the most intriguing moments in hockey history. Packed with statistics, Q&A's, fascinating stories, and a unique chapter on women's hockey. 2002.Homemaker's menu of the month cookbook
By Dana McCauley, Dianne Rinehart. 2002
From Canada's first World Champion, rower Ned Hanlan, to the unstoppable heroine Bobbie Rosenfeld, Canada has had its share of…
exceptional athletes. These great sports heroes forever changed the sports of basketball, hockey, track and field, rowing, and skiing. 2003.Moe Norman: the Canadian golfing legend with the perfect swing (Amazing stories)
By Stan Sauerwein. 2004
Murray "Moe" Norman has always been a little different. When he took up golf, at the age of 12, he…
spent hours hitting balls, swinging the club until his hands bled. He soon became a phenomenon on the amateur golfing circuit. Humbly aware of his special gift and justifiably proud, Moe went on to set 33 course records, including three 59s, and has shot 17 hole-in-ones. 2004.Toronto Maple Leafs: stories of Canada's legendary team (Amazing stories)
By Jim Barber. 2004
The Toronto Maples Leafs hockey team is one of Canada's greatest franchises. From their humble beginnings in the 1920s, to…
their remarkable Stanley Cup victories of the 1940s and 1960s, to their teambuilding challenges of the 1990s and beyond, the Leafs have a history packed with exhilarating accomplishments and devastating setbacks. 2004.Weather FAQ: frequently asked questions (Faq Ser.)
By Valerie Wyatt. 2000
A learning resource featuring questions and answers about weather, from rain, clouds, and snow to wind and temperatures. Also included…
are experiments, a glossary, and cloud and snow charts. Grades 3-6. 2000. (Tactile page not included)Zamboni rodeo: chasing hockey dreams from Austin to Albuquerque
By Jason Cohen. 2001
Writer Jason Cohen follows the fortunes of the minor pro hockey team, the Austin Ice Bats, through one season. From…
Lake Charles to El Paso and Waco to Monroe, he chronicles the games, bus rides, and locker room incidents of the team. He uncovers a world where people still play for the love of the game, fans can get a free autograph, and the dreams of literally hundreds of Canadian and American men are found, and lost. Strong language. 2001.The little book of big questions
By Jackie French. 2000
A book that addresses the big questions kids often wonder about, such as "How did the universe begin?", and "What…
happens when you die?". For each question, different theories and opinions are illustrated, with easy-to-grasp examples and comparisons. Grades 3-6.Tom's table: my favourite everyday recipes
By Tom Kerridge. 2015
Tom Kerridge is known for beautifully crafted food and big, bold flavours. 'Tom's Table' features 100 delicious everyday recipes so…
that anyone can achieve his Michelin-endorsed cooking at home. This is the sort of food you'll cook again and again, whether you bring his hearty and delicious starter, side, main and dessert recipes to quick mid-week meals or weekend dinners. 2015.Unsinkable
By Silken Laumann, Sylvia Fraser. 2014
Olympic bronze-medallist Silken Laumann bravely shines a spotlight on all the obstacles she has encountered — and overcome — in…
a memoir that reveals not only new insights into her athletic success and triumph over physical adversity, but also the intense, personal challenges of her troubled past and the fierce determination she applies to living a bold and successful life today. 2014.O, the Oprah Magazine cookbook: 175 delicious recipes to savor with friends & family
By Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Magazine Editors, Hyperion Staff. 2008
Some sixty chefs and food writers present meal ideas, including recipes for appetizers and beverages, light fare, main courses, vegetable…
dishes, sauces, breads, and desserts--all inspired by American and international cuisines. Offers essays and dining commentary by Maya Angelou, Gayle King, Marcus Samuelsson, and others. Introduction by Oprah Winfrey. 2008.Food writer offers tips on selecting, storing, and preparing fresh, seasonal produce like that found at one of California's oldest…
certified farmer's markets. Includes dozens of recipes, such as black cod with green tomatoes, for courses ranging from starters, soups, salads, and sides to main dishes and desserts. 2007.