Download or read book The Hockey Scribbler written by George Bowering and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hockey forms the backdrop of our lives. For many Canadians, the big moments — births, deaths, marriages, moves — are all mixed up with the wins and losses of our teams. The voices of Hockey Night in Canada sportscasters are our soundtrack, and visions of skates scraping across the ice lull us to sleep. George Bowering, Canada's former poet laureate, is no different. Growing up in Oliver, BC, Bowering was entranced by the kids from Saskatchewan who skated and handled pucks as easy as breathing. His fascination with hockey followed him into adult life, from BC to Quebec and back again. Bowering followed his teams with a critical eye and a fan's passion, and his stories bring us on a cross-country hockey-themed road trip, with occasional forays into boxing, poetry, and sports fashion. Bowering has an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject. He has been an avid and attentive hockey fan since boyhood, and has an extensive catalogue of thoughts and opinions on the personalities and events that populate Canadian hockey history. In The Hockey Scribbler, Bowering brings us along on his richly detailed look back at the hockey in Canada since the 1950s.
Download or read book Fun and Games written by Dave Perkins and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Covering many of the biggest names and greatest events in sports, it’s a wonderful collection of yarns and reminiscences, told in Perk’s inimitable style” (Postmedia News). Dave Perkins was once told by a bluntly helpful university admissions officer: “You don’t have the looks for TV or the voice for radio. You should go into print.” Which he did, first at the Globe and Mail, and then for thirty-six well-traveled years at the Toronto Star. In Fun and Games, Perkins recounts hysterical, revealing, and sometimes embarrassing personal stories from almost every sport and many major championships. After forty years of encountering a myriad of athletes, fans, team managers, and owners, Perkins offers unique observations on the Blue Jays and Raptors, fifty-eight major championships’ worth of golf, ten Olympic Games, football, hockey, boxing, horse racing, and more. Learn why Tiger Woods asked Perkins if he was nuts, why he detected Forrest Gump in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and why Super Bowl week is the worst week of the year. Perkins exposes the mistakes he made in both thought and word—once, when intending to type “the shot ran down the goalie’s leg,” he used an “i” instead of an “o”—and to this day, he has never found a sacred cow that didn’t deserve a barbecue. “Few can spin a yarn with the wit and clever turns of phrase that Perky can.” —Shi Davidi, Sportsnet “Anyone who has ever spoken to Dave Perkins, or read Dave Perkins, remembers his voice. This book is a delightful way to experience it all again, through the wise, funny man’s eyes.” —Bruce Arthur, Toronto Star sports columnist
Download or read book A Known and Yet unknown World Desultory Notes of a Scribbler written by Anjan Kumar Chatterjee and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is built up on autobiographical stories of travels in various parts of the globe, capturing in its frame the geographical settings, the layman’s geology, the historical anecdotes, some anthropological findings, narration of relevant social and academic environments, and description of stunning landscapes. This is primarily based on the author’s personal diaries spanning over a few decades. The book is pictorial, and the author consolidated his narrations in sixteen independent chapters. The book starts with the author’s growing up in the suburbs of Kolkata, and his education in Presidency College, now University, in Kolkata and later in the erstwhile Soviet Union. The book also narrates the unique features of the USA, the Swiss Alps, the Scandinavia, China, Africa, Australia and Middle East. The contents, however, are not designed to provide any travel guide. The book is totally apolitical. It focuses on the author’s penchant for knowing and sharing diversity of the world through irresistible wanderlust.
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Download or read book The Chief s Footsteps written by Rick Blanchard and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book recounts the remarkable life of Roy Peck, a quintessential yet extraordinary Canadian. Born into an austere rural situation, he stuck by home and family through tough times and discovered the fun of living and the benefits of choosing well. He received Canada's and Quebec's top honours for his chosen genres in the shooting sports of target archery and rifle. The young athletes of the Northeast Pontiac and Central Gatineau nicknamed him "The Chief" for his winning ways as their coach and mentor, and they still call him "The Chief." And anyone who hired him as their carpenter or builder will testify that all his doors still work very well.
Download or read book The Scribbler s Assassination written by Eric Johns and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: E.Rick Jones was a penniless author while Fred, his twin brother, was a successful inventor and entrepreneur. Fred's advice on how Rick could improve his life was never any use because Rick, although he dreamed of becoming like his brother, in reality was hobbled by his timidity. When Rick was accused of being a paedophile, he found himself being investigated by the police and hounded by the media. The evidence appeared conclusive. No one would believe him that he was being framed and everyone he knew (including his wife) seemed to have a reason for wanting him imprisoned or murdered. There was no one he could trust. The media were doing their best to stir up a lynch mob and the police weren't interested in offering him protection. His brother thought his predicament hilarious. One way or another it seemed that his sheltered life was about to come to a painful end.
Download or read book The Advocate written by and published by . This book was released on 1937-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Late Bloomer written by Ken Baker and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soon to be a feature film, The Late Bloomer is the revealing, harrowing and often funny memoir of a celebrity journalist and former hotshot hockey player who discovers that he has been biochemically infused with a female hormone. On the surface, Ken Baker seemed a model man. He was a nationally ranked hockey goalie; a Hollywood correspondent for People; a guest-lister at celebrity parties; and girls came on to him. Inside, though, he didn't feel like the man he was supposed to be. Although attracted to women, Ken had little sex drive and thus even less of a sex life. To his anguish, he repeatedly found himself unable to perform sexually. And, regardless of strenuous workouts, his body struggled to build muscle, earning him the nickname "Pear" from his macho teammates. Physically, matters turned bizarre when he discovered that he was lactating. The testosterone-driven culture in which Ken grew up made it agonizingly difficult for him to seek help. But in time he discovered something that lifted years of pain, frustration, and confusion: a brain tumor was causing his body to be flooded with massive amounts of a female hormone, which was disabling his masculinity. Five hours of surgery accomplished what years of therapy, rumination, and denial could not -- and allowed Ken Baker to finally feel -- and function -- like a man. Now Ken's story comes to the screen in the feature film, The Late Bloomer, starring Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons and Jane Lynch.
Download or read book The Mystery of the Mad Science Teacher written by Marty Chan and published by Thistledown Press. This book was released on 2008-02-08 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Trina's bike is stolen Marty and Remi gear up to solve the case. When Marty discovers he and Remi share the same feelings toward Trina, things get complicated. For Marty friendship, loyalty and trusts don't seems as simple when the mystery of girls is involved.
Download or read book 7 And I Work For It written by Krazed Scribblers and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be unique with this one of kind sketchbook; unlike anything else. Super cute sketchbook that has tons of room inside for coloring, doodling, painting, drawing and tons of other fun ideas. It can be used as a blank notebook, personal journal or composition art book for any age. This paperback sketchbook is 8.5" x 11" and has 100 blank pages. The inside pages have a simple rectangular frame with rounded corners that provides a crisp, clean open space to draw and color within. Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets Kids Secret Santa Birthday Gifts & Christmas Gifts Graduation & End of School Year Gifts Summer Travel & Vacations Loot Bag Gifts at Birthday Parties Art Journals and Doodle Diaries Summer Vacation Trips Back to School Quiet Time If you are looking for a different book, make sure to click on the author name for other great sketchbook ideas.
Download or read book Dear Roomie A Grumpy Sunshine Hockey Romance written by Kate Meader and published by Kate Meader Books. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reid Durand isn't here to make friends. Coming from a legacy of hockey greatness, he has games to win and things to prove. With his focus during his first season as a Chicago Rebel on his drive to succeed, every vice is off the table. No booze, no sugar, and definitely no women. Kennedy Clark is the master of the side hustle. She'll walk your dog, brew your espresso, and pick up your dry-cleaning, all while rocking it in Warrior pose. Standing still is impossible for her because the moment she starts to slow down, it'll come rushing back in a torrent. The memories. The pain. The heartbreak. Their meet-cute is more of a freeze-cute. Besides, they already know each other. He's the rude, entitled customer at her coffee shop, or what used to be her coffee shop since she just got fired—because of Mr. Extra Shot Americano himself. Reid didn't intend to get Kennedy fired. He didn't intend to rescue a dog after the poor thing ended up in the lake. And he definitely didn't intend to acquire a new roommate. A curvy, chatty, tempting roommate. Now this perfect storm of events are about to wreak havoc on his neatly-ordered life. Reid Durand isn't here to make friends, and he's certainly not here to lose his heart to a puppy, a team, or a chaos agent like Kennedy. But then we don't always get what we want ... Romance, contemporary romance, new adult, new adult romance, sports romance, hockey romance, standalone romance, roommate romance, forced proximity, dog sitter, dog walker, alphahole
Download or read book Some Wish For It 4 And I Work For It written by Krazed Scribblers and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-06 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be unique with this one of kind sketchbook; unlike anything else. Super cute sketchbook that has tons of room inside for coloring, doodling, painting, drawing and tons of other fun ideas. It can be used as a blank notebook, personal journal or composition art book for any age. This paperback sketchbook is 8.5" x 11" and has 100 blank pages. The inside pages have a simple rectangular frame with rounded corners that provides a crisp, clean open space to draw and color within. Stocking Stuffers & Gift Baskets Kids Secret Santa Birthday Gifts & Christmas Gifts Graduation & End of School Year Gifts Summer Travel & Vacations Loot Bag Gifts at Birthday Parties Art Journals and Doodle Diaries Summer Vacation Trips Back to School Quiet Time If you are looking for a different book, make sure to click on the author name for other great sketchbook ideas.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1948-12-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book Boston Bruins written by Stan Fischler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by hockey's most authoritative author, this is the definitive collection of Boston Bruins history. In his newly revised edition of Boston Bruins: Greatest Moments and Players, “hockey maven” Stan Fischler examines the storied history of the Boston Bruins from their first game in 1924 to their epic Stanley Cup victory in 2011. Beyond the stats and facts, this veteran sportswriter brings fans off the ice and into the locker room to share a treasure trove of stories and anecdotes from this legendary franchise. Within these pages, Bruins fans will read about all of Boston hockey's most famous names—Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, Eddie Shore, Milt Schmidt, John Bucyk, and many more.
Download or read book The Idlers of March written by Christopher Forrest and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the National Hockey League lockout in early 2005, Toronto-based sports journalist David Timmins has little to write about until baseball player Jose Canseco releases his book on steroid abuse, and Timmins boss sends him on a steroid scandal of his own to spring training in Florida. He receives a romantic surprise on the plane ride; absorbs a career shock on the Ides of March; requires his sisters New York condo couch for a night; spends Easter in a rural Ontario town he has never been in before; and yes, he solves the NHL lockout problem with the aid of an inspired cheese maker- of course.
Download or read book Messing Around with Math written by David Costello and published by Pembroke Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is filled with a range of problems that support student understanding of key math concepts. From word problems to open-ended rich tasks to real-world math problems, you will have a toolbox that addresses the complex learning needs of your students. Messing Around With Math provides problems that can be used at any point in the lesson: whole-group, guided small-group instruction, or independent practice. This resource will also help teachers develop their skills in crafting rich, meaningful and engaging lessons. Instead of endless searching for the ‘right’ problem for your students, you will have a one-stop shop.