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160 pages. A celebration of one of the world's most captivating sports. Three world-champion curlers have collaborated to present this fascinating pictorial tribute to the "roarin' game." Lavishly illustrated with over 175 photographs, traces the origin and development of the sport and its growing international popularity. Looks at innovations in equipment and style of play. contributions of the all-time greats, highlights of national and international championships and the skills and strategies that define the game. Contents clean and unmarked. Dust jacket shows light wear and soiling. Three inch closed tear to top edge of front panel of dust jacket. One inch tear to dust jacket at top of fore-edge of front board. Book
159 pages including black and white photographic plates. An excellent copy of this journal. Norman Luxton made history crossing the Pacific in the Indian dugout canoe Tilikum, went on to found the Banff newspaper, Crag and Canyon, and devoted the rest of his life to developing Banff as a mountain playground and to assisting the Indians. Contents very clean and square. Brown boards show light wear. Dust jacket has half-inch tear to top edge of front panel and very light edge wear. Book
452 pages. Provides a forum in which the voices of families that are often excluded from sociological discussion can be heard. From Newfoundland to British Columbia, these insightful essays explore the rich diversity found in contemporary Canadian family life. Light wear. Highlighting, underlining and markings throughout. Binding sound. Black marks upon each edge of text. Good working copy. Book
212 pages. A bonanza for all readers of horse stories and for horse fanciers of all kinds. From his files and his memories, author has drawn out interesting facts and human interest anecdotes about thirty-seven horses, and shaped them into brief and appealing short stories. Average wear. Unmarked. Light yellowing at edges. Book
364 pages. "This book endeavors to raise up the fallen, to shed the light of knowledge where only the darkness of the vilest prudery reigns, to place health of body and purity of mind whithin the reach of every human soul now struggling in the mire of weakness, disease, mental and moral filth. An to men who have been tortured almost beyond mortal endurance as the result of ignorance and sin, at times welcomed inknowingly, this book is reverently dedicated." - from Dedication page. A fascinating readable and nostalgic coverage of the topic, from a Christian perspective. The thirty-four chapters cover such topics as: Selecting a wife; Love-making and its dangers; Establishing the intimate relations of marriage; Should husbands be present at childbirth; The Erring Wife; Sowing Wild Oats; The truth about masturbation; how virility is destroyed, and much much more. Black and white photographic frontis of author and his young family. Spine leans slightly to right. Small spot of white paint on front board. Infrequent markings by prior owner in ink. Gilt letters upon spine and front board. Tiny tear inside front hinge. Average wear and appearance. Book
325 pages. "Roy MacGregor is the ultimate hockey writer... insider's knowledge, wit, elegant prose... deft skill and thorough research." - The Ottawa Citizen. Unmarked. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
466 pages including index. Takes us beyond the boardroom and the legislatures to offer a personal picture of power that has remained invisible for too long and is too real to ignore. Light wear to unmarked book. Dust jacket price-clipped. Nice copy. Book
198 pages including index. If all democrats acted intelligently, this is the future which everybody now under the age of fifty could enjoy. Projects a computer world where people are free to move to places offering the lifestyles they prefer, and where the range of individual choice is huge. The interfering bureaucratic national governments of the 1980s are almost dead. Small self-ruling communities buy such services as crime prevention or environmental protection from entrepreneurial performance-contractors, or can choose participatory government by referendum. Author has been deputy editor of The Economist since 1965. Book unmarked with very light wear and small stain to bottom corner of back board. Dust jacket moderately worn. Book
150 pages including index. Comprised of four major addresses, eight commentaries, and four replies to comments which were read at the Symposium on Punishment held at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Clean, bright and unmarked but for prior owner's name inkstamped 2x upon front endpaper. Very light wear overall. Excellent copy. Book
Unpaginated. Copyright date 1969. Faint wear ad light soiling to pages. Brown boards moderately bumped and worn with '50' partially visible in upper right corner of front board. Lovely colour illustrations throughout. Includes two stories: Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and The Thieving Merchant. Approx 5/16" thick. Book
240 pages including index. Through colourful anecdotes, documented reports and personal remembrances, Ian Mahood tells of the birth and eventual death of forest management in British Columbia. Gift greetings and discard stamp upon front endpaper else book clean and unmarked with light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket. Solid copy. Book
243 pages including index and black and white photos. Hockey fans who saw Frank Mahovlich play will never forget the combination of power and grace that defined the on-ice presence of a hockey superstar. He was a Toronto Maple Leaf by age nineteen. In his first year in the NHL he beat out Bobby Hull for the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. And so began a Hall of Fame career, spanning twenty-one years in the NHL and WHA, that saw six Stanley Cups, the end of the six team era, and a Senate appointment. Relies upon 30 interviews with the Big M's peers. An insightful portrayal of a hockey legend, father and mentor. A very attractively illustrated and unmarked volume with very light wear. Book
218 pages including black and white photographs. A glimpse into the life of Canada's most well-known Christian evangelist. Experience the heart of David Mainse as you read his candid, personal stories from his early childhood, through his rebellious teenage years, and into God's calling upon his life. Author's signature upon title page. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy. Book
251 pages. For the elementary school librarian, here is a ready-to-go resource crammed with practical new ideas and lively activities to reinforce functional library skills and motivate children to read! Includes over 200 stimulating newsletter articles, library skills puzzles and games, book talks, book circulators, story time readers, and other aids - all complete, keyed to appropriate grade levels, and ready for immediate use in your own library program. Light wear. Prior owner's rubber stamp inside front cover else unmarked. Light wear. Contents clean. Nice copy. Book
119 pages. Some yellowing. Light wear. One of the most powerful and enlightening books ever published on astrology. Reveals for the first time the individuality, mentality, personality and character of each person born under the influence of a specific sign of the Zodiac and its ruler. Book
183 pages. Contents divided into: Clean it, Keep it; Groundfish; Herring; Salmon; Shellfish; Something Different; Something Extra; and more. Light wear. Unmarked. Slight sticker scar upon front cover. Book
167 pages including index. Packed with more than 40 projects including colorful Christmas stockings, a fabulous Advent calendar and Christmas cards. Unmarked. Very light wear. Book
54 pages. Soiling and some wear to covers. Contents unmarked but for light soiling to fore-edge. "Alone amidst the immense space recreated on the page, marchall is articulate in a sense that is not often encountered." - The Westcoaster Book
123 pages. The Whitney Museum of American Art is one of the few public institutions in the world able to present an overview of American art of the 1970s with works from its own permanent collection. Contains works of dozens of artists. Prior owner's large unique signature/logo atop title page, else unmarked. Some fading and moderate wear to spine and covers. Light three inch scratch to bottom of front cover. Book
188 pages. Written for teachers, counselors, parents, and anyone interested in seriously examining current theories and practices concerned with the development and maintenance of classroom environments which lead to social and interpersonal behaviors likely to maximize the learning and teaching potential of any group of teachers and pupils. Unmarked. Light to moderate wear. Glossy cover. Nice copy. Book
93 pages. Everyone loves a good bowl of homemade soup or stew, and this collection of more than fifty vegetarian recipes is perfect for today's busy, health-conscious lifestyles. Includes: hot soups, chilled soups, hearty stews, vegetarian soup stocks, bean soups, plus tips on creating new favorites and delicious alternatives to meat, dairy products and wheat, for allergies or special diets. Author is a natural foods specialist who has spent over twenty years teaching cooking and nutrition classes and writing for a wide variety of health and fitness publications. Very light wear. Unmarked. Book
275 pages including index. He journeyed from the west-end of Montreal to the Igloo in Pittsburgh. He carried the Penguins from the NHL basement to the Stanley Cup. He has struggled with severe, chronic back problems and fought back in his battle with cancer. He's the pre-eminent force in hockey today. Book clean, bright and unmarked with faintest wear. Very light wear to attractive dust jacket. Excellent copy. Book
36 Pages. Loof for objects on all the pages; There's spooky fun for kids of all ages. Light to moderate wear. Former Owner's name inside front board. Book
479 pages. Communcations between the author, his wife, angels, archangels, other high spirit entities, and what this networking has led to, are what this book is all about. You will read unedited messages received not only from the author's wife after she passed away, but also from a number of angels, archangels, and even from a friendly spaceman from another planet in the Milky Way. Unmarked. Light wear. Book
VHS video tape with case. "Large fish can be caught using ultra-light lines with downriggers. Learn the methods of how to troll with no weight or flasher to drag or impede the fight of the fish!. You will see a new method of enjoying the ultimate challenge of sports fishing. How to fish deep for big fish on light lines!" - from case. Undated. Circa 1980s? Average wear. Usual library markings. Book