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Soulman

By (author) Rocky Johnson & Scott Teal
Categories: Wrestling

Though these days he’s known best as the Rock’s father, Rocky Johnson was one of the most successful wrestlers of the 1970s and 80s. Here he tells his story: homeless in Nova Scotia and Toronto at ...

Power Play

Power Play tells a dramatic story about clashing priorities where sports, money, and municipal power meet. When the Rogers Place arena opened in downtown Edmonton, no amount of buzz could drown out the ...

Polepole

Of the estimated 35,000 people that attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania every year, about half do not make it to the top. There are several reasons for this, but one of the primary blocks is ...

Paul Preuss: Lord of the Abyss

By (author) David Smart
Categories: Climbing and mountaineering

Although Paul Preuss died at only 27 years old, modern climbing may never have developed the ethical core that it has today if not for his bold style. Even the most trenchant traditionalists remain unsure ...

The Secret Marathon

By (author) Martin Parnell
Categories: Running and jogging

Martin Parnell’s third book takes the reader on an inspirational journey into a country once known for political chaos and female oppression, but now striving for women’s rights and equality for all. ...

The Creator’s Game

By (author) Allan Downey
Categories: Lacrosse

Lacrosse has been a central element of Indigenous cultures for centuries, but once non-Indigenous players entered the sport, it became a site of appropriation – then reclamation – of Indigenous identities. ...

Bushcraft

By (author) Mors Kochanski
Categories: Active outdoor pursuits

Clear instructions, extensive use of diagrams, and a full color photo supplement detail all the practical skills and knowledge essential for surviving and enjoying the wilderness. Includes basic instructions ...

The Montreal Canadiens

One of the most famous and certainly most successful professional hockey teams of all time, the Montreal Canadiens are practically a national institution in Québec society. More than any other team, ...

Courir mieux

How can you improve your times and minimize the risk of injury⎯– and make running more enjoyable at the same time? It’s very simple: You just have to run better, not more.

This book, unlike any ...