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1.
Sacred Nature Restoring our Ancient Bond with the Natural World Hardcover Karen Armstrong 9780735282421 $32.95 RELIGION Sep 06, 2022

ONE OF THE NEW YORKER’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR (SO FAR)A profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life.Since the beginning of time, humankind has looked upon nature and seen the divine. In the writings of the great thinkers across religions, the natural world inspires everything from fear to awe to tranquil contemplation; God, or however one defined the sublime, was present in everything. Yet today, even as we admire a tree or take in a striking landscape, we rarely see nature as... + Read More
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How We Live Is How We Die Hardcover Pema Chodron 9781611809244 $32.95 RELIGION Oct 04, 2022

Discover newfound freedom in life’s ever-constant flow of endings and beginnings with the wise words of Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall ApartAs much as we might try to resist, endings happen in every moment—the end of a breath, the end of a day, the end of a relationship, and ultimately the end of life. And accompanying each ending is a beginning, though it may be unclear what the beginning holds. In How We Live Is How We Die, Pema Chödrön shares her wisdom for working with this flow of life—learnin... + Read More
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When Things Fall Apart Heart Advice for Difficult Times Paperback Pema Chodron 9781611803433 $22.99 RELIGION Jun 07, 2016

Pema Chödrön's perennially best-selling classic on overcoming life's difficulties cuts to the heart of spirituality and personal growth--now in a newly designed 20th-anniversary edition with a new afterword by Pema--makes for a perfect gift and addition to one's spiritual library. How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect. Here, in her most beloved and acclaimed work, Pema shows that ... + Read More
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Forgive Why Should I and How Can I? Hardcover Timothy Keller 9780525560746 $37.00 RELIGION Nov 01, 2022

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness has to be a central part of everyone’s lives.Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious belief that cut... + Read More
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Relationship Goals How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex Hardcover Michael Todd 9780593192573 $32.00 RELIGION Apr 28, 2020

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex“No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi LuskoNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITANYou scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relation... + Read More
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Good Enough 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection Hardcover Kate Bowler 9780593193686 $28.00 RELIGION Feb 15, 2022

A compassionate, intelligent, and wry series of Christian daily reflections on learning to live with imperfection in a culture of self-help that promotes endless progress, from the New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason and her coauthor, the executive producer of the Everything Happens podcastIn Kate Bowler’s bestselling memoir Everything Happens for a Reason, readers witnessed the ways she, as a divinity school professor and young mother, reckoned with a Stage IV cancer diagnosis; in her memoir No Cure for Being H... + Read More
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Radical Acceptance Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha Paperback Tara Brach 9780553380996 $24.95 RELIGION Nov 23, 2004

The life-changing guide to finding freedom from our self-doubt through the revolutionary practice of Radical Acceptance from the renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author—now revised and updated with a new introduction and an in-depth guide to the author’s signature mindfulness techniques.“Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear, and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion.” —Thich Nhat Hanh“Believing that something is wrong with us is a de... + Read More
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To Bless the Space Between Us A Book of Blessings Hardcover John O'Donohue 9780385522274 $32.00 RELIGION Mar 04, 2008

From the bestselling author of Anam Cara comes this beautiful collection of original blessings meant to guide readers through each day with wisdom and spirit.
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Series: Shambhala Pocket Classics The Pocket Pema Chodron Paperback Pema Chödrön 9781590306512 $11.95 RELIGION Dec 09, 2008

A portable collection of short inspirational readings by “one of the world’s wisest women”—the American Buddhist teacher and author of When Things Fall Apart (O, the Oprah Magazine) Pema Chödrön, beloved Buddhist nun and best-selling author, offers this treasury of 108 short selections from her more than four decades of study and writings. Here she presents teachings on breaking free of destructive patterns; developing patience, kindness, and joy amid our everyday struggles; becoming fearless; and unlocking our natural warmth, intelligence, and... + Read More
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This Here Flesh Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us Hardcover Cole Arthur Riley 9780593239773 $35.00 RELIGION Feb 22, 2022

In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her family alongside contemplative reflections to discover the “necessary rituals” that connect us with our belonging, dignity, and liberation.“From the womb, we must repeat with regularity that to love ourselves is to survive. I believe that is what my father wanted for me and knew I would so desperately need: a tool for survival, the truth of my dignity named like a mercy new each morning.”So writes Cole Arthur Riley in her unforgettable book of sto... + Read More
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Series: Shambhala Pocket Library The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh Paperback Thich Nhat Hanh 9781611804447 $14.95 RELIGION Aug 01, 2017

A treasury of writings and teachings from the beloved Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh.Since Thich Nhat Hanh’s exile from his native Vietnam in 1966, this Zen Buddhist monk has gone on to become one of the most influential and beloved spiritual masters of our age. The seeming simplicity of his words belies the power of this teaching to touch the heart and mind and to inspire spiritual practice. These selections, taken from his many published works, together make up a concise introduction to all his major themes and distill his teachings on the trans... + Read More
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Reflections on the Sunday Gospel How to More Fully Live Out Your Relationship with God Hardcover Pope Francis 9780593238158 $34.00 RELIGION Nov 01, 2022

Pope Francis illuminates a new way of experiencing the Gospel: by returning to the original word of God alongside reflections from early church leaders, in search of wisdom on living with meaning, purpose, and strength.Published in English for the first time since its original Italian publication, Reflections on the Sunday Gospel closely examines ancient reflections by giants of the faith from the Eastern and Western Church that shine light on how necessary, inviting, healing, and powerful the Gospel is—both for early church leaders, and for us... + Read More
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Start Where You Are A Guide to Compassionate Living Paperback Pema Chödrön 9781611805970 $22.95 RELIGION Nov 06, 2018

The perennially helpful guide to transforming our pains and difficulties into opportunities for genuine joy and personal growth, from the beloved Buddhist nun and author of When Things Fall Apart We all want to be fearless, joyful, and fully alive. And we all know that it’s not so easy. We’re bombarded every day with false promises of ways to make our lives better—buy this, go here, eat this, don’t do that; the list goes on and on. But Pema Chödrön shows that, until we get to the heart of who we are and really make friends with ourselves, every... + Read More
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Welcoming the Unwelcome Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World Paperback Pema Chodron 9781611808681 $22.95 RELIGION Oct 13, 2020

From the bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart, an open-hearted call for human connection, compassion, and learning to love the world just as it is during these most challenging times. In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers a combination of wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature mix of humor and insight that have made her a beloved figure to turn to during times of change. In an increasingly polarized world, Pema shows us how to strengthen our abilities to find common ground, even... + Read More
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The Reason for God Belief in an Age of Skepticism Paperback Timothy Keller 9781594483493 $24.00 RELIGION Aug 04, 2009

A New York Times bestseller people can believe in—by "a pioneer of the new urban Christians" (Christianity Today) and the "C.S. Lewis for the 21st century" (Newsweek). Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid p... + Read More
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No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) Paperback Kate Bowler 9780593230794 $24.95 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 04, 2022

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The bestselling author of Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved) asks, how do you move forward with a life you didn’t choose?“Kate Bowler is the only one we can trust to tell us the truth. This book will pen minds and warm hearts.”—Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 NYT Bestseller UntamedIt’s hard to give up on the feeling that the life you want is just out of reach. A beach body by summer. A trip to Disneyland around the corner. A promotion on the horizon. Everyone wants to believe that they are he... + Read More
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You Are the Beloved 365 Daily Readings and Meditations for Spiritual Living: A Devotional Hardcover Henri J. M. Nouwen 9780593443873 $27.99 RELIGION Oct 04, 2022

Seven million copies of his books in print! Now with a new package and new cover design, this daily devotional from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep insights into human experience, intimacy, brokenness, and mercy.Dutch-born Catholic priest and beloved author Henri J. M. Nouwen devoted much of his later ministry to emphasizing the singular concept of our identity as the Beloved of God. In an interview, he said that he believed the central moment in Jesus’s publ... + Read More
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The Monastic Heart 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life Paperback Joan Chittister 9780593239421 $24.95 RELIGION Oct 25, 2022

The activist, nun, and esteemed spiritual voice who has twice appeared on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday sounds the call to create a monastery within ourselves—to cultivate wisdom and resilience so that we may join God in the work of renewal, restoration, and justice right where we are.“In every beating heart is a silent undercurrent that calls each of us to a place unknown, to the vision of a wiser life, to become what we feel we must be—but cannot name.” So begins Sister Joan Chittister’s words on monasticism, offering a way of living and seeing l... + Read More
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Good and Beautiful and Kind Becoming Whole in a Fractured World Hardcover Rich Villodas 9780525654414 $32.00 RELIGION Jul 12, 2022

An invitation to love like Jesus and step beyond distraction and division into the joy we long to experience—from the author of The Deeply Formed Life, winner of the Christianity Today Book Award.Sometimes, the world feels like it is tearing itself apart because we have not been taught to love. Our daily experience is marked by reactivity, impatience, unresolved conflicts, and the inability to hold space with one another. The impact on our bodies and most treasured relationships is overwhelming. But what if a different future is possible? What ... + Read More
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The Blooming of a Lotus REVISED & EXPANDED Essential Guided Meditations for Mindfulness, Healing, and Transformation Hardcover Thich Nhat Hanh 9780807017876 $29.95 RELIGION Apr 26, 2022

A revised and expanded edition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic introduction to guided meditation for a world in search of mindfulnessIn this revised edition of The Blooming of a Lotus, one of the world’s great meditation teachers offers an expanded collection of exercises for practicing mindfulness meditation that will bring both beginning and experienced practitioners into closer touch with their bodies, their inner selves, their families, and the world.In this new edition, readers will find: • A grounded introduction that provides readers with... + Read More
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A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism Practice, Community, and Progress on the Path Paperback Bruce Newman 9781559395038 $25.95 RELIGION Apr 19, 2022

Uncover the nature of the mind with this ground-level, practice-oriented presentation of Tibetan Buddhism. A personal and accessible guide to establishing progress on the path.The book begins with the awakening of students’ interest in spirituality and the initial encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, then leads us through all the steps necessary for successful practice in the West. Included is succinct counsel on finding an appropriate teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming active in a center, and launching and sustaining a Vajrayana practice. S... + Read More
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Simple and Free 7 Experiments Against Excess Paperback Jen Hatmaker 9780593236789 $24.00 RELIGION Mar 29, 2022

Why do we pursue more when we’d be happier with less? In this updated edition of 7, New York Times bestselling author Jen Hatmaker tells the story of how she and her family tried to combat overindulgence—and what they learned along the way about living a truly meaningful life.Simple and Free is the true story of how Jen Hatmaker identified seven areas of excess—food, clothes, spending, media, possessions, waste, and stress—and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence. So, ... + Read More
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Hope in Times of Fear The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter Paperback Timothy Keller 9780525560814 $23.00 RELIGION Mar 01, 2022

The Resurrection accounts of Jesus in the Gospels are the most dramatic and impactful stories ever told. One similarity unites each testimony—that none of his most loyal and steadfast followers could “see” it was him, back from the dead. The reason for this is at the very foundation of the Christian faith.She turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. (John 20:14)Hope in Times of Fear is a book that unlocks the meaning of Jesus’s resurrection for readers. Easter is considered the most solemn and im... + Read More
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Find Your People Building Deep Community in a Lonely World Hardcover Jennie Allen 9780593193389 $34.00 RELIGION Feb 22, 2022

The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head offers practical solutions for creating true community, the kind that’s crucial to our mental and spiritual health.In a world that’s both more connected and more isolating than ever before, we’re often tempted to do life alone, whether because we’re so busy or because relationships feel risky and hard. But science confirms that consistent, meaningful connection with others has a powerful impact on our well-being. We are meant to live known and loved. But so many are hiding behind emo... + Read More
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The Practice of Not Thinking A Guide to Mindful Living Paperback Ryunosuke Koike 9780141994611 $21.99 RELIGION Jan 25, 2022

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER’Practical and life-changing ways to get out of our heads and back into really living’ YOU MagazineWhat if we could learn to look instead of see, listen instead of hear, feel instead of touch? Former monk Ryunosuke Koike shows how, by incorporating simple Zen practices into our daily lives, we can reconnect with our five senses and live in a more peaceful, positive way. When we focus on our senses and learn to re-train our brains and our bodies, we start to eliminate the distracting noise of our minds and the negativ... + Read More
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Simply Christmas A Busy Mom's Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the Holidays: A Devotional Hardcover Tama Fortner 9780593233382 $19.95 RELIGION Oct 26, 2021

Thirty-one encouraging devotions to help busy moms pause and ponder the true miracles of the Christmas season—the wonder of a Savior who would leave heaven to save us and the love of those who share our home.Between holiday baking, hunting for the perfect tree, decorating, preparing for visiting relatives, and making sure everyone gets the ideal gift, Christmas can be anything but peaceful for a busy mom. Too often, the stress and busyness of the season make it difficult to find time to just sit and reflect on the wonder of the Savior’s birth.I... + Read More
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Forever Terry A Legacy in Letters Hardcover Darrell Fox 9780735240698 $29.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 01, 2020

NATIONAL BESTSELLERTerry Fox defined perseverance and hope for a generation of Canadians. Forty years after Terry’s run ended, Forever Terry reflects what Terry’s legacy means to us now, and in the future.To mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters recounts the inspiration, dedication, and perseverance that Terry Fox embodied, and gives voice to an icon whose example spoke much louder than his words. Comprising 40 letters from 40 contributors, and edited by Terry’s younger brother Darrell on behalf o... + Read More
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The Series What I Remember, What It Felt Like, What It Feels Like Now Hardcover Ken Dryden 9780771001130 $34.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 23, 2022

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA new book by Hall of Fame goalie and bestselling author Ken Dryden celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit SeriesSEPTEMBER 2, 1972, MONTREAL FORUM, GAME ONE: The best against the best for the first time. Canada, the country that had created the game; the Soviet Union, having taken it up only twenty-six years earlier. On the line: more than the players, more than the fans, more than Canadians and Russians knew.So began an entirely improbable, near-month-long series of games that became more and more riveting, until... + Read More
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The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game Volume 1: Big Game Paperback Steven Rinella 9780812994063 $37.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 18, 2015

A comprehensive big-game hunting guide, perfect for hunters ranging from first-time novices to seasoned experts, with more than 400 full-color photographs, including work by renowned outdoor photographer John Hafner Steven Rinella was raised in a hunting family and has been pursuing wild game his entire life. In this first-ever complete guide to hunting—from hunting an animal to butchering and cooking it—the host of the popular hunting show MeatEater shares his own expertise with us, and imparts strategies and tactics from many of the most e... + Read More
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One Game at a Time My Journey from a Small Town to Hockey's Biggest Stage Paperback Harnarayan Singh 9780771073915 $23.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 01, 2022

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the distinct and vibrant voice behind Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi comes the story of pursuing a dream and defying the odds, reminding us all of hockey’s power to unite.BoninoBoninoBonino!Ask a hockey fan if they have heard the wonderfully electric call of Nick Bonino’s overtime-winning goal from the 2016 Stanley Cup Final and they will almost surely answer with a resounding yes! That’s because video clips of the Hockey Night in Punjabi broadcast immediately went viral, amplifying the profile of Harnarayan Sing... + Read More
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Scotty A Hockey Life Like No Other Paperback Ken Dryden 9780771027529 $22.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 27, 2020

A #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERA Globe and Mail and Toronto Star Best BookA hockey book like no other. A hockey life like no other.Scotty Bowman is renowned as the best coach in hockey history, and one of the greatest coaches in all of sports. He won more games and more Stanley Cups than anyone else. Remarkably, he coached at the very top for more than four decades with twenty-nine years between his first and last Cup wins. And he’s seen more than anyone in hockey. With his precious standing room pass to the Montreal Forum, he saw “Rocket” Richard pla... + Read More
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We the North Canada's Team: 25 Years of the Toronto Raptors Paperback Doug Smith 9780735240384 $22.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 19, 2021

NATIONAL BESTSELLERBringing Jurassic Park to your home, a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Canada’s most exciting team.When the Toronto Raptors first took the court back in 1995, the world was a very different place. Michael Jordan was tearing up the NBA. No one had email. And a lot of people wondered whether basketball could survive in Toronto, the holy city of hockey.Twenty-five years later, the Raptors are the heroes not only of the 416, but of the entire country, and their incredible story is told here by Doug Smith, the Toronto Star ... + Read More
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Moneyball The Art Of Winning An Unfair Game Paperback Michael Lewis 9780393324815 $21.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 30, 2004

Just before the 2002 season opens, the Oakland Athletics must relinquish its three most prominent (and expensive) players and is written off by just about everyone—but then comes roaring back to challenge the American League record for consecutive wins. How did one of the poorest teams in baseball win so many games? In a quest to discover the answer, Michael Lewis delivers not only “the single most influential baseball book ever” (Rob Neyer, Slate) but also what “may be the best book ever written on business” (Weekly Standard). Lewis first look... + Read More
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Camping Games and Activities 50 Ideas for Outdoor Family Fun Cards DK 9780744058079 $25.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 07, 2022

A book-and-card collection of 50 fun outdoor challenges to make any family camping trip one to remember, whatever the weather.Ranging from the silly to the sublime, once you’ve tried any of the 50 challenges in this brilliant book-and-card set, it will become a must-pack for all family camping trips.Featuring 50 boredom-busting ideas, never struggle for something to do on your next camping break with this collection of brilliant challenges. Not only will the cards keep the kids active, engaged, and laughing day or night and whatever the weather... + Read More
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The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival Paperback Steven Rinella 9780593129692 $34.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Dec 01, 2020

An indispensable guide to surviving everything from an extended wilderness exploration to a day-long boat trip, with hard-earned advice for hikers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts, from the host of the television series and podcast MeatEaterAlong with lessons from the real-life experiences of renowned outdoors expert and host of the Netflix Original Series MeatEater Steven Rinella, the pages are packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations from Rinella and his trusted crew of expert hunters, anglers, emergency room doc... + Read More
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Meat Eater Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter Paperback Steven Rinella 9780385529822 $24.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 10, 2013

An exploration of hunting today by the author of American Buffalo and the host of MeatEater on the Sportsman Channel.An exploration of humanity’s oldest pursuit and of its relevance today, Meat Eater chronicles Rinella’s evolving, lifelong relationship with nature and hunting through the lens of ten dynamic hunts, beginning when he was an aspiring mountain man at age ten and ending as a thirty-seven-year-old father in Brooklyn. Along the way, he grapples with themes such as Manifest Destiny and the vanishing frontier, the ethics of killing, and... + Read More
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Series: DK Children's For Beginners The Survival Handbook Paperback Colin Towell 9780744021813 $25.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 24, 2020

Take on the toughest challenges that nature can throw at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills.Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor, The Survival Handbook is bursting with survival tips, manual skills, camping essentials, and advice on how to improvise, survive, and get found – on land or at sea.Combining proven, no-nonsense military survival skills with ingenious bushcraft techniques, specially commissioned illustrations, and accessible step-by-step instructions show you... + Read More
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String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis A Library of America Special Publication Hardcover David Foster Wallace 9781598534801 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 10, 2016

An instant classic of American sportswriting—the tennis essays of David Foster Wallace, “the best mind of his generation” (A. O. Scott) and “the best tennis-writer of all time” (New York Times)Both a onetime “near-great junior tennis player” and a lifelong connoisseur of the finer points of the game, David Foster Wallace wrote about tennis with the authority of an insider, the showmanship of a literary pyrotechnician, and disarming admiration of an irrepressible fan. Including his masterful profiles of Roger Federer and Tracy Austin, String The... + Read More
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Series: DK Complete Manuals The Complete Fishing Manual Hardcover Henry Gilbey 9780744034165 $32.00 SPORTS & RECREATION May 11, 2021

Fishermen, from novice to pro will find this fishing manual an indispensable must-have reference guide. The Complete Fishing Manual is your definitive guide to all things fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques to bait, tackle, and kit. This manual will assist you every step of the way.Within the pages of this fishing manual you will find: • Fully illustrated pages with high-quality photography and illustrations • Covers fishing in all types of conditions and waters, from freshwater to saltwater • Text that assists ... + Read More
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Series: DK Skills Essential Golf Skills Paperback DK 9780756659035 $22.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 21, 2011

Whether you're a novice or trying to bring your handicap down, Essential Golf Skills teaches the basics on grip, posture, rhythm, and ball control. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, Essential Golf Skills teaches the basics rules, types of courses, and styles of play. The Essential Skills series is at-a-glance reference packed with instant-access, easy-to-understand tips to help you improve your game, your technique, and your creativity.
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How to Shit in the Woods, 4th Edition An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art Revised edition Paperback Kathleen Meyer 9781984857132 $17.50 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 03, 2020

The definitive guide to eco-friendly outdoor defecation—fully revised with a new introduction by renowned author and environmental activist Bill McKibben.More than thirty years since its first publication, Kathleen Meyer delivers an update to the beloved guide to relieving yourself responsibly. Meyer’s delightfully shameless discussion of a once-secretive activity examines the environmental impact of too much crap (organic and otherwise) on our ever-shrinking wild outdoors.With the rising popularity of hiking and off-the-grid backpacking as wel... + Read More
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The Down Goes Brown History of the NHL The World's Most Beautiful Sport, the World's Most Ridiculous League Paperback Sean McIndoe 9780735273900 $21.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 05, 2019

Sean McIndoe of Down Goes Brown, one of hockey’s favourite and funniest writers, takes aim at the game’s most memorable moments—especially if they’re memorable for the wrong reasons—in this warts-and-all history of the NHL.The NHL is, indisputably, weird. One moment, you’re in awe of the speed, skill and intensity that define the sport, shaking your head as a player makes an impossible play, or shatters a longstanding record, or sobs into his first Stanley Cup. The next, everyone’s wearing earmuffs, Mr. Rogers has shown up, and guys in yellow r... + Read More
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Most Valuable How Sidney Crosby Became the Best Player in Hockey's Greatest Era and Changed the Game Forever Hardcover Gare Joyce 9780735237926 $32.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 29, 2019

This hockey generation’s brightest talent has been plagued by concussions. Now, the very style of play that has brought Crosby such success may be heralding the end of his career.Sidney Crosby is arguably the best player ever to put on skates. You could argue that Bobby was better, or Wayne, or Gordie. But it would be hard to argue that any of those guys changed the game as much as Sid. No defenceman came along in Bobby’s wake to play like him. There will never be another 99. But in Crosby’s case, the entire league was re-made in his image.The... + Read More
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Classic Krakauer Essays on Wilderness and Risk Paperback Jon Krakauer 9781984897695 $22.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 29, 2019

Spanning an extraordinary range of subjects and locations, these ten gripping essays show why Jon Krakauer is considered a standard-bearer of modern journalism. His pieces take us from a horrifying avalanche on Mount Everest to a volcano poised to obliterate a big chunk of Seattle; from a wilderness teen-therapy program run by apparent sadists to an otherworldly cave in New Mexico, studied by NASA to better understand Mars; from the notebook of one Fred Beckey, who catalogued the greatest unclimbed mountaineering routes on the planet, to the la... + Read More
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Primitive Technology A Survivalist's Guide to Building Tools, Shelters, and More in the Wild Hardcover John Plant 9781984823670 $25.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 29, 2019

From the founder of the latest back-to-the-land movement, Primitive Technology—launched in 2015 on the YouTube channel that now counts more than 9.2 million subscribers—comes a wild guide to building huts and tools using your own two hands. Stunning photography, line illustrations, and detailed instructions make this the ultimate handbook for living off the land.Called “a Walden for the YouTube age” by The Paris Review, John Plant is beloved by campers and preppers, hipster woodworkers and craftsmen. Now, for the first time, John’s fans will ge... + Read More
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The Fundies The Essential Hockey Guide from On the Bench Paperback Olly Postanin 9780735236981 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 22, 2019

Putting the old-school grease back in hockey, in the first ever written eppie!Do you have trouble sniping top corns or landing a big conny? Keep missing the net in praccy or losing all your tillys?Well boys, you might need the fundies.Canadian beauties Olly Postanin and Jacob Ardown are natural athletes, and are here to show you how to be a weapon on the ice. All the big-leaguers (like Connor McDavid and Drew Doughty, not a big deal) come to Olly and Jacob for help on hockey fundamentals (the fundies); now you can get the insider tips and trick... + Read More
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Don Cherry's Hockey Greats and More Paperback Don Cherry 9780385691864 $21.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 22, 2019

Broadcasting icon and bestselling author Don Cherry is back to give us more of what we want: behind-the-scenes sports stories that are as colourful as his wardrobe.For the last sixty years, Don Cherry has lived and breathed hockey. He has interviewed all of hockey’s biggest names on Grapevine and “Coach’s Corner,” and he coached some of them too. But Don’s interests span across all sports, and even beyond. In this unforgettable book, Don grants us unparalleled insider access to some of the most legendary athletes and figures of our time.Follow ... + Read More
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The Last Good Year Seven Games That Ended an Era Paperback Damien Cox 9780735234789 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 22, 2019

We may never see a playoff series like it again.Before Gary Bettman, and the lockouts. Before all the NHL’s old barns were torn down to make way for bigger, glitzier rinks. Before expansion and parity across the league, just about anything could happen on the ice. And it often did. It was an era when huge personalities dominated the sport; and willpower was often enough to win games. And in the spring of 1993, some of hockey’s biggest talents and biggest personalities were on a collision course.The Cinderella Maple Leafs had somehow beaten the ... + Read More
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Game Change The Life and Death of Steve Montador, and the Future of Hockey Paperback Ken Dryden 9780771027499 $22.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 15, 2019

From bestselling author and Hall-of-Famer Ken Dryden, this is the tragic story of NHLer Steve Montador (who was diagnosed with CTE after his untimely death) and a passionate prescriptive to counter the #1 risk to hockey in the future: head injuries.In The Game, one of the best books ever written on the sport, Ken Dryden articulated our undying love for hockey. Then he spoke to our national pride and examined what hockey really means to Canadians in Home Game. Now, in his most daring and powerful work yet, the NHL Hall-of-Famer and former MP iss... + Read More
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The Grim Reaper The Life and Career of a Reluctant Warrior Hardcover Stu Grimson 9780735237247 $32.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 15, 2019

A powerful memoir from an NHL heavyweight champion who moved from the dressing room to the courtroom.NHL tough guys all tell the same story.They all grew up dreaming of skating in the big league as stars. Then one day, a coach tells them the only way to make it is to drop the gloves. And every guy says the same thing: I’ll do whatever it takes to play in the NHL.Not Stu Grimson, though. When he was offered a contract to patrol the ice for the Calgary Flames, he said no thanks, and went to university instead. And that’s the way Grimson has appro... + Read More
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Bobby Orr and the Hand-me-down Skates Hardcover Kara Kootstra 9780735265325 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 22, 2020

Even hockey legends start with hand-me-downs. A beautifully illustrated true childhood story about hockey great Bobby Orr.Bobby eats, sleeps and breathes hockey. So when his birthday is coming up, he only wants one thing: new skates. He’s seen the exact pair he wants in the shop window: sparkling blades, shiny leather, clean new laces tied in perfect bows. But when Bobby opens his gift, he’s dismayed to find hand-me-down skates: scuffed leather, nicked blades, floppy laces.Once Bobby breaks them in, though, he and the hand-me-down skates become... + Read More
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The Hockey Sweater Board book Roch Carrier 9780735268685 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Sep 01, 2020

A beloved classic in a brand-new format for parents to share with their youngest readers.In the days of Roch’s childhood, winters in the village of Ste. Justine were long. Life centered around school, church, and the hockey rink, and every boy’s hero was Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Maurice Richard. Everyone wore Richard’s number 9. They laced their skates like Richard. They even wore their hair like Richard. When Roch outgrows his cherished Canadiens sweater, his mother writes away for a new one. Much to Roch’s horror, he is sent the blue ... + Read More
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Bobby My Story in Pictures Hardcover Bobby Orr 9780735236189 $37.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 30, 2018

The incredible story of the life and phenomenal career of hockey’s most legendary superstar, told through never-before-seen photographs.The name Bobby Orr has become synonymous with greatness. With sublime, seemingly effortless grace. With complete dominance over his peers. But also with humility.No one who has ever played the game casts quite as long a shadow into legend. And yet, behind the statistics, the trophies, and the championships is the man himself. The son and brother, the teammate, the husband and father. There were losses to go alo... + Read More
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99: Stories of the Game Paperback Wayne Gretzky 9780735232648 $21.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 30, 2018

One of the greatest sports figures of all time salutes his heroes and takes us inside the game as few others can.No one has been as close to the game as Wayne Gretzky. When he first laced up skates in the NHL, he changed the league. And by the time he had hung up his skates, he had re-written the record book.There can be no doubt what he means to the game. What we haven’t seen is what the game means to him.For the first time, Wayne Gretzky will tell us about the NHL’s great moments from his point of view. We will meet the people who inspired hi... + Read More
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Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father Paperback Murray Howe 9780735234192 $22.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY May 07, 2019

Part Tuesdays with Morrie, part Mr. Hockey, Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father is a son’s intimate account of all that lies behind the towering legacy of the beloved Gordie Howe.When Gordie Howe passed away, the world paused to acknowledge the legacy of the game’s greatest player. For twelve straight hours—9 to 9—thousands of mourners passed through Joe Louis Arena in Detroit to pay their respects. As one after another dignitary spoke, it became clear that as staggering as Howe’s achievements were on the ice, he was even greater as a person.... + Read More
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100 Years, 100 Moments A Centennial of NHL Hockey Hardcover Scott Morrison 9780771051210 $50.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 07, 2017

For the NHL’s 100th season, a fan-friendly, argument starter of a book, compiling the 100 most impactful moments in league history.From ostentatious scoring totals to unstoppable teams destined for championships, the NHL boasts a history of greatness. But as die-hard fans well know, greatness isn’t the whole story. In this image-rich, licenced celebration of the NHL’s past and present, veteran hockey journalist Scott Morrison mines a century of NHL hockey to find the game’s 100 most important moments. From Bobby Orr’s 1969-70 trophy haul, to De... + Read More
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Great Paperback Lauri Holomis 9780735265134 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 04, 2018

A story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Coach Wally (Wayne’s dad, Walter Gretzky).Taylor is so excited when he makes the hockey team—and not just any team, but HIS team. The boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he’s still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have a good time, work hard and do your best, “that is... + Read More
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When the Moon Comes Hardcover Paul Harbridge 9781101917770 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 12, 2017

In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old.The beaver flood has finally frozen—perfect ice, without a bump or a ripple. For the kids in town, it’s Christmas in November. They wait, impatiently, for the right moment.Finally, it arrives: the full moon.They huff and puff through logging trails, farms, back roads and tamarack swamps, the powdery snow soaking pant legs and boots, till they see it—their perfect ice... + Read More
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Mr. Hockey The Autobiography of Gordie Howe Paperback Gordie Howe 9780143192718 $22.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 27, 2015

The sensational bestselling autobiography from the guy who defined the gameThere will never be another player like Mr. Hockey. Certainly no one has ever come close to matching Gordie Howe’s incredible twenty consecutive seasons among the top five scorers in the NHL. No one has come close to scoring 100 points after the age of forty. It seems improbable that anyone will ever again play for Team Canada while sharing the ice with his two sons. What seems even less likely is that another player will suit up as a professional hockey player in five d... + Read More
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Quinn The Life of a Hockey Legend Paperback Dan Robson 9780143196020 $22.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Oct 11, 2016

A tribute to the larger-than-life story of a hockey legend.The hockey world mourned when Pat Quinn died in November 2014. Tough guys sobbed. Networks carried montages of Quinn’s rugged hits, his steely-eyed glare, and his famous victories. Quinn made a few enemies over the years, but there was no one who didn’t respect the tough working-class kid who had fought his way to the very top of the hockey world.He butted heads with superstars, with management, and with the league itself. And he also succeeded at every level, finishing his journeyman’s... + Read More