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No Limits: The Amazing Life Story of Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele, Canada's Olympian Skiing Pioneers

by Byron Rempel ...

There was never anyone like the Wurtele twins in Alpine skiing: identical in looks, different in attitude, unbeatable on the slopes. Now, with author Byron Rempel's unprecedented access to all Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele's memorabilia and scrapbooks, this entertaining book reveals the full story of "Canada's Terrific Twins".From their pioneering steps in women's sports to their heli-skiing exploits at ... Read more

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There was never anyone like the Wurtele twins in Alpine skiing: identical in looks, different in attitude, unbeatable on the slopes. Now, with author Byron Rempel's unprecedented access to all Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele's memorabilia and scrapbooks, this entertaining book reveals the full story of "Canada's Terrific Twins".From their pioneering steps in women's sports to their heli-skiing exploits at
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The Bodice Ripper

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Anna Hill is a McGill assistant professor of Medieval History and Gender on the eve of her 40th birthday. She specializes in the birth of romance. But after devoting decades of study to her subject, she craves an exotic romance of her own. When nobody steps up, she secretly crafts a bodice-ripping Harlequin set in Medieval Spain. But love soon takes on new meanings when a visiting Parisian ... Read more

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Anna Hill is a McGill assistant professor of Medieval History and Gender on the eve of her 40th birthday. She specializes in the birth of romance. But after devoting decades of study to her subject, she craves an exotic romance of her own. When nobody steps up, she secretly crafts a bodice-ripping Harlequin set in Medieval Spain. But love soon takes on new meanings when a visiting Parisian
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Patriot Hearts

Inside the Olympics That Changed a Country

by John Furlong ...

A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games-an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly.When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with Welcome to Canada. Make us better”-an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate, ... Read more

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A riveting behind-the-scenes account of the transformative 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games-an extraordinary story of visionary leadership, love of country and the ability to dream boldly.When John Furlong emigrated from Ireland in 1974, the customs officer greeted him with Welcome to Canada. Make us better”-an imperative that has defined Furlong’s life ever since. A passionate,
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Age Is Just a Number

Achieve Your Dreams at Any Stage in Your Life

by Dara Torres, Elizabeth Weil ...

From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When ... Read more

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From legendary Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres comes a motivational, inspirational memoir about staying fit, aging gracefully, and pursuing your dreams.Dara Torres captured the hearts and minds of Americans of all ages when she launched her Olympic comeback as a new mother at the age of forty-one—years after she had retired from competitive swimming and eight years since her last Olympics. When
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Gold Medal Diary

Inside the World's Greatest Sports Event

by Hayley Wickenheiser ...

In Gold Medal Diary, Hayley Wickenheiser, three-time Olympic gold medal winner and captain of the Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Team, reveals her day-to-day experiences of the 2010 Games, including the six-month lead-up of intensive training and pre-Olympic tournaments. She shares the life of an Olympian - the behind-the-scenes stories, the highs and lows, physical and emotional challenges, ... Read more

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In Gold Medal Diary, Hayley Wickenheiser, three-time Olympic gold medal winner and captain of the Canadian Women's Olympic Hockey Team, reveals her day-to-day experiences of the 2010 Games, including the six-month lead-up of intensive training and pre-Olympic tournaments. She shares the life of an Olympian - the behind-the-scenes stories, the highs and lows, physical and emotional challenges,
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Deep Powder and Steep Rock

The Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser

by Chic Scott ...

Hans Gmoser (1932–2006) was the most influential mountaineer in Canada of the last fifty years. Through innovation, hard work, perseverance and an appetite for adventure, Gmoser evolved from penniless immigrant to mountain guide for kings, queens and prime ministers. He also played a major role in creating what is now western Canada’s dynamic mountain adventure community.Known primarily as the ... Read more

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Hans Gmoser (1932–2006) was the most influential mountaineer in Canada of the last fifty years. Through innovation, hard work, perseverance and an appetite for adventure, Gmoser evolved from penniless immigrant to mountain guide for kings, queens and prime ministers. He also played a major role in creating what is now western Canada’s dynamic mountain adventure community.Known primarily as the
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Bugaboo Dreams

A Story of Skiers, Helicopters & Mountains

by Topher Donahue ...

Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure.The tale begins when two childhood friends-Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair-leave postwar Austria and travel to Canada in search of adventure. ... Read more

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Take the snowiest mountains in Canada, add two Austrian immigrants, an army of adrenaline-addicted skiers (kings, queens, billionaires, average people and everyday ski bums) and throw a helicopter into the mix for an unforgettable story of mountain adventure.The tale begins when two childhood friends-Hans Gmoser and Leo Grillmair-leave postwar Austria and travel to Canada in search of adventure.
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Unofficial Olympic Guidebook - Curling

by Kyle Richardson ...

Nothing quite matches the excitement of the Winter Olympics! This book will be your guide to curling. Learn about the history of the sport and get a recap on all the drama from Vancouver before the Sochi Games begin. Find out how the format is changing in 2014 and who will likely be the athletes on the podium when the Games are done! Enjoy this book to better understand curling, how it works and ... Read more

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Nothing quite matches the excitement of the Winter Olympics! This book will be your guide to curling. Learn about the history of the sport and get a recap on all the drama from Vancouver before the Sochi Games begin. Find out how the format is changing in 2014 and who will likely be the athletes on the podium when the Games are done! Enjoy this book to better understand curling, how it works and
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World Class

The Making of the U.S. Women's Cross-Country Ski Team

by Peggy Shinn ...

What makes a great team? Sports journalist Peggy Shinn answers this question in her enthralling account of the dramatic rise of the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team, winners of eight medals at three world championships over the past five years. Shinn’s story—based on dozens of interviews with athletes, coaches, parents, spouses, and friends—paints a vivid picture of the obstacles that America’s ... Read more

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What makes a great team? Sports journalist Peggy Shinn answers this question in her enthralling account of the dramatic rise of the U.S. women’s cross-country ski team, winners of eight medals at three world championships over the past five years. Shinn’s story—based on dozens of interviews with athletes, coaches, parents, spouses, and friends—paints a vivid picture of the obstacles that America’s
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Snow Tales and Powder Trails

Adventures on Skis

by Steve Baldwin ...

Snow Tales and Powder Trails is a collection of short stories and photographs, telling of a lifetime journey through snowy lands and mountains, using skis as a mode of transport and artistic medium. The experiences of the author come to life on the page, mirrored by images of stunning snow-covered peaks and landscapes. Using vast untracked snowfields as a blank canvas, the author draws line after ... Read more

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Snow Tales and Powder Trails is a collection of short stories and photographs, telling of a lifetime journey through snowy lands and mountains, using skis as a mode of transport and artistic medium. The experiences of the author come to life on the page, mirrored by images of stunning snow-covered peaks and landscapes. Using vast untracked snowfields as a blank canvas, the author draws line after
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MILO: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes, December 2010, Vol. 18, No. 3

by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. ...

Cover: Behdad Salimi (Iran) won the super heavyweight class at the 2010 World Weightlifting Championships, along with the traditional title of "the strongest man in the world."PeopleRick Meldon: A-One All-Round Competitor by Roger DavisBill Scruggs: Founding Father of the Masters' World Championships by Thom Van VleckTrainingPrimordial Marines Functional Force Training: Performance on the Battlef. ... Read more

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Cover: Behdad Salimi (Iran) won the super heavyweight class at the 2010 World Weightlifting Championships, along with the traditional title of "the strongest man in the world."PeopleRick Meldon: A-One All-Round Competitor by Roger DavisBill Scruggs: Founding Father of the Masters' World Championships by Thom Van VleckTrainingPrimordial Marines Functional Force Training: Performance on the Battlef.
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Speed for Sport

Build Your Fastest Body Ever

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Speed for Sport™ is an excellent source of information for athletes, coaches, parents and teachers alike. The Body Coach®, Paul Collins, Australia's Personal Trainer™ provides step-by-step coaching with over 100 of the latest speed training drills used by world class athletes and sporting teams for developing speed, agility, reaction and quickness for the following sports: AFL and NFL Baseball and ... Read more

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Speed for Sport™ is an excellent source of information for athletes, coaches, parents and teachers alike. The Body Coach®, Paul Collins, Australia's Personal Trainer™ provides step-by-step coaching with over 100 of the latest speed training drills used by world class athletes and sporting teams for developing speed, agility, reaction and quickness for the following sports: AFL and NFL Baseball and
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