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  • Racing's Return from the Brink

    The Incredible Comeback of Old Rosebud and American Horse Racing

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    Series series Horses in History
    At the dawn of the twentieth century, American horse racing clung to a precarious existence. A wave of antigambling legislation threatened to destroy the industry until one extraordinary Thoroughbred gelding, dubbed the "Miracle Horse" by the media, helped steer it away from extinction.In Racing's Return from the Brink, James C. Nicholson tells the story of Old Rosebud within the context of the ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding

    by James B. Nicholson ...
    "A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding" by James B. Nicholson is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate craft of bookbinding. This manual serves as an essential resource for both beginners and experienced binders, offering detailed instructions on various techniques and materials used in the art. Nicholson's expertise shines through as he covers everything from basic binding methods to ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 1968

    A Pivotal Moment in American Sports

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    Series series Sport & Popular Culture
    Amid anti-Vietnam war protests, political assassinations, and urban unrest, the United States had descended into an era of domestic turmoil by the summer of 1968. Americans were split along nearly every imaginable line, and discord penetrated all facets of American culture. As James Nicholson proves in this thought-provoking volume, the sports arena was no exception.Opening with Vince Lombardi’s ... Read more

    $31.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding

    Containing full instructions in the different branches of forwarding, gilding, and finishing. Also, the art of marbling book-edges and paper

    by James B. Nicholson ...
    In "A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding," James B. Nicholson presents a comprehensive and systematic exploration of bookbinding techniques, meticulously crafted for both novices and experienced practitioners alike. The work is characterized by its clear, instructional prose, complemented by detailed illustrations that demystify the intricacies of binding. Rooted in the rich traditions of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Kentucky Derby

    How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    Each year on the first Saturday in May, the world turns its attention to the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the high-stakes excitement of the "greatest two minutes in sports," the Kentucky Derby. No American sporting event can claim the history, tradition, or pageantry that the Kentucky Derby holds. For more than 130 years, spectators have been fascinated by the magnificent horses that run the ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding

    Containing full instructions in the different branches of forwarding, gilding, and finishing. Also, the art of marbling book-edges and paper

    by James B. Nicholson ...
    In "A Manual of the Art of Bookbinding," James B. Nicholson meticulously assembles a comprehensive guide that illuminates the intricate craft of bookbinding as both an art and a science. Written in a clear, didactic style, the book merges practical instruction with historical context, deploying numerous illustrations to elucidate complex techniques. Nicholson deftly navigates through the various ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Never Say Die

    A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    A history of the American horse that won Britain's greatest race and changed the Thoroughbred racing world.A quarter of a million people braved miserable conditions at Epsom Downs on June 2, 1954, to see the 175th running of the prestigious Derby Stakes. Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Winston Churchill were in attendance, along with thousands of Britons who were all convinced of the unfailing ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Racing for America

    The Horse Race of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    Series series Horses in History
    On October 20, 1923, at Belmont Park in New York, Kentucky Derby champion Zev toed the starting line alongside Epsom Derby winner Papyrus, the top colt from England, to compete for a $100,000 purse. Years of Progressive reform efforts had nearly eliminated horse racing in the United States only a decade earlier. But for weeks leading up to the match race that would be officially dubbed the ... Read more

    $28.59 CAD

  • The Notorious John Morrissey

    How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course

    by James C. Nicholson ...
    Series series Horses in History
    An Irish immigrant, a collection agent for crime bosses, a professional boxer, and a prolific gambler, John Morrissey was—if nothing else—an unlikely candidate to become one of the most important figures in the history of Thoroughbred racing. As a young man, he worked as a political heavy in New York before going to San Francisco in search of fortune at the height of the Gold Rush. After returning ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics

    Sixth Edition

    by Richard Earl, James Nicholson ...
    Series series Oxford Quick Reference
    With over 4,000 entries, this informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions on a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its entries cover both pure and applied mathematics, and include key theories, concepts, methods, programmes, people, and terminology. For this sixth edition, around 800 new terms have been defined, expanding on the dictionary's coverage of topics such as algebra, ... Read more

    $14.89 CAD

  • The Christmas Library

    250+ Essential Christmas Novels, Poems, Carols, Short Stories...by 100+ Authors

    by A.A. Milne, Santa Claus, Adelaide Anne Procter, Algernon Blackwood, Alice Duer Miller, Alice Hale Burnett, Amy Ella Blanchard, Andy Adams, Anne Hollingsworth Wharton, Annie Eliot Trumbull, Annie Roe Carr, Anonymous, Anton Chekhov, Arthur Conan Doyle, Banjo Paterson, Beatrix Potter, Berthold Auerbach, Bret Harte, Brothers Grimm, Grimm Brothers, C.H. Mead, Cecil Frances Alexander, Charles Dickens, Charles Edward Carryl, Christopher North, Clement Clarke Moore, Cornelia Redmond, Don Marquis, Dylan Thomas, Edward Payson Roe, Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, Elia W. Peattie, Elizabeth Anderson, Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Ellis Parker Butler, Ernest Vincent Wright, Eugene Field, Evaleen Stein, Florence L. Barclay, Francis Pharcellus Church, Frank Stockton, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, G.K. Chesterton, George A. Baker, George Augustus Sala, George Robert Sims, H.W. Collingwood, H.P. Lovecraft, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry van Dyke, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Hesba Stretton, Hezekiah Butterworth, Jacob August Riis, James Whitcomb Riley, John Bowring, John Greenleaf Whittier, John Kendrick Bangs, John Masefield, John Milton, John Strange Winter, José María de Pereda, Julia Schayer, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Katharine Lee Bates, Kenneth Grahame, L. Frank Baum, Lyman Frank Baum, Laura Lee Hope, Leo Tolstoy, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, Lewis Carroll, Lope de Vega, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, L.M. Montgomery, M.E.S, Margaret E. Sangster, Margery Williams, Mark Twain, Martha Finley, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Meredith Nicholson, Montague Rhodes James, Mother Goose, Mrs. W.H. Corning, Nahum Tate, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Newton Booth Tarkington, O.Henry, Olive Thorne Miller, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Peter Christen Asbjornsen, Ralph Henry Barbour, Richmal Crompton, Robert Browning, Robert Burns, Robert Ervin Howard, Robert Frost, Robert Ingersoll, Robert Louis Stevenson, R.L. Stevenson, Rose Terry Cooke, Rudyard Kipling, S. Weir Mitchell, Saki, Sara Teasdale, Stephen Leacock, Theodore Parker, Thomas Chatterton, Thomas Hardy, Thomas Hill, Thomas Nelson Page, Viktor Rydberg, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, William Dean Howells, William Henry Davies, William J. Locke, William Makepeace Thackeray, William Shakespeare, Zona Gale ...
    This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more! ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • I'm Glad I'm Me

    A book about seeing value in ourselves

    by James Nicholson ...
    Illustrated by Andrew McIntosh ...
    Bursting with colour, character and charm. Written in playful rhyme to delight audiences of any age. 'I'm Glad I'm Me' is a message of encouragement to reflect on our individuality and embrace it.In today's world, where comparison and self-doubt often prevail, 'I'm Glad I'm Me' gently reminds us about the importance of self-belief and being content with who you are.This endearing read takes you ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD