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A defence of the importance of poetry that studies one of the greatest poets of the English tradition: John Milton. The Literary Agenda is a series of short polemical monographs about the importance of literature and of reading in the wider world and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738700608Author Aaron VolpattiFormat PaperbackPage Count 326Imprint AV Cognitive Performance ConsultingPublisher AV Cognitive Performance...

An electric memoir that follows a young woman from chasing Olympic dreams on the ice rink, through addiction and prison, to finally discovering her voice as a journalist. Keri Blakinger had always lived at full throttle. Whether flying through the air,...

Featuring traditions, records, and lore, this his lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every New York Islanders fan should know. Whether you were there for each of the franchise's four Stanley Cups or are just diving in,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948100090Author Gerhard Ulrich Anton ViethFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Skating History PressPublisher Skating History PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780771051210Author Scott MorrisonFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

With traditions, records, and Penguins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Pittsburgh fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments,...

Business the NHL Way draws on hockey-inspired stories to show how brands, institutions, and individuals associated with the NHL have consistently survived a variety of challenges and thrived as a result of its decisions. This revised and expanded edition...

The key to winter travel is knowing how to travel as light as possible. The Ultralight series is perfect for both beginner and experts alike as Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry, the first ever winter thru-hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, use their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781897522110Author Topher DonahueFormat HardbackPage Count 296Imprint Rocky Mountain BooksPublisher Rocky Mountain BooksWeight(grams) 692gDimensions(mm)...

Longtime sportswriter Helene St. James explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Howe,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982425602Author David PollittFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint Optimal PerformancePublisher Optimal PerformanceWeight(grams) 717gDimensions(mm) 280mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578647074Author Matthew a BlittnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Matthew BlittnerPublisher Matthew BlittnerWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

More than twenty years after departing Hartford, Connecticut, for Raleigh, North Carolina, the NHL's Whalers continue to inspire passion among fans. As HartfordBusiness.com reported in 2015, "Whalers merchandise...still has a cult following not only...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641371186Author Yasmeen ShararaFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint New Degree PressPublisher New Degree PressWeight(grams) 213g

A compelling fable of traditions and women's power, from an award-winning indigenous writer. Drawing on ancient tribal tales from Nagaland, northern India, Spirit Nights is the UK debut for a multi award-winning writer. An ancient prophecy is fulfilled...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780646932040Author Will BrodieFormat PaperbackPage Count 326Imprint Combiner PublishingPublisher Combiner Publishing

The concise and simple text explains the dangers associated with avalanches and how to avoid them. Revised to included information regarding the new digital avalanche transceivers and the changes in search patterns these have enabled, changes in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228831143Author Pasco ValanaFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

An irreverent, raucous account of Chelios's life and 26 seasons in the NHL From being inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, to serving in an executive role on the Detroit Red Wings, and signing on to become an NHL analyst for Fox Sports 1, Chris...

From New York Times bestseller Marjorie Liu comes six dark, lush, and spellbinding short stories and one novella, full of unexpected detours, dangerous magic, and even more dangerous women . New York Times bestseller and Hugo, British Fantasy,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781990823879Author Ronnie ShukerFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint The Sutherland House Inc.Publisher The Sutherland House Inc.Dimensions(mm) 228mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780771047985Author Kerry FraserFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint McClelland & Stewart Inc.Publisher McClelland & Stewart Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738768219Author Ryan StevensFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Ryan StevensPublisher Ryan StevensWeight(grams) 245g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770410381Author Greg OliverFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,CanadaWeight(grams) 463g

An insider history of the Edmonton Oilers at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that...

This is the definitive story of the Iditarod, the dogsled race that has been run for over a century--told in brisk inviting stories and fully illustrated with color photographs, including updated information through the 2018 race. The famed 1000-mile...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770416239Author Justin DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,Canada

As a recent college graduate and fledging newspaper reporter in the Lake Tahoe area, Jeremy Evans became immersed in ski bum culture-a carefree lifestyle whose mantra was simply: "Ski as much as possible." His snowboarding suffered when he left for a job...

Skiing into Modernity is the story of how skiing moved from Europe's Scandinavian periphery to the mountains of central Europe, where it came to define the modern Alps and set the standard for skiing across the world. Denning offers a fresh,...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boston Bruins' 1970 Stanley Cup championship season by reliving all the moments in Kooks and Degenerates on Ice.While the United States seethed from racial violence, war, and mass shootings, the 1969-70 "Big, Bad...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988002309Author The Hockey NewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Juniper PublishingPublisher Juniper PublishingWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 226mm...

Readers have the chance to meet the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of the wildest, wackiest, most wonderful sports franchises that ever waddled its way across North America. If Penguins fans are not shedding tears of sadness, they are crying for joy or simply...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912565672Author Zoe BrigleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Verve Poetry PressPublisher Verve Poetry Press

An entertaining look at one of hockey's most unique traditions: the emergency backup goaltender. Tom Fenton was in a barber's chair when he got the call. Nathan Schoenfeld was giving his 5-week-old twin boys a bath. Eric Semborski was teaching kids to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983942573Author Randall HicksFormat PaperbackPage Count 374Imprint Wordslinger PressPublisher Wordslinger PressWeight(grams) 549gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781443465762Author Theresa BaileyFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint CollinsPublisher CollinsWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 160mm * 34mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648918230Author Blake RandallFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint HowexpertPublisher Howexpert

In this deeply personal memoir in the vein of Andre Agassi's Open and Megan Rapinoe's One Life, the winningest snowboarder of all time chronicles her career, a story of self-growth that reveals the secret of her resilience and how she overcame crushing...

Nicklas Lidstrom is nothing short of a Hockeytown deity, and his number 5 hangs high in Detroit as a symbol of leadership, longevity, and unparalleled defensive talent. The beloved Red Wings captain opens up about his life and career for the first time...