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Arthur Pincus, David Rosner, Len Hochberg, Chris Malcolm

On a chilly day in 1917, the National Hockey League was formed, and in the years since, it has been a mainstay of American sports. This illustrated reference delves deep into the history of the league to bring out essential information on all the top players, teams, and events. Visually exciting and information-packed, it's the work of an insider who not only looks at today's superstars, but offers a rare glimpse into legends of old-including a trip back to a game during World War II and the Soviet Union's powerhouse “Big Red Machine” teams.

Wayne Caldwell Simmons

Wayne Simmons leads a charmed life. Still he maintains a relentless, unfulfilled dream?that of owning a truly exceptional hunting dog. At last, the bird dog of his dreams arrives, but instead of greatness and majesty, the man discovers a skinny foundling of questionable pedigree to agonize over. The Story of Jules Verne is a story for dog lovers. It is a true story?the experiences, the characters, even the rocky start of a very special relationship. The story, with paintings and illustrations by the author, recounts a young man's journey with his hunting dog over a ten-year span. In many ways, the book is a compilation of closely related short stories, written in sequence, about an ordinary guy and his "once in a lifetime" hunting dog.

Capturing the power, speed, and grace of professional hockey, the "Reflections" series is a fan-favorite for its comprehensive highlights of the year's best moments. Offering a pictorial chronicle of the 2008-09 season, this title covers the greatest victories from the first drop of the puck to the hoisting of the Stanley Cup.

John Lamm

Sixty years after Ferrari blazed onto the scene, this big book takes us back to the world where the car was created, then ahead to the automotive world that the fabled marque inhabits today. Master photographer and automotive writer John Lamm provides breathtaking new images and a detailed look at Ferrari, placing the model in its historical and automotive context. In extensive interviews with those who lived the story of Ferrari, from its founding days right up to our own, Lamm gives us a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at how automotive history was made.

Ross Bentley

Shave lap times or find a faster line through your favorite set of S-curves with professional race driver Ross Bentley as he shows you the quickest line from apex to apex! With tips and commentary from current race drivers, Bentley covers the vital techniques of speed, from visualizing lines to interpreting tire temps to put you in front of the pack. Includes discussion of practice techniques, chassis set-up, and working with your pit chief.

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Andrew C. Holman

Almost every Canadian can hum the original Hockey Night in Canada theme - even those who don't think of themselves as hockey fans. For more than a century, Canadians have seen something of themselves in the sport of hockey. "Canada's Game" explores the critical aspects of this relationship. Contributors address a broad range of themes in hockey, past and present, including spectacle and spectator ship, the multiple meanings of hockey in Canadian fiction, and the shaping influences of violence, anti-Americanism, and regional rivalry. From the Gardens to the Forum, from the 1936 Olympics to the 1972 Summit Series, from the imagined depictions in Canadian fiction to the fan's-eye view, Canada's Game looks at hockey's ability to reflect Canadian identity. Contributors include Julian Ammirante (Laurentian University at Georgian), Jason Blake (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia), Robert Dennis (Queen's University), Jamie Dopp (University of Victoria), Russell Field (University of Manitoba),...

David Williams

Subaru Imprezas are among the most charismatic and successful rally cars ever made. A unique partnership between the innovative Japanese car manufacturer and the renowned British motorsport company Prodrive has transformed Subaru from an obscure producer of ungainly cars into a performance icon. Enthusiasts worldwide have been won over by the victorious Impreza rally cars, which have spawned a series of must-have road cars. Top rally journalist David Williams analyzes the Impreza magic - the cars, drivers, team culture and results.

Ross Bentley

To succeed in any form of racing, a driver must be more than fast. In today's ultra-competitive motorsports scene, where theres competition for financial support as well as for checkered flags, a racer must have a full complement of on- and off-track skills. To become a champion, a driver must augment his or her racing, testing, and physical skills with traits and skills such as mental toughness, marketing savvy, and career-building abilities. Speed Secrets 5: The Complete Driver is the first handbook for the aspiring professional or ambitious amateur racer. It provides insights that will help aspiring racers reach their full potential in their quest to become well-rounded racers. This book is an ideal companion to the earlier, strong-selling Speed Secrets titles and will receive exposure and promotion through author Ross Bentleys Speed Secrets business (which includes driving schools and personalized instruction).

David Tremayne

When Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed at the 1994 San Marino GP, it focused the minds of F1 officials and race fans alike on whether it was right to expect a driver to risk his life. A flurry of regulation changes followed. In The Science of Safety David Tremayne examines the philosophy and technology behind F1's ever-evolving regulations, and talks to the men who have helped raise safety standards to a new level. Contains statistics on driver deaths and technical advances.