Curling in Canada and the United States
Author: John Kerr
Publisher:
Published: 1904
Total Pages: 850
ISBN-13:
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Curling, Etcetera
Author: Bob Weeks
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Published: 2010-03-17
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 0470738898
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lighthearted, fact-filled guide to the roaring game: curling Immensely popular in Canada, curling has captured the hearts of millions of diehard enthusiasts around the world. Full of quirky characters, fascinating facts, intriguing history, and amazing trivia, this unique guide gives curlers (and lovers of the game) a colorful and often amusing look at this singular sport. With odd, funny factoids on every page, the book sheds light on the long-forgotten Downer Disc, a round curling broom, and how Charlie Kerr, a Brier curler of the '40s, was thwarted by the ash from his own cigar. This one-of-a-kind volume is the ultimate bonspiel prize for curling fans everywhere.Bob Weeks (Toronto, ON) is the editor of the Ontario Curling Report and the author of three books.
Game Plan
Author: Karen L. Wall
Publisher: University of Alberta
Published: 2012-10-19
Total Pages: 553
ISBN-13: 0888645945
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPatterns and layers of sport history emerge as almost-forgotten stories of Alberta’s marginalized populations surface.
Curling
Author: Claire Throp
Publisher: Raintree
Published: 2013-11-07
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1406269808
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThough it's not as popular as some of the other winter sports, curling is a lot of fun to both watch and play. Learn the ins and outs of the game and find out what you'll need to give it a try!
Curling For Dummies
Author: Bob Weeks
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2020-01-15
Total Pages: 451
ISBN-13: 1119691877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, youre probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see here shouldnt be considered a new or updated product. But if youre in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. Were always writing about new topics!
Literary Celebrity in Canada
Author: Lorraine Mary York
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2007-01-01
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 0802092829
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiterary Celebrity in Canada explores that space, drawing on current theories of celebrity and questioning their tendency to view fame as an empty phenomenon.
Canada Curls
Author: Douglas Maxwell
Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781552854006
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHockey may be Canada`s game, but curling is Canada`s life. Brought over from Scotland with the 78th Fraser Highlanders, the sport of curling has alleviated many seemingly endless winters, from 1759 to present day. Today, over one million people in Canada are curlers, and Canada boasts more curling world championships and trophies than any other country in the world. With archival and modern photographs as well as informative text, Doug Maxwell recounts the definitive history of curling in Canada. From the highly technical games of Olympians Kelly Law and Ed Martin, back to the first organised curling club in Canada (the Montreal Curling Club founded in 1807) , Maxwell provides a thorough grounding on the “ other” ice sport that has come to define Canada.
History of Soybeans and Soyfoods in Canada (1831-2019)
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
Published: 2019-09-14
Total Pages: 1632
ISBN-13: 1948436116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe world's most comprehensive, well documented and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 224 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format on Google Books.
Between the Sheets
Author: L Bernard Cheryl
Publisher: Polished Publishing Group
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 490
ISBN-13: 0986763209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow can the secrets and strategies of great curling champions be learned and taught? Is there more to their success than technique? Olympic silver medalist, Cheryl Bernard, teams up with curler and bestseller author, Guy Scholz to uncover the keys to success both on and off the ice. Concentrating on the mental and motivational aspects of the sport, Between the Sheets spotlights the importance of team dynamics, mental attitude, coaching, practicing and more. Meet the members of Team Bernard and read their inspiring stories about dedication, perspective, teamwork and triumph. Drawing on strategies, experiences and wisdom from legendary curlers and athletes, Between the Sheets will help you live, play and perform at your peak.
Sports in America from Colonial Times to the Twenty-First Century: An Encyclopedia
Author: Steven A. Riess
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2015-03-26
Total Pages: 1204
ISBN-13: 1317459474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA unique new reference work, this encyclopedia presents a social, cultural, and economic history of American sports from hunting, bowling, and skating in the sixteenth century to televised professional sports and the X Games today. Nearly 400 articles examine historical and cultural aspects of leagues, teams, institutions, major competitions, the media and other related industries, as well as legal and social issues, economic factors, ethnic and racial participation, and the growth of institutions and venues. Also included are biographical entries on notable individuals—not just outstanding athletes, but owners and promoters, journalists and broadcasters, and innovators of other kinds—along with in-depth entries on the history of major and minor sports from air racing and archery to wrestling and yachting. A detailed chronology, master bibliography, and directory of institutions, organizations, and governing bodies—plus more than 100 vintage and contemporary photographs—round out the coverage.
