In the 1970s, when most people thought about curling they thought it was just a game, something that could never be a real sport. Warren Hansen, a top curler in the seventies, felt curling wasn’t viewed fairly by the sports world. That needed to change.Hansen joined forces with Ray Kingsmith in the late 1970s to change this, setting out to get curling into the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary as a demonstration sport. They succeeded, but then it seemed like curling would never go be...

At the heart of this book lies a simple yet profound truth: the way we think, feel, and perceive the world around us can significantly influence our health outcomes and quality of life. With each page, you'll discover the science behind positivity, learn practical strategies for cultivating a positive mindset, and explore how these practices can lead to lasting changes in your health and happiness.

"Fun Facts for Adults: Quirky, Clever & Just Plain Cool" is a smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining journey through the weird, wonderful, and downright surprising corners of human knowledge.Packed with bite-sized trivia across psychology, food science, language, pop culture, and everyday mysteries, this book is perfect for curious minds, office icebreakers, or anyone who loves a good "did-you-know?" moment.Whether you're looking to impress friends, win t...

For generations, the church choir stood as a symbol of sacred tradition—uniting voices, hearts, and communities through song. But in sanctuaries across the world, the familiar harmonies have grown quiet.Where Is "The Church Choir?" explores the rise, quiet decline, and enduring spirit of choral worship. Through heartfelt stories, cultural reflection, and thoughtful research, author Michael Burns examines what made the church choir so vital, why it has faded in many places, and how ...

How to Win Every Argument by Being Completely Wrong is the ultimate guide to confidently losing your grip on logic—while still coming out on top. In this wickedly funny satire, you'll master the fine art of flawed reasoning, from attacking straw men and moving goalposts to yelling your opinions loud enough to count as evidence.Packed with mock tutorials, absurd examples, and 40 hilariously illogical sayings, this book is a celebration of the kind of arguments that ...

Beyond Your Horizon is a powerful exploration of how our upbringing shapes what we believe is "right"—and how real growth begins when we question those inherited assumptions. Through compelling chapters, personal insight, and practical wisdom, Michael G. Burns guides readers on a journey beyond cultural, social, and emotional boundaries toward greater empathy, humility, and transformation.This book invites readers to embrace discomfort, challenge certainty, and expand thei...

"A Song Interrupted: Resuming Life After Loss," a guide crafted to navigate the profound and complex journey of losing a mother. This book is born from a place of deep empathy and understanding, aiming to serve as a companion through the silent void left by such an irreplaceable loss. The loss of a mother is unlike any other; it is an interruption of the most fundamental melody of our lives, a song that begins with our first breath and is expected to continue through the ebbs and flows of ...

In this supernatural noir, a private detective is hired to find a woman's missing identity, and faces a crime boss whose business is beyond deadly.As soon as the mysterious woman walked into his office, PI Frank Orpheus knew she was trouble. She's rich and beautiful—and she needs Orpheus to find out who she is. It's an unusual case to say the least, but he can't say no to those haunting eyes. Even if tracking down her missing identity leads him in...

Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack Crawford. A schoolboy prodigy who took Edwardian cricket by storm, the amateur all-rounder became Surrey's youngest ever centurion and, at 19 years and 32 days, England's youngest Test player. However, a row over captaining a weakened team against the Australians led to a spectacular fallout—...

The unjust conviction of French Jewish Captain Alfred Dreyfus on charges of treason started the Dreyfus affair, a major event in European anti-Semitism. “This documentary history is designed to introduce the broad outlines and significant legacies of the Dreyfus affair, from the captain’s arrest in 1894 to the 1998 centennial of J’Accuse, Émile Zola’s scathing indictment of the French military... This volume, fashioned for a weeklong assignment in a college course, reproduces the affair’s ...

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success – in music and beyond.

A Saturday night spent with Ron MacLean has been a tradition for twenty-five years. Known for his quick wit, arched eyebrows and encyclopedic hockey knowledge, MacLean is the skilled ringmaster of Canada’s most watched weekly program. He has interviewed the greatest players, coaches and personalities of an era and is a master at coaxing the best in substance and entertainment from his guests, as well as from his opinionated and often irascible co-host, Don Cherry, on Coach’s Corner