"Nowadays, figure skating is largely about jumps and the impressiveness of how many spins you can make in the air. However, the jumps have not always been figure skating's most prominent feature. When did the jumps emerge, how, and why? Who invented them - if that is even possible to know? These questions are addressed in Ryan Stevens' book." - Anna Maria Hellborg, Department of Sport Sciences, Malmö University, IdrottsforumMuch has been written about figu...

"A rich exploration of sci-fi universes we know and love, merged flawlessly with discussions on leadership, national security . . . diplomacy, and more." — Diplomatic CourierAs a literature of ideas, science fiction has proven to be a powerful metaphor for the world around us, offering a rich tapestry of imagination through which to explore how we lead, how we think, and how we interact. To Boldly Go assembles more than thirty writers from around t...

Sequins, Scandals and Salchows: Figure Skating in the 1980s is an extraordinary history of a decade when figure skating was the talk of the town and its stars were household names.This one-of-a-kind book expands far beyond iconic moments like Torvill and Dean's Bolero and The Battle of The Brians, exploring intriguing connections between figure skating and real-world events that shaped the decade, including The AIDS Pandemic, The Cold War, and The Fall of The Berlin Wall.

"Ryan's journalistic ability to unearth historical details and mix them into a compelling story is first-class! While balancing accuracy and fairness, he reveals a man whose life demonstrated enormous talent and creativity, celebrity and human frailty." - Debbi Wilkes, Olympic Silver Medallist, author and figure skating commentator"Informative, lively and scholarly, without being dry, packing in a wealth of figure skating history... Impeccable....

Now, more than ever, we need great Canadian stories.The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration.Scott's stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives.Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice

"The all-new ARCHIE adventure continues!Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters.The book will captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal.If classic Archie is a Saturday morning cartoon, this new series is prime time!Performed by Bradley Fo...

If you love reading about figure skating, this is the book for you!"A Bibliography of Figure Skating" is quintessential guide to reading about the world's most exciting sport. This fascinating reference book highlights over a century of figure skating literature, including biographies, historical books and periodicals in over a dozen languages.Read about the first Bibliography of Skating, penned during the Victorian era by Frederick William Foster. Learn he...

How much do you know about Canada's most exciting winter sport?The Almanac of Canadian Figure Skating is a comprehensive book crammed with fascinating facts and figures, many of which you simply can't find online.This compelling reference book includes:- Biographies of hundreds of skaters, coaches, choreographers, judges and builders... including many incredible people you have never even heard of.- Detailed records of Canadian figur...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration. In Canada, she became a cultural icon, rivaling the most celebrated stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Her stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in ...

Are you Superstressed or SUPERPOWERED?We can't imagine a more iconic pairing than Batman and Robin? Apart, each hero is amazing. Together, the dynamic duo is unstoppable. Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs live in Bruce Wayne mode, running their businesses with their superpowers untapped. Fear of increasing costs and loss of control stop them in their tracks, and even those who open the door to their secret strength often don't know how to properly utilize it.

A city under siege by invisible killers turns to a team of heroes for salvation.A father, accused and desperate, will risk everything to uncover the truth and save his daughter.A retired Navy SEAL is drawn back into a web of corruption, where his fight for justice becomes deeply personal.In a world of dark magic, a private investigator must outwit and old flame and a new enemy.A retrieval consultant, caught in a deadly game, must untangle a web of secrets th...

How to start eliminating procrastination today with this effective self-help program and start seeing incredible results within 21-30 days.Procrastination is not just a trait of putting things off it can also manifest into destructive habit patterns forming that lead to frustration, unfulfillment, underachievement, and failure, resulting in low self-esteem and unhappiness. In the 'Cure Procrastination' ebook you will discover tips techniques & strategies to enable ...