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Home and away / by Sundin, Mats,1971-author.; Stuart, Amy,1975-author.;
"When Mats Sundin was selected first overall by the floundering Quebec Nordiques in 1989, few knew what to make of the selection. The franchise was struggling, finding themselves in last place with the first overall pick three times (Sundin, Owen Nolan, Eric Lindros). How could a Swede, thought to be soft thanks to the media at the time, lead one of hockey's worst franchises out of the shadows? Quebec never found out. Despite a few short stellar years in Quebec, the enigmatic Sundin was shipped off to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a deal that included former captain Wendel Clark. There, the tall, lanky, unpretentious, and warm European found himself immersed in the fiery cauldron of the Toronto faithful. How did Sundin feel about the trade? About his new city? About taking on the mantle of the captainship? The boy from outside Stockholm became a man in Toronto. Here, he shares for the first time what it was like for him to bounce from franchise to franchise until he found his new home with the Maple Leafs. Sundin grew into a superstar, and the humble hero became a fan favourite, always giving his time to the youngest in the crowd. He shares in these pages stories he's never told anyone about his life in hockey, about how the quiet and thoughtful centre became the nucleus of a Leafs team on the verge of a Stanley Cup final appearance that never came. But Sundin's leadership won over a tough team of stars and an even tougher group of fans to become one of the most popular Maple Leafs of all time. What really happened in the dressing room over the years? How did Sundin interact with teammates, foes, and family? What was it like to play with Tie Domi, Gary Roberts, Curtis Joseph, and others? How did he feel about being part of a team with such high expectations? How did he survive in an ecosphere of violence with his game full of finesse? What made Mats Sundin who he was on the ice, and the man he has now become? He talks for the first time about what it was like to leave Toronto for Vancouver and to return "home" to Toronto for the first time, illuminating his backstory and the new story of how he became the reluctant leader. Why did he wear the #13? (You'll have to read the book to find out.) What's it like to be a huge fish in a small pond in Stockholm after his stellar NHL career? What do his kids think of their dad and his success? Sundin tells all with equal amounts of class and humour."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Sundin, Mats, 1971-; Toronto Maple Leafs (Hockey team); Hockey players; Hockey players;
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Super attractor : methods for manifesting a life beyond your wildest dreams / by Bernstein, Gabrielle,author.;
"Bernstein lays out the essential methods for manifesting a life beyond one's wildest dreams."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Self-realization; Self-realization.; Spirituality.;
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The imposition of unnecessary obstacles / by Older, Malka,1977-author.;
In book two of the 'Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti' series, Mossa has returned to Valdegeld on a missing person's case, for which she'll once again need Pleiti's insight. But Pleiti's faith in her life's work as scholar of the past has grown precarious, and this new case threatens to further destabilize her dreams for humanity's future, as well as her own.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Lesbians; Missing persons; Space colonies;
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The Exorcist [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Von Sydow, Max; Burstyn, Ellen; Blair, Linda; Cobb, Lee J.; Miller, Jason;
Director, Peter Masterson.Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller, Lee J. Cobb, Max Von Sydow.The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her, and two priests, one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith, joined in battling ultimate evil always leaves viewers breathless.Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn in the two-time Academy Award(R) winner that shocked the world.OFRB rating: R.Blu-ray.
Subjects: Horror.; Horror.; Suspense / Thriller.;
© 2013., Warner Bros Ent. Canada Inc.,
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By the ghost light : war, memory, and families / by Thomson, R. H.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From one of Canada's most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations. Growing up north of Toronto, R.H. Thomson's imagination was captured by romantic notions of war. He spent his days playing with toy soldiers on the carpet of his grandmother's house, recreating the Battle of Britain with model planes in his bedroom, or sitting at the local theatre watching World War II B movies--ones that offered a very clear perspective on who were the heroes and who the villains; which side were the victors and which the vanquished. Yet Thomson's childhood was also shaped by the spirits of real-life warriors in his family, their fates a brutal and more complicated reminder of the true human cost of war. Eight of Robert's great uncles--George, Joe, Jack, Harold, Arthur, Warren, Wildy, and Fred--fought in the First World War, while his great Aunt Margaret served as a wartime surgical nurse in Europe. Five of the great uncles--George, Joe, Fred, Wildy, and Warren--were killed in battle while two others--Jack and Harold--would return home greatly diminished, spending the rest of their lives in and out of sanitariums, their lungs scarred by disease and poison gas. Throughout their lives, the great uncles, as well as great aunts and cousins, were faithful letter writers, their correspondence offering profound insights into their experiences on the front lines to their loved ones back home, a somber record of the sacrifice the family paid. In By the Ghost Light, R.H. Thomson offers an extraordinary look at his family's history while providing a powerful examination of how we understand war and its aftermath. Using his family letters as a starting point, Thomson roams through a century of folly, touching on areas of military history, art, literature, and science, to express the tragic human cost of war behind the order and calm of ceremonial parades, memorials, and monuments. In an urgent call for new ways to acknowledge the dead, R.H. has created "The World Remembers," an ambitious international project to individually name each of the millions killed in the First World War. Epic in its scope and incredibly intimate in its exploration of lives touched by the tragedy of war, By the Ghost Light is a truly original book that will challenge the way we approach our history"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Thomson, R. H.; Thompson family; World War, 1914-1918;
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Highway to Heaven Season 5 [videorecording]. by Landon, Michael; French, Victor;
Michael Landon, Victor French.Disguised as everyday citizens and blessed with spiritual powers, Jonathan Smith and his trusted sidekick Mark Gordon travel from small towns to bustling cities touching troubled lives from all corners of America. From mending the emotional wounds of a Vietnam nurse to helping a minister who is facing a crisis of conscience, this farewell season celebrates faith and family.TV rating: TV-G.DVD.
Subjects: Drama.; Television Series.;
© 2014., Mill Creek Entertainment,
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Last seen / by Mofina, Rick.;
Cal Hudson knows the world can be an ugly place. As a reporter for a big Chicago newspaper, Cal has journeyed into society's darkest corners to expose the vilest crimes. But the world he and his devoted wife, Faith, share with their son is much nicer. They have made sure of it, creating a tranquil haven in suburban River Ridge to protect the person most precious to them.
Subjects: Parents;
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Digging deeper / by Stevens, Amanda(Novelist),author.;
"When former FBI analyst Thora Graham wakes buried in a makeshift coffin, she has only her training to keep her calm -- and her faith that deputy chief Will Dresden is on the case. But who would have trapped Thora? Did her work putting a serial killer behind bars make her a target? And can the man she once loved -- and left -- find her before time runs out?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Kidnapping; Man-woman relationships; Police; Widows; Women college teachers;
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The light in summer / by McNear, Mary.;
It's summertime on Butternut Lake. For the lovely Billy Harper, Butternut Lake is the place she feels most at home, even though lately she feels the only one listening to her is Murphy--her faithful Labrador retriever. Her teenage son, Luke, has gone from precious to precocious practically overnight. Luke's father disappeared before his son was even born. But Billy is about to learn that anything is possible during the heady days of summer. Coming to terms with her past will force her to have a little bit of faith in herself and others... and realize that happiness doesn't always mean perfection.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Single women; Man-woman relationships;
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The colour of God / by Chaudhry, Ayesha S.,author.;
At the age of 23, Ayesha Chaudhry removed her face veil to begin her studies in New York City. Braiding together Western, South Asian and Quranic storytelling styles, Chaudhry weaves her personal experiences with incisive social commentary to uncover the meaning of faith and belonging, love and betrayal, family and womanhood. In so doing, she offers us a vision of freedom that isnt measured in fabric.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Chaudhry, Ayesha S.; Chaudhry, Ayesha S.; Islamic fundamentalism.;
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