Wayne Gretzky

Hayley Wickenheiser

Chelsea Donaldson

In this book, simple text and full-color photographs describe the amazing life of Hayley Wickenheiser! Hayley is a Canadian women's ice hockey player who was the first woman to play full-time professional hockey in a position other than goalie. She is also a member of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team, and has won several golds for Canada at the Olympic Games.

The game

Ken Dryden

Ken Dryden's "The Game" offers an intimate look at the 1970s Montreal Canadiens dynasty from the perspective of their star goaltender. Through Dryden's insightful prose, readers experience the pressures of professional hockey, the dynamics of a legendary team, and the personal journey of a player navigating fame and introspection. The memoir delves into the camaraderie, rivalries, and the sheer dedication required to achieve unparalleled success in the National Hockey League.

Between the lines

Ray Scapinello, Ray Scapinello, Rob Simpson

This biography chronicles the career of Ray Scapinello, a veteran NHL linesman whose journey from humble beginnings to officiating over 1,000 games is detailed. The book offers a unique perspective on the demanding role of a linesman, exploring the challenges and experiences of working within the fast-paced world of professional hockey. Scapinello's reflections provide insight into the dedication and resilience required to navigate the league from a non-player's vantage point.

Louder Than Words

Jenny McCarthy

The celebrity author presents an account of her experiences as a mother of an autistic son, describing her efforts to manage the condition's symptoms while sorting through conflicting medical theories.

Game Misconduct

Evan F. Moore, Jashvina Shah

Those who have been lured by the sound of skate blades slicing into fresh ice, by the incomparable speed, split-second decisions, and everything-or-nothing attitude of the game know that hockey can seem like its own world. It's all-consuming and exhilarating, boasting its own language and complex morality code. Yet in another light, that tight community can turn insular; the values of teamwork and humility can manifest as collective silence in the face of abuse and discrimination, issues which have been brought to the forefront of the sport as many share their stories for the first time. In Game Misconduct, reporters Evan Moore and Jashvina Shah reveal hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. They address the topic with a level of passion that comes from being rabid hockey fans themselves, and from experiencing its exclusivity first-hand. With a sensitive yet incisive approach, this necessary book lays bare the issues of racism, homophobia, xenophobia, bullying, sexism, and violence on and off the ice. Readers will learn about notable players and activists fighting for transformation as well as those beyond the spotlight who are nonetheless deeply affected by hockey's culture of inaction.Both a reckoning and a roadmap, Game Misconduct is an essential read for modern hockey fans, showing the truth of the sport's past and present while offering the tools to fight for a better future.

Raising Your Spirited Child

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Newly revised, featuring the most up-to-date research, effective strategies, and real-life stories The spirited child—often called "difficult" or "strong-willed"—possesses traits we value in adults yet find challenging in children. Research shows that spirited kids are wired to be "more"—by temperament, they are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and uncomfortable with change than the average child. In this revised edition of the award-winning classic, voted one of the top twenty books for parents, Kurcinka provides vivid examples and a refreshingly positive viewpoint. Raising Your Spirited Child will help you: understand your child's­—and your own—temperamental traits discover the power of positive—rather than negative—labels cope with the tantrums and power struggles when they do occur plan for success with a simple four-step program develop strategies for handling mealtimes, sibling rivalry, bedtimes, holidays, and school, among other situations

On Fire

Andra Paitz, Anna Conley, Aaron Massey, Stephanie West

"On Fire" offers a collection of personal narratives from parents navigating the intense emotional landscape of raising children with complex medical needs. Through their candid stories, the authors explore themes of resilience, advocacy, and the profound love that sustains families through challenging circumstances. The book provides an intimate look at the realities of pediatric care and the strength found in community and shared experience.

Optimal Thinking

Rosalene Glickman

OPTIMAL THINKING is the next step past positive thinking. That's because positive thinkers often think in mediocre terms & settle for second best. OPTIMAL THINKING empowers our best or most positive selves to take charge. We learn how to ASK THE BEST QUESTIONS, OBTAIN THE BEST SOLUTIONS & MAKE THE MOST OF ANY SITUATION. Instead of suppressing negativity & using wishful thinking, Optimal Thinkers approach life with optimal realism. Applying paint over rust doesn't remove the rust. Optimal Thinkers treat the rust & then apply the best paint! OPTIMAL THINKING IS THE MISSING LINK TO PEAK PERFORMANCE. We function at our peak when we think in optimal terms. Authored by "Australia's most successful woman," this revolutionary book provides us with the mental tools to consistently be our best in business & personal relationships. We discover what "the best" really means to us & define what is most important in our lives. We learn to maximize our talents, opportunities & time. OPTIMAL THINKING truly empowers us to experience the full might of our minds. We master emotions, minimize unwanted behaviors & bring out the best in others. OPTIMAL THINKING SIMPLY GIVES US THE BEST CHANCE OF ACHIEVING EVERYTHING WE WANT!

Darkness Visible

William Styron

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this bestseller is Styron's true account of his descent into a crippling and almost suicidal depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape, as well as the illuminating path to recovery.