Books Like “Home sweet home”

The game

Ken Dryden

1983

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.

Hockey superstars

James Duplacey

1993

Presents a brief look at some of the hockey superstars who have scored 1000 goals in their careers, including Gordie Howe, Mark Messier, Denis Potvin, Darryl Sittler, and Wayne Gretzky.

Professional Sports Team Histories

Michael L. Lablanc

1994

Explores the history of North American professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey teams

Jean Béliveau

Jean Béliveau, Jean Beliveau, Chrys Goyens, Allan Turowetz

1994

Few professional athletes have been as loved and respected as Jean Béliveau, captain of the fabled Montreal Canadiens during the team’s glory years in the 1950s and 1960s. His career on ice was followed by an equally successful career in the Canadiens' front office. First published in 1994, this classic biography has been fully updated to reflect the events of the past decade, from his battle with cancer to his frank assessment of the game today, including the consequences of expansion and the fallout from a cancelled season.

Dancing Carl

Gary Paulsen

1983

Dancing Carl, Gary Paulsen's first novel, was a ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Notable Children's Trade Book for the Language Arts. In the winter, life in McKinley, Minnesota, revolves around the rinks, where kids play hockey and grown-ups skate to scratchy phonograph records. Then, the year Marsh and his best friend, Willy, are twelve, Carl appears at the rink, wearing a battered, old leather flight jacket and doing a strange dance that is both beautiful and disturbing to watch. It is Marsh and Willy who discover the terrible secret behind Carl's dance, a secret that threatens to destroy him. But a small miracle occurs, and Carl's dance becomes a fragile and tentative expression of hope and the healing power of love.

The hockey machine

Matt Christopher

1986

Abducted by a "fan" and forced to become a member of a professional junior hockey team, thirteen-year-old star center Steve Crandall quickly realizes that he must play not only to win but to survive.

The Game of Our Lives

Peter Gzowski

1981

Peter Gzowski's *The Game of Our Lives* offers an intimate look at the Edmonton Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, capturing the magic of their unparalleled success in the National Hockey League. Through vivid storytelling and insightful interviews with players and coaches, the book chronicles the team's rise, their explosive offensive style, and the unique bond that defined this legendary group. It delves into the cultural impact of the Oilers on Edmonton and Canada, exploring the intersection of sport, community, and national identity.

The third best Hull

Dennis Hull, Robert Thompson

1998

This autobiography by Dennis Hull, co-written with Robert Thompson, chronicles the author's journey from his early days in hockey to his successful NHL career, focusing on his experiences as a player and brother to hockey legend Bobby Hull. Hull shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of professional hockey, offering a personal perspective on the sport's evolution and his place within it. The book provides a candid look at the life of a notable hockey player, detailing his relationships and the impact of the game on his life.

Bad Boy

Diana Wieler, Diana J. Wieler

1989

Hockey is the only game worth playing in the rough-and-tumble prairie town of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. When sixteen-year-old A.J. Brandiosa makes the Triple A team of his dreams, he can hardly believe that his life is finally coming together. And then it falls apart. A.J. makes an unexpected discovery about his best friend and teammate, Tulsa Brown, and he can't keep his rage and fear from spilling onto the ice. An aggressive defenseman is becoming a violent one... An explosive novel by award-winning author Diana Wieler that looks honestly at teenage sexuality and the world of amateur hockey.

The Top Teams Ever

Dalton Ross

1999

Dalton Ross's "The Top Teams Ever" compiles iconic dynasties and legendary squads across baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, offering young readers an engaging look at the greatest sports teams in history. Through detailed accounts and vibrant descriptions, the book explores the strategies, key players, and defining moments that cemented these teams' places in athletic lore. This collection provides a comprehensive overview for juvenile sports enthusiasts eager to learn about enduring sporting excellence.

Complete hockey instruction

Dave Chambers

1989

This comprehensive resource offers coaches a structured approach to developing players and building successful hockey programs. Chambers delves into the fundamental aspects of the game, providing practical drills, tactical strategies, and effective team management techniques. The book serves as a valuable reference for coaches seeking to enhance their instructional skills and foster player growth across all levels of the sport.

Successful Sports

David Marshall

1994

David Marshall's "Successful Sports" offers practical advice for young athletes looking to improve in various popular sports, including basketball, hockey, and different codes of rugby. The book delves into effective training techniques and strategies tailored for juvenile players, aiming to foster skill development and competitive success. It provides a comprehensive overview of what it takes to excel in these sports, from fundamental drills to mental preparation.

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Revised and Updated)

Melody Beattie (Author) Format: Paperback

1992

Codependent No More

Louder Than Words

Jenny McCarthy

2007

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.

In My Blood

John Sedgwick

2007

While working on his second novel, John Sedgwick spiraled into a depression so profound that it very nearly resulted in suicide. An author acclaimed for his intimate literary excursions into the rarified, moneyed enclave of Brahmin Boston, he decided to search for the roots of his malaise in the history of his own storied family—one of America's oldest and most notable. Following a bloodline that travels from Theodore Sedgwick, compatriot of George Washington and John Adams, to Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol's tragic muse, John Sedgwick's very personal journey of self-discovery became something far greater: a spellbinding study of the evolution of an extraordinary American family.

Punk Rock Dad

Jim Lindberg

2007

Jim Lindberg is a Punk Rock Dad. When he drives his kids to school in the morning, they listen to the Ramones, the Clash, or the Descendents—and that's it. They can listen to Britney and Justin on their own time. Jim goes to soccer games, dance rehearsals, and piano recitals like all the other dads, but when he feels the need, he also goes to punk shows, runs into the slam pit, and comes home bruised and beaten . . . but somehow feeling strangely better. While the other dads dye their hair brown to cover the gray, Jim occasionally dyes his blue or green. He makes his daughters' lunches, kisses their boo-boos, and tucks them in at night—and then goes into the garage and plays Black Flag and Minor Threat songs at a criminal volume. He pays his taxes, votes in all the presidential and gubernatorial elections, serves on jury duty, and reserves the right to believe that there is a vast Right Wing Conspiracy—and that the head of the P.T.A. is possibly in on it. He is a Punk Rock Dad.

Look Me in the Eye

John Elder Robison

2007

John Elder Robison's memoir, *Look Me in the Eye*, chronicles his experiences growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome. He details his childhood struggles with social cues and sensory overload, and his fascination with how things work, particularly electronics. The book offers a candid and often humorous perspective on navigating a world that doesn't always make sense to him, and his eventual diagnosis as an adult.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Lori Gottlieb

2019

"From a New York Timesbest-selling writer, psychotherapist, and advice columnist, a brilliant and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world--where her patients are in crisis (and so is she)"--

The Princess Diarist

Carrie Fisher

2016

Originally published: New York: Blue Rider Press, 2016.

Let her fly

Ziauddin Yousafzai

2018

The father of Malala Yousafzai traces his journey from an unconfident, stammering little boy living in a mud hut in Pakistan to a man who has broken with tradition and proven there are many faces of feminism.

Essais

Montaigne, Michel de

1600

En 1580, Michel de Montaigne dio a la imprenta la primera edición de sus dos libros de Los ensayos. El éxito fue tan arrollador que, dos años más tarde, apareció una nueva edición, aumentada con un tercer libro y con notables adiciones y correcciones en los dos primeros. Se completaba así la redacción de uno de los libros que mayor prestigio e influencia han tenido en el pensamiento occidental. Sin embargo, el gentilhombre perigordino siguió trabajando en el texto de sus ensayos hasta su muerte, acaecida en 1592. Tres años más tarde, Marie de Gournay, «fille d?alliance» de Montaigne, presentaba una edición de Los ensayos siguiendo las instrucciones que le diera su autor, edición que durante siglos ha sido considerada canónica, hasta que Strowski preparó la suya entre 1906 y 1933. Hoy, el de Marie de Gournay es visto de nuevo, con justicia, como el texto de referencia, y sirve de base a todas las ediciones recientes fiables. Éste es también el que el lector hispano encontrará en la presente edición, enriquecida con referencias a los múltiples estadios que experimentó el texto y con un completo aparato de notas. Una edición útil al especialista y próxima al lector común.

Their Wedding Journey

William Dean Howells

1872

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Ile des pingouins

Anatole France

1908

"Penguin Island" from Anatole France. French poet, journalist, and novelist (1844-1924).

Byron's letters and journals

Lord Byron

1830

This collection offers an intimate look into the life and mind of Lord Byron through his own words, presenting a rich tapestry of his thoughts, observations, and personal relationships. Spanning personal correspondence and diary entries, these writings reveal the complex personality of the celebrated Romantic poet, detailing his travels, his literary endeavors, and his scandalous romantic entanglements. Readers gain direct access to Byron's wit, his passions, and his often-turbulent experiences, providing an unparalleled biographical resource for understanding this iconic figure.