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Details what the author learned about the state of hockey in the early twenty-first century on a journey across North America, discussing junior and college teams, Hispanic programs, the minor league, fans, and other related topics.

The author maps the cultural history of guns and gun ownership in North America.

Documents the experiences of Donald Marshall Jr., a young Mi'kmaq from Nova Scotia, who was framed for the murder of his friend Sandy Seale and spent eleven years in prison before being acquitted of the crime.

"Elephants were born to move, and their home range can be thousands of square miles. But in the Toronto zoo, Toka, Thika, and Iringa shared a tiny outdoor space of less than an acre of mostly barren, hard earth. Weakened by the cold winters and the lack of physical activity, the elephants were in desperate need of a change; otherwise they could not expect to live beyond middle age. This is the true story of their journey."--Back cover.

"In the far north of Canada, daylight disappears for much of the year. This Inuit legend describes how the First People of Canada explained the sun's return to their remote lands"--Provided by the publisher.

Contains illustrations and descriptions of various aspects of Victorian life, including homes, different rooms, fashions, games and toys, celebrations, transportation, and more.

For years Jessica Ernst's well water was undrinkable. An investigation into why showed that energy giant Encana had secretly fracked hundreds of gas wells around her home, piercing fresh water zones, including the community's drinking water aquifer. Since then, her ongoing lawsuit against Encana, a government ministry, and the Alberta, Canada Energy Regulator has made her a folk hero in many parts of the world where fracking is underway or being contemplated.

A short, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting practical narrative on depression from a young mental health activist who has already inspired millions. Teenagers, educators, and parents alike, through the lens of his stories and battles, will be given a gritty message of hope, light, and inspiration.

Josiah Henson and his family risked starvation, exposure, and recapture and walked from Kentucky to Ohio. Native Americans assisted the struggling family, as did sympathetic boatmen who ferried them safely across Lake Erie. Once in Ontario, Canada, Henson took an active role in organizing a self-sufficient community. His story helped alert his contemporaries to the horrors and heartbreak of slavery. His story was originally published in 1849.

"Details the life and career of hockey superstar P.K. Subban"--Provided by publisher.