Informational works

  • Stat shot : a fan's guide to hockey analytics

    Creator

    Vollman, Rob

    Abstract

    With every passing season, statistical analysis is playing an ever-increasing role in how hockey is played and covered. Knowledge of the underlying numbers can help fans stretch their enjoyment of the game. Acting as an invaluable supplement to traditional analysis, Stat Shot: A Fan's Guide to Hockey Analytics can be used to test the validity of conventional wisdom and to gain insight into what teams are doing behind the scenes ' or maybe what they should be doing!

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto, ON

    ECW Press

    Non spécifié
  • Symbols of Canada

    Abstract

    From Timbits to totem poles, Canada is boiled down to its syrupy core in symbolic forms that are reproduced not only on t-shirts, television ads, and tattoos but in classrooms, museums, and courtrooms too. They can be found in every home and in every public space. They come in many forms, from objects-like the red-uniformed Mountie, the maple leaf, and the beaver-to concepts-like free healthcare, peacekeeping, and saying "eh?". But where did these symbols come from, what do they mean, and how have their meanings changed over time?

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Between the Lines

    Non spécifié
  • K-pop survival guide : a rookie K-pop fan's guide to learning and enjoying Korean pop music to the fullest from A to Z

    Creator

    HowExpert

    Abstract

    Surviving the K-pop community can be a little daunting at first! To prepare you for the battle ahead, A Rookies Guide to Surviving the K-Pop Community, explores many different aspects of K-Pop such as: What is K-pop? Things you need to know as a fan and how to stay up to date The best ways to buy K-pop merchandise and where to find them! How to support your favourite artists and their careers directly Tips, tricks and common mistakes when storing, displaying and protecting your K-pop merchandise and albums Common questions when attending concertsAnd much, much more!

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Solon

    HowExpert

    Non spécifié
  • The disaster-ready home : a step-by-step emergency preparedness manual for sheltering in place

    Creator

    Stewart, Creek

    Abstract

    A complete, step-by-step manual for safely sheltering-in-place at home so you are prepared for any disaster or disease. If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Simon & Schuster Audio

    Non spécifié
  • A pocket guide to pigeon watching : getting to know the world's most misunderstood bird

    Creator

    Mosco, Rosemary

    Abstract

    Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun. Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We've kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops-and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, listeners can rediscover the wonder.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    Prince Frederick

    HighBridge Audio

    Non spécifié
  • Survive like a spy : real CIA operatives reveal how they stay safe in a dangerous world and how you can too

    Creator

    Hanson, Jason

    Abstract

    Follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life-revealing high-stakes techniques and survival secrets from real intelligence officers in life-or-death situations around the world Everyone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That's because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often hidden in plain sight.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Non spécifié
  • Spy secrets that can save your life : a former CIA officer reveals safety and survival techniques to keep you and your family protected

    Creator

    Hanson, Jason

    Abstract

    When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life. In addition to escaping handcuffs, picking locks, and spotting when someone is telling a lie, he can improvise a self-defense weapon, pack a perfect emergency kit, and disappear off the grid if necessary.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Non spécifié
  • Homestead survival : an insider's guide to your great escape

    Creator

    Raney, Marty

    Abstract

    A practical guide to self-sufficient and sustainable living from the star of Homestead Rescue. Do you wish for a more resilient, sustainable, and empowered way of providing for your family in uncertain times? Are you worried about unreliable power grids, uncertain water supplies, or overly complex food chains? Veteran homesteader and star of Discovery's Homestead Rescue Marty Raney shares a big-picture vision of how ordinary families can become radically resilient homesteaders: powering, feeding, and caring for themselves through their own efforts, and on their own land.

    Audience
    Adult**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Penguin Audio

    Non spécifié
  • Exploring the solar system

    Creator

    McDonald, Jill

    Abstract

    Kids who enjoy looking up at space and dreaming of exploring the solar system will love this lively, fact-filled, illustrated tour of our galaxy, with engaging information on every page.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Listening Library

    Non spécifié
  • Shanti saves her money

    Creator

    Bullard, Lisa

    Abstract

    How should we handle our money? Shanti wants to try the Monster Ride. It's the wildest ride at Fun Park! But the Monster costs money. So Shanti makes a special save jar. She tries not to spend all her allowance. She even helps her busybody brother study! But will Shanti save enough for a turn on the Monster? Read this book to find out! These simple, engaging stories present basic financial literacy concepts, such as saving, spending, borrowing, and comparison shopping to build a foundation for a lifetime of money smarts. Free downloadable series teaching guide available.

    Audience
    Juvenile**
    Non spécifié