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PHOTOGRAPHY: A CONCISE HISTORY
A dedicated amateur photographer all my adult life, I have often thought of writing a concise history of the subject. It isn’t that there are no other histories of the subject. But most of these are reference works or just specialized studies dedicated to one or a few photographers. I know of no work that pretends to cover the entire subject, yet could be read over a weekend. One might think of including enough references so that a potential reader could track down all the further details. There is no longer a need for a “Monster Book,” where every thought is illustrated by a picture.
Hockey in Broome County
The Broome Dusters played their first home game at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena on October 18, 1973. The game was symbolic of what was to come. Down 6-0, they fought back only to lose 8-7. Their fan support followed a similar pattern, lukewarm at first and then ferociously loyal. Hockey became a passion for local fans and has continued to be so to this day. When the Dusters disbanded, they were followed by the Whalers, Rangers, B.C. Iceman, and the Senators. Hockey in Broome County tells this fascinating story with more than 200 photographs and engaging text. Relive the heroics of the Dusters' Rod Bloomfield, "the little guy that everyone picked on." Then skip ahead to the crowd-pleasing toughness of the Whalers' Randy MacGregor and the more recent brilliance of the Senators' Jason Spezza.
The Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have captured the Stanley Cup five times since 1991--more than any NHL team during the same period. Joining the NHL in 1967 as an expansion team, they waddled their way through years of heavy losses both on and off the ice--bad trades, horrible draft picks, a revolving door of owners, general managers and coaches, and even a bankruptcy. Somehow, they hung on long enough to draft superstar Mario Lemieux in 1984 and eventually claim their first championship, attracting a large fanbase along the way. Packed with colorful recollections from former players, reporters and team officials, this book tells the complete story of the Penguins' first 25 years, chronicling their often hilarious, sometimes tragic transformation from bumbling upstarts to one of hockey's most accomplished franchises.
When the NHL Invaded Japan
When the NHL announced in early 1976 that its two worst teams, the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts, would travel to Japan for a four-game exhibition series dubbed the Coca-Cola Bottlers' Cup, fans and media were baffled. The Capitals and the Scouts were both expansion teams, with a combined 46 wins, 236 losses and 38 ties in their first two seasons--stats made more dismal when considering seven of those wins were against each other. Yet lagging so hopelessly behind the rest of the NHL, they were perfect for a one-off event on the other side of the globe. The series was an eye-opening success. Players skated on an Olympic swimming pool ringed with rickety boards hung with fishing nets that boomeranged pucks into their faces, as curious Japanese fans gasped at the gap-toothed Canadians wrestling on the ice. Filled with rare photos and player recollections, this book tells the story of how two league doormats became hockey heroes half-way around the world.
NUNAVUT
NUNAVUT en langue Inuit désigne « notre terre ». Aviateur photographe depuis quelques décennies, je me suis donné comme mission de vous la présenter vu du ciel. Peu de gens ont cette chance de survoler ainsi notre planète et d’en apprécier ses trésors. Pendant cinq ans, j’ai eu ce privilège avec l’équipe de photographes de La Terre vu du ciel (Yann Arthus Bertrand). J’en ai rapporté des milliers de clichés qui montrent jusqu’à quel point notre terre est magnifique et qu’elle offre de véritables œuvres d’art à ceux qui veulent bien les voir. Le NUNAVUT vu du ciel vous offre cette chance d’apprécier la très grande richesse visuelle de ce territoire encore vierge et inconnu. Il est en quelque sorte la suite logique de mon premier ouvrage Nunavik paru en 2010 . NUNAVUT vous présente le second territoire Inuit du Canada et le plus grand aussi. Il vous montre des paysages à couper le souffle. C’est un territoire grandiose mais fragile, dont nous devons prendre soin.
Hometown Heroes
A variety of inspirational stories about men and women from the tri-state area who excelled in some way to become heroes in their hometown. Many all-time favorites are profiled.
Amazing Earth
An exhilarating guided tour around the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth - perfect for readers aged 7+ with big imaginations and a thirst for adventure. This book will transport you to the far flung reaches of the globe to discover places so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real. Have you ever seen a waterfall that looks like it's on fire, a cave filled with bright blue glow worms, or a bright pink lake? Well that's exactly the kind of thing the pages of this book are filled with (along with much, much more). Inspired by explorer's journals, this is the ultimate guide for curious kids with a love for learning. Every page dives deep into explaining the science behind various natural phenomena, a place's historical or cultural significance, and more. So if you're an eager explorer, turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas, and other jaw-dropping places from around the world.
OBJECTIF NORD, Le Québec au-delà du 49e
OBJECTIF NORD/Le Québec au-delà du 49e est un ouvrage bilingue (français et anglais) destiné aux publics de tous âges. Il compte plus de 100 images époustouflantes et grandioses de 3 grands photographes d’exception. Des images fortes, des paysages magnifiques, des vues surprenantes, souvent émouvantes, au cœur d’un territoire d’une beauté insoupçonnée. Ce livre montre le NORD comme on ne l’a jamais vu. Les auteurs Serge Bouchard et Jean Désy ont parcouru le NORD. Ils en sont follement amoureux. Ils en parlent avec passion. Ils le racontent avec ferveur. Ils décrivent toute la magnificence de ce vaste territoire couvrant la majeure partie du Québec. Leurs textes sont imp...
Le Québec vu d'en haut
Depuis plus de 25 ans, l’aviateur-photographe Mario Faubert sillonne la province pour en saisir les splendeurs vues du ciel, au gré des saisons. Il nous présente un véritable hymne à la magnificence du Québec et nous rappelle que ce territoire grandiose mais fragile doit être protégé. D’une qualité inégalée, c’est le premier livre du genre qui couvre l’ensemble du territoire québécois et qui réunit autant de photos époustouflantes, prises en avion ou au moyen d’un drone. Découvrez la plus spectaculaire envolée en images aériennes sur le Québec jamais réalisée! Préface du commandant Robert Piché Textes de chansons de Gilles Vigneault, Félix Leclerc, Robert Charlebois et Raoul Duguay
