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  • Herb Brooks: The Inside Story of a Hockey Mastermind

    The Inside Story of a Hockey Mastermind

    by John Gilbert ...
    The U. S. hockey team's victory at the 1980 Olympics was a "Miracle on Ice"--a miracle largely brought about by Herb Brooks, the legendary coach who forged that invincible team. Famously antagonistic toward the press at Lake Placid, Brooks nonetheless turned to sportswriter John Gilbert after each game, giving his longtime friend and confidant what became the most comprehensive coverage of the '80 ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD

  • Vicious and Immoral

    Homosexuality, the American Revolution, and the Trials of Robert Newburgh

    by John Gilbert McCurdy ...
    The fascinating story of a British army chaplain's buggery trial in 1774 reveals surprising truths about early America.On the eve of the American Revolution, the British army considered the case of a chaplain, Robert Newburgh, who had been accused of having sex with a man. Newburgh's enemies cited his flamboyant appearance, defiance of military authority, and seduction of soldiers as proof of his ... Read more

    $38.49 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Laying the Foundation

    Digital Humanities in Academic Libraries

    Edited by John W. White, Heather Gilbert ...
    Series series Charleston Insights in Library, Archival, and Information Sciences
    Laying the Foundation: Digital Humanities in Academic Libraries examines the library's role in the development, implementation, and instruction of successful digital humanities projects. It pays special attention to the critical role of librarians in building sustainable programs. It also examines how libraries can support the use of digital scholarship tools and techniques in undergraduate ... Read more

    Free

  • Audiobook

    Miracle in Lake Placid

    The Greatest Hockey Story Ever Told

    by John Gilbert ...
    Narrated by Brian Troxell ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 30 min

    A Celebration of America's Greatest Olympic Victory—the 1980 US–USSR Hockey Game!Forty years after the "Miracle on Ice" captivated the world, this book deeply examines the impact that singular event had on the people who played and coached in it and how that game changed the trajectory of American hockey. Seasoned journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way, and thanks to his detailed ... Read more

    $23.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Miracle in Lake Placid

    The Greatest Hockey Story Ever Told

    by John Gilbert ...
    A Celebration of America's Greatest Olympic Victory—the 1980 US–USSR Hockey Game!Forty years after the "Miracle on Ice" captivated the world, this book deeply examines the impact that singular event had on the people who played and coached in it and how that game changed the trajectory of American hockey. Seasoned journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way, and thanks to his detailed ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Cloud Native Development Patterns and Best Practices

    Practical architectural patterns for building modern, distributed cloud-native systems

    by John Gilbert ...
    Learn to apply cloud-native patterns and practices to deliver responsive, resilient, elastic, and message-driven systems with confidenceKey FeaturesUnderstand the architectural patterns involved in cloud-native architecturesMinimize risk by evolving your monolithic applications into distributed cloud-native systemsDiscover best practices for applying cloud-native patterns to your enterprise-level ... Read more

    $41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems

    Architecting for innovation with events, autonomous services, and micro frontends

    by John Gilbert ...
    A professional\\'s guide to solving complex problems while designing modern softwareKey FeaturesLearn best practices for designing enterprise-grade software systems from a seasoned CTODeeper your understanding of system reliability, maintainability, and scalabilityElevate your skills to a professional level by learning the most effective software design patterns and architectural conceptsBook ... Read more

    $51.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces You Have to Read in Your Life

    by Marcel Allain, Grant Allen, John Buchan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Erskine Childers, Wilkie Collins, Arthur Griffiths, Henry Rider Haggard, Thomas Hardy, Anthony Hope, William Andrew Johnston, Frederic Arnold Kummer, William Le Queux, Frank Norris, Edward Phillips Oppenheim, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Allen Upward, Louis Joseph Vance, Edgar Wallace, Fred Merrick White ...
    ⚡ Heart-pounding suspense. Shocking twists. Unforgettable thrillers. 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces You Have to Read in Your Life brings together a powerful collection of the greatest classics in the genre. From dark psychological tales and edge-of-your-seat mysteries to international intrigue and chilling crimes, these stories defined what it means to be thrilled. Inside, you'll encounter ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Software Architecture Patterns for Serverless Systems

    Architecting for innovation with event-driven microservices and micro frontends

    by John Gilbert ...
    Delve into the second edition to master serverless proficiency and explore new chapters on security techniques, multi-regional deployment, and optimizing observability.Key FeaturesGain insights from a seasoned CTO on best practices for designing enterprise-grade software systemsDeepen your understanding of system reliability, maintainability, observability, and scalability with real-world ... Read more

    $49.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Letter from Grosvenor Square

    An Account of a Stewardship

    by John Gilbert Winant ...
    In England's darkest hours, John Winant, U.S. Ambassador, became to the British a symbol of American fellowship and support. They looked up from the still-smoking rubble of their homes and saw him standing strong with the King or with Winston Churchill.As Ambassador, his chief concern was not only immediate agreement and understanding between the two countries, but also long-term good relations. ... Read more

    $4.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • JavaScript Cloud Native Development Cookbook

    Deliver serverless cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP

    by John Gilbert ...
    Master over 60 recipes to help you deliver completely scalable and serverless cloud-native applicationsKey FeaturesDevelop global scale and event-driven autonomous servicesContinuously deploy, test, observe, and optimize your servicesPractical Node.js recipes for serverless cloud-native developmentBook DescriptionCloud-native development is a modern approach to building and running applications ... Read more

    $41.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Burning White (5 of 5) [Dramatized Adaptation]

    The Lightbringer Saga 5

    by Brent Weeks ...
    Narrated by A Full Cast, Richard Rohan, Christopher Scheeren, Chris Stinson, Karen Novack, Thomas Penny, Bradley Smith, Yasmin Tuazon, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Kimberly Gilbert, Nick DePinto ...
    Series Audiobook 5 - Lightbringer

    Unabridged

    7 hours 35 min

    "In the stunning conclusion to the epic, New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks, kingdoms clash as Kip must finally escape his family's shadow in order to protect the land and people he loves.Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He's lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. ... Read more

    $31.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus