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"Marking 20 years since the momentous victory, Tim Wharnsby delivers the inside story of how Gretzky built the team and Pat Quinn got them to the gold medal, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and personnel. Readers will hear directly from Gretzky, Jarome Iginla, Joe Sakic, Steve Yzerman, and more"--Provided by publisher.

To their family, neighbors, and online friends, Louise and David Turpin presented a picture of domestic bliss: dressing their thirteen children in matching outfits and buying them expensive gifts. But what police discovered when they entered the Turpin family home would eclipse the most shocking child abuse cases in history. For years, David and Louise had kept their children in increasing isolation, trapping them in a sinister world of torture, fear, and near starvation. In the first major account of the case, investigative journalist John Glatt delves into the disturbing details and recounts the bravery of the thirteen siblings in the face of unimaginable horror.

"The 1980s were a transformative decade for the NBA. Since its founding in 1946, the league had evolved from a bruising, earthbound game of mostly nameless, underpaid players to one in which athletes became household names for their thrilling, physics-defying play. The 1987 season was the peak of that golden era, a year of incredible drama that featured a pantheon of superstars in their prime-the most Hall of Famers competing at one time in any given season-battling for the title, and for their respective legacies. In 'When the Game Was War,' . . . author Rich Cohen tells the . . . story of this . . . season through the four teams, and the four players, who dominated it: Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics, Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers, Isiah Thomas and the Detroit Pistons, and a young Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. Taking the reader from rural Indiana to the southside of Chicago, suburban North Carolina to rust-belt Michigan, Cohen explores the diverse journeys each of these iconic players took before arriving on the big stage. Drawing from dozens of interviews with NBA insiders, Cohen brings to vivid life some of the . . . colorful characters of the era-like Bill Laimbeer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, and Charles Oakley . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Wayne Gretzky ruled the rink in the 1980s and 1990s. He has scored more points than any other player and holds the record for most points scored in a season. Follow the life of one of the greatest players in hockey history"--.

The night stalkers are some of the most elite members of the U.S. Army. Their dangerous missions frequently take them behind enemy lines.

"Wayne Gretzky . . . has scored more points than any other player and holds the record for most points scored in a season. Follow the life of one of the greatest players in hockey history"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . memoir by the Karate Kid and Cobra Kai actor that's equal parts nostalgia and contemporary relevance, based on both the classic movies and his current show [Cobra Kai]"--Provided by publisher.

"Michael J. Fox found success as a film and television actor at an early age. However, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his life and goals changed forever. Fox has continued acting, faced physical and emotional challenges, and shared his experiences and optimism with others. His foundation has raised more than $800 million to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. This book will show young readers more about Fox's life and views and help them understand the many issues people with disabilities face today"--Provided by publisher.

One of the most accomplished athletes in the history of professional sports, the author chronicles his extraordinary journey to making NHL history as well as shares insights about success, winning cultures, and how leaders can help teams overcome challenges.

"Michael J. Fox found success as a film and television actor at an early age. However, when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his life and goals changed forever. Fox has continued acting, faced physical and emotional challenges, and shared his experiences and optimism with others. His foundation has raised more than $800 million to fund research to find a cure for Parkinson's disease. This book will show young readers more about Fox's life and views and help them understand the many issues people with disabilities face today"--Provided by publisher.