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The heretic in Darwin's court: the life of Alfred Russel Wallace
Par Ross A Slotten. 2004
Physician traces the life of nineteenth-century British naturalist and explorer Alfred Wallace (1823-1913), a colleague of Charles Darwin. Examines Wallace's…
lower-class background, self-education, and socialist views. Discusses his acceptance of spiritualism, environmentalism, and other ideologies scientists typically avoided. Also covers his research travels into dangerous tropical jungles. 2004.The diabetes diet: Dr. Bernstein's low-carbohydrate solution
Par Richard K Bernstein, Marcia Miele. 2005
For diabetics, diet is more than a lifestyle choice - it's the key to controlling the course of their disease.…
Many struggle to maintain a healthy weight because the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association are unhelpful in regulating blood sugar - the critical component in keeping diabetes in check. Dr. Bernstein provides a low-carbohydrate approach that has enabled his patients, and himself, to take control of their disease. 2005.The complete Canadian living cookbook: 350 inspired recipes
Par Elizabeth Baird. 2001
Over 350 recipes highlight fresh takes on favourite classics, regional specialties, and dishes that celebrate Canada's cultural mosaic. From perfect,…
crispy-skinned chicken to cedar-planked salmon, and from the ultimate gooey butter tart to mocha marjolaine, there are recipes for every cook and every occasion. Authoritative reference material offers tips and advice on technique, shopping, nutrition and healthy eating, food storage, and making meals ahead of time. 2001.The baby's table: over 100 easy, healthy and homemade recipes for the pickiest, most deserving eaters on the planet
Par Brenda Bradshaw, Lauren Donaldson Bramley. 2004
Stephen Harper and the future of Canada
Par William Johnson. 2005
Chronicles Harper's political beginnings, his stint with the Mulroney Progressive Conservatives, the events that led to him becoming a key…
architect of the Reform party, and his rescue of the Canadian Alliance, which led to the merger with the Progressive Conservatives to create the new Conservative Party. Author Johnson attempts to dispel the myths and set out the facts about the (then) leader of the opposition. Bestseller 2005.Prisoner of Tehran: a memoir
Par Marina Nemat. 2007
The author recalls her life as a Christian in Iran. Discusses her childhood, her two-year internment in Ayatollah Khomeini's prison…
from age sixteen, and her rescue by her interrogator, Ali. Covers her marriage to Ali, his death, and Nemat's emigration to Canada. Some descriptions of sex. Descriptions of violence. Some strong language. Canada Reads 2012. 2007.Paul Martin: the power of ambition
Par John Gray. 2003
Traces the course of Paul Martin's early life and his success in business, as well as the partnership and split…
between him and Jean Chrétien. Six months after he left business for politics, he announced that he would be a candidate for the leadership of the Liberal party. His reach for the leadership in 1990 was a failure, but Martin still appears destined to be the 21st prime minister of Canada. 2003.On six continents: a life in Canada's foreign service, 1966-2002
Par James Bartleman. 2004
From his humble origins as an Aboriginal child whose first home was a tent near a dump in Muskoka, Ontario,…
Bartleman rose to become a legend in Canada's foreign service. He served as ambassador to Cuba, Israel, South Africa, and Australia, was Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's foreign policy advisor, and is Ontario's lieutenant-governor and a member of the Order of Canada. 2004.Nigella express
Par Nigella Lawson. 2007
Featuring fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas, effortless entertaining and easy, delicious meals, "Nigella Express" is her…
solution to eating well when time is short. This new book is every working mother's dream and a joy for everyone who wants to cook but can't seem to find the time. 2007.Never retreat, never explain, never apologize: my life, my politics
Par Deborah Grey. 2004
Starting as a teacher in rural Alberta, Deborah Grey eventually became the first elected MP of the Reform party, with…
a no-nonsense style, a willingness to praise or criticize her parliamentary colleagues as she saw fit, and a taste for one-liners. In looking back, she discusses her family and faith, while remaining unapologetic in her criticisms of Stockwell Day as Alliance leader and defending the party against accusations of racism. 2004.New classics: our most requested recipes made simple
Par Kraft Kitchens Staff. 2003
The most requested and popular recipes, collected as a result of letters, emails and phone calls from Kraft customers. Includes…
5 sections: starters & soups, salads & sides, main dishes, desserts, and kids' classics. 2003.More heartsmart cooking with Bonnie Stern
Par Bonnie Stern. 1997
Stern presents more than 200 new recipes built around the "total diet" approach to nutrition, which emphasizes balance, variety, and…
moderation. Also discusses tips on menu planning and food shopping. Recipes include nutritional analyses. 1997.Living things we love to hate: facts, fantasies & fallacies
Par Des Kennedy. 1992
Kennedy examines our relationships with everything we are supposed to hate -- from dandelions to snakes. With anecdotes and interesting…
facts, he talks about our war against pests and tries to reconcile humanity to the natural world. 1992.Mackenzie: a political biography of William Lyon Mackenzie
Par John Sewell. 2002
Mackenzie started out in Scotland, gaining political experience during the 1820 uprisings in Glasgow. Arriving in Canada, he became the…
first mayor of Toronto, and he was also the leader of the Rebellion of 1837. History has often dismissed him as an almost comical figure or else portrayed him as the political pothead who bungled the Rebellion. 2002.Looneyspoons: low-fat food made fun!
Par Janet Podleski, Greta Podleski. 1996
Company's coming for kids, lunches: Lunches
Par Jean Paré. 1998
Gordon Ramsay makes it easy
Par Gordon Ramsay, Mark Sargeant, Helen Tillott. 2005
Chef Gordon Ramsay shows how you can eat great food without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen.…
Using the best ingredients and uncomplicated cooking methods, he presents 100 quick and easy recipes for every possible occasion. 2005.Jamie at home: cook your way to the good life
Par Jamie Oliver. 2007
Jamie's book offers no-nonsense simple cooking with great flavours all year round. His recipes are inspired by his vegetable patch,…
and are divided up into the four seasons to give an idea of when each kind of garden produce emerges. The book also offers advice on how to grow your own vegetables. 2007.Jamie's Italy
Par Jamie Oliver. 2005
Jamie's journey takes the reader all over Italy to cook with and learn from the real masters of Italian cuisine:…
the locals. As a result the text provides more than 120 recipes for everything from risotto to roasts and spaghetti to stews. 2005.In my own name: a memoir
Par Maureen McTeer. 2003
Born and raised in Ottawa, at twenty McTeer was already a seasoned political worker when she went to work for…
Joe Clark. The young M.P. from Alberta was thirteen years her senior, and eventually became her husband in 1973. Maureen McTeer has helped shape and change many aspects of Canadian life with an active political life of her own. 2003.