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Rise of the necrofauna: the science, ethics, and risks of de-extinction
Par Britt Wray, George M Church. 2017
What happens when you try to recreate a woolly mammoth--fascinating science, or conservation catastrophe? Wray takes us deep into the…
minds and labs of some of the world's most progressive thinkers to find out the truth about de-extinction. She introduces us to renowned futurists like Stewart Brand and scientists like George Church, who are harnessing the powers of CRISPR gene editing in the hopes of "reviving" extinct passenger pigeons, woolly mammoths, and heath hens. But we also hear from more cautionary voices, like those of researcher and award-winning author Beth Shapiro and environmental philosopher Thomas van Dooren. Through conversations with these and other thought leaders, Wray reminds us that de-extinction could bring just as many dangers as it does possibilities. What happens, for example, when we bring an "unextinct" creature back into the wild? How can we care for these strange animals and ensure their comfort and safety--not to mention our own and that of other creatures? 2017.Rise to greatness: the history of Canada from the Vikings to the present
Par Conrad Black. 2014
Spanning 874 to 2014, and beginning from Canada's first inhabitants and the early explorers, the author vividly recounts the story…
of Canada's development from colony to dominion to country. He persuasively reveals that while many would argue that Canada was perhaps never predestined for greatness, the opposite is in fact true: the emergence of a magnificent country, against all odds, was a remarkable achievement. Bestseller. 2014. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.Riddles of existence: a guided tour of metaphysics
Par Theodore Sider, Earl Brink Conee. 2005
The questions of metaphysics are among the deepest and most puzzling: What is time? Am I free in my actions?…
Why is there something rather than nothing? The authors make metaphysics accessible, bringing the riddles to life and showing how stimulating they can be to think about. 2005.Resilience: a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer
Par Susan Wener. 2014
Susan Wener survived cancer not once, but twice. The first time, she followed the traditional route of surgery and chemotherapy.…
The second time, she went renegade, stepping out into the field of alternative medicine. This book brings to life a journey of more than thirty years, years filled with joy as well as physical, psychological, and spiritual challenges. As an educator and therapist who helps individuals cope with life threatening illness, Wener brings a unique perspective to this story. c2014.Report from Engine Co. 82
Par Dennis Smith. 1999
Recounts the experiences of Fireman First-Grade Dennis Smith and his colleagues in the New York City Fire Department. In the…
South Bronx, the crew not only fights fires but handles drug overdose cases, settles marital spats, breaks up brawls, and waters down the streets on hot summer nights. Bestseller. 1999.Remembering the farm: memories of farming, ranching, and rural life in Canada, past and present
Par Allan Anderson. 1977
Redefining success: still making mistakes
Par W. Brett Wilson. 2013
The popular co-star of CBC’s award-winning Dragons’ Den recounts how he was forced to redefine his life, making health and…
key relationships his first priorities. Through trial and error, he discovered that these simple virtues are foundations for real, enduring success, both in business and in life. Not just for entrepreneurs and business people, this book outlines how we can change our lives for the better by re-evaluating our personal definitions of success, then reworking them into a life plan that is feasible, lasting, and rewarding. Bestseller. 2013, c2012.Red notice: a true story of high finance, murder, and one man's fight for justice
Par Bill Browder. 2015
A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young…
tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin's corruption. Bestseller. 2015.Real ponies don't go oink!
Par Patrick F McManus. 2000
In this collection of essays, McManus treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch and…
Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog’s climbing a tree, to the class clown’s finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door’s gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. 2000.Ready to retire?: the new reality of retirement and what you and your spouse need to know
Par Lyndsay Green. 2016
By looking at retirement from men's perspectives, this book will explore issues that have been given short shrift by the…
mass media and in retirement literature. The interviewees will include the newly retired, those working part-time, and the fully retired, and represent a range of income and education levels and professional and personal circumstances. The author will also be interviewing their wives and partners. By helping women understand why men think about retirement the way they do, the author hopes to separate fiction from fact and free people's minds to reimagine retirement. Bestseller. 2016.Radar, hula hoops, and playful pigs: 67 digestible commentaries on the fascinating chemistry of everyday life
Par Joseph A Schwarcz. 2002
If chemistry makes you think of Bunsen burners, petri dishes and pipettes, you'll be relieved to discover that there's a…
whole other side to science. This book is full of fascinating facts about the weird and wonderful world of chemical reactions, and explains such mysteries as the attractive power of armpit odour, the true nature of Silly Putty, and even the connection between witches and their broomsticks. 2002.Race and human evolution: A Fatal Attraction
Par Milford H Wolpoff, Rachel Caspari. 1997
Two paleoanthropologists explore opposing theories of human evolution, the origins of modern physical characteristics, and the roots of racial variation.…
They compare the "Eve theory" of recent human origin with a multiregional model that posits a more gradual, diverse process of development. 1997.Qu'est-ce que le boson de Higgs mange en hiver et autres détails essentiels
Par Pauline Gagnon. 2015
Voici enfin un livre écrit en termes simples s'adressant à tous ceux et celles qui désirent en savoir un peu…
plus sur la physique des particules, mais qui n'ont pas nécessairement de bases en sciences. Une bonne dose de curiosité leur suffira pour découvrir tout un monde allant de l'infiniment petit jusqu'à l'infiniment grand. 2015. Titre uniforme: Who cares about particle physics?Qui a peur d'Alexander Lowen?: Une Therapeute Raconte
Par Edith Fournier. 1995
Par l'auteure de "La mère d'Édith", un récit relatant la mort de sa mère atteinte de la maladie d'Alzheimer. L'auteure,…
une psychothérapeute, nous livre un récit-témoignage sur la thérapie bioénergétique, une approche corporelle de la psychothérapie. Elle raconte avec honnêteté et simplicité son cheminement personnel et parle de la méthode et du thérapeute Lowen qu'elle a côtoyé pendant trois ans. 1995.Quiet strength: The Principles, Practices, And Priorities Of A Winning Life
Par Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker. 2008
When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI - and made history as the first…
African American coach to win the big game - millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done? Dungy reveals the secrets to his success - principles, practices, and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypes, and the tragic loss of a child. Bestseller. 2008.Quinn: the life of a hockey legend
Par Dan Robson. 2015
Pat Quinn was the tough working-class kid who had fought his way to the very top of the hockey world.…
He had butted heads with superstars, with management, and with the league itself. And he had also succeeded at every level, finishing his journeyman's career as the captain of an NHL team, then quickly emerged as one of the best coaches in the league. He gathered executive titles like hockey cards, and done things his own way, picking up a law degree along the way. He was brash, dour, and abrasive--and people loved him for his alloy of pugnacity and flair, his three-piece suits and cigars, his Churchillian heft and his scowl. Bestseller. 2015.Que faire de notre cerveau? (Le temps d'une question)
Par Catherine Malabou. 2004
La question que pose ici Catherine Malabou est la suivante: la description du cerveau aujourd'hui n'est-elle pas l'image du monde…
capitaliste dans lequel nous vivons? Ne décrit-elle pas une autre forme de pouvoir qui ne serait pas centralisé mais n'en resterait pas moins un poste de commande, d'où on encense l'adaptabilité absolue, la flexibilité et d'où on rejette les individus sans mobilité, trop rigides? Ne soyons pas dupes de la façon dont on nous parle de notre cerveau. 2004.Quand des scientifiques déraillent
Par Marc Hallet. 1999
Pulleys and gears (Machines in action)
Par Angela Royston. 2001
A look at pulleys and gears and how they are used to make machines work. These two gadgets are used…
in escalators, cars, fishing rods, and many other places. Grades 2-4. 2001.Pour un pacte écologique
Par Nicolas Hulot. 2006
"Au printemps 2006, j'ai proposé au Comité de veille écologique de ma fondation de travailler avec moi à ce qui…
pourrait constituer les bases d'un pacte écologique entre les Français et leur nouveau président. Ce programme d'action, à la fois ambitieux et réaliste, vise à définir clairement des objectifs politiques et à proposer des mesures concrètes, techniquement et juridiquement applicables dès le début de son mandat, ainsi que des initiatives diplomatiques prioritaires. Au XVIIIe siècle, la France des Lumières montra au reste du monde que l'homme pouvait prendre en main son destin. Elle peut à nouveau être à l'avant-garde d'une mutation essentielle pour le genre humain." Nicolas Hulot. 2006.