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The black battalion: 1916-1920 : Canada's best kept military secret
Par Calvin W Ruck. 1987
Since the American War of Independence, black soldiers had served in both the British and Canadian armies, and fought in…
British wars throughout the nineteenth century. At the outbreak of World War I, however, most black Canadian volunteers were rejected on the basis of their skin colour. Finally, in 1916, the first and only Black battalion in Canadian military history was authorized. The No. 2 Construction Battalion, CEF, consisted of approximately 600 soldiers, and was commended for its discipline and service at the end of the war. It was disbanded in 1920. c1987.The big red horse: the story of Secretariat and the loyal groom who loved him
Par Lawrence Scanlan. 2007
On March 30, 1970, a wobbly foal named Secretariat was born on a farm in Virginia - but he was…
no ordinary horse. He was bigger and more muscled than racehorses his age, and after a slow start and lots of training, he went on to compete for the biggest prize in racing - the Triple Crown. This is also the story of the one person who helped Secretariat the most - feeding him grain, bathing him, and chatting with him at dawn each day - his groom, Edward "Shorty" Sweat. Grades 5-8. 2007.Sous le charme des courges et des citrouilles: 75 recettes irrésistibles pour découvrir leurs savoureuses personnalités
Par Louise Gagnon, Dominique Lafond. 2011
Nutritives et succulentes, les courges nous fascinent et n'en demeurent pas moins intimidantes. Dans ce livre, Louise Gagnon nous invite…
à les apprivoiser. Se faisant entremetteuse, elle nous révèle leurs différentes personnalités et nous prodigue de précieux conseils pour bien les choisir, les préparer et les conserver. Pour compléter l'opération de charme, elle propose 75 recettes légères ou franchement gourmandes, à la fois savoureuses et simples à préparer. c2011.Sur la ligne de feu: autobiographie d'un juge en chef
Par Jules Deschênes. 1988
L'auteur, Jules Deschenes, a occupé le poste de juge en chef de la Cour supérieure du Québec de 1973 à…
1983. Il a connu une carrière multiforme et s'est trouvé au centre d'événements qui ont marqué l'histoire contemporaine du Québec et du Canada. Son livre est un grand voyage historique, géographique et politique, celui d'une vie accomplie. c1988.The art of cooking for the diabetic
Par Mary Abbott Hess, Katharine Middleton. 1978
Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice…
on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while travelling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and desserts. 1996, c1978.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
The Anne of Green Gables cookbook
Par Kate Macdonald. 2003
A collection of 25 recipes inspired by passages from the Anne books, by the granddaughter of L. M. Montgomery. Includes…
cooking tips and definitions of important terms, and each recipe comes with a list of utensils needed. Enjoy a non-alcoholic "Diana Barry's Favourite Raspberry Cordial", and "Marilla's Plum Pudding" - without the mouse! Grades 4-7. 2003.The 100-mile diet: a year of local eating
Par Alisa Dawn Smith, J. B MacKinnon. 2007
Over a meal of fish, potatoes, and wild mushrooms foraged outside their cabin in British Columbia, the authors decide to…
embark on a year of eating food grown within 100 miles of their Vancouver apartment. They begin an exploration of the foodways of the Pacific Northwest, learn to can their own vegetables, and reconnect with local growers, fishermen, and ranchers to know where their food comes from and who has produced it. They also lose weight, bicker, and down hefty quantities of white wine from local vineyards. Some strong language. 2007.Success in your studies for Aboriginal students
Par Brent Stonefish. 2007
This informative guide will help First Nation, Métis and Inuit adult learners excel and achieve their educational goals when attending…
a post-secondary program. It looks at the various aspects of student life that one may face while going to school. 2007.Tamarind & saffron: favourite recipes from the Middle East
Par Claudia Roden. 1999
The collection of new and updated recipes are simple to prepare and healthy without losing any of their exotic flavours…
and aromas. Recipes include Aubergines in a spicy honey sauce; baby onions in tamarind and lamb with chickpeas and chestnuts. 1999.Sweet!: the delicious story of candy
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2007
How candy makers through the ages have transformed bee barf, mammal secretions, aphid poop, stem sap, root pulp and bean…
fat into the yummy sweets we love - from ancient Egypt's marshmallows to modern fudge, gummy worms, and chocolate-chip cookies. Also describing treats popular around the world, the authors cover processes and ingredients and include visits to a jelly-bean factory, a chocolatier, and a private kitchen before finishing with a mouthwatering trip to a candy store. Grades 3-6. 2007.Survival in Auschwitz: the Nazi assault on humanity
Par Primo Levi. 1996
In 1943, Primo Levi, a twenty-five-year-old chemist and "Italian citizen of Jewish race" was arrested by Italian fascists and deported…
from his native Turin to Auschwitz. This is his account of his ten months in the German death camp, of systematic cruelty and miraculous endurance. Included is a conversation between Philip Roth and Primo Levi never before published in book form. Descriptions of violence. 1996. Uniform title: Se questo è un uomo.Secrets d'histoire et autres histoires d'alcôve
Par Karen Dolby, Olivier Cechman. 2014
" 69 Année érotique, dit la chanson. Pas si sûr, en réalité ! Si certains pensent qu'auparavant régnait un calme…
plat en la matière, Secrets d'histoire et autres histoires d'alcôve prouve le contraire en dévoilant les épisodes sulfureux de l'Antiquité à nos jours. Rois et reines, hommes politiques, philosophes ou stars du show-biz Des lupanars aux pratiques débauchées des grands de ce monde, en passant par leurs correspondances épistolaires hautes en couleur, ce livre instructif va changer votre vision des choses. Découvrez les secrets inavoués de Jules César, Napoléon, François Ier, Marcel Proust, Salvador Dalí, Albert Einstein, Marilyn et bien d'autres encore... " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: History's naughty bits.Starting from scratch: what you should know about food and cooking
Par Sarah Elton. 2014
Beginning with an exploration of taste and the way it works, the author explains how ingredients have been on the…
move for centuries, resulting in the unique and fusion flavours we love today. She breaks down the science of food and cooking into bite-sized, easily digestible pieces of information. Young readers will be able to make sense of recipes, measure and substitute ingredients, and stock a pantry. They'll also discover that food is much more than just a pre-packaged meal. Grades 4-7. 2014.Spaghetti western: how my father brought Italian food to the West
Par Maria L Cioni. 2006
Genesio (Gene) Cioni was sixteen when he left Italy in the 1920s to find a vibrant, close-knit Italian community in…
the burgeoning city of Calgary. Gene left behind the barber trade to follow his passion for food and cooking, as he worked his way up from busboy to cook to become one of western Canada's first celebrity chefs. His daughter Maria's recollections of growing up in the family restaurant bring alive the food and treasured traditions that enriched her family's life. Includes recipes. 2006.Steeped in tradition: a celebration of tea
Par Frances Hoffman. 1997
This brief history of the tradition of taking afternoon tea also includes recipes for tea time snacks, a directory to…
tea houses located in Ontario, and the author's own memories of tea times with her family. 1997.Jean Lumb, a recipient of the Order of Canada, shares the story of her immigration to Canada, her contribution to…
the changing of Canada's immigration laws, and her efforts in saving Chinatown communities across Canada. Grades 5-8. 1997.Slow cooker recipes
Par Jean Paré. 1998
A collection of quick and easy recipes that feature appetizers, beverages, breads, desserts, soups, stews, vegetables and more, all made…
with a slow cooker. Simple to prepare and using everyday ingredients, these recipes promise to be ready when you are. 1998.Start fresh: your child's jump start to lifelong healthy eating
Par Tyler Florence. 2011
Chef Tyler Florence believes that everybody deserves to eat delicious, flavourful food prepared with care and the freshest ingredients, and…
that goes for babies, too. He presents quick, user-friendly recipes for 60 purees packed with simple, easy-to-digest fruits, vegetables, and grains - nothing processed allowed. A practical guide that will give parents the tools they need to prepare nutritious food their babies will love. 2011.Stolen from our embrace: the abduction of First Nations children and the restoration of aboriginal communities
Par Suzanne Fournier, Ernie Crey. 1997
Describes the treatment of aboriginal children in Canada who were taken to live in residential schools. The story is told…
using interviews and anecdotes shared by those who attended the schools. The current state of aboriginal affairs is also discussed. 1997.