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Tecumseh & Brock: the War of 1812
Par James Laxer. 2012
At the turn of the nineteenth century, the British Empire is at the height of its ascendancy; Napoleonic France is…
struggling to maintain its position as a world power; the incumbent American empire is quickly expanding its territory, while the Native peoples struggle to establish their own confederacy. Laxer focusses on the Native struggle for nationhood and sovereignty; the battle between the British Empire and the United States over Upper and Lower Canada; and the unlikely friendship and political alliance between Shawnee chieftain Tecumseh and Major-General Sir Isaac Brock. 2012.The 49th paradox: Canada in North America
Par Richard Gwyn. 1985
The 7 habits of highly effective people: restoring the character ethic
Par Stephen R Covey. 1992
The $12 million stuffed shark: the curious economics of contemporary art
Par Donald N Thompson. 2008
Delves into the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world - artists, dealers, auction houses, and wealthy collectors. If…
it's true that 85 percent of new contemporary art is bad, why were record prices achieved at auction in 2006 and 2007? Explores money, lust, and the self-aggrandizement of possession in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work of art valuable while others are ignored. 2008.The Acadians: in search of a homeland
Par James Laxer. 2006
In 1604, a small group of migrants fled political turmoil and famine in France to start a new colony on…
Canada's east coast. Their roughly demarcated territory included what are now Canada's Maritime provinces, land that was fought over by the British and French empires until the Acadians were finally expelled in 1755. In the absence of a state, what defines an Acadian today is elusive, and while their community, centred in New Brunswick, is more confident than ever, it is entering a contentious debate about its future. Some descriptions of violence. 2006.Tempting Faith DiNapoli: A Novel
Par Lisa Gabriele. 2002
Faith genuinely wants to be a good Catholic girl and she's pretty sure Jesus loves her, though the evidence is…
sometimes difficult to find. The trouble is, Faith's angry with everyone in her family. She breaks every commandment and finds herself torn between who she wants to be and who she is. 2002.Ten prayers God always says yes to!: divine answers to life's most difficult problems
Par Anthony DeStefano. 2007
"Why are some of our prayers answered while some are not? How do we get God's attention? How do we…
get the divine 'Yes'? In a simple, straightforward style, Anthony DeStefano takes on the mysteries of prayer. He casts a wide net to appeal to all Christians everywhere without compromising the gospel one iota. c2007.Ten lost years, 1929-1939: memories of Canadians who survived the depression
Par Barry Broadfoot. 1973
Soumission à l'autorité: un point de vue expérimental
Par Stanley Milgram, Emy Molinié. 2004
Entre 1950 et 1963, le psychosociologue a effectué une série d'expériences. Parmi les essais, des hommes et des femmes recevaient…
l'ordre d'infliger à une personne des chocs électriques de plus en plus violents. Les résultats firent naître une controverse sur la soumission humaine à l'autorité et sur la responsabilité individuelle. Titre uniforme: Obedience to authority : an experimental view.Se libérer de la souffrance: au-delà de nos peines quotidiennes
Par Mark Epstein, Dominique David. 2015
" Ambition professionnelle, course aux gratifications, addictions en tout genre, multiplication des relations amoureuses, accumulation de biens, voyages lointains, antidépresseurs...…
ce sont là les multiples stratégies que nous propose en vain la culture contemporaine pour nous affranchir de la souffrance inhérente à l'existence. Or, tenter de fuir les émotions qui nous perturbent ne fait qu'accroître leur emprise. La souffrance nous rattrape toujours. Il existe une alternative à ce chemin et c'est le propos de Mark Epstein de nous y introduire. Il le fait avec d'autant plus de force qu'il combine les avancées les plus récentes de la psychanalyse en matière de traumatisme avec les enseignements ancestraux du bouddhisme. Car La vie est souffrance - la vie est dukkha , est le premier enseignement du Bouddha. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: The Trauma of Everyday Life.Struggle and hope: the story of Chinese Canadians
Par Paul Yee. 1996
Yee traces the history of Chinese immigration to Canada, which began in 1858. He talks about the challenges and racism…
they faced when they came, how they helped to change Canada's restrictive immigration policies, and how people of Chinese descent have contributed to Canada's social, economic, and cultural heritage. Grades 5-8. c1996.Talking tails: the incredible connection between people and their pets
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love. 2012
From our earliest beginnings, we have shared our lives with animals. Jane Drake and Ann Love explore the ties that…
humans and their pets have formed. With fun and fascinating facts, they address Dog People and Cat People. They also introduce us to more unusual pets, like Polly the parrot, who lived through the Klondike Gold Rush to be 126 years old by belting back whiskey, swearing, and biting gold miners. And, of course, there are fish and reptiles, rodents and horses, all of whom can be beloved pets. Grades 4-7. 2012.Tar sands: dirty oil and the future of a continent
Par Andrew Nikiforuk. 2008
Canada has one third of the world's oil source; it comes from the bitumen in the oil sands of Alberta.…
Advancements in technology and frenzied development have created the world's largest energy project in Fort McMurray, where the sticky bitumen is extracted from the earth. Providing almost 20 percent of America's fuel, much of this dirty oil is being processed in refineries in the Midwest, but Nikiforuk believes the project is polluting the air, poisoning the water, and destroying boreal forest, and argues for change. Some strong language. c2008.Supreme at last: the evolution of the Supreme Court of Canada
Par Peter James McCormick. 2000
Until 1949, court decisions in Canada were open to Britain for appeal. Since then, the Supreme Court has emerged as…
a powerful Canadian institution. The author tells the story of how the Court evolved and describes many of the well-known personalities who have sat on the bench. He also provides a portrait of the major events and daily life of the Court over the last five decades of the 20th century. 2000.Tales from the galley: stories of the working waterfront
Par Doreen Armitage. 2007
Doreen Armitage, author of "Around the Sound" (DC25120) returns with a fresh collection of salty tales from a varied collection…
of men who earn their living in, on or beside the sea. Some of these stories involve momentous events with sinking ships and loss of life, but most simply recount everyday happenings. c2007.Surprised by hope: rethinking heaven, the resurrection, and the mission of the church
Par N. T Wright. 2018
Award-winning author and New Testament scholar N. T. Wright tackles the problem of what happens to the dead and what…
will happen with the second coming of Jesus, and the answers may surprise you. Instead of us going to heaven, heaven will come to earth. 2018.Take action: World Wildlife Fund
Par Jane Drake, Ann Love, Pat Cupples. 1992
Discusses endangered species and endangered spaces such as condors, orchids and rain forests. Includes practical ideas on how to take…
action and various programs that some schools have tried. Grades 4-7. 1992.Take back the truth: confronting Papal power and the religious right
Par Joanna Manning. 2002
An introduction to the growing polarization within Christianity and its relationship with the modern world. With a warning against the…
ongoing retreat into fundamentalism and exclusivity, the reader is pointed, instead, toward inclusivity and compassion. 2002.Take off your glasses and see: how to heal your eyesight and expand your insight
Par Jacob Liberman. 1995
Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing…
properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. 1995.Take the step: the bridge will be there : inspiration and guidance for moving your life forward
Par Grace Cirocco. 2001
Most people want to change their lives for the better but don't know how. Cirocco gives readers an opportunity to…
assess their strengths and weaknesses and diagnose why they haven't taken the step. She then teaches how to take action by crystallizing goals and dreams, and shows how to nurture faith in ourselves and remove personal obstacles to accomplish our life's work. c2001.