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The doctor will not see you now
Par Jane Poulson. 2002
Autobiography of Dr. Jane Poulson, the first blind person in Canada to become a practising doctor. Poulson suffered from diabetes…
and because of the disease, lost her sight and then experienced severe heart problems. Nonetheless she was an extremely accomplished doctor, published widely in leading medical journals, and showed great courage and endurance to all who knew her. She wrote this book during the last two years of her life. 2002.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 circus at the edge of the earth: travels with the Great Wallenda Circus
Par Charles Wilkins. 1998
The author travelled over three-thousand kilometres in Canada in order to get the inside story on life with a travelling…
circus. He vividly describes the seductive freedoms and horrific risks of traditional circus life. He also shares the lives of the circus performers and their motivations for becoming a member of a travelling troupe. 1998.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
Terry Fox: a story of hope
Par Maxine Trottier. 2005
Terry Fox was a typical Canadian kid who liked to play basketball and soccer, but whose 'ordinary' life was changed…
suddenly at age 18 when his leg was amputated because of cancer. This biography covers the life of Terry Fox and his reasons for running across Canada. Traces his progress from the run's beginning on April 12, 1980 in St. John's until its premature conclusion in Thunder Bay on September 1, 1980. Grades 2-4. 2005.Rebuilt: how becoming part computer made me more human
Par Michael Chorost. 2005
Science writer recounts his decision to get a cochlear implant, or a computer surgically imbedded in the skull, to artificially…
restore hearing after he became totally deaf in 2001. Describes his physical and mental changes and reflects on the implications of technological advances on the deaf community and on humanity. 2005.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.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.Looneyspoons: low-fat food made fun!
Par Janet Podleski, Greta Podleski. 1996
Labrador doctor: my life with the Grenfell Mission
Par W. A Paddon. 2002
Driving dog teams through the icy heart of a northern winter, bracing against the flimsy bulkhead of a frail ship…
battered by storms, removing an appendix on a heaving vessel while bluebottle flies buzz overhead - hard training for a future Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador. Tony Paddon here recounts his life, from his Labrador childhood to his time in the RCN during World War II, to his service as a Grenfell doctor operating out of St. Anthony, Newfoundland and North West River, Labrador. 1989.Company's coming for kids, lunches: Lunches
Par Jean Paré. 1998
Professor's portrait of German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), considered "the father of celestial mechanics." Examines Kepler's tribulations and triumphs as…
a protestant scientist during the Thirty Years' War, the Reformation, and the Counter-Reformation. Describes events such as his mother's witchcraft trial. Includes Kepler's letters and journal entries. 2004.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.Inventors: profiles in Canadian genius
Par Thomas Carpenter. 1990
Profiles of nine Canadian inventors who have had a profound impact on the fields of communication, travel and industry. Some…
of the inventions include hydroelectric power stations, synthetic fertilizers and the snowmobile. Senior High and adult readers. 1990.David Suzuki: the autobiography
Par David T Suzuki. 2006
The second volume of Suzuki's autobiography, as the now 70-year-old environmentalist reflects on his entire life - and on his…
hopes for the future. Begins with his life-changing encounters with racism while interned during World War II, and continues through his troubled teenage years and later successes as a scientist and host of CBC's The Nature of Things. Describes his growing consciousness of the natural world and humankind's precarious place in it; his travels throughout the world; and his meetings with international leaders. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006.