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Cataract surgery: a patient's guide to cataract treatment
Par Uday Devgan. 2008
More than 2.5 million Canadians have cataracts, with many needing surgery. This handbook covers the most frequently asked questions, such…
as What type of new lens is implanted in the eye? What type of anesthesia is used? Is there pain after the surgery? and How soon will vision improve? 2008.Just married: gay marriage and the expansion of human rights
Par Kevin Bourassa, Joe Varnell. 2002
A firsthand account of an event that made human rights history in January 2001 - the marriage of two gay…
couples by the Metropolitan Community Church in Toronto. Follows the couples' attempts to get married with the support of both church and state. Demonstrates how individuals can make a difference, and how personal commitment and political activism are often based in daily life. 2002.The right to remain silent is one of the most easily recognized and oft-quoted constitutional rights in American culture, yet…
there is widespread misunderstanding about the right and the protections promised under the Fifth Amendment. Dershowitz reveals precisely why our Fifth Amendment rights matter and how they are being reshaped, limited, and in some cases revoked in the wake of 9/11. 2008.In praise of stay-at-home moms
Par Laura Schlessinger. 2009
They number in the millions and they are incredibly important to families and to our society, yet they are underappreciated,…
little respected, and even controversial. Who are they? They are the stay-at-home moms. Dr. Laura, building on principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, provides a wealth of advice and support, as well as compassion and inspiration, to women as they navigate the wonders and struggles of being stay-at-home moms. 2009.I suck at girls
Par Justin Halpern, Seán Schemmel. 2012
Birding with Yeats: a memoir
Par Lynn Thomson. 2014
The author is the mother of a blended family of four children. The book documents the five-year period when she…
and her youngest son start bird watching, when he’s 13, as a way to spend time in nature and away from everyday stress. Over the course of these five years, she learns a lot more about birds than she ever dreamed possible, but she also experiences a unique closeness with her son and the wonder that comes with the beauty of the natural world. 2014.Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul celebrates the magic of gardening - the feeling of satisfaction that comes from creating…
something from nothing; the physical and spiritual renewal gained after a day in the garden; and the special moments spent in nature with friends and family. Written by hobbyists and celebrity gardeners, the stories relate the joys and challenges of gardening, with chapters on Blossoming Friendships, The Family Tree, Love in Bloom, The Seasons of Life, Overcoming Obstacles and Potpourri. 2000.Girl meets girl: a dating survival guide
Par Diana Cage. 2007
This new, definitive dating guide for lesbian, bisexual and bicurious women, contains indispensable advice on how to read a personal…
ad, make the first move and figure out who pays on a date. It also features sex tips for beginners and advanced players! 2007.City gardens: Creative Urban Gardens And Expert Design Ideas
Par Liz Primeau, Ed Primeau Liz. 2004
A tour of gardens across Canada, covering: Small Gardens, Classic Gardens, Perennial Gardens, Family Gardens, and Serenity Gardens. Offers landscape…
designers' strategies for making small spaces look bigger, dark spaces look brighter, and condominium buildings less noticeable. There are also step-by-step instructions for family projects and advice on subjects ranging from growing roses to building a bog. 2004.Hard to do: the surprising, feminist history of breaking up (Exploded Views Ser.)
Par Kelli María Korducki. 2018
From Jane Austen to Taylor Swift, a look at the surprising politics of romantic love and its dissolution. Whatever the…
underlying motives - be they love, financial security, or mere masochism - the fact is that getting involved in a romantic partnership is emotionally, morally, and even politically fraught. Korducki turns a Marxist lens on the relatively short history of romantic partnership, tracing how the socio-economic dynamics between men and women have transformed the ways women conceive of domestic partnership. With perceptive, reported insights on the ways marriage and divorce are legislated, the rituals of twentieth-century courtship, and contemporary practices for calling it off, Korducki reveals that, for all women, choosing to end a relationship is a radical action with very limited cultural precedent. 2018.Blood, marriage, wine & glitter: essays
Par S. Bear Bergman. 2013
In his third essay collection, Bear tackles the concept of the 'modern family' as one of two trans parents of…
a young son; in Bear's extended family 'orchard', drag sisters, leather mentors, sperm-donor parents and other relations provide more branches of love and support than a mere family tree. “Blood, Marriage, Wine & Glitter” is a thought-provoking book that redefines the notion of what family is and can be. c2013. Uniform title: Essays.Crazy about gardening: reflections on the sweet seductions of a garden
Par Des Kennedy. 1994
Better house and planet: Over 500 Tips For Efficient Housekeeping
Par Marjorie Harris. 1991
Everyday law: a survival guide for Canadians
Par Jack Batten, Marjorie Harris. 1987
Easy-to-follow handbook that outlines the common legal problems which every Canadian faces. Discusses such subjects as choosing a lawyer, preparing…
a will, getting married, going to court, and buying a house. c1987.Home sweet maison: the French art of making a home
Par Danielle Postel-Vinay. 2018
This book is a narrative-meets-lifestyle guide that will inspire readers to model their own living spaces in the French style,…
using French concepts and routines to change our homes (and thus our relationships and our lives) for the better. 2018.Author Rachel Simmons offers advice on teaching girls self-compassion as an alternative to self-criticism, resisting the constant urge to compare…
themselves to peers, navigating toxic elements of social media, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support when they need it. 2018.Dee offers a practical solution for organizing one's home, office, and life by eliminating clutter, creating an empowering office space,…
finding peace amidst the chaos of life, and enhancing order and serenity. 2007.Gardening grief & glory: Ed Lawrence answers your gardening questions
Par Ed Lawrence, Liane E Benoit. 2006
For more than two decades Ed Lawrence has shared his encyclopedic knowledge of the horticultural world with callers to his…
radio show. He’s compiled the best of those queries and answers into a practical, hands-on compendium of horticultural peril and redemption. Explores the tragedy of drought, infestation, wilt and other horticultural hazards and offers practical insights and readily-rendered solutions. Whether your dahlias are drooping, your maples are moping or your grass has grubs, Ed Lawrence has all the answers! 2006.Healing the eye the natural way: alternative medicine and macular degeneration
Par Edward Kondrot. 2000
A look at how to heal and care for your eyes with nutrition, vitamin therapy, mineral therapy, homeopathy, microcurrent stimulation,…
and chelation therapy. Includes exercises and tips for everyday living. 2001.Getting started in garden railroading: build the railroad of your dreams-- in your own backyard
Par Allan W Miller. 2001
Simple, easy-to-follow steps for an operating railway designed for year-round enjoyment. Begins with the most frequently asked questions posed by…
beginners, and continues with information on planning, design, foundation preparation, trackwork, power and control systems, landscaping, scenic details, and operation. 2001.