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The big book of Canada: Exploring The Provinces And Territories
Par Christopher Moore, Janet Lunn, Bill Slavin. 2002
A coast-to-coast tour of Canada, examining the history and geography of Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, filled with little-known…
facts and fascinating stories. Includes highlights of great historical moments, information about government and industries, and portraits of memorable men and women. There are also recipes for delicacies like Caribou Chilli, lists of the people who have gone over Niagara Falls, and things that people have seen in Lake Okanagan. For grades 4-7. c2002.The adoption papers
Par Jackie Kay. 1991
Jackie Kay tells the story of a black girl's adoption by a white Scottish couple, from three different viewpoints: the…
mother, the birth mother and the daughter. Also included in the book are new poems reflecting issues of sexuality, Scottishness and being working-class. Strong language. 1991.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.The 7 habits of highly effective families: building a beautiful family culture in a turbulent world
Par Stephen R Covey. 1997
From the author of "The seven habits of highly effective people" (DC30225) and father of nine, a method of achieving…
peace and harmony at home. Recommends simple and practical ways to communicate and to resolve common problems so that "everyone wins." c1997.Scènes de la vie conjugale
Par Serge Hefez, Valérie Péronnet. 2010
L'auteur affirme que les ruptures conjugales n'ont jamais été aussi nombreuses, car la priorité est accordée à ce qu'il y…
a de plus irrationnel et de plus fragile en chaque individu, mais aussi de plus excitant. Face aux attentes, l'idée de couple est devenu difficile à construire : la peur panique de s'être trompé de partenaire pousse souvent à chercher inlassablement un idéal.Tales from the dad side: misadventures in fatherhood
Par Steve Doocy. 2008
Switchbacks: true stories from the Canadian Rockies
Par Sid Marty. 1999
Sid Marty presents a collection of true Rock Mountain tales drawn on his own memories and those of friends and…
former colleagues. Among his subjects are: the old guide who built a staircase up a cliff; the stranded snowshoer who was rescued between rounds of beer in a Banff tavern; the man who catered to hungry grizzlies; an opinionated packrat with a gift for larceny; and a horse named Candy whose heart was as big as a stove. 1999.Surviving adolescents: the must-have manual for all parents
Par Michael Carr-Gregg. 2005
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. "Surviving Adolescents" is a clear and very down-to-earth…
manual, drawing on his wealth of experience and wisdom. It has advice on all the thorny issues that confront families with teenagers - sexuality, risky behaviours, laziness, school and study problems, and much more. And it is full of practical tips for everyday survival, including: communicating effectively with young people, defusing family conflict, setting limits, keeping the stress of parenting at bay, avoiding common mistakes like fighting over things that don't matter. 2005.SIDA, témoignage sur la vie et la mort de Martin
Par Hélène Laygues. 1985
Strange ghosts: essays
Par Darren Greer. 2006
From baseball to Picasso, Oscar Wilde to Tennessee Williams, post-modernism to American foreign policy, these essays are a mix of…
polemic, politics, memoir, travelogue, and literary theory. Greer relates how his mother's obsession with baseball is overshadowed by her distaste for the American invasion of Iraq, and in some travel essays, he recounts being in India during the height of the Pakistan nuclear crisis, his conversations with monks in Cambodia, and his spiritual revelations in Venice. Some strong language. Some descriptions of sex. Some descriptions of violence. c2006.Solitaire: the intimate lives of single women
Par Marian Botsford Fraser. 2001
Botsford Fraser interviewed single women from all parts of Canada and every social stratum to reveal their experiences, their obsessions,…
and their secrets. They discussed the dilemmas of sex and celibacy, money and financial insecurity, illness and old age, and the quest for a meaningful life of one's own. The true stories of women who are redefining the meaning of family, community, and the new "single woman." Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 2001.So, you want to be Canadian: All About The Most Fascinating People In The World And The Magical Place That They Call Home
Par Kerry Colburn, Rob Sorensen. 2004
Long known as funny, charming and peaceable, Canadians are beloved the world over for their enlightened social policies and their…
willingness to bring the beer. This essential guide features amazing Canadian inventions, great moments in Canadian history, and pointers on how to eat, drink, dress and apologize like a Canadian. 2004.Straight talk, no chaser: how to find, keep, and understand a man
Par Denene Millner, Steve Harvey. 2010
In a follow-up to "Act like a Lady, Think like a Man", comedian and talk-show host Harvey continues his advice…
to women on understanding and dealing with men of all ages. Topics covered include money, sex, chores, and dating. Bestseller. 2010.Stones into schools: promoting peace with books, not bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Par Greg Mortenson. 2009
Author of "Three Cups of Tea" and cofounder of the Central Asia Institute chronicles his school-building efforts and promotion of…
female literacy in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Discusses Mortenson's long-term goals and shares anecdotes about those impacted by his work. Bestseller. 2009.Stein: the way of the river
Par R. Michael M'Gonigle, Wendy C Wickwire. 1988
"Stein" explores the Stein River watershed in British Columbia. Recording its history, and of the Natives who first lived and…
left their ancient art there, it also encompasses the ecological, anthropological, and cultural aspects of the area. The authors discuss the preservation of the Stein from logging, and champion the return to the land by local Natives. 1988.Smart love: The Compassionate Alternative To Discipline That Will Make You A Better Parent And Your Child A Better Person
Par Martha Heineman Pieper, William Joseph Pieper. 1999
Starting out in the afternoon: a mid-life journey into wild land
Par Jill Frayne. 2002
After Jill Frayne's long-term relationship with her lover ended and her daughter left home, she packed up her life and…
headed for the Yukon. Sleeping in her car or pitching a tent by the road, she became a solitary traveller and lived close to the natural world. What started out as a three-month trip became a personal journey that lasted several years. 2002.St. Paul Island: the story of a little known Nova Scotia island
Par Carle A Rigby. 1979
So we bought the town: a Los Angeles family's flight from the city into a jade treasure trove
Par Margaret Owen. 1977
A Los Angeles family, weary of city living, found a satisfactory alternative in northern British Columbia. The years in the…
wilderness, highlighted by the discovery of an important jade deposit, are humourously described. c1977.Sniffing the coast: an Acadian voyage
Par Silver Donald Cameron. 1993
An account of the cruise which Silver Donald Cameron and his wife and son took in 1992 around the Maritimes…
in their home-built wooden sloop. He talks about the places they visited - from Green Gables to the Magdalen Islands and the people they met, like a man who publishes a newsletter for potato growers. c1993.