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Nous accusons actuellement un retard dans la livraison de CDs. Toutes les demandes de CDs seront traitées le plus rapidement possible. Nous nous excusons de tout inconvénient.
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Par Normand Baillargeon. 2011
" Halte aux consensus mous, aux fausses évidences, à l'opposition stérile des experts ! Bienvenue à tous ceux qui veulent…
se construire un avis, par eux-mêmes et pour eux-mêmes. Impertinents et critiques, ces petits antidotes leur sont dédiés. Longtemps les Français se sont rêvés cultivés. Ils lisaient L'Iliade et L'Odyssée au collège... Désormais, ils confondent une marque de prêt-à-porter avec le Zadig de Voltaire, quand ils ne prennent pas Liliane est au lycée pour le chef-d'oeuvre d'Homère... La culture est-elle passée de mode ? " -- 4e de couvPar Ryszard Kapuściński. 2010
À travers ce recueil posthume inédit en France, le grand reporter montre le visage du journaliste engagé. Son regard se…
porte sur trois points chauds du globe dans les années 1970 : Moyen-Orient, Amérique du Sud et Afrique. Comme toujours chez Kapuscinski, l'écriture est précise, intelligente, et le propos férocement actuel. Décrivant des mouvements partisans ou révolutionnaires, le reporter s'attache chaque fois à un destin particulier pour dresser un tableau politique plus général. Mais ce qui frappe surtout, c'est l'engagement du journaliste, sa capacité à s'insurger. Le monde qu'il peint est absurde, cynique, la violence y est omniprésente, la démocratie y est un paravent à toutes les hypocrisies favorisant l'esclavage, la répression, le crime... -- 4e de couvPar Kendall F Haven. 2008
Twenty-five short accounts--from history, modern life, and nature--of ordinary people who acted heroically. Told to inspire, entertain, and demonstrate effective…
storytelling, they cover young people involved in wars, participating in traditional cultural events, and facing wild animals. Includes each tale's background and recommendations for further reading. For grades 3-6. 2008Par David Morrell. 2009
Police officer Dan Page tracks his missing wife to Rostov, Texas, where a mysterious light phenomenon attracts spectators nightly. When…
a crazed gunman opens fire on the captivated tourists, Dan investigates the source of the shimmer. Violence and strong language. 2009Par Susan McQuillan. 2007
More than fifty kid-friendly recipes for parents wanting to introduce young children to food preparation, with jokes and tips from…
Big Bird, Grover, and Sesame Street friends. Covers drinks, breakfast, lunch, soups, family dinner, side dishes, and desserts. Includes tips on age-appropriate tasks and kitchen safety. For preschool-grade 2. 2007Par Muhammad Yunus. 2009
Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, explains "social business" as enterprise created to serve…
the poor. Proposes using capitalism to tackle poverty, pollution, and inadequate health care and education in developing countries. Advocates access to global television and news services for impoverished populations. 2007Chronicles the success and social influence of Wikipedia from its origins to its status as a "top ten" most popular…
web site. Also discusses the free online encyclopedia's cultural implications, army of volunteers who create and edit articles, accessibility, neutrality, and controversies regarding credibility and accuracy. 2009Par Clea Hantman. 2008
Guide for self-preservation in romantic break-ups. Explains the five stages of grief--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Provides tips and…
empowering daily activities. Also suggests music that makes the transition easier and fun. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2008Par Sara Roahen. 2008
Food writer explores the cuisine and culture of her adopted city, New Orleans. Discusses the history of Creole and Cajun…
cooking, various approaches to making the perfect gumbo, and traditions linked to such dishes as crawfish, po'boys, and red beans and rice. Considers the impact of Hurricane Katrina. 2008Par Cynthia Rylant. 2009
These tales about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus, and Psyche also tell about feelings of hope, pride, frustration, courage, and…
love. In "Psyche" a young mortal woman performs heroic acts to prove her love for the god Eros. For grades 5-8. 2009Par Francine Bastien. 1998
Dans ce recueil de souvenirs et de réflexions, Francine Bastien porte un regard critique sur sa carrière de correspondante à…
l'étranger, un travail qui l'a transportée de révolutions en émeutes et en guerres civiles un peu partout à travers le monde. Elle évoque ses "scoops" les plus réussis: sa rencontre avec le chef des rebelles du Chiapas, le sous-commandant Marcos, ainsi que la destitution du dictateur roumain Ceausescu. Elle met aussi en relief le fait qu'on accorde pas assez d'importance aux journalistes de terrain, surtout les femmes. Mais au-delà de toutes considérations, c'est la passion du métier qui transparaît derrière les propos de l'auteure. [SDMPar Paul Gayler. 2007
British gourmet chef celebrates the versatility of cheese in recipes for every course from appetizers to desserts. Recommends traditional and…
new combinations--French onion soup with beer and Camembert, Parmesan-crusted sea bass, eggplant and Roquefort soufflé, or poached figs stuffed with Sainte-Maure cheese. Suggests alternative cheeses and provides serving tips. 2007Par Margarita Engle. 2008
Recounts the history of Cuba from 1850 to 1899 in free verse. Various voices reveal the troubled lives of slaves,…
rebels, nurses, and soldiers in the unending cycle of war. For grades 6-9 and older readers. Newbery Honor, Pura Belpré. 2008Discusses the Great Books of the Western World, a fifty-four-volume anthology that debuted in 1952 and took the country by…
storm--generating thousands of book-discussion groups. Examines the men and marketing behind the project and the reasons the series, containing works by dead white males, eventually fell out of favor. 2008Par Robin Waterfield. 2009
Examines the myths behind the philosopher Socrates and his prosecution and execution. Analyzes Socrates' relationship with Alcibiades and uses Athenian…
history, wars, culture, and democracy to explain the complex background of the trial. Discusses the written work of Socrates' followers Plato and Xenophon. 2009Par Thomas Childers. 2009
Documents the hardships experienced by U.S. veterans who returned home from World War II. Discusses problems such as unemployment, homelessness,…
alienation, and physical and psychological wounds. Highlights the lives of a former prisoner of war, an infantryman without legs, and the author's father, who suffered from undiagnosed post-traumatic stress. 2009Par Amanda Hesser. 2009
Twenty-six playwrights, screenwriters, novelists, poets, and journalists share memorable moments involving food. Poet laureate Billy Collins's "The Fish" recalls his…
meal at a Pittsburgh restaurant and includes a recipe. In "Compliments of the Nurse," essayist Dawn Drzal recounts the after-lunch revenge unknowingly thrust on her by M.F.K. Fisher's caretaker. 2009Par Martha Stewart. 2009
Cupcakes--frosted, filled, or otherwise embellished--for any occasion. Includes recipes for blondies, Boston cream, chai-tea minis, German chocolate, lemon meringue, mint-filled,…
red velvet, snickerdoodle, and tiramisu as well as animal-shaped and allergen-free. Holiday selections include Halloween wicked witches and Easter bunnies. Provides tips on displaying and giving finished treats. Bestseller. 2009Par Edward Miguel, Deborah Chasman. 2009
Economist Miguel posits that economic and political gains have been made in Africa in the twenty-first century. Nine scholars and…
experts on Africa's economy discuss Miguel's optimistic assertion. They evaluate the stability of Africa's politics, clean-environment technologies, population growth, and more. 2009Par Andrew Schloss. 2008
Describes the mechanics of a slow cooker and showcases dozens of recipes including soups, desserts, and vegetarian fare. Offers preparation…
tips for creating succulent dishes such as Moroccan red lentil soup, bistro beef stew, curried vegetables and dal, chocolate-pudding cake, and warm party drinks. 2008