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Circus quebecus: sous le chapiteau de la Commission Bouchard-Taylor
Par Jeff Heinrich. 2008
"Circus Quebecus propose une vision distanciée et mordante de la commission Bouchard-Taylor. Les deux seuls journalistes à avoir suivi tous…
les travaux de la commission, Jeff Heinrich, de The Gazette, et Valérie Dufour, du Journal de Montréal, nous racontent ce qu'ils ont vu des estrades d'un grand cirque où le public a volé le show. [...]" -- 4e de couv"C'est quoi le sida?" (C'est quoi)
Par Léon Schwartzenberg. 1999
L'auteur a été invité par l'éditeur à répondre aux questions d'enfants âgés de huit à douze ans. Il le fait…
méthodiquement, avec les mots et les exemples les plus simples possible. Un sujet que les enfants doivent connaître. [SDMLa bronchite chronique au quotidien
Par Alain Jéhan. 1991
L'alchimie de la pensée: merveilles et mystères du cerveau (Le Corps à vivre)
Par Diane Ackerman. 2006
[...] Non contente d'expliquer la mémoire, la pensée, l'émotion, les rêves et l'acquisition du langage, [l'auteur] fait aussi état des…
découvertes les plus récentes dans le domaine des neurosciences et aborde des sujets controversés comme les conséquences des traumatismes et l'opposition entre cerveau masculin et cerveau féminin. Dans une prose à la fois accessible et magnifique, électrique, l'auteur distille des vérités scientifiques objectives et reconnues, apportant ainsi des explications hautes en couleur et bourrées d'anecdotes à un ensemble de questions existentielles sur la conscience psychologique, la pensée humaine, la mémoire et la nature de l'identité. -- 4e de couvThe presidential nominating process: a place for us? (American political challenges)
Par Rhodes Cook. 2004
Former Congressional Quarterly political writer examines the role of voters in determining presidential nominees. Traces the history and evolution of…
modern primary elections; looks at the process in other democratic countries like England, France, and Germany; and suggests reforms that would increase competition and empower voters. 2004Why I sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn (Let's-read-and-find-out-science Ser.)
Par Melvin Berger. 2000
Murdering McKinley: the making of Theodore Roosevelt's America
Par Eric Rauchway. 2003
Study of William McKinley's assassination in 1901 and Theodore Roosevelt's ascent to the presidency. Focuses on assassin Leon Czolgosz's upbringing,…
motives, mental health, and trial to explain the country's reaction to the crime. Asserts that the new president's political astuteness shaped his response to the murder through social reform. 2003Soul on ice
Par Eldridge Cleaver. 1991
Memoirs by African American activist who was an influential leader of the Black Panthers in the 1960s. Includes Cleaver's letters…
from Folsom prison--in which he describes his legal troubles--and essays on politics, race, and sex. 1992 preface by Ishmael Reed. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1968In defense of liberty: the story of America's Bill of Rights
Par Russell Freedman. 2003
Describes the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution and explains how they are applied as well as tested. Examples…
of challenges include a suit brought on behalf of schoolchildren who were required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and rap musicians sued for obscenity. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Multiple sclerosis Q & A: reassuring answers to frequently asked questions
Par Beth Ann Hill. 2003
Introduction to multiple sclerosis (MS) by a patient, addressing the most common concerns. Topics include symptoms, tests, diagnosis, and treatments.…
Covers family issues and lifestyle changes and offers positive assurances and available resources. 2003An A-to-Z guide to all-natural remedies for everyday childhood health problems: acne, cold sores, rashes, sore throats, and more. Places…
emphasis on diet and nutrition. Combines folk wisdom with modern medicine by including medical explanations for treatments and advice on when to consult a doctor. 2003Coping with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Par Elaine Fantle Shimberg. 2003
Describes the condition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including its causes, diagnosis, treatments, and "a to z" coping skills…
for both patients and their families. Offers ways to quit smoking and advice for caretakers. 2003Et si l'aventure humaine devait échouer (Le livre de poche #15215)
Par Théodore Monod. 2003
" L'histoire humaine, c'est celle d'une espèce qui peu à peu prend le pas sur les autres. L'homme invente l'outil,…
maîtrise le feu, explore, conquiert, comprend. En quelques millénaires d'une progression fulgurante, il devient le roi de la création. Pourtant cette histoire peut prendre fin. En déséquilibrant son rapport avec la nature, en s'engageant dans l'aventure criminelle et folle du nucléaire, l'homme démontre aussi son incapacité à dépasser en lui la pulsion de violence et de mort. Oui : aujourd'hui, nous le savons, l'aventure humaine peut échouer. Tour à tour géologue, botaniste, archéologue, homme d'engagement et de foi, Théodore Monod aborde ici cette question dans toutes ses dimensions. Le savant éclaire les rapports profonds et complexes entre l'homme et la biosphère. Le croyant nous incite à devenir vraiment humains ; le militant de la non-violence, à nous révolter contre la folie des gouvernements, et aussi contre notre propre passivité... Au seuil d'un nouveau millénaire, cet essai rigoureux, écrit à l'intention d'un large public, donne quelques repères essentiels. Et s'il sonne l'alarme, il nous rappelle aussi qu'il reste place pour l'espérance. " -- 4e de couvColumnist addresses the loneliness and isolation women often experience during major life changes such as marriage, motherhood, divorce, moving, or…
leaving a job. Using anecdotes, Paul outlines strategies for meeting new people and maintaining friendships. Steps include overcoming emotional roadblocks, increasing self-confidence, and building a community of support. 2004Reflections from a different journey: what adults with disabilities wish all parents knew
Par Stanley Klein, John Kemp. 2004
Forty informative essays by successful adult role models who have "lived the disability experience." Individuals with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy,…
vision and hearing loss, autism, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, learning disabilities, and other health conditions share their thoughts on acceptance, parenting, sexuality, and education. 2004What your doctor may not tell you about hypothyroidism: a simple plan for extraordinary results
Par Kenneth H Blanchard. 2004
Physician outlines the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the thyroid gland. Describes how he works with his patients and modifies…
treatment according to their needs. Offers advice on seeking medical care. 2004Occidentalism: the West in the eyes of its enemies
Par Ian Buruma. 2004
Notable scholars Buruma and Margalit discuss the development of anti-Western sentiments and their perpetuation into contemporary times, especially by Islamic…
countries. Examines some aspects of fascism, socialism, globalization, and religious extremism throughout history. 2004The South Beach diet cookbook: More than 200 Delicious Recipies That Fit the Nation's Top Diet
Par Arthur Agatston. 2004
Florida cardiologist's companion to his bestselling weight loss book, The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Provides over two hundred recipes,…
each designated as phase one, two, or three of the diet. Includes healthy ideas for breakfast, soups, salads, side dishes, fish, poultry, meats, vegetarian meals, and more. Bestseller. 2004Pocahontas: medicine woman, spy, entrepreneur, diplomat
Par Paula Gunn Allen. 2003
Part-Native American scholar analyzes the life of Pocahontas from a feminist perspective. To interpret the young Powhatan woman in the…
context in which she lived, Allen uses contemporary accounts from English travelers and adventurers, among them John Smith of the Virginia Company. 2003How to win the Nobel Prize: an unexpected life in science (Jerusalem-Harvard lectures)
Par J. Michael Bishop. 2003
Memoir of Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist. Bishop reflects modestly on his journey to success, from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to…
his studies at Harvard Medical School and the cancer cell research for which he was recognized in 1989. Also provides background on the prize, the field of microbiology, and modern scientific controversies. 2003