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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.Sucre, sel et matières grasses: [comment les industriels nous rendents accros]
Par Michael Moss, Charles Bonnot. 2014
" À partir de dossiers confidentiels, de notes internes et de témoignages d'anciens cadres de l'agroalimentaire, l'Américain Michael Moss dénonce…
sans détours les industriels qui saturent leurs produits de sucre, de sel et de matières grasses pour nous rendre dépendants dès le berceau. Le journaliste d'investigation dévoile les secrets - pourtant bien gardés - de ces géants prêts à tout pour dominer le marché, exporter leurs produits et imposer leurs stratégies marketing, malgré les graves problèmes sanitaires et sociaux que cela pose, en France notamment, où le taux d'obésité atteint aujourd'hui des sommets. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Salt, sugar, fat : how the food giants hooked us.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.Suzanne Somers' eat great, lose weight
Par Suzanne Somers. 1997
Actress Somers advocates controlling one's weight without deprivation by properly combining foods. Proposes lifestyle changes with a few simple rules,…
while still enjoying meals. Includes menus. Bestseller. 1997. Uniform title: Eat great, lose weightSuperfoods Rx: fourteen foods that will change your life
Par Kathy Matthews, Steven Pratt, Michel Stroot. 2004
Blueberries lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, soy lowers cholesterol, broccoli lowers the incidence of cataracts and fights birth defects,…
and walnuts reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. By eating these and other SuperFoods, you can actually stop the incremental deteriorations that lead to common ailments and diseases. 2005, c2004.Staying healthy with nutrition: the complete guide to diet and nutritional medicine
Par Buck Levin, Elson M Haas. 2006
This 21st-century edition of this groundbreaking work presents the most current health and nutrition information available in an easy-to-use format…
with a friendly, engaging tone. Decades of practical experience and scientific research are compiled into one encyclopedic volume that features newly expanded chapters on special supplements, lifestage programs, and breakthrough medical treatment protocols for conditions including fatigue, viral illnesses, weight management, and mental and mood disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. 2006. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.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.Stop the insanity
Par Susan Powter. 1993
This popular television personality and authority on wellness explains how people can take control of their lives for better health…
and self-esteem through diet, mental fitness and the power in creating a positive image of themselves. 1993.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.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.Simply great food: 250 quick, easy & delicious recipes
Par Patricia Chuey, Mary Sue Waisman, Eileen Campbell. 2007
Features 250 recipes and an abundance of nutrition-related information written by practicing dieticians. You'll enjoy breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners…
that taste wonderful, yet can be prepared in surprisingly little time. Provides information on food preparation and healthy eating while satisfying the desire to create appetizing meals for every occasion. 2007.Seven-knot summers
Par Beth Hill. 1994
The author, an anthropologist, history buff and boater, has spent many summers combing the coastline of B.C. with her husband.…
Here she fondly looks back on 30 years of living on the coast. 1996.Sentimental journey: an oral history of train travel in Canada
Par Ted Ferguson. 1985
Saskatchewan (Discover Canada)
Par Dave Margoshes. 1992
This introduction to Saskatchewan and its people covers its residents, beginning with its original native residents and later European settlement,…
the government, economy, tourism, and the arts. Also included is a section of "Facts at a glance" which highlists information from the text, such as population statistics, important dates, and important people. Junior high and older. c1992.Sacré blues: an unsentimental journey through Quebec
Par Taras Grescoe. 2000
For referendum-weary English Canadians, Quebec is an enigma wrapped in a yawn, so Grescoe explores a francophone country-and-western festival in…
rural Mauricie, deconstructs a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, covers the stunning diversity of Quebec's newspapers, and dismantles Bombardier snowmobiles, all while meeting Mohawk Warriors, Yiddish-speaking French Canadians, and the UFO-obsessed followers of Raël. He describes Quebec's love-hate relationship with France and the United States; the dance, theatre, and literary productions celebrated in Europe but little known here; and its fears about distinctness on an increasingly uniform continent. 2000.Sailing back in time: a nostalgic voyage on Canada's West Coast
Par Maria Coffey. 1996
Travel writer Maria Coffey and her husband, photographer Dag Goering, embark on a 3-month journey by wooden boat along Canada's…
western shores. Leading the way are legendary boat builders and sailors Allen and Sharie Farrell aboard China Cloud; they visit their old haunts along the coast, where they homesteaded, fished and built boats. 1996.Sable Island: the wandering sandbar
Par Wendy Kitts. 2011
Though it was discovered almost 500 years ago, few people have visited Sable Island. Despite modern navigational tools, excessive fog…
and stormy weather still make travelling to Sable a challenge. But the island is part of Maritime lore--dubbed the "graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the number of ships wrecked on its shores. Sable Island also hosts wild horses, thousands of seals, and enchanting "singing" sands and "wandering" dunes. Sable Island is as dangerous as it is alluring. Grades 2-4. 2011.