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Stone soup for the world: life-changing stories of kindness and everyday heroism
Par Marianne Larned. 1998
A collection of one hundred stories from thirty countries about dedicated people working with their neighbors to help build better…
communities and futures through simple acts of goodwill. The director of a national nonprofit education organization, Larned also offers information on how to join volunteer efforts. 1998Warrior of the light: a manual
Par Paulo Coelho. 2003
A collection of philosophical sketches prefaced by the brief parable of a grown man returning to the beach of his…
childhood. There he is inspired to write about the "Warrior"--one who is "capable of understanding the miracle of life." Inspirational companion to The Alchemist (BR 14874). 2003Curves: permanent results without permanent dieting
Par Gary Heavin. 2003
Fitness center founder Gary Heavin demonstrates how to achieve permanent weight loss by modifying one's lifestyle to include a fitness…
program and healthy eating habits. Includes examples of specific exercises and sample menus that raise the metabolic rate and lead to loss of unwanted pounds. Bestseller. 2003Once upon a town: the miracle of the North Platte Canteen
Par Bob Greene. 2002
The inspirational story of North Platte, Nebraska, a town that served as a brief haven for millions of WWII American…
soldiers. From Christmas Day 1941 until the end of the war, the residents welcomed every troop train with food, drink, magazines, and words of encouragement. Bestseller. 2002The right words at the right time
Par Marlo Thomas. 2002
Actress Marlo Thomas's compilation of more than one hundred celebrities' personal turning points in life--for example, her father Danny Thomas's…
advice changed her attitude about being compared to him. Contributors include Muhammad Ali, Tom Brokaw, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Toni Morrison, Steven Spielberg, Sammy Sosa, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, and others. Bestseller. 2002Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient: reflections on healing and regeneration
Par Norman Cousins. 1979
The author's reflections generated by his triumph over a crippling disease. Cousins investigates the chemistry of the will to live…
and factors influencing the capacity for self-healing. He also believes that humor and laughter, along with a strong doctor/patient relationship, aid the body's natural healing powers. 1979Dr. Wayne Dyer's 10 secrets for success and inner peace
Par Wayne W Dyer. 2001
Offers ten principles by which to achieve inner peace through changing one's outlook on life and embracing spirituality through meditation.…
Proposes that feeling the daily presence of God will lead to contentment and satisfaction. 2001The art of growing up: simple ways to be yourself at last
Par Véronique Vienne. 2000
Essays on realizing the pleasures of getting older. Advises smiling, never apologizing for your age, and throwing away old things.…
"The second part of one's life is second to nothing. Too bad we have to wait so long to get to it." 2000Teen sunshine reflections: words for the heart and soul
Par June Cotner. 2002
An interfaith collection of poems, prayers, and quotations for "comfort, motivation, encouragement," and positive thoughts. Includes inspiration from teenage writers…
and spiritual leaders like Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama. For junior and senior high readers. 2002Manger santé (Le petit médecin de poche)
Par Céline Trempe. 2006
Comment déterminer l'apport énergétique dont nous avons besoin ? De quoi sont composés les aliments ? Quels sont les principaux…
antioxydants et où les trouve-t-on ? Qu'est-ce qu'un aliment fonctionnel ? Que faut-il manger pour prévenir le diabète, le cancer et les maladies cardiovasculaires ? La mention léger sur une étiquette signifie-t-elle que les aliments contiennent moins de gras ? Les végétariens doivent-ils prendre des suppléments vitaminiques ? Quels aliments les femmes doivent-elles privilégier dès la préménopause ? Voici des réponses claires aux questions que vous vous posez, et à bien d'autres. Docteure en nutrition, Isabelle Huot a participé à divers projets de recherche internationaux. [...] Médecin de famille depuis 25 ans, le Dr François Melançon partage son temps entre Asbestos et Montréal. [...] -- 4e de couvMangez: un livre antirégime, prominceur et progourmandise
Par Guylaine Guevremont. 2006
Mangez, un livre anti-régime, pro-minceur et pro-gourmandise interpelle les femmes et les hommes qui, jour après jour, surveillent leur poids,…
comptent les calories, s'astreignent à des régimes sévères, fréquentent religieusement le gym et se battent avec la culpabilité après une bouchée de dessert ou un repas moins santé. Les auteures, une diététiste et une critique culinaire, nous proposent un regard nouveau sur la manière de perdre du poids : et si on pouvait manger de tout, y compris du gâteau et des pâtes, et perdre quand même du poids? Impossible? Pas du tout. Mangez présente une approche efficace de perte de poids basée sur la reconnaissance des signaux de la faim et de la satiété. Mangez ne fait pas la promesse d'un corps digne des magazines mais se veut un outil simple et efficace qui permet de se débarrasser, petit à petit, des kilos superflus. [...] -- 4e de couvLa mal bouffe (Le Monde ouvert)
Par Stella De Rosnay. 1979
Cet ouvrage est un appel à l'effort de tous et de chacun pour retrouver l'équilibre dans la nutrition afin de…
réduire les risques de maladies dégénératives et de se sentir mieux dans sa peau. On y trouve les éléments de base d'une vie équilibrée, les aliments qu'il faut consommer, ceux qui peuvent être nocifs, des exercices du corps et de l'esprit et finalement quelques recettes végétariennes. [SDMStrong women stay slim
Par Miriam Nelson. 1998
In this companion to Strong Women Stay Young (RC 46865, BR 11896) the author continues with advice on exercising with…
weights in order to develop strength, build bone, improve balance and flexibility, and increase energy. Presents pertinent scientific evidence, sample exercises, and healthful recipes. 1998Balance your body, balance your life: Dr. Taub's 28-day permanent weight loss plan
Par Edward Taub. 1999
Integrative medical doctor outlines a month-long regimen of eating and exercising patterns, which he claims will lead to permanent weight…
loss, better health, and more energy. Diet stresses "live" foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, eaten at optimal times of day. Exercise centers on walking and yoga stretchesWhen the worst that can happen already has: conquering life's most difficult times
Par Dennis Wholey. 1992
Fifty inspirational memoirs of individuals who survived personal loss. Articles describe mental, emotional, and physical crises, as well as the…
coping mechanisms and inner resources that were used to overcome suffering. Includes interviews with well-known personalities like Betty Ford and Jim BradyBrother Frank
Par Frank Minucci. 1998
Inspirational memoir of a drug-addicted career criminal, who at age forty-one reformed his life following a near-death experience and religious…
epiphany. Recounts his early years as an abused child and delinquent teen, his lawless adulthood, his redemption, and his work as a Christian minister. Some violence. 1998The art of cooking for the diabetic
Par Mary Hess. 1978
Revised edition containing information on diabetes and its management, based on 1994 recommendations of the American Diabetes Association. Includes advice…
on exercise, alcohol, dining out, and eating while traveling; recipes for soups, breads, meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheese, yogurt, pastas, and desserts