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Comment être un névrosé heureux
Par John Cleese. 1998
Un psychothérapeute et un auteur comique s'unissent pour analyser les facteurs responsables de la bonne santé mentale au niveau individuel…
et familial. Ces notions sont ensuite étendues à d'autres contextes: notre comportement au travail, les comportements des entreprises et des organismes. Sous forme de dialogues, avec un brin d'humour dans les textes et les images. [SDMI am a soldier, too: the Jessica Lynch story
Par Rick Bragg. 2003
Relates the experiences of nineteen-year-old U.S. Army private Jessica Lynch, captured during an ambush in March 2003 in southern Iraq…
and dramatically rescued weeks later, catapulting her into the international spotlight. Describes her West Virginia childhood and adjustment upon returning home wounded. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2003Mary Ellen's guide to good enough housekeeping
Par Mary Ellen Pinkham. 2002
Mary Ellen offers a three-step technique for keeping homes clean and comfortable without a lot of work: "dejunk"--put things away…
and get rid of unnecessary items; "defend"--keep things from getting worse by doing some chores daily or weekly; "decide"--when to do nonroutine jobs. 2002"My heart became attached": the strange journey of John Walker Lindh
Par Mark Kukis. 2003
Biography of the "American Taliban," first U.S. citizen charged under the Patriot Act. Traces Lindh's odyssey from affluent California childhood…
through Arabic studies in Yemen, terrorist training in Pakistan, and combat alongside the Taliban in the Afghanistan war to his eventual U.S. trial as an enemy combatant. Research included copious author interviews. 2003John Brown's body
Par Stephen Vincent Benét. 1928
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1929, this long narrative poem in rhyme and blank verse is a rank-and-file history…
of the Civil War, or "the rich man's war and the poor man's fight." Portrays the lives of soldiers, leaders, and civilians on both sides of the conflict, North and South. 1928Landscaping with wildflowers: an environmental approach to gardening
Par James W Wilson. 1992
A host of PBS's "Victory Garden" discusses how to establish native plants in a variety of habitats. Wilson advocates making…
selections that attract butterflies and birds, and recommends cultivating types resistant to diseases and pests. His suggestions include soil preparation, purchasing tips, and maintenance. He also provides lists of ferns, wildflowers, and grasses for specific regions. 1992Organizing from the inside out: the foolproof system for organizing your home, your office, and your life
Par Julie Morgenstern. 1998
Professional organizer's approach to conquering clutter and chaos based on individual goals, habits, and psychological needs. Morgenstern outlines strategies using…
the "SPACE" formula for sorting, purging, containerizing, and equalizing the target area. She includes case studies, timelines, and tips on technology and storage products. 1998Robert E. Lee: a Penguin life
Par Roy Blount. 2003
Cultural journalist and humourist with southern upbringing offers character insights on Confederate Civil War general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870). Discusses…
Lee's background, the strengths and weaknesses of his military tactics, and his sense of honor. Appendixes explore Lee's sexuality, quirky humor, and attitude toward slavery. 2003New fix-it-yourself manual
Par Reader's Digest Association. 1996
A Reader's Digest guide for repairing items around the house and in the yard. Discusses inside and outside tools for…
troubleshooting problems with furniture, plumbing, large and small appliances, home electronics, and sports and recreation equipment. 1996Jerry Baker's fast, easy vegetable garden
Par Jerry Baker. 1985
Master gardener's step-by-step guide to planting, growing, and harvesting produce. Addresses seasonal schedules, soil and insects, common problems, and frequently…
asked questions. Includes chapters on herbs, tomatoes, and organic gardening along with helpful information specific to each state. 1985Four seasons in five senses: things worth savoring
Par David Mas Masumoto. 2003
Japanese American organic farmer reflects on what can be seen, touched, heard, smelled, and tasted on his family's California farm.…
Observing cycles of renewal and harvest and recognizing realities of small-scale farming in the age of agribusiness, Masumoto, Harvest Son (BR 12668), groups his essays in five clusters, each identified with one of the senses. 2003War is a force that gives us meaning
Par Chris Hedges. 2002
Drawing on personal experience and combat literature, award-winning journalist explores human beings' obsession with conflict. Hedges demonstrates how the "myth…
of war" conditions people to embrace the glory of battle in pursuit of a noble cause; he then contrasts this myth with the brutal reality of modern warfare. Some violence. 2002John Paul Jones: sailor, hero, father of the American Navy
Par Evan Thomas. 2003
Biography of the "great sea warrior," born in Scotland in 1747, who went to sea at age thirteen. Describes his…
career in the fledgling American Continental Navy, his later exploits in Europe and Russia, and his burial in an obscure Paris grave in 1792. 2003Essential gardening for teens (Outdoor life)
Par Ruth Chasek. 2000
Beginners' guide to planning and planting an outdoor plot or container garden. Provides advice on site selection, choosing plants, soil…
preparation, space design, growing plants from seeds, and garden care. For junior and senior high readers. 2000Comprehensive guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining residential water gardens. Includes step-by-step instructions for the novice and experienced gardener on…
incorporating moving water, adding decorative touches, cultivating aquatic plants, introducing fish, and creating a balanced environment. 2003Front yard gardens: growing more than grass
Par Liz Primeau. 2003
Straying from the longtime perception of lawns as a landscaping ideal, the author describes how to transform a front yard…
from a water-guzzling, chemically treated grass expanse to a garden. Includes tips on creating, maintaining, and planting. Also provides information on different garden styles, with more than seventy examples from across North America. 2003"Dites-le à vos enfants": histoire de la Shoah en Europe, 1933-1945 (L'indicible)
Par Stéphane Bruchfeld. 2000
Un petit ouvrage à but pédagogique sur l'Holocauste des Juifs en Europe durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Le contenu iconographique…
provient d'un album constitué par un Allemand qui travaillait au camp d'Auschwitz-Birkenau. [SDMGeneral Ike: a personal reminiscence
Par John S. D. Eisenhower. 2003
The son of General Dwight D. Eisenhower draws on his own observations and research as a military historian to describe…
his father's relationships with World War II associates. Essays portray Ike's interactions with George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall, Charles de Gaulle, and Winston Churchill, among others. Some strong language. 2003America's splendid little wars: a short history of U.S. military engagements: 1975-2000
Par Peter A. Huchthausen. 2003
Retired naval officer and author of K-19: The Widowmaker (DB 55090) traces America's post-Vietnam armed conflicts from the 1975 rescue…
of the hijacked SS Mayaguez in the Gulf of Siam through the 1990s interventions in the Balkans. Includes U.S. failures in Lebanon, Iran, and Somalia and victories in Desert Storm, Grenada, and Panama. 2003Baghdad diaries: a woman's chronicle of war and exile
Par Nuha Radi. 1998
A western-educated Iraqi artist depicts her life in Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War and her virtual exile in the…
years thereafter. Al-Radi records the everyday struggles of her relatives and friends to keep going in the face of bombing raids, the subsequent UN embargo and other fallouts of the war