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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
The pawprints of history: dogs and the course of human events
Par Stanley Coren. 2002
Author portrays canines whose relationships with historical figures have influenced world events. Coren describes how Freud's fondness for dogs led…
to pet-assisted therapy, how Ponce de León's brutal pooch expedited Spain's conquest of America, and how China's "lion dogs" helped end imperial rule. 2002Daniel Boone: an American life
Par Michael A Lofaro. 2003
Biography of early pioneer Daniel Boone (1734-1820), a central figure in the trans-Appalachian westward movement into Kentucky and beyond. Relates…
how Boone's trailblazing exploits spurred increasing settlements but left him restless to explore new wilderness. Also describes his dealings with the Indians and land speculation difficulties. Some violence. 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. 2003Martin Luther: A Penguin Life
Par Martin E Marty. 2004
Religion professor and pastor discusses Luther's inner experiences as they relate to his surroundings. Describes Luther (1483-1546) as a person…
constantly seeking God's grace and willing to die for his beliefs. Covers Luther's 95 Theses, his large and small Catechisms, and his excommunication. 2004An 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. 2003Reflections 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. 2003Remember: the journey to school integration
Par Toni Morrison. 2004
An account of the thoughts and feelings of children involved in school desegregation. Provides background to the 1954 groundbreaking Brown…
v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and the movement to eliminate racist laws. For grades 3-6. 2004Blind Boone: piano prodigy
Par Madge Harrah. 2004
Presents the life and career of blind pianist John William "Blind" Boone (1864-1927), who toured the United States after the…
Civil War bringing ragtime, classical, and African American music to the concert stage for forty-seven years. For grades 5-8. 2004Rescue dogs (Animals with jobs)
Par Judith Janda Presnall. 2003
Examines rescue dogs' role in natural disasters as well as after terrorist attacks. Describes the breeds, training, abilities, and handlers'…
selection process for choosing suitable animals. Offers anecdotes of actual cases. For grades 4-7. 2003Founding mothers: the women who raised our nation
Par Cokie Roberts. 2004
Political commentator and news analyst examines the role of Abigail Adams, Deborah Read Franklin, Martha Washington, and other prominent colonial…
women in founding the United States. Discusses their work outside the domestic sphere to manage businesses, run plantations, and defend their homes in the absence of men. Bestseller. 2004Bryson City tales: stories of a doctor's first year of practice in the Smoky Mountains
Par Walter L Larimore. 2002
Chronicles a young doctor's passage from Duke University to rural North Carolina, where he establishes a practice, raises his family,…
and expands his spirituality and human understanding. As an emergency physician, coroner, obstetrician, and wilderness search-and-rescue doctor he is shaped in medicine and reinforces his faith. 2002