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Bref traité de la colère: une passion interdite
Par Jean-Pierre Dufreigne. 2000
La colère. Une des émotions humaines les plus anciennes, bannie de la vie publique car politiquement incorrecte, devenue une anormalité.…
Mais aussi inspiratrice de chefs-d'oeuvre, libératrice, ultime rempart de la personnalité. Tel est l'objet de ce bref et très intéressant traitéMurdering 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. 2003Columnist 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. 2004Big Russ and me: father and son : lessons of life
Par Tim Russert. 2004
Television journalist's memoir celebrating his bond with his father, "Big Russ," a WWII veteran whom Russert calls "endlessly hardworking and…
eternally optimistic." Author recollects his own 1950s Buffalo childhood in a close-knit Irish Catholic neighborhood and recalls teachers who inspired him throughout his life. Bestseller. 2004Social psychologist advises parents on how to cope with adult children with maturity issues--mainly by disengaging from their problems and…
not assuming guilt for their failure to thrive. Uses anecdotes to suggest steps for encouraging offsprings' independence. 2003God has a dream: a vision of hope for our time
Par Desmond Tutu. 2004
Calling his book "a cumulative expression of my life's work," Tutu, Nobel Laureate and retired Archbishop of Cape Town, South…
Africa, shares his belief that God, through humanity, transforms the world. Citing his speeches and writings, Tutu shows how people everywhere can turn suffering into joy and redemption. 2004Eighteen: a novel of suspense
Par Jan Burke. 2004
Eighteen short mystery and suspense stories by Edgar Award winner and author of Nine (DB 55576). In "Mea Culpa" a…
disabled boy believes his stepfather will kill his mom. Includes "Miscalculation," about the wartime service of the oceanliner Queen Mary, "Unharmed," "The Muse," and others. Some violence. 1993Célébration prophétique: portraits et légendes (La Santé au quotidien #6)
Par Elie Wiesel. 1998
Hot biscuits: eighteen stories by women and men of the ranching West
Par Max Evans, Candy Vyvey Moulton. 2002
A collection of short stories by cowboys and cowgirls of the "real working west." Diverse tales of ranch hands, a…
horse trainer, and even murder have a few themes in common: hard work, survival among the elements, and homemade biscuits. Includes Jimbo Brewer's Spur Award-winner, "The Old Man." 2002Ça arrive aussi aux garçons (Collection Des Hommes En Changement)
Par Michel Dorais. 1997
"Quelles conséquences produisent les abus sexuels sur les garçons qui en sont victimes? (...) Témoignages à l'appui, cet ouvrage retrace…
les questions existentielles et les phases critiques que traversent les garçons. Il décrit aussi les stratégies qu'ils adoptent pour préserver leur intégrité et leur masculinité. Il propose, enfin, des moyens d'aide et de prévention. [SDML'ABC des trucs de Madame Chasse-taches
Par Louise Robitaille. 2008
"Tous ceux qui recherchent des trucs et astuces pour venir à bout de ces mille et une tracasseries quotidiennes du…
ménage seront ravis ! Pour enlever une tache, déloger la poussière, réparer un accroc, éloigner les abeilles ou les araignées, ranger, astiquer, faire reluire, trouver un produit de remplacement écologique à un nettoyant chimique, économiser en étirant la durée de vie de certains articles, et encore davantage". -- 4e de couvBuried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving, and Hoarding
Par Gail Steketee, David F. Tolin, Randy O. Frost. 2021
While most people find it relatively easy to manage their possessions, some find it extremely difficult. If you have a…
problem resisting the urge to acquire and you find your home cluttered and filled to capacity with items many people would find useless and unnecessary, you may suffer from a condition known as hoarding disorder. Hoarding is a behavioral problem consisting of clutter, difficulty discarding items, and excessive buying or acquiring. Hoarding is often associated with significant reduction in quality of life, and in extreme cases, it can pose serious health risks. If you or a loved one has hoarding disorder, this book can help. This fully updated Second Edition of Buried in Treasures outlines a scientifically based, effective program for helping those with hoarding disorder dig their way out of the clutter and chaos of their homes. Written by scientists and practitioners who are leaders in studying and treating hoarding disorder, this book outlines a program of skill-building, learning to think about possessions in a different way, and gradual challenges to help people manage their clutter and their lives. It also provides useful information for family and friends of people who hoard, as they struggle to understand and help. Discover the reasons for your problems with acquiring, saving, and hoarding, and learn new ways of thinking about your possessions so you can decide what you really need and what you can do without. Learn to identify the "bad guys" that cause and maintain your hoarding behavior and meet the "good guys" who can help motivate you and put you on the path to change. Useful self-assessments will help you determine the severity of your problem. Training exercises, case examples, organizing tips, and motivation boosters help change the way you think and behave toward your possessions. This book provides easy-to-understand strategies and techniques that anyone can use.Chaque jour, l'illumination: se réaliser en douze étapes
Par Dan Millman. 1998
États d'homme (Parcours)
Par Louis Tremblay. 2003
Un traducteur quadragénaire, qui vit seul avec sa fillette de sept ans, perd son emploi. Des amours de passage, l'amitié…
d'un collègue et la présence de sa fille l'aident à ne pas trop perdre pied. Un portrait psychologique nuancé, servi par une écriture rapide et précise, illuminé par l'histoire d'amour entre un père et sa fille. Un premier roman sans prétention qui est une belle réussiteHow to take the grrrr out of anger (Laugh & Learn(TM))
Par Elizabeth Verdick, Marjorie Lisovskis. 2003
Discusses how to deal with angry feelings in acceptable ways. Contains practical advice on coping with stress, solving problems calmly,…
taming one's temper, and being alert to tension build-up. Includes tips on handling bullies and angry adults. For grades 4-7. 2003Comment 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. [SDMLet's talk: sharing our thoughts and feelings during times of crisis (Focus on family matters)
Par Michele Alpern. 2003
Offers teens practical information on coping with stressful events such as death, divorce, job loss, and disasters. Suggests ways to…
deal with depression and anxiety and outlines strategies for establishing good communication. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Dark harbor: building house and home on an enchanted island (Nation Bks.)
Par Ved Mehta. 2003
In this continuation of his Continents of Exile memoir series, Mehta, a blind writer, recounts his undertaking to build a…
house on a small Maine island in 1984 and the importance of this home in his marriage and family life. 2003Teen angst? Naaah: a quasi-autobiography
Par Ned Vizzini. 2000
The self-described "geeky" author reminisces about growing up in New York City, navigating junior and senior high school, living for…
Nintendo games, taking family vacations, and dating and other embarrassing moments. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000