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Gilles Vigneault de Natashquan (Département chanson)
Par Marc Legras. 2008
"Des arpents de neige de son enfance tout en haut de la Côte Nord du Québec, Gilles Vigneault considéré dans…
cette oasis francophone d'Amérique du Nord comme le "chantre du pays" a fait un univers, et des personnages qu'il y côtoie, "les gens de son pays". Du village natal, Natashquan, au séminaire de Rimouski, sur l'autre rive du Saint-Laurent, puis à Québec avec son université et les "boîtes à chansons" du début des années 60, le récit de Marc Legras emprunte les pas, la trace du chanteur, le suit au fur et à mesure que se déploie son œuvre et s'élargit sa notoriété. Avec, en filigrane, l'affirmation de l'identité des Québécois... En contrepoint du récit : Natashquan et l'œuvre écrite de Gilles Vigneault par le biais de poèmes, contes et réflexions suggérés par l'époque ou le quotidien la part souvent ignorée ou méconnue de lartiste. Natashquan, mot magique pour les familiers des chansons de Gilles Vigneault, reste sa source et son point d'ancrage. Il y fête en 2008 ses quatre fois vingt ans, alors que la ville de Québec, elle, célèbre son quatre centième anniversaire." -- 4e de couvSummarizes the Harvard University medical study, which began in 1976, of nurses and their health. Discusses lowering the risk of…
common cancers, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, age-related eye disorders, asthma, arthritis, and Alzheimer's disease. Includes advice on changing behaviors and making decisions. 2001Talking about death won't kill you
Par Virginia Morris. 2001
To help people make better decisions about death, the author encourages them to accept its inevitability. Discusses considerations to ponder…
before a crisis arrives and provides medical and legal options. Uses case studies to illustrate how to talk about dying with others and gives tips on relating to terminally ill patients. 2001The life of Mendelssohn
Par Peter Jameson Mercer-Taylor. 2000
Biography of the German composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809-1847). Discusses his career from childhood as a prodigy to maturity as composer,…
performer, and scholar. Examines his Jewish heritage in the culture of the era, his heavy obligations to his young family, and his compositions during the decade preceding his early death. 2000The 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. 2002Beethoven's hair
Par Russell Martin. 2000
An investigation of the convoluted history of a lock of Beethoven's hair, taken from the composer's head at his death…
in 1827. Reconstructs the snippet's odyssey from Austria to America, where it was purchased in 1994 by two Beethoven devotés intent on forensic analysis to explain Beethoven's medical problems, deafness, and cause of death. 2000Anatomy 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. 1979Fitness trainer uses anecdotes from his own life to inspire teens to concentrate on improving their bodies as well as…
their social and inner lives. Explains how to take charge, set goals, realize one's dreams, and build values. Includes sample workout and diet. For high school and older readers. 2002Life strategies: doing what works, doing what matters
Par Phillip C McGraw. 1999
Behavioral scientist McGraw, an advisor to Oprah Winfrey, demonstrates how to take control over your life: assume responsibility for past…
actions, change bad habits, and reverse negative conditioning to prepare the mind and body for greater happiness. Describes ten "life laws" that improve the chances of success. BestsellerFighting invisible tigers: a stress management guide for teens
Par Earl Hipp. 1985
Discusses pressures and problems encountered by teenagers and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more…
control over their own lives. For senior high and older readers. 1995God's leading lady: out of the shadows and into the light
Par T. D Jakes. 2002
Using stage metaphors, well-known pastor and evangelist encourages women to overcome imperfections and low self-esteem. Drawing on stories of women…
in the Bible and in contemporary life, he recommends confronting trials, recognizing the Lord's calling, and claiming one's God-determined role. 2002L'envers de ma vie: un parcours d'espoir
Par Marie-Chantal Toupin. 2009
"[...] Née dans le quartier Rosemont à Montréal en 1971, c'est à l'âge de 6 ans que Marie-Chantal Toupin décida…
qu'elle serait chanteuse. En 1997, soit 20 ans plus tard, elle lance son premier album. Mais sa carrière prend véritablement son envol avec la sortie de son deuxième album : Maudit Bordel. De succès en succès, elle est devenue avec son plus récent album, A distance, la chanteuse numéro un du palmarès québécois". -- 4e de couvMartha, Martha: how Christians worry
Par Elaine Leong Eng. 2000
Handbook for Christian counselors who treat mentally disturbed clients by integrating psychology with theology. Uses anecdotes to describe symptoms and…
suggests appropriate treatments by using biblical references. Lists sources for dealing with obsessions, post-traumatic stress disorders, social phobias, anxiety, PMS, and depression. 2000La fille de la chauve-souris: mémoires
Par Nana Mouskouri. 2007
"Nana Mouskouri, cette artiste de légende, qui a vendu plus de 400 millions d'albums dans le monde, décroché plus de…
300 disques d'or, chanté sur toutes les scènes internationales avec les plus grands, accepte pour la première fois d'ouvrir la porte de ses souvenirs. Ceux d'une enfant, née en Grèce dans les années 1930, ayant subi la guerre, les privations, les déchirements de ses parents et la passion de son père pour le jeu. Ceux d'une adolescente timide et complexée, que seule la passion du chant faisait vibrer et qui a dû choisir, malgré elle, entre son amour pour la musique classique et sa fascination pour les chansons populaires. Ceux de la femme, aussi, avec ses incertitudes, ses tourments amoureux. Les arbitrages difficiles entre sa raison de vivre, la musique, et sa vie d'épouse et de mère. Ceux de la citoyenne qui s'est engagée pour l'Unicef et fut députée européenne. Ceux enfin de la star internationale, de ses débuts dans les boîtes de nuit d'Athènes jusqu'aux plus grandes scènes du monde. Le tourbillon de ses tournées, au Canada, aux États-Unis avec Quincy Jones et Harry Belafonte, mais aussi au Japon, en Australie..." -- 4e de couvCoping with social anxiety
Par Heather Moehn. 2001
Describes a self-consciousness disorder that can lead to impairment in social situations. Describes some social phobia causes and remedies and…
offers suggestions for professional help. For junior and senior high readers. 2001What to expect when you're expecting
Par Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff. 2002
Third edition of the classic childbirth primer. Details the physical and emotional symptoms, medical tests, and procedures women are likely…
to experience before, during, and after pregnancy. Includes information on postpartum depression, breastfeeding, alternative birthing, diet, and chronic health conditions. 2002Bravo! brava! a night at the opera: behind the scenes with composers, cast, and crew
Par Anne Siberell. 2001
An overview of opera introducing all the people involved in a stage performance. Provides answers to basic questions about this…
art form from its history to production details. Includes brief plots of twenty-seven popular operas. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2001Dr. 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." 2000Facing your fifties: every man's reference guide to mid-life health
Par Gordon Ehlers. 2002
Medical information for middle-aged men to help increase the odds of good health in later years. Chapters address common concerns…
of this age group, including cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, male menopause and prostate problems, stress and depression, and sports injuries. Advises on medical testing, diet and lifestyle, and exercise. 2002