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The art of happiness: a handbook for living
Par Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho. 1998
Following conversations with the Dalai Lama, psychiatrist Cutler presents the Buddhist leader's methods for maintaining happiness. The Dalai Lama's basic…
belief is hope and connectedness. He offers genuine and lasting inner peace through trust in the fundamental gentleness and goodness of all human beings, compassion, and a policy of kindness. BestsellerHeroin
Par Geraldine Woods. 1994
Discusses the history and usage of the powerful narcotic drug derived from opium poppies. Explains various aspects of addiction and…
describes treatments used to kick the habit. For junior and senior high readersBlues legacies and Black feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday
Par Angela Davis. 1998
A feminist interpretation of the lives and lyrics of three African American blues musicians of the 1930s. Also includes the…
complete lyrics of some of Ma Rainey's and Bessie Smith's songsAnna and the King of Siam
Par Margaret Landon. 1943
Anna Leonowens, a Welsh widow hired in 1862 to be governess to the children and concubines of the king of…
Siam, found the contrasts between the exotic Orient and Victorian Great Britain striking. Landon recounts Leonowen's five years of adventures and confrontations. This book inspired the Broadway musical The King and IDriving Mr. Albert: a trip across America with Einstein's brain
Par Michael Paterniti. 2000
As the author chauffeurs Dr. Thomas Harvey and the pickled remains of Einstein's brain from New Jersey to California, he…
recalls salient facts about the scientific genius, contemplates mysteries of the brain, and ponders the eccentricity of his traveling companion. Some strong language. 2000Pourquoi moi?: réponses possibles à des questions impossibles (Parcours)
Par Robin Norwood. 1994
Une psychothérapeute propose des réflexions pratiques pour la guérison des problèmes intérieurs. Elle évoque des cas rencontrés, pour illustrer sa…
méthode. Celle-ci est basée sur le développement personnel, sur le changement des attitudes, sur l'évolution de la conscience. De plus, les principes de base de sa thérapie se fondent sur une "vision ésotérique de l'existence humaine"; il y est aussi question de "perspectives planétaires", de réincarnation, de karma, d'expériences paranormales. [SDMI may be some time: ice and the English imagination
Par Francis Spufford. 1997
A cultural examination of the British male obsession with polar exploration as evidenced in literary works. Provides some historical background…
about famous expeditions but concentrates on motivation: the allure of the vast unknown. Includes some commentary on the wives' feelingsHoly hunger: a memoir of desire
Par Margaret Bullitt-Jonas. 1999
An Episcopal priest describes her addiction to food and her struggle to overcome it. Growing up with an alcoholic father…
and an emotionally reclusive mother, Bullitt-Jonas became a compulsive overeater. She eventually recovered with the help of Overeaters Anonymous"Si votre chien ne comprend pas tout ce que vous lui dites, c'est parce que vous ne communiquez pas vraiment…
avec lui. Or, sans une communication adéquate, il est impossible de dresser et d'entraîner un chien et encore moins d'avoir avec lui une relation agréable et harmonieuse. Les idées originales et les conseils de ce livre vous procureront le savoir-faire indispensable pour déchiffrer le langage corporel et vocal de votre chien. À l'aide de cette communication nouvelle, vous établirez un lien plus profond avec lui et obtiendrez de meilleurs résultats à l'entraînement". -- 4e de couvWhere am I?: the story of maps and navigation
Par A. G Smith. 1997
A history of how people learned to identify their physical location in the world. Traces the development of maps from…
birch bark and clay tablets dated 2300 B.C. to the techniques of aerial photography. Follows navigational skills from Eratosthenes's astronomical experiments to the discovery of the compass and the use of satellites. For grades 5-8Sigmund Freud: explorer of the unconscious
Par Margaret Muckenhoupt. 1997
A biography of Sigmund Freud, the creator of psychoanalysis, with details of his controversial theories about the human mind. Includes…
some criticism of his ideas, especially about women. Describes his work in the context of his time. For senior high and older readersThree miles down
Par James Hamilton-Paterson. 1999
The author's account of his 1995 participation in Project Orca--the hunt for a Japanese submarine sunk during World War II…
and believed to be carrying several tons of gold. He portrays the anticipation of finding treasure and a primordial watery world full of unexpected beauty. Some strong language. 1999Life on the Mississippi
Par Mark Twain. 1994
Memoir of Twain's career as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River in his youth before the Civil War. Twenty-one…
years later he returns for a trip from St. Louis to New Orleans, reminiscing about the changes and the cities he encounters. Includes a history of the river. 1883Cold oceans: adventures in kayak, rowboat, and dogsled
Par Jonathan Turk. 1998
The author describes four of his adventures, many of which ended up as unanticipated ordeals: kayaking to Cape Horn, rowing…
across the Northwest Passage, dog sledding on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, and following an old migration route to Greenland. Reflects on famous explorations of the past. Some strong languageMy Name Is Saajin Singh (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Kuljinder Brar, Samrath Kaur. 2022
A debut picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.Saajin loves his name—he loves…
it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how—or if he should—correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity. This empowering story, accompanied by energetic and vibrant art by Samrath Kaur, will resonate with any reader who has ever felt misunderstood.The scared child: helping kids overcome traumatic events
Par Barbara Brooks. 1996
Describes types of trauma--injury, illness, physical or sexual abuse, parental divorce, and the death of a friend or relative, as…
well as natural disasters and "trauma by proxy." Assesses the likely effects on children. Explains how to recognize symptoms, debrief the child, and help in the processes of coping and recoveryDriving over lemons: an optimist in Andalucía
Par Chris Stewart. 1999
First drummer for the rock group Genesis humorously recalls naively purchasing land in Andalucía, Spain, and--with his wife, Ana--gamely making…
a go at being full-time farmers without the benefit of plumbing or electricity. Describes subsequent years when they had a child and made lasting friendships with neighbors. Some strong language. 1999This revision of Alcoholics Anonymous, first published in 1939, uses modern language without gender or relationship assumptions. Explains alcoholism and…
AA's twelve-step method of recovery. In AA tradition, the author remains anonymousFinding our way: the teen girls' survival guide
Par Allison Abner. 1995
Advice for teenaged girls on such issues as learning to like and care for their changing bodies, being sexually responsible,…
and coping with and enjoying family members and friends. For junior and senior high readersMieux vivre en maîtrisant mieux votre énergie vitale (Réponses)
Par Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. 2005
Dans Vivre, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi apportait une réponse scientifique, factuelle, empirique à la question du bonheur et révolutionnait la psychologie. Dans…
ce nouvel ouvrage, il donne les clefs de l'application de sa théorie. Nous avons tendance à vivre à côté de notre vie, peu conscients des bonheurs qui la traversent et déconnectés de nos émotions. À cause d'une forme récurrente d'inattention, nous subissons d'un côté les stress ou les soucis générés par le travail et nos différentes obligations, et de l'autre nous passons nos moments de détente dans une sorte d'état second... C'est en nous réinvestissant pleinement dans chaque moment, nous explique Csikszentmihalyi, que nous pouvons mieux vivre, c'est en nous lançant quotidiennement des défis, en refusant la facilité et en transformant la routine en plaisir, que nous pouvons nous forger une existence heureuse. -- 4e de couv