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Bokassa 1er, [un empereur français: Un Empereur Francais
Par Géraldine Smith. 2000
Cette biographie fut amorcée en 1993, lorsque l'auteure fut la seule journaliste à avoir obtenu une interview exclusive à la…
sortie de prison du personnage, traduite par une semaine d'entretiens. Elle est la première véritable biographie sérieuse basée sur 93 témoins privilégiés de la vie de Bokassa. Elle raconte un destin exceptionnel, l'histoire d'un indigène devenu enfant de troupe qui s'est hissé jusqu'au rang d'empereur, mais elle constitue aussi une enquête minutieuse sur les ambiguïtés et la familiarité des relations franco-africaines. Entre autres, les intrigues et les magouilles politiques comme l'affaire des diamants. [SDMNo finish line: my life as I see it
Par Marla Runyan. 2001
Memoirs of the first legally blind athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. Discovering that attitude can be more disabling…
than vision loss, Marla describes how she overcame difficulties at school by playing the violin and becoming a competitive runner. 2001Freedom for the blind: the secret is empowerment
Par Jim H Omvig. 2002
A blind attorney and rehabilitation professional draws upon his own knowledge and experience to outline some ways blind people can…
enrich and improve their lives and careers. Omvig promotes the development of new philosophies and strategies that challenge traditional methods of rehabilitation for blind persons in the United States. 2002The look-it-up book of the 50 states
Par Bill Gutman. 2002
Nothing is impossible: reflections on a new life
Par Christopher Reeve. 2002
Christopher Reeve, quadriplegic since an equestrian accident in 1995, contemplates what a successful life comprises. Offers his thoughts on parenting,…
religion, advocacy, faith, recovery, and keeping a sense of humor along with hope. 2002The Rasputin file
Par Ėdvard Radzinskiĭ. 2000
Examines the life and assassination of Rasputin--the controversial holy man who influenced the last imperial Russian court. Explores his alleged…
sexual misconduct, his spiritual hold over Tsarina Alexandra, and how he was murdered. Based on files from the Soviet archives. Some descriptions of sex. 2000The question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud debate God, love, sex, and the meaning of life
Par Armand M Nicholi. 2002
Although confirmed atheist Freud (1856-1939) and converted Christian Lewis (1898-1963) did not debate each other while alive, the author (himself…
a psychiatrist and professor) examines their beliefs and behaviors through their published work, autobiographies, and private correspondence to determine how they arrived at conflicting conclusions. Some descriptions of sex. 2002When we were one: stories of World War II
Par Richard Hooker. 2002
A collection of articles written for the New York Sun by war correspondent W.C. Heinz, who later became a successful…
sportswriter. Describes the invasion of Europe, the march into Germany, the interrogation of Nazi prisoners, and the execution of spies. Some strong language. 2002Understanding September 11th: answering questions about the attacks on America
Par Mitch Frank. 2002
Explains the historical and religious issues that motivated terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Includes information…
on Islam, the Taliban, and Osama bin Laden; the significance of the Middle East and Afghanistan; and the changes in America since the attacks. For grades 6-9. 2002The road less traveled: a new psychology of love, traditional values, and spiritual growth
Par M. Scott Peck. 1978
Artists of the Renaissance (History makers)
Par James Barter. 1999
Discusses the life and accomplishments of six Italian artists of the early and High Renaissance, whose works represent important innovations…
and achievements in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Includes Giotto, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. For grades 6-9. 1999Stevie Wonder
Par Tenley Williams. 2002
Biography of the composer, pianist, and singer whose musical talent was evident from childhood. Discusses Stevie Wonder's recording success despite…
being "blind, black, and broke" when he started. For grades 6-9. 2002What time is it? you mean now?: advice for life from the Zennest master of them all
Par Yogi Berra. 2002
Retired baseball champion expands on the advice he first offered in When You Come to a Fork in the Road,…
Take It! (RC 52360, BR 13542) by using anecdotes relating to baseball. Suggests cultivating a positive attitude, exercising, setting goals, and taking advantage of opportunities. 2002Of paradise and power: America and Europe in the new world order
Par Robert Kagan. 2003
Neo-conservative scholar analyzes the divergence in foreign policies of western Europe and the United States in the context of terrorism…
from the Middle East. Discusses their different perceptions of threat in terms of power and ideology. Offers steps to reconciliation. Bestseller. 2003The conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman, and the destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945
Par Michael R Beschloss. 2002
Historian relates the political dilemmas facing the Allies during World War II, including the future of conquered Germany. American Secretary…
of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr. urged harsh punitive measures in retaliation for Nazi crimes against European Jews, while others sought rehabilitation and the establishment of democracy to prevent further German aggression. Bestseller. 2002The reading fingers: life of Louis Braille, 1809-1852
Par Jean Roblin. 1955
First authoritative English-language biography of the French inventor of braille text. Covers Braille's family background and how he became blind.…
Discusses his education, love for music, and contribution to intellectual advancement through his raised-dot system for reading. Translated from French. 1952Battling the inner dummy: the craziness of apparently normal people
Par David L Weiner. 1999
Employing imaginary conversations with Sigmund Freud, the author (assisted by a psychiatrist) explains why people behave in an irrational and…
compulsive manner at times--even against their own better judgment. Asserts that everyone has some type of personality disorder, managed or concealed with different degrees of success. Examines possible treatments. Some strong language. 1999Winston Churchill: a Penguin life
Par John Keegan. 2002
Military historian explores the mystique of Britain's prime minister during World War II, discussing his life, works, and speeches. Portrays…
Churchill, the man and the political leader, in the context of England's history. 2002Compact encyclopedia of the 1861-1865 conflict covers 130 topics, from Abolitionists to Zouaves. Provides a broad overview of the era…
as well as personal anecdotes and engaging details. Includes eyewitness accounts of events and excerpts from key documents such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. For grades 5-8. 2002Du bonheur d'être fragile (Essais Ser. #Vol. 6128979)
Par Jean-Claude Liaudet. 2007
"Aujourd'hui, on prétend que le bonheur est un droit. La meilleure méthode pour y accéder est la "maîtrise" : de…
soi, des autres, des événements, de l'inconnu, à l'image des modèles issus de l'économie et du management d'entreprise qui ont envahi notre champ de conscience. Pour être heureux, il faudrait dominer ses sentiments et ses désirs, au risque de renier cette part fondamentale de nous-mêmes : la fragilité. Reconnaître et admettre sa vulnérabilité est pourtant au coeur de la construction de notre identité. C'est savoir s'accepter tel que l'on est - un être libre et non une mécanique qui obéit à des règles - et évoluer en accord avec soi." -- 4e de couv