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Le livre de la sagesse crie (Sagesses amérindiennes)
Par Hubert Mansion. 2009
" De la cérémonie des premiers pas encore pratiquée aujourdhui, aux rituels funéraires dont nous devrions nous inspirer, la sagesse…
crie est issue dune parfaite connaissance de la nature, où magie et réalité ne forment quun univers. Qui mieux que Stéphanie Bélanger, élevée à la fois dans un milieu autochtone et blanc, pouvait présenter un livre dédié la sagesse crie ? Puisant à la source auprès des anciens de la région de Mistissini, quelle a interrogés en cri, elle sest associée à lauteur Hubert Mansion, spécialiste du Nord du Québec, pour réaliser ce qui constitue un hommage à cette Première Nation méconnue, mais surtout une référence inestimable de savoir. " -- 4e de couv"C'est quoi la mort?" (C'est quoi)
Par Pierre. 1999
L'abbé Pierre, qui a 87 ans, répond aux questions des jeunes de CM2 (cinquième année) sur le thème de la…
mort. Ce grand humaniste, imbu de foi chrétienne, raconte dans une simplicité sa perception sur le sujet: "Pour moi, la mort n'est pas vraiment une séparation, mais une continuation. Ce n'est pas une fin, mais un renouveau. C'est comme sortir de l'ombre pour entrer dans la lumière". [SDMLa lumière dans les ténèbres
Par Jacques Lusseyran. 2002
Murdering 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. 2003Father Bear comes home (I Can Read Level 1 Ser.)
Par Else Holmelund Minarik. 1959
Four episodes about Little Bear in which he waits impatiently for his father to come home from a day of…
fishing, has the hiccups, meets a mermaid, and plays with Owl. Beginning chapter book. For grades K-3. 1959Essential camping for teens
Par Kristine Hooks. 2000
Beginners' guide to selecting and setting up a camp site, keeping warm and dry, preparing food, handling emergencies, and having…
fun. Discusses where to learn the necessary outdoor skills and what gear to purchase. Uncontracted braille. For junior and senior high readers. 2000American massacre: the tragedy at Mountain Meadows, September 1857
Par Sally Denton. 2003
An investigative reporter uses primary sources to research an attack in Utah on a wealth-laden pioneer wagon train whose passengers,…
except for a few children, were slaughtered. Analyzes the political and social climate of the time and concludes that the evidence leads to the elders of the Mormon church. 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. 2004Columnist 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. 2004St. Patrick of Ireland: a biography
Par Philip Freeman. 2004
Life of St. Patrick based on his two surviving letters: one a defense of his work in Ireland, the other…
condemning a slave-raiding king and his pirates. Recounts Patrick's kidnapping by Irish pirates, years of slavery, escape, and eventual return to minister to the Irish people. Debunks many myths. 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. 2004Ten rings: my championship seasons
Par Yogi Berra, Dave Kaplan. 2003
Autobiography by baseball Hall of Fame catcher highlighting his ten championship seasons with the New York Yankees between 1947 and…
1962. Recalls the "golden years" of baseball, his famous contemporaries, and rival teams and relates how the game has changed since the 1950s. 2003Social 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. 2003The radioactive boy scout: the true story of a boy and his backyard nuclear reactor
Par Ken Silverstein. 2004
Los Angeles Times investigative reporter recounts scientific experiments Detroit teenager David Hahn undertook to earn a Boy Scout merit badge…
in 1995. Describes how David, with textbook knowledge and information from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, built a nuclear reactor in his family shed--and sparked an environmental catastrophe. Some strong language. 2004God 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. 2004Expert card technique: close-up table magic (Dover Magic Bks.)
Par Jean Hugard. 1974
Master card performers provide instructions for basic and advanced card tricks, offering foolproof methods and simple techniques. Includes basic manipulations…
such as the palm, shuffle, lift, side slip, pass, glimpse, jog, and reverse. Details false deals, crimps, and more-advanced forces, fans, prearranged decks, and self-working tricks. 1944God went to beauty school
Par Cynthia Rylant. 2003
Lighthearted but thought-provoking poems depicting God's exploration of the wonders and pains in the world He created. Curious about everyday…
human activity, God gets a dog, goes to the doctor, sees a movie, finds a job, takes a bath, and even experiences death. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2003Fire in the heart: a spiritual guide for teens
Par Deepak Chopra. 2004
Noted Hindu author and physician uses his own youthful experiences to provide a plan for teens who are seeking their…
own spiritual paths. Answers universal philosophical questions and offers suggestions for improving relationships. For senior high readers. 2004Les arts martiaux
Par Peter Lewis. 1998
L'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 couv