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Iraq: an illustrated history and guide
Par Gilles Munier. 2004
Concise, comprehensive overview of the history of Iraq from the days of Sumer (4500-2340 BCE) to the 2003 Gulf War.…
Makes a geographic tour of the country, centering in Baghdad and highlighting monuments, landmarks, and ancient archaeological sites. 2000Ce qui dépend de moi: petites leçons de sagesse
Par Elsa Godart. 2011
"Parce que le bien-être devient une exigence sociale au même titre que la réussite professionnelle ou familiale ; parce que…
notre époque nous a éloignés de nous-mêmes jusqu'à nous rendre étrangers aux autres ; parce que, enfin et surtout, la recherche du bonheur est la finalité de toute existence, il est temps de réagir et de remettre de l'ordre dans nos vies privées d'essentiel. Pour Elsa Godart, philosophe et psychanalyste, cela passe par une rencontre avec soi, grâce au stoïcisme. Cette sagesse résume tout ce que l'existence a de joyeux, de merveilleux, mais aussi de tragique, ou même de pathologique. Alternative concrète au malaise contemporain, cette philosophie permet d'agir sur nos vies et de trouver la sérénité et la paix intérieure. À travers des cas concrets, ce livre pose les bases d'une meilleure connaissance de soi, indispensable pour trouver l'équilibre, et reprendre le contrôle sur sa vie. Car nous pouvons tous faire le choix d'être heureux." -- 4e de couvSpice: the history of a temptation
Par Jack Turner. 2004
Australian-born historian, who claims a fascination with spices since age ten, presents an exhaustive survey of man's impassioned quest for…
exotic condiments. Focuses on pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Covers the historic importance of flavorful and aromatic plant derivatives in cuisine, medicine, religions, and world trade. 2004Sun after dark: flights into the foreign
Par Pico Iyer. 2004
Travel writer describes arduous trips to exotic and desperate places--Bolivia, Haiti, Tibet, Cambodia--as well as literary voyages through the writings…
of W.G. Sebald and Kazuo Ishiguro and spiritual journeys through people he meets, including the Dalai Lama and Leonard Cohen. 2004The future of ice: a journey into cold
Par Gretel Ehrlich. 2004
Veteran nature writer chronicles living and traveling for six months in cold regions and speculates on climate change and its…
psychological and environmental impacts. Traveling in Tierra del Fuego, Greenland, and Wyoming, Ehrlich mingles personal and philosophical musings with dire predictions of the catastrophic consequences of global warming. 2004The holy thief: a con man's journey from darkness to light
Par Mark Borovitz. 2004
Gangster-turned-rabbi whose "weapon of choice was a checkbook" divulges twenty-five years of crime that began when his father died and…
in financial desperation he turned to a mobster to fence goods and buy friendships. Recounts a lifesaving prison term during which he found spirituality, redemption, and rehabilitation. Strong language. 2004The road to somewhere: travels with a young boy through an old world
Par James Dodson. 2003
Account of Maine golf writer Dodson's 2001 European excursion with his ten-year-old son, Jack. Deepening their friendship along the way,…
they attend cricket games in England, encounter social openness in the Netherlands, visit French museums, discover the art of Italy, and explore the shores of Greece. 2003Explorers house: National Geographic and the world it made
Par Robert M Poole. 2004
Former executive editor of National Geographic magazine chronicles the National Geographic Society from 1888 through 2003. Discusses how Alexander Graham…
Bell and his descendants built an institution that influenced worldwide audiences and sponsored exploration, discovery, and invention. Also examines the organization's race and gender policies. 2004Listening to fear: helping kids cope, from nightmares to the nightly news
Par Steven Marans. 2005
Yale professor of psychiatry offers advice to parents on addressing their children's developmental and traumatic fears at different age levels,…
from infancy and toddlerhood through adolescence. Encourages open communication between parent and child for full comprehension of the problem and follow-through with supportive coping skills. 2005The art of happiness at work
Par Bstan-ʾdzin-rgya-mtsho. 2003
In this sequel to The Art of Happiness (BR 13301), a psychiatrist questions the Dalai Lama about applying Buddhist principles…
in the workplace. The Tibetan spiritual leader advises that career satisfaction is related to staying motivated, having a realistic "sense of self," and maintaining "basic human values" such as kindness and compassion. 2003It's back to school we go: first day stories from around the world (Millbrook Picture Bks.)
Par Ellen B Jackson. 2003
Describes a student's typical first day of school in Kenya, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Peru, Germany, India, Russia, and…
the United States. Discusses children's favorite foods and games, subjects they study, and the amount of time they spend at school. For grades K-3. 2003Crash course for men on the best ways to support a wife through the ordeal of breast cancer. Part medical…
guide and part practical advice on caring for and understanding cancer treatment and its effects. Includes candid discussion of emotional, physical, and sexual reactions and coping options. 2004The coast mappers
Par Taylor Morrison. 2004
Tells how George Davidson and other scientists hired by the U.S. Coast Survey in the mid-1800s created nautical charts of…
California, Oregon, and Washington. Describes their hardships: perilous cliffs, harsh winters, and tense relations with local Indians. Explains surveying techniques and copperplate printing. For grades 4-7. 2004La frousse autour du monde: 3
Par Bruno Blanchet. 2010
...] Bruno Blanchet revient avec les récits de sa troisième année de pérégrinations avec entre autres: le choc culturel de…
l'Éthiopie, une croisière en boutre à la recherche d'un oiseau rare et la côte Africaine sur son Fidèle vélo... -- 4e de couvLe safari de la vie
Par John P Strelecky. 2010
« Jack, un jeune homme cherchant le bonheur, répond à un appel intérieur intense et part visiter l'Afrique, principalement la…
Savane. Il y fait la rencontre d'une vieille femme, Ma Ma Gombé, elle-même à la poursuite de sa quête personnelle. Contre toute attente, Ma Ma Gombé devient le guide de Jack alors qu'ils traversent le continent africain à pieds. A travers la sagesse de Ma Ma Gombé et les enseignements que lui fournit la Savane, Jack retrouve le sens de sa vie et apprend à libérer le potentiel qui sommeille en lui. » -- 4e de couvMurdering 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. 2004The Kingfisher geography encyclopedia (Kingfisher Encyclopedias)
Par Clive Gifford. 2003
Comprehensive overview of the world's nations. Describes each country's physical geography, climate, people, politics and government, language, religion, currency, recent…
history, and unique characteristics. Also includes information about Earth's formation, its weather systems, and human impact on the planet. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 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. 2003