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Qui a raison?: l'avenir du Québec
Par Joseph Facal. 2008
"S'il est une question qui divise les Québécois, qui menace sans cesse d'être une cause de "chicane" dans les réunions…
familiales, c'est bien celle de la souveraineté du Québec. C'est par ces mots que s'ouvre cette passionnante correspondance entre André Pratte et Joseph Facal qui, tels deux preux chevaliers, ont décidé de jouter en combat singulier, pour défendre chacun sa position. Non sans humour, mais avec la passion et l'intelligence qui les caractérisent tous les deux, ils abordent tous les aspects de la question : que ce soit les avantages symboliques ou psychologiques de la souveraineté, les avantages et les désavantages du statut de minorité, notre prospérité actuelle ou à venir, la croissance démographique ou l'intégration des immigrants, ou encore des thèmes plus "terre à terre", comme les modalités de l'accession à l'indépendance ou l'intégrité du territoire québécois, ils s'affrontent à visière levée. Chacun se révèle un debateur redoutable, à la fois pugnace et respectueux de l'adversaire. Si le combat se termine sans qu'aucun des deux n'ait plié le genou, il n'en aura pas moins été pour le lecteur une extraordinaire occasion d'éclaircir ses propres convictions, de les mettre à l'épreuve, un salutaire exercice d'analyse et de démocratie." -- 4e de couvDog's best friend: annals of the dog-human relationship
Par Mark Derr. 1997
Traces the history of the bond between dogs and humans from nomads' relationship with wolves to the contemporary family's domesticated…
pets. Discusses a wide variety of dogs and their contributions throughout the ages. Contains many anecdotes and recommends ways to improve situations for dogsThe Communist manifesto (Oxford world's classics)
Par Karl Marx. 1998
Political and economic theory of social organization, first published as the platform of the Communist League. Anticapitalist work based on…
collective government ownership and democratic management of production and distribution of goodsHow bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6Nom de code: MaChouette : [l'enquête sur le scandale des commandites
Par Daniel Leblanc. 2006
Un parti politique au pouvoir pendant 15 ans. Des soupçons de corruption et de trafic d'influence. Une enquête colossale qui…
s'éternise. Un corps policier qui implose sur fond de guerre intestine. Est-ce que le parti politique de Jean Charest a vendu le pouvoir du gouvernement au plus offrant en échange de financement politique ? PLQ inc. révèle les déboires de l'enquête Mâchurer, menée par l'Unité permanente anticorruption. Depuis 2014, les enquêteurs de l'UPAC tentent en vain de faire la lumière sur les allégations de financement illégal au Parti libéral du Québec. L'équipe du Bureau d'enquête a eu accès à des sources hautement privilégiées et a analysé des milliers de documents d'enquête. Ils remontent ici le fil de l'une des plus ambitieuses investigations policières entreprises au Québec, levant le voile sur l'une des périodes les plus sombres de la politique québécoiseSummers with the bears: six seasons in the Minnesota woods
Par Jack Becklund. 1999
The author recalls leaving Florida in 1988 to live in the backwoods of Minnesota, where he and his wife befriended…
an orphaned black bear cub and became intimately acquainted with nine more bears over the next six years. Describes the couple's extraordinary experiences with their ursine friends. 1999101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6Le mystère Québec
Par Solange Chaput-Rolland. 1984
Sorte de journal politique, dixième volume de cette série de Regards débutée en 1967. L'auteur s'adresse à des personnalités politiques…
et littéraires: Jean Lesage, Ann Lindbergh, Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Colette, etc. Réflexions et critiques toujours modérées et d'une grande honnêteté intellectuelle. Écrit durant les derniers mois de l'activité politique de Pierre Elliott Trudeau. [SDMThe cost of rights: why liberty depends on taxes
Par Stephen Holmes. 1999
Examines the relationship between individual liberty, social cooperation, and government action in the U.S. Asserts that the political branches that…
extract taxes and reallocate public resources affect the value, scope, and predictability of Americans' interests. Observes the inevitability of government and its important role in protecting and enforcing fundamental rightsExplicit and authentic acts: amending the U.S. Constitution, 1776-1995
Par David Kyvig. 1996
Traces the origin, nature, and function of the American constitutional amendment system and explores its role in the development of…
the U.S. Constitution of the 1990s. Focuses on both successful and unsuccessful efforts to implement revisions between 1776 and 1995. Winner of the 1997 Bancroft Prize in American historyYou are the juror (Great decisions)
Par Nathan Aaseng. 1997
The author presents the details and evidence from eight famous cases, including those involving the Lindbergh kidnapping, Patty Hearst, and…
O.J. Simpson. Readers are asked to review the information and make decisions as if they were part of the jury. For grades 6-9Exploding ants: amazing facts about how animals adapt
Par Joanne Settel. 1984
In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants,…
birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999Two puppies
Par Jane Stern. 1998
The married authors describe a hellish two years with a puppy very unlike the other Bullmastiffs they've owned. In contrast,…
they discuss the early years of a well-behaved dog bred and trained to be a guide dog. Also includes tips on selecting, training, and caring for puppies. Some strong language. 1998Pack of two: the intricate bond between people and dogs
Par Caroline Knapp. 1998
The author ponders about emotional bonds between dogs and people using her own experience with Lucille, a young Shepherd-mix. Explores…
sentiments and expectations about canines by noting animal behavior and past history with humans. Muses on the use of dogs as companions and agents of healingHow fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6Puppies, dogs, and blue northers: reflections on being raised by a pack of sled dogs
Par Gary Paulsen. 1996
Companion to Woodsong (BR 08849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved…
team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readersChesapeake Bay goose music
Par Roger Ethier. 1995
The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed…
on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readersWater buffalo days: growing up in Vietnam
Par Quang Huynh. 1997
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age…
of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6