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Canadian non-fiction, Home and garden, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
To prove that the most dangerous pollution comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces, Smith and Lourie ingested…
and inhaled these items for one week. They expose the miscreant corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people across the globe; they also describe the extent to which we are poisoned, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. c2009.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
Kennedy examines our relationships with everything we are supposed to hate -- from dandelions to snakes. With anecdotes and interesting…
facts, he talks about our war against pests and tries to reconcile humanity to the natural world. 1992.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Covers reasons to compost; differing approaches; how decomposition works; various methods, ingredients, and containers; how to speed decomposition; and how…
to use the end result. The bibliography provides 14 other books on composting; a list of sources of composting supplies is also given. c1998.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
Marjorie Harris provides useful tips for daily housework -- from ripening avocados to controlling insects to unsticking zippers. Wherever possible, she offers ecologically safe solutions. c1991.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Traces a year of growing seasons at The Leaf, Simonds' acreage in eastern Ontario. A lifelong gardener, Simonds works the…
soil and the soul for wide-ranging revelations about everything from flowers that keep time, to the strange gift of compost, to great gardens of the world, to things lost and found underground. 2011.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
[...] Le guide 175 questions-réponses sur les produits ménagers répond aux nombreuses questions que les consommateurs se posent sur les…
produits qu'ils utilisent tous les jours. Les réponses, simples et précises, vous permettront de comprendre facilement les mécanismes biologiques et chimiques en oeuvre et de choisir vos produits en toute sécurité. Grâce à ce livre, vous saurez comprendre les étiquettes, faire les bons choix et contribuer à la sauvegarde de l'environnement tout en nettoyant efficacement! -- 4e de couv.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Home and garden
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Quelques principes scientifiques simples peuvent nous apprendre beaucoup sur les plantes et améliorer notre pratique du jardinage. Une fois que…
l'on sait comment vivent et fonctionnent les plantes, il est en effet plus facile d'obtenir d'elles une meilleure croissance, une floraison plus importante ou de plus beaux fruits. Le lecteur trouvera dans ce livre des informations sur ce qui fait la qualité d'un sol, sur les besoins des plantes pour bien se développer, sur le processus de germination ou encore les mécanismes de défense face aux ravageurs et maladies diverses... Mais l'auteur ne se contente pas d'expliquer la vie cachée des plantes, elle raconte aux jardiniers comment mettre en pratique leurs nouvelles connaissances pour apporter aux plantes les soins les plus appropriés et créer de superbes jardins. 2015. Titre uniforme: Practical science for gardeners.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden, Environment
Automated braille
Based on a TV3 programme, this book is full of tips and information on how to save money while saving…
the planet. Each part begins by helping you audit your own household and then goes into detailed actions you can take. The book looks at everything from worm farms, big purchases, nappies, double glazing, tuning your car and even food miles. 2007.
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
" Selon un vieil adage, si vous commencez chaque journée en avalant un crapaud vivant, vous aurez la satisfaction de…
savoir que c'est probablement la pire chose que vous aurez à faire de toute la journée. Avalez le crapaud ! vous indique comment porter tous vos efforts sur l'organisation de votre temps, ainsi que sur les tâches cruciales que vous risquez le plus de reporter au lendemain, bien qu'elles exerceraient probablement la plus grande incidence positive sur votre vie. Non seulement en accomplirez-vous ainsi davantage en moins de temps, mais encore vous vous en tiendrez à ce qui doit réellement être fait. " -- 4e de couv
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Environment, Home and garden, Nature
Human-transcribed braille
"You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice found in |The…
Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables|. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Profiles of popular edibles explain exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest your bounty. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success. Your backyard bounty awaits!" -- Provided by publisher
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden, Reference
Human-transcribed braille
A compendium of gardening knowledge from more than a decade of The New York Times column on gardening
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
Step by step details on how to grow a hyacinth
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Food and drink, Home and garden, Science and technology
Human-transcribed braille
Heirloom vegetables are the older varieties of familiar plants that were in use before World War II. This book tells…
gardeners in the coastal area from California to Canada which heirloom vegetables will do best and offers historical and cultural techniques to enhance their growing experience
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
Here are tips that really work--from backyard gardeners across the country. Inside: Over 1,100 hints and secrets that will help make your veggies and blooms bigger and better than ever
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden, Inspirational and family life, Parenting
Human-transcribed braille
A collection of inspiring and entertaining stories that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges and joys of raising a family. 2000
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
Step-by-step instructions for how to grow your own fruits and vegetables from nothing but kitchen scraps. Includes growing tips and recipes. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2018
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted), DAISY audio (CD), DAISY audio (Direct to player), DAISY audio (Zip)
Home and garden, Self help
Human-narrated audio, Human-transcribed braille
Lifestyle influencer with online following provides advice for streamlining and decluttering every aspect of life--including wardrobe, social life, exercise, food, home, beauty, and more. 2019
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Biography, Food and drink, Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
Memoir of Mexican American chef and Food Network personality. Reflects on what his Mexican heritage means to him, growing up…
in El Paso and New York, his experiences with Food Network, owning restaurants, and the role of food in his life. Includes some recipes. 2019
Braille (Contracted), Electronic braille (Contracted)
Friendship stories, Animal stories, General fictionDeath and bereavement, Animals and wildlife, Home and garden
Human-transcribed braille
Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together, and they especially love working in the garden. But when his dog…
passes away, Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2018