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Canadian non-fiction, Parenting, Games
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A collection of games, easy-to-make crafts and projects, and festive menus that make the planning a theme party easy and…
fun. Each theme plan includes a list of read-aloud books and movies to make the party complete.
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Arts and entertainment, Literature biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Family and relationships, Parenting
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The true story of author Gilmour's decision to let his 16-year-old son drop out of high school, on the condition…
that the boy agree to watch three films a week with him. Examines how those years changed both their lives. From French New Wave and Kurosawa to De Palma, film noir, and Billy Wilder, Gilmour describes key moments in each film, as he teaches his son about life and the vagaries of growing up through the power of the movies. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Canada Reads 2012. 2007.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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Royal biographer Penny Junor tells the story of the woman reviled as a pariah who, thanks to numerous twists of…
fate, became the popular princess consort. Junor argues that although Camilla played a central role in the darkest days of the modern monarchy--Charles and Diana's acrimonious and scandalous split--she also played a crucial role in restoring the Royal Family's reputation, especially that of Prince Charles. 2018.
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Biography, Politics and government biography, Royalty biography, History
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Haile Selassie, His Most Puissant Majesty and Distinguished Highness the Emperor of Ethiopia, enjoyed a 44-year reign until his own…
army gave him the boot in 1974. In the days following the coup, Polish journalist Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia and sought out members of the imperial court for interviews. Some descriptions of violence. 1984, c1978. Uniform title: Cesarz.
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Parenting
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Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison--an American and a Brit, both married to Dutchmen and raising their kids in the…
Netherlands--report back on what makes Dutch kids so happy and well adjusted. 2017.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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An intimate biography of the Duchess of Kent from the time of her birth in Yorkshire, to today. 1971.
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Biography, Royalty biography, Women biography
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This biography of Wallis Warfield, Duchess of Windsor, examines her relationship with Edward VIII, her previous unhappy marriages, and their…
life together after they were forced to leave England. Her early life is also examined and questions surrounding her birth and early life are addressed. 1996.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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Details the Duke of Windsor's career during World War II, his work with British Military intelligence, and his years as governor of the Bahamas. 1982.
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Biography, Royalty biography, History
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This book describes a number of intriguing incidents in the personal lives of the British Royal Family, dating back to…
the time of Queen Victoria. The family conflicts and the personal failings of a number of the royals have been magnified through the lens of the press, ever eager for fresh details with which to build the impression of scandal. 1995.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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As the sole survivor of the 1997 auto accident that killed the Princess of Wales, Dodi Fayed, and their chauffeur,…
bodyguard Rees-Jones offers his account of the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. He also discusses his own efforts to cope with injuries and unwelcome notoriety. Bestseller. 2000.
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Parenting
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Comment savoir quelle est la meilleure façon d'agir quand il est question de l'éducation de nos enfants? Comment leur donner…
les meilleurs outils pour qu'ils aient un bon départ dans la vie et leur apprendre à résoudre les principaux problèmes de l'existence? Eduquer, cela s'apprend comme le reste. Certaines personnes possèdent un talent naturel, d'autres doivent bûcher pour réussir. Ce livre propose plus de 100 conseils efficaces, pratiques et non violents pour corriger les problèmes de comportement les plus courants des enfants et pour les guider au quotidien d'une manière équilibrée. Ces conseils aideront les parents et les intervenants à discipliner les enfants d'une manière aimante mais ferme, sans blesser leur amour-propre ni étouffer leur curiosité naturelle. 2012.
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Food and drink, Nutrition, Parenting
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A how-to book on preparing the healthiest foods for babies, including a look at breastfeeding, food allergies, and intolerances. 2004.
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Family and relationships, General non-fiction, Pregnancy and childbirth, Parenting
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From the author of "The seven habits of highly effective people" (DC30225) and father of nine, a method of achieving…
peace and harmony at home. Recommends simple and practical ways to communicate and to resolve common problems so that "everyone wins." c1997.
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Biography, Politics and government biography, Royalty biography, Women biography, European history
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Ouvrage solidement documenté, souvent à partir de sources inédites sur la vie tumultueuse de la célèbre impératrice d'Autriche. 1997.
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General non-fiction, Parenting
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The author believes that parents are able to enhance their children's language skills by engaging in conversations with them. He…
provides strategies for interacting with children about their ideas, experiences and surroundings. 1988.
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Parenting
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Teen health expert Meg Meeker, M.D., documents the powerful influence dads have on daughters. The most crucial factor for girls…
growing up into confident, well-adjusted women is a strong father with conservative values. Such fathers preempt eating disorders, failing grades, STDs, unwed pregnancy, and substance abuse - and promote academic achievement, successful marriage, and a satisfying emotional life. 2007.
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Family and relationships, Parenting, Self help
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Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. "Surviving Adolescents" is a clear and very down-to-earth…
manual, drawing on his wealth of experience and wisdom. It has advice on all the thorny issues that confront families with teenagers - sexuality, risky behaviours, laziness, school and study problems, and much more. And it is full of practical tips for everyday survival, including: communicating effectively with young people, defusing family conflict, setting limits, keeping the stress of parenting at bay, avoiding common mistakes like fighting over things that don't matter. 2005.
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Family and relationships, Parenting
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Now, with Smart Love, parents can avoid common childrearing mistakes, and obey their natural desire to ensure their children's perfect happiness and emotional well-being. 1999.
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Biography, Women biography, Canadian non-fiction, Family and relationships, Pregnancy and childbirth, Parenting, Death and bereavement
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Like many young women, Beth Powning faced decisions of whether and when to start a family. At age twenty-four she…
became pregnant, but eleven days past her due date, she delivered a perfect, stillborn son. In this exploration of motherhood and loss, we're taken on a powerful journey into the heart of grief and renewal. National Bestseller. 2005.
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Biography, Royalty biography
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How did queens find happiness? In courts bristling with testosterone - swashbuckling generals, polished courtiers, and virile cardinals - many…
had love affairs. Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard had courtiers; Catherine the Great had a long list of sexy favourites; Empress Alexandra had Rasputin and Marie Antoinette had count Axel Fersen. 2006.