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Seven types of ambiguity (Pelican books)
By William Empson. 1973
Professor Empson analyses the effects which may be obtained, deliberately or unconsciously, through the use of ambiguity. According to Empson…
developments in British and American criticism can only be understood in terms of the key word "ambiguity." 1973.Self-healing: my life and vision (Arkana Ser.)
By Meir Schneider. 1989
A remarkable Russian Israeli who has gone some way to understanding the latent power of self-healing which is locked inside…
human beings. In this book Meir Schneider relates the experiences of his own life and his later work with people affected by chronic headaches, polio and muscular dystrophy. Meir was born blind, the son of a deaf father, yet he has insisted upon living a regular life making no concessions to himself for his lack of sight, and offering hope to others. 1989.Searching for certainty: inside the new Canadian mindset
By Edward Greenspon, Darrell Jay Bricker. 2001
A comprehensive report on the new economic, social and cultural Canada, resulting from changes wrought by globalization and technological innovation…
over the last two decades. Canada has emerged from the late twentieth century a stronger and more dynamic society, with a mindset steeped in Canadian traditions of tolerance and community. A fact-filled account of how these changes affect us now and will determine how we feel and what we want tomorrow. 2001.Satanic purses: money, myth, and misinformation in the war on terror
By R. T Naylor. 2006
Naylor exposes the post 9/11 global War on Islamic Terror as based on myth, misinformation, and even deliberate disinformation -…
all of it premised on misguided notions about the nature of terrorist financing and the structure and organization of terrorist groups. Naylor believes that the secret agendas behind, and the private interests that profit from, an illusory War on Terror may be far more dangerous than the events that led to it. Some descriptions of violence. 2006.Saqiyuq is the Inuit word for a strong wind that suddenly shifts direction. This story of three consecutive generations of…
women reveals the contrasts of the ever-changing nature of life in the new territory of Nunavut. Appia deals with traditional life. Daughter Rhoda is part of the transitional generation and grand-daughter Sandra copes with modern times. 1999.Salvador: An Anthology
By Joan Didion. 1983
In 1982 the author went to El Salvador. She describes the situation from the government's standpoint since she was unable…
to spend time with the guerrillas. Even so, the picture of terrorism emerges with fear and political repression. 1983.Rencontrer ses peurs: une voie de passage vers l'amour de soi
By Marilou Brousseau, Marcel Lebœuf. 2014
" Marilou Brousseau et Marcel Leboeuf ont entrepris de nous livrer leur propre voyage dans les sentiers de la peur…
et d'en tirer pour nous d'ultimes leçons permettant de l'apprivoiser et de la guérir avant qu'elle ne devienne chronique ou invalidante. "-- 4e de couv.Réussir: programmer son succès
By Charles Albert Poissant. 2007
Relire sa vie: 21 récits pour vous guider
By Marie-Paule Dessaint. 2014
" Que l'on frôle la quarantaine ou que l'on fête ses 80 printemps, chaque étape de l'existence nous place devant…
des interrogations et des défis particuliers. Pour y voir clair, Marie-Paule Dessaint propose de relire sa vie. Elle a réuni 21 récits qu'elle livre en intégralité afin de saisir la nature de l'exercice et d'en apprécier les bénéfices. En contrepoint, elle expose les caractéristiques et enjeux de chaque âge à partir du mitan : activité professionnelle, vie affective, familiale, santé, spiritualité, retraite" -- 4e de couv.S'affranchir de la honte: libérer l'enfant en soi
By John Bradshaw, Céline Sinclair. 1993
La honte, qui provoque en nous un besoin maladif d'accomplir des performances, est à l'origine de bien des problèmes de…
compulsion et de dépendance. John Bradshaw nous livre ici un témoignage bouleversant et propose de nouvelles techniques de guérison. c1993.Sacrées grands-mères!
By Christiane Collange. 2007
Grâce à leur nouvelle longévité et à leur forme physique, les grands-mères actuelles représentent une source de disponibilité, de présence,…
d'affection, de transmission qui a changé l'équilibre des familles. Après une longue enquête, Christiane Collange dresse un portrait lucide et tonique de cette génération prête à beaucoup se décarcasser sans pour autant se sacrifier. 2007.Saboteurs: Wiebo Ludwig's war against big oil
By Andrew Nikiforuk. 2002
Dutch-born Wiebo Ludwig, former leader of a Christian Reformed Church in Goderich, Ontario, and his entourage, which consisted of his…
ever-growing family and a few sympathizers, decamped for Alberta in 1985 and bought a place called Trickle Creek - in oil country. What ensued was a long, nasty, and often violent conflict between Ludwig and the oil and gas industry over its legal right to drill on private land, regardless of landowners' concerns over the contamination of air and water by the pollutants that spew out of the wells. Some strong language and descriptions of violence. Winner of the 2002 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. 2002.Rogue diamonds: the rush for northern riches on Dene land
By E Bielawski. 2003
Diamonds were first discovered on the Barren Grounds near Yellowknife in 1991. in 1996 Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin gave…
Canada's first diamond mine conditional approval, subject to "significant progress in sixty days" on agreements between various companies. Ellen Bielawski was there. 2003.Roots of empathy: changing the world, child by child
By Mary Gordon. 2005
With violence, anti-social behaviour, bullying, and aggression among young children escalating, educator Mary Gordon devised the Roots of Empathy programme,…
which fosters each child's innate sense of caring and compassion. Bringing babies and children together in the classroom creates a symbiotic environment that reduces aggression while increasing tolerance and emotional literacy. 2005.Roughing it in the suburbs: reading Chatelaine magazine in the fifties and sixties (Studies in gender and history ; #16)
By Valerie Joyce Korinek. 2000
While the Chatelaine magazine of the 1950's and 60's was filled with advertisements that promoted domestic perfection, it also began…
to contain material that subversively complicated that ideal. Articles on abortion, spousal abuse, and poverty proliferated alongside explicitly feminist editorials, laying the foundation for feminism in Canada. Offers a detailed analysis of the times, the issues, and the national cross section of the women (and sometimes men) who participated in the success of a Canadian cultural landmark. 2000.Romantic breakup: it's not the end of the world (Teen issues)
By Jennifer Rozines Roy. 2000
Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic…
relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.Rivales ou amies: le nouveau rapport Hite sur les femmes d'aujourd'hui
By Shere Hite. 1999
Une nouvelle étude controversée sur les rapports ambivalents qu'entretiennent les femmes entre elles, en amitié, au travail ou la maison.…
D'après Hite, il existerait une hostilité latente et un manque flagrant de loyauté des femmes entre elles. Côté travail, l'auteure observe que peu de femmes savent se servir de leurs contacts et construire des solidarités professionelles. Outre ces observations dérangeantes, les lectrices trouveront dans ce "guide du mieux-vivre en société" des propsitions claires sur la manière de traiter ses amies et congénères. 1999.Révérence à la vie: conversation
By Jean-Philippe de Tonnac, Théodore Monod. 1999
Rising up and rising down: some thoughts on violence, freedom and urgent means
By William T Vollmann. 2004
An extended inquiry into our motivations for and justification of violence. Why has violence always been a part of human…
affairs, and what forms of moral calculus have we used to sanctify and excuse it? Journalist Vollman scrutinizes everything from self-defence to suicide, slavery, torture, genocide, and war, using others for guidance, including Plato, Robespierre, Lenin, Hitler, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King. Descriptions of sex, violence and strong language. 2004.Rest: why you get more done when you work less
By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. 2016
For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. But dismissing rest stifles our ability…
to think creatively and truly recharge. In this book, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang argues that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives by recognizing the importance of rest: working better does not mean working more, it means working less and resting better. Treating rest as a passive activity secondary to work undermines our chances for a rewarding and meaningful life. Whether by making space for daily naps, as Winston Churchill did during World War II; going on hours-long strolls like Charles Darwin; or spending a week alone in a cabin like Bill Gates, pursuing what Pang calls "deliberate rest" is the true key to fulfillment and creative success. 2016.