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L'art de bien vieillir (Spiritualites Grand Format Ser. #Vol. 6131114)
By Anselm Grün, Caroline Jouannic. 2008
"Qui a envie de vieillir ? La question de l'âge, ce destin partagé, ne cesse d'être remise à plus tard,…
alors même qu'il s'agit de l'un des grands défis de la vie. Vieillir, oui, puisqu'il le faut bien, mais comment ? Anselm Grün nous montre qu'avec l'âge, même le grand âge, se présentent aussi de nouveaux horizons, de nouvelles chances, comme à chaque étape de l'existence. C'est pourquoi il invite ses lecteurs et lectrices à accepter pleinement leur vieillissement comme la promesse d'une vie riche et renouvelée. Avec beaucoup de sensibilité, il nous initie à l'art de rencontrer - non pas malgré la vieillesse mais à travers elle - notre vérité la plus intime". -- 4e de couv.La chaleur du coeur empêche nos corps de rouiller: vieillir sans être vieux
By Marie De Hennezel. 2008
"Le vieillissement inévitable ne nous condamne pas à la solitude, à la souffrance, à la déchéance, à la dépendance. L'auteur,…
sans langue de bois, nous guide vers un véritable "art de vieillir". Elle fait appel à son expérience de psychologue clinicienne, à ses rencontres avec des "vieillards magnifiques" comme son amie soeur Emmanuelle, pour nous montrer comment transformer en profondeur ce temps de notre vie, en apprivoiser les misères, en retirer les joies." -- 4e de couv.High noon: the Hollywood blacklist and the making of an American classic
By Glenn Frankel. 2017
The revelatory story behind the classic movie High Noon and the toxic political climate in which it was created. It's…
one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era. Yet what has been often overlooked is that High Noon was made during the height of the Hollywood blacklist. In the middle of the film shoot, screenwriter Carl Foreman was forced to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities about his former membership in the Communist Party. Refusing to name names, he was eventually blacklisted and fled the United States. 2017.The Group of Seven in western Canada
By Catharine M Mastin. 2002
In 1920, when the Group of Seven was founded, free rail passes were still available to Canadian artists so they…
would make images that would familiarize Eastern Canadians with the West - and almost all of the Group's members used the perk. Commentary by six Canadian scholars and curators explores the deep importance of the West for the artists and their work. Includes insights into A.Y. Jackson and Edwin Holgate's interpretations - and misinterpretations - of the Skeena people, and Frederick Varley's troubled relationships with his wife and lovers. Some descriptions of sex. 2002.Who's in the goose tonight?: an anecdotal history of Canadian theatre
By Vernon Chapman. 2001
A serious yet funny look at the history of Canadian theatre, written by long-time actor Vernon Chapman. Based on his…
own experiences across the country, from the 1930's on, and extensive research, the author presents anecdotes of plays, directors, and actors, including Don Harron, Dora and Mavor Moore, and Shirley Knight. 2001.Sex and the city and us: how four single women changed the way we think, live, and love
By Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. 2018
Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of the iconic television series, this book tells the story of how a columnist, two…
gay men -- Darren Star and fellow executive producer Michael Patrick King -- and a writers' room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories to launch a cultural phenomenon. Featuring interviews with the cast and writers, including star Sarah Jessica Parker, the book presents a behind-the-scenes look at a TV series that changed the way women everywhere see themselves. 2018.Seventy-four-year-old actress, activist, and work-out guru offers tips for making the most of what she calls Act III of life,…
which begins at age sixty. Lists eleven ingredients of successful aging, including reflecting on one’s past, caring about the bigger picture, being physically active, and eating healthfully. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011.The author of "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling" traces the rivalry of two French artists of opposing schools during a…
time of social and political upheaval. Describes events occurring between 1863 and 1874 as world-renowned Ernest Meissonier and upstart Édouard Manet vied for exhibition space and fame. Winner of the 2006 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. 2006.The most beautiful house in the world
By Witold Rybczynski. 1989
Rybczynski's project to build a workshed gradually evolved into a full-fledged house. As he recounts his tale, he considers the…
theories and work of such architects as Palladio and Frank Lloyd Wright, the elements of classical architecture, and the structural descendants of the humble barn. 1989.The making of the X-files fight the future (X-files Ser.)
By Chris Carter, Jody Duncan. 1998
The X-files movie was based on the dramatic television series starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. In this exclusive book,…
Jody Duncan takes you behind the cameras, on location and into the hearts and minds of the incomparable creator, cast and crew whose dedication and hard work resulted in a multimillion-dollar motion picture. From production to final cut and finished product in just one year!Résilience et personnes agées
By Boris Cyrulnik, Louis Ploton. 2014
" Des contributions qui montrent que la résilience, concept développé par B. Cyrulnik, est possible chez les personnes âgées :…
apprendre à donner un sens aux épreuves qui ont marqué une existence, transmettre des leçons de vie aux plus jeunes, etc. Cette vision optimiste de la vieillesse participe de la résilience en favorisant les liens affectifs et en donnant du sens à l'existence. "Which lie did I tell?: more adventures in the screen trade
By William Goldman. 2000
Screenwriter Goldman continues his revelations about Hollywood movie making begun in "Adventures in the Screen Trade". Critically analyses films and…
discusses the pros and cons of the screenwriter's life. Some strong language. Bestseller. c2000.Where have I been?: an autobiography
By Sid Caesar, Bill Davidson. 1982
This biography begins in the 1950's when Caesar was at the height of his comedic career, but covers the 10-year…
period of depression and alcohol addiction that followed. Some strong language. c1982.Weird sex & snowshoes: and other Canadian film phenomena
By Katherine Monk. 2001
Interviews, essays, and film reviews featuring David Cronenberg, Norman Jewison, Denys Arcand, and Atom Egoyan provide a history, analysis, and…
celebration of Canadian films and filmmakers. Includes chapters on First Peoples, immigrant experiences, and Margaret Atwood's theories of survival in a harsh natural environment. Also covers the documentary tradition that gave birth to Canadian film, the NFB, government funding, and the effect of Hollywood's use of Canadian location shoots on the film industry. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.Walking with legends: the real stories of Hockey Night in Canada
By Mike Brophy, Ralph Mellanby. 2007
A driving force behind Hockey Night in Canada , television executive Ralph Mellanby recalls his association with some of the…
most instrumental men in the hockey industry, as well as his involvement in some of hockey's greatest events ever. Includes five sections on 25 of hockey's biggest names and two of the greatest events in hockey history, the 1972 Summit Series and the 1980 Winter Olympics. Some strong language. 2007.Voice of the pioneer
By Bill McNeil. 1978
Pioneers of all sorts - prospectors, scientists, homesteaders, bush pilots, teachers, and many others - tell their fascinating stories here,…
as they have told them on Canada's best-loved radio programme. 1978.Vivre cent ans
By Marie Noëlle Blais, Bertrand Busson, Justine Latour. 2017
Que faut-il manger pour maximiser sa longévité? Quelle est la place de l'amour et de l'activité physique dans la vie…
des gens qui vivent longtemps? Douze centenaires québécois livrent leurs conseils pour vivre plus de cent ans. Claire Sigouin, 102 ans, conduit toujours sa Honda Civic et joue à la pétanque une fois par semaine. Aldéric Parent, chante dans sa maison en Gaspésie, et croit en la bonté des hommes. Monsieur Mohyeddin, 111 ans, s'entoure de ses petits-enfants et dort toujours la tête au nord et les pieds au sud. René Bureau, paléontologue, estime qu'il faut nourrir ses passions et aimer follement. Les soeurs Gaudreau, qui ont vécu ensemble jusqu'à 105 et 103 ans, prônent l'amitié sororale et la générosité. Au-delà des conseils des centenaires, Vivre cent ans propose une plongée en apnée dans l'intimité de douze personnalités inspirantes, admirables. 2017."Dans ce livre, le docteur Éric Simard avec la participation de plusieurs collaborateurs scientifiques expérimentés, nous démystifient le vieillissement et…
partagent avec nous une approche intégrée pour rester en santé longtemps. 2016.Vamps & tramps: new essays
By Camille Paglia. 1994
Essays on feminism and American culture since the 1960s. Paglia argues for a "revamped feminism" that removes barriers to women's…
advance, but not at the price of special protections for women. She opposes state regulation of art, of abortion, of prostitution, and of drug use. Strong language. 1994.Up in the clouds, gentlemen please
By John Mills. 1980