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Star-spangled Canadians: Canadians living the American dream
By Jeffrey Simpson. 2000
While Canadians habitually measure themselves and their country against the United States, they also continue to move across the border…
- about 600,000 Canadians are thought to live there. In talking to some of these people, Simpson provides a mix of anecdote, analysis and commentary that reveals surprising new perspectives on Canada's current and past relationship with America. He also looks sharply at the so-called "brain drain" and explodes some longstanding myths and stereotypes we hold about Americans. 2000.Smitten kitchen every day: triumphant and unfussy new favorites
By Deb Perelman. 2017
Deb Perelman, award-winning blogger and New York Times best-selling author of 'The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook', understands that a happy discovery…
in the kitchen has the ability to completely change the course of your day. Whether we’re cooking for ourselves, for a date night in, for a Sunday supper with friends, or for family on a busy weeknight, we all want recipes that are unfussy to make with triumphant results. 2017.Song of Rita Joe: autobiography of Mi'kmaq poet
By Lynn Henry, Rita Joe. 1996
Mi'kmaq poet Rita Joe reflects on the tumultuous events of her life. Raised in foster homes and educated in an…
Indian residential school, she endured prejudice, sexism, and poverty. She began to write poetry, and soon discovered the voice through which she could reclaim her Aboriginal heritage. 1996.Speaking in cod tongues: a Canadian culinary journey (Digestions #1)
By Lenore Newman. 2016
Explores Canada's rich and evolving culinary landscape. From oceans to prairie, from bakeapples to fiddleheads, from maple syrup to k'aaw,…
from the height of urban dining to picnics in parks, the author describes a delicious and emerging mélange representing the multifaceted nature of Canada. 2016.Somebody else's kids
By Torey L Hayden. 1999
Four problem children were put in Torey Hayden's class because no one else knew what to do with them. Together,…
with the help of a remarkable teacher who cared too much to ever give up, they became almost a family, able to give each other the love and understanding they had found nowhere else. 1999.Some family: the Mormons and how humanity keeps track of itself
By Donald H Akenson. 2007
Most people are curious about their ancestry, and the Mormon Family History Library is one of the most important resources.…
Started in 1894, it has grown to include 2 billion names, 2.4 million rolls of microfilm, and 278,000 books - making it the world's largest collection of genealogical information. Akenson explains and evaluates the history and functioning of this massive undertaking, in the process providing an insightful study of the Mormon scriptures and their implications for genealogical work. Some descriptions of sex. Some descriptions of violence. c2007.Smart cooking: quick and tasty recipes for healthy living
By Anne Lindsay. 1986
Based on the Canadian Cancer Society's diet guidelines, these low-fat, high-fibre recipes include food preparation hints and menu suggestions for…
day-to-day cooking and party entertaining. Published in cooperation with the Canadian Cancer Society.Small expectations: society's betrayal of older women
By Leah Cohen. 1984
After a lifetime as home-makers and wage earners, most older women end up poor and alone. This book looks at…
the causes and workings of the prejudice endured by women as they age. 1984.Slow cooking properly explained: with recipes
By Dianne Page. 1995
This book is for those who are buying (or thinking of buying) their first slow cooker, as well as for…
the expert. It contains over 100 recipes for soups, meat, poultry and game, fish, vegetables, puddings and desserts. 1995.Stalking the elephant: my discovery of America
By James Laxer. 2000
James Laxer travels to different regions in the U.S. in an effort to examine the social and political issues, trends…
and conflicts that shape the current American society. He observes the IMF protests in Washington, D.C., tracks the campaign of presidential candidate George W. Bush, visits an abortion clinic in Seattle, and enrols in a firearms training course in Springfield, Massachusetts. Some strong language; some descriptions of violence; graphic descriptions of an abortion procedure. 2000.Soulmate secret: manifest the love of your life with the law of attraction
By Arielle Ford. 2009
The woman who helped launch the careers of Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, and Jack Canfield shows readers how to…
take control of their romantic destiny. Finding true love is possible for anyone at any age if you're willing to prepare yourself, on all levels, to become a magnet for love. Rather than sitting around, lamenting their loneliness, readers will learn how to use the law of attraction to attract their soulmate to them. 2009.Bestselling author of "The Automatic Millionaire" (DC27883) urges women, regardless of age or marital status, to secure their financial futures.…
Offers plans for investing, teaching kids about money, spending wisely, and aligning resources with personal values. Revised edition of the 1999 original includes success stories and Internet strategies. 2003.Skulking for the King: a loyalist plot
By J Fraser. 1985
Skyscrapers hide the heavens: a history of Indian-white relations in Canada
By J. R Miller. 1989
Beginning with the arrival of Jacques Cartier at Gaspé, Miller presents a chronological history of relations between the Native and…
white populations of Canada. He notes that relations were amicable until the mid-19th century, when the government began to force Natives to adopt white culture. In the 20th century, however, Native Canadians became politically active, leading to the current land claims negotiations and the movement to self-government. c1989.Simply great food: 250 quick, easy & delicious recipes
By Patricia Chuey, Mary Sue Waisman, Eileen Campbell. 2007
Features 250 recipes and an abundance of nutrition-related information written by practicing dieticians. You'll enjoy breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners…
that taste wonderful, yet can be prepared in surprisingly little time. Provides information on food preparation and healthy eating while satisfying the desire to create appetizing meals for every occasion. 2007.Simply heart smart cooking
By Bonnie Stern. 1994
Cookbook emphasizing light and healthy cooking to prevent heart disease and stroke. Includes an explanation of Canada's Food Guide, menu…
planning, and over 200 recipes with complete nutritional analyses. Published with the cooperation of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. 1994.Significant incident: Canada's army, the Airborne, and the murder in Somalia
By David Jay Bercuson. 1996
Historian David Bercuson explores the problems in the Canadian Armed Forces which have been exposed in the wake of the…
murder of Shidane Arone in Somalia at the hands of Canadian soldiers. Bercuson discusses the recent history and changes within the army, how this has affected what its soldiers do, and how this resulted in the problems of the Somalia mission and made Arone's death possible. 1996.Seventh generation: contemporary native writing
By Heather Hodgson. 1989
Shadows of the buffalo: a family odyssey among the Indians
By Adolf Hungry Wolf, Beverly Hungry Wolf. 1983
The true story of a man and his Indian wife who are determined to cross cultural barriers and return to…
the old ways of the Blackfoot Indian tribe. Presents vivid portraits of elder Indians, traditional ceremonies, and life among people who are holding on to their past. 1983.Shakespeare's words: a glossary and language companion
By David Crystal. 2002
A glossary including every word which presents the reader with difficulty. A scene-setting caption puts the quotation in its dramatic…
context and helps to clarify the meaning. The text also collates the way characters are named, the names of people and places they talk about, and the foreign languages that some of them use. Each play has a conventional plot synopsis and list of dramatis personae. 2002.