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The bed of Procrustes: philosophical and practical aphorisms (Your coach in a box)
By Nassim Taleb. 2010
The basic writings of Bertrand Russell, 1903-1959
By Bertrand Russell, Robert E Egner, Lester E Denonn. 1992
This comprehensive anthology of Russell's writings brings together his definitive essays from the period of 1903-1959 It covers the most…
fertile and lasting work in every significant area he published in. With over 30 essays divided into 17 sections this book provides an invaluable introduction to the scope of Russell's thinking. 1992.Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Teenagers talk about suicide
By Marion Crook. 1989
In exploring the topic of teenage suicide, the author looks at relationships with family and friends, coping skills, and where…
teens can get help. She stresses the importance of self-esteem and parents with empathy. c1989.Tell me why: how young people can change the world
By Eric Walters. 2008
"I just want to know: why do you think that people treat each other the way that they do? Is…
there something that happened to you that made you want to help people? And, finally, what, if anything, do you think one kid can do to make a difference?" Responding to these questions, people including Roméo Dallaire, Robert Munsch, Marc Garneau, and Rick Hansen have shared their wisdom, experience, and convictions about how to counter suffering and cruelty. Walters also profiles five young people who have already found ways to help. For junior high readers. 2008.Si je n'avais plus qu'une heure à vivre
By Roger-Pol Droit. 2013
" Si je n’avais plus qu’une heure à vivre, une heure seulement, exactement, inéluctablement, qu’en ferais-je ? quels actes accomplir…
? que penser, éprouver, vouloir ? quelle trace laisser ? car dès lors tout devient plus intense, plus urgent et plus dense il faut écarter les illusions, les trompe-l’œil, ôter le superflu, aller à l’essentiel, direct, mais il est où, l’essentiel ? Chacun de vous y a déjà songé au moins une fois. Roger-Pol Droit propose ici un exercice radical, décisif, qui vaut toutes les leçons de philosophie et de sagesse. Et si, à votre tour, vous n’aviez qu’un moment pour dresser le bilan, pour vous souvenir, pour chercher ce qui, pour vous, compte le plus ? " -- 4e de couv.Survivance des lucioles
By Georges Didi-Huberman. 2009
P.P. Pasolini s'inquiétait de la disparition des lucioles, ces lueurs survivantes des contre-pouvoirs tandis que, plus récemment, G. Agamben se…
penchait sur la destruction de l'expérience. Il faut organiser le pessimisme, conseillait W. Benjamin. Les images aussi, ajoute l'auteur de cette réflexion déclinée autour de cinq thèmes : Enfer, Survivance, Apocalypses, Peuples, Destructions, Images. 2009.Supplément au voyage de Bougainville (Pocket. Texte intégral #12369)
By Denis Diderot. 2007
Strong women stories: native vision and community survival (Women's issues publishing program)
By Kim Anderson, Bonita Lawrence. 2003
A collection of 17 essays which present original and critical perspectives from writers, scholars and activists on issues that are…
pertinent to Aboriginal women and their communities in both rural and urban settings. The contributors address such issues as youth health and sexual identity; women's aging, sexuality and health; and caring for children and adults living with fetal alcohol syndrome. 2003.Teach like your hair's on fire: the methods and madness inside room 56
By Rafe Esquith. 2007
Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character,…
humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: "Be nice and work hard," and "There are no shortcuts." And his students thrive! 2007.Systems of survival: a dialogue on the moral foundations of commerce and politics
By Jane Jacobs. 1994
In the form of a Platonic dialogue, Jacobs identifies two distinct moral syndromes - one governing commerce, the other, politics…
- and explores what happens when these two syndromes collide. She investigates such examples as business fraud, government subsidies to agriculture and criminal enterprise. She provides a new way of seeing our public transactions and encourages us towards the best use of our natural inclinations. 1994.Supplements: from the earliest essays to 'Being and Time' and beyond (SUNY series in contemporary continental philosophy)
By Martin Heidegger, John Van Buren. 2002
Secrets of becoming a late bloomer: extraordinary ordinary people on the art of staying creative, alive, and aware in mid-life and beyond
By Connie Goldman, Richard Mahler. 1995
The authors describe a late bloomer as anyone who defies the notion that his or her best years are over…
and who responds to the later stages of life not as a crisis but as a quest. They relate the "secrets" of older people who took the initiative to make positive choices for their lives. 1995.As oil prices soar and suburbs continue to sprawl, Grescoe hits the commuter road in a global quest to understand…
and illuminate the challenges of the post-automobile age. Ultimately, Straphanger’s subject is the city, and it offers a global tour of alternatives to car-based living, told through encounters with bicycle commuters, subway engineers, idealistic mayors and disillusioned trolley campaigners. Along the way, Grescoe meets libertarian apologists for the automobile, urbanists who defend suburban sprawl, champions of buses, rapid transit and light rail, and planners fighting to liberate cities from the empire of the automobile. Winner of the Quebec Writer's Federation Prize, 2012. Includes violence and strong language. 2012.Stormy seas: stories of young boat refugees
By Mary Beth Leatherdale. 2017
The plight of refugees risking their lives at sea has, unfortunately, made the headlines all too often in the past…
few years. This book presents five true stories, from 1939 to today, about young people who lived through the harrowing experience of setting sail in search of asylum: Ruth and her family board the St. Louis to escape Nazism; Phu sets out alone from war-torn Vietnam; José tries to reach the United States from Cuba; Najeeba flees Afghanistan and the Taliban; and after losing his family, Mohamed abandons his village on the Ivory Coast in search of a new life. Grades 4-7. Winner of the 2018 Silver Birch Non-Fiction Honour Book Award. 2017.Speaking out: ideas that work for Canadians
By Jack Layton. 2004
NDP leader Jack Layton believes that the Harper government has abandoned what Canadians hold dear: our environmental commitments to the…
world and future generations, our role as purveyors of peace, our engagement on the global battle against poverty and AIDS, and the emphasis on investments in child care, housing, and education essential for our future. He provides a "blueprint for Canada" to get the country back on track. 2004.Slutever: dispatches from a sexually autonomous woman in a post-shame world
By Karley Sciortino. 2018
Searching for stars on an island in Maine
By Alan P Lightman. 2018
So you want to talk about race
By Ijeoma Oluo. 2018
Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing issues such as privilege, police brutality,…
intersectionality, microaggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don't dare ask. 2018.Shame nation: the global epidemic of online hate
By Melissa Schorr, Sue Scheff. 2017
In today's digitally-driven world, countless people are being electronically embarrassed every day, whether it's from trolling, cyber-slamming, revenge porn, sexting,…
doxing, hacking, or other malicious virtual takedowns. This book taps into our fascination and fear of digital shaming, sprinkling actual social media posts from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more to illustrate how unbelievably mean things have become. 2017.