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Return with honor
By Scott O'Grady, Jeff Coplon. 1995
Air Force Captain Scott O'Grady prepared for his Deny Flight mission over Bosnia as usual on June 2, 1995. But…
several hours later, his plane was hit by an antiaircraft missile, and his day became anything but usual. As O'Grady details his survival during the six days it took for him to be rescued, he also provides background information on his life up to and following that mission. 1995.Reflected glory: the life of Pamela Churchill Harriman
By Sally Bedell Smith. 1996
Portrait of a woman the author describes as a twentieth-century courtesan who, through the shrewd use of wealth and position,…
lived in the brilliance of world luminaries in politics, media, business, and theatre. Chronicles Harriman's privileged youth, her marriages to three powerful figures, and her own political ascent to the post of ambassador to France. 1996.René Lévesque (Extraordinary Canadians)
By Daniel Poliquin. 2009
René Lévesque was born into a Quebec dominated by the Catholic Church, rural values, and Anglophone control of business. He…
was part of the 1960s Quiet Revolution that saw the province become a secular society bent on economic success and, for some, political independence. A journalist, war reporter, and television host, Lévesque channeled his communication skills into politics, founded the Parti Québecois, and permanently altered Canada's political landscape. 2009.Remembering John McCrae: soldier, doctor, poet
By Linda Granfield. 2009
"In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..."Every Canadian student, teacher and parent can recite these powerful words. But behind every poem…
is a poet, who lived, breathed, and in this case, led an extraordinary life. Despite John McCrae reaching Canadian icon status, his life has been largely unknown. This books is a beautiful tribute to this man. Some descriptions of violence. Grades 4-7. 2009.Récits de table: d'ici et d'ailleurs
By Lysiane Gagnon. 2014
" À travers une vingtaine de textes inédits ayant pour dénominateur commun " la table ", la journaliste Lysiane Gagnon…
partage ses observations et ses réflexions sur la cuisine, la restauration, les traditions, les habitudes et les modes alimentaires. Dans ce livre, l'auteure traite de l'évolution de la critique gastronomique au Québec et ailleurs, des nouvelles tendances en matière d'alimentation, que ce soit du bio, du " manger local " ou du " manger cru ", des rites du repas chinois, à la façon dont les Japonais découpent le thon qui servira aux sushis. Elle réfléchit à propos des petites luttes de pouvoir au sein des couples lors de la préparation des repas, aux excès des foodies démesurément obsédés par la bouffe, ainsi qu'au phénomène des chefs-vedettes. " -- 4e de couv.Red notice: a true story of high finance, murder, and one man's fight for justice
By Bill Browder. 2015
A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young…
tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin's corruption. Bestseller. 2015.Red star & green dragon: looking at New China
By Lila Perl. 1983
Red, white, and drunk all over: a wine-soaked journey from grape to glass
By Natalie MacLean. 2006
To learn about all aspects of wine, MacLean interviews everyone from grape growers in Burgundy to upstart zinfandel producers in…
Sonoma Valley. Every encounter incorporates vivid descriptions of tastings and colourful personalities. Also includes an explanation for 103 different shapes of glassware, solid research, and commonsense advice. 2006.Red star tattoo: my life as a girl revolutionary
By Sonja Larsen. 2016
Sonja Larsen's is a childhood in which family members come and go and where radical politics take over her mother's…
life and her own. As a teenager, Sonja finds herself embracing her mother's commitment to an organization known publicly as the National Labor Federation and privately as the Communist Party USA Provisional Wing. Over her three years embedded within the NLF's national headquarters in Brooklyn, Sonja becomes the youngest member of the organization's militia and part of its inner circle. She works sixteen-hour days and soon becomes a mistress of the Old Man, the organization's charismatic leader. As she and the other members count down the days until their American revolution is set to begin, Sonja's doubts about the cause and the Old Man become increasingly difficult to ignore. 2016.Recettes gourmandes contre la douleur chronique
By Jacqueline Lagacé, Louise Labrèche, Louise Côté, Kévin Bélisle, Jean-Marc Enderlin. 2013
" Jacqueline Lagacé offre aujourdhui un livre de recettes plus gourmand et créatif qui prouve qu'une cuisine saine, sans gluten…
et sans produits laitiers, qui respecte les règles de l'alimentation hypotoxique, peut être l'occasion de véritables fêtes gustatives tout en étant simple d'exécution. Ce livre présente 260 recettes de l'entrée au dessert, en passant par les pains, les petits-déjeuners et les aliments crus. La première partie du livre est due à l'expertise en cuisine hypotoxique de l'auteure et de ses deux collaboratrices Louise Labrèche et Louise Côté. La seconde partie du livre est née de la rencontre de Jacqueline Lagacé et de Jocelyna Dubuc, la directrice générale du Spa Eastman. À la suite d'une dégustation, au restaurant du Spa Eastman, de différents plats hypotoxiques exécutés par le chef cuisinier Kévin Bélisle et son collaborateur, Jean-Marc Enderlin, un nutrithérapeute spécialisé en cuisine hypotoxique, Jacqueline Lagacé a été tellement impressionnée par la saveur exceptionnelle de leur cuisine qu'elle les a invités à collaborer à l'élaboration de ce livre. ll semble qu'elle ne soit pas la seule à apprécier cette table, puisque le chef Kévin Bélisle vient d'être honoré Chef Santé 2013 par la Société des chefs, cuisiniers et pâtissiers du Québec. " -- 4e de couv.Recettes pour bébé: 150 repas santé à préparer au mélangeur
By Nicole Young, Monique Richard, Nadine Day. 2013
" Vous voulez vous assurer d'introduire les bons aliments au bon moment? Ce livre contient, regroupées selon les ingrédients à…
intégrer ou à éviter à chaque âge, 150 recettes pour régaler les tout-petits de six mois à plus de un an. Les menus et conseils mis de l'avant vous permettront d'éveiller graduellement les papilles gustatives de votre enfant tout en privilégiant les meilleurs produits pour la santé, dont le riz brun, les légumes verts et les aliments pauvres en matières grasses, en glucides et en sodium. Préparer de la nourriture saine dont bébé raffolera deviendra un véritable jeu d'enfant!* Des propositions de recettes reflétant les plus récentes recommandations des principales associations pédiatriques. * Des menus spéciaux, dont un pour les bébés qui ont été exclusivement allaités.* Des variantes, des trucs pour gagner du temps et des astuces pour les bébés difficiles. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: Blender baby food.Recollections of Rifleman Bowlby: Italy 1944 (Famous Regiments)
By Alex Bowlby. 1989
The battalion in which Bowlby served was renowned throughout the Eighth army, but luck deserted it after the North African…
campaign. Stripped of its hard core of regulars it was sent as heavy infantry to Italy, instead of the specialised role for which it had been trained, and lost its first and second battles. Bowlby describes exactly how men behave when the heat is on, and his account of life in an infantry platoon in Italy 1944. 1989.Recipes from What's cooking with Ruth Fremes
By Ruth Fremes. 1982
Red cloud at dawn: Truman, Stalin, and the end of the atomic monopoly
By Michael D Gordin. 2009
On August 29, 1949, the first Soviet test bomb, dubbed "First Lightning", exploded in the deserts of Kazakhstan. This surprising…
international event marked the beginning of an arms race that would ultimately lead to nuclear proliferation beyond the Soviet Union and the United States. Using newly opened archives, Gordin follows a trail of espionage, secrecy, deception, political brinksmanship, and technical innovation to provide a fresh understanding of the nuclear arms race. 2009.Rebel daughter: an autobiography
By Doris Anderson. 1996
Former "Chatelaine" editor Doris Anderson shares the story of her life. She begins life in a modest boarding house in…
Alberta, becomes a school teacher, switches to a career in journalism, and rises to the position of editor at "Chatelaine" where she shares her opinions on abortion, women in the workforce and pay equity, among other things, with her readers. She also chronicles her time as head of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women and the fight to have women and men recognized as equal under the law within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 1996.Realistic visionary: a portrait of George Washington
By Peter R Henriques. 2006
Peter R. Henriques, a leading scholar on George Washington and professor emeritus of history at George Mason University, produces a…
concise and vital volume on America's first president. "Realistic Visionary" is a focused examination of the vital events and traits that made Washington who he was. In fascinating detail, it shows a man who overcame personal faults to be the greatest person of his generation. 2006.Reading from left to right: one man's political history
By H. S Ferns. 1983
Ferns gives an account of his Philosophical travels from Marxism to Classical Liberalism. He also deals with his earlier Canadian…
careers, including a 3-year stint as a member of Mackenzie King's staff and another year in external affairs. 1983.Ratio: the simple codes behind the craft of everyday cooking
By Michael Ruhlman. 2009
Ratios are the proportions of one ingredient to another - biscuit dough is 3 : 1 : 2 (3 parts…
flour, 1 part fat, and 2 parts liquid). Cooking with ratios will unchain you you're your recipes. With thirty-three ratios and suggestions for variations, the truth of cooking is revealed: how the fundamental ingredients of the kitchen - water, flour, butter and oils, milk and cream, and eggs - work. 2009.Ralph Klein: a maverick life
By Frank Dabbs. 1995
Rae days: The Rise And Fall Of The Ndp
By Thomas L Walkom. 1994
The author analyses Bob Rae's life and thinking before and after he joined the NDP, particularly when he was Premier…
during Ontario's first NDP government. Issues such as employment equity, the social contract, and fiscal policy are discussed. Also provided is a guide to influential members of the party and government, bureaucratic and political, and their own stories. c1994.