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Running the Amazon
By Joe Kane. 1989
An account of the only expedition to negotiate the entire length of the Amazon River. During this six-month adventure which…
began in August, 1985, the ten men and one woman encountered Indians who had never before seen strangers, camped near a cocaine factory, and were beset by cold, heat and hunger. Bestseller 1989. 1989.Run, hide, repeat: a memoir of a fugitive childhood
By Pauline Dakin. 2017
Pauline Dakin, a CBC journalist, spent her childhood on the run. Without warning or goodbyes, her mother twice uprooted her…
and her brother, moving thousands of miles away from family and friends. Years later her mother revealed they'd been running from the Mafia and were receiving protection from a covert anti-organized crime task force. When her mother decided to go into protective custody, an exhausted Dakin planned to disappear as well. But before that happened, she made a horrifying discovery. Her family's strange existence was based on a bizarre hoax, a web of lies manufactured by trusted loved ones. Bestseller. 2017.Rise to greatness: the history of Canada from the Vikings to the present
By Conrad Black. 2014
Spanning 874 to 2014, and beginning from Canada's first inhabitants and the early explorers, the author vividly recounts the story…
of Canada's development from colony to dominion to country. He persuasively reveals that while many would argue that Canada was perhaps never predestined for greatness, the opposite is in fact true: the emergence of a magnificent country, against all odds, was a remarkable achievement. Bestseller. 2014. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.Resilience: a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer
By Susan Wener. 2014
Susan Wener survived cancer not once, but twice. The first time, she followed the traditional route of surgery and chemotherapy.…
The second time, she went renegade, stepping out into the field of alternative medicine. This book brings to life a journey of more than thirty years, years filled with joy as well as physical, psychological, and spiritual challenges. As an educator and therapist who helps individuals cope with life threatening illness, Wener brings a unique perspective to this story. c2014.Report from Engine Co. 82
By Dennis Smith. 1999
Recounts the experiences of Fireman First-Grade Dennis Smith and his colleagues in the New York City Fire Department. In the…
South Bronx, the crew not only fights fires but handles drug overdose cases, settles marital spats, breaks up brawls, and waters down the streets on hot summer nights. Bestseller. 1999.Rediscovering love
By Willard Gaylin. 1986
Psychiatrist Gaylin reinforces his message that one must give love, not merely want to be loved. He argues for responsibility…
and shared love that, he insists, must be extended to include caring for all people and the physical world. Gaylin believes that "our survival depends on rediscovering our need for community and, ultimately, to rediscovering love." 1986.Redefining success: still making mistakes
By W. Brett Wilson. 2013
The popular co-star of CBC’s award-winning Dragons’ Den recounts how he was forced to redefine his life, making health and…
key relationships his first priorities. Through trial and error, he discovered that these simple virtues are foundations for real, enduring success, both in business and in life. Not just for entrepreneurs and business people, this book outlines how we can change our lives for the better by re-evaluating our personal definitions of success, then reworking them into a life plan that is feasible, lasting, and rewarding. Bestseller. 2013, c2012.Relationship rescue: don't make excuses! Start repairing your relationship today
By Phillip C McGraw. 2002
Society today teaches us that it is good and natural to share our lives with another person. This same society…
in part defines and measures success by how we manage our relationships. But it never teaches us how we are supposed to do that. No one ever trained us to relate to another. We were never shown how to select a good mate, or how to be a good husband or wife. It is therefore unsurprising that relationships, marriages and families continue to disintegrate before our eyes. In this book, the author helps you get back in touch with, and take responsibility for, yourself and your relationship needs. 2002.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.Ranger inspire la joie: la méthode KonMari pas à pas
By Marie Kondō. 2017
Trier, simplifier et embellir son intérieur a le pouvoir de rendre heureux. Marie Kondo expose la méthode qui l'a rendue…
célèbre. En plaçant la joie au coeur du rangement, elle nous fait redécouvrir le plaisir que nous procurent certains objets et écarter systématiquement tout ce qui nous encombre. Après les vêtements et les techniques de pliage, la consultante japonaise détaille chaque catégorie de biens qu'il faudra ranger pour que toute la maison soit en ordre : du bureau à la cuisine en passant par la salle de bains. Son livre est une source de motivation et un compagnon essentiel pour nous lancer dans cette grande révolution qui peut changer notre vie et nous permettre de ne plus jamais succomber au désordre ! 2017.Real ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F McManus. 2000
In this collection of essays, McManus treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch and…
Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog’s climbing a tree, to the class clown’s finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door’s gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. 2000.Rebel, rogue, mischievous babe: stories about being a powerful girl
By Sharlene Azam. 2001
Author Sharlene Azam is the founder of "Reluctant Hero", a magazine for and by teenaged girls that discusses everything from…
body image to boys. It can be tough being a teenaged girl, and Azam provides advice and information to guide you through what can be a traumatic and turbulent time. This is a book that reminds young women that, in spite of all that goes on in their lives - good and bad - they are not alone. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001.Ready to retire?: the new reality of retirement and what you and your spouse need to know
By Lyndsay Green. 2016
By looking at retirement from men's perspectives, this book will explore issues that have been given short shrift by the…
mass media and in retirement literature. The interviewees will include the newly retired, those working part-time, and the fully retired, and represent a range of income and education levels and professional and personal circumstances. The author will also be interviewing their wives and partners. By helping women understand why men think about retirement the way they do, the author hopes to separate fiction from fact and free people's minds to reimagine retirement. Bestseller. 2016.Qu'est-ce qui se passe entre vos 2 oreilles?: ce livre deviendra vite votre meilleur ami
By Vicky Girouard. 2016
Vous l'avez peut-être vue, le 22 juin 2015, à l'émission Dans l'oeil du dragon. Du haut de ses 27 ans,…
dotée d'une personnalité rafraîchissante et d'une volonté à toute épreuve, elle a séduit les cinq cracheurs de feu et conquis les téléspectateurs. Cette jeune entrepreneure dynamique est animée par une passion: motiver, inspirer et encourager les gens. Elle réalise ce rêve à travers Motivop, son entreprise, en créant des produits basés sur le principe de la psychologie positive. C'est à travers les épreuves que Vicky a découvert l'influence de la pensée sur l'attitude. Celle qui a traversé une dépression à l'âge de 22 ans a vite compris qu'elle devait reprendre le contrôle de son esprit pour s'en faire un ami, non un adversaire. Cet apprentissage se traduit maintenant par un concept que Vicky désire partager tout au long de ce livre. 2016.Quand les amants deviennent amis
By Merle Shain, Michael Eichelberger. 1988
Que faut-il dire? (Collection Psychologie)
By Rob Buckman, Ruth Major Lapierre. 1989
Cet ouvrage rédigé à l'intention des amis et des membres de la famille d'un mourant, aborde clairement et franchement nombres…
des inquiétudes susceptibles de les troubler. Le docteur Buckman explique comment parler au mourant et comment l'écouter avec sensibilité. 1989. Titre uniforme: I don't know what to say.Quiet strength: The Principles, Practices, And Priorities Of A Winning Life
By Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker. 2008
When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI - and made history as the first…
African American coach to win the big game - millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done? Dungy reveals the secrets to his success - principles, practices, and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypes, and the tragic loss of a child. Bestseller. 2008.Quinn: the life of a hockey legend
By Dan Robson. 2015
Pat Quinn was the tough working-class kid who had fought his way to the very top of the hockey world.…
He had butted heads with superstars, with management, and with the league itself. And he had also succeeded at every level, finishing his journeyman's career as the captain of an NHL team, then quickly emerged as one of the best coaches in the league. He gathered executive titles like hockey cards, and done things his own way, picking up a law degree along the way. He was brash, dour, and abrasive--and people loved him for his alloy of pugnacity and flair, his three-piece suits and cigars, his Churchillian heft and his scowl. Bestseller. 2015.Qu'est-ce qui nous rend vraiment heureux?
By Sonja Lyubomirsky, Laurent Bury. 2014
Ce livre bouscule bien des idées reçues. Ni l'amour, ni la réussite professionnelle, ni l'argent ne peuvent nous apporter un…
bonheur durable si nous ne savons pas nous préserver d'un inévitable processus d'usure. Les scientifiques nomment cela l' habituation hédonique . L'auteur nous donne des clés pour désamorcer ce piège et apprendre à construire, jour après jour, un bonheur authentique. Ce qui nous rend vraiment heureux, c'est d'abord la relation à autrui, c'est valoriser et être valorisé, écouter et être écouté, bref, aimer et être aimé. Et surtout ne pas nous comparer aux autres. 2014. Titre uniforme: The myths of happiness.Queer: the ultimate LGBT guide for teens
By Kathy Belge, Marke Bieschke. 2011
Guide to assist teens who find themselves questioning their own sexual orientations. Provides insight into what it means to be…
queer, encourages embracing it, and discusses approaches to overcoming other people’s phobias. Includes advice on coming out, dating, relationships, and sex. For senior high and older readers. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2011.