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Les juges, quand éclatent les mythes: une radiographie de la crise (Collection Partis Pris Actuels #Vol. 3)
By Rodolphe Morissette. 1994
Un reporter judiciaire livre ici une analyse pénétrante de la crise qui secoue la magistrature au Québec. Jamais a-t-on vu,…
au cours de la dernière décennie, autant de mythes entourant la magistrature tomber les uns après les autres. Une suite d'affaires récentes touchant les juges et la gestion des tribunaux a provoqué de vives réactions dans l'opinion publique. Quel rôle jouent les médias dans ce phénomène? "La saison de la chasse aux juges est ouverte" s'exclamait l'honorable André Brossard. Qui sont donc nos juges? De quels groupes d'intérêts sont-ils issus? Comment sont-ils désignés? Quel régime de sanctions encadre leur conduite? Voilà autant de questions auxquelles l'auteur fournit des explications sobres. 1994.Les aveugles au travail
By Philippe Chazal. 1999
Avec cet ouvrage, l'auteur, lui-même aveugle et longuement impliqué dans des luttes pour l'intégration au travail, présente en deux parties…
tous les aspects et perspectives de l'insertion professionnelle des personnes aveugles. Dans un premier temps, il expose les éléments liés à la réussite tels que, par exemple, l'utilisation du braille, la compensation du handicap, l'orientation professionnelle, l'adaptation des postes de travail, des mesures législatives favorables, etc. On retrouve dans la seconde partie des témoignages d'une centaine de personnes occupant diverses professions. Ce livre est indispensable aussi bien aux personnes aveugles et à leurs familles qu'aux professionnels visant l'intégration sociale et professionnelle et aux organismes désireux d'employer des personnes ayant une déficience visuelle.Maurice Richard (Célébrités canadiennes)
By Michel Forest. 1991
McCown's law: the 100 greatest hockey arguments
By David Naylor, Bob McCown. 2007
Sports talk-radio personality Bob McCown isn't afraid to say what's on his mind. His hockey opinions include: The Leafs haven't…
won the Stanley Cup in 40 years for a perfectly logical reason: they have the crappiest players; it's time the law put hockey's most violent offenders in something more restrictive than the penalty box; and Slovakia, not Canada, just may be the greatest hockey nation on Earth. 2007.Mario Lemieux (Collection Sport)
By Lawrence Martin, G Bacon Clifford. 1993
Portrait du hockeyeur québécois Mario Lemieux. L'auteur, un ex journaliste sportif du "Globe and Mail" retrace, ici, les grandes étapes…
qui ont marqué la vie et la carrière de cet athlète phénoménal controversé. 1993.L'oeil de l'esprit (La couleur des idées)
By Oliver Sacks, Christian Cler. 2011
Une approche pluridisciplinaire sur la vision, dans laquelle l'auteur tente de comprendre comment, à partir de la perception, le cerveau…
organise et construit une vision cohérente et intelligible. 2012, c2011. Titre uniforme: The mind's eye.Living well with macular degeneration: practical tips and essential information
By Bruce P Rosenthal, Kate Kelly. 2001
A complete guide to macular degeneration, including information on the symptoms and causes of AMD; the latest research on medical…
treatments and vision rehabilitation; how diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes can help slow the progress of AMD; devices that aid readings, driving and other everyday activities; glossary and resource list. 2001.Making hay (A kernel Bk. #No. 4)
By Kenneth Jernigan. 1993
In the title essay in this Kernel Book collection, National Federation of the Blind spokesperson Kenneth Jernigan tells of wanting…
to make hay during the summer as a young man. When he was turned down, Jernigan made and sold tables at a much higher rate of pay, proving there are many ways to "make hay." Other essays show that when blind people are given the right opportunities, blindness is reduced to the level of a physical nuisance. c1993.Macular degeneration: a patient's guide to treatment
By David Boyer, Homayoun Tabandeh. 2012
Retina specialists describe the risks, symptoms, diagnosis techniques, treatments, and emotional impact of macular degeneration. They explain the differences between…
the dry and wet versions of the disease, discuss hallucinations called Charles Bonnet syndrome, and assess available low-vision tools. c2012.Macular degeneration: the latest scientific discoveries and treatments for preserving your sight
By Robert D'Amato, Joan R Snyder, Michael J Potter. 2000
If you are among the millions of people around the world who suffer from age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), or if…
you care for someone who does, this book offers realistic hope and practical advice based on the latest medical research and personal experience. Dr. D'Amato, an ophthalmologist and pioneer in macular degeneration research, and Joan Snyder, a writer who has ARMD, explain what ARMD is, how it is diagnosed, and how it progresses. They also discuss the questions you need to ask when considering treatment, how to determine whether an alternative treatment could be harmful or helpful, and how to maintain your lifestyle while managing the challenges of ARMD. 2000.Macular degeneration: living positively with vision loss
By Betty Wason, James J McMillan. 1998
Macular degeneration: the complete guide to saving and maximizing your sight
By Lylas G Mogk, Marja Mogk. 1999
Describes the condition of age-related macular degeneration. Covers treatments and research, preventative measures, and useful tips for family and friends.…
Discusses coping with low vision, dealing with depression, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, visual rehabilitation programs, and sources for help. 1999.Love wins: the lovers and lawyers who fought the landmark case for marriage equality
By Jim Obergefell, Debbie Cenziper. 2016
In June 2015, the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage the law in all fifty states in a decision as groundbreaking…
as Roe v Wade and Brown v Board of Education. Through insider accounts and access to key players, this definitive account reveals the dramatic and previously unreported events behind Obergefell v Hodges and the lives at its centre. This is a story of law and love--and a promise made to a dying man who wanted to know how he would be remembered. 2016.Long shots: the Maritime teams that played for the Stanley Cup
By Trevor J Adams. 2012
In the early 1900s, a host of professional, minor-pro, senior, junior, and college leagues competed across the continent. More than…
a decade remained before the Stanley Cup would become the sole property of the NHL. In this era, it was a challenge cup, and it seemed as though every Canadian town--big or small--had a fair shot at the big prize. In these pre-NHL days, four teams from the Maritimes took up the challenge, competing for what was, even then, hockey's biggest prize. The 1900 Halifax Crescents club was followed in 1906 by the New Glasgow Cubs, in 1912 by the Moncton Victorias, and in 1913 by the Sydney Millionaires. 2012.Guide pratique du malvoyant: mieux vivre son handicap
By Françoise Bosano. 2007
Ce Guide s'adresse à toutes les personnes qui se trouvent confrontées à la perte de la vision mais aussi à…
leur entourage. Les aider à faire face au handicap dans la vie quotidienne, à mieux vivre avec eux-mêmes et les autres : tels sont les objectifs de ce Guide. Il fourmille d'exemples pratiques, d'idées et de solutions concrètes, présentés par ordre alphabétique. 2007.Les illustres Canadiens: le Temple de la renommée du hockey
By Andrew Podnieks. 2008
Depuis sa fondation en décembre 1909, le club de hockey les Canadiens de Montréal ont remporté la Coupe Stanley à…
24 reprises, plus que toute autre équipe dans l'histoire de ce sport. De Howie Morenz et Georges Vézina, de Dick Duff à Patrick Roy, ces hommes ont laissé leur marque sur tous les aspects du jeu. " Les illustres Canadiens " relate l'histoire de ces hommes qui ont fait partie de cette prestigieuse organisation, avant leur intronisation au Temple de la Renommée. 2008. Titre uniforme: Honoured Canadiens.Last minute of play: tales of hockey grit and glory
By Ross Brewitt. 1993
Here are the thoughts, actions, pranks, anecdotes and opinions of hockey players caught up in NHL rivalries. The focus is…
on Canadian hockey heroes of the 1960's and 1970's, including Phil and Tony Esposito, Chico Maki, Bobby Hull, "Punch" Imlach, Vic Hadfield and Don Cherry. c1993.All children have different eyes: learn to play and make friends
By Edie A Glaser, Maria R Burgio. 2007
Jill's leading ladies: the story of Jill's six guide dogs
By Jill Allen-King. 2012
Following close on the heels of Jill Allen-King's autobiography, 'Just Jill', this is a tribute to her trusted four-legged friends,…
who have given her companionship, instilled her with confidence, and guided her safely in both her personal life and in her incredibly important voluntary work throughout the UK. 2012.Inside hockey: the legends, facts, and feats that made the game
By Keltie Thomas. 2008
Introduces readers to the wild side of professional hockey, with stories about the superstars (male and female), the rules that…
changed the game, and the dazzling science behind the sport. Read about the player who would rather fight than score or the guy who talked to the goalposts like they were old friends. Includes information on the greatest goal scorers, crazy goalies, practical jokers, superstitions, the most ferocious fights, players overcoming obstacles, and the enduring obsession with that Cup called Stanley. Grades 3-6. 2008.