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L'expédition allemande à l'Île d'Anticosti
By Hugues Théorêt. 2017
En 1937, alors qu'Hitler et les nazis menacent de plonger le monde dans une nouvelle guerre mondiale, l'île d'Anticosti reçoit…
la visite de mystérieux investisseurs allemands. Quelles sont leurs intentions? Veulent-ils réellement exploiter la pâte de bois ou espèrent-ils y établir un avant-poste qui pourrait servir de base militaire en cas de conflit? C'est la sécurité même de la voie fluviale du Saint-Laurent qui est en jeu. Hugues Théoret a fouillé ce dossier qui, à l'époque, avait fait grand bruit dans les médias canadiens. Avec son sens du récit, il retrace cet épisode aujourd'hui oublié qui a été, en quelque sorte, un prélude à l'entrée du Canada dans la Seconde Guerre mondialeMon Octobre 70: la crise et ses suites
By Robert Comeau. 2020
En octobre 1970, Robert Comeau était un tout jeune professeur d'histoire. Engagé pour l'indépendance du Québec et la cause ouvrière,…
il avait intégré la cellule Information Viger du Front delibération du Québec, y assurant entre autres la rédaction et la distribution des communiqués du groupe clandestin. Durant ces quelques semaines tumultueuses, il a été filé, mis sur écoute, et finalement trahi par des indicateurs infiltrés.Ayant pris très vite ses distances avec l'action directe et renoncé à la violence, Comeau ne cherche aujourd'hui ni à se justifier ni à se peindre en héros, mais bien à établir - et souvent à rétablir - la vérité historique d'un moment dont il a été un acteur et un témoin. Dans ce livre, il raconte le cheminement personnel et intellectuel qui l'a mené, avec d'autres jeunes militants et militantes, à rejoindre les rangs du FLQ. Il expose avec clarté le déroulement des événements et montre les nombreux abus perpétrés par les autorités policières, notamment la création de fausses cellules felquistes après la dissolution du mouvement. Il relate également les suites judiciaires et humaines de la crise, et se penche sur la question cruciale de l'inscription d'Octobre dans la mémoire collectiveUntamed
By Glennon Doyle. 2020
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • &“Packed with incredible insight about what it means to be a woman today.&”—Reese Witherspoon…
(Reese&’s Book Club x Hello Sunshine Book Pick) In her most revealing and powerful memoir yet, the activist, speaker, bestselling author, and &“patron saint of female empowerment&” ( People ) explores the joy and peace we discover when we stop striving to meet others&’ expectations and start trusting the voice deep within us. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • The Washington Post • Cosmopolitan • Marie Claire • &“ Untamed will liberate women—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It is phenomenal. &”—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of City of Girls and Eat Pray Love This is how you find yourself. There is a voice of longing inside each woman. We strive so mightily to be good: good partners, daughters, mothers, employees, and friends. We hope all this striving will make us feel alive. Instead, it leaves us feeling weary, stuck, overwhelmed, and underwhelmed. We look at our lives and wonder: Wasn&’t it all supposed to be more beautiful than this? We quickly silence that question, telling ourselves to be grateful, hiding our discontent—even from ourselves. For many years, Glennon Doyle denied her own discontent. Then, while speaking at a conference, she looked at a woman across the room and fell instantly in love. Three words flooded her mind: There She Is . At first, Glennon assumed these words came to her from on high. But she soon realized they had come to her from within. This was her own voice—the one she had buried beneath decades of numbing addictions, cultural conditioning, and institutional allegiances. This was the voice of the girl she had been before the world told her who to be. Glennon decided to quit abandoning herself and to instead abandon the world&’s expectations of her. She quit being good so she could be free. She quit pleasing and started living. Soulful and uproarious, forceful and tender, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It is the story of navigating divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member&’s ability to bring her full self to the table. And it is the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts so that we become women who can finally look at ourselves and say: There She Is . Untamed shows us how to be brave. As Glennon insists: The braver we are, the luckier we getGuess how much i love canada
By Katrine Crow. 2020
Two young explorers journey on a trip across Canada as they share their favorite cities, parks, and landmarks from coast…
to coast. Facts about Canada's culture, geography, and history put a fun and informative spin on this nonfiction book that every young traveler is sure to enjoy#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD Do you ever suspect that everyone else has life…
figured out and you don't have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that's a lie. If you have ever said any of these things to yourself . . . Something else will make me happy. I'm not a good mom. I will never get past this. I am defined by my weight. I should be further along by now. . . . then you could benefit from the unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity Rachel Hollis has in store for you. In this challenging but conversational book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we've told ourselves so often we don't even hear them anymore. Rachel is real and talks about real issues. More than that, she reveals the specific practical strategies that helped herLet us dream: The path to a better future
By Pope Francis. 2020
In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader explains why…
we must—and how we can—make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people now. In the COVID crisis, the beloved shepherd of over one billion Catholics saw the cruelty and inequity of our society exposed more vividly than ever before. He also saw, in the resilience, generosity, and creativity of so many people, the means to rescue our society, our economy, and our planet. In direct, powerful prose, Pope Francis urges us not to let the pain be in vain. He begins Let Us Dream by exploring what this crisis can teach us about how to handle upheaval of any kind in our own lives and the world at large. With unprecedented candor, he reveals how three crises in his own life changed him dramatically for the better. By its very nature, he shows, crisis presents us with a choice: we make a grievous error if we try to return to some pre-crisis state. But if we have the courage to change, we can emerge from the crisis better than before. Francis then offers a brilliant, scathing critique of the systems and ideologies that conspired to produce the current crisis, from a global economy obsessed with profit and heedless of the people and environment it harms, to politicians who foment their people's fear and use it to increase their own power at their people's expense. He reminds us that Christians' first duty is to serve others, especially the poor and the marginalized, just as Jesus did. Finally, the Pope offers an inspiring and actionable blueprint for building a better world for all humanity by putting the poor and the planet at the heart of new thinking. For this plan, he draws not only on sacred sources, but on the latest findings from renowned scientists, economists, activists, and other thinkers. Yet rather than simply offer prescriptions, he shows how ordinary people acting together despite their differences can discover unforeseen possibilities. Along the way, he offers dozens of wise and surprising observations on the value of unconventional thinking, on why we must dramatically increase women's leadership in the Church and throughout society, on what he learned while scouring the streets of Buenos Aires with garbage-pickers, and much more. Let Us Dream is an epiphany, a call to arms, and a pleasure to read. It is Pope Francis at his most personal, profound and passionate. With this book and with open hearts, we can change the worldI'm still here: Black dignity in a world made for whiteness
By Austin Channing Brown. 2018
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE&’S BOOK CLUB X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK PICK • From a leading voice on racial…
justice, an eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female that exposes how white America&’s love affair with &“diversity&” so often falls short of its ideals. &“Austin Channing Brown introduces herself as a master memoirist. This book will break open hearts and minds.&”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed Austin Channing Brown&’s first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Austin writes, &“I had to learn what it means to love blackness,&” a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America&’s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion. In a time when nearly every institution (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claims to value diversity in its mission statement, Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice. Her stories bear witness to the complexity of America&’s social fabric—from Black Cleveland neighborhoods to private schools in the middle-class suburbs, from prison walls to the boardrooms at majority-white organizations. For readers who have engaged with America&’s legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I&’m Still Here is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class, Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God&’s ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness—if we let it—can save us allEntry Island
By Peter May. 2016
"A VIVID, FULLY REALIZED NOVEL OF LOST LOVE, YEARNING AND UNBEARABLE HARDSHIP." --Seattle Times"IN A WORD, SUPERLATIVE AND A BOOK…
TO GET LOST IN" --Deadly Pleasures MagazineOnly two kilometers wide and three long, Entry Island is home to a population of just more than 100 inhabitants, the wealthiest of whom has just been discovered murdered in his home. Covered in her husband's blood, the dead man's melancholy wife spins a tale for the police about a masked intruder armed with a knife. The investigation appears to be little more than a formality--the evidence points to a crime of passion by the wife. But homicide detective Sime Mackenzie is electrified by the widow during his interview, convinced that he has met her before, even though this is clearly impossible. Haunted by this strange certainty, Sime's insomnia is punctuated by vivid, hallucinatory dreams of a distant past on a Scottish island 3,000 miles away, dreams in which he and the widow play leading roles. Sime's conviction soon becomes an obsession. And despite mounting evidence of the woman's guilt, he finds himself convinced of her innocence, leading to a conflict between the professional duty he must fulfill and the personal destiny he is increasingly sure awaits him.Fearless and free: inspirational thoughts to set your attitude and actions for a great day!
By Victoria Osteen. 2020
Victoria Osteen wants you to start your day boldly moving in the right direction. In this new and empowering devotional,…
you will find inspiration that will equip you to live boldly, courageously, and fully confident in who God created you to be. Live every day knowing you are fearless, free, and fully prepared for the life God meant for you to liveOur good crisis: overcoming moral chaos with the Beatitudes
By Jonathan K Dodson. 2020
Pastor Jonathan Dodson takes us back to the Beatitudes, the centerpiece of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. Dodson examines…
each of the Beatitudes in the context of the new morality that buffets our society today, presenting a compelling portrait of the truly good life, both personal and socialMidnight Light: A Personal Journey to the North
By Dave Bidini. 2018
Bestselling and beloved author of On A Cold Road, Dave Bidini uses his stint as guest columnist at the Yellowknifer…
newspaper to explore the "Gateway to the North," the meaning of community, and the issues facing residents and their daily lives.As a journalist, author and founding member of the trail-blazing band Rheostatics, Dave Bidini has had the privilege to explore Canada's immense geography. Yet, in all his many travels, he'd never visited the Northwest Territories. After an all-too-brief visit to a literary festival in Yellowknife, Bidini was hooked on the place and its people. When he returned home, all he could do was think about going back to the North. Facing a career crossroads and with memories of his recent visit to the Northwest Territories still fresh, Bidini, in a bold move, contacts the Yellowknifer, one of the last truly loval and independent newspapers, and signs on as a guest columnist for an unforgettable summer. The Yellowknifer, like the city it serves, bucks all trends as a completely community-focused newspaper. Bidini's new position gives him access to a region that is on the one hand lost in time, and on the other faced with the stark realities of poverty, racism and addiction. Along the way, Midnight Light introduces readers to an extraordinary cast of Dene elders, entrepreneurs, artists, politicians and law enforcement officers as well as an assortment of complicated souls from the South who are looking for a chance to rebuild their lives and who face the same harsh economic realities as their new neighbours. Woven throughout the narrative is the story of the irascible John McFadden, a veteran Toronto crime reporter who "escaped" to Yellowknife. McFadden is the key figure in the newspaper's ongoing fight with local authorities who do not take kindly to journalistic doggedness. During Bidini's tenure with the paper, McFadden makes headlines across the country when the RCMP charge him with obstruction while he is working on a story, culminating in a trial in which nothing less than journalistic freedom is at stake. A fast-paced, funny and at times powerfully poignant chronicle of a city and its environs, and a reminder of the vital importance of a local and independent press, Midnight Light brings the Northwest Territories and its remarkable and proud people to vivid life.A quarter-Canadian from Cleveland explores his roots--and melts your face with joy.There's an idea most Americans tend to learn as…
children. The idea that their country is the "best." But this never stuck with Dave Hill, even though he was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. His grandfather, you see, was from Canada (Clinton, Ontario, to be exact). And every Sunday at dinner he'd remind Dave and anyone else within earshot that it was in fact Canada, this magical and mysterious land just across the mighty Lake Erie, that was the "best."It was an idea that took hold. While his peers kept busy with football, basketball and baseball, hockey became the only sport for Dave. Whenever bacon was served at home, he'd be sure to mention his preference for the Canadian variety. Likewise, if a song by Triumph came on the radio, he'd be the first to ask for it to be cranked up as loud as it would go. And he was more vocal about the vast merits of the Canadian healthcare system than any nine-year-old you'd ever want to meet. (That last part is a lie, but hopefully it makes the point that he was so into Canada that it was actually kind of weird.)In later years he even visited Canada a couple of times. But now, inspired by a publisher's payment of several hundred dollars (Canadian) in cash, he has travelled all over the country, reconnecting with his heritage in such places as Montreal, Moose Jaw, Regina, Winnipeg, Merrickville and of course Clinton, Ontario, meeting a range of Canadians, touching things he probably shouldn't and having adventures too numerous and rich in detail to be done justice in this blurb.The result, he promises, is "the greatest Canada-based literary thrill ride of your lifetime."Do it afraid: embracing courage in the face of fear
By Joyce Meyer. 2020
Fear is the devil's favorite tool he uses to destroy God's plan for you. Joyce Meyer explains that fear is…
everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn't have to rule you any longerSince their inception in 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most dynamic franchises in all of…
baseball. As an award-winning, longtime Jays columnist, Bob Elliott has witnessed more than his share of that history up close and personal. In If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays, Elliott provides insight into the Jays' inner sanctum as only he can. Readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and front office executives in times of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.Broken signposts: how Christianity makes sense of the world
By N. T Wright. 2020
N. T. Wright argues that every world view must explain seven "signposts," indicators inherent to humanity: Justice, Spirituality, Relationships, Beauty,…
Freedom, Truth, and Power. If we do not live up to these ideals, our societies and individual lives become unbalanced, creating anger and frustration--negative emotions that divide us from ourselves and from God. Using the Gospel of John as his source, Wright shows how Christianity defines each signpost and illuminates why we so often see them as being "broken" and unattainableQuiet times with God devotional: 365 daily inspirations
By Joyce Meyer. 2020
Life is busy and often uncertain, with constant demands and pressures, but you can live in the full peace of…
God with this easy-to-understand devotional designed to encourage you each day of the yearIt's easy to go through life holding on to things that are weighing you down. Guilt. Resentment. Doubt. Worry. The…
problem is when you allow these things in, they're taking up space for the good things that should be there. This book will help you disregard the ridiculing voices in your head and instead hear God and his grace. Empty out the negative, and God will fill you with goodA miracle under the Christmas tree: real stories of hope, faith and the true gifts of the season
By Jennifer Basye Sander. 2020
There's something truly magical about Christmas. Filled with remarkable true stories of the kindness of strangers and the blessings of…
answered prayers, this collection with its small miracles truly captures the spirit of the season. These stories of hope, faith, and joy are a moving tribute to the true meaning of Christmas and remind us all that the greatest gifts in life can't be gift wrappedA kiss under the mistletoe: true love stories inspired by the magic of the Christmas season
By Jennifer Basye Sander. 2020
Christmas has a way of reminding us of what really matters, and what could be more important than our loved…
ones? From husbands and wives to boyfriends and girlfriends to long-lost loves, the real-life romances in this book are surrounded by the joy and blessings of the Christmas seasonWhen women pray: 10 women of the Bible who changed the world through prayer
By T. D Jakes. 2020
In a time when women carry more influence than any other generation, the power of prayer has never been more…
important to remind us that we do not have to bear our crosses alone. We need prayer to stand guard over our hearts and minds and over the hearts and minds of our families. This book presents a clarion call for women to continue their progressive march of empowerment by dreaming like their daughters and praying like their grandmothers