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Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world
By Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.Slow death by rubber duck: how the toxic chemistry of everyday life affects our health
By Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp. 2009
To prove that the most dangerous pollution comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces, Smith and Lourie ingested…
and inhaled these items for one week. They expose the miscreant corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people across the globe; they also describe the extent to which we are poisoned, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. c2009.Living things we love to hate: facts, fantasies & fallacies
By Des Kennedy. 1992
Kennedy examines our relationships with everything we are supposed to hate -- from dandelions to snakes. With anecdotes and interesting…
facts, he talks about our war against pests and tries to reconcile humanity to the natural world. 1992.Let it rot!: the gardener's guide to composting (Storey's down-to-earth guides)
By Stu Campbell. 1998
Covers reasons to compost; differing approaches; how decomposition works; various methods, ingredients, and containers; how to speed decomposition; and how…
to use the end result. The bibliography provides 14 other books on composting; a list of sources of composting supplies is also given. c1998.Better house and planet: Over 500 Tips For Efficient Housekeeping
By Marjorie Harris. 1991
Ecological gardening: Your Path To A Healthy Garden
By Marjorie Harris. 2009
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.A new leaf: growing with my garden
By Merilyn Simonds. 2011
Traces a year of growing seasons at The Leaf, Simonds' acreage in eastern Ontario. A lifelong gardener, Simonds works the…
soil and the soul for wide-ranging revelations about everything from flowers that keep time, to the strange gift of compost, to great gardens of the world, to things lost and found underground. 2011.175 questions-réponses sur les produits ménagers et leur empreinte sur l'environnement et la santé
By Ousseynou Dieye. 2010
[...] Le guide 175 questions-réponses sur les produits ménagers répond aux nombreuses questions que les consommateurs se posent sur les…
produits qu'ils utilisent tous les jours. Les réponses, simples et précises, vous permettront de comprendre facilement les mécanismes biologiques et chimiques en oeuvre et de choisir vos produits en toute sécurité. Grâce à ce livre, vous saurez comprendre les étiquettes, faire les bons choix et contribuer à la sauvegarde de l'environnement tout en nettoyant efficacement! -- 4e de couv.Un peu de science pour bien jardiner
By Mary M Pratt, Guillaume Eyssartier. 2015
Quelques principes scientifiques simples peuvent nous apprendre beaucoup sur les plantes et améliorer notre pratique du jardinage. Une fois que…
l'on sait comment vivent et fonctionnent les plantes, il est en effet plus facile d'obtenir d'elles une meilleure croissance, une floraison plus importante ou de plus beaux fruits. Le lecteur trouvera dans ce livre des informations sur ce qui fait la qualité d'un sol, sur les besoins des plantes pour bien se développer, sur le processus de germination ou encore les mécanismes de défense face aux ravageurs et maladies diverses... Mais l'auteur ne se contente pas d'expliquer la vie cachée des plantes, elle raconte aux jardiniers comment mettre en pratique leurs nouvelles connaissances pour apporter aux plantes les soins les plus appropriés et créer de superbes jardins. 2015. Titre uniforme: Practical science for gardeners.Spirituality and ageing
By Albert Jewell. 1999
This work presents the experience of ageing as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. The contributors are…
religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of backgrounds. They define "spirituality" not just as a religious concept but as an answer to the natural human need for purpose, values and relationships - a sense of wholeness in life.The cost of living: a personal journey in St John's Gospel chapters 11-21
By Margaret Cundiff. 2000
Margaret Cundiff finds the final chapters of St John's Gospel "exciting, compelling, demanding...Jesus raises his friend to life, then starts…
on the road to Calvary, which for him is death, then life. The road he takes is the road we must take, towards our own death; and if we accept his gift, it is the road to life."Transforming grace: living confidently in God's unfailing love
By Jerry Bridges. 2008
The freedom in falling short of God’s standard relies on His gift of grace. Unfortunately, too many of us forget…
the free offer. We spend our lives basing our relationship with God on our performance rather than on Him. We see ourselves as never being worthy of His love. The author challenges us to stop trying to measure up, and to begin accepting the transforming power of God’s grace. 2008.The oil of joy for mourning: 365 daily meditations to comfort the widowed
By Jan Sheble. 1997
Comfort, support, and encouragement are offered for the grieving widow or widower. Contains 365 daily meditations to help lead people…
through the mourning process to a healing that only God can provide. 1997.The path: creating your mission statement for work and for life
By Laurie Beth Jones. 1996
This book provides inspirational and practical advice to lead readers through every step of both defining and fulfilling a mission.…
Proffering information for both business and life projects, the author discusses the three key elements of a successful mission statement. 1996.Wa$ted!: save your planet, save your cash
By Francesca Price. 2007
Based on a TV3 programme, this book is full of tips and information on how to save money while saving…
the planet. Each part begins by helping you audit your own household and then goes into detailed actions you can take. The book looks at everything from worm farms, big purchases, nappies, double glazing, tuning your car and even food miles. 2007.Encountering illness: voices in pastoral and theological perspective
By James Woodward. 1995
This book, by a senior hospital chaplain, attempts to listen to the voices of illness by facing the experiences and…
questions of individuals and groups. It is also a work of pastoral and practical theology, which seeks to hold together experience and tradition, practice and theory as interdependent realities, that need to engage and connect with one another within the living tradition of the Christian faith. 1995.Fare well in Christ
By W. H Vanstone. 1997
We live in an age of anxiety. The public voices of our age report to us "in the public interest"…
every danger which may threaten us and every horror which may appal us. They give us more and more to worry about. Canon Vanstone's purpose, in this book, is to allay this anxiety and point our feet towards the way of peace. 1997.Muriel's children
By Mary Cundy. 1998
Muriel Ainger worked for 60 years caring for destitute and orphan children in Gorakhpur, India, in the Nurseries Fellowship, taking…
over its leadership in 1972 when she was 69. Her story is one of obedience and trust; struggles and difficulties; of great love and compassion coupled with a no nonsense approach to life and a faith in a loving Father at work in all areas of her life." Selon un vieil adage, si vous commencez chaque journée en avalant un crapaud vivant, vous aurez la satisfaction de…
savoir que c'est probablement la pire chose que vous aurez à faire de toute la journée. Avalez le crapaud ! vous indique comment porter tous vos efforts sur l'organisation de votre temps, ainsi que sur les tâches cruciales que vous risquez le plus de reporter au lendemain, bien qu'elles exerceraient probablement la plus grande incidence positive sur votre vie. Non seulement en accomplirez-vous ainsi davantage en moins de temps, mais encore vous vous en tiendrez à ce qui doit réellement être fait. " -- 4e de couvThe beginner's guide to growing great vegetables
By Lorene Edwards Forkner. 2021
"You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice found in |The…
Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables|. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Profiles of popular edibles explain exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest your bounty. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success. Your backyard bounty awaits!" -- Provided by publisher