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Rogue diamonds: the rush for northern riches on Dene land
By E Bielawski. 2003
Diamonds were first discovered on the Barren Grounds near Yellowknife in 1991. in 1996 Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin gave…
Canada's first diamond mine conditional approval, subject to "significant progress in sixty days" on agreements between various companies. Ellen Bielawski was there. 2003.Runnin' with the devil: a backstage pass to the wild times, loud rock, and the down and dirty truth behind the making of Van Halen
By Noel E Monk, Joseph Layden. 2017
Van Halen's rise in the 1980s was one of the most thrilling the music world had ever seen--their mythos an…
epic party, a never-ending rock extravaganza. During this unparalleled run of success and drama, no one was closer to the band than Noel Monk. Sharing never-before-told stories, Monk describes Eddie Van Halen, bringing into focus the unique combination of talent, vision, hardship, and naiveté that shaped one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. 2017.Roots of empathy: changing the world, child by child
By Mary Gordon. 2005
With violence, anti-social behaviour, bullying, and aggression among young children escalating, educator Mary Gordon devised the Roots of Empathy programme,…
which fosters each child's innate sense of caring and compassion. Bringing babies and children together in the classroom creates a symbiotic environment that reduces aggression while increasing tolerance and emotional literacy. 2005.Roughing it in the suburbs: reading Chatelaine magazine in the fifties and sixties (Studies in gender and history ; #16)
By Valerie Joyce Korinek. 2000
While the Chatelaine magazine of the 1950's and 60's was filled with advertisements that promoted domestic perfection, it also began…
to contain material that subversively complicated that ideal. Articles on abortion, spousal abuse, and poverty proliferated alongside explicitly feminist editorials, laying the foundation for feminism in Canada. Offers a detailed analysis of the times, the issues, and the national cross section of the women (and sometimes men) who participated in the success of a Canadian cultural landmark. 2000.Romantic breakup: it's not the end of the world (Teen issues)
By Jennifer Rozines Roy. 2000
Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic…
relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.Rock'n roll: un portrait de Led Zeppelin
By François Bon. 2008
Plus fort que les Beatles, plus haut que les Stones. La décennie 70 est celle de Led Zep, dont le…
groupe anglais est l'exact marqueur : entre 1968 et 1980, deux musiciens de studio aguerris, deux amateurs d'à peine vingt ans et un producteur ancien catcheur dynamitent les canons de la pop music tout en brisant les derniers tabous d'une société déjà sens dessus dessous - sexe, drogue, alcool. Douze années, neuf albums, et le mystère à percer : que s'est-il joué alors pour que, quarante ans après, l'icône soit intacte ? Descriptions explicites de nature sexuelle, descriptions régulières de violence, et quelques passages où le langage est grossier. 2008.Rivales ou amies: le nouveau rapport Hite sur les femmes d'aujourd'hui
By Shere Hite. 1999
Une nouvelle étude controversée sur les rapports ambivalents qu'entretiennent les femmes entre elles, en amitié, au travail ou la maison.…
D'après Hite, il existerait une hostilité latente et un manque flagrant de loyauté des femmes entre elles. Côté travail, l'auteure observe que peu de femmes savent se servir de leurs contacts et construire des solidarités professionelles. Outre ces observations dérangeantes, les lectrices trouveront dans ce "guide du mieux-vivre en société" des propsitions claires sur la manière de traiter ses amies et congénères. 1999.Révérence à la vie: conversation
By Jean-Philippe de Tonnac, Théodore Monod. 1999
Rising up and rising down: some thoughts on violence, freedom and urgent means
By William T Vollmann. 2004
An extended inquiry into our motivations for and justification of violence. Why has violence always been a part of human…
affairs, and what forms of moral calculus have we used to sanctify and excuse it? Journalist Vollman scrutinizes everything from self-defence to suicide, slavery, torture, genocide, and war, using others for guidance, including Plato, Robespierre, Lenin, Hitler, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King. Descriptions of sex, violence and strong language. 2004.Richard Tucker: a biography
By James A Drake. 1984
Starting out as a salesman, Rubin Ticker rose rapidly to become famed tenor Richard Tucker. Investigates the family, friendships and…
Jewish faith that played such important roles in the singer's life. 1984.Reminiscing in tempo: a portrait of Duke Ellington
By Stuart Nicholson. 1999
Based on reminiscences from Ellington's family, friends, band members, and business associates, the author traces the musician's childhood in Washington,…
D.C., his performances in the 1920s, and his rise to fame as one of America's finest pianists and band leaders. Also portrays Ellington as a manager and renowned jazz composer. 1999.Rest: why you get more done when you work less
By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. 2016
For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. But dismissing rest stifles our ability…
to think creatively and truly recharge. In this book, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang argues that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives by recognizing the importance of rest: working better does not mean working more, it means working less and resting better. Treating rest as a passive activity secondary to work undermines our chances for a rewarding and meaningful life. Whether by making space for daily naps, as Winston Churchill did during World War II; going on hours-long strolls like Charles Darwin; or spending a week alone in a cabin like Bill Gates, pursuing what Pang calls "deliberate rest" is the true key to fulfillment and creative success. 2016.Reputation: what it is and why it matters
By Stephen Holmes, Gloria Origgi, Noga Arikha. 2017
Reputation touches almost everything, guiding our behavior and choices in countless ways. But it is also shrouded in mystery. Why…
is it so powerful when the criteria by which people and things are defined as good or bad often appear to be arbitrary? Why do we care so much about how others see us that we may even do irrational and harmful things to try to influence their opinion? 2017. Uniform title: Réputation, qui dit quoi de qui.Remembering the farm: memories of farming, ranching, and rural life in Canada, past and present
By Allan Anderson. 1977
Reflections on the revolution in Europe: immigration, Islam, and the West
By Christopher Caldwell. 2009
Since World War II, mass immigration has been made possible by European secularism, tolerance, and equality, but when immigrants arrive,…
they are not required to adopt those values. Describes faulty asylum policies, anti-Americanism that connects European natives and Muslim newcomers, and the issues that drive them apart. Considers the appeal of sharia and jihad to a second generation that is more alienated from Europe than the first, and addresses how native Europeans confront the claims of newcomers. c2009.Relate guide to finding love
By Barbara Bloomfield. 2009
This guide offers help and advice on all aspects of dating and relationships. Short chapters, each containing a thought-provoking exercise,…
plus personal case histories combine to make this a fun and interesting read to help you to: discover your needs and what you expect from a relationship; get yourself into the right frame of mind to meet someone new; make the most of online dating and singles events; and, identify whether your new love is really the one for you. 2009.Recalled by life: The Story Of My Recovery From Cancer
By Tom Monte, Anthony J Sattilaro. 1982
Biography of the black musician who was blinded by glaucoma as a child. Charles left school at an early age…
to pursue his musical career. He travelled from his home in Florida to form different bands and became a popular performer of international renown. Covers periods of Charles's life from childhood to age sixty-three. For Grades 4-7. 1996.Biography of musical genius Ray Charles, who was left sightless by glaucoma as a child. While a student at the…
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Charles learned to read and write music in braille. Describes his personal and professional struggles, including drug addiction, as well as triumphs. For Junior and Senior High readers. c1994.Raoul Jobin
By Renée Maheu. 1983
Né à Québec en 1906 et mort à Québec en 1974, Raoul Jobin, surnommé "la voix d'or du Québec", le…
"Caruso du Canada", est un des plus grands ténors que l'art lyrique ait connu à notre époque. 1983.