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Un coeur intelligent: lectures
By Alain Finkielkraut. 2009
Le roman comme antidote au totalitarisme, à l'oppression, à l'isolement, avec à l'appui neuf exemples puisés dans la littérature moderne:…
Kundera, Grossman, Haffner, Camus, Roth, Conrad, Dostoievski, James et Blixen. Quelques descriptions de violence. 2009.Ultimate foods for ultimate health.. and don't forget the chocolate!: And Don't Forget The Chocolate!
By Mairlyn Smith, Liz Pearson. 2007
Covers disease-fighting powerhouse foods, how often to eat them, and in what quantities. Filled with great tips for eating on…
the run, dining out and snacking wisely, the book includes recipes such as orange avocado black bean salsa salad, Jamaican spiced marinade for pork tenderloin, and wild blueberry muffins with lemon-zest topping. Follow-up to "The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan". c2007.Tyrant: Shakespeare on politics
By Stephen Greenblatt. 2018
Shakespeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt explores the playwright's insight into bad (and often mad) rulers. As an aging, tenacious Elizabeth I…
clung to power, a talented playwright probed the social causes, the psychological roots, and the twisted consequences of tyranny. In exploring the psyche (and psychoses) of the likes of Richard III, Macbeth, Lear, Coriolanus, and the societies they rule over, Stephen Greenblatt illuminates the ways in which William Shakespeare delved into the lust for absolute power and the catastrophic consequences of its execution. Cherished institutions seem fragile, political classes are in disarray, economic misery fuels populist anger, people knowingly accept being lied to, partisan rancor dominates, spectacular indecency rules---these aspects of a society in crisis fascinated Shakespeare and shaped some of his most memorable plays. With uncanny insight, he shone a spotlight on the infantile psychology and unquenchable narcissistic appetites of demagogues---and the cynicism and opportunism of the various enablers and hangers-on who surround them--and imagined how they might be stopped. As Greenblatt shows, Shakespeare's work, in this as in so many other ways, remains vitally relevant today. 2018.A staggeringly popular work of fiction, Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' has stood atop The New York Times Bestseller…
List for well over a year, with millions of copies in print. But this fast-paced mystery is unusual in that the author states up front that the historical information in the book is all factually accurate. But is this claim true? As historian Bart D. Ehrman shows in this informative and witty book, 'The Da Vinci Code' is filled with numerous historical mistakes. 2004.Treasure Island revisited
By Jack Fitzgerald. 2005
The story of Captain Keating and the Cocos Island treasure, also known as "The lost treasure of Lima", was the…
inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Treasure Island". Hundreds of adventurers from all over the world, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, sought Keating's treasure, estimated to be worth three hundred million dollars. An examination of the tale of Captain Keating, and of the connections between his story and Stevenson's classic. 2005.Tout sur les compléments alimentaires: les bons et les moins bons
By Luc Cynober, Jacques Fricker. 2017
Faut-il prendre des compléments alimentaires ? Dans quels cas ? Et, si oui, lesquels ? Comment alors bien les choisir…
? Pour quels bénéfices ? Ce guide combine l'expertise d'un professeur et la pratique d'un médecin. Il vous permet de distinguer les bons produits des moins bons, voire de ceux qui sont dangereux pour la santé. Pour choisir les bons compléments alimentaires qui peuvent améliorer votre bien-être quand vous voulez combattre la fatigue, retrouver du tonus, lutter contre les signes de l'âge, maigrir ou encore avoir de beaux cheveux... 155 compléments alimentaires de consommation courante passés au crible avec des conseils avisés pour bien les choisir, mieux acheter et préserver votre santé. 2017.This is our writing
By T. F Rigelhof, Gabor Szilasi. 2000
Rigelhof examines selected works of accomplished Canadian writers including Robertson Davies, Carole Corbeil, Mavis Gallant, Mordecai Richler and Leonard Cohen,…
and lists twelve works that he considers the best in what has been written by Canadians in the twentieth century. In a sequence of interlinked personal essays, he also explores the life as a writer in Canada at the end of the twentieth century. 2000.The Yeats companion
By Ulick O'Connor, W. B Yeats. 1991
This book begins with a biography showing all Yeats' many facets, above all that of the poet constantly exploring the…
themes of love, nationalism and inevitable death. A critical commentary on alternating selections of poetry and prose encompasses Yeats in public and private and conveys the continual development of his creative imagination. 1991.The zone: a dietary road map (The zone Ser.)
By Barry Sears, Bill Lawren. 1995
Believing the trend towards eating a diet high in carbohydrates will not lead to weight loss and health, the author…
details a diet he calls the zone. He stresses the importance of getting the correct amount of protein and restricting the amount and the types of carbohydrates eaten because of their detrimental hormonal effects. 1995.The Whole Foods diet: discover your hidden potential for health, beauty, vitality & longevity
By John Mackey, Alona Pulde, Matthew Lederman. 2017
The Whole Foods Diet simplifies the huge body of science, research, and advice that is available today and reveals the…
undeniable consensus: a whole foods, plant-based diet is the optimum diet for health and longevity. Standing on the shoulders of the Whole Foods Market brand and featuring an accessible 28-day program, delicious recipes, inspirational success stories, and a guilt-free approach to plant-based eating, this is a life-affirming invitation to become a Whole Foodie: someone who loves to eat, loves to live, and loves to nourish themselves with nature's bounty. If Whole Foods Market is "shorthand for a food revolution" (The New Yorker), then "The Whole Foods Diet" will give that revolution its bible - the unequivocal truth about what to eat for a long, healthy, disease-free life. 2017.The vegetarian alternative: a guide to a healthful and humane diet
By Vic S Sussman. 1978
The vitamin D solution: a 3-step strategy to cure our most common health problem
By M. F Holick. 2010
Many North Americans have succumbed to the scare tactics of the dermatological community, and avoid sunlight for fear of skin…
cancer and premature aging. Thus, most of us suffer from vitamin D deficiency, which causes daily aches, pains, and fatigue, worsens serious illnesses, and diminishes the quality of everyday life. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Holick reveals a well-kept secret: our bodies need a sensible amount of unprotected sun exposure. He offers readers an easy and inexpensive plan for reversing the effects of vitamin D deficiency and enjoying a healthier life. 2010.The tattooed girl: the enigma of Stieg Larsson and the secrets behind the most compelling thrillers of our time
By John-Henri Holmberg, Daniel Burstein, Arne J De Keijzer. 2011
The stories behind the Steig Larsson books “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, “The Girl Who Played with Fire”, and…
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest”. Enter the unique world of Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist, and of Larsson himself, discovering the experiences and incidents involving Swedish politics, violence against women, and neo-Nazis that are at the heart of these works. A look into the author’s life, and his ideas for future books - including the mysterious “fourth book” in the series, which Larsson had started but not finished at the time of his death. Incudes strong language and violence. 2011.The South Beach diet: good fats good carbs guide
By Arthur Agatston. 2004
All fats and carbohydrates aren't created equal: the good kinds nourish you and help you lose weight, while the bad…
ones damage your body's ability to burn off what you eat. The South Beach Diet includes plenty of good carbs and fats, and this guide provides all the information to ensure that the foods you eat are compatible with the Diet. Includes food lists, shopping tips, meal makeovers and a dining-out guide. 2004.The possessed: adventures with Russian books and the people who read them
By Elif Batuman. 2010
In this memoir titled after what she calls "Dostoevsky's weirdest novel," "The Possessed" - now translated as "Demons" - Stanford…
professor Batuman recalls her pursuit of a PhD, immersion into all things Russian, and encounters with equally impassioned fellow scholars. Whiting Award for Nonfiction. 2010.The second volume of a comprehensive companion guide to each book in the "Outlander" series includes a complete chronology of…
the series, synopses of novels, a guide to research sources, a Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide, and essays by the author. 2015.The author covers the first four novels of the Outlander series, including: full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager,…
and Drums of Autumn; a complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the books, as well as family trees and genealogical notes; a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage; the fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel; frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers; an annotated bibliography; essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters, and more; professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire; the making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including "My Brief Career as a TV Actor"); never-before-seen photos from behind the scenes of the Outlander series. 2015.The mystery lover's companion
By Art Bourgeau. 1986
A list of 2,500 favourite mysteries compiled by the owner of the Whodunit? Bookstore in Philadelphia. The mysteries are divided…
into four categories -- The American Mystery, The English Mystery, The Thriller, and The Police Procedural. Titles are listed by author and include original date of publication, a brief plot summary, and a rating on a scale from 1-5. c1986.The lovely treachery of words: essays selected and new (Studies in Canadian literature)
By Robert Kroetsch. 1989
In these essays, Kroetsch presents his views on Canadian works, from Thomas Haliburton to Ernest Buckler, Sinclair Ross and Margaret…
Laurence. This collection includes some of his famous essays, such as "Unhiding the hidden". 1989.The life of Jane Austen
By John Halperin. 1984
Researches the links between the life and work of the English novelist, her family and society. Analyzes her predicament as…
an unmarried woman with inadequate financial means, and her relationships with friends and suitors. 1984.