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The golden spruce: A True Story Of Myth, Madness And Greed
By John Vaillant. 2005
In 1997, when a shattered kayak and camping gear are found on an Alaskan island north of the Canadian border,…
they reignite a mystery surrounding a shocking act of protest. The author braids together the strands of this mystery and brings to life the historical collision of Europeans and the Haida and the harrowing world of logging. Canada Reads 2012. Winner of the 2005 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. Bestseller. 2005.The dog who wouldn't be (Seal books)
By Farley Mowat. 1957
The diabetes diet: Dr. Bernstein's low-carbohydrate solution
By Richard K Bernstein, Marcia Miele. 2005
For diabetics, diet is more than a lifestyle choice - it's the key to controlling the course of their disease.…
Many struggle to maintain a healthy weight because the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association are unhelpful in regulating blood sugar - the critical component in keeping diabetes in check. Dr. Bernstein provides a low-carbohydrate approach that has enabled his patients, and himself, to take control of their disease. 2005.The complete Canadian living cookbook: 350 inspired recipes
By Elizabeth Baird. 2001
Over 350 recipes highlight fresh takes on favourite classics, regional specialties, and dishes that celebrate Canada's cultural mosaic. From perfect,…
crispy-skinned chicken to cedar-planked salmon, and from the ultimate gooey butter tart to mocha marjolaine, there are recipes for every cook and every occasion. Authoritative reference material offers tips and advice on technique, shopping, nutrition and healthy eating, food storage, and making meals ahead of time. 2001.The beauty of the beastly: new views on the nature of life
By Natalie Angier. 1996
Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer for the New York Times offers her essays on the beauty of organisms usually considered beastly,…
and the beastliness behind conventional icons of beauty in the natural world. Admitting she "anthropomorphizes shamelessly," she humorously discusses commonalities that humans share with other species. Topics include loving, adapting, healing, creating, and dying. Some descriptions of violence. 1995.A collection of humourous and surprising essays which examine the scientific explanation for certain human behaviours, the scientific world's attempts…
to re-examine history, including the Salem witch trials, and some of the stranger questions tackled by scientists. Sections on human behaviour, curiosities of life, science and history, natural battles and how things work are included. 1998.The baby's table: over 100 easy, healthy and homemade recipes for the pickiest, most deserving eaters on the planet
By Brenda Bradshaw, Lauren Donaldson Bramley. 2004
Shadow child: an apprenticeship in love and loss
By Beth Powning. 2005
Like many young women, Beth Powning faced decisions of whether and when to start a family. At age twenty-four she…
became pregnant, but eleven days past her due date, she delivered a perfect, stillborn son. In this exploration of motherhood and loss, we're taken on a powerful journey into the heart of grief and renewal. National Bestseller. 2005.Paris 1919: six months that changed the world
By Margaret MacMillan. 2001
Analyzes the failure of the Versailles Peace Conference after World War I. Focuses on the nationalistic goals of American president…
Woodrow Wilson, French premier Georges Clemenceau, and British Prime Minister David Lloyd George - the author's great-grandfather - as they reorganized the defeated empires and created the League of Nations. Foreword by Richard Holbrooke. Bestseller. Winner of the 2003 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. Canada Reads 2012. 2001. Uniform title: PeacemakersOne soldier's story: a memoir
By Robert J Dole. 2005
Former senator from Kansas describes his enlistment into the elite U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division as a lieutenant during World…
War II. Chronicles the April 14, 1945, battle in Italy that paralyzed him, his long recovery, first marriage, and entry into civilian life and the political sphere. Bestseller. 2005.Nigella express
By Nigella Lawson. 2007
Featuring fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas, effortless entertaining and easy, delicious meals, "Nigella Express" is her…
solution to eating well when time is short. This new book is every working mother's dream and a joy for everyone who wants to cook but can't seem to find the time. 2007.New classics: our most requested recipes made simple
By Kraft Kitchens Staff. 2003
The most requested and popular recipes, collected as a result of letters, emails and phone calls from Kraft customers. Includes…
5 sections: starters & soups, salads & sides, main dishes, desserts, and kids' classics. 2003.More heartsmart cooking with Bonnie Stern
By Bonnie Stern. 1997
Stern presents more than 200 new recipes built around the "total diet" approach to nutrition, which emphasizes balance, variety, and…
moderation. Also discusses tips on menu planning and food shopping. Recipes include nutritional analyses. 1997.Marley and me: life and love with the world's worst dog
By John Grogan. 2005
A columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer reminisces about the untrainable Labrador retriever that he and his wife acquired as Florida…
newlyweds. Recalls Marley's hilarious escapades and his capacity for love as the Grogans become the parents of three kids. Bestseller. 2005.Looneyspoons: low-fat food made fun!
By Janet Podleski, Greta Podleski. 1996
Company's coming for kids, lunches: Lunches
By Jean Paré. 1998
Gordon Ramsay makes it easy
By Gordon Ramsay, Mark Sargeant, Helen Tillott. 2005
Chef Gordon Ramsay shows how you can eat great food without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen.…
Using the best ingredients and uncomplicated cooking methods, he presents 100 quick and easy recipes for every possible occasion. 2005.Jamie at home: cook your way to the good life
By Jamie Oliver. 2007
Jamie's book offers no-nonsense simple cooking with great flavours all year round. His recipes are inspired by his vegetable patch,…
and are divided up into the four seasons to give an idea of when each kind of garden produce emerges. The book also offers advice on how to grow your own vegetables. 2007.Jamie's Italy
By Jamie Oliver. 2005
Jamie's journey takes the reader all over Italy to cook with and learn from the real masters of Italian cuisine:…
the locals. As a result the text provides more than 120 recipes for everything from risotto to roasts and spaghetti to stews. 2005.Chock full of chocolate (Kids can do it)
By Elizabeth MacLeod. 2005
From a polka-dot pie that's perfect for a party to a silly salami you can eat for dessert, this book…
is choc-a-block with more than forty-five tasty chocolate recipes. Includes Quick Treats, delicious chocolate ideas kids can prepare in minutes, or even seconds! Try triple chocolate cookies, cool shakes, s'more gorp, candy-covered pizza and dirt dessert. Grades 4-7. 2005.