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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.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
Rise to greatness: the history of Canada from the Vikings to the present
By Conrad Black. 2014
Spanning 874 to 2014, and beginning from Canada's first inhabitants and the early explorers, the author vividly recounts the story…
of Canada's development from colony to dominion to country. He persuasively reveals that while many would argue that Canada was perhaps never predestined for greatness, the opposite is in fact true: the emergence of a magnificent country, against all odds, was a remarkable achievement. Bestseller. 2014. If you request this book on CD it will be on 2 or more CDs. You must play the first CD to the end before playing the next CD.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.Resilience: a story of courage and triumph in the face of recurrent cancer
By Susan Wener. 2014
Susan Wener survived cancer not once, but twice. The first time, she followed the traditional route of surgery and chemotherapy.…
The second time, she went renegade, stepping out into the field of alternative medicine. This book brings to life a journey of more than thirty years, years filled with joy as well as physical, psychological, and spiritual challenges. As an educator and therapist who helps individuals cope with life threatening illness, Wener brings a unique perspective to this story. c2014.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.Report from Engine Co. 82
By Dennis Smith. 1999
Recounts the experiences of Fireman First-Grade Dennis Smith and his colleagues in the New York City Fire Department. In the…
South Bronx, the crew not only fights fires but handles drug overdose cases, settles marital spats, breaks up brawls, and waters down the streets on hot summer nights. Bestseller. 1999.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.Redefining success: still making mistakes
By W. Brett Wilson. 2013
The popular co-star of CBC’s award-winning Dragons’ Den recounts how he was forced to redefine his life, making health and…
key relationships his first priorities. Through trial and error, he discovered that these simple virtues are foundations for real, enduring success, both in business and in life. Not just for entrepreneurs and business people, this book outlines how we can change our lives for the better by re-evaluating our personal definitions of success, then reworking them into a life plan that is feasible, lasting, and rewarding. Bestseller. 2013, c2012.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.Red notice: a true story of high finance, murder, and one man's fight for justice
By Bill Browder. 2015
A real-life political thriller about an American financier in the Wild East of Russia, the murder of his principled young…
tax attorney, and his dangerous mission to expose the Kremlin's corruption. Bestseller. 2015.Real ponies don't go oink!
By Patrick F McManus. 2000
In this collection of essays, McManus treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch and…
Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog’s climbing a tree, to the class clown’s finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door’s gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. 2000.Ready to retire?: the new reality of retirement and what you and your spouse need to know
By Lyndsay Green. 2016
By looking at retirement from men's perspectives, this book will explore issues that have been given short shrift by the…
mass media and in retirement literature. The interviewees will include the newly retired, those working part-time, and the fully retired, and represent a range of income and education levels and professional and personal circumstances. The author will also be interviewing their wives and partners. By helping women understand why men think about retirement the way they do, the author hopes to separate fiction from fact and free people's minds to reimagine retirement. Bestseller. 2016.Raison et déraison du mythe: au cœur des imaginaires collectifs
By Gérard Bouchard. 2014
"Il existe dans toutes les sociétés, celles d'aujourd'hui comme celles d'hier, des valeurs et des croyances qui en viennent à…
exercer un tel ascendant qu'elles s'imposent aux esprits. D'origine religieuse ou non, elles jouissent d'un statut qui leur permet d'échapper en grande partie à la contestation. Toute remise en question est perçue comme une profanation. Ainsi, qui voudrait rejeter les libertés civiles en Angleterre, l'égalité des citoyens en France, le droit de propriété aux États-Unis, ou bien l'égalité des races en Afrique du Sud, ou encore l'égalité homme-femme au Québec ? S'appuyant sur la raison, mais se nourrissant surtout d'émotion et de sacralité, ces valeurs sont devenues intouchables. Par quel chemin y sont-elles arrivées ? En d'autres mots, comment naît un mythe ? Comment accède-t-il à la sacralité ? Comment se diffuse-t-il et assure-t-il sa reproduction ? Comment vient-il à décliner ? Quel rôle y jouent, d'un côté, les forces de l'inconscient et, de l'autre, les acteurs sociaux ? Et pourquoi ne porte-t-on pas davantage attention à ces représentations puissantes qui expriment les sentiments les plus profonds d'une société, qui nourrissent les identités, les idéologies, qui structurent les visions du passé et de l'avenir, qui inspirent les choix collectifs et balisent le débat public ? " -- 4e de couv.Qui aide qui?: une brève histoire de la solidarité internationale au Québec
By Pierre Beaudet. 2009
En racontant l'histoire de l'aide internationale canadienne, depuis les missions étrangères jusqu'aux coupes budgétaires imposées par le gouvernement Harper, Pierre…
Beaudet livre une réflexion percutante sur l'aide internationale, au moment où la solidarité planétaire semble plus importante que jamais pour l'avenir de l'humanité. 2009.Quiet strength: The Principles, Practices, And Priorities Of A Winning Life
By Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker. 2008
When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI - and made history as the first…
African American coach to win the big game - millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done? Dungy reveals the secrets to his success - principles, practices, and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypes, and the tragic loss of a child. Bestseller. 2008.Quinn: the life of a hockey legend
By Dan Robson. 2015
Pat Quinn was the tough working-class kid who had fought his way to the very top of the hockey world.…
He had butted heads with superstars, with management, and with the league itself. And he had also succeeded at every level, finishing his journeyman's career as the captain of an NHL team, then quickly emerged as one of the best coaches in the league. He gathered executive titles like hockey cards, and done things his own way, picking up a law degree along the way. He was brash, dour, and abrasive--and people loved him for his alloy of pugnacity and flair, his three-piece suits and cigars, his Churchillian heft and his scowl. Bestseller. 2015.