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By Sarah Elton. 2014
Beginning with an exploration of taste and the way it works, the author explains how ingredients have been on the…
move for centuries, resulting in the unique and fusion flavours we love today. She breaks down the science of food and cooking into bite-sized, easily digestible pieces of information. Young readers will be able to make sense of recipes, measure and substitute ingredients, and stock a pantry. They'll also discover that food is much more than just a pre-packaged meal. Grades 4-7. 2014.By Jane Drake, Ann Love, Samantha Swenson, Sue Tate. 2013
History is full of gruesome pandemics, and surviving those pandemics has shaped our society and way of life. Every person…
today is alive because of an ancestor who survived -- and surviving our current and future pandemics, like SARS, AIDS, and bird flu will determine our future. This book presents in-depth information about past and current illnesses; the evolution of medicine and its pioneers; cures and treatments; strange rituals and superstitions; and what we're doing to prevent future pandemics. Grades 4-7. 2013.By Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2011
The hardest part of retirement planning is getting started, so Vaz-Oxlade walks you through the steps to put momentum on…
your side - even if it's with as little as a dollar a day. She'll help you figure out where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there. Strong language. c2011.By Gail Vaz-Oxlade. 2015
"Money talks" is Gail's answer to the toughest - and most common - problem that sits at the heart of…
money and relationships: how to tell your mate, your father, your best friend or your grandmother it's time for a change. With over 75 different scenarios drawn from years of working with real Canadians, Gail helps readers see their own situations through stories that reflect what they're experiencing. Then she gives readers the language to negotiate effectively, showing them that for each problem there are steps they can take to find a solution. 2015.By Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2011
Want to teach your kids to see money as a tool, not a trap? Determined to help them avoid the…
mistakes you made? Gail starts with an age-appropriate allowance, showing parents how to use it effectively to help their kids. What better gift could you give your kids than the confidence to control their money, rather than letting their money control them? 2011.By Martha Stewart. 2011
Filled with seasonal fruit, piled high with billowy meringue, or topped with buttery streusel, pies and tarts are comforting and…
foolproof. Includes 150 recipes, some savoury, some sweet; some are simple enough for a weeknight, while others are fancy enough for special events. 2011. Uniform title: New pies and tartsBy Jean-René Milot. 2004
La "guerre sainte" (djihad) est-elle un précepte du Coran? En quoi la Loi islamique (shari'a) est-elle différente de ce qu'on…
entend habituellement par loi en contexte occidental? Qu'est-ce qu'une fatwa et qui peut en émettre une? Comment la communauté musulmane est-elle structurée et qui peut parler au nom de l'Islam et des musulmans? Y a-t-il vraiment un "choc des cultures" entre l'Islam et l'Occident? Voilà autant de questions auxquelles vous obtiendrez des réponses claires et précises. Des textes accessibles présentés de façon plus dynamique que dans les ouvrages dits savants. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaires. 2004.By Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2010
The author will show you how to make your money work for you. Budgeting, saving, and getting your debt paid…
off have never been so easy to understand or to do. 2010.By Gail E Vaz-Oxlade. 2009
Gail's rules are simple: you can't spend money you don't have, you must save something, and if you're in debt,…
you must get the albatross off your back. She provides a road map to getting out of the red in 36 months or less. By following Vaz-Oxlade's detailed plans, readers will reach the right destination: a debt-free life. 2009.By Nikki Tate. 2013
Kids all over the world help collect seeds, weed gardens, milk goats and herd ducks. From a balcony garden with…
pots of lettuce to a farm with hundreds of cows, kids can pitch in to bring the best and freshest products to their families' tables - and to market. Takes a close look at everything from what an egg carton tells you, to why genetic diversity matters - even to kids. Grades 4-7. 2013.By Colleen Bartley. 2005
Developed to help parents of children with diabetes provide delicious and nutritious kid-friendly food that the whole family can enjoy,…
like Chocolate and Strawberry Waffles, Spaghetti and Meatballs or Peanut Butter Chip Muffins. More than 125 recipes provide ideas for everything from after-school snacks to main meals and desserts. Each recipe includes a complete nutritional breakdown and has been reviewed by diabetes educators. c2005.By Florence Désourdy. 2009
"Nous avons tous et toutes à concocter des vinaigrettes et marinades plusieurs fois par semaine. Ce livre vous permettra d'ajouter…
une petite dose d'extravagance à vos repas, en plus de vous faire découvrir des recettes savoureuses". -- 4e de couv.By Sharron Smith Humenick. 1997
By Werner Meidinger. 2001
An exploration of the ancient history of lemons and the many secrets of cooking and healing with it. Examines the…
many conditions against which the lemon, its juice, its oils and pulp can be useful in healing. 2001.By Karen Graham. 1998
By Ausma Zehanat Khan. 2018
Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day and break the fast together as a family each night.…
Ramadan provides the opportunity to focus on positive thoughts and actions. It is a time to become more grateful for the blessings people often take for granted and be reminded of the importance of helping others. This book examines the origins and traditions of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Grades 3-6. 2018.By Nadiya Hussain. 2016
Enter a scrummy world of stories and recipes plus exclusive puzzles, all written and devised by Nadiya Hussain. Bake some…
delicious blueberry and orange soda bread and, while it is in the oven, enjoy the story of Little Red Hen and her friends. Meet some very confused elves in 'The Elves and the Chouxmaker', then make the salmon and green bean curry from the story. This is a World Book Day 2018 book. Grades 2-4. 2016.By Andrea Curtis. 2012
Whether their school is under a banyan tree, in a dusty tent held up with poles, or in a sturdy…
brick structure in the heart of a city, all children need a healthy lunch to be able to learn and grow. As the world becomes more interconnected, what we eat has become part of a huge global system. Unpack a school lunch, and you'll discover that food is connected to issues that matter to everyone and everything such as climate change, health and inequality. The author reveals the variety and inequality to be found in the food consumed by young people in typical school lunches from thirteen countries around the world. Grades 4-7. 2012.By Mario Chaput. 2005
By Erin Silver. 2020
In the spring of 2020, the Covid-19 virus changed the world and made daily life much more challenging. We had…
to stay apart, away from work, school, and our normal routines. But, all around the world, kids came up with creative and thoughtful ways to help others. From making 3-D printed medical equipment to food bank fundraising to a neighbourhood joke stand, to creating a semi-automatic hand-washing machine, kids made a difference in their communities. Let's celebrate and take inspiration from their stories.