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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 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 Lonnie Michelle. 2007
Are you shy? Maybe you just moved to a new school? This book has the tips and strategies to help…
you make lots of friends, no matter how shy you are. It's all a matter of the choices you make and the responsibility you take for the task. Grades 3-6. 2007.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal d'être heureux…
et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling happy.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de l'amour et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling loved.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la jalousie et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling jealous.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la peur et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ses émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling scared.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la tristesse et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling sad.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
"Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de ressentir…
de la solitude et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions". -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling lonely.By Tracey Moroney. 2008
" Ce splendide livre cartonné et magnifiquement illustré montre aux enfants de 3 à 5 ans qu'il est normal de…
ressentir de la colère et de l'exprimer. L'ouvrage contient également une section à l'intention des parents, écrite par un psychologue pour enfants, qui apporte de précieux conseils afin de les aider à faire face à ces émotions. -- 4e de couv." Titre uniforme: When I'm feeling angry.By Maestro Fresh-Wes, Tamara Hendricks-Williams. 2010
Wes "Maestro" Williams has had to overcome many challenges in his life - some come from within, whether it's a…
fear of failure or low self-esteem, and some come from your circumstances. Wes shows you how to define your vision, how to achieve it, and what to do once you're there. He offers useful tips and advice, as well as inspirational stories and quotes, and exercises that will keep you moving towards your own vision. For junior and senior high readers. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2011, c2010.By Unknown. 1997
Women have special health needs. This guide shows women how to adopt healthy habits, eat right, manage stress, and be…
sexually healthy from menstruation to menopause and beyond. Find out how to build on your own strength to stay healthy. 1997.By Mario Chaput. 2005
By Merrie-Ellen Wilcox. 2019
Moving between science and culture, Wilcox takes a straightforward look at the fascinating, diverse ways in which we understand death,…
both today and throughout our history. Each chapter includes a brief telling of a death legend, myth or history from a dBy 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.By Rina Singh, Marianne Ferrer. 2020
A boy grows up to make positive change in his community. After suffering much heartache, Sundar decides change must come…
to his small Indian village. He believes girls should be valued as much as boys and that land should not be needlessly destroyed. Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support, and today, over a quarter of a million trees grow in his village. A once barren, deforested landscape has become a fertile, prosperous one where girls can thrive. Sure to plant seeds of hope in children. Improving the world is within everyone's reach.