Chocolate: Food of the Gods?
According to Aztec mythology, the cacao tree was brought down from heaven by a god named Quetzacoatl. So the drink made from its beans was believed to impart wisdom and power. When Hernando Cortez stormed into their kingdom, the Aztecs supposed ... [... more]
Suite101 |
Jerry Scutts
This book is designed to impart the techniques of using this effective tool quickly and easily. All three types of airbrush are examined and explained in simple terms. The title also boasts an excellent section on actually using the airbrush, and ... [... more]
Random House |
Basic Sea Vegetable Broth
Kelp and/or kombu make great soup stock! Their abundant minerals and natural "MSG" impart richness to soup usually associated with meat. Serve as an appetizer or use as stock. You can find kelp and kombu at your local health food store. Adapted [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Flight from the Fortress
 Amazon.ca: In her latest novel for middle readers, veteran children's writer Lyn Cook delves into the checkered history of the fortified town of Louisbourg, on Canada's East Coast. The second of her books to be set in New France (the first was The Hiding [... more]
CDN$12.95
Amazon CA |
Spiritual Rx: Prescriptions For Living A Meaningful Life ...
Just what the doctor ordered! (no pun intended): I have found this book to be a valuable personal resource as well as a resource with patients I see in the health care setting. I would recommend this book to those who are straving spiritually (which I [... more]
CDN$32.00
Amazon CA |
Stumbling on Happiness
"How do you feel?": Among the many snappy one-liners spicing the "Star Trek" films, this one, issued by a computer to the resurrected Mr Spock, stands out particularly. Then, it seemed a poor joke. Now, a computer posing such a [... more]
CDN$34.00
Amazon CA |
Delicate Prey: And Other Stories
From Amazon.com: Paul Bowles once said that a story should remain taut throughout, like a piece of string. That tense, stretched tone is the key to this collection of 17 eerie tales by the author best known for The Sheltering Sky. The Delicate Prey is [... more]
CDN$16.25
Amazon CA |
Earth: An Intimate History
Rockin' round the world: Studying geology can be fun. Trips across the world, meeting new people, sharing insights and resolving mysteries of Earth's processes. There is, of course, the downside. Lava flows that shred boots, impossibly complex rock [... more]
CDN$19.80
Amazon CA |
The Female Brain
Hormone overkill: As a philosopher working in the philosophy of science and in the relationship between science amd values I looked forward to this book since I hold a view that biology is at the basis of our behaviour. In some ways this is a great book, [... more]
CDN$21.00
Amazon CA |
Ready, Aim, Specialize!: Create Your Own Writing ...
Ready, Aim, Specialize!: Many writers wonder if they should specialize in one specific area of writing expertise or if they should spread their work between several different genres. They wonder if writing in only one genre will allow them to create a [... more]
CDN$21.95
Amazon CA |
A Man of No Importance (Vocal Selections)
Very tuneful and touching.: Being a fan of Ahrens and Flaherty (I have all of their CDs besides the Once On This Island London CD), it came as no surprise that this play was also very strong. The music is very easy to listen to casually. I particularly [... more]
CDN$20.79
Amazon CA |
The Warlords of Nin
I have read this trilogy three times. loved every time!!: these books remind me of the "The lion the witch and the wardrobe" if you liked that you will love these books!!!!:) Adult Quentin & Lawhead "Lite" - not deep, but [... more]
CDN$26.04
Amazon CA |
