by Jean-Yves Loude, Françoise Malaval (2011)
Deux enfants aux origines différentes: Primo est roux et vient du Nord, Tima a les cheveux sombres raides et vient du Sud. L'un et l'autre se rejoignent pour jouer dans un camion abandonné. Le véhicule, immobilisé par un mur de béton qui le traverse, leur sert de décor afin d'explorer, en un jeu de rôle symbolique, divers aspects de leur amour naissant, dont une flûte interdite, que Tima transforme en un serpent menaçant. Inquiets et hésitants, ils iront consulter une vache, un arbre, un loup et un cours d'eau, reconnus pour leur sagesse, afin de vérifier la dangerosité du reptile, dont on évoque à chaque étape, les risques pour l'Homme. [SDM]. Un album complexe faisant de nombreuses références aux symboles culturels, mythologiques et oniriques de l'amour et de la sexualité et auxquels sont confrontés les personnages. Des collages combinant estampes aux robustes traits, papiers artisanaux et aplats de couleurs vives campent le tout dans des décors minimalistes ensoleillés qu'on pourrait associés à une région frontalière divisant les peuples du Nord et du Sud. En émane une leçon de tolérance faisant l'éloge du mélange des cultures, mais aussi une initiation à l'amour et à l'intimité dont on souligne cependant les risques de manière parfois dramatique. [SDM].
Sibley Miller
After seeing the human child, Leanna, argue with her younger sister, the four tiny, winged horses leave their new home in an apple tree for another adventure, but their day of berry picking is spoiled by a fight of their own.
Dan MacLeod
Written by Dan MacLeod, one of the most experienced practitioners in the field, The Ergonomics Kit for General Industry, Second Edition contains everything you need to set up or improve your workplace ergonomics process. MacLeod describes the financial benefits of workplace ergonomics and ways to think about these tools that make good business sense. He uses case studies that illustrate positive bottom-line results and the actions that led to these results. Down to earth and practical, the information in this book is rooted in what has actually succeeded on the workplace floor. See what's new in the Second Edition: Additional material on the actual process of solving problems Success stories illustrate how the process works under various circumstances and organizational cultures to improve workplace conditions and maximize employee well being and productivity Emphasizes simple, low tech, and low cost approaches Guidance on how to create change and implement new processes Electronic copies of forms and worksheets, PowerPoint presentation, and guide for conducting basic training sessions available on the Internet The book provides practical guidance on the process of identifying good, low cost improvements. It describes best practices from major corporations on setting up committees, establishing priorities, and developing written plans and also covers controversial issues such as job rotation and back belts. The kit includes a multitude of forms: worksheets, checklists, planning guides, employee feedback forms, and a program audit, as well as training handouts, train-the-trainer background, and basic PowerPoint presentations. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, the author delineates how to set up an effective and successful ergonomics program.
Joyce Carol Oates
Blaming herself for the car accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge that killed her mother, fifteen-year-old Jenna undergoes a difficult physical and emotional recovery.
Bill Whitehouse
The book traces the journey of a psychology professor, David Phelps -- a journey which traverses a path from an initial agnosticism, at the story's inception, to a budding acceptance of spiritual possibilities. The story ranges across an assortment of kidnapings, murders, mysteries, intrigues, rescues, and relationships.