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La Bible des régimes (The Diet Bible)

Jenny de Jonquières

The world of dieting is a real jungle where would-be dieters can easily lose their way, but with more than 80 diets listed and described, The Diet Bible makes it simple to distinguish the good from the bad. And the book not only allows readers to find the diet that suits them best, it also helps them carry through with the one they choose.

The Diet Bible uses charts, menus and summaries to provide clear, effective explanations on how to follow every diet it covers. With the help of two expert nutritionists, the pros and cons of each diet are also laid out.

About the author

After earning a BA in literary studies from UQAM, Jenny de Jonquières worked in the restaurant scene in Paris and Montreal for several years. As an author and journalist, she was particularly interested in cooking and nutrition.

About the preface writer

Dr. Richard Béliveau is a leading diet expert and the author of international bestsellers Foods that Fight Cancer and Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer.

Le guide Patron des vins bio (Patron’s guide of organic wines)

Pascal Patron

Organic wines, which are made from grapes grown in organic farming, are now unavoidable. Even tough this wine agriculture remains modest, it is gaining ground every year. According to Pascal Patron, organic wines are not only more authentic but also better than their traditional cousins. Indeed, the enthusiasm for these wines is primarily a matter of taste and, secondly, a matter of environmental consciousness.

Identifying about 708 wines, all commented by the author, Le guide Patron des vins bio is more than just a guide, it is an initiatory travels through the organic vineyards in the world. To prepare this book, the author has traveled approximately 10 000 km and tasted over 1000 wines to retain only the best.

About the author
Graduated from Bordeaux’s Faculty of Oenology, Pascal Patron currently teach wine tasting at ITHQ, in Montreal. With formations both in journalism and wine tasting, Patron writes for La Revue du vin de France

Enquête sur Le Secret (Investigating The Secret)

Jean-Charles Condo and Natacha Condo-Dinucci

Enquête sur Le Secret is the result of a meticulous investigation that debunks the theory put forward in the bestselling The Secret, which has sold over 10 million copies in 35 languages around the world. Far more than a book and a successful DVD, Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret has become a societal phenomenon unto itself. Millions of practitioners staunchly believe that the “law of attraction,” which is the heart of the message, is supported by scientific principles.

But the authors of Enquête sur Le Secret have dared to appeal to the public’s intelligence. After questioning a number of specialists, they present their findings: under examination, the supposedly scientific basis of The Secret crumbles. According to the authors, the foundation of The Secret comes from a religious and metaphysical movement that became popular in the United States in the early twentieth century. Closely related to magical thinking and sorcery, The Secret’s method also shares several points in common with sectarian thought. This book provides an antidote to The Secret… and sheds some interesting light on a few other secrets behind the phenomenon.

Jean-Charles Condo and Natacha Condo-Dinucci, Enquête sur Le Secret, Montreal, Amérik Média, 2008, 200 p., $16.95, ISBN: 978-2-923543-03-1

About the authors

Jean-Charles Condo is a columnist on the Branchez-Vous! network and a teacher. He has a degree in geological engineering from the École Polytechnique in Montreal and a degree in physics from the Université de Montréal.

Natacha Condo-Dinucci has a degree in psychoeducation from the Université de Montréal. She works in health care and social services.