Started in 1990 by Walter Stefaniuk, "You Asked Us" is now one of The Toronto Star's most popular features, and receives thousands of inquiries each year. Questions about Canada are among the most frequently asked, and You Asked Us...About Canada is a revealing, sometimes hilarious, and always fascinating assortment of questions and answers about Canada and Canadians.

Q:        What's a Prairie Oyster?

A:A hangover remedy prepared with tabasco sauce and a raw eggA bull's testicles—

Q:        Geographically speaking, in which province or territory is the centre of Canada located?

A:        Northwest Territories

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Q:        What is Canada's Official Sport?

A:Lacrosse in the summerHockey in the winter

"There are many ways to use your head," begins author-artist Jo Ann Stover in her rhyming tale that centers on the misadventures of certain whimsical characters and at the same time makes an unforgettable case for good behavior. Similar in style to the popular IF EVERYBODY DID, this amusing and thought-provoking book will appeal to both children and adults.

You meet skeptics every day. They ask questions like: Why does God allow bad things to happen? Are your science teachers wrong? Can you have doubts and still be a Christian? Here's a book written in kid-friendly language to give you the answers.

The way B.J. saw it, getting into heaven was sort of like sneaking into a movie. 'What's the story about God creating the world?' Jessica asked. 'Did it really take six days?' How would you respond? Stories like these in Off My Case for Kids will get you thinking about your faith. You learned answers to some pretty tough questions in Lee Strobel's 'Case' books. Now it's time to see how all this applies to your real life. In this book you'll find stories about faith skeptics along with ways to practice answering tough questions. So dive in and get the skeptics off your case!

The stories of eight American women spies include the heroic tales of Lydia Darragh, who warned Washington of an imminent British attack, and Emma Edmonds, who disguised herself as a male slave in a Confederate camp.

These exciting stories recount adventures of our times. Each adventurer set an important outdoor record without the use of engines. These stories range from climbers to cavers to kayakers and enabl

The best-selling grammar guide gets a fresh, new cover design for Fall 2002.

This easy-to-use reference book helps you edit your writing before someone else reads it.

Parts of speech * Irregular nouns and verbs
The 100 Most Commonly Confused and Misused Words
What Makes a Good Sentence
Capitalization * Contractions * Compound Words * Idioms Abbreviations * Punctuation * Spelling * Acronyms

Lysa TerKeurst, mother of five and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, knows about the bouts of "mommy stress" that come with parenting and managing a home and a life. From her own experience and conversations with hundreds of other women, Lysa shares how mothers can release the guilt they sometimes feel and stop blaming their parenting skills every time a child does something wronglet kids live with the consequences of their bad choicessimplify life to create breathing roomquit comparing themselves to "perfect" momsturn to God for support, guidance, and patience

Overflowing with practical ideas, short Bible studies, and plenty of encouragement, this inspiring resource will help moms to realize that—with God's wisdom and mercy—they can experience peace and satisfaction while raising their kids.

Rerelease of The Bathtub Is Overflowing but I Feel Drained

Embark on a remarkable journey of discovery with this marvelous DVD. It's an exploration of the Creator's handiwork that will allow you to survey the unimaginable size of the universe... and to ponder the vast energy present in all matter. Amazing images, fascinating narrative and excerpts from Scripture join to address such diverse marvels as the complexity of DNA, the functional miracle of avian flight... the stars above, the sea below and so much more. A feature-length Discovery-quality documentary without the evolutionary bias. Stunning nature footage, scientific insights and Scriptures combine to reveal the wonders of our Creator as observed throughout His creation. God's wonders surround us. And these marvels reveal much about our Creator. Through creation we glimpse His power and wisdom, His majesty and care. Creation is speaking to those who will listen... Explore the Creator's handiwork and what His creation reveals about His character. Survey the unimaginable size of the universe and ponder the vast energy present in all matter. Examine the elegant water molecule essential to all life and discover how God combines these molecules to form beautiful and symmetrical snow crystals. Learn about the incredible complexity of DNA and the miraculous workings of the tiny seed. From the design functionality of birds to the incredible transformation of butterflies, these and many other features of creation are highlighted in this visually stunning presentation. A beautiful soundtrack enhances this superb presentation for the entire family. God of Wonders is a breath-taking tour of God's creation wonders, visible and invisible, and the greatest wonder of all - His redeeming love!

Think your family just doesn't have time to share its faith? Think again.

With a wealth of ideas that are fun and practical, this book shows how to help children appreciate people of all cultures and see the world as Jesus does. Donna Thomas challenges families to become world changers, bringing his transforming message to those around them.

The sheer volume of activities competing for your family's time and energy can make it hard to focus on one of the most important tasks of all—-fulfilling the Great Commission.

Becoming a "World Changing Family" will show you how to see the world as Jesus does and bring his transforming message to those around you. It's packed with ideas that are fun and practical—-for even the busiest of families. Discover how you can connect to people of other cultures by eating ethnic cuisine, writing letters, taking trips, enjoying festivals and parties, playing games, and more.

Let God open your eyes to the possibilities surrounding you, and get ready to share a world-class adventure with your family.

In this enlightening resource, Cynthia Ulrich Tobias introduces the variety of learning styles that shape the way students interpret their world. Once these approaches are understood, parents and teachers can become far more effective in helping children grasp confusing concepts, stay interested in lessons, and utilize their strengths. By recognizing children's learning preferences, you can reach them more efficiently and effectively! These concepts are powerful tools for drawing out the best in a child. Give your youngster the best chance for success by coming to understand The Way They Learn.

Just as there are many roads that lead to success, there are many methods of teaching children the lessons of life. Every Child Can Succeed shows parents, grandparents, teachers and others how to utilize an innovative"learning styles" approach to help their kids live up to their potential.