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/ Fiction /
TY
Gilles Vilmont
21 DRESSES
All bought for special occasions, but never worn
Lindsay Jacques-Dubé
A novel about obsessive love, inspired by the life of Tyrone
Power, Hollywood star of the fifties.
A lively, candid and frank novel about the life of a modern young
woman.
Approximately 400 pages
Spring 2014
Éditions Recto-Verso
She will do whatever it takes to find the man she loves. But
does he really exist?
Constance Sinclair, a department store manager, leads a
rather gloomy life. Her father took his own life, her romantic
relationship is unsatisfactory and her life is sorely lacking
in passion and adventure. One day, she notices on a screen
at a video store the face of Tyrone Power, an American
movie star who died more than fifty years ago. Her life changes dramatically when she convinces herself that Ty is the
only man she could ever love. She devotes her time to
watching his movies and reading about him, looking for a
sign, a message he might have been able to send her. Her
research leads her to move into a mysterious building that
had belonged to the actor’s illegitimate son. The ghastly discovery she makes there sends her out of her mind and puts
her in danger.
While in therapy to get back on her feet, Constance meets a
strange young man and falls for him passionately. He bears
a disturbing resemblance to Ty...Is Constance losing her
mind for good? Will she manage to walk the fine line between
dreams and reality?
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/ Fiction /
Strong points:
Incorporation of actual elements of the life and career of
Tyrone Power (1913-1958): the story of an era and the
scandalous Hollywood of the time, which will fascinate
fans of fifties movies.
Combination of love and suspense in a novel that takes
you on a journey through time and into the heroine’s
unfettered imagination.
Successful portrait of a fragile, unstable and vulnerable
woman.
Approximately 300 pages
October 2013
Éditions Recto-Verso
Stretched out on her bed, a bottle of wine in her hand,
Lindsay is contemplating her closet. Inside hang twentyone dresses. All bought for special occasions, they have
nonetheless never been worn... a little white dress, for the
beach. The shiny one, for outings with girlfriends. The red
one, for a trip to Italy that never got off the ground. A
wine-coloured silk dress with such a low neckline that it’s
hard to imagine wearing it outside her bedroom. The toosexy one bought for a sensual dance class Lindsay never
went to. Last, but not least, the always fashionable little
black dress...
Style:
Several narrative styles add depth to the writing:
Constance’s life, her personal diary, the story of Ty’s life
and that of his son, transcriptions of film excerpts.
Gilles Vilmont comes from Quebec City. Before devoting
himself to writing, he had a varied career, including acting
and directing, both on stage and in television.
A Liberal party political staffer, Lindsay lost her job when
the party was defeated in the last election. She is now left
with her twenty-one dresses, bought for cocktails, dinners
and glamorous evenings of all kinds that will not take
place... But why be down in the dumps and stay home alone
when you can go out and find all sorts of opportunities to
make heads turn? Lindsay will have more than one chance
to show off the treasures hidden in her closet...
Themes raised:
Careers.
Romantic and sexual relationships.
Friendship among women.
Concerns about weight and physical appearance.
Style:
The themes touched on are handled in a light and funny
way.
Written in the first person, the book is the lively and
inspiring story of a personal experience that on the face
of it was not that easy to deal with.
A modern novel, in the style of a blog.
Lindsay Jacques-Dubé is a single woman in her mid-twenties who sleeps with her Blackberry. Unable to parallel park,
she loves Christmas and the smell of new books. A former
Liberal political advisor, and now an unemployed workaholic,
she vents her moods in a blog. A blog that over time became
a novel.
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/ Fiction /
/ Fiction /
PRINCESS YENNENGA
Réjean Tremblay
A sweeping, deeply moving, sensual fresco set in the heart of Africa.
400 pages
October 2012
Éditions de l’Homme
HOLIDAY IN EDEN
Pierre Morency
V 15 000 copies sold in Quebec alone.
V The sequel Prince of Yennenga will be published Fall 2014.
A hard-hitting novel on the true meaning of the word “success”, by
the author of the best-seller Ask and you shall receive.
When Julie Bertrand, a renowned gynecologist, sets foot in
Burkina Faso, she has no idea she is about to experience the
most significant upheaval of her life. She has come to operate on young mothers who have been circumcised, ripped
apart by childbirth and cast aside, but instead she is gripped
by a continent whose landscapes, culture and smells are
the total opposite of her daily life in Quebec. When she
304 pages
October 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
“‘What makes you different from other human beings is
your stupid habit of indulging in what, to flatter your enormous ego, you call thoughts. You’re always in the middle of
meditating, speculating, pondering, ruminating, straining
your mind to analyse this, that and the other, to identify features, make connections, link and separate concepts that
have nothing to do with anything! And what for? To discover
the meaning of life,’ he concluded in a simpering voice,
laughing snidely through his nose.
I couldn’t think of anything to say. I honestly didn’t see what
the problem was...”
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Themes
Personal fulfilment.
The importance of making the most of the present
moment.
The laws of success.
Style
An intriguing story that expresses profound thoughts
about each person’s responsibility for finding his life’s
meaning.
A novel that is original and somewhat provocative, just
like its author, who encourages readers to view their
entrenched beliefs and today’s reality in a new light.
A graduate in engineering
physics and inspired by quantum physics, Pierre Morency is
a motivational speaker and
head of La Ligue du Succès. He
is also the author of many
books, including the bestseller
Ask and you shall receive (over
150 000 copies sold, translated into 4 languages).
THE LAST WEEK OF MAY
Christian Tétreault
A bright and delightful choral book written in a sensitive and exhilarating way.
400 pages
September 2012
Éditions de l’Homme
© Julia Marois
Thomas is a financial consultant and father. One summer
evening, out walking by himself, he meets Satya, a strange
little man who will change his life. Satya suggests they
begin a dialogue that will last several years. Its goal: to
destroy one by one the foundations on which Thomas has
built his values and teach him the secrets of success and
true happiness.
meets Bunde, the brother of one of her Burkinese patients,
her universe, her points of reference and her convictions
are turned upside down. Although attached to another man,
Julie abandons everything she has known and gives in to
her instincts in the arms of a stranger. Surrendering herself
to Africa, its heat and its deeply sensual rhythm, she agrees
to completely change the course of her life.
The last week of the month of May is the most wonderful
week of the year. Seven days to fall in love or make someone
fall in love with you; to take revenge or apologize; to meet
someone again or to forget. One hundred and sixty-eight
hours to transform the lives of three friends, those of the
women who share their lives out of love or habit and those of
still other women who become attached to them by accident.
May 2001. Summer is gradually arriving in Quebec and Émile
can barely contain his impatience. A few days from now, he
will once again meet up with the woman of his life, not seen
since high school. The only problem is that he is currently liv-
ing with Chloé, who has absolutely no idea she is about to lose
him. To deal with this delicate situation, Émile is going to take
advantage of the return of Laurent, who has been living in
Greece, to try and make his girlfriend and his best friend fall in
love. While this love triangle is taking shape, Charles, their
mutual friend, decides it’s time to take revenge for a humiliating incident he suffered as a child. But, by mistake, he vandalizes the apartment of an unknown and innocent person... As
destiny unfolds, the characters’ daily lives gradually change
and their respective worlds intersect during this crucial final
week of May.
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/ Young adults /
/ Young adults /
COLLECTION “SO WHAT’S THAT GOT TO DO WITH IT?”
Aline Apostolska and Marie-Josée Mercier
The real lives of young people told like a novel and explained by a psychologist.
136 to 152 pages
March 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
V New title to be published Fall 2013
YOUR MOTHER IS CRAZY
Brigitte Vaillancourt
An unstable mother, a teenage girl who wants her freedom:
an explosive cocktail of love and emotions.
280 pages
October 2013
Éditions Recto-Verso
Each book in this collection presents a problem affecting
teenagers by means of discussions among four girls:
Raphaëlle, Sarah, Jasmine and Giulia. The four close girlfriends guide us through the various volumes, where they
compare their points of view on a difficult issue, such as
love relationships, friendship, self-esteem, relationships
with authority figures, being different, etc.
The book’s original concept, combining fiction and psychological advice, opens up avenues for reflection and action to
give teenagers concrete tools to confront the difficulties
and questions in their daily lives...
This rite-of-passage novel explores the conflict-ridden relationship between a daughter and her mother.
Target audience:
Alex, a rebellious 14-year-old teenage girl, divides her time
between Niamey and Montreal. She is also profoundly torn
between a straightforward and logical father and an eccentric and unstable mother. After spending two years in Niger
with her father, Alex defies him and decides to stay in Montreal after the Christmas holidays. Yearning for freedom, she
rediscovers the city and leads an uninhibited life full of
friendship, parties, love, but also the rebellion and anger of
a girl left to her own devices. Her “crazy mother” certainly
won’t be the one to stop her!
Themes raised:
Aline Apostolska is a journalist, editor, and French writer and
historian by training. She has lived and worked in Montreal
since 1998. Her books have won many prizes, including the
prestigious Governor General’s Award.
Marie-Josée Mercier trained as a psychologist and
criminologist. She has worked as a family psychologist for
over ten years.
Strong points
The books’ concept is original, combining fiction and
psychological advice.
Dynamic and very realistic stories, with plenty of
dialogue.
Girls 16 to 21
The mother-daughter relationship.
Adolescence and the complex emotions it involves.
The search for identity.
The first romantic and sexual relationships.
Drug use.
Style:
A partly autobiographical story that is both moving and
fascinating.
Alex’s emotions are described with sincerity and realism.
FORGET HIM, MARJO!
For Marjo, it’s H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E. Not only has she been suffering from heartache since her onenight stand with Kevin, she’s also begun to receive humiliating texts in the middle of math
class...Could she have been so wrong about Kevin’s intentions? Was it a mistake to believe in
true love? Is it true you can’t trust a guy? Luckily, she has girlfriends she can talk about her
feelings with!
As she experiences its joys and sorrows, Alex will feel the
after-effects of too much freedom, where sometimes love
is not enough.
Brigitte Vaillancourt was born in Africa, where she has also
lived. She has a masters in political science, a degree that
was intended to lead her into international work, preferably
in Africa. In the end, she settled in Montreal, where she has
worked in a youth home, among other occupations.
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HOW DO I LOOK?
Losing weight is THE main concern for Anaïs, whose body has literally melted away in recent
months. Catherine is so upset by this that she’s put on as much weight as her former best
friend has lost. When Anaïs collapses during a sports activity, the situation can no longer be
ignored. Have Anaïs and Catherine really changed? Why is their situation so disturbing? Is
appearance really so important? This gives their friends lots to think about.
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/ Young adults /
SAVANNAH
Sylvie Payette
/ Young adults /
V3 – IN DANGER
Set off on an around-the-world adventure with the irrepressible Savannah!
Approximately 200 pages each
Éditions Recto-Verso
Savannah leaves to take a drama course. With her friends she discovers the secrets of
being an actor and has to try to bring Nefertari, Queen of Egypt, back to life. However,
Savannah is worried, because she can’t seem to contact Alexander and is receiving threats.
Should she alert the police? Her parents?
V New title to be published Spring 2014.
Savannah is a modern 16-year-old girl who knows what she
wants. Accompanied by Alexander, a friend met during her
first adventure in Paris, she has to fight treasure hunters all
over the world. Not easy to lead a normal teenage life when
you keep running up against new obstacles!
Sylvie Payette writes television dramas and is a writing consultant in new series development.
Target audience:
Girls 12 to 16
Themes:
History.
The importance of friendship.
Different aspects of love.
V4 – THE HOLY FIRE
Savannah is going to spend Halloween with Alexander in Whitby, at the foot of an old castle.
The night of the Holy Fire gives rise to the strangest legends. They’ll discover that a small
group of people still worships Arthur’s knights and wants to bring back the Celtic religion.
Strong points:
An endearing heroine, very typical of her time: youthful
language, the concerns of today’s teenage girls.
Exciting adventures, full of both humour and suspense.
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V1 – IN THE THICK OF IT
V5 – NO RESPITE
Savannah had to follow her father to France and is visiting Paris. But Savannah and Alexander come across traces of the Templars treasure, hidden for 700 years.
Savannah has been invited to participate in a student exchange near Blois in France. However, the visit to the chateaux quickly turns into an obstacle course. The codex has reappeared and she must protect it. Savannah tries, along with Alexander, to figure out the
secret of the famous document, but their friendship is tested when Rafi shows up to get
Savannah out of danger.
V2 – DON’T GO
V6 - THE SECRET OF ISIS
Savannah has to go and take an English course in Boston with her friends Charlotte and
Anaïs. They visit the city of the American Revolution and learn the true story of the Salem
witches. By the time Alexander rejoins Savannah, she is convinced that a man is once again
following her, but what is he looking for?
Rafi invites Savannah and her friends to spend the Christmas holidays at his grandfather’s
cabin. They have a week to try and find the elusive key to the codex. But at the precise
moment when Isis begins to reveal her long-awaited secret, a violent blizzard plunges the
region into darkness. Rafi goes to find help and disappears in the blizzard. His friends have
to act quickly to bring him back safe and sound!
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/ Children /
/ Children /
SMIKEE’S GANG
Volume 1: Dead and proud of it
Volume 2: The vampire’s return
Freg, with the collaboration of Makina
SIDOURI
Volume 1 – Yama’s Scribe
France-Anne Blanchet
Irresistible screwball characters to make young
people want to read!
Experience an adventure in Babylon with the Hindu gods...
Approximately 200 pages
October 2013
Éditions Recto-Verso
V Volume 2 forthcoming in spring 2014
Sidouri works as a scribe in her native city, Babylon. Few
women do this work, but she is courageous and loves what
she does.
Target audience:
Girls 9 to 13
54 pages each – 2013
Petit Homme
Frédéric Goyette (Freg) is a graphic artist and a keen comic
strip collector.
Katherine Goyette (Makina) teaches in disadvantaged
areas and is interested in helping children develop a love of
reading.
It’s not easy being a terrifying ghost who doesn’t scare anybody, a vampire who can’t stand blood, an eye that can’t
see, or a monster with a bulging forehead who is completely
clueless! Even though the members of Smikée’s gang are all
dysfunctional in their own ways, they are unswervingly
loyal to each other, and they all try as best they can to come
to terms with their identity.
Strong points
Strong points:
One day, she is bitten by a snake and finds herself in the
presence of Yama, the Hindu god of death. He takes her on
as a scribe and asks her to go with him to a great gathering
of all the gods. The gods are worried: human beings are not
behaving respectfully toward the Earth; a solution absolutely must be found to protect the planet. Some suggest a
deadly war, while others prefer a flood. Sidouri opposes
these solutions and convinces the gods to give serious
thought to finding a less violent outcome.
Passionate, enthusiastic and surprising, France-Anne Blanchet draws on mythologies and ancient beliefs to breathe
life into her characters. A bachelor in history, she writes for
young people because she loves to speak to open and curious minds. Her ability to communicate her knowledge
makes her an excellent storyteller.
A vibrant array of colours and endearing characters.
Short stories (one per page), perfect for new readers.
Off-the-wall funny characters, living in a world respectful
of differences and non-violence.
For children aged 7 and older.
The horrifying Smikee is scared to death of cats, Ramone is
hopelessly in love with a heartless woman, Trolina is a
shameless manipulator who has set her sights on Dracula,
Gégé is a total caffeine junkie and Guzume is just a multiphobic eye socket...
Armed with ingenuity and bad ideas, these scatterbrained,
one-of-a-kind, endearing little monsters run into situations
every day that just keep getting crazier and crazier and will
make both children and adults laugh!
PRÉSENTATION
DEPUIS DES CENTAINES D'ANNÉES, NON
N LOIN
DE CHEZ VOUS, SE TROUVE UN CIMETIÈRE
TIÈ
IÈRE
OÙ HABITENT UN FANTÔME, UN VAMPIRE ET
UN MONSTRE. CEUX-CI PRENNENT PLAISIR,
SOIR APRÈS SOIR, À TERRORISER LES GENS
QUI S'Y AVENTURENT.
VILLE
(IMAGE POUVANT DIFFÉRER
SELON LES PERSONNES)
BEN QUOI ? ON NE
PEUT PAS DIRE Q
QUE TU
ES À L’AISE AVEC LES
CHATS, NON ?
MI
T
LE CIMETIÈRE
T’APPELLES Ç
ÇA
UN FANTÔM
T ME ?
EN TOUT CAS,
TU POURRAIS TRAVAILLER
UN PEU PLUS À PRENDRE
SOIN DE TA SANTÉ
MENTALE.
BAH QUOI ? LE
JUS DE RAISIN, C'EST PLEIN DE
VITAMINES, ET PUIS LA MALBOUFFE
EST UN VRAI FLÉAU DE NOS JOURS.
COMMENT PUIS-JE ÊTRE CERTAIN
DE L'ALIMENTATION DE MA
VICTIME ? HEIN
N?
JE SUIS LE PLUS CHANCEUX
DE L'UNIVERS, CAR JE CONNAIS
L'AMOUR ! DE PLUS, AVEC MON
CHARME ET CE BALLON, JE ME
GARANTIS UNE SOIRÉE DES
PLUS ROMANTIQUES...
J’AI FAIT UNE
LISTE
STE QUI DIT QUE
Q
J’AI DROIT À
TA
CONSOLE
DE JEUX
VIDÉO,
TA
BROSSE À
DENTS,
QU’EST-CE Q
Q
QUE
TU EN AS À FAIRE,
TU ES DÉJÀ
MORT, MEC !
ATTENTION :
TON
N
SUPERHÉROS
EN PLASTIQUE,
TON
HAMSTER,
BEN NON ! LES
FEMMES AIMENT
LE ROSE... C'EST BIEN
CONNU !
DANGEREUSES CRÉATURES
QUE VOUS POURRIEZ
RENCONTRER PRÈS DE
CHEZ VOUS.
TON
ABONNEMENT
AU GYM,
CELUI RÉPONDANT AU NOM DE SMIKEE EST SANS
NUL DOUTE LE LEADER DE LA BANDE. BIEN QUE
PERSONNE NE S'ENTENDE SUR SA VRAIE NATURE,
SMIKEE PRÉTEND ÊTRE UN FANTÔME.
TON
N
BOCAL À
POISSONS,
FANTÔME
AH OUI, C’EST VRAI... REPRENONS.
SMIKEE EST AUSSI RECONNU
POUR AVOIR PEUR D’UNE
MULTITUDE DE CHOSES.
PARDON...
BAH, JE DIRAIS PLUTÔT
QUE JE SUIS LE FANTÔME LE
PLUS TERRIFIANT
T QUE LA
TERRE AIT CONNU.
VAMPIRE
JE FAIS
ATTENTION
À MA SANTÉ,
VOILÀ TOUT
T!
MONSTRE
LA RUMEUR VOUDRAIT QUE
SMIKEE AIT PEUR PAR
EXEMPLE DES PRÊTRES ET
DE L’EAU BÉNITE...
J’EN PROFITE POUR
AJOUTER Q
QUE MALGRÉ QU’IL
Q
SOIT BIEN ÉTONNANT Q
QUE TROLINA
N’AIT PAS RÉUSSI À TE RENDRE
COMPLÈTEMENT BARGE DEPUIS TOUT CE
TEMPS, JE CROIS ÊTRE RENDU
AU POINT DE RUPTURE QUI ME POUSSERA À TE
LANCER DANS UNE CAGE DE OUISTITI AFFECTUEUX
POUR QUE TU PUISSES CONSTATER VOTRE
FORMIDABLE RESSEMBLANCE. AINSI,
PEUT-ÊTRE UN MIRACLE SE PRODUIRA-T-IL
ET POURRAS-TU TROUVER UNE COPINE
PLUS À TON NIVEAU QUI
Q TE SERA
FIDÈLE ET DE BONNE
COMPAGNIE.
EH BIEN, CHER RAMONE,
LA RELATION AMOUR-HAINE
QUE TU ENTRETIENS AVEC
TROLINA N’EST PAS UN SIGNE
D’ÉQUILIBRE MENTAL.
JE DIRAIS PLUTÔT QU’ILS
ME RENDENT INCONFORTABLE,
MAIS PASSONS.
HI HI !
TES COUSSINS
DE VELOURS,
TA CHEMISE
MARRON,
TA
COLLECTION
DE BD,
TES CARTES
DE SPORTS,
... SMIKEE SE SENT TRÈS VULNÉRABLE
EN PRÉSENCE DE CHATS. C'EST
CERTAINEMENT SA PLUS GRANDE PHOBIE...
TON
LECTEUR
MP3,
ELLE ME
REGARDE AVEC TANT
D'INTENSITÉ...
TON
COUPE-ONGLES
N
DORÉ,
TA
PELUCHE...
TON
CHAPEAU DE
COWBOY,
HIHIHAHA !
HUM, HUM !
C’EST N’IMPORTE
N
RTE
R
E
QUOI. JAMAIS ! OÙ
EST MON AVOCAT
T?
TON
SHAMPOING
FRAGRANCE KIWI
DE LA SAVANE,
OUI ?
GÉGÉ, MÊLE-TOI
M
PAS DE ÇA
Ç !
VOUS DEVRIEZ ME
PRENDRE COMME MODÈLE.
MON INTELLECT ME
PROCURE LE STATUT DE
PERSONNE RESPONSABLE
ET JE SUIS UN EXEMPLE
DE SAINE ALIMENTATION
GRÂCE À MA DIÈTE
SECRÈTE.
HAHA
OUI, UNE DIÈTE
EXTRA CAFÉINE !
CAFÉ
F !
CAFÉ
F !
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PRENEZ GARDE, CES
CRÉATURES SONT MALVEILLANTES.
SI VOUS LES APERCEVEZ PRÈS DE
VOTRE MAISON, COMPTEZ-VOUS
CHANCEUX SI ELLES NE VOUS VOIENT
PAS, CAR ÇA
Ç POURRAIT ÊTRE LA
DERNIÈRE CHOSE QUE VOUS
VERRIEZ SUR TERRE.
OUI, HEU,
PARDON... DONC,
JE DISAIS...
5
PAR CONSÉQUENT, TU
RISQUES DE DEVENIR LE
REJET DU QUARTIER.
TROLINA !
REGARDE CE
QUE J’AI
POUR TOI...
SANS
RANCUNE !
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HIHI, VOUS ÊTES
VRAIMENT DRÔLES, LES
MECS ! VOUS RESSEMBLEZ
À UN VIEUX COUPLE QUI
SE DISPUTE.
MAINTENANT, SI VOUS VOUS CROYEZ
ASSEZ COURAGEUX POUR CE QUI
VA SUIVRE, TOURNEZ LA PAGE
POUR LIRE LA PLUS TERRIFIANTE
DES HISTOIRES.
JE NE
VOIS PAS
QUE...
LÂCHE
MON NEZ !
10
FREG, EST-CE
QU’ON PEUT
CONTINUER LA
NARRATION ?
C’EST BON,
LE CAFÉ !
ON S’EN
FOUT COMPLÈTEMENT, TU ES UN
IRRESPONSABLE
UE.
E
QUOI ?
JE CROIS QU'ELLE
EST SOUS L'EFFET DE
MON CHARME !
RAMONE, JE
TE QUITTE !
BAH...
ELLE N’EST PAS
SI TERRIBLE !
TA LAMPE
DE POCHE
CANARD,
TON
LANCE-PIERRE,
OH, LA VOICI...
QUELLE BEAUTÉ !
EN PARLANT DE
RAISIN, C’EST NORMAL
SELON TOI QU’UN
VAMPIRE NE BOIVE
QUE DU JUS
U ?
OUAIS, PARLE-LUI
AUSSI DU VAMPIRE.
JE CROIS QU’IL RIT
DE NOUS
S!
NON...
MHH... PEUT-ÊTRE
AURAIS-JE DÛ CHOISIR
UN BALLON EN FORME
D'OISEAU ?
C’EST ÇA, ET
MOI JE SUIS UN
RAISIN.
JE SOUFFRE
D’ALLERGIES. C’EST
HÉRÉDITAIRE,
SEMBLE-T-IL.
CES IGNOBLES CRÉATURES S’AMUSENT SANS
RELÂCHE À TERRORISER LES MORTELS DE VOTRE
RÉGION. VOICI UN SCHÉMA DES LIEUX ET LES
ILLUSTRATIONS DE QUELQUES SPÉCIMENS DE
FANTÔME, VAMPIRE ET MONSTRE QUE
VOUS DEVRIEZ ÉVITER.
L’AMOUR
JE SUIS LE
VAMPIRE LE PLUS
CHANCEUX DE LA
TERRE !
À PROXI
É
While this story is unfolding, the reader also meets Sri, a
young Québécoise who spends time every evening reading
stories to learn about Hindu culture.
Introduction to Hindu beliefs and customs.
Encourages us to have an open mind and to reflect
on the meaning of life.
Two heroines placed side by side: one who is Indian and
mythological, the other, western and modern, which
helps us identify with the characters.
Awareness of ecological issues.
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/ Popular Non-fiction /
/ Sport & Leisure /
BAG TRIP
Bob Sirois & Pierre Thibeault
COLLECTION “MYTHS AND REALITIES OF PHYSICAL TRAINING”
Pierre-Mary Toussaint and Martin Lussier
Lost and found...follow the fantastic adventures of luggage to the far corners of the
earth.
Clear and precise answers for informed athletes.
192 pages
April 2012
Éditions de l’Homme
V English translation available.
Each year, all over the world, more than 25 million pieces of luggage are missing when commercial planes land. More than six
million pieces of baggage will never be found or claimed by passengers. As for the remainder, private companies, working for
airlines in every large airport worldwide, get them through cus-
toms, make contact with travellers and forward their lost luggage to them. Bag Trip is a collection of anecdotes told by employees of these companies and by customs officers. It is a
charming book on an international subject, filled with genuine
anecdotes that are often stranger than fiction!
There is so much contradictory information on all aspects
of fitness and muscle training that it seems as if there are
as many opinions as there are athletes! The authors of
these books have simplified the task by putting together
answers to 50 of the most widespread myths about conditioning, physical activity and body-building.
Pierre-Mary Toussaint is an activity coach and trainer specialized in working with high performance athletes. He holds
a master’s degree in exercise physiology and a diploma in
kinesiology.
The discussion of each myth is several pages long, with
links to related subjects so the reader can find further information.
V To be published Spring 2014: Myths and Realities of Running.
Martin Lussier is a kinesiologist and instructor in the kinesiology department at the Université de Montréal.
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES : THE HISTORY OF THE PLATTERS
Didier Morissonneau & Paul-Yanic Laquerre
Set against the background of segregationist America, this is the never-beforepublished story of the first group to experience world-wide success!
MYTHS AND REALITIES OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
312 pages
To be published in 2014
Éditions de l’Homme
240 pages
March 2012
Éditions de l’Homme
In the early 1950s, five young black singers from Los Angeles’s poorest neighbourhoods experienced one of the greatest adventures in the history of modern music. Coming out
of nowhere, but bursting with talent and guided by a visionary manager, they lived the ultimate American dream. The
Platters became the first Afro-American group to be successful all over the world. But the American dream can also turn
into a nightmare. Despite having left their mark on popular
music, the Platters died forgotten.
Is heart rate essential for measuring effort? Are protein supplements absolutely necessary after training? What’s the best way to lose weight? What’s the most effective drink
during and after training? Does stretching really prevent the risk of injury?
MY SERIAL KILLERS
Nadia Fezzani
“Exceptional access to the killers’ secrets”.
North American English Rights sold.
256 pages
September 2011
Éditions de l’Homme
MYTHS AND REALITIES OF BODY-BUILDING
328 pages
August 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
V 20 000 copies sold in Quebec alone.
What goes through the killer’s mind at the moment he commits his crime? What makes him perform such horrible
acts? And, above all, are serial killers born or made? To answer these questions, the author visited various American
penitentiaries in person to meet with psychopaths. Alone
with the unhandcuffed killer in a police interview room,
under the watchful eye of security guards hidden behind a
two-way mirror, she wrote down their secrets, each more
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disturbing than the others. Totally uncensored, the killers’
shocking statements are juxtaposed in the book with accounts by psychiatrists, profilers and criminologists who
are experts in the field and try to dissect the personalities
of those who, on sight, hardly seem human. The result is an
unsettling book that takes us into the minds and hearts of
men who have committed the worst atrocities. A powerful
reaction guaranteed.
Do abdominal exercises really prevent back problems? When using free weights, does a
slower movement give better results? Can a marathoner benefit from body-building training? Is it dangerous to stretch after a heavy training session?
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/ Sport & Leisure /
AYEZ UNE CADENCE DYNAMIQUE
RUNNING BETTER
From head to toe
Jean-François Harvey
Running has seen an unexpected boom in recent years, reaching
new heights of popularity. This practical guide will answer
questions asked by every runner – beginner and old hand alike.
312 pages – 73 000 words
March 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
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V 25 000 copies sold in Quebec alone in the first six months.
How can you improve your times and minimize the risk of
injury – and make running more enjoyable at the same
time? It’s very simple: You just have to run better, not more.
This book, unlike any other on the market, tackles the qualitative side of running, suggesting movements adapted to
the body’s mechanics, while taking into account each person’s particular characteristics.
Its specific advice for improving running technique in 10
stages covers every aspect of the sport, from your stride to
your pace, and including posture, breathing and arm and leg
movements. This advice is accompanied by clear explanations and sample photos, supplemented by roughly a hundred specific exercises. The book also includes guidelines
for choosing shoes suitable for all kinds of running; an illustrated section on common running injuries, how to avoid
them and the best treatments; and numerous training programs to prepare athletes for running a range of distances.
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An athlete, coach, physiotherapist and renowned osteopath, Jean-François Harvey is fascinated by the body’s movements and mechanics. He runs two clinics in Montréal, where
he treats many high-level athletes and dancers. He also provides training to professionals and the general public.
APPUYEZ ADÉQUATEMENT LE PIED AU SOL
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Nearly 150 colour photos and illustrations.
Clearly explained content written for all runners,
whatever their age, level, or intended running distance.
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Exercices techniques
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PAS CHASSÉS-CROISÉS
PAS ULTRA-RAPIDES
La dissociation des ceintures est ici ciblée, ainsi qu’un
travail des muscles latéraux et des muscles des pieds.
Cet exercice améliore la vitesse de réaction des pieds au
sol. Il peut être exécuté avec ou sans chaussures.
Action
Courir en faisant des pas chassés et en ajoutant un
croisement : un pied va devant l’autre, puis derrière.
Garder l’unité centrale activée et la colonne allongée.
Courir vers la droite, puis vers la gauche.
Action
Courir en faisant des pas le plus rapides possible.
Imaginez que vous courez sur des charbons ardents.
Durée
15 à 30 secondes dans chaque direction.
Durée
10 à 20 secondes.
À éviter
Appuyer sur les talons.
À éviter
Arrondir ou creuser le dos.
SPINAL TRAINING FOR
A HEALTHY BACK
80 Exercices To Get Rid of
Back Pain
250 LES EXERCICES DU COUREUR
V 15 000 copies sold in French.
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/ Health /
/ Health /
THE VITAMIN D MYTH
Setting the Record Straight on Hormones
Dr. Sylvie Demers
CAN MY BABY EAT ARTICHOKES?
100 Questions and Answers to Help You Feed
Your Child Well
Louise Lambert-Lagacé
Vitamin D: Miracle vitamin?
A provocative book that finally sheds light on this question.
A valuable tool to reassure parents of young children.
272 pages
September 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
128 pages
September 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
Vitamin D is the object of unprecedented fascination and
studies about it are multiplying at lightning speed. Every
possible benefit is attributed to it: prevention of infections
and osteoporosis, lower incidence of heart disease and cancer, better control of diabetes and blood pressure, longer
life expectancy, reduction of chronic pain, treatment for depression, etc. According to some health specialists, nearly
half the population would seem to be deficient in Vitamin D.
Dr. Sylvie Demers, manager of her own menopause-andropause clinic, has another opinion on the issue. In female patients whose estrogen levels have been restored to normal
with hormone therapy, she has observed the same beneficial effects as those attributed to Vitamin D. What’s more,
some patients who were prescribed Vitamin D supplements
to treat osteoporosis or menopausal symptoms didn’t have
a Vitamin D deficiency. So what’s the connection between
Vitamin D and estrogens? What conclusion should we draw
about the usefulness of Vitamin D supplements? Over the
last three years, Dr. Demers has examined hundreds of
studies on Vitamin D and has reached a surprising conclusion: patients who are most often prescribed Vitamin D are
those for whom it may be the most dangerous.
Sylvie Demers has been a professor and has practised
medicine for more than ten years. She is also a biologist and
researcher and holds a doctorate in experimental medicine
with a specialization in human molecular genetics from Université Laval in Canada.
Strong points
An up-to-date and well-researched book that takes into
account every study published on Vitamin D in the last
three years.
A very scientifically rigorous book whose information is
accessible to non-experts.
Many examples of cases to illustrate the author’s point of
view and with which female readers can identify.
Feeding a baby always raises a multitude of questions and
concerns. When is the best time to introduce solid foods
into the child’s diet? At 4 or 6 months? Should cereal or meat
be given as the first food? Can the risk of some allergies be
reduced if certain foods are given before 6 months? What
can you do about a child who refuses to drink milk? Does a
baby need a vitamin supplement? Should a 12-month-old
child be forced to clean his or her plate? Is wheat bad for
babies?
A dietician known for her work with women and children,
Louise Lambert-Lagacé has played a major role in the field
of nutrition in French-speaking countries since 1970.
Strong points
Concrete answers so parents can make immediate
changes in their child’s dietary habits.
A practical format (one page per question-answer) for
ease of reference.
An indispensable guide for soothing parents’ concerns!
In this book, Louise Lambert-Lagacé provides answers to
the questions she is most often asked. She presents the
most recent information on nutrition for younger children,
from birth to 2 years of age, thus helping parents to make
informed choices.
FEMALE HORMONES
Rights sold to France and the
Netherlands.
V 30 000 copies sold
in Quebec only.
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HOW TO FEED
YOUR CHILD
V 250 000 copies sold in French.
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HEALER OF CANCER:
THE POWER OF THE MIND
Dr. Christian Boukaram
Rights sold to Italy and Spain.
V 20 000 copies sold in French.
EXERCISES THAT HEAL
YOGA FOR SENIORS
Jean Drouin, Roberto Poirier &
Denis Pedneault
Carole Morency &
Francine Hervé-Cauchy
Rights sold to the Netherlands and
Germany.
V 10 000 copies sold in French.
STOP PRETENDING!
To yourself and others
Thierry Gaubert
In an era when authenticity has almost become a secondary
concern, discover simple principles for once again becoming real
to yourself and others.
224 pages
March 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
In our twenty-first century society, two personality types
are emerging: the narcissistic and the subservient. Whereas narcissists use others to make themselves feel alive,
subservient individuals live to please others. These two
types of interpersonal relations lead to a dead end in the
search for authenticity.
FACIAL GYMNASTICS
Catherine Pez
Rights sold to Spain, Catalonia, Finland,
Japan, Poland, The Netherlands,
Denmark, Italy, Taiwan, Canada.
V 25 000 copies sold in French.
15 MINUTES OF FACIAL GYMNASTICS
…TO DO IN THE CAR
…TO DO BEFORE AN IMPORTANT
MEETING
STRESS-FREE CHILD BIRTH
Catherine Pez
Rights sold to Spain.
V New updated edition.
Julie Bonapace
Rights sold to Brazil , Italy and
Spain.
V New updated edition.
After painting the typical portrait of each of these profiles
using numerous examples and quotes, Thierry Gaubert suggests ways to let go of sterile and destructive behaviours,
and finally become real. Based on his personal experiences,
the author offers us seven keys for regaining more transparent relationships in our professional, personal, family
and social lives. These keys include, for example, leading
the life we want to lead and not the one society thinks we
should; listening to our intuition so as to learn to have confidence in ourselves again; or using the right words and the
right tone at the right time with the right person.
The seven keys to becoming real
Rethinking your beliefs
The right words for telling the truth
Between socialization and individualization: Finding a
balance
To have or to be: Choosing sides
Qualities to develop
Using our senses to find meaning
Taking care of our brain and body
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The author’s personal experiences, many quotes from
well-known authors and references to popular culture
make this book accessible to the general public.
Each of the seven chapters ends with a summary
checklist.
Becoming real is quite simply the art of understanding ourselves, knowing who we are and humbly recognizing our
flimsy excuses and missteps.
Thierry Gaubert has worked as a human resources manager
and technical management trainer for big firms in the tertiary
sector. He now gives conferences and workshops in the field
of self-awareness and he also leads the Centre d’Hypnose et
de Thérapies Brèves.
WHEN YOUR BODY JUST DOES
WHAT IT FEELS LIKE
Louise Thibault
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FEED YOUR BRAIN
Louise Thibault
Rights sold to Portugal.
SPORTS AND NUTRITION
DURING PREGNANCY
Élise Hofer & Mélanie Olivier
CHRONIC SELF-DENIAL
The Road to Rediscovery
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JACQUES SALOMÉ
Jacques Salomé has a degree in social psychiatry. He is a psycho-sociologist, human relations coach and writer. Since 1962,
he’s worked on developing and refining effective communications and nonviolent relationships between children and adults.
He is the author of 63 books—translated and distributed in 24 countries—intended for those interested in changing and
improving their personal, social and professional relationships. Jacques Salomé also gives lectures and is a frequent guest on
radio and television.
JOURNEY TO THE LANDS OF LOVE
Jacques Salomé
Jacques Salomé invites us to penetrate a few of the mysteries
of love...
224 pages
To be published Spring 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
V 20 000 copies sold in French this year.
In each of us there is a deep and sometimes irresistible urge
to love and be loved. Many also feel the desire and determination to move beyond a romantic encounter and create a
stable relationship as a couple. In this book, Jacques Salomé
asks us to think about the discoveries and pathways explored by couples that can turn a loving relationship upside
down. Lucidly and with great compassion, he examines the
various questions partners ask themselves as years go by.
How can the early emotional magic be maintained? How do
we make love last? How do we avoid the pitfalls of repetition,
wear and tear and the monotony of daily life? How do we handle both the giddy heights and the absence of desire, or infidelity in later life? How can we avoid being tricked by the illusion that a change of partner may be a solution? What can
we do when we are carried away by passion and it consumes
our life? What happens when we are faced with separation,
the loss of someone dear to us?
In this collection of inspiring texts, Jacques Salomé takes
us on a fascinating and fertile journey to the known and lesser known lands of love.
Themes
From self-love to loving another
Daring to say you are in love
Daring to love
On romantic meetings
Intimate gestures
Doubts when in love
Life’s sorrows
From a romantic meeting to a relationship
The dark side of love
Possible fidelities and infidelities
Fear of losing the person you love
What’s said and what’s left unsaid
Romantic break-ups and other difficulties
Love’s wounds
Leaving the person you’ve loved, being left...
Reinventing your relationship
Possible separations
And knowing how to enjoy happy moments in spite of it all
Let’s keep on dreaming of love
WHO WOULD I HURT
IF I WERE REALLY
MYSELF?
Rights sold to Italy,
Romania and Russia.
V 50 000 copies sold in French.
TALK TO ME…
I HAVE THINGS TO TELL YOU
Rights sold to Romania and
Czech Republic.
V 400 000 copies sold in French.
IF ONLY I WOULD LISTEN
TO MYSELF
Rights sold to Italy, Russia,
Romania, Lithuania, Spain and
China.
V 400 000 copies sold in French.
V English translation available.
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Couples’ relationships are examined from their many
perspectives, from the early excitement to the
challenges of longevity or separation.
Suggested answers to the frequent questions that arise
in a relationship.
Fluid and moving prose, in Jacques Salomé’s customary
poetic style.
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NEVER SAY LONELY
Rights sold to Greece,
Italy, Romania.
TO LOVE SOMEONE
IS TO SAY IT OUT LOUD
Rights sold to Romania.
V 200 000 copies sold in French.
V 180 000 copies sold in French.
THE SPRING EFFECT
Rights sold to Romania.
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BEING GENUINE:
STOP BEING NICE,
START BEING REAL
Rights sold to USA,
Germany, Korea, Spain,
Hungary, Italy, Japan,
Lithuania, The Netherlands, Romania, Czech
Republic.
BEING HAPPY IS NOT
ALWAYS
COMFORTABLE
Rights sold to Spain, Italy,
The Netherlands, Poland.
REBIRTH!
Guy Corneau
Rights sold to Italy,
Korea and Spain.
ABSENT FATHERS,
LOST SONS
Guy Corneau
Rights sold to USA, Brazil,
The Netherlands, Germany,
Sweden, Japan, Bulgaria,
Denmark, Indonesia,
Czech Republic.
V 500 000 copies sold
V 60 000 copies sold
V 80 000 copies sold
V 300 000 copies sold
in French.
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in French.
in French.
in French.
MANIPULATORS ARE AMONG US
LOVE’S MANIPULATORS
I AM THE WAY I AM
DANCING WITH CHAOS
NECESSARY CHANCES
THE ADVENTURE OF LOVE
Isabelle Nazare-Aga
Rights sold to Catalonia, Croatia, Italy, Portugal,
Czech Republic and China.
Isabelle Nazare-Aga
Rights sold to to Spain, Italy, Japan,
Croatia, Czech Republic.
Isabelle Nazare-Aga
Rights sold to Croatia.
Jean-François Vézina
Jean-François Vézina
Rights sold to USA, Spain, Italy.
Jean-François Vézina
Rights sold to Spain, Italy, Croatia,
China.
V 250 000 copies sold in French.
V 200 000 copies sold in French.
THE TURMOIL WITHIN
THE PAIN OF DESERTION
BOUNCING BACK!
Dr. Daniel Dufour
Rights sold to Germany.
Dr. Daniel Dufour
Rights sold to Spain and Germany.
Dr. Daniel Dufour
V 50 000 copies sold in French.
V English translation available.
V 30 000 copies sold in French.
V 60 000 copies sold in French.
V 25 000 copies sold in French.
V 20 000 copies sold in French.
THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
OF THE BODY
THE UNSPOKEN
CODES OF SEDUCTION
Philippe Turchet
Rights sold to USA, China,
Portugal, Italy.
Philippe Turchet
Rights sold to Spain, Italy, Brazil, Romania.
Philippe Turchet
Rights sold to Spain, Catalonia,
Italy, Romania.
V 20 000 copies sold in French.
V 100 000 copies sold
V 30 000 copies sold in French.
SYNERGOLOGY
in French.
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/ Backlist Psychology & Self-Help /
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR PARENTS
Suzanne Vallières
Approximately 208 pages each
Éditions de l’Homme
THE WISDOM IN OUR ANGER
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Marc Pistorio
Rights sold to Portugal.
Marc Pistorio
ASSERTING YOURSELF
AND COMMUNICATING
V 10 000 copies sold in French.
Jean-Marie Boisvert
and Madeleine Beaudry
V 15 000 copies sold in French.
THE EXTRAORDINARY
HAPPINESS OF
ORDINARY PEOPLE
V 150 000 copies sold in French.
BE HAPPY – WITHOUT EFFORT,
PAIN, OR WORRY
Lucie Mandeville
Lucie Mandeville
Rights sold to China.
Being a parent is not an inborn skill; it’s an ongoing
learning experience. These “survival tips” will help
parents give their children a solid and essential foundation and get them off to a good start in life! This
series provides clear answers to many parents’
questions about their child’s early development, exploding a number of myths, while offering tips and
advice to make parents’ lives easier. Each article
contains easy-to-follow child-rearing tips for everyday situations.
IN PRAISE OF “JOIE DE VIVRE”
Jocelyne Bélanger
Rights sold to Italy.
0 TO 3 YEARS OLD
3 TO 6 YEARS OLD
6 TO 9 YEARS OLD
Rights sold to Romania, Hungary, Portugal.
Rights sold to Romania, Italy,
Hungary, Portugal.
Rights sold to Romania, Hungary,
Portugal.
V 30 000 copies sold in French.
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Psychologist Suzanne Vallières offers the results of her
eighteen years of experience with young people as a specialized trainer, therapist, lecturer and mother of three children. She regularly contributes to television programs.
AT THE CORE OF OUR BODY
THE TRIGGER
SPOILED FOR CHOICE
Marie Lise Labonté
Rights sold to Portugal and Italy.
Marie Lise Labonté
Rights sold to Spain.
Michèle Gaubert
& Véronique Moraldi
V 30 000 copies sold in French.
V 25 000 copies sold in French.
9 TO 12 YEARS OLD
DEALING WITH PRETEENS
12 TO 16 YEARS OLD
DEALING WITH TEENAGERS
Rights sold to Italy, Hungary and Romania.
Rights sold to Hungary.
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/ Backlist Parenting /
JOCELYNE ROBERT
A renowned sexologist, Jocelyne Robert is a woman known for her opinions and an experienced communicator. She writes
about couples in a variety of media and appears regularly in various fora to comment on current issues, as well as writing
newspaper editorials.
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HER FATHER’S DAUGHTER
HER MOTHER’S DAUGHTER
HIS MOTHER’S SON
Véronique Moraldi
& Michèle Gaubert
Rights sold to Italy.
Véronique Moraldi
Rights sold to Romania.
Véronique Moraldi
Rights sold to Bulgaria, Romania
and Italy.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO TEACH YOUR
TEENS HOW TO BEHAVE...
BED-TIME, POTTY-TIME
AND TIPS FROM A PRO
HELP YOUR CHILD LEAD
A FULFILLING LIFE
Véronique Moraldi
& Michèle Gaubert
Ève Ménard
Marie Gilbert
90 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED
PARENTING QUESTIONS
RESPONSIBLE PARENT,
BALANCED CHILD
François Dumesnil
Rights sold to Spain, Poland,
Brazil, Romania.
François Dumesnil
Rights sold to Italy.
MY SEXUALITY
(0 TO 6 YEARS OLD)
MY SEXUALITY
(6 TO 9 YEARS OLD)
MY SEXUALITY
(9 TO 11 YEARS OLD)
Rights sold to Bulgaria and Portugal.
Rights sold to Bulgaria and Portugal.
Rights sold to Bulgaria and Portugal.
ASSERT YOURSELF
FULL SEXUAL
Rights sold to Spain, Portugal, Czech
Republic and Korea.
Rights sold to Bulgaria.
THE WONDERFUL STORY
OF CHILDBIRTH
Rights sold to Spain and Korea.
THE IMPULSIVE CHILD
Dr. Guy Falardeau
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/ Cooking & Wine /
/ Cooking & Wine /
Gazpacho classico
PRÉPARATION 15 MINUTES
USTENSILES MÉLANGEUR
DONNE 1,25 L (5 TASSES)
450 G (2 TASSES) DE TOMATES
EN GROS CUBES
490 G (2 TASSES) DE TOMATES EN BRUNOISE
30 G (1⁄4 TASSE) D’OIGNON ROUGE
ÉMINCÉ FIN
30 G (1⁄4 TASSE) DE BASILIC FRAIS HACHÉ
1. Au mélangeur, réduire les gros cubes de tomates en purée.
Verser dans le bol de service. Incorporer le reste des ingrédients
à la main.
Décorer de feuilles de laitue.
Se conserve 2 jours au réfrigérateur dans un contenant hermétique.
300 G (2 TASSES) DE CONCOMBRE
EN BRUNOISE
2 C. À SOUPE D’HUILE D’OLIVE
1⁄2 C. À CAFÉ (1⁄2 C. À THÉ) DE SEL DE MER
1⁄2 C. À CAFÉ (1⁄2 C. À THÉ) DE JUS
DE CITRON VERT
RAWESSENCE: 50 DESSERTS
Healthy Delights
L’Équilibre acido-basique
RAWESSENCE: 50 SOUPS
Seasonal Flavours
David Côté & Mathieu Gallant
La vie est un délicat équilibre
d’une multitude de forces complémentaires. La nature travaille
pour maintenir cet équilibre, et
tout système qui n’est pas équilibré est destiné à s’éteindre et laisser sa place à d’autres qui le sont.
d’acidité ou d’alcalinité. Le pH du
sang est maintenu entre 7,35 et
7,45. En dehors de ces limites, la
survie est menacée. Notre organisme dispose donc de “systèmes-tampons” pour conserver
le pH du sang à sa valeur vitale.
L’une des clefs de l’équilibre corporel reside dans son pH (potentiel d’hydrogène), soit son niveau
Lorsque l’alimentation est déficiente en minéraux alcalinisants
(magnéesium, calcium, potassium),
Following on from the success of Rawessence, a
series of books to lead you further into the realm
of raw, vegetarian, organic and delicious dishes.
Les desserts de Crudessence
144 pages each
Fall 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
Vegan, gluten-free and virtually raw, a living diet emphasizes
organic, local and whole foods, resulting in delicious dishes
full of nutritional power. Without at all sacrificing the pleasure of taste, the authors offer 50 energizing, accessible and
surprisingly simple-to-prepare living recipes that will easily
fit right in with everyday menus.
In contrast to the rigidity of the raw food movement, the
Rawessence philosophy is extremely flexible. These books
suggest changing some recipes into “fusion” dishes, a trend
that more and more fans of the living food movement are
embracing, in which a cooked food, such as a grain, is incorporated into an otherwise raw dish.
Mathieu Gallant and David Côté are the founders of
Crudessence, a Montreal-based food-service company that
offers dietary choices based on respect for life and global
well-being, thereby promoting healthy and responsible living.
il va les “piller”, par osmose, dans
les autres organes. L’alimentation,
la qualité de l’eau que nous buvons ainsi que le niveau de stress
ont une grande incidence sur le
pH de notre corps. Dans le monde
moderne, la majorité des gens ont
des habitudes de vie acidifiantes.
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SOUPES CHUNKY
Crème glacée à la pistache
Soupe chiffon vert
TREMPAGE 8 HEURES
PRÉPARATION 20 MINUTES
BARATTAGE ET CONGÉLATION EN FONCTION DE LA SORBETIÈRE
DONNE 1 LITRE (41 TASSES)
USTENSILES MÉLANGEUR ET SORBETIÈRE
PRÉPARATION 15 MINUTES
USTENSILES MÉLANGEUR
DONNE 1 L (4 TASSES)
BOUILLON
3 C. À SOUPE DE CONCENTRÉ MASAKU
(VOIR P.XXX) OU TOUT AUTRE
CONCENTRÉ AU CHOIX
Sample recipes
500 ML (2 TASSES) D’EAU TIÈDE
MÉLANGE DE LÉGUMES
70 G (1⁄2 TASSES) DE POIRE
OU POIRE ASIATIQUE EN JULIENNE
Soups
Corn chowder
Cream of white mushroom
Cream of tender fennel
Hot living dahl
Green gazpacho
Squash soup Madras-style
1. Mélanger le concentré Masaku dans un peu d’eau tiède pour
obtenir un bouillon uniforme. Ajouter l’eau et bien mélanger
150 G (1 TASSE) DE PISTACHES
2. Au moment de servir, incorporer le mélange de légumes.
150 G (1 TASSE) DE NOIX DE CAJOU
430 ML (1 3⁄4 TASSE) D’EAU
Se conserve 5 jours au réfrigérateur dans deux contenants
hermétiques séparés (légumes et bouillon).
1 C. À SOUPE DE LÉCITHINE DE SOYA
80 ML (1⁄3 TASSE) DE NECTAR D’AGAVE
1⁄4 C. À CAFÉ D’ESSENCE D’AMANDE
35 G (1⁄2 TASSES) DE LENTILLES GERMÉES
(VOIR P.XXX)
1⁄4 C. À CAFÉ DE SEL DE MER
40 G (1⁄4 TASSE) DE PISTACHES
GROSSIÈREMENT HACHÉES
2 C. SOUPE DE CORIANDRE HACHÉE
60 G (2 TASSES) D’ÉPINARDS
EN FINES LANIÈRES
1. Faire tremper les pistaches et les noix de cajou dans deux
contenants séparés pendant 8 heures. Bien les rincer puis jeter
l’eau de trempage.
2. Faire un lait avec les pistaches trempées et l’eau (voir p. xxx).
Conserver 1 1⁄2 tasse de lait de pistache pour la recette.
3. Mettre le lait obtenu et le reste des ingrédients, à l’exception
des pistaches hachées au mélangeur. Réduire en un liquide
crémeux.
4. Placer dans la sorbetière et lancer le cycle.
5. Quand la glace est prête, ajouter les pistaches hachées et
relancer pour 5 minutes.
6. Vider dans un contenant et placer au congélateur. Les bonnes
sorbetières barattent et congèlent la crème glacée en même temps,
auquel cas il suffira de 30 minutes au congélateur pour consolider
la texture. Dans le cas d’une sorbetière qui ne fait que baratter, il
faudra laisser la crème reposer au congélateur plusieurs heures
avant qu’elle atteigne sa texture finale.
Se conserve 3 mois au congélateur.
Vive le kale
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Desserts
Chocolates with fleur de sel
Coffee crème caramel
Red velvet cupcakes
Chocolate praline cake
Fresh cherry and cocoa mousse
Stuffed figs
Le chou frisé aussi appelé chou
d’aigrette ou chou frangé, bref, le
kale ! C’est un bon ami dans nos
cuisines ! Appartenant à la famille
des crucifères tout comme le brocoli, le choufleur et les choux de
Bruxelles, il est légèrement coriace, un peu amer mais excellent
lorsque bien apprêté. Plus proche
Les desserts de Crudessence
de ses racines indigènes que ses
frères et sœurs plus connues, le
kale fut dans les premiers à être
cultivé au moyen âge et est encore
auhjourd’hui le champion en minéraux et nutriments de sa catégorie.
Calcium, béta carotène, vitamine
C-K-A, lutéine, chlorphylle, la liste
est longue !. Il pousse comme de la
mauvaise herbe et résiste au froid,
en faisant la plante la plus simple à
cultivée. Nous l’apercevons même
régulièrement dans les espaces
aménager des villes car elle arborent des teintes de blancs, roses
et tous les types de verts !
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Les desserts de Crudessence
SOUPES À BOUILLON
CRÈMES, MOUSSES ET GLACES
Tartelettes au citron et au miel
TREMPAGE 24 HEURES
PRÉPARATION 15 MINUTES
RÉFRIGÉRATION 3 HEURES
DONNE XX TARTELETTES
USTENSILE MÉLANGEUR
1 RECETTE DE CROÛTE POUR TARTELETTES
(VOIR CI-DESSOUS)
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30 G (1 OZ) DE MOUSSE IRLANDAISE
(IRISH MOSS) ENTIÈRE
125 ML (1⁄2 TASSE) DE JUS DE CITRON FRAIS
3 C. À SOUPE D’EAU
Their fame is now beginning to spread to the United
States.
Easy-to-make recipes, each illustrated by a photograph.
6 C. À SOUPE DE MIEL
1 PINCÉE DE CURCUMA MOULU
1 C. À CAFÉ DE LÉCITHINE DE SOYA
3 C. À SOUPE D’HUILE DE NOIX
DE COCO FONDUE
120 G (1 1⁄2 TASSE) DE NOIX DE COCO RÂPÉE
65 G (1⁄4 TASSE) DE PÂTE DE DATTES
1 C. À SOUPE DE POLLEN
1⁄8 C. À CAFÉ D’ESSENCE DE VANILLE
1 PINCÉE DE SEL DE MER
1. Presser la croûte dans le fond et les bords de XX moules à
tartelettes.
2. Faire tremper la mousse irlandaise pendant 24 heures, puis bien
rincer à l’eau froide. Jeter l’eau de trempage.
3. Au mélangeur, broyer la mousse irlandaise dans le jus de citron
et l’eau jusqu’à ce qu’il ne reste plus du tout de morceaux d’algues.
Ajouter le miel et le curcuma et mélanger à nouveau. Enfin,
incorporer la lécithine de soya et l’huile de noix de coco. Lorsque
l’appareil est uniforme, le répartir dans les croûtes à tartelettes.
Laisser prendre 3 heures au réfrigérateur avant de servir.
Se conserve 10 jours au réfrigérateur ou 4 mois au congélateur,
dans un contenant hermétique.
Croûte pour tartelettes
PRÉPARATION 5 MINUTES
DONNE 4 CROÛTES À TARTELETTES
USTENSILE ROBOT CULINAIRE
1. Au robot culinaire, mélanger tous les ingrédients jusqu’à l’obtention d’une pâte uniforme, avec laquelle il est possible de former
une boule.
Se conserve 2 semaines au réfrigérateur dans un contenant
hermétique.
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RAWESSENCE
100 Living-Food Recipes—
Raw, Crunchy and Irresistible
Rights sold to Canada, Brazil and Italy.
Mousse d’Irlande
La mousse d’Irlande (Irish moss)
est abondante dans l’Atlantique
Nord près des côtes d’Irlande,
d’où l’origine de son nom. Elle
contient une substance gélatineuse nommée carraghénane ou
carraghénine, utilisée en Irlande
Les desserts de Crudessence
depuis des siècles. Le carraghénane est utilisé par l’industrie alimentaire comme émulsifiant, stabilisant, épaississant et gélifiant.
Nous utilisons l’algue complète.
Celle-ci doit être trempée dans
l’eau pendant 48 heures et ensuite
être rincée à grande eau pendant
quelques minutes afin d’éliminer
son goût désagréable. Elle conférera une texture gélatineuse à
n’importe quel mélange. Dans nos
recettes, on peut la remplacer par
l’agar-agar.
TARTES
V 25 000 copies sold in Quebec.
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/ Cooking & Wine /
CHOCOLATE PASSION
The astonishing story of cacao
Geneviève Grandbois
A fascinating journey in the mesmerizing world of
chocolate.
240 pages
October 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
Geneviève Grandbois invites you to delve into the heart of
the fascinating universe of chocolate! Follow the cacao trail
and retrace all the stages the beans go through, from the
bush to the hands of the chocolate-maker. Along the way,
discover the history of this much-prized sweet, the rituals
and occupations associated with it, and unravel the mysteries of its legendary virtues.
Learn about the specific traits of the various kinds of chocolate – where they originate, their aromas, their degrees of
bitterness, how much cacao they contain. This book is full
of practical information to help you appreciate all of chocolate’s subtle characteristics.
Then give in to self-indulgence and enjoy the unusual combinations suggested by tea specialists, baristas, wine experts, chefs and experienced pastry-makers – a thousand
and one previously unthought-of possibilities.
Geneviève Grandbois has quickly become known as a highly talented chocolate-maker. Trained in Quebec and Belgium, this chocolate fan is blessed with extraordinary creativity. She is an inspiring entrepreneur and an inspired
artist, and wherever she goes she plants the seeds of a deliciously contagious passion.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
The history of chocolate
The chocolate trades
The qualities of chocolate
The essence of chocolate
Cooking with chocolate
Chocolate that is changing the world (social
projects and environmental initiatives)
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Magnificent photos that teach the reader how chocolate
is produced.
A well-documented book that serves as a reference for
the general public, including foodies.
A large section for food lovers and many pieces of
practical advice to help you discover more about
chocolate.
40 creative recipes for beginners as well as for daring
cooks.
Profiles of chocolate-makers, artists and artisans around
the world.
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HONEY
Nature’s golden delicacy
Anne-Virginie Schmidt & Anicet Desrochers
An enthralling book on honey and bees – you’ll be bitten
by the bug!
192 pages
October 2013
Éditions de l’Homme
Pictured in cave paintings discovered in Spain, South Africa
and India, honey is one of humanity’s most ancient foods.
An undisputed symbol of sweetness, prosperity and abundance, this nectar is the result of Herculean labour carried
out by bees in a striking spirit of cooperation and with remarkable precision.
In this magnificently illustrated book, we discover the history of bees, their morphology, their mysterious language,
the structure of their colonies, their life cycles, and how
work is organized in the hive. The authors present not only
the different stages in the production of honey and the
many secrets of the hive’s other treasures, but also the diversity of our floral heritage and the particular tastes of the
various types of honey that result. Lastly, gourmet recipes
will prompt you to become more familiar with using honey in
cooking.
Co-owners of Miels d’Anicet, Anicet Desrochers and AnneVirginie Schmidt operate an artisanal business of exceptional quality with passion and know-how. As activists involved in safeguarding bee populations around the world,
they put their beliefs into action to showcase the invaluable
role bees play in the planet’s equilibrium and human survival.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Bees through the centuries and their symbols
Bees and apiculturists
Bees, the indispensable guardians of the
environment
Honey
The benefits of honey and other treasures
from the hive
Cooking with honey and gourmet delights
One planet, one passion (honey around the
world)
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Spectacular photos, including many macro photographs
showing the life stages of bees, and the production of
honey and other hive products.
Approximately thirty gourmet recipes, as well as health
and beauty tips.
An especially well-documented reference book that gives
bees, agriculture and honey their well-deserved place in
the ecological, culinary and pharmaceutical fields.
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THE WORLD OF TEA:
HISTORY TERROIR FLAVOURS
THE WORLD OF TEA:
GREEN TEAS
Camellia Sinensis
Rights sold to Canada and Korea.
V 15 000 copies sold in Quebec.
Camellia Sinensis
FALLING FOR SQUASHES
AND PUMPKINS
75 Irresistible Recipes to Unravel
Their Delicious Personalities
/ Pet Care /
THE DOG, A TAME WOLF
MY DOG IS WELL TRAINED
DOG TRAINING
Évelyne Teroni
Jennifer Cattet
Joël Dehasse
Previous edition sold to Japan.
Joël Dehasse
Previous edition sold to Spain,
Italy, Brazil, Japan, Romania and
Bulgaria.
Louise Gagnon
COLLECTION « MAN’S BEST FRIEND »
Joël Dehasse
Approximately 160 pages
17 titles available
La Griffe
V 2 new titles to be published Fall 2013
mon
chien de
compagnie
WINES OF THE NEW WORLD
Volume 1: South Africa –
Australia – New Zealand
Jacques Orhon
Rights sold to China.
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WINES OF THE NEW WORLD
Volume 2: South America
Jacques Orhon
Rights sold to China.
WINES OF THE NEW WORLD
Volume 3: North America
(Canada, United States, Mexico)
The Bernese Mountain Dog, Dachshund, Shih-Tzu, Yorkshire,
Terrier, Chihuahua, Beagle, Bichon Frise, German Shepherd,
Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Miniature Shnauzer, Shetland
Sheepdog, Doberman, Jack Russel Terrier, Husky & Labrador
Dr Joël Dehasse
le jack russell
Jacques Orhon
Rights sold to China.
PATRICE’S DESSERTS
THE DESSERTS MENU
DESSERTS IN A JAR
Patrice Demers
Patrice Demers
V 15 000 copies sold in Quebec.
V 20 000 copies sold in Quebec.
Andrea Jourdan
World English rights sold.
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Groupe Homme is a French-Canadian publishing house that currently produces
an average of 150 titles per year, making it Québec’s largest book publisher and a
major player in the French-language market in North America. Today, this Montréalbased company generates a third of its sales in France and is the second-largest
publisher of self-help books in the French market. The company has also sold
foreign rights to over 500 titles so far.
Specialized in non-fiction, our list includes psychology and self-help, health, relationships and parenting, sport, nutrition, cookbooks, how-to and reference books
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