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The Faithful Executioner: Life and Death, Honor and Shame in the Turbulent Sixteenth Century

by Joel F. Harrington ...

Narrated by Jame Gillies ...

Unabridged

9 hours 39 min

Based on the rare and until now overlooked journal of a Renaissance-era executioner, the noted historian Joel F. Harrington's The Faithful Executioner takes us deep inside the alien world and thinking of Meister Frantz Schmidt of Nuremberg, who, during forty-five years as a professional executioner, personally put to death 394 individuals and tortured, flogged, or disfigured many hundreds more. ... Read more

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Based on the rare and until now overlooked journal of a Renaissance-era executioner, the noted historian Joel F. Harrington's The Faithful Executioner takes us deep inside the alien world and thinking of Meister Frantz Schmidt of Nuremberg, who, during forty-five years as a professional executioner, personally put to death 394 individuals and tortured, flogged, or disfigured many hundreds more.
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They Say, I Say

The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing

by Cathy Birkenstein, Gerald Graff ...

Narrated by Tony Craine, Cyndee Maxwell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 28 min

The best-selling book on academic writing—in use at more than 1,500 schools.“They Say / I Say” identifies the key rhetorical moves in academic writing, showing students how to frame their arguments in the larger context of what others have said and providing templates to help them make those moves. And, because these moves are central across all disciplines, the book includes chapters on writing ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The best-selling book on academic writing—in use at more than 1,500 schools.“They Say / I Say” identifies the key rhetorical moves in academic writing, showing students how to frame their arguments in the larger context of what others have said and providing templates to help them make those moves. And, because these moves are central across all disciplines, the book includes chapters on writing
... Read more
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How to Take Smart Notes

One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking. 2nd Edition

by Sönke Ahrens ...

Narrated by Nigel Fyfe ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other
... Read more
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The Science Of Discworld Revised Edition

by Ian Stewart, Jack Cohen, Terry Pratchett ...

Narrated by Michael Fenton Stevens, Stephen Briggs ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Science of Discworld
Unabridged

13 hours 45 min

In the 'fantasy' universe of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, everything runs on magic and common sense. The world is flat and million-to-one chances happen nine times out of ten. Our world seems different - it runs on rules, often rather strange ones. Science is our way of finding out what those rules are. The appeal of Discworld is that it mostly makes sense, in a way that particle ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

In the 'fantasy' universe of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, everything runs on magic and common sense. The world is flat and million-to-one chances happen nine times out of ten. Our world seems different - it runs on rules, often rather strange ones. Science is our way of finding out what those rules are. The appeal of Discworld is that it mostly makes sense, in a way that particle
... Read more
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Next Steps in French with Paul Noble for Intermediate Learners – Complete Course

French Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

by Paul Noble ...

Narrated by Paul Noble ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

Quick, easy and effortless.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by millions. You'll be speaking French fluently and confidently in no time at all.Take your French to the next level with Paul Noble's simple, relaxed approach to learning that has been proven to succeed every time. Paul Noble’s unique method has no grammar tests, no ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

Quick, easy and effortless.Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by millions. You'll be speaking French fluently and confidently in no time at all.Take your French to the next level with Paul Noble's simple, relaxed approach to learning that has been proven to succeed every time. Paul Noble’s unique method has no grammar tests, no
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The Prison Doctor

by Dr Amanda Brown ...

Narrated by Sophie Aldred ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

‘Extraordinary’ Daily MailAs seen on BBC BreakfastHorrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.Violence. Drugs. Suicide. Welcome to the world of a Prison Doctor.Dr Amanda Brown has treated inmates in the UK’s most infamous prisons – first in young offenders’ institutions, then at the ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

‘Extraordinary’ Daily MailAs seen on BBC BreakfastHorrifying, heartbreaking and eye-opening, these are the stories, the patients and the cases that have characterised a career spent being a doctor behind bars.Violence. Drugs. Suicide. Welcome to the world of a Prison Doctor.Dr Amanda Brown has treated inmates in the UK’s most infamous prisons – first in young offenders’ institutions, then at the
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Atelier d'écriture Thriller

Une masterclasse pour un thriller

by Paolo Bevilacqua, Marc Fernandez, Alice Moneger ...

Narrated by Paolo Bevilacqua, Marc Fernandez, Alice Moneger ...

Unabridged

1 hour

Le polar est un genre très codifié. Il faut un meurtre, une victime, un coupable, un mobile, un enquêteur (flic, détective ou autre). C’est aussi le genre du réel par excellence. Un genre qui montre la face cachée de la société, qui peut dénoncer, critiquer, faire peur aussi.Ecrire un polar ne s’improvise donc pas, il y a un certain nombre de règles à respecter. C’est le but de cette masterclasse ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Le polar est un genre très codifié. Il faut un meurtre, une victime, un coupable, un mobile, un enquêteur (flic, détective ou autre). C’est aussi le genre du réel par excellence. Un genre qui montre la face cachée de la société, qui peut dénoncer, critiquer, faire peur aussi.Ecrire un polar ne s’improvise donc pas, il y a un certain nombre de règles à respecter. C’est le but de cette masterclasse
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The Shop Girls of Harpers

The start of the bestselling heartwarming historical saga series from Rosie Clarke

by Rosie Clarke ...

Narrated by Juliette Burton ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Welcome To Harpers Emporium
Unabridged

10 hours 14 min

The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as ... Read more

$39.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as
... Read more
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Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women

by Claire Berry, Jess Brunet, Peter Hill, Alex Doig, Eva Akins, Valerie Ivens, Sally Cubbin, Allyson Parry ...

Narrated by Fenella Fudge ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

Insights and best practice for professionals on ADHD in girls and women.Written by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them.The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals, ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Insights and best practice for professionals on ADHD in girls and women.Written by expert professionals, this book provides comprehensive information about available support for women and girls with ADHD and tips for clinicians and professionals who work with them.The symptoms of ADHD are no less impairing in females than males, but can be missed or misunderstood. This book arms professionals,
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French for Dummies

by Zoe Erotopoulos, Phd ...

Narrated by Becky Wilmes, Marcel Theboul ...

Series series Dummies
Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

French For Dummies, Audio Set gives listeners immediate results in a self-paced environment thats customizable for their needs -- listening to each program from start to finish, or repeating tracks several times, following along with the listening guide, or learning strictly by audio in the car. And the portable listening guide is pocket-sized for handy reference at home or on the road. French For ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

French For Dummies, Audio Set gives listeners immediate results in a self-paced environment thats customizable for their needs -- listening to each program from start to finish, or repeating tracks several times, following along with the listening guide, or learning strictly by audio in the car. And the portable listening guide is pocket-sized for handy reference at home or on the road. French For
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Maori Made Easy

For Everyday Learners of the Maori Language

by Scotty Morrison ...

Narrated by Scotty Morrison ...

Unabridged

29 hours 57 min

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime.Scotty's bestselling Maori Made Easy books and workbooks in print have already helped over 100,000 people on their journey to learn te reo Maori.Now, the same great resource is available in audio, voiced by the author himself.By committing just 30 minutes at ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime.Scotty's bestselling Maori Made Easy books and workbooks in print have already helped over 100,000 people on their journey to learn te reo Maori.Now, the same great resource is available in audio, voiced by the author himself.By committing just 30 minutes at
... Read more
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Éducaloi audio – Série planifier l’avenir – Ép. 2

Le mandat de protection : prévoir l’inaptitude

by Éducaloi ...

Narrated by Robert Blondin, Elise Nadeau ...

Unabridged

8 min

Avec l’âge ou parce qu’un évènement malheureux vient bousculer votre vie, il est possible que vous perdiez votre capacité à vous occuper de vous-même ou de vos biens. Le mandat de protection vous permet de choisir la ou les personnes qui devront prendre des décisions pour vous au cas où vous deveniez inapte. Pour plus d’information, rendez-vous sur educaloi.qc.ca La série balado « Planifier l ... Read more

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Avec l’âge ou parce qu’un évènement malheureux vient bousculer votre vie, il est possible que vous perdiez votre capacité à vous occuper de vous-même ou de vos biens. Le mandat de protection vous permet de choisir la ou les personnes qui devront prendre des décisions pour vous au cas où vous deveniez inapte. Pour plus d’information, rendez-vous sur educaloi.qc.ca La série balado « Planifier l
... Read more
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Proust and the Squid

The Story and Science of the Reading Brain

by Maryanne Wolf ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

Reading is a miracle, because the brain was never wired for written language. This eloquent, accessible look at reading explores how it has transformed our brains, our lives, and the world.It took 2,000 years for written language to develop, and it takes 2,000 days for a child's brain to learn to read. During that time, the brain must literally rearrange itself in order to understand written ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Reading is a miracle, because the brain was never wired for written language. This eloquent, accessible look at reading explores how it has transformed our brains, our lives, and the world.It took 2,000 years for written language to develop, and it takes 2,000 days for a child's brain to learn to read. During that time, the brain must literally rearrange itself in order to understand written
... Read more
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Anglais

1 Leçon pour devenir anglophone

by Ken Xiao ...

Narrated by Ken Xiao, Lucile Delanne ...

Unabridged

9 hours 31 min

Vous avez étudié l’Anglais, mais vous ne parlez pas bien Anglais. Vous avez essayé une ou plusieurs méthodes et vous faites toujours des erreurs de grammaire, vous ne pouvez toujours pas parler Anglais couramment, et vous ne pouvez toujours pas prononcer des mots Anglais correctement. Vous voulez apprendre à parler Anglais, mais vous êtes trop nerveux ou trop timide pour parler Anglais.La bonne ... Read more

$28.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vous avez étudié l’Anglais, mais vous ne parlez pas bien Anglais. Vous avez essayé une ou plusieurs méthodes et vous faites toujours des erreurs de grammaire, vous ne pouvez toujours pas parler Anglais couramment, et vous ne pouvez toujours pas prononcer des mots Anglais correctement. Vous voulez apprendre à parler Anglais, mais vous êtes trop nerveux ou trop timide pour parler Anglais.La bonne
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross

A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East

by John M. Allegro ...

Narrated by Martyn Swain ...

Unabridged

10 hours 33 min

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of
... Read more
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

by Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Narrated by Patrick Zeller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high
... Read more
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ADHD Girls to Women

Getting on the Radar

by Lotta Borg Skoglund ...

Narrated by Caroline Fantozzi ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Popular science audiobook on ADHD in women interspersed with real stories from amazing ADHD womenADHD girls and women often fall under the radar. This rigorous and accessible audiobook connects current research (which until recently has mostly focused on men) to the lived experiences of girls and women with ADHD, weaving in their personal struggles and breakthroughs throughout their lives from ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

Popular science audiobook on ADHD in women interspersed with real stories from amazing ADHD womenADHD girls and women often fall under the radar. This rigorous and accessible audiobook connects current research (which until recently has mostly focused on men) to the lived experiences of girls and women with ADHD, weaving in their personal struggles and breakthroughs throughout their lives from
... Read more
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Apprendre l'Anglais - Écoute Facile - Lecture Facile: Texte Parallèle Cours Audio, No. 1 [Learn English - Easy Listening - Easy Reader - Parallel Text Audio Course No. 1]: Lire et Écouter des Livres en Anglais

by Polyglot Planet ...

Narrated by Harry Watson, Ory Meuel ...

Unabridged

26 min

Vous êtes débutant dans l'apprentissage de l'anglais ou avez besoin de faire quelques révisions ? Vous souhaitez non seulement pouvoir parler couramment mais aussi comprendre clairement ce que l'on vous dit? Bienvenue chez Polyglot Planet. Grâce à nous, vous disposez maintenant des outils adaptés, de l'énergie et de la motivation qu'il vous faut pour comprendre et parler anglais en toute confiance ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vous êtes débutant dans l'apprentissage de l'anglais ou avez besoin de faire quelques révisions ? Vous souhaitez non seulement pouvoir parler couramment mais aussi comprendre clairement ce que l'on vous dit? Bienvenue chez Polyglot Planet. Grâce à nous, vous disposez maintenant des outils adaptés, de l'énergie et de la motivation qu'il vous faut pour comprendre et parler anglais en toute confiance
... Read more
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Dumbing Us Down

The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling

by John Taylor Gatto ...

Narrated by Michael Puttonen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

Thirty years in New York City's public schools led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine. With over 100,000 copies in print since its original publication in 2002, this book is collection of essays and speeches and includes a describes the wide-spread impact of the book and Gatto's ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Thirty years in New York City's public schools led John Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory schooling does little but teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine. With over 100,000 copies in print since its original publication in 2002, this book is collection of essays and speeches and includes a describes the wide-spread impact of the book and Gatto's
... Read more
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L’anglais, Vol. 1

by Earworms Learning ...

Narrated by Marlon Lodge, Hélène Pollmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

earworms MMM (M├®thode Musicale de M├®morisation) vous propose d'apprendre efficacement une langue gr├óce ├á la m├®thode de m├®morisation par la musique. Un r├®pertoire de plus de 200 termes essentiels et phrases-clefs sont ancr├®s profond├®ment dans votre m├®moire par la douce r├®p├®tition de la musique. Le volume 1 est votre kit de survie, soit l'essentiel des mots et expressions n├®cessaires ... Read more

$6.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

earworms MMM (M├®thode Musicale de M├®morisation) vous propose d'apprendre efficacement une langue gr├óce ├á la m├®thode de m├®morisation par la musique. Un r├®pertoire de plus de 200 termes essentiels et phrases-clefs sont ancr├®s profond├®ment dans votre m├®moire par la douce r├®p├®tition de la musique. Le volume 1 est votre kit de survie, soit l'essentiel des mots et expressions n├®cessaires
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The Emotional Craft of Fiction

How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

by Donald Maass ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

Engage Your Readers with EmotionWhile writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. The reader's experience must be an emotional journey of its own, one as involving as your characters' struggles, discoveries, and triumphs are for you.That's where The Emotional Craft of ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Engage Your Readers with EmotionWhile writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. The reader's experience must be an emotional journey of its own, one as involving as your characters' struggles, discoveries, and triumphs are for you.That's where The Emotional Craft of
... Read more
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Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Narrated by Louis Bernard ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

6 hours 37 min

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!- Barbara ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Short Stories in French for Intermediate Learners is an unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories at intermediate level for adult and young adult learners.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!- Barbara
... Read more
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Dialogue

The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen

by Robert McKee ...

Narrated by Robert McKee ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

**The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen* ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

**The long-awaited follow-up to the perennially bestselling writers' guide Story, from the most sought-after expert in the art of storytelling."Dialogue is a masterwork. There's nothing harder to teach. Now this book exists. McKee has written an essential book akin to The Elements of Style for all writers." —Margaret Nagle, winner of the Writer's Guild Award, Emmy, NAACP, Golden Globe, and Pen*
... Read more
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Atelier d'écriture Romance

Une masterclasse pour une romance

by Cali Keys ...

Narrated by Cali Keys ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

La romance est un genre qui fait rêver ! Des millions de lectrices et lecteurs en raffolent et en dévorent chaque jour à travers le monde. Vous rêvez d’écrire une histoire d’amour mais vous vous demandez quelle recette utiliser et par où commencer ? Vous vous dites qu’une pincée de passion, un soupçon de rêve et une bonne dose de magie représente un bon début ? Mais comment faire dans la pratique ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

La romance est un genre qui fait rêver ! Des millions de lectrices et lecteurs en raffolent et en dévorent chaque jour à travers le monde. Vous rêvez d’écrire une histoire d’amour mais vous vous demandez quelle recette utiliser et par où commencer ? Vous vous dites qu’une pincée de passion, un soupçon de rêve et une bonne dose de magie représente un bon début ? Mais comment faire dans la pratique
... Read more

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