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  • The Mists of Avalon

    A Novel

    **The magical saga of the women behind King Arthur's throne.“A monumental reimagining of the Arthurian legends . . . reading it is a deeply moving and at times uncanny experience. . . . An impressive achievement.”—The New York Times Book Review**In Marion Zimmer Bradley's masterpiece, we see the tumult and adventures of Camelot's court through the eyes of the women who bolstered the king's rise ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Life's Edge

    The Search for What It Means to Be Alive

    by Carl Zimmer ...
    **FINALIST FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD***A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2021***A SCIENCE NEWS FAVORITE BOOK OF 2021***A SMITHSONIAN TOP TEN SCIENCE BOOK OF 2021“Stories that both dazzle and edify… This book is not just about life, but about discovery itself.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, New York Times Book Review**We all assume we know what life is, but the more scientists ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • The Long Hitch

    A Western Story

    Mase Campbell has earned a reputation as a skilled wagon master, heading up freight trains for Kavanaugh Freight. Then one night in 1874 in Corinne, Utah Territory, he is stopped in the street by someone asking him for a match, and shot to death. Those who saw the murder either do not come forward or admit no knowledge. Buck McCready, captured at ten years of age by Indians, rescued by Mase, and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Parasite Rex

    Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures

    by Carl Zimmer ...
    Combining the literary sensibility of David Quammen with the scientific rigor of Stephen Jay Gould, Carl Zimmer reveals the power, danger, and beauty of the surprising creatures who dominate the earth: parasites.For centuries, parasites have lived in nightmares, horror stories, and the darkest shadows of science. In Parasite Rex, Carl Zimmer takes readers on a fantastic voyage into the secret ... Read more

    $19.50 CAD

  • She Has Her Mother's Laugh

    The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity

    by Carl Zimmer ...
    **2019 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist"Science book of the year"—The Guardian**One of New York Times 100 Notable Books for 2018One of Publishers Weekly's Top Ten Books of 2018One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018One of Mental Floss's Best Books of 2018One of Science Friday's Best Science Books of 2018“Extraordinary”—New York Times Book R... ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Beneath a Hunter's Moon

    A Western Story

    A intriguing tale of métis buffalo hunts, a long-lost daughter, and a macabre secret.Big John McTavish has been hunting and trading among the métis buffalo hunters of the Red River Valley for more than thirty years. He’s a trusted member of the half-breed nation, and a leader of the mixed-bloods’ twice-yearly buffalo hunts. However, when he returns to the settlements in the fall of 1832 with a ... Read more

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  • Philosophies of India

    Series series Bollingen Series
    A Princeton Classics edition of an essential work of twentieth-century scholarship on IndiaSince its first publication, Philosophies of India has been considered a monumental exploration of the foundations of Indian philosophy. Based on the copious notes of Indologist, linguist, and art historian Heinrich Zimmer, and edited by Joseph Campbell, this book is organized into three sections. “The ... Read more

    $36.99 CAD

  • Superstar Speedsters: Short Story Collection

    2027 Edition

    by Josh Zimmer ...
    The short story collection features Finn as an vampire Hunter, Eren protecting the town with his friends from beasts, and Nova, an simple gravy bird trying to protect herself from an dragon. This collection is an small sample of the stories and characters that I have created. ... Read more

    $1.00 CAD

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  • A Planet of Viruses

    by Carl Zimmer ...
    "A captivating primer to the world of viruses that requires zero background in biology . . . a suitable first introduction to this fascinating part of our world." — The Inquisitive BiologistIn 2020, an invisible germ—a virus—emerged and wholly upended our lives. We've now become familiar with the new virus that gave us Covid-19—but viruses also cause a vast range of other diseases, including one ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Faith Intersections

    Christians Listen to...a Muslim, a Scientologist, a Buddhist, a Mormon, and Others

    by Zimmer, Matthew S. ...
    An extrovert will make friends when in line buying coffee. A shared love of warm beverages becomes the topic at hand, and then maybe a few day-to-day pleasantries are exchanged as well. But, what if that person standing behind you asks about the sticky subjects in your life—faith, belief systems, morals, politics, or the Church? What do you say? How do you talk to someone without giving a sermon ... Read more

    $14.08 CAD

  • Rabbits with Horns and Other Astounding Viruses

    by Carl Zimmer ...
    Series series Chicago Shorts
    Viruses are the smallest living things known to science, yet they hold the entire planet in their sway. Rabbits with Horns and Other Astounding Viruses explores the bizarre places viruses dwell, and considers the often unexpected ways they influence our world. From agricultural production and crystal caves to rabbits with horns and cervical cancer, viruses are behind many of the wonders—some ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • Curiosities of Central New York

    The people of Central New York know there's something different--perhaps strange--in the air. Across this vast and often wild region, history and lore are remarkably and markedly unusual. Ancient Iroquois mystical traditions still infuse the landscape with a sense of the otherworldly, and for some, witchcraft was a constant fear throughout the nineteenth century. Monsters and even fairies roam the ... Read more

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