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The Philosophy Skills Book

Exercises in Philosophical Thinking, Reading, and Writing

by Stephen J. Finn, Chris Case, Bob Underwood, Jesse Zuck ...

The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as:Finding arguments and drawing conclusionsFinding and resolving inconsistenciesBrainstorming and planning your essaysSummarizing and ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The Philosophy Skills Book will help you to master the core skills you need to succeed in your study of Philosophy.Taking you through a series of exercises that will help you practise and perfect your reading and writing of Philosophy, this book covers such topics as:Finding arguments and drawing conclusionsFinding and resolving inconsistenciesBrainstorming and planning your essaysSummarizing and
... Read more
A Mother's Secret

The heartbreaking, unforgettable new novel from Irish novelist Caroline Finnerty

by Caroline Finnerty ...

A gripping, emotional book that asks the question: What does it take to be a parent? From the bestselling author of The Last Days of UsIn one split second, Aidan Whelan's perfect world is changed forever when his wife Rowan and three-year-old daughter Milly are involved in a tragic accident.Helena O'Herlihy and her husband James have been struggling in their marriage but a knock on the door ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A gripping, emotional book that asks the question: What does it take to be a parent? From the bestselling author of The Last Days of UsIn one split second, Aidan Whelan's perfect world is changed forever when his wife Rowan and three-year-old daughter Milly are involved in a tragic accident.Helena O'Herlihy and her husband James have been struggling in their marriage but a knock on the door
... Read more
Europe

A History

by Norman Davies ...

From the Ice Age to the Cold War, from Reykjavik to the Volga, from Minos to Margaret Thatcher, Norman Davies here tells the entire story of Europe in a single volume. It is the most ambitious history of the continent ever undertaken. ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

From the Ice Age to the Cold War, from Reykjavik to the Volga, from Minos to Margaret Thatcher, Norman Davies here tells the entire story of Europe in a single volume. It is the most ambitious history of the continent ever undertaken.
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Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling with IBM SPSS

by Ronald H. Heck, Scott L. Thomas, Lynn N. Tabata ...

Series series Quantitative Methodology Series
Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling with IBM SPSS, Third Edition, demonstrates how to use the multilevel and longitudinal modeling techniques available in IBM SPSS Versions 25-27. Annotated screenshots with all relevant output provide readers with a step-by-step understanding of each technique as they are shown how to navigate the program. Throughout, diagnostic tools, data management issues, and ... Read more

$104.99 CAD

Multilevel and Longitudinal Modeling with IBM SPSS, Third Edition, demonstrates how to use the multilevel and longitudinal modeling techniques available in IBM SPSS Versions 25-27. Annotated screenshots with all relevant output provide readers with a step-by-step understanding of each technique as they are shown how to navigate the program. Throughout, diagnostic tools, data management issues, and
... Read more
OGBOJU ODẸ NINU IGBO IRUNMALẸ

by D.O Fagunwa ...

The Hunter's Eye in the Forest of Irunmwe is a novel written by DO Fagunwa in 1938. It is the first novel written in the Yoruba language and one of the first novels written in an African language . It tells the story of a brave hunter named Akaraogun , and his various adventures in the forest. He is haunted by magic , ghosts, spirits, and various gods in the forest that the author calls the forest ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

The Hunter's Eye in the Forest of Irunmwe is a novel written by DO Fagunwa in 1938. It is the first novel written in the Yoruba language and one of the first novels written in an African language . It tells the story of a brave hunter named Akaraogun , and his various adventures in the forest. He is haunted by magic , ghosts, spirits, and various gods in the forest that the author calls the forest
... Read more
Navigating English Grammar

A Guide to Analyzing Real Language

by Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham ...

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of
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Slay the Toxic Dragon

Police Leadership Impacting Member Wellness

by Sylvio (Syd) A. Gravel M.O.M., Brad McKay CTSS, Barbara L. Anschuetz EdD RP CTTS ...

It's understandable that police organizations and the leaders within them want to portray their work environments as supportive of their members when it comes to mental health. But we see far too many members being hurt and unsupported not to speak out. It's also important for us to state that not all organizations are failing to support their members. Even within some poorly structured ... Read more

$14.08 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It's understandable that police organizations and the leaders within them want to portray their work environments as supportive of their members when it comes to mental health. But we see far too many members being hurt and unsupported not to speak out. It's also important for us to state that not all organizations are failing to support their members. Even within some poorly structured
... Read more
Words in Action

An Introduction to the Social Philosophy of Language

by Ishani Maitra, Mary Kate McGowan ...

Social philosophy of language considers the role language plays in reflecting and enforcing social relations. This fast-growing field combines philosophy of language with ethics, epistemology, and feminist, social, and political philosophy to ask crucial questions about the importance of language in the social world. Words in Action offers an authoritative and accessible introduction to the social ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Social philosophy of language considers the role language plays in reflecting and enforcing social relations. This fast-growing field combines philosophy of language with ethics, epistemology, and feminist, social, and political philosophy to ask crucial questions about the importance of language in the social world. Words in Action offers an authoritative and accessible introduction to the social
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Philosophie et doctrine du droit chez Kant, Fichte et Hegel

by Paul Dubouchet ...

Où, nous autres Français, pouvons-nous trouver ailleurs que dans la réflexion juridique de Kant, de Fichte et de Hegel, la plus grande tentative de compréhension rationnelle de toute vie juridique, du droit privé interne jusqu'au droit public international ? D'autant plus que cette tentative a d'abord voulu rendre compte et tirer les conséquences de l'évènement majeur qui s'est passé chez nous, la ... Read more

$17.51 CAD

Où, nous autres Français, pouvons-nous trouver ailleurs que dans la réflexion juridique de Kant, de Fichte et de Hegel, la plus grande tentative de compréhension rationnelle de toute vie juridique, du droit privé interne jusqu'au droit public international ? D'autant plus que cette tentative a d'abord voulu rendre compte et tirer les conséquences de l'évènement majeur qui s'est passé chez nous, la
... Read more
Virtual Ascendance

Video Games and the Remaking of Reality

by Devin C. Griffiths ...

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

From school lunchrooms to the White House press room, video games are an integral part of our popular culture, and the industry behind them touches all aspects of our lives, gamer and non-gamer alike. Business and entertainment, health and medicine, politics and war, social interaction and education, all fall under its influence.Virtual Ascendance tells the story of a formerly fringe enterprise
... Read more
101 Fascinating Basketball Facts

by Dalton Higgins ...

Series Book 5 - 101 Fascinating Facts
101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans.From sneakers to salacious tidbits, Dalton Higgins offers takes on age-old issues and debates:Can white men jump now?Have three-pointers become the new layup?Should traditional ten-foot rims be raised?Who is the GOAT?Why is Canada a basketball hot spot?Is the WNBA the next big thing?Are hip hop and hoops kissing cousins?... ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans.From sneakers to salacious tidbits, Dalton Higgins offers takes on age-old issues and debates:Can white men jump now?Have three-pointers become the new layup?Should traditional ten-foot rims be raised?Who is the GOAT?Why is Canada a basketball hot spot?Is the WNBA the next big thing?Are hip hop and hoops kissing cousins?...
... Read more
CIA World Factbook 2022-2023

by Central Intelligence Agency ...

The ultimate, comprehensive guide to official country data and statistics, from the world’s most sophisticated intelligence-gathering organization.From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2022-2023 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on countries' politics, populations, economics, and environment for 2022 and ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The ultimate, comprehensive guide to official country data and statistics, from the world’s most sophisticated intelligence-gathering organization.From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, The CIA World Factbook 2022-2023 offers complete and up-to-date information on the world's nations. This comprehensive guide is packed with data on countries' politics, populations, economics, and environment for 2022 and
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Just Write It!

by Greta Solomon, Mel West ...

Just Write It! helps to bolster confidence and motivation and dispell negative thoughts. Students will develop a positive attitude towards writing using methods that can be applied to various types of written work. ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Just Write It! helps to bolster confidence and motivation and dispell negative thoughts. Students will develop a positive attitude towards writing using methods that can be applied to various types of written work.
... Read more
Textual analysis for English Language and Literature for the IB Diploma

Skills for Success

by Carolyn P. Henly, Angela Stancar Johnson ...

Build confidence in a range of key textual analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the writing ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Build confidence in a range of key textual analysis techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced experts.- Build analysis techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the course - from critical-thinking, referencing and citation and the development of a line of inquiry to reflecting on the writing
... Read more
Visible Learning: Feedback

by John Hattie, Shirley Clarke ...

Feedback is arguably the most critical and powerful aspect of teaching and learning. Yet, there remains a paradox: why is feedback so powerful and why is it so variable? It is this paradox which Visible Learning: Feedback aims to unravel and resolve.Combining research excellence, theory and vast teaching expertise, this book covers the principles and practicalities of feedback, including:the ... Read more

$60.99 CAD

Feedback is arguably the most critical and powerful aspect of teaching and learning. Yet, there remains a paradox: why is feedback so powerful and why is it so variable? It is this paradox which Visible Learning: Feedback aims to unravel and resolve.Combining research excellence, theory and vast teaching expertise, this book covers the principles and practicalities of feedback, including:the
... Read more
Nature School

Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children's Love for Everything Wild

by Lauren Giordano, Stephanie Hathaway, Laura Stroup ...

Series series Nature School
Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning, where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading, beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities.*2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book**2023 American Scientist Holiday Gift Guide Selection*Kids need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time spent exploring and learning about ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Nature School is your destination for kid-friendly nature learning, where you can explore the natural world through engaging reading, beautiful illustrations, and more than 30 hands-on activities.*2023 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book**2023 American Scientist Holiday Gift Guide Selection*Kids need a break from screens now more than ever. Screen-free time spent exploring and learning about
... Read more
Magellan

The First Circumnavigation of the Globe

by 50minutes ...

Series series History
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Ferdinand Magellan in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Ferdinand Magellan. In early modern Europe, maritime exploration was hugely important as different countries vied for control of the lucrative spice trade. In 1519, the Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand ... Read more

$18.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Ferdinand Magellan in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Ferdinand Magellan. In early modern Europe, maritime exploration was hugely important as different countries vied for control of the lucrative spice trade. In 1519, the Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand
... Read more
La gestion des entreprises sociales

Economie et objectifs sociaux dans les entreprises belges

by Sybille Mertens ...

Comment mener un projet entrepreneurial en le mettant au service de l'Homme ?Si elles partagent avec les entreprises « classiques » l'affirmation d'un projet de nature économique et la nécessité de dégager des excédents pour en assurer la pérennité, les entreprises sociales se distinguent cependant très clairement par leur finalité : la recherche des bénéfices n'y est pas une fin en soi, elle ... Read more

$59.99 CAD

Comment mener un projet entrepreneurial en le mettant au service de l'Homme ?Si elles partagent avec les entreprises « classiques » l'affirmation d'un projet de nature économique et la nécessité de dégager des excédents pour en assurer la pérennité, les entreprises sociales se distinguent cependant très clairement par leur finalité : la recherche des bénéfices n'y est pas une fin en soi, elle
... Read more
Practice Makes Perfect English Problem Solver

With 110 Exercises

by Ed Swick ...

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non
... Read more
Between Two Worlds

My Life and Captivity in Iran

by Roxana Saberi ...

“Between Two Worlds is an extraordinary story of how an innocent young woman got caught up in the current of political events and met individuals whose stories vividly depict human rights violations in Iran.”— Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace PrizeBetween Two World is the harrowing chronicle of Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi’s imprisonment in Iran—as well as a penetrating look at ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Between Two Worlds is an extraordinary story of how an innocent young woman got caught up in the current of political events and met individuals whose stories vividly depict human rights violations in Iran.”— Shirin Ebadi, winner of the Nobel Peace PrizeBetween Two World is the harrowing chronicle of Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi’s imprisonment in Iran—as well as a penetrating look at
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Why Q Needs U

A history of our letters and how we use them

by Danny Bate ...

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl... ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...
... Read more
Under the White Gaze

Solving the Problem of Race and Representation in Canadian Journalism

by Christopher Cheung ...

Canada’s multiculturalism stops where most newsrooms begin. Despite recent efforts to increase diversity in the news, people of colour are often presented as clichés – from freeloading immigrants to keepers of exotic cultures – rather than individuals with complex stories.Instead of treating diversity like a missing ingredient – simply add one racialized reporter and the problem is solved – ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Canada’s multiculturalism stops where most newsrooms begin. Despite recent efforts to increase diversity in the news, people of colour are often presented as clichés – from freeloading immigrants to keepers of exotic cultures – rather than individuals with complex stories.Instead of treating diversity like a missing ingredient – simply add one racialized reporter and the problem is solved –
... Read more
Corpus Approaches to Discourse

A Critical Review

Edited by Charlotte Taylor, Anna Marchi ...

Corpus linguistics has now come of age and Corpus Approaches to Discourse equips students with the means to question, defend and refine the methodology. Looking at corpus linguistics in discourse research from a critical perspective, this volume is a call for greater reflexivity in the field. The chapters, each written by leading authorities, contain an overview of an emerging area and a case ... Read more

$98.99 CAD

Corpus linguistics has now come of age and Corpus Approaches to Discourse equips students with the means to question, defend and refine the methodology. Looking at corpus linguistics in discourse research from a critical perspective, this volume is a call for greater reflexivity in the field. The chapters, each written by leading authorities, contain an overview of an emerging area and a case
... Read more
In the Words of Nelson Mandela

by Jennifer Crwys-Williams ...

"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against blackdomination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free societyin which all persons live together in harmony and with equalopportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve.But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." NelsonMandela spoke these words from the dock at the Rivonia ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

"I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against blackdomination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free societyin which all persons live together in harmony and with equalopportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve.But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." NelsonMandela spoke these words from the dock at the Rivonia
... Read more

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