Reference & Language in Nonfiction eBooks

Spd Rdng - The Speed Reading Bible - Speed Reading Book Which Gives Techniques, Tips & Strategies For Ultra Fast Reading

by Jan Cisek ...

If you read the book in order, you will effectively be following our two-day workshop, but many of the techniques, insights and suggestions are self-standing and can improve your reading, comprehension, memory and retention so feel free to read them in the order which makes most sense to you (there's a lot of cross-referencing in case you need to check out something which has been presented ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

If you read the book in order, you will effectively be following our two-day workshop, but many of the techniques, insights and suggestions are self-standing and can improve your reading, comprehension, memory and retention so feel free to read them in the order which makes most sense to you (there's a lot of cross-referencing in case you need to check out something which has been presented
... Read more
Bescherelle collège - Espagnol (6e, 5e, 4e, 3e)

grammaire, conjugaison, vocabulaire, prononciation (A1-A2)

by Monica Castillo Lluch, Jean-Baptiste Crespeau, Marta Lopez-Izquierdo ...

En un seul volume, tous les outils pour progresser en espagnol au collègeTout le programme du collège• Les points clés de grammaire• Le vocabulaire usuel avec des focus de civilisation• Tous les tableaux de conjugaison utiles pour conjuguer sans fautes• Les règles de prononciation pour mieux comprendre et se faire comprendre• Et de nombreux exercices corrigés pour s’entraîner.Sur le site www ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

En un seul volume, tous les outils pour progresser en espagnol au collègeTout le programme du collège• Les points clés de grammaire• Le vocabulaire usuel avec des focus de civilisation• Tous les tableaux de conjugaison utiles pour conjuguer sans fautes• Les règles de prononciation pour mieux comprendre et se faire comprendre• Et de nombreux exercices corrigés pour s’entraîner.Sur le site www
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Globalizing Education Policy

by Fazal Rizvi, Bob Lingard ...

Rizvi and Lingard's account of the global politics of education is thoughtful, complex and compelling. It is the first really comprehensive discussion and analysis of global trends in education policy, their effects - structural and individual - and resistance to them. In the enormous body of writing on globalisation this book stands out and will become a basic text in education policy courses ... Read more

$114.99 CAD

Rizvi and Lingard's account of the global politics of education is thoughtful, complex and compelling. It is the first really comprehensive discussion and analysis of global trends in education policy, their effects - structural and individual - and resistance to them. In the enormous body of writing on globalisation this book stands out and will become a basic text in education policy courses
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Action Plan for High Blood Pressure

by Jon G. Divine, American College of Sports Medicine ...

Series series ACSM Action Plan for Health
Lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research, this exercise-based plan will help you take control of your diet and your health.Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Lower blood pressure, boost energy, and reduce or eliminate the need for medication with Action Plan for High Blood Pressure. Based on proven research, this exercise-based plan will help you take control of your diet and your health.Learn the best exercises for controlling blood pressure; correct exercise technique; and how diet, medication, and exercise interact to affect blood pressure. Use one
... Read more
Et si on réinventait l’école ?

Chronique d'un prof idéaliste

by Jean-François Roberge ...

« De toute urgence, il faut faire de l’éducation notre priorité nationale », affirme Jean-François Roberge. Plus encore, il faut carrément réinventer l’école parce que, de toute évidence, ça ne va plus. Écoles délabrées, taux de décrochage alarmant, analphabétisme grimpant : les Québécois ne peuvent plus rester les bras croisés. Investir davantage ne suffit pas. Il faut changer notre façon de ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

« De toute urgence, il faut faire de l’éducation notre priorité nationale », affirme Jean-François Roberge. Plus encore, il faut carrément réinventer l’école parce que, de toute évidence, ça ne va plus. Écoles délabrées, taux de décrochage alarmant, analphabétisme grimpant : les Québécois ne peuvent plus rester les bras croisés. Investir davantage ne suffit pas. Il faut changer notre façon de
... Read more
Dessiner grâce au cerveau droit

Développez votre créativité et votre perception grâce à la neuroplasticité : exercices et techniques pour apprendre à dessiner

by Betty Edwards ...

Transformez votre regard : développez votre perception, stimulez votre créativité et apprenez à dessiner grâce à la puissance du cerveau droit.Plongez dans une méthode révolutionnaire qui change la façon de voir… et de penser. Cet ouvrage, incontournable pour toute personne curieuse d’apprendre à dessiner, propose bien plus qu’un simple apprentissage technique : il s’agit d’un véritable ... Read more

$44.99 CAD

Transformez votre regard : développez votre perception, stimulez votre créativité et apprenez à dessiner grâce à la puissance du cerveau droit.Plongez dans une méthode révolutionnaire qui change la façon de voir… et de penser. Cet ouvrage, incontournable pour toute personne curieuse d’apprendre à dessiner, propose bien plus qu’un simple apprentissage technique : il s’agit d’un véritable
... Read more
Degeneration

by Max Simon Nordau ...

Degeneration is a controversial work by the Hungarian-Jewish physician and writer Max Simon Nordau, in which he explores the concept of "degeneration" in modern society. Written during the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and societal changes, the book offers a critique of what Nordau perceives as the moral, cultural, and physical decline of contemporary individuals. ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Degeneration is a controversial work by the Hungarian-Jewish physician and writer Max Simon Nordau, in which he explores the concept of "degeneration" in modern society. Written during the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid industrialization and societal changes, the book offers a critique of what Nordau perceives as the moral, cultural, and physical decline of contemporary individuals.
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The Great Demarcation

The French Revolution and the Invention of Modern Property

by Rafe Blaufarb ...

What does it mean to own something? What sorts of things can be owned, and what cannot? How does one relinquish ownership? What are the boundaries between private and public property? Over the course of a decade, the French Revolution grappled with these questions. Punctuated by false starts, contingencies, and unexpected results, this process laid the foundations of the Napoleonic Code and modern ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

What does it mean to own something? What sorts of things can be owned, and what cannot? How does one relinquish ownership? What are the boundaries between private and public property? Over the course of a decade, the French Revolution grappled with these questions. Punctuated by false starts, contingencies, and unexpected results, this process laid the foundations of the Napoleonic Code and modern
... Read more
Latim em Pó

by Caetano W. Galindo ...

A fim de expor o trajeto de formação da língua portuguesa, este livro de Caetano W. Galindo instiga o leitor a questionar-se sobre o idioma que utiliza no dia a dia. Com uma prosa fluida e envolvente, Galindo não só reconstitui a história do nosso idioma como também fala dos desvios, muitas vezes considerados «erros», que formam e modificam a língua desde o seu surgimento.Começando pela Europa e ... Read more

$18.66 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fim de expor o trajeto de formação da língua portuguesa, este livro de Caetano W. Galindo instiga o leitor a questionar-se sobre o idioma que utiliza no dia a dia. Com uma prosa fluida e envolvente, Galindo não só reconstitui a história do nosso idioma como também fala dos desvios, muitas vezes considerados «erros», que formam e modificam a língua desde o seu surgimento.Começando pela Europa e
... Read more
Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

by Phil Edmonston ...

A Globe and Mail bestseller! • “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying.After almost fifty years and two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston has a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association.The 2018 Lemon-Aid features comprehensive reviews of the best and worst ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Globe and Mail bestseller! • “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying.After almost fifty years and two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston has a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association.The 2018 Lemon-Aid features comprehensive reviews of the best and worst
... Read more
Managing Previously Unmanaged Collections

A Practical Guide for Museums

by Angela Kipp ...

This book is a practical guide for everyone who is confronted with a collection that hasn’t seen any preventive conservation or cataloging before. It helps gaining an overview, defining priorities, and organizing the work in a way it is safe for the objects and the people involved. It defines “logical exits”, goals to work towards where the collection is in a state the next steps can wait without ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

This book is a practical guide for everyone who is confronted with a collection that hasn’t seen any preventive conservation or cataloging before. It helps gaining an overview, defining priorities, and organizing the work in a way it is safe for the objects and the people involved. It defines “logical exits”, goals to work towards where the collection is in a state the next steps can wait without
... Read more
The Bullet

Stories from the Newfoundland Railway

by Robert Hunt ...

Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident
... Read more
CCAT Grade 3 Practice Workbook

by Complete Test Preparation Inc. ...

CCAT Grade 3 Practice Workbook: Canadian Cognitive Abilities TestWith Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Quantitative Practice Questions for Gifted Program PreparationYou have arrived! We have helped thousands of students and we can help you!Unlock your child's potential with the CCAT Grade 3 Level 8 Practice Workbook! This comprehensive workbook is designed to help young learners excel in their Cognitive ... Read more

$21.13 CAD

CCAT Grade 3 Practice Workbook: Canadian Cognitive Abilities TestWith Verbal, Non-Verbal, and Quantitative Practice Questions for Gifted Program PreparationYou have arrived! We have helped thousands of students and we can help you!Unlock your child's potential with the CCAT Grade 3 Level 8 Practice Workbook! This comprehensive workbook is designed to help young learners excel in their Cognitive
... Read more
The Ultimate CCTV Buying Guide: How to Hire an Installer or Buy a System for Your Bar or Nightclub

by John K David ...

"If You Are Thinking About Hiring a CCTV Installer or Buying a System for Your Home, Then You Need to Buy My Ebook Report. GUARANTEED."My name is JK and I have been involved in the CCTV business since July 2003. I began working for a small company in Mansfield, OH and I have installed CCTV systems all over Ohio, parts of Indiana, North Carolina and northern Florida. I've worked with Laundromats, ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"If You Are Thinking About Hiring a CCTV Installer or Buying a System for Your Home, Then You Need to Buy My Ebook Report. GUARANTEED."My name is JK and I have been involved in the CCTV business since July 2003. I began working for a small company in Mansfield, OH and I have installed CCTV systems all over Ohio, parts of Indiana, North Carolina and northern Florida. I've worked with Laundromats,
... Read more
The Magic Of Christmas Miracles

An All-new Collection Of Inspiring True

by Jamie Miller ...

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

An inspiring seasonal readPerfect for reflective moments throughout the holidaysMakes a thoughtful Christmas gift
... Read more
Murder on the Verandah

Love and Betrayal in British Malaya (Text Only)

by Eric Lawlor ...

A Malayan White Mischief.‘On Sunday, 23 April 1911, Ethel Proudlock attended Mass at St Mary’s Church in Kuala Lumpur. She was well-liked at St Mary’s. She helped with jumble sales and had recently joined the choir. After Mass, the vicar’s wife invited her to lunch. But Mrs Proudlock declined. She had sewing to do. Then, taking her leave, she drove home and killed her lover.’In the sensational ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

A Malayan White Mischief.‘On Sunday, 23 April 1911, Ethel Proudlock attended Mass at St Mary’s Church in Kuala Lumpur. She was well-liked at St Mary’s. She helped with jumble sales and had recently joined the choir. After Mass, the vicar’s wife invited her to lunch. But Mrs Proudlock declined. She had sewing to do. Then, taking her leave, she drove home and killed her lover.’In the sensational
... Read more
Red, White, and Kind of Blue?

The Conservatives and the Americanization of Canadian Constitutional Culture

by David Schneiderman ...

Situated between two different constitutional traditions, those of the United Kingdom and the United States, Canada has maintained a distinctive third way: federal, parliamentary, and flexible. Yet in recent years it seems that Canadian constitutional culture has been moving increasingly in an American direction. Through the prorogation crises of 2008 and 2009, its senate reform proposals, and the ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Situated between two different constitutional traditions, those of the United Kingdom and the United States, Canada has maintained a distinctive third way: federal, parliamentary, and flexible. Yet in recent years it seems that Canadian constitutional culture has been moving increasingly in an American direction. Through the prorogation crises of 2008 and 2009, its senate reform proposals, and the
... Read more
Nothing Succeeds Like Failure

The Sad History of American Business Schools

by Steven Conn ...

Series series Histories of American Education
Do business schools actually make good on their promises of "innovative," "outside-the-box" thinking to train business leaders who will put society ahead of money-making? Do they help society by making better business leaders? No, they don't, Steven Conn asserts, and what's more they never have.In throwing down a gauntlet on the business of business schools, Conn's Nothing Succeeds Like Failure ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

Do business schools actually make good on their promises of "innovative," "outside-the-box" thinking to train business leaders who will put society ahead of money-making? Do they help society by making better business leaders? No, they don't, Steven Conn asserts, and what's more they never have.In throwing down a gauntlet on the business of business schools, Conn's Nothing Succeeds Like Failure
... Read more
Agricola: Invader

a must-read new series full of action and adventure set in the thrilling world of the Roman Empire

by Simon Turney ...

Series Book 1 - Agricola
SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN ADVENTURE NOVEL AGRICOLA: CONQUEROR AVAILABLE NOW!The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resource... ... Read more

$17.29 CAD

SIMON TURNEY'S THRILLING NEW ROMAN ADVENTURE NOVEL AGRICOLA: CONQUEROR AVAILABLE NOW!The story of Agricola, one of Ancient Rome's most epic figures. A thrilling new historical adventure series by Simon Turney, critically acclaimed author of Legion XXII and Sons of Rome.58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resource...
... Read more
The Flanker Dictionary of Newfoundland English

by Garry Cranford ...

A book for those who come from away and for us livyers. This work brings together words from indigenous cultures and words spoken and recorded in English from the time of the European discovery of the New Founde Lande in 1497. The dominant European language became English, imported from the West Country of England and enriched by settlers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

A book for those who come from away and for us livyers. This work brings together words from indigenous cultures and words spoken and recorded in English from the time of the European discovery of the New Founde Lande in 1497. The dominant European language became English, imported from the West Country of England and enriched by settlers from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Channel Islands, and
... Read more
Take a Walk on the Bright Side

Eleven decades of Bright family escapades

by Eugene Bright ...

Set against the backdrop of over one hundred years of world history, Take a Walk on the Bright Side begins with the story of Eugene Bright’s restless, entrepreneurial grandfather, Tom Bright, who uprooted his young family in 1907 to travel west and build a homestead in Saskatchewan. A few years later, he moved on and started over again in Montana, only to flee the United States when a ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

Set against the backdrop of over one hundred years of world history, Take a Walk on the Bright Side begins with the story of Eugene Bright’s restless, entrepreneurial grandfather, Tom Bright, who uprooted his young family in 1907 to travel west and build a homestead in Saskatchewan. A few years later, he moved on and started over again in Montana, only to flee the United States when a
... Read more
O zi minunată A Wonderful Day

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

by Sam Sagolski, KidKiddos Books ...

Series series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Romanian as their second language.This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned, he still managed to enjoy it. It turns out, that in every bad situation you can find a good thing and
... Read more
King of The Road

True Tales From A Legendary Ice Road Trucker

by Alex Debogorski ...

The highest-rated reality show ever to hit History Television, Ice Road Truckers follows the heart-pounding adventures of the tough-as-nails truckers who risk peril every day to deliver goods and supplies in Alaska and across Canada's frozen north. Alex Debogorski shares tales of his adventures, and misadventures, in the north, and explains, in his own entertaining voice, how he got to where he is ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

The highest-rated reality show ever to hit History Television, Ice Road Truckers follows the heart-pounding adventures of the tough-as-nails truckers who risk peril every day to deliver goods and supplies in Alaska and across Canada's frozen north. Alex Debogorski shares tales of his adventures, and misadventures, in the north, and explains, in his own entertaining voice, how he got to where he is
... Read more
The Comic Toolbox

How to be Funny Even if You're Not

by John Vorhaus ...

Comedy is not magic, not inspiration, not a “gift.” Mostly, it’s simple rules and structures—the logic of the illogical—tools that anyone can use.The Comic Toolbox is a straightforward, often humorous, workbook approach to comedy writing as creative problem solving. In it, veteran Hollywood comedy writer John Vorhaus offers his tools of the trade to writers, comics, and anyone else who wants to be ... Read more

$14.08 CAD

Comedy is not magic, not inspiration, not a “gift.” Mostly, it’s simple rules and structures—the logic of the illogical—tools that anyone can use.The Comic Toolbox is a straightforward, often humorous, workbook approach to comedy writing as creative problem solving. In it, veteran Hollywood comedy writer John Vorhaus offers his tools of the trade to writers, comics, and anyone else who wants to be
... Read more

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