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El Hacker - Novelas en español para pre-intermedios (A2)

Spanish Novels Series, #10

by Paco Ardit ...

Series Book 10 - Spanish Novels Series
¿Estás buscando historias para mejorar tu español?Sé lo difícil que es encontrar buenos libros para ayudarte a aprender un nuevo idioma.Usualmente no tienes un vocabulario extenso.No puedes leer novelas largas y complejas destinadas a hablantes nativos.Te gustaría ir directamente a las cosas divertidas, pero tal vez sea demasiado difícil para ti ahora.Las típicas lecturas fáciles en español para ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

¿Estás buscando historias para mejorar tu español?Sé lo difícil que es encontrar buenos libros para ayudarte a aprender un nuevo idioma.Usualmente no tienes un vocabulario extenso.No puedes leer novelas largas y complejas destinadas a hablantes nativos.Te gustaría ir directamente a las cosas divertidas, pero tal vez sea demasiado difícil para ti ahora.Las típicas lecturas fáciles en español para
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Human Rights and Common Good

Collected Essays Volume III

by John Finnis ...

Series series Collected Essays of John Finnis
This central volume in the Collected Essays brings together John Finnis's wide-ranging contribution to fundamental issues in political philosophy. The volume begins by examining the general theory of political community and social justice. It includes the powerful and well-known Maccabaean Lecture on Bills of Rights -- a searching critique of Ronald Dworkin's moral-political arguments and ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

This central volume in the Collected Essays brings together John Finnis's wide-ranging contribution to fundamental issues in political philosophy. The volume begins by examining the general theory of political community and social justice. It includes the powerful and well-known Maccabaean Lecture on Bills of Rights -- a searching critique of Ronald Dworkin's moral-political arguments and
... Read more
Gather

Richard Van Camp on the Joy of Storytelling

by Richard Van Camp ...

Series Book 3 - Writers on Writing
WINNER OF THE 2022 NORTHWORDS BOOK AWARDStories are medicine. During a time of heightened isolation, bestselling author Richard Van Camp shares what he knows about the power of storytelling—and offers some of his own favourite stories from Elders, friends, and family.Gathering around a campfire, or the dinner table, we humans have always told stories. Through them, we define our identities and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

WINNER OF THE 2022 NORTHWORDS BOOK AWARDStories are medicine. During a time of heightened isolation, bestselling author Richard Van Camp shares what he knows about the power of storytelling—and offers some of his own favourite stories from Elders, friends, and family.Gathering around a campfire, or the dinner table, we humans have always told stories. Through them, we define our identities and
... Read more
Gareth Jones - Eyewitness to the Holodomor

by Professor Ray Gamache ...

Gareth Jones (1905-1934), the young Welsh investigative journalist, is revered in Ukraine as a national hero and is now rightly recognised as the first reporter to reveal the horror of the Holodomor, the Soviet Government-induced famine of the early 1930s, which killed millions of Ukrainians. Gareth Jones - Eyewitness to the Holodomor is a meticulous study of the efforts made by the the ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Gareth Jones (1905-1934), the young Welsh investigative journalist, is revered in Ukraine as a national hero and is now rightly recognised as the first reporter to reveal the horror of the Holodomor, the Soviet Government-induced famine of the early 1930s, which killed millions of Ukrainians. Gareth Jones - Eyewitness to the Holodomor is a meticulous study of the efforts made by the the
... Read more
Marketing the Law Firm: Business Development Techniques

by Sally J. Schmidt ...

“Sally Schmidt's book, Marketing the Law Firm: Business Development Techniques, is a bible, a must-read, and a springboard to law firm marketing for any new or seasoned marketing professional. Its frequent updates are easy to insert and the range of information is nearly exhaustive.” —Rita Menz, former Director of Client Relations, Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP, New YorkIn today's economy, ... Read more

$1,003.99 CAD

“Sally Schmidt's book, Marketing the Law Firm: Business Development Techniques, is a bible, a must-read, and a springboard to law firm marketing for any new or seasoned marketing professional. Its frequent updates are easy to insert and the range of information is nearly exhaustive.” —Rita Menz, former Director of Client Relations, Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler, LLP, New YorkIn today's economy,
... Read more
Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French, Premium Third Edition

by Eliane Kurbegov ...

Gain the language skills you want with this bestselling French workbook!Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author explains one—and only one—grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Gain the language skills you want with this bestselling French workbook!Practice Makes Perfect: Basic French is the proven companion to your French-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, the author explains one—and only one—grammar concept and illustrates it with clear examples. These lessons are purposefully short, so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, and go at a pace that
... Read more
How Fiction Works

by James Wood ...

In the tradition of E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel and Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel, James Wood's How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction--an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power.Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

In the tradition of E. M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel and Milan Kundera's The Art of the Novel, James Wood's How Fiction Works is a scintillating study of the magic of fiction--an analysis of its main elements and a celebration of its lasting power.Here one of the most prominent and stylish critics of our time looks into the machinery of storytelling to ask some fundamental questions: What do
... Read more
Meat & Potatoes of Plastic Injection Moulding

by Danny Kerridge ...

The Plastics Injection Moulding arena is a worldwide arena where different cultures use different methods, however the base set of instructions or how we do things in this arena stick true. As we progress through the different levels of advancement, ie: operator, operator-setter, material handler, diesetter, troubleshooter, die-trialer. we get asked or instructed to do things, we may even get told ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Plastics Injection Moulding arena is a worldwide arena where different cultures use different methods, however the base set of instructions or how we do things in this arena stick true. As we progress through the different levels of advancement, ie: operator, operator-setter, material handler, diesetter, troubleshooter, die-trialer. we get asked or instructed to do things, we may even get told
... Read more
How Dreams Speak

An Interactive Journey into Your Subconscious (150+ Symbols, Illustrated and Fully Explained)

by Nicole Chilton ...

Unlock the mysteries!What does it mean to dream about a doll? Perhaps your inner child needs to come out and play. Or what if you find yourself flying high above the earth? It’s your sleeping mind urging your waking mind to look to the future and think about your deepest aspirations. Richly illustrated in watercolor and with explanations and intuitive prompts throughout, How Dreams Speak is a ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Unlock the mysteries!What does it mean to dream about a doll? Perhaps your inner child needs to come out and play. Or what if you find yourself flying high above the earth? It’s your sleeping mind urging your waking mind to look to the future and think about your deepest aspirations. Richly illustrated in watercolor and with explanations and intuitive prompts throughout, How Dreams Speak is a
... Read more
The Power Of ARTICULATION The Blueprint For Lifelong Success

by LORENZO LAMBERT ...

When we talk about personal development, we're really talking about building a better version of ourselves. It's about growth, learning, and becoming more of who we want to be. At the heart of this journey is something called articulation – the ability to express our thoughts, feelings, and desires clearly. It's not just about speaking well; it's about understanding ourselves deeply enough to put ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When we talk about personal development, we're really talking about building a better version of ourselves. It's about growth, learning, and becoming more of who we want to be. At the heart of this journey is something called articulation – the ability to express our thoughts, feelings, and desires clearly. It's not just about speaking well; it's about understanding ourselves deeply enough to put
... Read more
Perilous Enchantment

The True History of Faeries

by Sarah Clegg ...

A compendium of fairies and fairy lore through the centuries, told through a magical year in search of the fae from the author of the “remarkable” (Literary Review) Woman’s Lore.Fairy stories and fae lore are ancient—yet fairy stories continue to transform and enthrall our imaginations generation after generation. From Tolkien’s elves to Sarah J. Maas’s high fae, storytellers have reinterpreted ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

A compendium of fairies and fairy lore through the centuries, told through a magical year in search of the fae from the author of the “remarkable” (Literary Review) Woman’s Lore.Fairy stories and fae lore are ancient—yet fairy stories continue to transform and enthrall our imaginations generation after generation. From Tolkien’s elves to Sarah J. Maas’s high fae, storytellers have reinterpreted
... Read more
The Generic Qualitative Approach to a Dissertation in the Social Sciences

A Step by Step Guide

by Sandra Kostere, Kim Kostere ...

The Generic Qualitative Approach to a Dissertation in the Social Sciences: A Step by Step Guide is a practical guide for the graduate students and faculty planning and executing a generic qualitative dissertation in the social sciences. Generic qualitative research is a methodology that seeks to understand human experience by taking a qualitative stance and using qualitative procedures. Based on ... Read more

$40.99 CAD

The Generic Qualitative Approach to a Dissertation in the Social Sciences: A Step by Step Guide is a practical guide for the graduate students and faculty planning and executing a generic qualitative dissertation in the social sciences. Generic qualitative research is a methodology that seeks to understand human experience by taking a qualitative stance and using qualitative procedures. Based on
... Read more
Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way

Understanding Statistics and Probability with Star Wars, LEGO, and Rubber Ducks

by Will Kurt ...

Fun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples.Probability and statistics are increasingly important in a huge range of professions. But many people use data in ways they don't even understand, meaning they aren't getting the most from it. Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way will change that.This book will give you a complete understanding of ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

Fun guide to learning Bayesian statistics and probability through unusual and illustrative examples.Probability and statistics are increasingly important in a huge range of professions. But many people use data in ways they don't even understand, meaning they aren't getting the most from it. Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way will change that.This book will give you a complete understanding of
... Read more
Not Exactly Lying

Fake News and Fake Journalism in American History

by Andie Tucher ...

Winner, 2023 Columbia University Press Distinguished Book AwardWinner, 2023 Frank Luther Mott / Kappa Tau Alpha Research AwardWinner, 2023 Journalism Studies Division Book Award, International Communication AssociationWinner, 2023 History Book Award, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationLong before the current preoccupation with “fake news,” American newspapers routi... ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Winner, 2023 Columbia University Press Distinguished Book AwardWinner, 2023 Frank Luther Mott / Kappa Tau Alpha Research AwardWinner, 2023 Journalism Studies Division Book Award, International Communication AssociationWinner, 2023 History Book Award, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass CommunicationLong before the current preoccupation with “fake news,” American newspapers routi...
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The Third Ear

You Can Learn Any Language

by Chris Lonsdale ...

You've admired people who are fluent in a foreign language. You've seen the way they impress others at parties, get more job opportunities and have the most fun while travelling. You can be just like them. You just need to understand and follow a few simple steps to unleash your hidden talent - something we call your Third Ear. Learn the 5 most important sentences to get started. The 60 key words ... Read more

$18.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

You've admired people who are fluent in a foreign language. You've seen the way they impress others at parties, get more job opportunities and have the most fun while travelling. You can be just like them. You just need to understand and follow a few simple steps to unleash your hidden talent - something we call your Third Ear. Learn the 5 most important sentences to get started. The 60 key words
... Read more
Life Sentence

The Brief and Tragic Career of Baltimore’s Deadliest Gang Leader

by Mark Bowden ...

In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes readers inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight gang members in prisonSandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon’s ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

In this unprecedented deep dive into inner-city gang life, Mark Bowden takes readers inside a Baltimore gang, offers an in-depth portrait of its notorious leader, and chronicles the 2016 FBI investigation that landed eight gang members in prisonSandtown is one of the deadliest neighborhoods in the world; it earned Baltimore its nickname Bodymore, Murderland, and was made notorious by David Simon’s
... Read more
Constructivism

Theory, Perspectives, and Practice

by Catherine Twomey Fosnot ...

This enduring bestseller remains the most comprehensive examination of constructivism and its relationship to teaching and learning. Closing the gap between theory and practice, well-known scholars make constructivism accessible by showing its application in everyday classrooms. Building on the success of the first edition, the authors have completely updated this popular text and expanded its ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

This enduring bestseller remains the most comprehensive examination of constructivism and its relationship to teaching and learning. Closing the gap between theory and practice, well-known scholars make constructivism accessible by showing its application in everyday classrooms. Building on the success of the first edition, the authors have completely updated this popular text and expanded its
... Read more
Alphabetical

How Every Letter Tells a Story

by Michael Rosen ...

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters for ever.How on Earth did we fix upon our twenty-six letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

From minding your Ps and Qs to wondering why X should mark the spot, Alphabetical is a book for everyone who loves words and language. Whether it's how letters are arranged on keyboards or Viking runes, textspeak or zip codes, this book will change the way you think about letters for ever.How on Earth did we fix upon our twenty-six letters, what do they really mean, and how did we come to write
... Read more
Joyce's Ulysses for Everyone

Or How to Skip Reading It the First Time

by John Mood ...

Most scholarly writing about Joyces Ulysses has concentrated on its parallels with Homer''s Odyssey, Catholic theology, Dublins streets, Shakespearean references (especially Hamlet} , all of which, and much more, Joyce included in his novel but emphasizing the interpretation of these overlays to the story has led to the book appearing almost impenetrable to readers who might otherwise enjoy it ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

Most scholarly writing about Joyces Ulysses has concentrated on its parallels with Homer''s Odyssey, Catholic theology, Dublins streets, Shakespearean references (especially Hamlet} , all of which, and much more, Joyce included in his novel but emphasizing the interpretation of these overlays to the story has led to the book appearing almost impenetrable to readers who might otherwise enjoy it
... Read more
Braided Learning

Illuminating Indigenous Presence through Art and Story

by Susan D. Dion ...

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous activism have made many Canadians uncomfortably aware of how little they know about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. In Braided Learning, Lenape-Potowatomi scholar and educator Susan Dion shares her approach to learning and teaching about Indigenous histories and perspectives.Métis leader Louis Riel illuminated the connection between ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous activism have made many Canadians uncomfortably aware of how little they know about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. In Braided Learning, Lenape-Potowatomi scholar and educator Susan Dion shares her approach to learning and teaching about Indigenous histories and perspectives.Métis leader Louis Riel illuminated the connection between
... Read more
A Public Empire

Property and the Quest for the Common Good in Imperial Russia

by Ekaterina Pravilova ...

"Property rights" and "Russia" do not usually belong in the same sentence. Rather, our general image of the nation is of insecurity of private ownership and defenselessness in the face of the state. Many scholars have attributed Russia's long-term development problems to a failure to advance property rights for the modern age and blamed Russian intellectuals for their indifference to the issues of ... Read more

$49.99 CAD

"Property rights" and "Russia" do not usually belong in the same sentence. Rather, our general image of the nation is of insecurity of private ownership and defenselessness in the face of the state. Many scholars have attributed Russia's long-term development problems to a failure to advance property rights for the modern age and blamed Russian intellectuals for their indifference to the issues of
... Read more
CELPIP Speaking, the Complete Guide: Tips, Practice Tests & Examples for CELPIP Tasks 1-8

by Jackie Bolen ...

Improve your score on the CELPIP speaking exam!Master the 8 tasks for the CELPIP speaking test quickly and easily. Learn how to structure your answers and do the practice questions and tests. It's everything you need to ace this important English exam.Jackie Bolen has twenty years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Improve your score on the CELPIP speaking exam!Master the 8 tasks for the CELPIP speaking test quickly and easily. Learn how to structure your answers and do the practice questions and tests. It's everything you need to ace this important English exam.Jackie Bolen has twenty years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English
... Read more
How to Plan for Retirement

Proven Strategies to Calculate How Much You'll Need, Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio, Maximize Social Security, Avoid Costly Mistakes, and Enjoy Greater Peace of Mind

by Olle Martinsson ...

You've saved for decades. Now comes the harder part: making sure that balance survives a market drop, a health scare, or twenty-plus years of spending, instead of just looking sufficient on the day you retire.Do you know exactly how much you need to retire, or are you working off a figure you saw in an article once and never checked again? Do you know when to claim Social Security, or are you ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

You've saved for decades. Now comes the harder part: making sure that balance survives a market drop, a health scare, or twenty-plus years of spending, instead of just looking sufficient on the day you retire.Do you know exactly how much you need to retire, or are you working off a figure you saw in an article once and never checked again? Do you know when to claim Social Security, or are you
... Read more
Melanie, Bird with a Broken Wing

A Mother's Story

by Beth Harry Ph.D. ...

Gripping, raw, and beautiful, this book reveals the struggles and rewards of caring for a child with severe disability and helps professionals work more sensitively and effectively with families of children with special needs. Written with grace and candor by special education professional Beth Harry, the book chronicles the life of her daughter, Melanie, who was born with a rare form of cerebral ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

Gripping, raw, and beautiful, this book reveals the struggles and rewards of caring for a child with severe disability and helps professionals work more sensitively and effectively with families of children with special needs. Written with grace and candor by special education professional Beth Harry, the book chronicles the life of her daughter, Melanie, who was born with a rare form of cerebral
... Read more

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