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Sir Edward Coke and the Reformation of the Laws

Religion, Politics and Jurisprudence, 1578–1616

by David Chan Smith ...

Series series Cambridge Studies in English Legal History
Throughout his early career, Sir Edward Coke joined many of his contemporaries in his concern about the uncertainty of the common law. Coke attributed this uncertainty to the ignorance and entrepreneurship of practitioners, litigants, and other users of legal power whose actions eroded confidence in the law. Working to limit their behaviours, Coke also simultaneously sought to strengthen royal ... Read more

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Throughout his early career, Sir Edward Coke joined many of his contemporaries in his concern about the uncertainty of the common law. Coke attributed this uncertainty to the ignorance and entrepreneurship of practitioners, litigants, and other users of legal power whose actions eroded confidence in the law. Working to limit their behaviours, Coke also simultaneously sought to strengthen royal
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Large et rivage

Contes inédits

by Jocelyn Bérubé ...

Jocelyn Bérubé, conteur d’origine gaspésienne, nous offre dans ce livre des contes inédits ayant tous en commun le thème de la mer. Il évoque aussi notre beau fleuve, le Saint-Laurent, que les Premières Nations nommaient « le grand fleuve qui marche ». Ce titre est disponible en PDF sur tous les sites de vente et en ePub3 enrichi pour les tablettes IPad, KoboArc et par ordinateur avec le logiciel ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Jocelyn Bérubé, conteur d’origine gaspésienne, nous offre dans ce livre des contes inédits ayant tous en commun le thème de la mer. Il évoque aussi notre beau fleuve, le Saint-Laurent, que les Premières Nations nommaient « le grand fleuve qui marche ». Ce titre est disponible en PDF sur tous les sites de vente et en ePub3 enrichi pour les tablettes IPad, KoboArc et par ordinateur avec le logiciel
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Émergence insoumise

Réflexions sur la persistance du racisme systémique envers les femmes autochtones

by Cyndy Wylde ...

Émergence insoumise s’ouvre sur un souvenir de l’autrice qui attend un taxi après un cours : « Non, mais croyez-vous vraiment que moi, une femme des Premières Nations, je vais aller attendre seule le soir, à Val-d’Or? » Ces mots, adressés au gardien qui lui indique que les portes de l’université sont sur le point de fermer, seront le catalyseur d’une réflexion sur le sort réservé aux femmes ... Read more

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Émergence insoumise s’ouvre sur un souvenir de l’autrice qui attend un taxi après un cours : « Non, mais croyez-vous vraiment que moi, une femme des Premières Nations, je vais aller attendre seule le soir, à Val-d’Or? » Ces mots, adressés au gardien qui lui indique que les portes de l’université sont sur le point de fermer, seront le catalyseur d’une réflexion sur le sort réservé aux femmes
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Book Crush

For Kids and Teens--Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Interest

by Nancy Pearl, Sasquatch ...

Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget?In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be.Pearl ... Read more

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Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget?In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be.Pearl
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Star Hunter - The Original Classic Edition

by Norton Andre ...

Star Hunter is a typical Andre Norton buddy story about two characters who dont like each other very well. In fact, one of them has had the other brainwashed, to be passed off as the heir to a fortune .. and to be used as someones puppet. They end up trekking on foot across an unexplored planet, pursued by bizarre creatures, trying to figure out a mysterious alien device that has entrapped and ... Read more

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Star Hunter is a typical Andre Norton buddy story about two characters who dont like each other very well. In fact, one of them has had the other brainwashed, to be passed off as the heir to a fortune .. and to be used as someones puppet. They end up trekking on foot across an unexplored planet, pursued by bizarre creatures, trying to figure out a mysterious alien device that has entrapped and
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Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin

Forty Years of Funny Stuff

by Calvin Trillin ...

For at least forty years, Calvin Trillin has committed blatant acts of funniness all over the place—in The New Yorker, in one-man off-Broadway shows, in his “deadline poetry” for The Nation, in comic novels like Tepper Isn’t Going Out, in books chronicling his adventures as a happy eater, and in the column USA Today called “simply the funniest regular column in journalism.”Now Trillin selects the ... Read more

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For at least forty years, Calvin Trillin has committed blatant acts of funniness all over the place—in The New Yorker, in one-man off-Broadway shows, in his “deadline poetry” for The Nation, in comic novels like Tepper Isn’t Going Out, in books chronicling his adventures as a happy eater, and in the column USA Today called “simply the funniest regular column in journalism.”Now Trillin selects the
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Ethics 101

From Altruism and Utilitarianism to Bioethics and Political Ethics, an Exploration of the Concepts of Right and Wrong

by Brian Boone ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this ... Read more

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Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this
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Five Plays by the TEAM

Give Up! Start Over!; A Thousand Natural Shocks; Particularly in the Heartland; Architecting; Mission Drift

by The Team ...

Series series Oberon Modern Playwrights
Includes the plays: Give Up! Start Over! (In the darkest of times I look to Richard Nixon for hope); A Thousand Natural Shocks; Particularly in the Heartland; Architecting; Mission Drift.Founded in 2004, the TEAM is an internationally-acclaimed Brooklyn-based collaborative ensemble. Once described as “Gertrude Stein meets MTV,” the TEAM's mission is to make new work about the experience of living ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Includes the plays: Give Up! Start Over! (In the darkest of times I look to Richard Nixon for hope); A Thousand Natural Shocks; Particularly in the Heartland; Architecting; Mission Drift.Founded in 2004, the TEAM is an internationally-acclaimed Brooklyn-based collaborative ensemble. Once described as “Gertrude Stein meets MTV,” the TEAM's mission is to make new work about the experience of living
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Everything

A Maximalist Style Guide

by Abigail Ahern ...

Welcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism.A style that embraces the all-out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment. Maximalism is the epitome of passion, one in which Scandi-style, stripped bare and pared-back interiors have no place. Abigail Ahern guides us through the sea change in the world of ... Read more

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Welcome to the 'more is more' world of decorating, or as it's more commonly know in the business, Maximalism.A style that embraces the all-out: beautiful colour palettes, luxurious textiles, patterns and embellishment. Maximalism is the epitome of passion, one in which Scandi-style, stripped bare and pared-back interiors have no place. Abigail Ahern guides us through the sea change in the world of
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I Am Bride

How to Take the WE Out of Wedding (and Other Useful Advice)

by Laura Willcox ...

"One of the best books for brides . . . Her satirical, tongue-in-cheek take on making your wedding all about yourself will offer some much-needed laughs." — Real SimpleIn this bridal gag gift, Upright Citizens Brigade comedian Laura Willcox writes in the voice of an overbearing, outrageous wedding planner, covering all aspects of a wedding—from the moment of engagement (hopefully with the ring you ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"One of the best books for brides . . . Her satirical, tongue-in-cheek take on making your wedding all about yourself will offer some much-needed laughs." — Real SimpleIn this bridal gag gift, Upright Citizens Brigade comedian Laura Willcox writes in the voice of an overbearing, outrageous wedding planner, covering all aspects of a wedding—from the moment of engagement (hopefully with the ring you
... Read more
Football: Great Writing About the National Sport

A Library of America Special Publication

by Various ...

Men’s Journal**’s “Ultimate Football Reading List”**“First-rate” sports writing on American football from an all-star line-up that includes Red Smith, Jimmy Breslin, Michael Lewis, and more (Wall Street Journal)Since football’s meteoric rise in the mid-twentieth century, the standout writers on the sport have gone behind and beyond the spectacle to reveal the complexity, the contradictions... ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Men’s Journal**’s “Ultimate Football Reading List”**“First-rate” sports writing on American football from an all-star line-up that includes Red Smith, Jimmy Breslin, Michael Lewis, and more (Wall Street Journal)Since football’s meteoric rise in the mid-twentieth century, the standout writers on the sport have gone behind and beyond the spectacle to reveal the complexity, the contradictions...
... Read more
Outline Your Book in 1 Hour

A Simple, Step-by-Step System to Go from Idea to Clear, Sellable Story Fast

by Heather Cardona ...

If you’ve ever had an amazing story idea… only to get stuck trying to figure out the middle…If you’ve spent weeks researching, brainstorming, and creating Pinterest boards instead of writing Chapter One…If you have characters you love but no idea how to turn them into a complete story…This book is for you.Because the problem isn’t your creativity.You don’t need a better idea. You don’t need three ... Read more

$14.08 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you’ve ever had an amazing story idea… only to get stuck trying to figure out the middle…If you’ve spent weeks researching, brainstorming, and creating Pinterest boards instead of writing Chapter One…If you have characters you love but no idea how to turn them into a complete story…This book is for you.Because the problem isn’t your creativity.You don’t need a better idea. You don’t need three
... Read more
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson ...

Series series Oxford Bookworms Library
A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Rosemary BorderYou are walking through the streets of London. It is getting dark and you want to get home quickly. You enter a narrow side-street. Everything is quiet, but as you pass the door of a large, windowless building, you hear a key turning in the lock. A man comes out and looks at you. You have never seen ... Read more

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A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Rosemary BorderYou are walking through the streets of London. It is getting dark and you want to get home quickly. You enter a narrow side-street. Everything is quiet, but as you pass the door of a large, windowless building, you hear a key turning in the lock. A man comes out and looks at you. You have never seen
... Read more
The Road to Recovery: Navigating Your Successful Personal Injury Case in Ontario

by Richard Auger, Brenda Hollingsworth ...

A personal injury claim shouldn't add to your painIf you're dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident in Ontario, it's hard to know where to turn or which route to take. Not only are you grappling with your physical and psychological trauma, but the stress and confusion of navigating a personal injury claim are also adding to your pain and suffering. Plus, the personal injury broker ... Read more

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A personal injury claim shouldn't add to your painIf you're dealing with the aftermath of a serious accident in Ontario, it's hard to know where to turn or which route to take. Not only are you grappling with your physical and psychological trauma, but the stress and confusion of navigating a personal injury claim are also adding to your pain and suffering. Plus, the personal injury broker
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The Unofficial Guide to Las Vegas

by Bob Sehlinger, Seth Kubersky ...

Series series Unofficial Guides
Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Las Vegas vacation.How do some guests always seem to find the best restaurants, the best shows, the best hotels—and still come home with winnings in their pockets? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In Las Vegas, every minute and every ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Save time and money with in-depth reviews, ratings, and details from the trusted source for a successful Las Vegas vacation.How do some guests always seem to find the best restaurants, the best shows, the best hotels—and still come home with winnings in their pockets? Why do some guests pay full price for their visit when others can save hundreds of dollars? In Las Vegas, every minute and every
... Read more
NIV, Clear Focus Bible

Read more of the Bible with better focus using the Bionic Reading Method

by Zondervan ...

Series series Clear Focus
Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you’ve read a passage multiple times in a row and still can’t recall what it says? The NIV Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading® method, which enables you to read more and with greater comprehension. Developed by scientists and Swiss designer, Bionic Reading® bolds the portion of each word most ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Finally, a resource to keep your mind from wandering while reading the Bible!Have you ever realized you’ve read a passage multiple times in a row and still can’t recall what it says? The NIV Clear Focus Bible uses Bionic Reading® method, which enables you to read more and with greater comprehension. Developed by scientists and Swiss designer, Bionic Reading® bolds the portion of each word most
... Read more
Mornings with Barney

The True Story of an Extraordinary Beagle

by Dick Wolfsie ...

I enrolled Barney in obedience school. If I had known how being bad’ would be part of his charm and would add to his success on camera, I might have given this more thought. I was impressed with the legendary school’s sales pitch, including their money-back guarantee. But when I said my dog was a beagle, there was dead silence on her end of the phone . . . then a good-natured laugh. I was just ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

I enrolled Barney in obedience school. If I had known how being bad’ would be part of his charm and would add to his success on camera, I might have given this more thought. I was impressed with the legendary school’s sales pitch, including their money-back guarantee. But when I said my dog was a beagle, there was dead silence on her end of the phone . . . then a good-natured laugh. I was just
... Read more
The Big Book Of Name Possibilities A Book Of Names, Meanings And Origins

by M'tain Dubois ...

A book full of awesome name possibilities, if you are looking for the right name for your up coming child this is the book for you! ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A book full of awesome name possibilities, if you are looking for the right name for your up coming child this is the book for you!
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A Northwest Orient Airlines Electra L-188C Crashes Near Tell City, Indiana March 17, 1960

by Robert Grey Reynolds ...

The crash of a Lockheed Electra L-188C near Tell City, Indiana was the third major disaster involving the Electras to occur within a year's time. The Electra was a propeller plane that possessed the speed of a jet and had considerable power. The Tell City crash was pivotal for after this the FAA reduced its flying speed from 400 mph while investigations were carried out regarding the problems that ... Read more

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The crash of a Lockheed Electra L-188C near Tell City, Indiana was the third major disaster involving the Electras to occur within a year's time. The Electra was a propeller plane that possessed the speed of a jet and had considerable power. The Tell City crash was pivotal for after this the FAA reduced its flying speed from 400 mph while investigations were carried out regarding the problems that
... Read more
Morning Miracle

Inside the Washington Post A Great Newspaper Fights for Its Life

by Dave Kindred ...

An in-depth look at the Washington Post from a Pulitzer Prize–nominated Post veteran. Morning Miracle definitively answers the question “Do newspapers still matter?” with a resounding yes.What The Kingdom and the Power did for the New York Times, Morning Miracle will do for the Washington Post. A reporter for more than forty years, Dave Kindred takes you inside the heart of the legendary newspaper ... Read more

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An in-depth look at the Washington Post from a Pulitzer Prize–nominated Post veteran. Morning Miracle definitively answers the question “Do newspapers still matter?” with a resounding yes.What The Kingdom and the Power did for the New York Times, Morning Miracle will do for the Washington Post. A reporter for more than forty years, Dave Kindred takes you inside the heart of the legendary newspaper
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Penguin Readers Level 3: Moomin and the Hat (ELT Graded Reader)

Adapted and Shortened Edition

by Tove Jansson ...

Series Book 3 - Penguin Readers
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling
... Read more
Murder Machine

by Gene Mustain, Jerry Capeci ...

"The inside story of a single Brooklyn gang that killed more Americans than the Iraqi army."—Mike McAlary, columnist, New York PostThey were the DeMeo gang—the most deadly hit men in organized crime. Their Mafia higher-ups came to know, use, and ultimately fear them as the Murder Machine. They killed for profit and for pleasure, following cold-blooded plans and wild whims, from the mean streets of ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"The inside story of a single Brooklyn gang that killed more Americans than the Iraqi army."—Mike McAlary, columnist, New York PostThey were the DeMeo gang—the most deadly hit men in organized crime. Their Mafia higher-ups came to know, use, and ultimately fear them as the Murder Machine. They killed for profit and for pleasure, following cold-blooded plans and wild whims, from the mean streets of
... Read more
Presumed Guilty

What the Jury Never Knew About Laci Peterson's Murder and Why Scott Peterson Should Not Be on Death Row

by Matt Dalton ...

No one knows the story behind the sensational headlines of the Scott Peterson murder trial better than defense attorney Matt Dalton. For six straight months after Peterson's arrest, Dalton was the defense's only full-time investigative attorney on the case. During that time, he lived in Modesto and investigated every element of the case, interviewing scores of witnesses, reviewing more than 35,000 ... Read more

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No one knows the story behind the sensational headlines of the Scott Peterson murder trial better than defense attorney Matt Dalton. For six straight months after Peterson's arrest, Dalton was the defense's only full-time investigative attorney on the case. During that time, he lived in Modesto and investigated every element of the case, interviewing scores of witnesses, reviewing more than 35,000
... Read more
Perilous Power

The Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy

by Noam Chomsky, Gilbert Achcar, Stephen R. Shalom ...

Series series Chomsky from Routledge
Updated with a new preface by Gilbert Achar, covering events since 2007 including the late-2023 renewal of military conflict between Israel and Hamas, this new edition provides readers with an essential critical perspective on the US role in the Middle East.The volatile Middle East is the site of vast resources, profound passions, frequent crises, and long-standing conflicts, as well as a major ... Read more

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Updated with a new preface by Gilbert Achar, covering events since 2007 including the late-2023 renewal of military conflict between Israel and Hamas, this new edition provides readers with an essential critical perspective on the US role in the Middle East.The volatile Middle East is the site of vast resources, profound passions, frequent crises, and long-standing conflicts, as well as a major
... Read more

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