Reference & Language in Nonfiction eBooks

From Notes to Narrative

Writing Ethnographies That Everyone Can Read

by Kristen Ghodsee ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Ethnography centers on the culture of everyday life. So it is ironic that most scholars who do research on the intimate experiences of ordinary people write their books in a style that those people cannot understand. In recent years, the ethnographic method has spread from its original home in cultural anthropology to fields such as sociology, marketing, media studies, law, criminology, education, ... Read more

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Ethnography centers on the culture of everyday life. So it is ironic that most scholars who do research on the intimate experiences of ordinary people write their books in a style that those people cannot understand. In recent years, the ethnographic method has spread from its original home in cultural anthropology to fields such as sociology, marketing, media studies, law, criminology, education,
... Read more
The Symphonic Repertoire Volume II

The First Golden Age of the Viennese Symphony: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert

by A. Peter Brown ...

Series Book 2 - The Symphonic Repertoire
Central to the repertoire of Western art music since the 18th century, the symphony has come to be regarded as one of the ultimate compositional challenges. Surprisingly, heretofore there has been no truly extensive, broad-based treatment of the genre, and the best of the existing studies are now several decades old. In this five-volume series, A. Peter Brown explores the symphony from its 18th ... Read more

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Central to the repertoire of Western art music since the 18th century, the symphony has come to be regarded as one of the ultimate compositional challenges. Surprisingly, heretofore there has been no truly extensive, broad-based treatment of the genre, and the best of the existing studies are now several decades old. In this five-volume series, A. Peter Brown explores the symphony from its 18th
... Read more
The Kids Who Aren't Okay

The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools

by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. ...

From a child psychologist and New York Times bestselling authority on schools, a groundbreaking guide for educators seeking to support the exploding number of students struggling with mental health challenges and concerning behaviors at school.The Kids Who Aren’t Okay opens with sobering statistics: higher than ever rates of concerning behaviors at school, anxiety, depression, chronic absenteeism, ... Read more

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From a child psychologist and New York Times bestselling authority on schools, a groundbreaking guide for educators seeking to support the exploding number of students struggling with mental health challenges and concerning behaviors at school.The Kids Who Aren’t Okay opens with sobering statistics: higher than ever rates of concerning behaviors at school, anxiety, depression, chronic absenteeism,
... Read more
Reclaiming Our Students

by Hannah Beach, Tamara Neufeld Strijack ...

Children are more anxious, aggressive, and shut down than ever.Faced with this epidemic of emotional health crises and behavioural problems, teachers are asking themselves what went wrong. Why have we lost our students? More importantly: How can we get them back? Hannah Beach, a celebrated educator and specialist in the field of emotional health, and Tamara Neufeld Strijack, clinicalcounsellor and ... Read more

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Children are more anxious, aggressive, and shut down than ever.Faced with this epidemic of emotional health crises and behavioural problems, teachers are asking themselves what went wrong. Why have we lost our students? More importantly: How can we get them back? Hannah Beach, a celebrated educator and specialist in the field of emotional health, and Tamara Neufeld Strijack, clinicalcounsellor and
... Read more
Live to Ride

Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle

by Peter Flax ...

A visual celebration of the beauty and lure of bicycle culture by renowned cycling journalist Peter Flax.Live to Ride is an ode to cycling from one of the world’s most respected cycling journalists. The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It can literally transport you to places you want to go—to your school or office, to the summit of a local hilltop, to some objective in ... Read more

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A visual celebration of the beauty and lure of bicycle culture by renowned cycling journalist Peter Flax.Live to Ride is an ode to cycling from one of the world’s most respected cycling journalists. The bicycle is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It can literally transport you to places you want to go—to your school or office, to the summit of a local hilltop, to some objective in
... Read more
How to Hear from God Study Guide

Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions

by Joyce Meyer ...

God wants to speak to you on a One-to-one basis, every day. He wants to take you step by step to the good things He has in store for you. In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which He speaks is vital toward ... Read more

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God wants to speak to you on a One-to-one basis, every day. He wants to take you step by step to the good things He has in store for you. In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, sometimes it's hard enough to hear yourself think, much less take a minute to stop and listen for the voice of God. But learning to recognize God's voice and the many ways in which He speaks is vital toward
... Read more
The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery

From Empty Page to Finished Mystery in Just 52 Weekends--A Dynamic Step-by-Step Program

by Robert J. Ray ...

Like Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, Sara Paretsky and Thomas Harris, you, too, can learn the trade secrets of quality detective fiction.It's true. Just one year from now, you can deliver a completed mystery novel to a publisher--by writing only on weekends. Authors Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick guide you through the entire mystery-writing process, from creating a killer to polishing off the ... Read more

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Like Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, Sara Paretsky and Thomas Harris, you, too, can learn the trade secrets of quality detective fiction.It's true. Just one year from now, you can deliver a completed mystery novel to a publisher--by writing only on weekends. Authors Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick guide you through the entire mystery-writing process, from creating a killer to polishing off the
... Read more
Academic Writing Essentials

by Vineeta Prasad ...

Are you struggling with academic writing and looking to improve your skills? Look no further than Academic Writing Essentials! With this valuable resource, you can learn the essential skills needed to write clear, concise, and effective academic papers. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, Academic Writing Essentials provides practical tips and guidance to help you succeed. By ... Read more

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Are you struggling with academic writing and looking to improve your skills? Look no further than Academic Writing Essentials! With this valuable resource, you can learn the essential skills needed to write clear, concise, and effective academic papers. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional, Academic Writing Essentials provides practical tips and guidance to help you succeed. By
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Writing for Busy Readers

Communicate More Effectively in the Real World

by Todd Rogers, Jessica Lasky-Fink ...

Writing well is for school. Writing effectively is for life.**Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink offer the most valuable practical writing advice today. Building on their own research in behavioral science, they outline cognitive facts about how people actually read and distill them into six principles that will transform the power of your writing:Less is moreMake reading easyDesign for easy ... Read more

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Writing well is for school. Writing effectively is for life.**Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink offer the most valuable practical writing advice today. Building on their own research in behavioral science, they outline cognitive facts about how people actually read and distill them into six principles that will transform the power of your writing:Less is moreMake reading easyDesign for easy
... Read more
The Power of Teams: How to create and lead thriving school teams

by Samuel Crome ...

In education, resources and time are scarce, yet the demand for performance is sky high. School leaders invest money and labour into improving their schools, navigating trade offs along the way. But what if one of the biggest improvements we could make to our schools was something we already do? What if enhancing teamwork so that school teams thrive, was actually the secret ingredient to success ... Read more

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In education, resources and time are scarce, yet the demand for performance is sky high. School leaders invest money and labour into improving their schools, navigating trade offs along the way. But what if one of the biggest improvements we could make to our schools was something we already do? What if enhancing teamwork so that school teams thrive, was actually the secret ingredient to success
... Read more
The Second Estate

How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy

by Ray D. Madoff ...

Named by The New Yorker as one of the Best Books of 2025 and featured on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepherd.A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America’s most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them.Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United St... ... Read more

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Named by The New Yorker as one of the Best Books of 2025 and featured on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepherd.A revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America’s most consequential public deception: how the rich get richer using tools the government gave them.Amid conflicting narratives about the drivers of wealth and inequality in the United St...
... Read more
Narrow Focus

The Narrow Boat Books

by Marie Browne ...

Series series The Narrow Boat Books
Peace and tranquillity. For once nothing terrible is happening. After years of dodgy moorings, ankle-deep mud, exploding toilets and all the other normalities of live-aboard life, the Brownes now seem to have found the perfect spot in which to park Minerva, their aging narrowboat. Marie and family finally find the time to work on the outside of the boat and even take a holiday or two. It looks as ... Read more

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Peace and tranquillity. For once nothing terrible is happening. After years of dodgy moorings, ankle-deep mud, exploding toilets and all the other normalities of live-aboard life, the Brownes now seem to have found the perfect spot in which to park Minerva, their aging narrowboat. Marie and family finally find the time to work on the outside of the boat and even take a holiday or two. It looks as
... Read more
That's Not What This Book Is About

by Joanna Johnson ...

Embark on an emotional journey with Joanna Johnson as she navigates life's twists and turns, encountering remarkable individuals and absorbing life-changing insights along the way. Prepare to dive into your own memories, finding solace and inspiration in the enduring forces of love, strength, and human bonds that resonate throughout this captivating story!Learn more about Joanna Johnson at www ... Read more

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Embark on an emotional journey with Joanna Johnson as she navigates life's twists and turns, encountering remarkable individuals and absorbing life-changing insights along the way. Prepare to dive into your own memories, finding solace and inspiration in the enduring forces of love, strength, and human bonds that resonate throughout this captivating story!Learn more about Joanna Johnson at www
... Read more
Fais ce qu’il faut ! / Do The Right Thing!

by Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand ...

Illustrated by Iesha Wright ...

« Fais ce qui est juste !» est une excellente façon d’apprendre aux enfants la valeur de l’intégrité. Ils découvriront des exemples concrets de bonnes actions, comme : respecter les règles, être honnête, assumer ses responsabilités, oser dire non, tenir ses promesses, être responsable, gentil, patient et digne de confiance, et faire les bons choix. De charmantes illustrations mettent en valeur ces ... Read more

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« Fais ce qui est juste !» est une excellente façon d’apprendre aux enfants la valeur de l’intégrité. Ils découvriront des exemples concrets de bonnes actions, comme : respecter les règles, être honnête, assumer ses responsabilités, oser dire non, tenir ses promesses, être responsable, gentil, patient et digne de confiance, et faire les bons choix. De charmantes illustrations mettent en valeur ces
... Read more
The End of Education

Redefining the Value of School

by Neil Postman ...

In this comprehensive response to the education crisis, the author of Teaching as a Subversive Activity returns to the subject that established his reputation as one of our most insightful social critics. Postman presents useful models with which schools can restore a sense of purpose, tolerance, and a respect for learning. ... Read more

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In this comprehensive response to the education crisis, the author of Teaching as a Subversive Activity returns to the subject that established his reputation as one of our most insightful social critics. Postman presents useful models with which schools can restore a sense of purpose, tolerance, and a respect for learning.
... Read more
Amy pour la vie : Portrait

by Sophian Fanen ...

À travers ce portrait, Sophian Fanen revient sur la vie tragique de la comète Amy Winehouse. De son enfance musicale à sa mort alcoolisée le 23 juillet 2011, il explore les multiples facettes de cette chanteuse-née, devenue à 22 ans seulement une star mondiale, fragile et excessive, traquée par tous les tabloïds britanniques. Dans ce récit, fruit d’une longue enquête, il dévoile les coulisses d’un ... Read more

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À travers ce portrait, Sophian Fanen revient sur la vie tragique de la comète Amy Winehouse. De son enfance musicale à sa mort alcoolisée le 23 juillet 2011, il explore les multiples facettes de cette chanteuse-née, devenue à 22 ans seulement une star mondiale, fragile et excessive, traquée par tous les tabloïds britanniques. Dans ce récit, fruit d’une longue enquête, il dévoile les coulisses d’un
... Read more
Chroniques du Temps Brisé

by VICTOR IRONSCRUSHER ...

Time is not a straight line. It is a fractured mirror. And for Dr. Elara Venn, a terrifying vision of the future is about to bleed through.In the year 2128, the world is haunted by "Time Echoes"—harmless, ghostly images from the past. For quantum physicist Dr. Elara Venn, they are a fascinating field of study. But her work becomes a race for survival when she witnesses an echo that is not from the ... Read more

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Time is not a straight line. It is a fractured mirror. And for Dr. Elara Venn, a terrifying vision of the future is about to bleed through.In the year 2128, the world is haunted by "Time Echoes"—harmless, ghostly images from the past. For quantum physicist Dr. Elara Venn, they are a fascinating field of study. But her work becomes a race for survival when she witnesses an echo that is not from the
... Read more
The Cultural Tutor

A Modern Guide to History, Art and Philosophy in 49 Short Chapters

by Sheehan Quirke ...

'The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry' TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES'For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and wit' ALAIN DE BOTTON'A rema... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

'The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry' TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES'For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and wit' ALAIN DE BOTTON'A rema...
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The Unfolding Of Language

by Guy Deutscher ...

'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented.' So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to ... Read more

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'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented.' So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to
... Read more
The Royal Butler

My remarkable life of royal service with Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more

by Grant Harrold ...

'I genuinely can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review***Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

'I genuinely can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review***Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family.
... Read more
Box Office Poison

Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops

by Tim Robey ...

*****A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK OF NOVEMBER 2024***"A wild success." —** Publishers Weekly**"A surefire hit." —Library Journal STARRED review"A brilliant star turn." —Andrew O’HaganA riotous and revealing story of Hollywood’s most spectacular flops and how they ended careers, bankrupted studios and changed film history."Failure fascinates, for all the reasons that success is a drag…”* ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

*****A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK OF NOVEMBER 2024***"A wild success." —** Publishers Weekly**"A surefire hit." —Library Journal STARRED review"A brilliant star turn." —Andrew O’HaganA riotous and revealing story of Hollywood’s most spectacular flops and how they ended careers, bankrupted studios and changed film history."Failure fascinates, for all the reasons that success is a drag…”*
... Read more
Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory

by Zoltán Kövecses ...

The phenomenon known as metaphor is an extremely complex mental event - we cannot capture its complexity if we tie ourselves to existing standard views on metaphor. This book offers fresh insight into metaphor, updating an established theory, conceptual metaphor theory (CMT), in the context of current cognitive linguistic theory, and clarifying many of the issues that researchers in the study of ... Read more

$32.79 CAD

The phenomenon known as metaphor is an extremely complex mental event - we cannot capture its complexity if we tie ourselves to existing standard views on metaphor. This book offers fresh insight into metaphor, updating an established theory, conceptual metaphor theory (CMT), in the context of current cognitive linguistic theory, and clarifying many of the issues that researchers in the study of
... Read more
The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

by Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
... Read more
Turning Pro

Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work

by Steven Pressfield ...

The Follow-up to Steven Pressfield's bestselling THE WAR OF ART"You don't need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to do is change your mind." -- Steven PressfieldTURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT'S NOT EASYWhen we turn pro, we give up a life that we may have become extremely comfortable with. WE give up a self that we have come to identify with and to call our own.TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT ... Read more

$13.73 CAD

The Follow-up to Steven Pressfield's bestselling THE WAR OF ART"You don't need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to do is change your mind." -- Steven PressfieldTURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT'S NOT EASYWhen we turn pro, we give up a life that we may have become extremely comfortable with. WE give up a self that we have come to identify with and to call our own.TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT
... Read more

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