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The Quality assurance Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Quality assurance

by Mackenzie Fields ...

This book is your ultimate Quality assurance resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Quality assurance's whole picture right away. Get countless Quality assurance facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Quality ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is your ultimate Quality assurance resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Quality assurance's whole picture right away. Get countless Quality assurance facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Quality
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World War II From Above

An Aerial View of the Global Conflict

by Jeremy Harwood ...

This pictorial military history examines the use of spy planes by both sides of WWII as they battled to gain advantage through aerial intelligence.In World War II From Above, Jeremy Harwood examines a little-known aspect of intelligence gathering operations as they evolved throughout the conflict. The volume features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs drawn from the archives ... Read more

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This pictorial military history examines the use of spy planes by both sides of WWII as they battled to gain advantage through aerial intelligence.In World War II From Above, Jeremy Harwood examines a little-known aspect of intelligence gathering operations as they evolved throughout the conflict. The volume features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs drawn from the archives
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Le Misanthrope de Molière

Questionnaire de lecture

by Marie-Charlotte Schneider, lePetitLitteraire ...

Series series Questionnaire de lecture
Testez vos connaissances sur Le Misanthrope de Molière !Ce questionnaire de lecture sur Le Misanthrope de Molière vous aidera à :• vérifier votre compréhension de la pièce• faire des liens entre la réalité et la fiction• approfondir votre analyse de l’œuvreCette ressource comprend un questionnaire de lecture et un corrigé complet et détaillé.À propos de la collection LePetitLitteraire.fr :... ... Read more

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Testez vos connaissances sur Le Misanthrope de Molière !Ce questionnaire de lecture sur Le Misanthrope de Molière vous aidera à :• vérifier votre compréhension de la pièce• faire des liens entre la réalité et la fiction• approfondir votre analyse de l’œuvreCette ressource comprend un questionnaire de lecture et un corrigé complet et détaillé.À propos de la collection LePetitLitteraire.fr :...
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Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors: The Essential Genealogical Guide to Early Modern Ulster

by William J Roulston ...

One of the greatest frustrations for generations of genealogical researchers has been that reliable guidance on sources for perhaps the most critical period in the establishment of their family’s links with Ulster, the period up to 1800, has proved to be so elusive. Not any more. This book can claim to be the first comprehensive guide for family historians searching for ancestors in seventeenth- ... Read more

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One of the greatest frustrations for generations of genealogical researchers has been that reliable guidance on sources for perhaps the most critical period in the establishment of their family’s links with Ulster, the period up to 1800, has proved to be so elusive. Not any more. This book can claim to be the first comprehensive guide for family historians searching for ancestors in seventeenth-
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The Mind of a Murderer

A glimpse into the darkest corners of the human psyche, from a leading forensic psychiatrist

by Richard Taylor ...

'An intricate and brilliantly written psychiatric perspective on the most perplexing of crimes' Kerry Daynes, author of The Dark Side of the Mind'Beautifully written and very dark' Nimco Ali OBE'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'.In his twenty-six years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases, ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'An intricate and brilliantly written psychiatric perspective on the most perplexing of crimes' Kerry Daynes, author of The Dark Side of the Mind'Beautifully written and very dark' Nimco Ali OBE'Whodunnit' doesn't matter so much, not to a forensic psychiatrist. We're more interested in the 'why'.In his twenty-six years in the field, Richard Taylor has worked on well over a hundred murder cases,
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What Does the Bible Say About...

by Thomas Nelson ...

Series series A to Z Series
Have you ever wondered: what does the Bible have to say about___?Now you fill in the blank.This Ultimate A to Z Resource applies biblical insight to hundreds of contemporary topics ranging from:AddictionPolitical infightingWorld hungerBirth controlFreewillDysfunctional familiesPrejudiceand Natural disastersIn this handy, portable index, you ca... ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Have you ever wondered: what does the Bible have to say about___?Now you fill in the blank.This Ultimate A to Z Resource applies biblical insight to hundreds of contemporary topics ranging from:AddictionPolitical infightingWorld hungerBirth controlFreewillDysfunctional familiesPrejudiceand Natural disastersIn this handy, portable index, you ca...
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Let's learn Learn Czech

by Let's Learn ...

Series series Let's Learn
Do You Like To Learn CzechLanguage ?Learn CzechWill Give You The Start Step To Learn It If you are looking for a language guide that holds your hand, works through exercises, or any of that.. this series is not for you. This is basically a Cliff Notes version of language. It has tables of common subjects (colors, numbers, days of the week, etc..) in English on the left and Czechon the right. It's ... Read more

$7.54 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do You Like To Learn CzechLanguage ?Learn CzechWill Give You The Start Step To Learn It If you are looking for a language guide that holds your hand, works through exercises, or any of that.. this series is not for you. This is basically a Cliff Notes version of language. It has tables of common subjects (colors, numbers, days of the week, etc..) in English on the left and Czechon the right. It's
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Xenolinguistics

Psychedelics, Language, and the Evolution of Consciousness

by Diana Slattery ...

Are language and consciousness co-evolving? Can psychedelic experience cast light on this topic? In the Western world, we stand at the dawn of the psychedelic age with advances in neuroscience; a proliferation of new psychoactive substances, both legal and illegal; the anthropology of ayahuasca use; and new discoveries in ethnobotany. From scientific papers to the individual trip reports on the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Are language and consciousness co-evolving? Can psychedelic experience cast light on this topic? In the Western world, we stand at the dawn of the psychedelic age with advances in neuroscience; a proliferation of new psychoactive substances, both legal and illegal; the anthropology of ayahuasca use; and new discoveries in ethnobotany. From scientific papers to the individual trip reports on the
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Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book Volume 1

The Quick and Easy Way to Learn the Basic Japanese Kanji [Downloadable Material Included]

by Eriko Sato Ph.D. ...

This is an invaluable study guide and practice book for learning basic Japanese kanji.Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice their written Japanese. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise written Japanese.This book presents the kanji characters that ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

This is an invaluable study guide and practice book for learning basic Japanese kanji.Learning Japanese Kanji Practice Book is intended for beginning students or experienced speakers who need to practice their written Japanese. Kanji are an essential part of the Japanese language and together with kana (hiragana and katakana) comprise written Japanese.This book presents the kanji characters that
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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
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The Gang That Wouldn't Write Straight

Wolfe, Thompson, Didion, Capote, and the New Journalism Revolution

by Marc Weingarten ...

. . . In Cold Blood, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Slouching Towards Bethlehem, The Armies of the Night . . .Starting in 1965 and spanning a ten-year period, a group of writers including Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Gay Talese, Hunter S. Thompson, Joan Didion, John Sack, and Michael Herr emerged and joined a few of their pioneering elders, including Truman Capote ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

. . . In Cold Blood, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Slouching Towards Bethlehem, The Armies of the Night . . .Starting in 1965 and spanning a ten-year period, a group of writers including Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Breslin, Gay Talese, Hunter S. Thompson, Joan Didion, John Sack, and Michael Herr emerged and joined a few of their pioneering elders, including Truman Capote
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Artful

by Ali Smith ...

The incomparable Ali Smith melds the tale and the essay into a magical hybrid form, a song of praise to the power of stories in our livesA book that refuses to be tied down to either fiction or the essay form, Artful is narrated by a character who is haunted-literally-by a former lover, the writer of a series of lectures about art and literature.A hypnotic dialogue unfolds, a duet between and a ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The incomparable Ali Smith melds the tale and the essay into a magical hybrid form, a song of praise to the power of stories in our livesA book that refuses to be tied down to either fiction or the essay form, Artful is narrated by a character who is haunted-literally-by a former lover, the writer of a series of lectures about art and literature.A hypnotic dialogue unfolds, a duet between and a
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Paradise

A totally addictive crime thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists, perfect for Autumn!

by Patricia Wolf ...

Series Book 2 - A DS Walker Thriller
Longlisted for the Australian Crime Fiction Award 2024'Wow... Non-stop action from the first pages... So suspenseful!... do yourself a favour and read it... one of my favourite books of 2023' Reader Review, 5 starsIn a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life...Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Longlisted for the Australian Crime Fiction Award 2024'Wow... Non-stop action from the first pages... So suspenseful!... do yourself a favour and read it... one of my favourite books of 2023' Reader Review, 5 starsIn a beach paradise, an unspeakable crime is committed. The only witness lies in a coma, fighting for her life...Australia's Gold Coast: On a stunningly beautiful stretch of coastline, a
... Read more
Drinking with Men

A Memoir

by Rosie Schaap ...

NPR “Best Books of 2013”BookPage Best Books of 2013Library Journal Best Books of 2013: MemoirFlavorwire 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2013A vivid, funny, and poignant memoir that celebrates the distinct lure of the camaraderie and community one finds drinking in bars.Rosie Schaap has always loved bars: the wood and brass and jukeboxes, ... ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

NPR “Best Books of 2013”BookPage Best Books of 2013Library Journal Best Books of 2013: MemoirFlavorwire 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2013A vivid, funny, and poignant memoir that celebrates the distinct lure of the camaraderie and community one finds drinking in bars.Rosie Schaap has always loved bars: the wood and brass and jukeboxes, ...
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The Compendium of Erotica

Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, and Love Potions Through the Ages

by Harry E. Wedeck ...

Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid's Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, ... Read more

$44.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid's Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism,
... Read more
The Angry Child

What Parents, Schools, and Society Can Do

by Brett J. Novick ...

Anger and violence have reached seemingly epidemic proportions within the fabric of our youth. From school violence, social media, to growing oppositional and defiant behaviors within the home; anger has surfaced more and more in the lifestyles of our youth. What are the answers? Should the focus be more on parental enrichment skills, or on social and emotional curriculum in school? Perhaps, ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

Anger and violence have reached seemingly epidemic proportions within the fabric of our youth. From school violence, social media, to growing oppositional and defiant behaviors within the home; anger has surfaced more and more in the lifestyles of our youth. What are the answers? Should the focus be more on parental enrichment skills, or on social and emotional curriculum in school? Perhaps,
... Read more
Thalidomide Catastrophe

by Martin Johnson ...

&quote;This momentous book is the first comprehensive history of thalidomide...It demonstrates how many thousands of victims could have been spared very late in the day if Chemie Grunenthal had taken any notice of the early alarms: ... [It] carries conviction by its scientific rigour, and the clarity of the writing. Fifty years after the deaths and sufferings, the thalidomide tragedy is marked by ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

&quote;This momentous book is the first comprehensive history of thalidomide...It demonstrates how many thousands of victims could have been spared very late in the day if Chemie Grunenthal had taken any notice of the early alarms: ... [It] carries conviction by its scientific rigour, and the clarity of the writing. Fifty years after the deaths and sufferings, the thalidomide tragedy is marked by
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Defining Sustainable Development for Our Common Future

A History of the World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission)

by Iris Borowy ...

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, alerted the world to the urgency of making progress toward economic development that could be sustained without depleting natural resources or harming the environment. Written by an international group of politicians, civil servants and experts on the environment and ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, alerted the world to the urgency of making progress toward economic development that could be sustained without depleting natural resources or harming the environment. Written by an international group of politicians, civil servants and experts on the environment and
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Commonly Misspelled Words

by BarCharts,Inc ...

Your guide for words that give everyone trouble; in school, at home or in the office. A wonderful collection of the most popular misspelled, confused and misused words. This guide includes: listing of commonly misspelled words, and listing of frequently misused/confused words. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Your guide for words that give everyone trouble; in school, at home or in the office. A wonderful collection of the most popular misspelled, confused and misused words. This guide includes: listing of commonly misspelled words, and listing of frequently misused/confused words.
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The Prepper's Guide to Foraging

How Wild Plants Can Supplement a Sustainable Lifestyle, Revised and Updated, Second Edition

by David Nash ...

Revised and updated.The Prepper's Guide to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available for to support a large-scale return to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Revised and updated.The Prepper's Guide to Foraging is not a plant identification guide in the traditional sense. It is instead a guide to using plants to supplement other means of food production and subsistence living. Author David Nash believes that there is not enough land available for to support a large-scale return to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the event of a large-scale disaster, but
... 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
The Indoor Epidemic

How Parents, Teachers, and Kids Can Start an Outdoor Revolution

by Erik Shonstrom ...

The Indoor Epidemic is an accessible, readable book that educators, parents, policymakers, and general readers can use to develop an in-depth understanding of the role the outdoors has played in our evolutionary and cultural history—and how it affects their own daily life. Readers will be astounded by the depth to which a sedentary, indoor lifestyle has negatively affected their ability to live a ... Read more

$44.99 CAD

The Indoor Epidemic is an accessible, readable book that educators, parents, policymakers, and general readers can use to develop an in-depth understanding of the role the outdoors has played in our evolutionary and cultural history—and how it affects their own daily life. Readers will be astounded by the depth to which a sedentary, indoor lifestyle has negatively affected their ability to live a
... Read more
Profession urbaniste

by Beaudet, Gérard ...

Ayant pour objet la ville et les processus d’urbanisation, l’urbaniste mobilise, pour remplir sa mission, des savoirs et compétences disciplinaires variés (sociologie, économie, génie civil, sciences politiques, architecture urbaine, géographie, sciences de la gestion, etc.). Né en début de deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle dans le sillage des préoccupations hygiénistes et longtemps préoccupé par les ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Ayant pour objet la ville et les processus d’urbanisation, l’urbaniste mobilise, pour remplir sa mission, des savoirs et compétences disciplinaires variés (sociologie, économie, génie civil, sciences politiques, architecture urbaine, géographie, sciences de la gestion, etc.). Né en début de deuxième moitié du XIXe siècle dans le sillage des préoccupations hygiénistes et longtemps préoccupé par les
... Read more
Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, 29th Edition

Who They Are, What They Want, How to Win Them Over

by Jeff Herman ...

If you want to get published, read this book!Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Countless writers have turned to this book to figure out how to decipher the hidden codes to getting ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to get published, read this book!Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Countless writers have turned to this book to figure out how to decipher the hidden codes to getting
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