Reference & Language in Nonfiction eBooks

Correct Your Spanish Blunders, 2nd Edition

by Jean Yates ...

A witty, fast-paced guide to eliminating those annoying and frustrating Spanish bloopersMixing genders, inverting subjects and objects, and trusting falsos amigos (a.k.a., false cognates) are just a few of the blunders English-speaking Spanish-language learners commonly make. In Correct Your Spanish Blunders, veteran Spanish teacher Jean Yates identifies these and other common trouble spots and ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

A witty, fast-paced guide to eliminating those annoying and frustrating Spanish bloopersMixing genders, inverting subjects and objects, and trusting falsos amigos (a.k.a., false cognates) are just a few of the blunders English-speaking Spanish-language learners commonly make. In Correct Your Spanish Blunders, veteran Spanish teacher Jean Yates identifies these and other common trouble spots and
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The Murder of Mr Moonlight

The tragic story of a young widow’s search for happiness and the killing of an innocent man

by Catherine Fegan ...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'I was a very vulnerable young woman with three small children. I was lost ... Pat Quirke tried to come in and control everything'Bobby Ryan's disappearance in rural Tipperary in June 2011 mystified all who knew him. The truck-driver and part-time DJ (known as Mr Moonlight) was an easy-going fellow with no enemies. Or so everyone thought.When Ryan's body was found 22 ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'I was a very vulnerable young woman with three small children. I was lost ... Pat Quirke tried to come in and control everything'Bobby Ryan's disappearance in rural Tipperary in June 2011 mystified all who knew him. The truck-driver and part-time DJ (known as Mr Moonlight) was an easy-going fellow with no enemies. Or so everyone thought.When Ryan's body was found 22
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Security Unbound

Enacting Democratic Limits

by Jef Huysmans ...

Series series Critical Issues in Global Politics
Security concerns have mushroomed. Increasingly numerous areas of life are governed by security policies and technologies. Security Unbound argues that when insecurities pervade how we relate to our neighbours, how we perceive international politics, how governments formulate policies, at stake is not our security but our democracy. Security is not in the first instance a right or value but a ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

Security concerns have mushroomed. Increasingly numerous areas of life are governed by security policies and technologies. Security Unbound argues that when insecurities pervade how we relate to our neighbours, how we perceive international politics, how governments formulate policies, at stake is not our security but our democracy. Security is not in the first instance a right or value but a
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The New Yale Book of Quotations

Edited by Fred R. Shapiro ...

A revised, enlarged, and updated edition of this authoritative and entertaining reference book —named the #2 essential home library reference book by the Wall Street Journal“Shapiro does original research, earning [this] volume a place on the quotation shelf next to Bartlett's and Oxford's.”—William Safire, New York Times Magazine (on the original edition)“A quotations book with footnotes that are ... Read more

$56.99 CAD

A revised, enlarged, and updated edition of this authoritative and entertaining reference book —named the #2 essential home library reference book by the Wall Street Journal“Shapiro does original research, earning [this] volume a place on the quotation shelf next to Bartlett's and Oxford's.”—William Safire, New York Times Magazine (on the original edition)“A quotations book with footnotes that are
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Le Dernier Procès

L'affaire Jacques Delisle

by Kathryne Lamontagne ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Que s'est-il passé le matin du 12 novembre 2009 ? À ce jour, seul Jacques Delisle le sait.Retraité de la Cour d'appel du Québec, Jacques Delisle était un magistrat respecté et même craint par certains. Sa vie bascule en juin 2010 lorsqu'il devient le premier juge au Canada à être accusé pour le meurtre prémédité de son épouse. Au terme d'un procès très médiatisé, un jury reconnaît sa culpabilité, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Que s'est-il passé le matin du 12 novembre 2009 ? À ce jour, seul Jacques Delisle le sait.Retraité de la Cour d'appel du Québec, Jacques Delisle était un magistrat respecté et même craint par certains. Sa vie bascule en juin 2010 lorsqu'il devient le premier juge au Canada à être accusé pour le meurtre prémédité de son épouse. Au terme d'un procès très médiatisé, un jury reconnaît sa culpabilité,
... Read more
The Isaac Asimov Handbook - Everything You Need To Know About Isaac Asimov

by Garrett Gilliam ...

This book is your ultimate Isaac Asimov 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 Isaac Asimov's whole picture right away. Get countless Isaac Asimov facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Isaac Asimov Handbook is the ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is your ultimate Isaac Asimov 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 Isaac Asimov's whole picture right away. Get countless Isaac Asimov facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Isaac Asimov Handbook is the
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Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation

by Thomas Strentz ...

Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation, Third Edition, explores the methods and strategies for confronting the nine types of subjects typically encountered in hostage/suicide sieges by correctional staff and law enforcement crisis negotiators. Strentz, an experienced negotiator who designed and directed the FBI’s hostage negotiator program, lays out the critical elements that are required for ... Read more

$73.99 CAD

Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation, Third Edition, explores the methods and strategies for confronting the nine types of subjects typically encountered in hostage/suicide sieges by correctional staff and law enforcement crisis negotiators. Strentz, an experienced negotiator who designed and directed the FBI’s hostage negotiator program, lays out the critical elements that are required for
... Read more
KIND

The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work

by Graham Allcott ...

**Winner - Business Book Awards 2025**What if someone told you the key to success was kindness?While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

**Winner - Business Book Awards 2025**What if someone told you the key to success was kindness?While it doesn't always make headlines, there is a growing recognition that kindness is vital to strong performance at work. In the broad range of leadership skills, kindness is inherently quieter, more personal and harder to see – and yes, less interesting or cinematic than controversial tweets and
... Read more
Process and Reality. Illustrated

by Alfred North Whitehead ...

Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead is a groundbreaking philosophical work that introduces his process philosophy, a dynamic framework for understanding reality as a continuous flow of interconnected events. Published in 1929, this seminal text challenges traditional static views of existence, offering a vision of the universe as an evolving process shaped by relationships, creativity, ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead is a groundbreaking philosophical work that introduces his process philosophy, a dynamic framework for understanding reality as a continuous flow of interconnected events. Published in 1929, this seminal text challenges traditional static views of existence, offering a vision of the universe as an evolving process shaped by relationships, creativity,
... Read more
The Musical Instrument Desk Reference

A Guide to How Band and Orchestral Instruments Work

by Michael J. Pagliaro ...

In The Musical Instrument Desk Reference, Michael Pagliaro, musical instrument authority extraordinaire, provides the one-stop shop for those in need of a quick, visually-rich reference guide to band and orchestral instruments. Descriptions and illustrations of everything from the physics of sound to detailed discussions of each orchestra and band instrument make this work the ideal desktop ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

In The Musical Instrument Desk Reference, Michael Pagliaro, musical instrument authority extraordinaire, provides the one-stop shop for those in need of a quick, visually-rich reference guide to band and orchestral instruments. Descriptions and illustrations of everything from the physics of sound to detailed discussions of each orchestra and band instrument make this work the ideal desktop
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The Handover

How Bigwigs and Bureaucrats Transferred Canada's Best Publisher and the Best Part of Our Literary Heritage to a Foreign Multinational

by Elaine Dewar ...

Until recently, McClelland and Stewart had been known as “The Canadian Publisher,” the country’s longest-lived and best independent press. Its dynamic leader Jack McClelland worked with successive provincial and federal governments to help draft policies in the 1960s and 70s which ensured that Canadian stories would, for the first time in the nation’s history, be told and published by Canadians. M ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Until recently, McClelland and Stewart had been known as “The Canadian Publisher,” the country’s longest-lived and best independent press. Its dynamic leader Jack McClelland worked with successive provincial and federal governments to help draft policies in the 1960s and 70s which ensured that Canadian stories would, for the first time in the nation’s history, be told and published by Canadians. M
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Masterclass: Writing Crime Fiction

How to create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail biting twists in crime and detective fiction

by Rosemary Rowe ...

Do you have an idea for a gripping crime novel?Would you like to know how to plot your book flawlessly?Do you want to create beautifully crafted characters and nail biting twists?This book is designed for anyone who wants to write an unputdownable crime novel. Whatever your subgenre, whether Scandi-crime or detective 'cosies', this book is full of inspirational advice, acute insights and practical ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Do you have an idea for a gripping crime novel?Would you like to know how to plot your book flawlessly?Do you want to create beautifully crafted characters and nail biting twists?This book is designed for anyone who wants to write an unputdownable crime novel. Whatever your subgenre, whether Scandi-crime or detective 'cosies', this book is full of inspirational advice, acute insights and practical
... Read more
The Student Pilot Manual: Airports, Human Factors, Flight Preparation

The Student Pilot Manual, #4

by Stephen Walmsley ...

Series Book 4 - The Student Pilot Manual
If you find yourself peering up at the sky as a plane roars past, there is a good chance you have caught the aviation bug and are fascinated by anything that flies. The Student Pilot Manual provides the perfect foundation for aspiring pilots to take the next step on their aviation journey.Volume 4 of this series contains three important topics that all pilots must master:Pilots can visit many ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you find yourself peering up at the sky as a plane roars past, there is a good chance you have caught the aviation bug and are fascinated by anything that flies. The Student Pilot Manual provides the perfect foundation for aspiring pilots to take the next step on their aviation journey.Volume 4 of this series contains three important topics that all pilots must master:Pilots can visit many
... Read more
Photographer's Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P950

Getting the Most from Nikon's Superzoom Digital Camera

by Alexander White ...

This book, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P950 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P950.The book explains ... Read more

$14.08 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book, by Alexander S. White, is a complete guide to the operation of the Nikon Coolpix P950 digital camera. The book explains all shooting modes, menus, functions, and controls of this superzoom camera, illustrated by more than 300 full-color images. The guide shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to get excellent results using the many features of the P950.The book explains
... Read more
Take It from Me

An Agent's Guide to Building a Nonfiction Writing Career from Scratch

by Alia Hanna Habib ...

**From the literary agent behind some of today’s most successful authors comes a narrative guide geared specifically to the needs of aspiring and working nonfiction writers, demystifying the world of publishing and offering a practical roadmap to getting your book published.“An invaluable resource.”—Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed“I really, really wish I had this book when I was ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**From the literary agent behind some of today’s most successful authors comes a narrative guide geared specifically to the needs of aspiring and working nonfiction writers, demystifying the world of publishing and offering a practical roadmap to getting your book published.“An invaluable resource.”—Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed“I really, really wish I had this book when I was
... 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
Two Is Enough

A Couple's Guide to Living Childless by Choice

by Laura S Scott ...

Fall in love. Get married. Have children. For most couples, marriage and children go hand in hand. And yet, the number of people choosing childlessness is on the rise. These are the childless by choice-people who have actively decided not to have children—rather than the childless by circumstance.In Two Is Enough, Laura S. Scott explores the assumptions surrounding childrearing, and explores the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Fall in love. Get married. Have children. For most couples, marriage and children go hand in hand. And yet, the number of people choosing childlessness is on the rise. These are the childless by choice-people who have actively decided not to have children—rather than the childless by circumstance.In Two Is Enough, Laura S. Scott explores the assumptions surrounding childrearing, and explores the
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Small-Block Chevy Engine Buildups HP1400

by Editors of Chevy High Performance Mag ...

How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups. ... Read more

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How to build small-block Chevy engines for maximum performance. Includes sections on heads, cams, exhaust systems, induction modifications, dyno-tested engine combinations, and complete engine build-ups.
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Write Naked

A Bestseller's Secrets to Writing Romance & Navigating the Path to Success

by Jennifer Probst ...

Learn how to transform your passion for writing into a career. New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Probst reveals her pathway to success, from struggling as a new writer to signing a seven-figure deal. Write Naked intermingles personal essays on craft with down-to-earth advice on writing romance in the digital age. Probst will teach you how to:• Commit to your current work-in-progress, get ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Learn how to transform your passion for writing into a career. New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Probst reveals her pathway to success, from struggling as a new writer to signing a seven-figure deal. Write Naked intermingles personal essays on craft with down-to-earth advice on writing romance in the digital age. Probst will teach you how to:• Commit to your current work-in-progress, get
... Read more
301 expressions pour parler comme les Français

by Johan Tekfak (Français authentique) ...

301 expressions authentiques pour apprendre le français, expliquées et commentées par Johan Tekfak, le prof de FLE au million d’abonnés sur YouTube. Avec les enregistrements audio des expressions, des vidéos et des quiz.« Mon prof est chelou », « Ça fait un bail », « Tu assures »...Les Français utilisent de nombreuses expressions dont la compréhension échappe souvent aux non-francophones et que l ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

301 expressions authentiques pour apprendre le français, expliquées et commentées par Johan Tekfak, le prof de FLE au million d’abonnés sur YouTube. Avec les enregistrements audio des expressions, des vidéos et des quiz.« Mon prof est chelou », « Ça fait un bail », « Tu assures »...Les Français utilisent de nombreuses expressions dont la compréhension échappe souvent aux non-francophones et que l
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Immediate Fiction

A Complete Writing Course

by Jerry Cleaver ...

Covering the entire process from story building to manuscript preparation and marketing, Jerry Cleaver shows the novice and experienced writer how to start writing and how to get immediate results.Readers will find everything they need to know about managing time, finding an idea, getting the first word down on the page, staying unblocked, shaping ideas into compelling stories, and submitting ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

Covering the entire process from story building to manuscript preparation and marketing, Jerry Cleaver shows the novice and experienced writer how to start writing and how to get immediate results.Readers will find everything they need to know about managing time, finding an idea, getting the first word down on the page, staying unblocked, shaping ideas into compelling stories, and submitting
... Read more
Laura Secord

by Terry Barber ...

Series series Acts of Courage
Laura Secord is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Laura Secord (1775-1868) found herself caught up in the War of 1812 after U.S. ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Laura Secord is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Laura Secord (1775-1868) found herself caught up in the War of 1812 after U.S.
... Read more
The Dyslexia Guide for Adults

Practical Tools to Improve Executive Functioning, Boost Literacy Skills, and Develop Your Unique Strengths

by Marci Peterson ...

Learn how to thrive with dyslexia as an adultNo matter when you're diagnosed, living with dyslexia can be a challenge—but it can also make you a unique and creative thinker. The Dyslexia Guide for Adults helps you boost your confidence with advice for embracing your greatest strengths. With these proven strategies and exercises, you'll learn to understand yourself better as you navigate social ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to thrive with dyslexia as an adultNo matter when you're diagnosed, living with dyslexia can be a challenge—but it can also make you a unique and creative thinker. The Dyslexia Guide for Adults helps you boost your confidence with advice for embracing your greatest strengths. With these proven strategies and exercises, you'll learn to understand yourself better as you navigate social
... Read more
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Tunes into TV

by Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Uncle John channel-surfs through America’s favorite pastime: television.What does Homer Simpson call “friend…mother…secret lover?” Television, you meathead! Here comes your wacky neighbor Uncle John to present TV the way only he can. From test patterns to Top Chef, from My Three Sons to Mad Men, as well as TV news, advertising, scandals, sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, and yadda yadda yadda, Uncle ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Uncle John channel-surfs through America’s favorite pastime: television.What does Homer Simpson call “friend…mother…secret lover?” Television, you meathead! Here comes your wacky neighbor Uncle John to present TV the way only he can. From test patterns to Top Chef, from My Three Sons to Mad Men, as well as TV news, advertising, scandals, sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, and yadda yadda yadda, Uncle
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