Reference & Language in Nonfiction eBooks

Developing Mathematical Reasoning

Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms

by Pamela Weber Harris ...

Series series Corwin Mathematics Series
Math is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able.Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions–will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do.Memorization tricks and ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

Math is not rote-memorizable. Math is not random-guessable. Math is figure-out-able.Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math—math that is free of distortions–will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do.Memorization tricks and
... Read more
Bayesian Statistics the Fun Way

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

by Will Kurt ...

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

$35.19 CAD

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

by Emmanuèle Vallas-Lenerz, Sylvie DIBOS-LACROUX ...

Series series Les guides pratiques pour tous
La vie de la copropriété est multiple et complexe. Elle peut générer des dépenses et des conflits importants, voire des contentieux. Cet ouvrage très complet se présente sous forme alphabétique pour une utilisation simple, le lecteur peut ainsi accéder directement au thème qui l’intéresse (Bruit, Charges, Travaux, Ravalement, Syndic, etc.). Il couvre tous les aspects de la copropriété : des règles ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

La vie de la copropriété est multiple et complexe. Elle peut générer des dépenses et des conflits importants, voire des contentieux. Cet ouvrage très complet se présente sous forme alphabétique pour une utilisation simple, le lecteur peut ainsi accéder directement au thème qui l’intéresse (Bruit, Charges, Travaux, Ravalement, Syndic, etc.). Il couvre tous les aspects de la copropriété : des règles
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Writing the Intimate Character

Create Unique, Compelling Characters Through Mastery of Point of View

by Jordan Rosenfeld ...

Craft Vibrant Characters and an Intimate Reading ExperienceThe key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters who populate the world of your story. Understanding and effectively using point of view allows you to write a powerful narrative that draws readers in and engages them with characters in a meaningful way. Through a ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Craft Vibrant Characters and an Intimate Reading ExperienceThe key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the unforgettable protagonists, antagonists, and secondary characters who populate the world of your story. Understanding and effectively using point of view allows you to write a powerful narrative that draws readers in and engages them with characters in a meaningful way. Through a
... Read more
Identity Politics in the Age of Genocide

The Holocaust and Historical Representation

by David B. MacDonald ...

Series series Routledge Advances in International Relations and Global Politics
In an era of globalization and identity politics, this book explores how Holocaust imagery and vocabulary have been appropriated and applied to other genocides.The author examines how the Holocaust has impacted on other ethnic and social groups, asking whether the Holocaust as a symbol is a useful or destructive means of reading non-Jewish history. This volume:explains the rise of the Holocaust as ... Read more

$97.99 CAD

In an era of globalization and identity politics, this book explores how Holocaust imagery and vocabulary have been appropriated and applied to other genocides.The author examines how the Holocaust has impacted on other ethnic and social groups, asking whether the Holocaust as a symbol is a useful or destructive means of reading non-Jewish history. This volume:explains the rise of the Holocaust as
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Lenin

A Biography

by Robert Service ...

**A critically acclaimed portrait of Vladimir Lenin, from one of the finest scholars of modern and Soviet era Russia.'This book deserves a place among the best studies of one of the most fascinating figures in modern history' – Harold Shukman, The Times**A colossal figure whose influence on twentieth-century history cannot be underestimated, Lenin’s full story remains somewhat unknown. Drawing on ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

**A critically acclaimed portrait of Vladimir Lenin, from one of the finest scholars of modern and Soviet era Russia.'This book deserves a place among the best studies of one of the most fascinating figures in modern history' – Harold Shukman, The Times**A colossal figure whose influence on twentieth-century history cannot be underestimated, Lenin’s full story remains somewhat unknown. Drawing on
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When the Night Comes Falling

A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders

by Howard Blum ...

Instant New York Times BestsellerThe definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the story was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.“Compelling. . . . Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story.”—Kirkus ReviewsWhen the Ni... ... Read more

$18.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Instant New York Times BestsellerThe definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the story was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.“Compelling. . . . Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story.”—Kirkus ReviewsWhen the Ni...
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The Curiosity of School

Education And The Dark Side Of Enlightenment

by Zander Sherman ...

It's one thing we all have in common. We've all been to school. But as Zander Sherman shows in this fascinating, often shocking account of institutionalized education, sending your kids off to school was not always normal. In fact, school is a very recent invention. Taking the reader back to 19th-century Prussia, where generals, worried about soldiers' troubling individuality, sought a way to ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

It's one thing we all have in common. We've all been to school. But as Zander Sherman shows in this fascinating, often shocking account of institutionalized education, sending your kids off to school was not always normal. In fact, school is a very recent invention. Taking the reader back to 19th-century Prussia, where generals, worried about soldiers' troubling individuality, sought a way to
... Read more
Une lacune de la langue

« En quoi l’oreille se trouverait-elle froissée du mot professeuse ? »

by Marie-Louise Gagneur ...

Series series Bibliothèque littéraire
Un sujet brûlant agite le monde des lettres et les colonnes des gazettes pendant l’été 1891. Marie-Louise Gagneur (1832-1902), qui a publié des livres remarqués, n’en peut plus d’être appelée « auteur » ou « écrivain ». Elle s’adresse à l’Académie française pour que celle-ci prenne en considération la féminisation de certains mots dont le masculin s’est assuré l’exclusivité.En 2019, ça va mieux. ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

Un sujet brûlant agite le monde des lettres et les colonnes des gazettes pendant l’été 1891. Marie-Louise Gagneur (1832-1902), qui a publié des livres remarqués, n’en peut plus d’être appelée « auteur » ou « écrivain ». Elle s’adresse à l’Académie française pour que celle-ci prenne en considération la féminisation de certains mots dont le masculin s’est assuré l’exclusivité.En 2019, ça va mieux.
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Understanding Show, Don't Tell (And Really Getting It)

Skill Builders, #1

by Janice Hardy ...

Series Book 1 - Skill Builders
Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to.Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing--showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you struggle with show, don't tell? You don't have to.Award-winning author Janice Hardy (and founder of the popular writing site, Fiction University) takes you deep into one of the most frustrating aspects of writing--showing, and not telling. She'll help you understand what show, don't tell means, teach you how to spot told prose in your writing, and reveal why common advice on how to fix it
... Read more
The Power of Creativity (Book 1)

Learning How to Build Lasting Habits, Face Your Fears and Change Your Life

by Bryan Collins ...

Series Book 1 - The Power of Creativity
Are you ready to build habits, face your fears and change your life?Because that’s the Power of Creativity.This book is for new writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists and anyone who has ever asked questions like “How can I become more creative?” or, “How can I get more ideas?” or “How can I focus on my thoughts and just let them flow?”If you’ve ever struggled with a problem or challenge in your ... Read more

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Are you ready to build habits, face your fears and change your life?Because that’s the Power of Creativity.This book is for new writers, musicians, filmmakers, artists and anyone who has ever asked questions like “How can I become more creative?” or, “How can I get more ideas?” or “How can I focus on my thoughts and just let them flow?”If you’ve ever struggled with a problem or challenge in your
... Read more
Home Invasion

by Joy Fielding ...

Series series Good Reads
This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Kathy Brown suddenly wakes up. Was that a noise in the house, or part of her dream? In her dream, Kathy was about to kiss Michael, her high school boyfriend. Her husband, Jack, lies beside her, snoring. Michael is exciting. Jack is boring. When Kathy hears the ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Kathy Brown suddenly wakes up. Was that a noise in the house, or part of her dream? In her dream, Kathy was about to kiss Michael, her high school boyfriend. Her husband, Jack, lies beside her, snoring. Michael is exciting. Jack is boring. When Kathy hears the
... Read more
Molly's Game

The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World

by Molly Bloom ...

Now a major motion picture, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera—the true story of "Hollywood’s poker princess" who gambled everything, won big, then lost it all.Molly Bloom reveals how she built one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world for the Hollywood elite and Wall Street titans—an ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Now a major motion picture, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera—the true story of "Hollywood’s poker princess" who gambled everything, won big, then lost it all.Molly Bloom reveals how she built one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world for the Hollywood elite and Wall Street titans—an
... Read more
Alan Turing: The Enigma

by Andrew Hodges ...

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

A new edition to celebrate Alan Turing's centenary, includes a new foreword by the author and a preface by Douglas Hofstadter.Alan Turing was the extraordinary Cambridge mathematician who masterminded the cracking of the German Enigma ciphers and transformed the Second World War. But his vision went far beyond this crucial achievement. Before the war he had formulated the concept of the universal
... Read more
Disloyal: A Memoir

The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump

by Michael Cohen ...

**A #1 New York Times Bestseller!"I read it cover-to-cover. I did not intend to, but I started at the beginning and didn’t put it down until it was over."—Rachel Maddow, MSNBC**This book almost didn’t see the light of day as government officials tried to bar its publication.The Inside Story of the Real President Trump, by His Former Attorney and Personal Advisor—The Man Who Helped Get Him Into the ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

**A #1 New York Times Bestseller!"I read it cover-to-cover. I did not intend to, but I started at the beginning and didn’t put it down until it was over."—Rachel Maddow, MSNBC**This book almost didn’t see the light of day as government officials tried to bar its publication.The Inside Story of the Real President Trump, by His Former Attorney and Personal Advisor—The Man Who Helped Get Him Into the
... Read more
365 Quotes to Live Your Life By

Powerful, Inspiring, & Life-Changing Words of Wisdom to Brighten Up Your Days

by I. C. Robledo ...

Series Book 9 - Master Your Mind, Revolutionize Your Life Series
Great Quotes that Inspire, Motivate, and Lift You Up!The quotes in this book will help you to improve your life by focusing on 7 Key Thoughts – elaborated upon in the book, 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life.These 7 Thoughts encourage you to focus on what you can control, the positive, what you can do, what you have, the present moment, what you need ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Great Quotes that Inspire, Motivate, and Lift You Up!The quotes in this book will help you to improve your life by focusing on 7 Key Thoughts – elaborated upon in the book, 7 Thoughts to Live Your Life By: A Guide to the Happy, Peaceful, & Meaningful Life.These 7 Thoughts encourage you to focus on what you can control, the positive, what you can do, what you have, the present moment, what you need
... Read more
Hide And Seek

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

by Ian Rankin ...

Series Book 2 - A Rebus Novel
The second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above.Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above.Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and
... Read more
Columbine

by Dave Cullen ...

Ten years in the works, a masterpiece of reportage, this is the definitive account of the Columbine massacre, its aftermath, and its significance, from the acclaimed journalist who followed the story from the outset."The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror ..."So begins a new epilogue, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle murders. ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Ten years in the works, a masterpiece of reportage, this is the definitive account of the Columbine massacre, its aftermath, and its significance, from the acclaimed journalist who followed the story from the outset."The tragedies keep coming. As we reel from the latest horror ..."So begins a new epilogue, illustrating how Columbine became the template for nearly two decades of "spectacle murders.
... Read more
The Holy Bible: Old And New Testaments, King James Version

Old and New Testaments, King James Version

by Unknown ...

A keyword searchable edition of The King James Bible available for handhelds, desktops and laptops. Including Old Testament and New Testament, this is a wonderful tool that keeps the scriptures at your fingertips. The translation that became the Authorized King James Bible was begun in 1604 and in 1611 was published by the Church of England, under the direction of King James. The translation was ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

A keyword searchable edition of The King James Bible available for handhelds, desktops and laptops. Including Old Testament and New Testament, this is a wonderful tool that keeps the scriptures at your fingertips. The translation that became the Authorized King James Bible was begun in 1604 and in 1611 was published by the Church of England, under the direction of King James. The translation was
... Read more
Free Romance Books and Novels

by B. Perry ...

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iPad Survival Guide: Step-By-Step User Guide For Apple iPad: Getting Started, Downloading Free eBooks, Using eMail, Photos And Videos, And Surfing Web (Mobi Manuals)

by Toly K ...

The iPad Survival Guide organizes the wealth of knowledge about the iPad into one place, where it can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Unlike the official iPad manual, the survival guide is not written like a book in paragraph form. Instead, every instruction is broken down into clear and concise steps. The iPad Survival Guide provides useful information not discussed in the ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The iPad Survival Guide organizes the wealth of knowledge about the iPad into one place, where it can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Unlike the official iPad manual, the survival guide is not written like a book in paragraph form. Instead, every instruction is broken down into clear and concise steps. The iPad Survival Guide provides useful information not discussed in the
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Villa of Sun and Secrets

A warm escapist read that will keep you guessing

by Jennifer Bohnet ...

It's never too late to live the dream...'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy ColemanCarla Sullivan’s 50th birthday is fast approaching when her whole world is turned upside down. Discovering her feckless husband is having yet another affair and following her mother’s death, she is in need of an escape. ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It's never too late to live the dream...'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy ColemanCarla Sullivan’s 50th birthday is fast approaching when her whole world is turned upside down. Discovering her feckless husband is having yet another affair and following her mother’s death, she is in need of an escape.
... Read more
Let's Get Digital

How To Self-Publish, And Why You Should

by David Gaughran ...

Series Book 1 - Let's Get Publishing
Learn how to publish your work like a pro and start building your audience with the most comprehensive and up-to-date self-publishing guide on the market today. Packed with practical, actionable advice, Let's Get Digital delivers the very latest best practices on publishing your work and finding readers.· Boost your writing career with marketing strategies that are proven to sell more books.· Get ... Read more

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Learn how to publish your work like a pro and start building your audience with the most comprehensive and up-to-date self-publishing guide on the market today. Packed with practical, actionable advice, Let's Get Digital delivers the very latest best practices on publishing your work and finding readers.· Boost your writing career with marketing strategies that are proven to sell more books.· Get
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