Reference & Language in Nonfiction eBooks

A Little Book of Eternal Wisdom

by Blessed Henry Suso, Wyatt North ...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.The first writing from the pen of Suso was the Büchlein der Wahrheit (Little Book of Truth), which he issued while a student at Cologne. Its doctrine was unfavourably criticized in some circlesvery probably on account of its author's close relations with Eckhart, who had just been called upon to explain or to ... Read more

$1.40 CAD

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.The first writing from the pen of Suso was the Büchlein der Wahrheit (Little Book of Truth), which he issued while a student at Cologne. Its doctrine was unfavourably criticized in some circlesvery probably on account of its author's close relations with Eckhart, who had just been called upon to explain or to
... Read more
Street-Fighting Mathematics

The Art of Educated Guessing and Opportunistic Problem Solving

by Sanjoy Mahajan ...

This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about ... Read more

$36.79 CAD

This practical guide to educated guessing shows you how to find answers to partly-defined mathematical problems—without needing proof or an exact calculation.In problem solving, as in street fighting, rules are for fools: do whatever works—don’t just stand there! Yet we often fear an unjustified leap even though it may land us on a correct result. Traditional mathematics teaching is largely about
... Read more
In Destiny's Hands

Five Tragic Rulers, Children of Maria Theresa

by Justin C. Vovk ...

Justin Vovks In Destinys Hands is the heartbreaking story of five children of Austrias iconic empress, Maria Theresa, who watched as their royal worlds were ripped apart by tragedy and epic misfortunes. These are the stories of Joseph, whose disastrous reign forced Austria to the brink of civil war; Amalia, the brazen and scandalous duchess who married a boy-prince and died exiled and forgotten; ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Justin Vovks In Destinys Hands is the heartbreaking story of five children of Austrias iconic empress, Maria Theresa, who watched as their royal worlds were ripped apart by tragedy and epic misfortunes. These are the stories of Joseph, whose disastrous reign forced Austria to the brink of civil war; Amalia, the brazen and scandalous duchess who married a boy-prince and died exiled and forgotten;
... Read more
101 Essential iPad Tips & Tricks

by Imagine Publishing ...

As the iPad continues to develop, it can be a challenge to keep up with its new releases and impressive features. Revolutionary developments introduced by iOS 5 and the new iPad mean its often difficult to know where to start. The 101 Essential Tips & Tricks is here to make your life a little easier, by selecting the very best hints to extend the functionality of your tablet. Featuring Apple and ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

As the iPad continues to develop, it can be a challenge to keep up with its new releases and impressive features. Revolutionary developments introduced by iOS 5 and the new iPad mean its often difficult to know where to start. The 101 Essential Tips & Tricks is here to make your life a little easier, by selecting the very best hints to extend the functionality of your tablet. Featuring Apple and
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Creating Innovators

The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World

by Tony Wagner ...

From a prominent educator, author, and founder of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group comes a provocative look at why innovation is today’s most essential real-world skill and what young people need from parents, teachers, and employers to become the innovators of America’s future.In this groundbreaking book, education expert Tony Wagner provides a powerful rationale for developing an innovation ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

From a prominent educator, author, and founder of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group comes a provocative look at why innovation is today’s most essential real-world skill and what young people need from parents, teachers, and employers to become the innovators of America’s future.In this groundbreaking book, education expert Tony Wagner provides a powerful rationale for developing an innovation
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100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition

The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster

by Clint Emerson ...

Series series 100 Deadly Skills
From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster.These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster.These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain
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Emily Post's Etiquette, 19th Edition

Manners for Today

by Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning ...

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th
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What's in a Word?

Fascinating Stories of More Than 350 Everyday Words and Phrases

by Webb Garrison ...

A compendium containing the origins and history of some of the most common words and phrases in the English language.Once upon a time . . .Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot—not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn't just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A compendium containing the origins and history of some of the most common words and phrases in the English language.Once upon a time . . .Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot—not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn't just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider
... Read more
The Strategist

Be the Leader Your Business Needs

by Cynthia Montgomery ...

Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role."Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role."Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they
... Read more
An Incomplete Education

3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn't

by Judy Jones, William Wilson ...

A completely updated, revised edition of the classic, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here’s your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A completely updated, revised edition of the classic, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here’s your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments
... Read more
University Bad Boy

Une romance new adult sur fond de vengeance

by Julie Perry ...

Se venger ou succomber à la tentation ?« Ta première fois sera un putain de feu d’artifice, Starlight. » Quatre ans plus tard, les paroles de Rafael résonnent encore dans les oreilles de Becca. Mais au désir se mêle désormais en elle un besoin plus profond, plus dévastateur : celui de se venger. Car le membre insaisissable des Dark Angels l’a trahie juste au moment où elle s’ouvrait à lui. Pire, ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Se venger ou succomber à la tentation ?« Ta première fois sera un putain de feu d’artifice, Starlight. » Quatre ans plus tard, les paroles de Rafael résonnent encore dans les oreilles de Becca. Mais au désir se mêle désormais en elle un besoin plus profond, plus dévastateur : celui de se venger. Car le membre insaisissable des Dark Angels l’a trahie juste au moment où elle s’ouvrait à lui. Pire,
... Read more
Passion Capital

The World's Most Valuable Asset

by Paul Alofs ...

Passion Capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build long-term success for your career, company, or cause.Ask leaders in any country this essential question: “What is your most valuable asset?” and they may suggest one of three traditional forms of capital – financial, human, or intellectual. These are intelligent, well-meaning answers but they are also ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Passion Capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build long-term success for your career, company, or cause.Ask leaders in any country this essential question: “What is your most valuable asset?” and they may suggest one of three traditional forms of capital – financial, human, or intellectual. These are intelligent, well-meaning answers but they are also
... Read more
The Color of Law

A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

by Richard Rothstein ...

New York Times Bestseller • Notable Book of the Year • Editors' Choice SelectionOne of Bill Gates’ “Amazing Books” of the YearOne of Publishers Weekly’s 10 Best Books of the YearLonglisted for the National Book Award for NonfictionAn NPR Best Book of the YearWinner of the Hillman Prize for NonfictionGold Winner • California Book Award (Nonfiction)Finalist • Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

New York Times Bestseller • Notable Book of the Year • Editors' Choice SelectionOne of Bill Gates’ “Amazing Books” of the YearOne of Publishers Weekly’s 10 Best Books of the YearLonglisted for the National Book Award for NonfictionAn NPR Best Book of the YearWinner of the Hillman Prize for NonfictionGold Winner • California Book Award (Nonfiction)Finalist • Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History
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A Safe Place for Joey

by Mary MacCracken ...

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can’t read.Eric is a kindergartener, left withdrawn and speechless by the horrors he’s witnessed at home.Alice appears the model fifth year child, ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

From bestselling author and teacher Mary Maccracken comes the engaging and inspiring story of five troubled children who she fought to bring back from the brinkJoey is the class clown, but alone proves to be an intensely dark seven-year old who still can’t read.Eric is a kindergartener, left withdrawn and speechless by the horrors he’s witnessed at home.Alice appears the model fifth year child,
... Read more
Amazing Airmen

Canadian Flyers in the Second World War

by Ian Darling ...

Canadian and British airmen engaged in fierce and deadly battles in the skies over Europe during the Second World War. Those who survived often had to overcome incredible obstacles to do so -- dodging bullets and German troops, escaping from burning planes and enduring forced marches if they became prisoners.In one story, a tail gunner from Montreal survived despite being unconscious when blown ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Canadian and British airmen engaged in fierce and deadly battles in the skies over Europe during the Second World War. Those who survived often had to overcome incredible obstacles to do so -- dodging bullets and German troops, escaping from burning planes and enduring forced marches if they became prisoners.In one story, a tail gunner from Montreal survived despite being unconscious when blown
... Read more
150 Survival Secrets

Advice on Survival Kits, Extreme Weather, Rapid Evacuation, Food Storage, Active Shooters, First Aid, and More

by James C. Jones ...

As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you’ve ever had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical details of making it ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

As the world gets more dangerous, you have to be prepared for anything, even the worst. In 150 Survival Secrets, seasoned survivalist James C. Jones provides insider tips to help you and your family survive any catastrophe. Divided into practical sections, 150 Survival Secrets answers every question you’ve ever had about disaster preparedness. One section lists the practical details of making it
... Read more
Don't Swallow Your Gum!

Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health

by Aaron E. Carroll, Rachel C. Vreeman ...

From two doctors, a "breezy and entertaining" collection that debunks medical myths and health hoaxes ( School Library Journal).People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. Don't Swallow Your Gum! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and ... Read more

$17.59 CAD

From two doctors, a "breezy and entertaining" collection that debunks medical myths and health hoaxes ( School Library Journal).People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. Don't Swallow Your Gum! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and
... Read more
The Oath

The Obama White House and The Supreme Court

by Jeffrey Toobin ...

From the prizewinning author of The Nine, a gripping insider's account of the momentous ideological war between the John Roberts Supreme Court and the Obama administration.From the moment John Roberts, the chief justice of the United States, blundered through the Oath of Office at Barack Obama's inauguration, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the White House has been confrontational. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

From the prizewinning author of The Nine, a gripping insider's account of the momentous ideological war between the John Roberts Supreme Court and the Obama administration.From the moment John Roberts, the chief justice of the United States, blundered through the Oath of Office at Barack Obama's inauguration, the relationship between the Supreme Court and the White House has been confrontational.
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Every Canadian's Guide to the Law

Fourth Edition

by Linda Silver Dranoff ...

This indispensable reference guide, first published in 1997 and now in its fourth edition, has been fully updated to reflect current, important changes in Canadian law. Every Canadian’s Guide to the Law unfolds in a clear, accessible “cradle-to-grave” format, addressing issues from fetal rights to human rights, from teen sexuality to marriage and divorce, from workplace issues to will and estate ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This indispensable reference guide, first published in 1997 and now in its fourth edition, has been fully updated to reflect current, important changes in Canadian law. Every Canadian’s Guide to the Law unfolds in a clear, accessible “cradle-to-grave” format, addressing issues from fetal rights to human rights, from teen sexuality to marriage and divorce, from workplace issues to will and estate
... Read more
Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition

by Harvey B. Mackay ...

This straight-from-the-hip handbook by bestselling author and self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay spells out the path to success for readers everywhere. They will learn how to:Outsell by getting appointments with people who absolutely, positively do not want to see you, and then making them glad they said "yes!"Outmanage by arming yourself with information on prospects, customers, and competitors ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

This straight-from-the-hip handbook by bestselling author and self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay spells out the path to success for readers everywhere. They will learn how to:Outsell by getting appointments with people who absolutely, positively do not want to see you, and then making them glad they said "yes!"Outmanage by arming yourself with information on prospects, customers, and competitors
... Read more
The Sewing Girl's Tale

A Story of Crime and Consequences in Revolutionary America

by John Wood Sweet ...

New York Times Editors’ ChoiceWinner of the Bancroft PrizeWinner of the Francis Parkman PrizeWinner of the Gotham Book PrizeWinner of the New York Society Library's New York City Book AwardJournal of the American Revolution Book of the YearWinner of the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Legal History<... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

New York Times Editors’ ChoiceWinner of the Bancroft PrizeWinner of the Francis Parkman PrizeWinner of the Gotham Book PrizeWinner of the New York Society Library's New York City Book AwardJournal of the American Revolution Book of the YearWinner of the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Legal History<...
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The Writer's Way

A Complete Guide to Creative Writing with 40 Inspirational Projects

by Sara Maitland ...

The Writer's Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a total beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent.Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing ... Read more

$1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Writer's Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a total beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent.Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing
... Read more
Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue

The Untold History of English

by John McWhorter ...

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammarWhy do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammarWhy do we say “I am reading a catalog” instead of “I read a catalog”? Why do we say “do” at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Language distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one
... Read more
Rewrite Right!

Your Guide to Perfectly Polished Prose

by Jan Venolia ...

The definitive guide to polishing your prose from veteran editor Jan Venolia.Everyone knows that writing can be improved by the simple process of reviewing, editing, and rewriting, but many struggle with how to go about critiquing their own work—be it a letter to a friend, an important business document, or an academic essay. Fortunately, help is at hand in Rewrite Right! The skills needed to ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

The definitive guide to polishing your prose from veteran editor Jan Venolia.Everyone knows that writing can be improved by the simple process of reviewing, editing, and rewriting, but many struggle with how to go about critiquing their own work—be it a letter to a friend, an important business document, or an academic essay. Fortunately, help is at hand in Rewrite Right! The skills needed to
... Read more

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