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What Could Possibly Go Wrong. . .

par Jeremy Clarkson ...

What Could Possibly Go Wrong... is the sixth book in Jeremy Clarkson's bestselling The World According to Clarkson series.No one writes about cars like Jeremy Clarkson. While most correspondents are too buys diving straight into BHP, MPG and MPH, Jeremy appreciates that there are more important things to life. Don't worry, we'll get to the cars. Eventually. But first we should consider:· The case ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

What Could Possibly Go Wrong... is the sixth book in Jeremy Clarkson's bestselling The World According to Clarkson series.No one writes about cars like Jeremy Clarkson. While most correspondents are too buys diving straight into BHP, MPG and MPH, Jeremy appreciates that there are more important things to life. Don't worry, we'll get to the cars. Eventually. But first we should consider:· The case
... En savoir plus
Innovating

A Doer's Manifesto for Starting from a Hunch, Prototyping Problems, Scaling Up, and Learning to Be Productively Wrong

par Luis Perez-Breva ...

Discover the MIT-developed, “doer’s approach” to innovation with this guide that reveals you don’t need an earth-shattering idea to create a standout product, service, or business—just a hunch that you can scale up to impact.Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there’s very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

Discover the MIT-developed, “doer’s approach” to innovation with this guide that reveals you don’t need an earth-shattering idea to create a standout product, service, or business—just a hunch that you can scale up to impact.Innovation is the subject of countless books and courses, but there’s very little out there about how you actually innovate. Innovation and entrepreneurship are not one and
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The Metaverse

And How It Will Revolutionize Everything

par Matthew Ball ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER — United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and China (Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Nielsen Bookscan, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, BookNet Canada, Bookseller.com, Bookdao/Nielsen, JD, DangDang)Tim Sweeney (CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games): “Matthew Ball’s essays have defined, analyzed, and inspired the Metaverse for years. His book is ... En savoir plus

$30.99 CAD

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER — United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and China (Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Nielsen Bookscan, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, BookNet Canada, Bookseller.com, Bookdao/Nielsen, JD, DangDang)Tim Sweeney (CEO of Fortnite-maker Epic Games): “Matthew Ball’s essays have defined, analyzed, and inspired the Metaverse for years. His book is
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The Night Parade

A Speculative Memoir

par Jami Nakamura Lin ...

A Most Anticipated Book by Poets & Writers • The Boston Globe • San Francisco Chronicle • Los Angeles Times • The Millions • Library Journal • Book Riot • Debutiful • and many more!In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir that draws upon the Japanese myth of the Hyakki Yagyo—the ... ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

A Most Anticipated Book by Poets & Writers • The Boston Globe • San Francisco Chronicle • Los Angeles Times • The Millions • Library Journal • Book Riot • Debutiful • and many more!In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir that draws upon the Japanese myth of the Hyakki Yagyo—the ...
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Bras de fer

par Luc Bouchard, Ken Pereira ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
L'homme qui a fait sauter le couvercle sur les manigances à la FTQ-Construction raconte son combat contre l'intimidation, la collusion et la corruption dans l'industrie de la construction. Son histoire ahurissante a beau se lire comme un thriller, c'est d'abord un récit sans concession qui fera grincer des dents beaucoup de monde. C'est l'histoire d'un chef de local qui a voulu défendre le droit ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

L'homme qui a fait sauter le couvercle sur les manigances à la FTQ-Construction raconte son combat contre l'intimidation, la collusion et la corruption dans l'industrie de la construction. Son histoire ahurissante a beau se lire comme un thriller, c'est d'abord un récit sans concession qui fera grincer des dents beaucoup de monde. C'est l'histoire d'un chef de local qui a voulu défendre le droit
... En savoir plus
Zapped

Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn't Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution

par Ann Louise Gittleman ...

A groundbreaking exposé of the hidden truths of electropollution, Zapped is the first comprehensive, step-by-step guide to counteracting the invisible hazards of everyday electromagnetic exposure. Award-winning author, nutritionist, and First for Women magazine columnist Ann Louise Gittleman combines the best of energy medicine with the latest scientific research in a user-friendly powerhouse ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A groundbreaking exposé of the hidden truths of electropollution, Zapped is the first comprehensive, step-by-step guide to counteracting the invisible hazards of everyday electromagnetic exposure. Award-winning author, nutritionist, and First for Women magazine columnist Ann Louise Gittleman combines the best of energy medicine with the latest scientific research in a user-friendly powerhouse
... En savoir plus
Demain, le Québec

Des initiatives inspirantes pour un monde plus vert et plus juste

par Collectif ...

Inspirés du film DEMAIN, le documentaire maintes fois primé des Français Cyril Dion et Mélanie Laurent, les auteurs de ce livre, tous rattachés à la Fondation David Suzuki, sont allés à la rencontre de ceux et celles qui préparent le Québec de demain. De Montréal à Mingan, de Trois-Rivières à Trois-Pistoles, des Québécois contribuent à créer un monde plus juste, plus vert et plus démocratique. Ils ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Inspirés du film DEMAIN, le documentaire maintes fois primé des Français Cyril Dion et Mélanie Laurent, les auteurs de ce livre, tous rattachés à la Fondation David Suzuki, sont allés à la rencontre de ceux et celles qui préparent le Québec de demain. De Montréal à Mingan, de Trois-Rivières à Trois-Pistoles, des Québécois contribuent à créer un monde plus juste, plus vert et plus démocratique. Ils
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Inventology

How We Dream Up Things That Change the World

par Pagan Kennedy ...

Find out where great ideas come from in this "delightful account of how inventors do what they do" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).A father cleans up after his toddler and imagines a cup that won't spill. An engineer watches people using walkie-talkies and has an idea. A doctor figures out how to deliver patients to the operating room before they die.By studying inventions like these—the sippy ... En savoir plus

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Find out where great ideas come from in this "delightful account of how inventors do what they do" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).A father cleans up after his toddler and imagines a cup that won't spill. An engineer watches people using walkie-talkies and has an idea. A doctor figures out how to deliver patients to the operating room before they die.By studying inventions like these—the sippy
... En savoir plus
Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System

par Wes Marshall ...

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.Fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation. ... En savoir plus

$40.99 CAD

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse in recent years, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.Fixing the carnage on our roadways requires a change in mindset and a dramatic transformation of transportation.
... En savoir plus
Digital Apollo

Human and Machine in Spaceflight

par David A. Mindell ...

The incredible story of how human pilots and automated systems worked together to achieve the ultimate achievement in flight—the lunar landings of NASA’s Apollo programAs Apollo 11’s Lunar Module descended toward the moon under automatic control, a program alarm in the guidance computer’s software nearly caused a mission abort. Neil Armstrong responded by switching off the automatic mode and ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

The incredible story of how human pilots and automated systems worked together to achieve the ultimate achievement in flight—the lunar landings of NASA’s Apollo programAs Apollo 11’s Lunar Module descended toward the moon under automatic control, a program alarm in the guidance computer’s software nearly caused a mission abort. Neil Armstrong responded by switching off the automatic mode and
... En savoir plus
Who Ate the First Oyster?

The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History

par Cody Cassidy ...

Who wore the first pants? Who painted the first masterpiece? Who first rode the horse? Who invented soap? This madcap adventure across ancient history uses everything from modern genetics to archaeology to uncover the geniuses behind these and other world-changing innovations.Who invented the wheel? Who told the first joke? Who drank the first beer? Who was the murderer in the first murder mystery ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $7.99 CAD

Who wore the first pants? Who painted the first masterpiece? Who first rode the horse? Who invented soap? This madcap adventure across ancient history uses everything from modern genetics to archaeology to uncover the geniuses behind these and other world-changing innovations.Who invented the wheel? Who told the first joke? Who drank the first beer? Who was the murderer in the first murder mystery
... En savoir plus
Kelly

More Than My Share of It All

par Clarence L. Johnson ...

Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed “Skunk Works” cemented his reputation as a legendary figure in American aerospace management.From the Trade Paperback edition. ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson led the design of such crucial aircraft as the P-38 and Constellation, but he will be more remembered for the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes. His extraordinary leadership of the Lockheed “Skunk Works” cemented his reputation as a legendary figure in American aerospace management.From the Trade Paperback edition.
... En savoir plus
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The Worst Best Ideas You’ve Never Heard Of

par Duncan McKenzie ...

Hindsight might be 20/20 but that won’t help you until it’s too late . . .You might be familiar with one “Eureka!” moment, but that’s not the only bathtub brainwave out there. Sometimes inventions are the result of just stumbling into a good idea—imagine trying to save people from malaria and inventing a new shade of purple instead. And sometimes ideas are better left on the drawing board, like an ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Hindsight might be 20/20 but that won’t help you until it’s too late . . .You might be familiar with one “Eureka!” moment, but that’s not the only bathtub brainwave out there. Sometimes inventions are the result of just stumbling into a good idea—imagine trying to save people from malaria and inventing a new shade of purple instead. And sometimes ideas are better left on the drawing board, like an
... En savoir plus
Iron Horses

America's Race to Bring the Railroads West

par Walter R. Borneman ...

A "masterly" account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad (Douglas Brinkley) by the author of the bestselling The Admirals.After the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, the rest of the United States was up for grabs, and the race was on. The prize: a better, shorter, less snowy route through the American Southwest, linking Los Angeles to Chicago.In Iron Horses, ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A "masterly" account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad (Douglas Brinkley) by the author of the bestselling The Admirals.After the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, the rest of the United States was up for grabs, and the race was on. The prize: a better, shorter, less snowy route through the American Southwest, linking Los Angeles to Chicago.In Iron Horses,
... En savoir plus
The Patient Will See You Now

The Future of Medicine is in Your Hands

par Eric Topol ...

**The essential guide to how digital technology enables all of us to take charge of our health“Dr. Topol’s vision is compelling, combining an empowering view of technology with the recognition that medicine requires something more.”―Wall Street Journal**A trip to the doctor is almost a guarantee of misery: you make an appointment months in advance, wait for several hours when you arrive, talk to a ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

**The essential guide to how digital technology enables all of us to take charge of our health“Dr. Topol’s vision is compelling, combining an empowering view of technology with the recognition that medicine requires something more.”―Wall Street Journal**A trip to the doctor is almost a guarantee of misery: you make an appointment months in advance, wait for several hours when you arrive, talk to a
... En savoir plus
Born to be Riled

par Jeremy Clarkson ...

Born to be Riled is a collection of hilarious vintage journalism from Jeremy Clarkson.Jeremy Clarkson, it has to said, sometimes finds the world a maddening place. And nowhere more so than from behind the wheel of a car, where you can see any number of people acting like lunatics while in control (or not) of a ton of metal.In this collection of classic columns, first published in 1999, Jeremy ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Born to be Riled is a collection of hilarious vintage journalism from Jeremy Clarkson.Jeremy Clarkson, it has to said, sometimes finds the world a maddening place. And nowhere more so than from behind the wheel of a car, where you can see any number of people acting like lunatics while in control (or not) of a ton of metal.In this collection of classic columns, first published in 1999, Jeremy
... En savoir plus
Connections

par James Burke ...

Connections is a brilliant examination of the ideas, inventions, and coincidences that have culminated in the major technological achievements of today.How did the popularity of underwear in the twelfth century lead to the invention of the printing press? How did the waterwheel evolve into the computer? How did the arrival of the cannon lead eventually to the development of movies?In this highly ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

Connections is a brilliant examination of the ideas, inventions, and coincidences that have culminated in the major technological achievements of today.How did the popularity of underwear in the twelfth century lead to the invention of the printing press? How did the waterwheel evolve into the computer? How did the arrival of the cannon lead eventually to the development of movies?In this highly
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From Darwin to Derrida

Selfish Genes, Social Selves, and the Meanings of Life

par David Haig ...

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world . . .“A challenging though rewarding exploration of the meaning and purpose of life” that blends evolutionary biology and philosophy (Kirkus Reviews).Evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world . . .“A challenging though rewarding exploration of the meaning and purpose of life” that blends evolutionary biology and philosophy (Kirkus Reviews).Evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural
... En savoir plus
Engineering

A Beginner's Guide

par Natasha McCarthy ...

Collections series Beginner's Guides
Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and boltsFocusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, McCarthy details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. Long considered tinkerers, problem solvers, and ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and boltsFocusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, McCarthy details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. Long considered tinkerers, problem solvers, and
... En savoir plus
Building Wireless Sensor Networks

with ZigBee, XBee, Arduino, and Processing

par Robert Faludi ...

Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and Series 2 XBee radios. By the time you're halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide, you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely sensed data.Radio networking is creating revolutions in ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and Series 2 XBee radios. By the time you're halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide, you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely sensed data.Radio networking is creating revolutions in
... En savoir plus
Breakthrough!

Canada's Greatest Inventions and Innovations

par John Melady ...

Canadians are behind a variety of cutting-edge products, life-saving medicines, innovative machines, and fascinating ideas. Although our inventions have typically been created with little fanfare, financing, or expectation of return, they have often gone on to play important roles in day-to-day life. Our "greatest invention" is probably insulin, which millions of people depend on for life and ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Canadians are behind a variety of cutting-edge products, life-saving medicines, innovative machines, and fascinating ideas. Although our inventions have typically been created with little fanfare, financing, or expectation of return, they have often gone on to play important roles in day-to-day life. Our "greatest invention" is probably insulin, which millions of people depend on for life and
... En savoir plus
Prosperity without Growth

Foundations for the Economy of Tomorrow

par Tim Jackson ...

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits?The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and economists alike: the continued pursuit of exponential economic growth. Its findings provoked controversy, ... En savoir plus

$49.99 CAD

What can prosperity possibly mean in a world of environmental and social limits?The publication of Prosperity without Growth was a landmark in the sustainability debate. Tim Jackson’s piercing challenge to conventional economics openly questioned the most highly prized goal of politicians and economists alike: the continued pursuit of exponential economic growth. Its findings provoked controversy,
... En savoir plus
Power Play

Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century

par Tim Higgins ...

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER • The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins.“A deeply reported and business-savvy chronicle of Tesla's wild ride.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times Book Review**Tesla is the envy of the automotive world. Born at the start of the ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

**A WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER • The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins.“A deeply reported and business-savvy chronicle of Tesla's wild ride.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times Book Review**Tesla is the envy of the automotive world. Born at the start of the
... En savoir plus
Don't Stop Me Now

par Jeremy Clarkson ...

Jeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don't Stop Me Now; a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.There's more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:• The madness of Galapagos tortoises• The similarities ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Jeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don't Stop Me Now; a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.There's more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:• The madness of Galapagos tortoises• The similarities
... En savoir plus

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