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Hands of Time

A Watchmaker’s History

par Rebecca Struthers ...

"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

"A hugely entertaining achievement." –Esquire“An engaging survey through a period of intellectual history that reveals as much about people who wear watches as the objects on their wrists." – Wall Street Journal"As impeccably crafted and precisely engineered as any of the watches on which the author has worked so lovingly over the years, this book is a joy to behold and a wonder to enjoy.” –Simon
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The Power of One

How I Found the Strength to Tell the Truth and Why I Blew the Whistle on Facebook

par Frances Haugen ...

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MOVIE THE SOCIAL RECKONING, STARRING MIKEY MADISON, JEREMY STRONG, AND JEREMY ALLEN WHITE.The inside story of one woman’s quest to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives.In 2021, when news outlets feasted on “the Facebook Files,” Frances Haugen went public as the former ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MOVIE THE SOCIAL RECKONING, STARRING MIKEY MADISON, JEREMY STRONG, AND JEREMY ALLEN WHITE.The inside story of one woman’s quest to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives.In 2021, when news outlets feasted on “the Facebook Files,” Frances Haugen went public as the former
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Kobuk the Destroyer

And Other Tales from the Wild, Unseen World of Test Engineering

par Alex Davies ...

An exuberant exploration of why the stuff we use (mostly) works—and a celebration of the unsung engineers who ensure it does.When a manufacturer offers a 10,000-mile warranty on a car or slaps a “bear-resistant” label on a camping cooler, what do we know about how trustworthy that promise is, and how it’s backed up? For the cooler, it’s Kobuk the Destroyer, the fiercest member of the Interagency ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

An exuberant exploration of why the stuff we use (mostly) works—and a celebration of the unsung engineers who ensure it does.When a manufacturer offers a 10,000-mile warranty on a car or slaps a “bear-resistant” label on a camping cooler, what do we know about how trustworthy that promise is, and how it’s backed up? For the cooler, it’s Kobuk the Destroyer, the fiercest member of the Interagency
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Rethinking Narcissism

The Bad---and Surprising Good---About Feeling Special

par Dr. Craig Malkin ...

Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing."What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest rising searches on Google, and articles on the topic routinely go viral. Yet, the word "narcissist" ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing."What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest rising searches on Google, and articles on the topic routinely go viral. Yet, the word "narcissist"
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Bitten

The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons

par Kris Newby ...

A riveting thriller reminiscent of The Hot Zone, this true story dives into the mystery surrounding one of the most controversial and misdiagnosed conditions of our time—Lyme disease—and of Willy Burgdorfer, the man who discovered the microbe behind it, revealing his secret role in developing bug-borne biological weapons, and raising terrifying questions about the genesis of the epidemic of tick ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A riveting thriller reminiscent of The Hot Zone, this true story dives into the mystery surrounding one of the most controversial and misdiagnosed conditions of our time—Lyme disease—and of Willy Burgdorfer, the man who discovered the microbe behind it, revealing his secret role in developing bug-borne biological weapons, and raising terrifying questions about the genesis of the epidemic of tick
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Tous fous?

L'influence de l'industrie pharmaceutique sur la psychiatrie

par Jean-Claude St-Onge ...

"Tous fous?" cible la biopsychiatrie, selon laquelle la détresse psychologique résulterait d’un déséquilibre chimique dans le cerveau, sans égard au contexte social et personnel des patients. L’auteur remet en question la prescription massive d’antidépresseurs et d’antipsychotiques aux effets sous-estimés et souvent dévastateurs: anxiété, pensées suicidaires, diabète, AVC, atrophie du cerveau… ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

"Tous fous?" cible la biopsychiatrie, selon laquelle la détresse psychologique résulterait d’un déséquilibre chimique dans le cerveau, sans égard au contexte social et personnel des patients. L’auteur remet en question la prescription massive d’antidépresseurs et d’antipsychotiques aux effets sous-estimés et souvent dévastateurs: anxiété, pensées suicidaires, diabète, AVC, atrophie du cerveau…
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Essential Manners for Couples

From Snoring and Sex to Finances and Fighting Fair-What Works, What Doesn't, and Why

par Peter Post ...

From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start.Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership—without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

From the man who closed the lid forever on the "toilet seat debate" in the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men comes the follow-up book that paves the way for couples everywhere to fix relationship problems before they start.Peter Post offers the secrets to a long and happy marriage or partnership—without psychoanalysis or prescription medication. The good news: often just a few
... En savoir plus
Just Enough Research

2024 Edition

par Erika Hall ...

Most design and business decisions are based on some combination of personal preferences, fear, and wishful thinking instead of sound evidence. Most design research is ineffective because it isn't asking or answering the right questions.Just Enough Research is here to help.Whether you're just starting out in your design career, in the middle of a whole mess of product decisions, or trying to help ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

Most design and business decisions are based on some combination of personal preferences, fear, and wishful thinking instead of sound evidence. Most design research is ineffective because it isn't asking or answering the right questions.Just Enough Research is here to help.Whether you're just starting out in your design career, in the middle of a whole mess of product decisions, or trying to help
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Professors' Guide(TM) to Getting Good Grades in College

par Jeremy S. Hyman, Lynn F. Jacobs ...

$11.99 CAD
After the Flood

Exploring Operational Resilience

par A. H. Hay ...

When disaster strikes, the amount of planning done ahead of time will dictate how quickly a system can recover and return to normal. Even the largest and most complex organizations can experience upset and disruption, whether by flood, fire, power failure, earthquake, or anything else that life can throw at us. Resiliency, like any other performance measure, can be designed into businesses, ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

When disaster strikes, the amount of planning done ahead of time will dictate how quickly a system can recover and return to normal. Even the largest and most complex organizations can experience upset and disruption, whether by flood, fire, power failure, earthquake, or anything else that life can throw at us. Resiliency, like any other performance measure, can be designed into businesses,
... En savoir plus
Blackett's War

The Men Who Defeated the Nazi U-Boats and Brought Science to the Art of Warfare

par Stephen Budiansky ...

A Washington Post Notable BookIn March 1941, after a year of devastating U-boat attacks, the British War Cabinet turned to an intensely private, bohemian physicist named Patrick Blackett to turn the tide of the naval campaign. Though he is little remembered today, Blackett did as much as anyone to defeat Nazi Germany, by revolutionizing the Allied anti-submarine effort through the disciplined, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A Washington Post Notable BookIn March 1941, after a year of devastating U-boat attacks, the British War Cabinet turned to an intensely private, bohemian physicist named Patrick Blackett to turn the tide of the naval campaign. Though he is little remembered today, Blackett did as much as anyone to defeat Nazi Germany, by revolutionizing the Allied anti-submarine effort through the disciplined,
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Têtes chercheuses

La science québécoise au féminin

par Florence Meney ...

Partez à la rencontre de scientifiques québécoises exceptionnelles !Des milliers de chercheuses d'ici changent nos vies, une découverte à la fois. Vingt d'entre elles, connues ou non du grand public, dévoilent dans cet ouvrage leur quête et leurs idées salvatrices et avant-gardistes. Pionnières et mentors, elles réfléchissent sur les obstacles qui se dressent encore parfois sur la route des femmes ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Partez à la rencontre de scientifiques québécoises exceptionnelles !Des milliers de chercheuses d'ici changent nos vies, une découverte à la fois. Vingt d'entre elles, connues ou non du grand public, dévoilent dans cet ouvrage leur quête et leurs idées salvatrices et avant-gardistes. Pionnières et mentors, elles réfléchissent sur les obstacles qui se dressent encore parfois sur la route des femmes
... En savoir plus
The FUTURE of OIL (A straight story of Canadian Oil Sands)

par Sanjay Patel ...

Unless we are able to increase the global oil supply, we face a bleak future of depleting reserves and high energy prices. Since conventional oil reserves are dwindling, we have no alternative but to increasingly rely on unconventional oil, and for political, economic, and environmental reasons, the Canadian oil sands offer the very best unconventional oil we can get. Never before has a book ... En savoir plus

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Unless we are able to increase the global oil supply, we face a bleak future of depleting reserves and high energy prices. Since conventional oil reserves are dwindling, we have no alternative but to increasingly rely on unconventional oil, and for political, economic, and environmental reasons, the Canadian oil sands offer the very best unconventional oil we can get. Never before has a book
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Industry X.0

Realizing Digital Value in Industrial Sectors

par Eric Schaeffer ...

Industry X.0 takes an insightful look at the business impact of the Internet of Things movement on the industrial sphere. Eric Schaeffer combines deep analysis with practical strategic guidance, and offers tangible and actionable recommendations on how to realise value in the current digital age. Based on extensive research and insights into the six core competencies that have been identified by ... En savoir plus

$47.99 CAD

Industry X.0 takes an insightful look at the business impact of the Internet of Things movement on the industrial sphere. Eric Schaeffer combines deep analysis with practical strategic guidance, and offers tangible and actionable recommendations on how to realise value in the current digital age. Based on extensive research and insights into the six core competencies that have been identified by
... En savoir plus
Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide

par Dr. Nathan C. Wright, DM, MBA, CMRP, PMP, MLT1 ...

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that “M&R” professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates’ skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, ... En savoir plus

$95.99 CAD

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that “M&R” professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates’ skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability,
... En savoir plus
Definitive Guide to Warehousing, The

Managing the Storage and Handling of Materials and Products in the Supply Chain

par CSCMP, Scott Keller, Brian Keller ...

Collections series Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
This is the most authoritative and complete guide to planning, implementing, measuring, and optimizing world-class supply chain warehousing processes. Straight from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), it explains each warehousing option, basic warehousing storage and handling operations, strategic planning, and the effects of warehousing design and service decisions on ... En savoir plus

$107.99 CAD

This is the most authoritative and complete guide to planning, implementing, measuring, and optimizing world-class supply chain warehousing processes. Straight from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), it explains each warehousing option, basic warehousing storage and handling operations, strategic planning, and the effects of warehousing design and service decisions on
... En savoir plus
Machining for Hobbyists

Getting Started

par Karl Moltrecht ...

Machining for Hobbyists is for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists who want to set up or expand a small machine shop in their garage, basement, shed or perhaps in a rented space. With their own shop, hobbyists can build models and undertake other building and maintenance projects that involve using different metals. Working in metal requires skills, knowledge, and equipment that are unlike other ... En savoir plus

$73.99 CAD

Machining for Hobbyists is for do-it-yourselfers and hobbyists who want to set up or expand a small machine shop in their garage, basement, shed or perhaps in a rented space. With their own shop, hobbyists can build models and undertake other building and maintenance projects that involve using different metals. Working in metal requires skills, knowledge, and equipment that are unlike other
... En savoir plus
Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

par Ramesh Gulati ...

Touted by maintenance and reliability professionals around the world as a “must-read for anyone who wants to stay competitive in today’s industrial environment,” and “By far the best book on maintenance management,” Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices is an even more useful resource in its new 3rd edition.Now in 2-colors to clearly identify main ideas and emphasize important data in ... En savoir plus

$112.99 CAD

Touted by maintenance and reliability professionals around the world as a “must-read for anyone who wants to stay competitive in today’s industrial environment,” and “By far the best book on maintenance management,” Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices is an even more useful resource in its new 3rd edition.Now in 2-colors to clearly identify main ideas and emphasize important data in
... En savoir plus
Simply Emerging Technology

For Complete Beginners

par DK ...

Collections series DK Simply
Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Understanding technology has never been easier.Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Emerging Technology is the perfect introduction to the fast-changing world of technology for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge.Covering a broad range of fields—from familiar topics like 3D printing and cryptocurrency to less well-known but equally important technologies
... En savoir plus
Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy

Methods and Applications for Planning, Operations, Integration, Control and Improvement, and Network Design

par Paul Myerson ...

THE PRACTICAL, EASY INTRODUCTION TO MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FOR EVERY PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT!COVERS CORE CONCEPTS, PLANNING, OPERATIONS, INTEGRATION, COLLABORATION, NETWORK DESIGN, AND MORESHOWS HOW TO MEASURE, CONTROL, AND IMPROVE ANY SUPPLY CHAININCLUDES PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR JUMPSTARTING YOUR OWN SUPPLY CHAIN CAREERThis easy guide introduces the modern field of supply chain ... En savoir plus

$65.99 CAD

THE PRACTICAL, EASY INTRODUCTION TO MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN/LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FOR EVERY PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT!COVERS CORE CONCEPTS, PLANNING, OPERATIONS, INTEGRATION, COLLABORATION, NETWORK DESIGN, AND MORESHOWS HOW TO MEASURE, CONTROL, AND IMPROVE ANY SUPPLY CHAININCLUDES PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR JUMPSTARTING YOUR OWN SUPPLY CHAIN CAREERThis easy guide introduces the modern field of supply chain
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Digital Megatrends in the Fashion Market

How digital environment impacts fashion

par Grand Union Italia ...

Il racconto delle opportunità ma anche delle resistenze attraverso cui la moda ha accolto la rivoluzione digitale; un osservatorio sulle tendenze nel settore del fashion e un contributo originale alla comprensione del mercato e del consumatore, con uno sguardo sulle strategie dei protagonisti e sui più emblematici casi di marketing.La ricerca dalla duplice natura sociologica ed economica, parte ... En savoir plus

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Il racconto delle opportunità ma anche delle resistenze attraverso cui la moda ha accolto la rivoluzione digitale; un osservatorio sulle tendenze nel settore del fashion e un contributo originale alla comprensione del mercato e del consumatore, con uno sguardo sulle strategie dei protagonisti e sui più emblematici casi di marketing.La ricerca dalla duplice natura sociologica ed economica, parte
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Thinking in Platforms: Platform engineering as the operating model for work in the AI era

par Kaspar von Grünberg, Luca Galante ...

Leading organizations think in platforms. They understand what most still miss: work can be designed, operated, and improved as a production system.They do not leave recurring work to scattered tools, informal coordination, meetings, tickets, and heroic individuals. They design the system around knowledge work, turning repeated intent into reliable outcomes at scale.This is the promise of platform ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

Leading organizations think in platforms. They understand what most still miss: work can be designed, operated, and improved as a production system.They do not leave recurring work to scattered tools, informal coordination, meetings, tickets, and heroic individuals. They design the system around knowledge work, turning repeated intent into reliable outcomes at scale.This is the promise of platform
... En savoir plus
Definitive Guide to Inventory Management, The

Principles and Strategies for the Efficient Flow of Inventory across the Supply Chain

par CSCMP, Matthew Waller, Terry Esper ...

Collections series Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Master and apply both the technical and behavioral skills you need to succeed in any inventory management role or function! Now, there’s an authoritative and comprehensive guide to best-practice inventory management in any organization. Authored by world-class experts in collaboration with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this text illuminates planning, organizing, ... En savoir plus

$119.99 CAD

Master and apply both the technical and behavioral skills you need to succeed in any inventory management role or function! Now, there’s an authoritative and comprehensive guide to best-practice inventory management in any organization. Authored by world-class experts in collaboration with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), this text illuminates planning, organizing,
... En savoir plus
The Mangle in Practice

Science, Society, and Becoming

par Barbara Herrnstein Smith, E. Roy Weintraub, Adrian Franklin ...

Collections series Science and Cultural Theory
In The Mangle of Practice (1995), the renowned sociologist of science Andrew Pickering argued for a reconceptualization of research practice as a “mangle,” an open-ended, evolutionary, and performative interplay of human and non-human agency. While Pickering’s ideas originated in science and technology studies, this collection aims to extend the mangle’s reach by exploring its application across a ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

In The Mangle of Practice (1995), the renowned sociologist of science Andrew Pickering argued for a reconceptualization of research practice as a “mangle,” an open-ended, evolutionary, and performative interplay of human and non-human agency. While Pickering’s ideas originated in science and technology studies, this collection aims to extend the mangle’s reach by exploring its application across a
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