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The Dark Side of Our Digital World

And What You Can Do about It

par Andrew Weiss ...

Collections series LITA Guides
An all-in-one guide to understanding and managing the dark side of our digital lives.It all started out so well: the online world began as an effective tool for communication that carried with it a great promise to level the playing field and eliminate borders. But it’s morphed into something totally unintended. We’ve all had to endure the troll that derails a generally benign conversation; or ... En savoir plus

$27.39 CAD

An all-in-one guide to understanding and managing the dark side of our digital lives.It all started out so well: the online world began as an effective tool for communication that carried with it a great promise to level the playing field and eliminate borders. But it’s morphed into something totally unintended. We’ve all had to endure the troll that derails a generally benign conversation; or
... En savoir plus
The Art of War

par Sun Tzu ...

Collections series Word Cloud Classics
No library is complete without history’s oldest treatise on warfare.Dated to about fifth century BC, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

No library is complete without history’s oldest treatise on warfare.Dated to about fifth century BC, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of thirteen chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare, such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern
... En savoir plus
Everybody Lies

What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are

par Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc... ... En savoir plus

$16.29 CAD

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc...
... En savoir plus
Think Risk

A Practical Guide to Actively Managing Risk

par Shital Thekdi, Terje Aven ...

Risk is the single most prevalent and enduring factor that influences every individual, organization, and society. People often seek protection from negative risk events, but also seek to take advantage of opportunities arising from positive risk events. We may feel overwhelmed by messages encountered in daily interactions with media and society, contributing to a sense of ambiguity over how to ... En savoir plus

$90.68 CAD

Risk is the single most prevalent and enduring factor that influences every individual, organization, and society. People often seek protection from negative risk events, but also seek to take advantage of opportunities arising from positive risk events. We may feel overwhelmed by messages encountered in daily interactions with media and society, contributing to a sense of ambiguity over how to
... En savoir plus
Writing Up Qualitative Research

par Harry F. Wolcott ...

Writing Up Qualitative Research, Third Edition offers time-tested suggestions on every aspect of the process from beginning to end. In this new edition, author Harry Wolcott continues to focus on the "writing side" of qualitative research, while incorporating new features such as guidelines on how and where to use theory.This text is ideal as a supplementary text in any upper-level undergraduate ... En savoir plus

$87.19 CAD

Writing Up Qualitative Research, Third Edition offers time-tested suggestions on every aspect of the process from beginning to end. In this new edition, author Harry Wolcott continues to focus on the "writing side" of qualitative research, while incorporating new features such as guidelines on how and where to use theory.This text is ideal as a supplementary text in any upper-level undergraduate
... En savoir plus
Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds

100 New Ways to See the World

par Ian Wright ...

Collections series Maps for Curious Minds
A singular atlas of 100 infographic maps from thought-provoking to flat-out fun. And don't miss the other books in the series, North American Maps for Curious Minds and Wild Maps for Curious Minds!Which countries don't have rivers? Which ones have North Korean embassies? Who drives on the "wrong" side of the road? How many national economies are bigger than California's? And where can you still ... En savoir plus

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A singular atlas of 100 infographic maps from thought-provoking to flat-out fun. And don't miss the other books in the series, North American Maps for Curious Minds and Wild Maps for Curious Minds!Which countries don't have rivers? Which ones have North Korean embassies? Who drives on the "wrong" side of the road? How many national economies are bigger than California's? And where can you still
... En savoir plus
The Shop Girls of Harpers

The start of the bestselling heartwarming historical saga series from Rosie Clarke

par Rosie Clarke ...

Collections Livre 1 - Welcome To Harpers Emporium
The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The beginning of a brand new series from #1 bestselling author Rosie ClarkeWelcome to Harpers of Oxford Street.London 1911When Sally, Beth, Margaret and Rachel meet at a job interview for the wonderful new store in Oxford Street, they have no idea they will become lifelong friends.When all four girls are lucky enough to be selected as sales staff their exciting new adventure begins.Join them as
... En savoir plus
The Huge Book of Amazing Facts and Interesting Stuff 2022

Amazing Fact Books, #1

par Jenny Kellett ...

Collections Livre 1 - Amazing Fact Books
"Be More Interesting"Following on from her best-selling series of fact books, Jenny Kellett brings you the HUGE Book of Amazing Facts 2022.Chock full of incredible, curious, and mind-blowing facts, you'll be able to impress your friends or simply improve your knowledge with over 800 of only the very best hand-picked trivia facts.The facts are divided into categories for easy reference. Whether you ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

"Be More Interesting"Following on from her best-selling series of fact books, Jenny Kellett brings you the HUGE Book of Amazing Facts 2022.Chock full of incredible, curious, and mind-blowing facts, you'll be able to impress your friends or simply improve your knowledge with over 800 of only the very best hand-picked trivia facts.The facts are divided into categories for easy reference. Whether you
... En savoir plus
The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

A Treasury of More Than 1,000 Quotations and Anecdotes

par James C. Humes ...

"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent
... En savoir plus
Antonio Vivaldi

The Red Priest of Venice

par Karl Heller ...

Collections series Amadeus
Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller's biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music history. ... En savoir plus

$45.39 CAD

Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller's biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music history.
... En savoir plus
The Book of the Bizarre

Freaky Facts & Strange Stories

par Varla Ventura ...

From enchanted animals to bizarre rock-and-roll stories, discover hundreds of far-out facts guaranteed to give your trivia game a whole new twist.Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic? Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair? Have you ever wondered about the Magical Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets? The Book of the Bizarre is a veritable treasure ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

From enchanted animals to bizarre rock-and-roll stories, discover hundreds of far-out facts guaranteed to give your trivia game a whole new twist.Did you know duck dander is hallucinogenic? Or that Katherine Hepburn had a phobia of dirty hair? Have you ever wondered about the Magical Skull of Doom or contemplated the mysterious Transylvanian Tablets? The Book of the Bizarre is a veritable treasure
... En savoir plus
Biographies on Famous Comedians: Past and Present

par Thomas J. Strang ...

This ebook consists of a list of comedic quotations from some of the classics. Short biographies are included to enchance the experience. My favorite, no doubt, is Don Rickles, since his act is quite different than the others. He uses insults to make you laugh. At 86, he is still with us. I would love to be insulted by him. I sure miss George Carlin (although some say he was too dirty), Rodney ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This ebook consists of a list of comedic quotations from some of the classics. Short biographies are included to enchance the experience. My favorite, no doubt, is Don Rickles, since his act is quite different than the others. He uses insults to make you laugh. At 86, he is still with us. I would love to be insulted by him. I sure miss George Carlin (although some say he was too dirty), Rodney
... En savoir plus
All Tomorrows

Author's Answers Edition

par C.M. Kosemen ...

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever ... En savoir plus

$13.59 CAD

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever
... En savoir plus
Event Planning and Management

Principles, Planning and Practice

par Ruth Dowson, Bernadette Albert, Dan Lomax ...

The definitive textbook for planning, managing and delivering successful events in a dynamic industry.Event Planning and Management by Ruth Dowson, Bernadette Albert and Dan Lomax is a comprehensive guide designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying event management, event planning or public relations, as well as for early-stage practitioners preparing to deliver professio... ... En savoir plus

$57.19 CAD

The definitive textbook for planning, managing and delivering successful events in a dynamic industry.Event Planning and Management by Ruth Dowson, Bernadette Albert and Dan Lomax is a comprehensive guide designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying event management, event planning or public relations, as well as for early-stage practitioners preparing to deliver professio...
... En savoir plus
Savvy Chic

The Art of More for Less

par Anna Johnson ...

From Anna Johnson, the author of Three Black Skirts and Handbags comes an invaluable manual for how to live well and elegantly on a budget. The perfect book for our more frugal times, Savvy Chic celebrates “the Art of More for Less,” illuminating the path to smarter, more creative spending for every woman trying to cut corners and save money, but who still wants to live and look fabulous. Savvy ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

From Anna Johnson, the author of Three Black Skirts and Handbags comes an invaluable manual for how to live well and elegantly on a budget. The perfect book for our more frugal times, Savvy Chic celebrates “the Art of More for Less,” illuminating the path to smarter, more creative spending for every woman trying to cut corners and save money, but who still wants to live and look fabulous. Savvy
... En savoir plus
Why Didn't I Think of That?

101 Inventions that Changed the World by Hardly Trying

par Anthony Rubino Jr. ...

Writer and cartoonist Anthony Rubino, Jr. hilariously shares 101 inventions that bizarrely changed the world.Why Didn't I Think of That? proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs).This humorous guide to “mind-blowing” inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Writer and cartoonist Anthony Rubino, Jr. hilariously shares 101 inventions that bizarrely changed the world.Why Didn't I Think of That? proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs).This humorous guide to “mind-blowing” inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without
... En savoir plus
The Woman on the Bridge

You saw The Girl on the Train. You watched The Woman in the Window. Now meet The Woman on the Bridge

par Holly Seddon ...

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
... En savoir plus
Extreme Couponing

Learn How to Be a Savvy Shopper and Save Money... One Coupon At a Time

par Joni Meyer-Crothers, Beth Adelman ...

In today’s economy, being money savvy is a necessity. For most American households cutting back on the things they love has become harder and harder to bear. But there are ways to get what you want at a fraction of the cost—if not free.With this book, extreme couponing expert Joni Meyer-Crothers explains precisely how she has managed to save thousands by clipping coupons, using them wisely and ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $9.99 CAD

In today’s economy, being money savvy is a necessity. For most American households cutting back on the things they love has become harder and harder to bear. But there are ways to get what you want at a fraction of the cost—if not free.With this book, extreme couponing expert Joni Meyer-Crothers explains precisely how she has managed to save thousands by clipping coupons, using them wisely and
... En savoir plus
An Introduction to Ghosts

par Hans Holzer ...

Collections Livre 7 - True Encounters with the World Beyond
Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of the "other side"In this groundbreaking work, professor Hans Holzer provides a thorough introduction to the art and science of successful and lucid communication with the world beyond. Here he delves into the nature of life and death, shares ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of the "other side"In this groundbreaking work, professor Hans Holzer provides a thorough introduction to the art and science of successful and lucid communication with the world beyond. Here he delves into the nature of life and death, shares
... En savoir plus
Four Weird Tales - The Original Classic Edition

par Blackwood Algernon ...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Four Weird Tales.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Algernon Blackwood, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Four Weird Tales:And one result of this belief was ... En savoir plus

$7.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Four Weird Tales.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Algernon Blackwood, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Four Weird Tales:And one result of this belief was
... En savoir plus
The Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf

The Classic Instructional by Golf's Greatest Teacher

par Joe Dante ...

The legendary golf instructional, available again. This is, along with Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, THE book Golf professionals turn to."Thirty years ago I was recommending Joe Dante's book The Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf as a must read for aspiring PGA professionals. What Dante said in '62 has influenced many of the game's finest teachers. Dante was a visionary."--Gary Wiren, author of ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The legendary golf instructional, available again. This is, along with Harvey Penick's Little Red Book, THE book Golf professionals turn to."Thirty years ago I was recommending Joe Dante's book The Four Magic Moves To Winning Golf as a must read for aspiring PGA professionals. What Dante said in '62 has influenced many of the game's finest teachers. Dante was a visionary."--Gary Wiren, author of
... En savoir plus
Ghosts That Aren't

par Hans Holzer ...

Collections Livre 4 - True Encounters with the World Beyond
Professor Hans Holzer, an expert in paranormal activity and parapsychology, explains the distinction between true ghosts and spirit visits, with examples from some of the most famous cases of "ghosts that aren't"According to Hans Holzer, only perhaps ten percent of all ghostly manifestations are true ghosts. The rest maybe impressions left behind by an emotional event in the past, which can be ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Professor Hans Holzer, an expert in paranormal activity and parapsychology, explains the distinction between true ghosts and spirit visits, with examples from some of the most famous cases of "ghosts that aren't"According to Hans Holzer, only perhaps ten percent of all ghostly manifestations are true ghosts. The rest maybe impressions left behind by an emotional event in the past, which can be
... En savoir plus
The Art of Law in the International Community

par Mary Ellen O'Connell ...

Collections Livre 23 - Hersch Lauterpacht Memorial Lectures
International law evolved to end and prevent armed conflict as much as for any other reason. Yet, the law against war appears weaker today than ever in its long history, evidenced by raging armed conflicts in which people are killed, injured, and forcibly displaced. The environment is devastated, and the planet impoverished. These consequences can be traced to the dominant ideology of realism. In ... En savoir plus

$43.19 CAD

International law evolved to end and prevent armed conflict as much as for any other reason. Yet, the law against war appears weaker today than ever in its long history, evidenced by raging armed conflicts in which people are killed, injured, and forcibly displaced. The environment is devastated, and the planet impoverished. These consequences can be traced to the dominant ideology of realism. In
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

The Human Story Retold Through Our Genes

par Adam Rutherford ...

National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war, ... En savoir plus

$19.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war,
... En savoir plus

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