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Hidden Lives

A Family Memoir

par Margaret Forster ...

Margaret Forster's grandmother died in 1936, taking many secrets to her grave. Where had she spent the first 23 years of her life? Who was the woman in black who paid her a mysterious visit shortly before her death? How had she borne living so close to an illegitimate daughter without acknowledging her?The search for answers took Margaret on a journey into her family’s past, examining not only her ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Margaret Forster's grandmother died in 1936, taking many secrets to her grave. Where had she spent the first 23 years of her life? Who was the woman in black who paid her a mysterious visit shortly before her death? How had she borne living so close to an illegitimate daughter without acknowledging her?The search for answers took Margaret on a journey into her family’s past, examining not only her
... En savoir plus
Trucker

par Merlin Sprague ...

When out on the road and you pass a semi, do you think about the trucker behind the wheel? What is it like up there - to drive one of those things, mile after mile? Is the rig comfortable, or is it a kidney-buster like the old ones? Where do truckers stop to eat, and what's the food like? Where do they sleep? What's their family life like? What in the world possesses truckers to truck in the first ... En savoir plus

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When out on the road and you pass a semi, do you think about the trucker behind the wheel? What is it like up there - to drive one of those things, mile after mile? Is the rig comfortable, or is it a kidney-buster like the old ones? Where do truckers stop to eat, and what's the food like? Where do they sleep? What's their family life like? What in the world possesses truckers to truck in the first
... En savoir plus
The Darwin Awards Next Evolution

Chlorinating the Gene Pool

par Wendy Northcutt ...

Collections series Darwin Awards
The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift!New York Times bestselling author Wendy Northcutt is back, asking, Have we evolved at all? The answer: Not all of us.What crazy cocktail of DNA leads Homo sapiens to do pull-ups off the edge of a seventh-floor balcony or wrap their lips around a paintball gun and pull the trigger? How about offering a beer to a bear or ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift!New York Times bestselling author Wendy Northcutt is back, asking, Have we evolved at all? The answer: Not all of us.What crazy cocktail of DNA leads Homo sapiens to do pull-ups off the edge of a seventh-floor balcony or wrap their lips around a paintball gun and pull the trigger? How about offering a beer to a bear or
... En savoir plus
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Weird Canada

par Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

The Great White North is revealed as the Great Weird North in this entertaining tome from the best-selling Bathroom Reader series.Did you know that Canada was almost called Hochelaga? That’s just one of thousands of wacky facts awaiting readers in Uncle John’s quirky celebration of Earth’s second largest country. You’ll find page after page of bizarre history (like why the beaver was once ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

The Great White North is revealed as the Great Weird North in this entertaining tome from the best-selling Bathroom Reader series.Did you know that Canada was almost called Hochelaga? That’s just one of thousands of wacky facts awaiting readers in Uncle John’s quirky celebration of Earth’s second largest country. You’ll find page after page of bizarre history (like why the beaver was once
... En savoir plus
Soap Making Made Easy Ultimate Guide To Soap Making Including Recipes

Soapmaking Homeade and Handcrafted for 2015

par Speedy Publishing ...

Soap making at home has many benefits both for adults and children. Basic soap making can teach you about chemistry processes like saponification and more. On top of that, the more familiar you get with the process, the more you can create soap that is designed especially for your needs. You will be able to create soaps with the scents that you love, that do not irritate sensitive skin and that ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Soap making at home has many benefits both for adults and children. Basic soap making can teach you about chemistry processes like saponification and more. On top of that, the more familiar you get with the process, the more you can create soap that is designed especially for your needs. You will be able to create soaps with the scents that you love, that do not irritate sensitive skin and that
... En savoir plus
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Ultimate Guide (Plus Multiplayer Tips From the Pros)

par Harbor City Apps ...

FULL-SIZED MAPS WITH HARD POINT AND SPAWN LOCATIONS!With PRO MULTIPLAYER TIPS from eG and Apex members!61 pages of content including a complete campaign walkthrough, all medals, weapons, customizations and more!Contents:Campaign WalkthroughCampaign TipsMission I: Pyrrhic VictoryMission II: CeleriumMission III: Old WoundsMission IV: Time and FateMission V: Fallen AngelMission VI: KarmaMission VII: ... En savoir plus

$8.44 CAD

FULL-SIZED MAPS WITH HARD POINT AND SPAWN LOCATIONS!With PRO MULTIPLAYER TIPS from eG and Apex members!61 pages of content including a complete campaign walkthrough, all medals, weapons, customizations and more!Contents:Campaign WalkthroughCampaign TipsMission I: Pyrrhic VictoryMission II: CeleriumMission III: Old WoundsMission IV: Time and FateMission V: Fallen AngelMission VI: KarmaMission VII:
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All About Language

A Guide

par Barry J. Blake ...

In clear, congenial style Barry Blake explains how language works. He describes the make-up of words and how they're built from sounds and signs and put together in phrases and sentences. He examines the dynamics of conversation and the relations between the sound and meaning. He shows how languages help their users connect to each other and to the world, how they vary around the world, why they ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

In clear, congenial style Barry Blake explains how language works. He describes the make-up of words and how they're built from sounds and signs and put together in phrases and sentences. He examines the dynamics of conversation and the relations between the sound and meaning. He shows how languages help their users connect to each other and to the world, how they vary around the world, why they
... En savoir plus
In Case You Get Hit by a Bus

How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later

par Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer, Gene Newman ...

A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you’re prepared for the unexpected.The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly.Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A step-by-step program for getting your life in order, so you’re prepared for the unexpected.The odds of getting hit by a bus are 495,000 to 1. But the odds that you’re going to die some day? Exactly.Even the most disorganized among us can take control of our on- and off-line details so our loved ones won’t have to scramble later. The experts at Everplans, a leading company in digital life
... En savoir plus
Uncle John's Presents Book of the Dumb

par John Scalzi ...

As a celebration of dimwits, lunkheads, bad ideas, and just plain wrongheaded foolishness, dive into the shallow end with Uncle John’s Presents: Book of the Dumb.In every field of human endeavor, there are people, things, and ideas that rank among the best mankind has ever produced—the Book of the Dumb isn't about any of that. This volume from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader teaches us one valuable ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

As a celebration of dimwits, lunkheads, bad ideas, and just plain wrongheaded foolishness, dive into the shallow end with Uncle John’s Presents: Book of the Dumb.In every field of human endeavor, there are people, things, and ideas that rank among the best mankind has ever produced—the Book of the Dumb isn't about any of that. This volume from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader teaches us one valuable
... En savoir plus
Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy

The definitive reference guide to tracing your family history

par Nick Barratt ...

(This edition does not include illustrations.)Covering all access levels, from the new beginner to the more experienced researcher, the Encyclopedia of Genealogy is a comprehensive master class in solving the mysteries of your personal heritage.Beginning with advice on the very first steps, before providing a detailed explanation of the range of sources you will encounter when trying to flesh out ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

(This edition does not include illustrations.)Covering all access levels, from the new beginner to the more experienced researcher, the Encyclopedia of Genealogy is a comprehensive master class in solving the mysteries of your personal heritage.Beginning with advice on the very first steps, before providing a detailed explanation of the range of sources you will encounter when trying to flesh out
... En savoir plus
Ask a Science Teacher

250 Answers to Questions You've Always Had About How Everyday Stuff Really Works

par Larry Scheckel ...

Fun and fascinating Q&As on topics from astronomy to zoology: "A treasure." — Library JournalWe've all grown so used to living in a world filled with wonders that we sometimes forget to wonder about them: What creates the wind? Do fish sleep? Why do we blink? All too often, the explanations remain shrouded in mystery—or behind a haze of technical language. For kids of all ages—or those of us who ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Fun and fascinating Q&As on topics from astronomy to zoology: "A treasure." — Library JournalWe've all grown so used to living in a world filled with wonders that we sometimes forget to wonder about them: What creates the wind? Do fish sleep? Why do we blink? All too often, the explanations remain shrouded in mystery—or behind a haze of technical language. For kids of all ages—or those of us who
... En savoir plus
501 Citations drôles pour être sûr de faire rire !

par Franck Izquierdo ...

Pour voir la vie du bon côté et surtout côté rire, il est indispensable d’égayez vos méninges de citations irrésistiblement savoureuses et drôles !Voici, pour vous, 501 citations d’auteurs, d’acteurs, de politiques, d’humoristes, parmi les plus drôles et les plus relevées, à partager entre amis. Et souvenez-vous, rire est vital… alors bonne lecture ! ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

Pour voir la vie du bon côté et surtout côté rire, il est indispensable d’égayez vos méninges de citations irrésistiblement savoureuses et drôles !Voici, pour vous, 501 citations d’auteurs, d’acteurs, de politiques, d’humoristes, parmi les plus drôles et les plus relevées, à partager entre amis. Et souvenez-vous, rire est vital… alors bonne lecture !
... En savoir plus
A~Z Writers’ Character Quirks: A~ Z of Behaviours, Foibles, Habits, Mannerisms & Quirks for Writers to Create Fictional Characters (Writer’s Resource Series)

par Paula Wynne ...

Don't Just Create A Character ~ Create A Memorable Fictional PersonWhen you write a novel, the first thing to learn is how to create fictional characters, from heroes and heroines, to baddies and villains and other minor characters. Without a compelling character you don't have a story! Whether they will be an animated object, toy or animal, a monster, alien or fantasy fabrication or real human ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Don't Just Create A Character ~ Create A Memorable Fictional PersonWhen you write a novel, the first thing to learn is how to create fictional characters, from heroes and heroines, to baddies and villains and other minor characters. Without a compelling character you don't have a story! Whether they will be an animated object, toy or animal, a monster, alien or fantasy fabrication or real human
... En savoir plus
11 Tips For New Writers

Writing Tips, #1

par Ruth Ann Nordin ...

Collections Livre 1 - Writing Tips
The goal of writing fiction should be to tell a story so compelling the reader has a hard time putting the book down. Over the course of eight years and fifty-three romances, Ruth Ann Nordin has picked up some practical tips for improving the storytelling craft. These are tips she shares in this short book.The topics included in this book are as follows:Starting With An IdeaPicking Your GenreThe ... En savoir plus

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The goal of writing fiction should be to tell a story so compelling the reader has a hard time putting the book down. Over the course of eight years and fifty-three romances, Ruth Ann Nordin has picked up some practical tips for improving the storytelling craft. These are tips she shares in this short book.The topics included in this book are as follows:Starting With An IdeaPicking Your GenreThe
... En savoir plus
The Little Black Book of Writers' Wisdom

Modifié par Steven D. Price ...

Author and journalist Gene Fowler put it best: “Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead.” Anyone who has ever wanted or been required to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a Tweet knows there’s more truth than poetry in the observation. The process can be difficult, frustratingly so when we realize ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Author and journalist Gene Fowler put it best: “Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank sheet of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead.” Anyone who has ever wanted or been required to create something more complicated than a shopping list or a Tweet knows there’s more truth than poetry in the observation. The process can be difficult, frustratingly so when we realize
... En savoir plus
True and False

Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor

par David Mamet ...

One of our most brilliantly iconoclastic playwrights takes on the art of profession of acting with these words: invent nothing, deny nothing, speak up, stand up, stay out of school. Acting schools, “interpretation,” “sense memory,” “The Method”—David Mamet takes a jackhammer to the idols of contemporary acting, while revealing the true heroism and nobility of the craft. He shows actors how to ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

One of our most brilliantly iconoclastic playwrights takes on the art of profession of acting with these words: invent nothing, deny nothing, speak up, stand up, stay out of school. Acting schools, “interpretation,” “sense memory,” “The Method”—David Mamet takes a jackhammer to the idols of contemporary acting, while revealing the true heroism and nobility of the craft. He shows actors how to
... En savoir plus
One-Night Stands with American History

Odd, Amusing, and Little-Known Incidents

par Richard Shenkman, Kurt Reiger ...

Respect yourself in the morning -- read One-Night Stands with American History!This collection of little-known facts and anecdotes is American history with the boring parts left out. Richard Shenkman and Kurt Reiger have uncovered numerous stories about hoaxes, inventions, secrets, and rare incidents -- many involving the most famous and powerful people in America.President U. S. Grant was ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Respect yourself in the morning -- read One-Night Stands with American History!This collection of little-known facts and anecdotes is American history with the boring parts left out. Richard Shenkman and Kurt Reiger have uncovered numerous stories about hoaxes, inventions, secrets, and rare incidents -- many involving the most famous and powerful people in America.President U. S. Grant was
... En savoir plus
Google Home User Manual: Beginner's Guide to Start Using Google Home Like a Pro!

par Ray Higgins ...

Google Home: Google Home User Manual Beginner's Guide to Start Using Google Home Like a Pro!The real competitor to Amazon Echo has arrived! Learn how to harness its true power within hours!! ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Google Home: Google Home User Manual Beginner's Guide to Start Using Google Home Like a Pro!The real competitor to Amazon Echo has arrived! Learn how to harness its true power within hours!!
... En savoir plus
The World Almanac 5,001 Incredible Facts for Kids on Nature, Science, and People

par World Almanac Kids™ ...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac™ comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about science, nature, and people—everything on planet Earth and beyond.Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac™ comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun, oversize book packed with thousands of awesome facts about science, nature, and people—everything on planet Earth and beyond.Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great
... En savoir plus
Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke?

Over 150 Curious Questions & Intriguing Answers

par Andrew Thompson ...

Collections series Fascinating Bathroom Readers
A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author.Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as:• Does a goldfish's memory really only last a few seconds?• Do plants feel pain?• Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark?... ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author.Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as:• Does a goldfish's memory really only last a few seconds?• Do plants feel pain?• Why do cats' eyes glow in the dark?...
... En savoir plus
Kings And Queens Of England (Mobi History)

par MobileReference ...

The illustrated book covers all Kings and Queens of England from the first Anglo-Saxon Kings to the current queen, Elizabeth II. It describes how the Crown changed hands as a result of conquest and how the Crown has battled Parliament.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in History of England.FEATURES:- Fully illustrated - Search for words or phrases - Navigate from Table of Contents or read ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The illustrated book covers all Kings and Queens of England from the first Anglo-Saxon Kings to the current queen, Elizabeth II. It describes how the Crown changed hands as a result of conquest and how the Crown has battled Parliament.Audience:Intended for everyone interested in History of England.FEATURES:- Fully illustrated - Search for words or phrases - Navigate from Table of Contents or read
... En savoir plus
Why Can't Potatoes Walk?

200 Answers to Possible and Impossible Questions about Animals and Nature

par Lars-Åke Janzon ...

When it comes to animals and nature, there is no end to our curiosity. Around ten thousand questions a year land on Lars-Åke Janzon’s desk at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In this sequel to the successful book How Long Can a Fly Fly?, Janzon responds to nutty questions, freak happenings, and odd observations with interesting facts and explanations. Learn about snake sex, animals’ brightly ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

When it comes to animals and nature, there is no end to our curiosity. Around ten thousand questions a year land on Lars-Åke Janzon’s desk at the Swedish Museum of Natural History. In this sequel to the successful book How Long Can a Fly Fly?, Janzon responds to nutty questions, freak happenings, and odd observations with interesting facts and explanations. Learn about snake sex, animals’ brightly
... En savoir plus
Collected Works of Claude Moanet

par Claude Moanet ...

Collections series Master's Pieces
Using cameras and computers, Claude Moanet boldly explores the largest erogenous zone in the human body -- the brain. This series of hand-crafted publications features uncensored, high-definition images that will expand your knowledge and experience of art and humanity. ... En savoir plus

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Using cameras and computers, Claude Moanet boldly explores the largest erogenous zone in the human body -- the brain. This series of hand-crafted publications features uncensored, high-definition images that will expand your knowledge and experience of art and humanity.
... En savoir plus
DK Essential Managers: Strategic Thinking

par Andy Bruce, Ken Langdon ...

Collections series DK Essential Managers
Learn how to plan, develop, and implement dynamic business and team strategies. This concise and informative guide shows you how to identify the route to success by gathering and analyzing key information, setting short- and long-term objectives, developing your team-leadership skills, predicting future trends, and maintaining a flexible approach. It covers the essential tools of strategic ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Learn how to plan, develop, and implement dynamic business and team strategies. This concise and informative guide shows you how to identify the route to success by gathering and analyzing key information, setting short- and long-term objectives, developing your team-leadership skills, predicting future trends, and maintaining a flexible approach. It covers the essential tools of strategic
... En savoir plus

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