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Twists and Turns. The Life and Times of a Nurse 1935-2015

par Laurie Maddison ...

Fleeing Malaya when the Japanese invade in WWII Evelyn and her mother live in Perth Western Australia. Her father is captured, survives the death camps and re-unites with his family in 1945. They move to England where Evelyn meets eccentric family members, tries to reconcile her idyllic Australian life to one of discipline at boarding school when her parents return to Malaya. On finishing school ... En savoir plus

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Fleeing Malaya when the Japanese invade in WWII Evelyn and her mother live in Perth Western Australia. Her father is captured, survives the death camps and re-unites with his family in 1945. They move to England where Evelyn meets eccentric family members, tries to reconcile her idyllic Australian life to one of discipline at boarding school when her parents return to Malaya. On finishing school
... En savoir plus
For the Love of Learning

A Year in the Life of a School Principal

par Kristin Phillips ...

INSTANT BESTSELLERFor parents, teachers, and everyone who remembers being a student, an unforgettable glimpse into the inner workings of school, from a life-long educator.Children spend most of their waking hours in school, exploring boundaries, forming important relationships, and of course, learning. But as you step into the unique vantage of the principal’s office, you experience first-hand the ... En savoir plus

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INSTANT BESTSELLERFor parents, teachers, and everyone who remembers being a student, an unforgettable glimpse into the inner workings of school, from a life-long educator.Children spend most of their waking hours in school, exploring boundaries, forming important relationships, and of course, learning. But as you step into the unique vantage of the principal’s office, you experience first-hand the
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Are You Mad at Me?

How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You

par Meg Josephson ...

From psychotherapist Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking “cure for chronic people-pleasing” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author) that explores the common survival instinct called fawning and offers “explanations, comfort, and best of all, solutions” (Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author)****.Are you constantly worried about what people think of you—if they like you, if they ... En savoir plus

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From psychotherapist Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking “cure for chronic people-pleasing” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author) that explores the common survival instinct called fawning and offers “explanations, comfort, and best of all, solutions” (Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author)****.Are you constantly worried about what people think of you—if they like you, if they
... En savoir plus
Albert Einstein: The Biography of a Genius Who Changed Science and World History

par Adam Brown ...

While his early childhood was unimpressive, Einstein later earned the respect of the entire world and won the coveted Nobel Prize. His name is the most revered in physics.Even though he was a well-respected genius, Einstein mingled freely among ordinary folk, just as easily as he did scholars and politicians. And while Einstein had a great sense of humor, he was also a bit reckless in the way he ... En savoir plus

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While his early childhood was unimpressive, Einstein later earned the respect of the entire world and won the coveted Nobel Prize. His name is the most revered in physics.Even though he was a well-respected genius, Einstein mingled freely among ordinary folk, just as easily as he did scholars and politicians. And while Einstein had a great sense of humor, he was also a bit reckless in the way he
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Always Pack a Candle

A Nurse in the Cariboo-Chilcotin

par Marion McKinnon Crook ...

The true story of an adventurous young nurse who provided much-needed health care to the rural communities of the Cariboo-Chilcotin in the 1960s.In 1963, newly minted public health nurse Marion McKinnon arrived in the small community of Williams Lake in BC's Cariboo region. Armed with more confidence than experience, she got into her government-issued Chevy—packed with immunization supplies, baby ... En savoir plus

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The true story of an adventurous young nurse who provided much-needed health care to the rural communities of the Cariboo-Chilcotin in the 1960s.In 1963, newly minted public health nurse Marion McKinnon arrived in the small community of Williams Lake in BC's Cariboo region. Armed with more confidence than experience, she got into her government-issued Chevy—packed with immunization supplies, baby
... En savoir plus
The Tennis Partner

A Doctor's Story of Friendship and Loss

par Abraham Verghese ...

An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow... ... En savoir plus

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An unforgettable, illuminating story of how men live and how they survive, from Abraham Verghese, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, an Oprah's Book Club Pick.“Heartbreaking. . . . Indelible and haunting, [The Tennis Partner] is an elegy to friendship found, and an ode to a good friend lost.”—The Boston GlobeIn this pow...
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In Fertility

The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It

par Kathryn Blaze Baum ...

***INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER*From award-winning journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum, a powerful account of one woman's quest for answers—and a miracle—from the big business of fertility.**After having their first child without issue, Kathryn and her husband were trying for a second. She suffered one miscarriage after another, and ultimately turned to in vitro fertilization for help. A fertility ... En savoir plus

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***INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER*From award-winning journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum, a powerful account of one woman's quest for answers—and a miracle—from the big business of fertility.**After having their first child without issue, Kathryn and her husband were trying for a second. She suffered one miscarriage after another, and ultimately turned to in vitro fertilization for help. A fertility
... En savoir plus
The Joy of Doing

My Life and Times and the Story of the Centre for Agricultural Medicine

par James Arnold Dosman ...

“Father of agricultural medicine” James A. Dosman developed the discipline from the ground up.Little could young Dosman, growing up on a family farm in rural Saskatchewan, imagine that he would one day receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit (2005), Order of Canada (2011) and be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (2019). Yet he would make stunning breakthroughs in recognizing the ... En savoir plus

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“Father of agricultural medicine” James A. Dosman developed the discipline from the ground up.Little could young Dosman, growing up on a family farm in rural Saskatchewan, imagine that he would one day receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit (2005), Order of Canada (2011) and be inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (2019). Yet he would make stunning breakthroughs in recognizing the
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Histoire de ma vie

( Edition intégrale ) (20 Volumes en 13 Tomes) annoté

par George Sand ...

Collections series Oeuvres de George Sand
Commencé en avril 1847, Histoire de ma vie parut tout d’abord en feuilleton dans La Presse en 1854. L’ouvrage est découpé en cinq parties.Histoire d’une famille de Fontenoy à Marengo s’étend sur l’histoire et l’amour de sa famille paternelle, sa grand-mère, puis sur celle de son père qui avait été nommé aide de camp du prince Murat et qui était souvent absent. Avec l’appui des lettres de celui-ci, ... En savoir plus

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Commencé en avril 1847, Histoire de ma vie parut tout d’abord en feuilleton dans La Presse en 1854. L’ouvrage est découpé en cinq parties.Histoire d’une famille de Fontenoy à Marengo s’étend sur l’histoire et l’amour de sa famille paternelle, sa grand-mère, puis sur celle de son père qui avait été nommé aide de camp du prince Murat et qui était souvent absent. Avec l’appui des lettres de celui-ci,
... En savoir plus
Every Living Thing

The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life

par Jason Roberts ...

**Winner of the Pulitzer PrizeWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardA Globe and Mail, Economist, Financial Times, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAn epic, extraordinary account of scientific rivalry and obsession in the quest to survey all of life on Earth—a competition "with continued repercussions for Western views of race. [This] vivid double biography is a ... En savoir plus

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**Winner of the Pulitzer PrizeWinner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardA Globe and Mail, Economist, Financial Times, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearAn epic, extraordinary account of scientific rivalry and obsession in the quest to survey all of life on Earth—a competition "with continued repercussions for Western views of race. [This] vivid double biography is a
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In Shock

My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope

par Rana Awdish ...

**A riveting first-hand account of a physician who's suddenly a dying patient, In Shock "searches for a glimmer of hope in life’s darkest moments, and finds it.” —The Washington PostDr. Rana Awdish never imagined that an emergency trip to the hospital would result in hemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her unborn first child. But after her first visit, Dr. Awdish spent months ... En savoir plus

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**A riveting first-hand account of a physician who's suddenly a dying patient, In Shock "searches for a glimmer of hope in life’s darkest moments, and finds it.” —The Washington PostDr. Rana Awdish never imagined that an emergency trip to the hospital would result in hemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her unborn first child. But after her first visit, Dr. Awdish spent months
... En savoir plus
Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know

par Alice Sun ...

Collections series Stuff You Should Know
Discover the fascinating world of birds with this pocket-sized illustrated guide to birdwatching, backyard bird identification, birdsong, migration, behavior, bird-friendly habitats, and surprising facts about our feathered neighbors.Ever wondered how birds find their way across continents, why they sing, or which feathered visitors are gathering in your backyard? This illustrated, accessible ... En savoir plus

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Discover the fascinating world of birds with this pocket-sized illustrated guide to birdwatching, backyard bird identification, birdsong, migration, behavior, bird-friendly habitats, and surprising facts about our feathered neighbors.Ever wondered how birds find their way across continents, why they sing, or which feathered visitors are gathering in your backyard? This illustrated, accessible
... En savoir plus
Quick Reads This Is Going To Hurt

An Easy To Read Version Of The Bestselling Book

par Adam Kay ...

This is not a new book but a specially adapted version of Adam Kay's bestseller This is Going to Hurt for Quick Reads. These short books are perfect for adults who are discovering reading for pleasure for the first time.Welcome to the life of a junior doctor. You work 97 hours a week. You make life and death decisions. You are often covered in blood (or worse) from head to toe. And the hospital ... En savoir plus

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This is not a new book but a specially adapted version of Adam Kay's bestseller This is Going to Hurt for Quick Reads. These short books are perfect for adults who are discovering reading for pleasure for the first time.Welcome to the life of a junior doctor. You work 97 hours a week. You make life and death decisions. You are often covered in blood (or worse) from head to toe. And the hospital
... En savoir plus
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The Original Classic Edition

par Benjamin Franklin ...

Collections series POPULAR LIFE STORIES
Virtually self-taught, he excelled as an athlete, a man of letters, a printer, a scientist, a wit, an inventor, an editor, and a writer, and he was probably the most successful diplomat in American history.Written initially to guide his son, Franklin's autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life. Stylistically his best work, it has become a classic in world ... En savoir plus

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Virtually self-taught, he excelled as an athlete, a man of letters, a printer, a scientist, a wit, an inventor, an editor, and a writer, and he was probably the most successful diplomat in American history.Written initially to guide his son, Franklin's autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life. Stylistically his best work, it has become a classic in world
... En savoir plus
A Soldier's Cry - Breaking the Silence on Military Sexual Trauma

A deeply personal journey of trauma, survival, and the fight for justice

par Laurence Baird ...

Collections Livre 2 - From Silence to Service
A deeply personal and unflinchingly honest memoir that breaks the silence on one of the military’s most devastating hidden wounds.In A Soldier’s Cry, Laurence Baird courageously shares their harrowing journey through military sexual trauma, betrayal, and the long road to survival within the Canadian Armed Forces. This powerful memoir exposes the painful reality often hidden behind military ... En savoir plus

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A deeply personal and unflinchingly honest memoir that breaks the silence on one of the military’s most devastating hidden wounds.In A Soldier’s Cry, Laurence Baird courageously shares their harrowing journey through military sexual trauma, betrayal, and the long road to survival within the Canadian Armed Forces. This powerful memoir exposes the painful reality often hidden behind military
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My Journey with Farrah

A Story of Life, Love, and Friendship

par Alana Stewart ...

“A beautiful testament to the powerful love and friendship the two women shared as they searched for a miracle.”—Wichita Falls Times Record NewsIn My Journey with Farrah, Farrah Fawcett’s longtime friend Alana Stewart shares her personal diaries from her three years by Farrah’s side, during the former Charlie’s Angels actress’s tragic struggle to defeat cancer. A celebration of an incredible bond, ... En savoir plus

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“A beautiful testament to the powerful love and friendship the two women shared as they searched for a miracle.”—Wichita Falls Times Record NewsIn My Journey with Farrah, Farrah Fawcett’s longtime friend Alana Stewart shares her personal diaries from her three years by Farrah’s side, during the former Charlie’s Angels actress’s tragic struggle to defeat cancer. A celebration of an incredible bond,
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Homeschooled

A New York Times Bestselling Memoir and Read with Jenna Pick

par Stefan Merrill Block ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b... ... En savoir plus

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b...
... En savoir plus
Rise After Silence

An ER Doctor and the Patients Who Healed Her

par Dr. Anne Aspler ...

From an ER physician and survivor of private violence comes a surprising, unflinching debut literary memoir that takes us behind the scenes of the emergency department-where her patients are wrestling with what feels unspeakable, and so is she.Told with dark humor and hard-won honesty, Dr. Anne Aspler brings readers into the chaotic world of emergency medicine-and the quieter, messier work of ... En savoir plus

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From an ER physician and survivor of private violence comes a surprising, unflinching debut literary memoir that takes us behind the scenes of the emergency department-where her patients are wrestling with what feels unspeakable, and so is she.Told with dark humor and hard-won honesty, Dr. Anne Aspler brings readers into the chaotic world of emergency medicine-and the quieter, messier work of
... En savoir plus
Why Do Pirates Love Parrots?

An Imponderables (R) Book

par David Feldman ...

Collections Livre 11 - Imponderables Series
Are you the type of person who stays up nights wondering how they get the paper tag into Hershey's Kisses? Or why portholes are round?Even if you don't lose sleep over such matters, you have to admit that such questions are, well, worthy of consideration.Here, from David Feldman, creator of the Imponderables® series, are the latest questions on the minds of his devoted readers and fans. No ... En savoir plus

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Are you the type of person who stays up nights wondering how they get the paper tag into Hershey's Kisses? Or why portholes are round?Even if you don't lose sleep over such matters, you have to admit that such questions are, well, worthy of consideration.Here, from David Feldman, creator of the Imponderables® series, are the latest questions on the minds of his devoted readers and fans. No
... En savoir plus
Muskism

A Guide for the Perplexed

par Quinn Slobodian, Ben Tarnoff ...

A NEW YORKER AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2026“An illuminating book that examines where Mr. Musk came from and the episodes that shaped his worldview. In many ways it is the inverse of Walter Isaacson’s authorised biography. . . . the authors provide a portrait of his psyche that is arguably more revealing. . . . the resulting book is, you might say, a Musk-read.” –The Economist"Muskism cuts straig ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

A NEW YORKER AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF 2026“An illuminating book that examines where Mr. Musk came from and the episodes that shaped his worldview. In many ways it is the inverse of Walter Isaacson’s authorised biography. . . . the authors provide a portrait of his psyche that is arguably more revealing. . . . the resulting book is, you might say, a Musk-read.” –The Economist"Muskism cuts straig
... En savoir plus
Gorillas in the Mist

The Passion of Dian Fossey

par Farley Mowat ...

Originally titled Virunga, this is the story of Dian Fossey, the mountain gorillas’ greatest champion and martyr. Based on Fossey’s personal papers and on interviews with her colleagues, friends, and enemies, Gorillas in the Mist reveals one woman’s passion for life — and the creatures who share it with us. ... En savoir plus

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Originally titled Virunga, this is the story of Dian Fossey, the mountain gorillas’ greatest champion and martyr. Based on Fossey’s personal papers and on interviews with her colleagues, friends, and enemies, Gorillas in the Mist reveals one woman’s passion for life — and the creatures who share it with us.
... En savoir plus
How to Solve a Murder

True Stories from a Life in Forensic Medicine

par Derek Tremain, Pauline Tremain ...

As gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist told by experts in the field. Includes a foreword from Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes.FRACTURED SKULLS. GAS MASKS. BRAIN BUCKETS. VATS OF ACID. PICKLED BODY PARTS.Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic Medical Scientist Derek and Forensic ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

As gripping as it is gruesome, How to Solve a Murder is a fascinating insight into the career of a forensic scientist told by experts in the field. Includes a foreword from Dr Richard Shepherd, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes.FRACTURED SKULLS. GAS MASKS. BRAIN BUCKETS. VATS OF ACID. PICKLED BODY PARTS.Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic Medical Scientist Derek and Forensic
... En savoir plus
Left on Tenth

A Second Chance at Life: A Memoir

par Delia Ephron ...

The bestselling, beloved writer of romantic comedies like You've Got Mail tells her own late-in-life love story in her "resplendent memoir," complete with a tragic second act and joyous resolution (Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone).Delia Ephron had struggled through several years of heartbreak. She’d lost her sister, Nora, and then her husband, Jerry, both to cancer. ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling, beloved writer of romantic comedies like You've Got Mail tells her own late-in-life love story in her "resplendent memoir," complete with a tragic second act and joyous resolution (Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Good Left Undone).Delia Ephron had struggled through several years of heartbreak. She’d lost her sister, Nora, and then her husband, Jerry, both to cancer.
... En savoir plus
Inside Out

A Memoir

par Demi Moore ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, Good Morning America, She Reads**Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged celebrity memoir that is “equal parts adversity and resilience, told with candor” (USA Today).... ... En savoir plus

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, Good Morning America, She Reads**Famed American actress Demi Moore at last tells her own story in a surprisingly intimate and emotionally charged celebrity memoir that is “equal parts adversity and resilience, told with candor” (USA Today)....
... En savoir plus

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Always Pack a Candle

The Tennis Partner

In Fertility

The Joy of Doing

Histoire de ma vie

Every Living Thing

In Shock

Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know

Quick Reads This Is Going To Hurt

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

A Soldier's Cry - Breaking the Silence on Military Sexual Trauma

My Journey with Farrah

Homeschooled

Rise After Silence

Why Do Pirates Love Parrots?

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