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Politics Weird-o-Pedia

The Ultimate Book of Surprising, Strange, and Incredibly Bizarre Facts about Politics

par Tim Rowland ...

Collections series Weird-o-Pedia
Government and politics might seem twisted today, but they’ve always been strange.There’s something about public office that, throughout time, has transcended normalcy. Politics Weird-o-Pedia presents some of the oddest and most interesting political absurdities and tidbits from around the world, from Peter the Great’s tax on beards to a lawmaker’s mistress whom he kept on the congressional ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Government and politics might seem twisted today, but they’ve always been strange.There’s something about public office that, throughout time, has transcended normalcy. Politics Weird-o-Pedia presents some of the oddest and most interesting political absurdities and tidbits from around the world, from Peter the Great’s tax on beards to a lawmaker’s mistress whom he kept on the congressional
... En savoir plus
Lies My Teacher Told Me

Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

par James W. Loewen ...

"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself."—Howard ZinnA new edition of the national bestseller and American Book Award winner, with a new preface by the authorSince its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one ... En savoir plus

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"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself."—Howard ZinnA new edition of the national bestseller and American Book Award winner, with a new preface by the authorSince its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one
... En savoir plus
Writing History

A Guide for Canadian Students

par William Kelleher Storey ...

Now in its fourth Canadian edition, Writing History continues to provide invaluable advice on researching and writing a wide variety of history assignments, from short book reviews to full-length research papers. Using an accessible and straightforward style, this student-friendly handbook offers step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the writing process, including selecting a suitable topic, ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Now in its fourth Canadian edition, Writing History continues to provide invaluable advice on researching and writing a wide variety of history assignments, from short book reviews to full-length research papers. Using an accessible and straightforward style, this student-friendly handbook offers step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the writing process, including selecting a suitable topic,
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Enough Is Enuf

Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell

par Gabe Henry ...

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has, ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain to texts and Twitter.Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a philologist faints, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has ever had the misfortune to write in English has,
... En savoir plus
Don't You Believe It!

Exposing the Myths Behind Commonly Believed Fallacies

par Herb W. Reich ...

Our cherished culturally shared beliefs stem from a variety of sources, many of which propagate old wives’ tales, myths, self-serving fantasies, innocent fallacies, or sheer nonsense. History is replete with stories of great men and events that either never happened or didn’t happen the way we were told they did. Such items are part of our common knowledge. They are taught in schools. They are ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Our cherished culturally shared beliefs stem from a variety of sources, many of which propagate old wives’ tales, myths, self-serving fantasies, innocent fallacies, or sheer nonsense. History is replete with stories of great men and events that either never happened or didn’t happen the way we were told they did. Such items are part of our common knowledge. They are taught in schools. They are
... En savoir plus
The Human Story

Our History, from the Stone Age to Today

par James C. Davis ...

“A brisk and cheerfully traditional trip through our history, from homo erectus to George W. Bush.” —Kirkus ReviewsIn The Human Story, James C. Davis takes us on a journey to ancient times, telling how peoples of the world settled down and founded cities, conquered neighbors, and established religions, and continues over the course of history, when they fought two nearly global wars and journeyed ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“A brisk and cheerfully traditional trip through our history, from homo erectus to George W. Bush.” —Kirkus ReviewsIn The Human Story, James C. Davis takes us on a journey to ancient times, telling how peoples of the world settled down and founded cities, conquered neighbors, and established religions, and continues over the course of history, when they fought two nearly global wars and journeyed
... En savoir plus
Catholicism

New Study Edition--Completely Revised and Updated

par Richard P. McBrien ...

A new study edition of the classic that has sold over 150,000 copies.Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive study surveys Catholic doctrine and foundational traditions from biblical roots to the modern era. Richard P. McBrien frames the Church’s vast heritage around the integrating themes of sacramentality, mediation, and communion.The volume examines the seven sacraments, Christian ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD

A new study edition of the classic that has sold over 150,000 copies.Completely revised and updated, this comprehensive study surveys Catholic doctrine and foundational traditions from biblical roots to the modern era. Richard P. McBrien frames the Church’s vast heritage around the integrating themes of sacramentality, mediation, and communion.The volume examines the seven sacraments, Christian
... En savoir plus
The Crown's Silence

The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery in the Americas

par Brooke N. Newman ...

For readers of Annette Gordon-Reed and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the shocking untold story of the British royal family’s centuries-long investment in slavery and continued profiting off its legacy—from Elizabeth I to the present—and the monarchy’s culpability in the racial injustice that gave birth to the United States.For centuries, Britain has told itself and the world that it is an abolitionist ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

For readers of Annette Gordon-Reed and Nikole Hannah-Jones, the shocking untold story of the British royal family’s centuries-long investment in slavery and continued profiting off its legacy—from Elizabeth I to the present—and the monarchy’s culpability in the racial injustice that gave birth to the United States.For centuries, Britain has told itself and the world that it is an abolitionist
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Curiosities of Literature

A Feast for Book Lovers

par John Sutherland ...

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12 ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? Which author's heart was purportedly eaten by a cat? One of our best-known and best-loved literary critics turns his attention to the more bizarre areas of literature in this miscellany of fact and trivia. Which author had the heaviest brain? What was the original title of 1984? Who made the first bouillon soup? What do 12
... En savoir plus
Angels

The mythology of angels and their everyday presence among us

par Charlotte Montague ...

Over 50 per cent of Americans and over one third of British people believe that we all have a guardian angel that protects us throughout our lives. More people believe in these divine bodyguards than in global warming. It is truly astonishing how many spiritually aware people have seen or sensed an angel’s presence at a time of contemplation or hardship. Angels have been protecting us for ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD

Over 50 per cent of Americans and over one third of British people believe that we all have a guardian angel that protects us throughout our lives. More people believe in these divine bodyguards than in global warming. It is truly astonishing how many spiritually aware people have seen or sensed an angel’s presence at a time of contemplation or hardship. Angels have been protecting us for
... En savoir plus
The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I

From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D.

par Conrad Black ...

The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I: From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D. covers great swathes of time beginning with the earliest written records of the Hebrews, Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, and the ancient East, through the rise of the Greeks and Persians, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and then the rise of Rome, culminating in the Augustan Empire. The great ... En savoir plus

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The Political and Strategic History of the World, Vol I: From Antiquity to the Caesars, 14 A.D. covers great swathes of time beginning with the earliest written records of the Hebrews, Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, and the ancient East, through the rise of the Greeks and Persians, the conquests of Alexander the Great, and then the rise of Rome, culminating in the Augustan Empire. The great
... En savoir plus
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me

Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula

par Wilfred Reilly ...

A college professor debunks the historical myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in the decades that followed, false leftist narratives—as wrong as those they supplanted—have come to ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

A college professor debunks the historical myths that have infiltrated America's school curricula.In 1995, James W. Loewen penned the classic work of criticism Lies My Teacher Told Me, a left-leaning corrective that addressed much of what was sanitized and omitted from American history books.But in the decades that followed, false leftist narratives—as wrong as those they supplanted—have come to
... En savoir plus
In Defence of History

par Richard J. Evans ...

"A lucid, muscular, and often sly reflection" on the worth and purpose of historical scholarship by the award-winning author of The Third Reich Trilogy ( Kirkus).In this volume, the renowned historian Richard J. Evans offers a fervent and deeply insightful defense of his craft and its importance to civilization. At a time when fact and historical truth are under unprecedented assault, Evans shows ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"A lucid, muscular, and often sly reflection" on the worth and purpose of historical scholarship by the award-winning author of The Third Reich Trilogy ( Kirkus).In this volume, the renowned historian Richard J. Evans offers a fervent and deeply insightful defense of his craft and its importance to civilization. At a time when fact and historical truth are under unprecedented assault, Evans shows
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The Women’s History of the World

par Rosalind Miles ...

Now available as an ebook.Men dominate history because they write it. This book offers a reappraisal which aims to re-establish women's importance at the centre of the worldwide history of revolution, empire, war and peace. As well as looking at the influence of ordinary women, it looks at those who have shaped history. ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Now available as an ebook.Men dominate history because they write it. This book offers a reappraisal which aims to re-establish women's importance at the centre of the worldwide history of revolution, empire, war and peace. As well as looking at the influence of ordinary women, it looks at those who have shaped history.
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The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages: The British Isles From 500-1500

par Sherrilyn Kenyon ...

General history of life in the Middle Ages covering how people in the British Isles lived from 500-1500. From the peasants meals to the royal banquet table, clothing styles and fabric worn by both men and women, medical and dental care treatments, family life and women's roles, festivals, music, titles, knights, castles, wenches, saints, The Church, weapons and war. Written by New York Times #1 ... En savoir plus

$2.81 CAD

General history of life in the Middle Ages covering how people in the British Isles lived from 500-1500. From the peasants meals to the royal banquet table, clothing styles and fabric worn by both men and women, medical and dental care treatments, family life and women's roles, festivals, music, titles, knights, castles, wenches, saints, The Church, weapons and war. Written by New York Times #1
... En savoir plus
Knights Templar Encyclopedia

The Essential Guide to the People, Places, Events, and Symbols of the Order of the Temple

par Karen Ralls ...

This authoritative sourcebook offers comprehensive information on Knights Templar history, symbols, key figures, unanswered questions, and more.Who were the Knights Templar? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? These powerful crusaders of the late Middle Ages remain a source of fascination for their mysterious ways and their far-reaching influence. ... En savoir plus

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This authoritative sourcebook offers comprehensive information on Knights Templar history, symbols, key figures, unanswered questions, and more.Who were the Knights Templar? And how did they become the wealthiest multinational corporation in the medieval West? These powerful crusaders of the late Middle Ages remain a source of fascination for their mysterious ways and their far-reaching influence.
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Who Owns History?

Rethinking the Past in a Changing World

par Eric Foner ...

The author of The Story of American Freedom reflects on the importance of history in contemporary society through a series of essays." Who Owns History? introduces readers to one of the country's finest historians, Eric Foner, writing about issues more critical to American public life today than ever before." —Joyce Appleby, UCLA"History," wrote James B... ... En savoir plus

$19.19 CAD

The author of The Story of American Freedom reflects on the importance of history in contemporary society through a series of essays." Who Owns History? introduces readers to one of the country's finest historians, Eric Foner, writing about issues more critical to American public life today than ever before." —Joyce Appleby, UCLA"History," wrote James B...
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Thucydides: An Introduction for the Common Reader

par Perez Zagorin ...

"An engrossing intellectual appreciation of the most important and most difficult historian in the western cultural tradition." —Tom Palaima, Times Higher Education SupplementWhy does Thucydides continue to matter today? Perez Zagorin answers this question by examining Thucydides' landmark History of the Peloponnesian War, one of the great classics of Western civilization. This history, Zagorin ... En savoir plus

$25.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"An engrossing intellectual appreciation of the most important and most difficult historian in the western cultural tradition." —Tom Palaima, Times Higher Education SupplementWhy does Thucydides continue to matter today? Perez Zagorin answers this question by examining Thucydides' landmark History of the Peloponnesian War, one of the great classics of Western civilization. This history, Zagorin
... En savoir plus
The Greek Way

par Edith Hamilton ...

The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece."Five hundred years before Christ in a little town on the far western border of the settled and civilizaed world, a strange new power was at work. . . . Athens had entered upon her brief and magnificent flowering of genius which so molded the world of mind and of spirit that our mind and spirit ... En savoir plus

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The aim of this work is not a history of events but an account of the achievement and spirit of Greece."Five hundred years before Christ in a little town on the far western border of the settled and civilizaed world, a strange new power was at work. . . . Athens had entered upon her brief and magnificent flowering of genius which so molded the world of mind and of spirit that our mind and spirit
... En savoir plus
Pseudoscience

An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them

par Lydia Kang, MD, Nate Pedersen ...

A visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science from the authors of Quackery**.**From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science from the authors of Quackery**.**From the easily disproved to the wildly speculative, to straight-up hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science—it’s a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of
... En savoir plus
mental floss presents Forbidden Knowledge

A Wickedly Smart Guide to History's Naughtiest Bits

par Editors of Mental Floss ...

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss", creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Think of anything bad, from art heists to Genghis Kahn, and it's likely to be included in this wickedly smart and humorous guide to the seedy underbelly of basically everything. The brainiac team at "mental_floss", creators of the hit magazine and last year's Condensed Knowledge, have scoured the darkest, dirtiest corners of history and the globe to gather this ultimate collection of the bad stuff
... En savoir plus
Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies

How Doubting the Bard Became the Biggest Taboo in Literature

par Elizabeth Winkler ...

An “extraordinarily brilliant” and “pleasurably naughty” (André Aciman) investigation into the Shakespeare authorship question, exploring how doubting that William Shakespeare wrote his plays became an act of blasphemy…and who the Bard might really be.The theory that Shakespeare may not have written the works that bear his name is the most horrible, unspeakable subject in the history of English ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

An “extraordinarily brilliant” and “pleasurably naughty” (André Aciman) investigation into the Shakespeare authorship question, exploring how doubting that William Shakespeare wrote his plays became an act of blasphemy…and who the Bard might really be.The theory that Shakespeare may not have written the works that bear his name is the most horrible, unspeakable subject in the history of English
... En savoir plus
Clio's Bastards

Or, the Wrecking of History and the Perversion of Our Historical Consciousness

par Curtis R. McManus ...

Clio’s Bastards uses an examination of the discipline of history in Canadian universities as the point of entry for a much larger exploration of the intellectual, spiritual, and moral crisis confronting Western civilization today. Over the past four decades, academic history was slowly perverted as historians adopted new sociological approaches to the study of the past. Historians altered the ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Clio’s Bastards uses an examination of the discipline of history in Canadian universities as the point of entry for a much larger exploration of the intellectual, spiritual, and moral crisis confronting Western civilization today. Over the past four decades, academic history was slowly perverted as historians adopted new sociological approaches to the study of the past. Historians altered the
... En savoir plus
Forgotten Voices of The Holocaust

A new history in the words of the men and women who survived

par Lyn Smith ...

Following the success of Forgotten Voices of the Great War, Lyn Smith visits the oral accounts preserved in the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, to reveal the sheer complexity and horror of one of human history's darkest hours.The great majority of Holocaust survivors suffered considerable physical and psychological wounds, yet even in this dark time of human history, tales of faith, love and ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Following the success of Forgotten Voices of the Great War, Lyn Smith visits the oral accounts preserved in the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive, to reveal the sheer complexity and horror of one of human history's darkest hours.The great majority of Holocaust survivors suffered considerable physical and psychological wounds, yet even in this dark time of human history, tales of faith, love and
... En savoir plus

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