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Le dernier homme d'honneur

DERNIER HOMME D'HONNEUR

par Daniel Renaud ...

Un homme d’honneur de la mafia brise l’omerta pour la première fois au Canada. Le 1er mai 1973, Antonio Mucci fait irruption au journal Le Devoir et ouvre le feu sur le journaliste Jean-Pierre Charbonneau. L’attentat sème l’indignation à travers le pays. Ce coup d’éclat aidera Mucci à se tailler une place au sein de la puissante mafia montréalaise, dont l’ombre plane sur la métropole depuis des ... En savoir plus

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Un homme d’honneur de la mafia brise l’omerta pour la première fois au Canada. Le 1er mai 1973, Antonio Mucci fait irruption au journal Le Devoir et ouvre le feu sur le journaliste Jean-Pierre Charbonneau. L’attentat sème l’indignation à travers le pays. Ce coup d’éclat aidera Mucci à se tailler une place au sein de la puissante mafia montréalaise, dont l’ombre plane sur la métropole depuis des
... En savoir plus
Euphemania

Our Love Affair with Euphemisms

par Ralph Keyes ...

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t... ... En savoir plus

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A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t...
... En savoir plus
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

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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
The Hangman

par Louise Penny ...

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called ... En savoir plus

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On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called
... En savoir plus
SAS Survival Handbook

The Definitive Survival Guide

par John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman ...

The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the ‘SAS Survival Handbook’ is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for ... En savoir plus

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The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the ‘SAS Survival Handbook’ is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for
... En savoir plus
Au risque de t'aimer

Romance lesbienne Friends to lovers

par Marianne K. Martin, Livre Lesbien - Homoromance Éditions ...

La vie a le chic de vous prendre par surprise.Connie aime les hommes. Certes, elle vient d’en plaquer un, mais elle en trouvera bien un autre. C’est pourtant Kasey qu’elle rencontre : une femme, une lesbienne, pour être précise. Connie se dit d’abord qu’elles pourraient devenir de bonnes amies, avant de comprendre qu’elle désire davantage.Mais Kasey a déjà eu le cœur brisé. Son ex-petite amie a ... En savoir plus

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La vie a le chic de vous prendre par surprise.Connie aime les hommes. Certes, elle vient d’en plaquer un, mais elle en trouvera bien un autre. C’est pourtant Kasey qu’elle rencontre : une femme, une lesbienne, pour être précise. Connie se dit d’abord qu’elles pourraient devenir de bonnes amies, avant de comprendre qu’elle désire davantage.Mais Kasey a déjà eu le cœur brisé. Son ex-petite amie a
... En savoir plus
That Bird Has My Wings

An Oprah's Book Club Pick

par Jarvis Jay Masters ...

That Bird Has My Wings is the astounding memoir of death row inmate Jarvis Masters and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer. Offering scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny, and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an ... En savoir plus

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That Bird Has My Wings is the astounding memoir of death row inmate Jarvis Masters and a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer. Offering scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny, and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an
... En savoir plus
Your Brain at Work, Revised and Updated

Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

par David Rock ...

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly
... En savoir plus
The New Dark Ages

The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society

par James Marriott ...

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • The evidence is clear—we are now entering a post-literate society. In this urgent and timely account, James Marriott shows the potential impact of this shift and offers a passionate defense of the written word.It’s not by chance that the rise of new printing technologies coincided with the age of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic order. At the ... En savoir plus

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INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • The evidence is clear—we are now entering a post-literate society. In this urgent and timely account, James Marriott shows the potential impact of this shift and offers a passionate defense of the written word.It’s not by chance that the rise of new printing technologies coincided with the age of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic order. At the
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... En savoir plus
The Way of the Fearless Writer

Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life

par Beth Kempton ...

An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton
... En savoir plus
Redemption

Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row

par Lawrence Wright ...

**A powerful and startling account of the unsparing connection between a convent of cloistered nuns and the condemned women on Texas’s death row, exploring questions around crime and punishment, faith, and retribution in America as only Lawrence Wright can.“Redemption gripped me like the best crime novel and left me fundamentally changed. The relationship between two groups of isolated women ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**A powerful and startling account of the unsparing connection between a convent of cloistered nuns and the condemned women on Texas’s death row, exploring questions around crime and punishment, faith, and retribution in America as only Lawrence Wright can.“Redemption gripped me like the best crime novel and left me fundamentally changed. The relationship between two groups of isolated women
... En savoir plus
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

A Creative and Proven Approach

par Margarita Madrigal ...

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a
... En savoir plus
Hide And Seek

The number one bestselling series that inspired BBC One’s REBUS

par Ian Rankin ...

Collections Livre 2 - A Rebus Novel
The second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above.Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

The second Inspector Rebus novel from the No.1 bestselling author of A SONG FOR THE DARK TIMES.'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee ChildA junkie lies dead in an Edinburgh squat, spreadeagled, cross-like on the floor, between two burned-down candles, a five-pointed star daubed on the wall above.Just another dead addict - until John Rebus begins to chip away at the indifference, treachery, deceit and
... En savoir plus
How to Sell a Genocide

The Media's Complicity in the Destruction of Gaza

par Adam H. Johnson ...

“Vivid and meticulous ... Through painstaking documentation, Johnson shows how anti-Palestinian racism among elite liberals and liberal institutions primed Western audiences for genocide” from the foreword by Noura Erakat, author of Justice for SomeAs bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli ... En savoir plus

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“Vivid and meticulous ... Through painstaking documentation, Johnson shows how anti-Palestinian racism among elite liberals and liberal institutions primed Western audiences for genocide” from the foreword by Noura Erakat, author of Justice for SomeAs bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in French for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn French the fun way!

par Olly Richards, Richard Simcott ...

Collections series Readers
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will
... En savoir plus
How to Kill a Language

Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words

par Sophia Smith Galer ...

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced?“Fascinating . . . Galer casts a bright light on the massive linguistic diversity that the world seems set to lose.”—John McWhorter, The New York TimesLanguages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis, ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced?“Fascinating . . . Galer casts a bright light on the massive linguistic diversity that the world seems set to lose.”—John McWhorter, The New York TimesLanguages can be killed in many ways: war, the climate crisis,
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller
... En savoir plus
La vérité n'a pas de camp

par François Cardinal ...

Des médias sont transformés en arme de propagande par des oligarques qui défendent les intérêts de leur empire. Des chefs d’État intimident des organes de presse en multipliant les poursuites judiciaires. Des journalistes répondent en optant pour un militantisme assumé. Et dans un paysage médiatique désormais fragmenté, des auditoires entiers renoncent à chercher une vérité commune, au profit d ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Des médias sont transformés en arme de propagande par des oligarques qui défendent les intérêts de leur empire. Des chefs d’État intimident des organes de presse en multipliant les poursuites judiciaires. Des journalistes répondent en optant pour un militantisme assumé. Et dans un paysage médiatique désormais fragmenté, des auditoires entiers renoncent à chercher une vérité commune, au profit d
... En savoir plus
Scotland Farewell

The People of the Hector

par Donald MacKay ...

This is the story of the Highland Scots who sailed to Pictou, Nova Scotia, in 1773 aboard the brig Hector. These intrepid emigrants came for many reasons: the famine of the previous spring, pressures of population growth, intolerable rent increases, trouble with the law, the hunger of landless men to own land of their own. Upon arrival at Pictou, after an appalling storm-tossed crossing, they ... En savoir plus

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This is the story of the Highland Scots who sailed to Pictou, Nova Scotia, in 1773 aboard the brig Hector. These intrepid emigrants came for many reasons: the famine of the previous spring, pressures of population growth, intolerable rent increases, trouble with the law, the hunger of landless men to own land of their own. Upon arrival at Pictou, after an appalling storm-tossed crossing, they
... En savoir plus
The Betrayal of Anne Frank

A Cold Case Investigation

par Rosemary Sullivan ...

Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international team—led by an obsessed retired FBI agent—has finally solved the mystery that has haunted generations since World War II: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family? And why?Over thirty million people have readThe Diary of a Young Girl, the journal that teenaged Anne Frank kept during World ... En savoir plus

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Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international team—led by an obsessed retired FBI agent—has finally solved the mystery that has haunted generations since World War II: Who betrayed Anne Frank and her family? And why?Over thirty million people have readThe Diary of a Young Girl, the journal that teenaged Anne Frank kept during World
... En savoir plus
The Age of Extraction

How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity

par Tim Wu ...

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2025 • Tech platforms manipulate attention, extract wealth, and deepen inequality. In this new book, Tim Wu (The Attention Merchants) explains how we can reclaim control and create a balanced economy that works for everyone.“The magic of Tim Wu’s The Age of Extraction is its simplicity. Wu deftly breaks down one of the greatest challenges of our age—the unaccountable ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2025 • Tech platforms manipulate attention, extract wealth, and deepen inequality. In this new book, Tim Wu (The Attention Merchants) explains how we can reclaim control and create a balanced economy that works for everyone.“The magic of Tim Wu’s The Age of Extraction is its simplicity. Wu deftly breaks down one of the greatest challenges of our age—the unaccountable
... En savoir plus
Lucky Dog Lessons

Train Your Dog in 7 Days

par Brandon McMillan ...

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous ... En savoir plus

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The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous
... En savoir plus
Scriptnotes

A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters

par John August, Craig Mazin ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen, and many more.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen, and many more.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig
... En savoir plus

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