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Two Wheels Good

The History and Mystery of the Bicycle

par Jody Rosen ...

A panoramic revisionist portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming the twenty-first-century world“Excellent . . . calls to mind Bill Bryson, John McPhee, Rebecca Solnit.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New YorkerThe bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A panoramic revisionist portrait of the nineteenth-century invention that is transforming the twenty-first-century world“Excellent . . . calls to mind Bill Bryson, John McPhee, Rebecca Solnit.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New YorkerThe bicycle is a vestige of the Victorian era, seemingly at odds with our age of smartphones and ride-sharing
... En savoir plus
Schooling Internationally

Globalisation, Internationalisation and the Future for International Schools

Modifié par Richard Bates ...

The number of schools that call themselves international is growing exponentially. In addition many other schools are exploring the concept of international-mindedness and what that might mean in the contemporary world of globalisation. This book sets out to provide a critical perspective on current issues facing ‘international schooling’, particularly the conflict between ‘internationalising’ and ... En savoir plus

$78.99 CAD

The number of schools that call themselves international is growing exponentially. In addition many other schools are exploring the concept of international-mindedness and what that might mean in the contemporary world of globalisation. This book sets out to provide a critical perspective on current issues facing ‘international schooling’, particularly the conflict between ‘internationalising’ and
... En savoir plus
The Dreams of Ada

par Robert Mayer ...

For fans of Serial and Making a Murderer, the true, bewildering story of a young woman’s disappearance, the nightmare of a small town obsessed with delivering justice, and the bizarre dream of a poor, uneducated man accused of murder.**On April 28, 1984, Denice Haraway disappeared from her job at a convenience store on the outskirts of Ada, Oklahoma, and the sleepy town erupted. Tales spread of ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

For fans of Serial and Making a Murderer, the true, bewildering story of a young woman’s disappearance, the nightmare of a small town obsessed with delivering justice, and the bizarre dream of a poor, uneducated man accused of murder.**On April 28, 1984, Denice Haraway disappeared from her job at a convenience store on the outskirts of Ada, Oklahoma, and the sleepy town erupted. Tales spread of
... En savoir plus
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist

How to End the Drama and Get On with Life

par Margalis Fjelstad ...

People with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorders have a serious mental illness that primarily affects their intimate, personal, and family relationships. Often they appear to be normally functioning at work and in public interactions, and Narcissists may even be highly effective, in the short term, in some work or social situations. However, in intimate relationships, they can be ... En savoir plus

$37.99 CAD

People with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorders have a serious mental illness that primarily affects their intimate, personal, and family relationships. Often they appear to be normally functioning at work and in public interactions, and Narcissists may even be highly effective, in the short term, in some work or social situations. However, in intimate relationships, they can be
... En savoir plus
La légalisation du cannabis au Canada

Entre commercialisation et prohibition 2.0

par Line Beauchesne ...

Maintenant que le cannabis a été légalisé au Canada et qu’a été mis en place le cadre réglementaire nécessaire pour sa production, sa vente et sa consommation, l’heure est au bilan. Avec précision et rigueur, Line Beauchesne analyse les différentes manières de problématiser la consommation du cannabis qui se sont entrechoquées tout au long des débats, leur origine, les silences sur certains ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

Maintenant que le cannabis a été légalisé au Canada et qu’a été mis en place le cadre réglementaire nécessaire pour sa production, sa vente et sa consommation, l’heure est au bilan. Avec précision et rigueur, Line Beauchesne analyse les différentes manières de problématiser la consommation du cannabis qui se sont entrechoquées tout au long des débats, leur origine, les silences sur certains
... En savoir plus
Hero

The gripping thriller from the author of OUTBACK, BRAND NEW for Autumn 2026

par Patricia Wolf ...

Collections Livre 5 - A DS Walker Thriller
'The magic that Patricia Wolf brings to crime writing is extraordinary...the best of the genre' NetGalley review, 5 starsThe new unmissable instalment in the DS Walker series!A sporting legend. A brutal death. A dark legacy.DS Lucas Walker is back home in Queensland, following the dramatic fallout from his last case. He is just getting to grips with his new role in the small outback town of Katima ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

'The magic that Patricia Wolf brings to crime writing is extraordinary...the best of the genre' NetGalley review, 5 starsThe new unmissable instalment in the DS Walker series!A sporting legend. A brutal death. A dark legacy.DS Lucas Walker is back home in Queensland, following the dramatic fallout from his last case. He is just getting to grips with his new role in the small outback town of Katima
... En savoir plus
Bizarre London

Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

par David Long ...

A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about London.It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about London.It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's
... En savoir plus
The Great Halifax Explosion

A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism

par John U. Bacon ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * by the author ofThe Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund FitzgeraldThe "riveting" (National Post) tick-tock account of the largest manmade explosion in history prior to the atomic bomb, and the equally astonishing tales of survival and heroism that emerged from the ashes“Enthralling. ... Gripping. ... A captivating and emotionally investing journey.” —Pittsbur... ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * by the author ofThe Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund FitzgeraldThe "riveting" (National Post) tick-tock account of the largest manmade explosion in history prior to the atomic bomb, and the equally astonishing tales of survival and heroism that emerged from the ashes“Enthralling. ... Gripping. ... A captivating and emotionally investing journey.” —Pittsbur...
... En savoir plus
On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

par Stephen King ...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the
... 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

$1.99 CAD

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
Black Saturday

An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza

par Trey Yingst ...

Fox News war correspondent Trey Yingst shares his gripping, firsthand account of the events of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war, offering riveting insight and fresh facts that clarify the scope and magnitude of this latest and most dramatic outbreak in one of the bloodiest, most nuanced, and longest-standing conflicts in modern Middle Eastern history.On the morning of October 7, 2023, the ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Fox News war correspondent Trey Yingst shares his gripping, firsthand account of the events of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war, offering riveting insight and fresh facts that clarify the scope and magnitude of this latest and most dramatic outbreak in one of the bloodiest, most nuanced, and longest-standing conflicts in modern Middle Eastern history.On the morning of October 7, 2023, the
... En savoir plus
Privacy on the Ground

Driving Corporate Behavior in the United States and Europe

par Kenneth A. Bamberger, Deirdre K. Mulligan ...

Collections series Information Policy
An examination of corporate privacy management in the United States, Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, identifying international best practices and making policy recommendations.Barely a week goes by without a new privacy revelation or scandal. Whether by hackers or spy agencies or social networks, violations of our personal information have shaken entire industries, corroded ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

An examination of corporate privacy management in the United States, Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, identifying international best practices and making policy recommendations.Barely a week goes by without a new privacy revelation or scandal. Whether by hackers or spy agencies or social networks, violations of our personal information have shaken entire industries, corroded
... En savoir plus
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting

par Skip Press ...

This guide is for anyone who has ever thought of screenwriting. Written by someone who has "been there, done that," and lived to tell the tale, it reveals the most popular genres, explains how stories need to be structured for feature films and TV movies, offers the freshest look at workshops and online classes, and disusses how to set up a step–by–step path to success. ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

This guide is for anyone who has ever thought of screenwriting. Written by someone who has "been there, done that," and lived to tell the tale, it reveals the most popular genres, explains how stories need to be structured for feature films and TV movies, offers the freshest look at workshops and online classes, and disusses how to set up a step–by–step path to success.
... En savoir plus
You! A Christian Girl's Guide to Growing Up

par Nancy N. Rue ...

Collections series Faithgirlz
In this fun and interactive book from bestselling author Nancy Rue, all the questions girls 8 to 12 ask about their changing bodies and growing up are answered, along with advice and health tips designed to help you become the confident, beautiful young woman God created you to be.Whether you’re noticing new curves and hair growing where it never did before, or feel like your emotions are always ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In this fun and interactive book from bestselling author Nancy Rue, all the questions girls 8 to 12 ask about their changing bodies and growing up are answered, along with advice and health tips designed to help you become the confident, beautiful young woman God created you to be.Whether you’re noticing new curves and hair growing where it never did before, or feel like your emotions are always
... En savoir plus
The Last Flight

The Untold Story of the Search for JFK Jr. and the Race Against the Atlantic

par Theresa M. Webster, Captain W. Russell Webster ...

"A technically rich, warmly patriotic account.” - Kirkus ReviewsOne of Town & Country’s Best Books of the FallOn a hazy July night in 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren vanished over the waters off Martha’s Vineyard—triggering a national vigil and one of the most ambitious search operations in American history. For days, the world watched and waited.But the full ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

"A technically rich, warmly patriotic account.” - Kirkus ReviewsOne of Town & Country’s Best Books of the FallOn a hazy July night in 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren vanished over the waters off Martha’s Vineyard—triggering a national vigil and one of the most ambitious search operations in American history. For days, the world watched and waited.But the full
... En savoir plus
Peking to Paris

Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World

par Dina Bennett ...

In May 2007, leaving China’s Great Wall is Car 84, one of 128 antique autos racing in the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. It’s guided by one Dina Bennett, the world’s least likely navigator: a daydreamer prone to carsickness, riddled with self-doubt, and married to a thrill-seeking perfectionist who is half-human, half-racecar. What could possibly go wrong?Funny, self-deprecating, and marred by ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In May 2007, leaving China’s Great Wall is Car 84, one of 128 antique autos racing in the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. It’s guided by one Dina Bennett, the world’s least likely navigator: a daydreamer prone to carsickness, riddled with self-doubt, and married to a thrill-seeking perfectionist who is half-human, half-racecar. What could possibly go wrong?Funny, self-deprecating, and marred by
... En savoir plus
日本語能力試験Ｎ３直前対策ドリル＆模試文字・語彙・文法

par 森本　智子　著, 高橋　尚子　著, 黒岩　しづ可　著 ...

試験日が２週間後くらいに近づくと、多くの受験者は焦ってくる。十分に準備を進めてきた人はいいが、準備が足りない人や実力に不安がある人は、もう１、２冊やらなければ受からないと思う。かといって、ゆっくりはできないので、時間をかけずにサクサク解けるシンプルな問題集がいい。本書はまさに、そうした多くの人のニーズに応えるもの。短期の集中学習で確実に合格に近づくことができる。まず、対象分野をスコアアップにつながりやすい文字・語彙と文法とし、課題意識を持って対策学習がしやすいよう、それぞれの分野に分けた。PART1「実戦ドリル」では、本試験を想定した形式でのドリルを15回、さらに、合否を分けるポイントとなる重要項目を整理するため、テーマ別ミニ特訓講座を加えた。弱点補強をしながら、着実に実戦力養成ができる。続いてPART2「模擬試験」では、本試験と全く同じ形式・分量で３回、力試しをすることができる ... En savoir plus

$9.40 CAD

試験日が２週間後くらいに近づくと、多くの受験者は焦ってくる。十分に準備を進めてきた人はいいが、準備が足りない人や実力に不安がある人は、もう１、２冊やらなければ受からないと思う。かといって、ゆっくりはできないので、時間をかけずにサクサク解けるシンプルな問題集がいい。本書はまさに、そうした多くの人のニーズに応えるもの。短期の集中学習で確実に合格に近づくことができる。まず、対象分野をスコアアップにつながりやすい文字・語彙と文法とし、課題意識を持って対策学習がしやすいよう、それぞれの分野に分けた。PART1「実戦ドリル」では、本試験を想定した形式でのドリルを15回、さらに、合否を分けるポイントとなる重要項目を整理するため、テーマ別ミニ特訓講座を加えた。弱点補強をしながら、着実に実戦力養成ができる。続いてPART2「模擬試験」では、本試験と全く同じ形式・分量で３回、力試しをすることができる
... En savoir plus
The Canadian Style

A Guide to Writing and Editing

par Public Works and Government Services Canada Translation Bureau, Dundurn ...

The revised edition of The Canadian Style is an indispensable language guide for editors, copywriters, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, secretaries and business people -- in fact, anyone writing in the English language in Canada today.It provides concise, up-to-date answers to a host of questions on abbreviations, hyphenation, spelling, the use of capital letters, punctuation and ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The revised edition of The Canadian Style is an indispensable language guide for editors, copywriters, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, secretaries and business people -- in fact, anyone writing in the English language in Canada today.It provides concise, up-to-date answers to a host of questions on abbreviations, hyphenation, spelling, the use of capital letters, punctuation and
... En savoir plus
Falling Upwards

Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture The Aeronauts

par Richard Holmes ...

Lose yourself in the clouds with bestselling and prize-winning biographer and science writer Richard Holmes in this glorious history of hot-air ballooning.Hot-air balloons have drifted through Richard Holmes’s work for many years. And now, in this heart-lifting book he tells the story of these ineffably romantic floating machines and the reckless invention of the adventurers who flew them.His ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Lose yourself in the clouds with bestselling and prize-winning biographer and science writer Richard Holmes in this glorious history of hot-air ballooning.Hot-air balloons have drifted through Richard Holmes’s work for many years. And now, in this heart-lifting book he tells the story of these ineffably romantic floating machines and the reckless invention of the adventurers who flew them.His
... En savoir plus
English-Japanese phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabulary

par Andrey Taranov ...

English-Japanese phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabularyThe collection of "Everything Will Be Okay" travel phrasebooks published by T&P Books is designed for people traveling abroad for tourism and business. The phrasebooks contain what matters most - the essentials for basic communication. This is an indispensable set of phrases to "survive" while abroad.Some of the topics included in the ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

English-Japanese phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabularyThe collection of "Everything Will Be Okay" travel phrasebooks published by T&P Books is designed for people traveling abroad for tourism and business. The phrasebooks contain what matters most - the essentials for basic communication. This is an indispensable set of phrases to "survive" while abroad.Some of the topics included in the
... En savoir plus
THE HEALING PLATE

EAT YOURSELF HEALTHY

par Stephany Baughman ...

The Healing Plate: Eat Yourself Healthy is a thoughtful, evidence-informed guide to using food as a powerful source of nourishment during times of health challenges and beyond. Rooted in nutrition science and real-life experience, this book focuses on how intentional, whole-food choices can support the body, promote balance, and encourage overall well-being.More than a traditional cookbook, The ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

The Healing Plate: Eat Yourself Healthy is a thoughtful, evidence-informed guide to using food as a powerful source of nourishment during times of health challenges and beyond. Rooted in nutrition science and real-life experience, this book focuses on how intentional, whole-food choices can support the body, promote balance, and encourage overall well-being.More than a traditional cookbook, The
... En savoir plus
made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

par Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayMayflower voyagers crossed an ocean without a single plow or fishing line, only to find two local braves who greeted them in fluent English. In their wake, colonial settlers cobbled together an inventive new vocabulary from borrowings, misnomers, and daily necessity.Colonists preserved sturdy British terms that London ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayMayflower voyagers crossed an ocean without a single plow or fishing line, only to find two local braves who greeted them in fluent English. In their wake, colonial settlers cobbled together an inventive new vocabulary from borrowings, misnomers, and daily necessity.Colonists preserved sturdy British terms that London
... En savoir plus
Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Modifié par Fred R. Volkmar, Brian Reichow, James C. McPartland ...

Collections series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The volume explores the latest findings in key areas, such ... En savoir plus

$256.99 CAD

The second edition of this book examines the numerous research and practice advances with regard to adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The volume explores the latest findings in key areas, such
... En savoir plus
Pucker Factor 10: Memoir of a U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam

Memoir of a U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam

par James Joyce ...

"In 1963…there was no way I could have known, sitting in a classroom on that beautiful campus in Ohio, that by raising my hand I would be going to war in Vietnam and that I would see things, hear things and do things that most people cannot imagine."--James Joyce. The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

"In 1963…there was no way I could have known, sitting in a classroom on that beautiful campus in Ohio, that by raising my hand I would be going to war in Vietnam and that I would see things, hear things and do things that most people cannot imagine."--James Joyce. The author was drawn into the United States Army through ROTC, and went through training to fly helicopters in combat over Vietnam. His
... En savoir plus

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