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Al-Manhal

English-Arabic Idioms

par A R Al-Khanchi ...

AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various ... En savoir plus

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AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various sources like books, newspapers, etc.AL-Manhal is a fairly comprehensive dictionary of English idioms and sayings explained in English and Arabic, and supported by example sentences which are quotes taken from various
... En savoir plus
The Dance of Connection

How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate

par Harriet Lerner ...

Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships.The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships.The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their
... En savoir plus
"Guns Don't Kill People, People Kill People"

And Other Myths About Guns and Gun Control

par Dennis A. Henigan ...

Collections Livre 4 - Myths Made in America
“A must-read for every American who longs to bring sanity to our nation’s gun laws,” this book debunks the lethal logic behind the myths that have framed the gun control debate (Ariana Huffington, Huffington Post).The gun lobby’s remarkable success in using engaging slogans to frame the gun control debate has allowed it to block lifesaving gun legislation for decades. But is there any truth to ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

“A must-read for every American who longs to bring sanity to our nation’s gun laws,” this book debunks the lethal logic behind the myths that have framed the gun control debate (Ariana Huffington, Huffington Post).The gun lobby’s remarkable success in using engaging slogans to frame the gun control debate has allowed it to block lifesaving gun legislation for decades. But is there any truth to
... 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

$11.99 CAD

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
The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

par Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... En savoir plus

$14.08 CAD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
... En savoir plus
The Concise Guide to Bipolar Disorder

par Francis Mark Mondimore ...

Collections series A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book
A concise, essential guide to living with bipolar disorder by an internationally known expert.When a diagnosis of bipolar disorder enters your life, you may not be sure where to turn for accurate information about this potentially devastating but treatable illness. Whether you yourself have been diagnosed, or a spouse, parent, child, friend, or employee has developed the illness, the need for ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

A concise, essential guide to living with bipolar disorder by an internationally known expert.When a diagnosis of bipolar disorder enters your life, you may not be sure where to turn for accurate information about this potentially devastating but treatable illness. Whether you yourself have been diagnosed, or a spouse, parent, child, friend, or employee has developed the illness, the need for
... En savoir plus
Everyday Magicians

Legal Records and Magic Manuscripts from Tudor England

par Sharon Hubbs Wright, Frank Klaassen ...

Collections series Magic in History Sourcebooks
Most of the women and men who practiced magic in Tudor England were not hanged or burned as witches, despite being active members of their communities. These everyday magicians responded to common human problems such as the vagaries of money, love, property, and influence, and they were essential to the smooth functioning of English society. This illuminating book tells their stories through the ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Most of the women and men who practiced magic in Tudor England were not hanged or burned as witches, despite being active members of their communities. These everyday magicians responded to common human problems such as the vagaries of money, love, property, and influence, and they were essential to the smooth functioning of English society. This illuminating book tells their stories through the
... En savoir plus
Dig Me a Grave

The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South

par Richard A. Harpootlian, Shaun Assael ...

The definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal, well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by the prosecutor who brought him to justice.Of the hundreds of murder cases that noted South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian has prosecuted, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

The definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal, well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by the prosecutor who brought him to justice.Of the hundreds of murder cases that noted South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian has prosecuted,
... En savoir plus
Spy the Lie

Former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception

par Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, Susan Carnicero, Don Tennant ...

Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lieImagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee, investing in a financial interest, speaking with your child about drugs, confronting your significant other ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lieImagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee, investing in a financial interest, speaking with your child about drugs, confronting your significant other
... En savoir plus
The Origins of Woke

Civil Rights Law, Corporate America, and the Triumph of Identity Politics

par Richard Hanania ...

Richard Hanania has emerged as one of the most talked-about writers in the nation, and in this book, he puts forward a stunning new theory about the culture war that could turn our debates upside down.Richard Hanania has come out of nowhere to become one of the best-known writers in the nation in the last few years. In this book, he directs his attention to the culture war that has driven society ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Richard Hanania has emerged as one of the most talked-about writers in the nation, and in this book, he puts forward a stunning new theory about the culture war that could turn our debates upside down.Richard Hanania has come out of nowhere to become one of the best-known writers in the nation in the last few years. In this book, he directs his attention to the culture war that has driven society
... En savoir plus
Fils de bourreau NE

Les confidences d'un enfant martyr

par Patrick Gosselin ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
FILS DE BOURREAULes confidences d'un enfant martyrDe sa naissance jusqu'à l'âge de treize ans, Patrick Gosselin a été privé d'eau et de nourriture, battu à coups de barre de fer, ébouillanté, humilié, terrorisé, séquestré et menacé de mort. Le calvaire qu'il a vécu est comparable à celui d'Aurore, l'enfant martyre. ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

FILS DE BOURREAULes confidences d'un enfant martyrDe sa naissance jusqu'à l'âge de treize ans, Patrick Gosselin a été privé d'eau et de nourriture, battu à coups de barre de fer, ébouillanté, humilié, terrorisé, séquestré et menacé de mort. Le calvaire qu'il a vécu est comparable à celui d'Aurore, l'enfant martyre.
... En savoir plus
Fast Track: Geometry

Essential Review for AP, Honors, and Other Advanced Study

par The Princeton Review ...

Collections series High School Subject Review
GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: GEOMETRY! Covering the most important material taught in high school geometry classes, this essential review book gets readers on the fast track to class success, with critical information presented in an easy-to-follow quick-study format!Inside this book, you'll find:• Clear, concise summaries of the most important concepts, formulas, and geometric skills• ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: GEOMETRY! Covering the most important material taught in high school geometry classes, this essential review book gets readers on the fast track to class success, with critical information presented in an easy-to-follow quick-study format!Inside this book, you'll find:• Clear, concise summaries of the most important concepts, formulas, and geometric skills•
... En savoir plus
Îmi place să împart cu alții I Love to Share

Romanian English Bedtime Collection

par Shelley Admont, KidKiddos Books ...

Collections series Romanian English Bedtime Collection
Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better! ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Romanian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Romanian as their second language.Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However, he doesn't always want to share, and because of that, he may miss out on having fun. Let's find out what it means to share, and why it makes us feel better!
... En savoir plus
Uncle John's All-Knowing Bathroom Reader

par Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Collections series Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Annual
Everything you didn't know you needed to know can be found in this absorbing read that makes every visit to the throne room an entertaining and educational adventure.Uncle John's Bathroom Reader is back for its 39th year with another page-turning collection of the strange, fascinating, and downright entertaining! Dive into captivating articles spanning pop culture, history, sports, science, and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Everything you didn't know you needed to know can be found in this absorbing read that makes every visit to the throne room an entertaining and educational adventure.Uncle John's Bathroom Reader is back for its 39th year with another page-turning collection of the strange, fascinating, and downright entertaining! Dive into captivating articles spanning pop culture, history, sports, science, and
... En savoir plus
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

par George Saunders ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.**LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/DIAMONSTEIN-SPIELVOGEL AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Time, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire,
... En savoir plus
Ableism in Education

Rethinking School Practices and Policies

par Gillian Parekh ...

Collections series Equity and Social Justice in Education Series
How we organize children by ability in schools is often rooted in ableism.Ability is so central to schooling—where we explicitly and continuously shape, assess, measure, and report on students’ abilities—that ability-based decisions often appear logical and natural. However, how schools respond to ability results in very real, lifelong social and economic consequences. Special education and ... En savoir plus

$46.99 CAD

How we organize children by ability in schools is often rooted in ableism.Ability is so central to schooling—where we explicitly and continuously shape, assess, measure, and report on students’ abilities—that ability-based decisions often appear logical and natural. However, how schools respond to ability results in very real, lifelong social and economic consequences. Special education and
... 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

$11.99 CAD

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
His Majesty's Airship

The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine

par S. C. Gwynne ...

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101 ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101
... En savoir plus
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

$19.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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
Die, My Love

A True Story of Revenge, Murder, and Two Texas Sisters

par Kathryn Casey ...

The day before Halloween 2004 was the last day on Earth for respected, well-liked college professor Fred Jablin. That morning, a neighbor discovered his body lying in a pool of blood in the driveway of Jablin's Virginia home. Police immediately turned their attentions to the victim's ex-wife, Piper, a petite, pretty Texas lawyer who had lost a bitter custody battle and would do anything to get her ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The day before Halloween 2004 was the last day on Earth for respected, well-liked college professor Fred Jablin. That morning, a neighbor discovered his body lying in a pool of blood in the driveway of Jablin's Virginia home. Police immediately turned their attentions to the victim's ex-wife, Piper, a petite, pretty Texas lawyer who had lost a bitter custody battle and would do anything to get her
... En savoir plus
The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems

750 Trigonometry Problems with Comprehensive Solutions for All Major Topics

par W. Michael Kelley ...

Collections series Humongous Books
Become a trig master in no time!Most math and science study guides are a reflection of the college professors who write them: dry, difficult, and pretentious. The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems is the exception. Author Mike Kelley has taken what appears to be a typical trigonometry workbook, chock full of solved problems—more than 750!—and made notes in the margins adding missing steps ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Become a trig master in no time!Most math and science study guides are a reflection of the college professors who write them: dry, difficult, and pretentious. The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems is the exception. Author Mike Kelley has taken what appears to be a typical trigonometry workbook, chock full of solved problems—more than 750!—and made notes in the margins adding missing steps
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of Intelligence

Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

par Max S. Bennett ...

“I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow“I've been recommending A Brief History of Intelligence to everyone I know. A truly novel, beautifully crafted thesis on what intelligence is and how it has developed ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

“I found this book amazing. I read it through quickly because it was so interesting, then turned around and read much of it again.”—Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow“I've been recommending A Brief History of Intelligence to everyone I know. A truly novel, beautifully crafted thesis on what intelligence is and how it has developed
... En savoir plus
Get Started in Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy

How to write compelling and imaginative sci-fi and fantasy fiction

par Adam Roberts ...

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AWESOME AND AMAZING FICTION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing science fiction and fantasy for the complete beginner. This book provides all the information, guidance, and advice you need to write great science fiction to captivate your readers. It will help you understand how the genre works, the big dos and don'ts - ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AWESOME AND AMAZING FICTION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing science fiction and fantasy for the complete beginner. This book provides all the information, guidance, and advice you need to write great science fiction to captivate your readers. It will help you understand how the genre works, the big dos and don'ts -
... En savoir plus
The Tywi Estuary Killings

A gripping, gritty crime mystery from John Nicholl

par John Nicholl ...

Collections Livre 2 - Carmarthen Crime
A completely gripping, gritty crime thriller from UK Top 20 bestselling author John NichollIs it revenge or is it justice?DI Gravel is supposed to be on mandatory leave, but when a severed head washes up on the estuary beach his holiday is cut short. Back on the job, he’s shocked when the case leads him to the victim from an old caseSeventeen years ago, the system failed Rebecca. They let the ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A completely gripping, gritty crime thriller from UK Top 20 bestselling author John NichollIs it revenge or is it justice?DI Gravel is supposed to be on mandatory leave, but when a severed head washes up on the estuary beach his holiday is cut short. Back on the job, he’s shocked when the case leads him to the victim from an old caseSeventeen years ago, the system failed Rebecca. They let the
... En savoir plus

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