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1.000 Unnecessary Fun Facts and Trivia About Etymology & Quirky Words You Don't Need to Know

par Andrea Febrian ...

Did you know that the dot over your "i" has a name? Or that the word "nerd" was first coined by Dr. Seuss? Or that an avocado's name has a shockingly inappropriate backstory? If you thought you knew the English Language, prepare to have your mind delightfully blown by a trove of knowledge so fascinating, so bizarre, and so utterly useless, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.Welcome, ... En savoir plus

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Did you know that the dot over your "i" has a name? Or that the word "nerd" was first coined by Dr. Seuss? Or that an avocado's name has a shockingly inappropriate backstory? If you thought you knew the English Language, prepare to have your mind delightfully blown by a trove of knowledge so fascinating, so bizarre, and so utterly useless, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.Welcome,
... En savoir plus
101 Conversations in Intermediate French

101 Conversations | French Edition

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series 101 Conversations | French Edition
Real French people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience ... En savoir plus

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Real French people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience
... En savoir plus
Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests, Fourth Edition

par Joel Wiesen ...

Collections series Barron's Test Prep
***Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from a mechanical aptitude and spatial relations expert!Barron’s Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.***Written by an Experienced Educator and nationally known testing expert.Learn from Barron’s--all content is written and ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

***Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from a mechanical aptitude and spatial relations expert!Barron’s Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It’s the only book you’ll need to be prepared for exam day.***Written by an Experienced Educator and nationally known testing expert.Learn from Barron’s--all content is written and
... En savoir plus
The River of Tears

par Bob Chrismas ...

Join Dani Taylor and Detective Jack Bondar battling the clock together to overcome barriers and conflict as they become immersed together in the dark underworld of sex trafficking in Canada. You will gain deep insights into police challenges and psyche, Indigenous perspectives and issues, and what families go through when loved ones go missing.Dani struggles and escapes a path she is on to die ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Join Dani Taylor and Detective Jack Bondar battling the clock together to overcome barriers and conflict as they become immersed together in the dark underworld of sex trafficking in Canada. You will gain deep insights into police challenges and psyche, Indigenous perspectives and issues, and what families go through when loved ones go missing.Dani struggles and escapes a path she is on to die
... En savoir plus
The Cambridge Handbook of the Law, Ethics and Policy of Artificial Intelligence

Modifié par Nathalie A. Smuha ...

Collections series Cambridge Law Handbooks
This informative Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, ethical, and policy implications of AI and algorithmic systems. As these technologies continue to impact various aspects of our lives, it is crucial to understand and assess the challenges and opportunities they present. Drawing on contributions from experts in various disciplines, the book covers theoretical insights and ... En savoir plus

$183.99 CAD

This informative Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, ethical, and policy implications of AI and algorithmic systems. As these technologies continue to impact various aspects of our lives, it is crucial to understand and assess the challenges and opportunities they present. Drawing on contributions from experts in various disciplines, the book covers theoretical insights and
... En savoir plus
Vocab-Backup Strategy

5 sequential self-learning steps to boost your vocabulary knowledge

par Adel Alharbi ...

• Do you want to boost your vocabulary knowledge, read and comprehend new texts, and be a good conversationalist?• Do you feel that your writing style stays the same every time you put your pen to paper?• Do you like to improve your learning habits and enhance your memory and attention?•Do you struggle understanding course content in college, or are you a teacher who wants to help... ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

• Do you want to boost your vocabulary knowledge, read and comprehend new texts, and be a good conversationalist?• Do you feel that your writing style stays the same every time you put your pen to paper?• Do you like to improve your learning habits and enhance your memory and attention?•Do you struggle understanding course content in college, or are you a teacher who wants to help...
... En savoir plus
The Electric Vehicle

Technology and Expectations in the Automobile Age

par Gijs Mom ...

Winner of the Engineer-Historian Award from the International History and Heritage Committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot Award given by the Society of Automotive HistoriansRecent attention to hybrid cars that run on both gasoline and electric batteries has made the electric car an apparent alternative to the internal combustion engine and its ... En savoir plus

$46.99 CAD

Winner of the Engineer-Historian Award from the International History and Heritage Committee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot Award given by the Society of Automotive HistoriansRecent attention to hybrid cars that run on both gasoline and electric batteries has made the electric car an apparent alternative to the internal combustion engine and its
... En savoir plus
Out of Our Minds

What We Think and How We Came to Think It

par Felipe Fernández-Armesto ...

‘Immensely learned and ambitious…seam-bursting eclecticism and polymathic brio… This is by any standards a significant book and its author deserves high praise.’Literary ReviewTo imagine – to see that which is not there – is the startling ability that has fuelled human development and innovation through the centuries. As a species we stand alone in our remarkable capacity to refashion the world ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

‘Immensely learned and ambitious…seam-bursting eclecticism and polymathic brio… This is by any standards a significant book and its author deserves high praise.’Literary ReviewTo imagine – to see that which is not there – is the startling ability that has fuelled human development and innovation through the centuries. As a species we stand alone in our remarkable capacity to refashion the world
... En savoir plus
Dot Journaling, A Practical Guide

How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That'll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together

par Rachel Wilkerson Miller ...

Organize your life, record what matters, and get stuff done!What the heck is a dot journal? It's a planner, to-do list, and diary for every aspect of your life: work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything.Early adopter Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains how to make a dot journal work for you—whether you find the picture-perfect examples on Pinterest inspiring or, well, intimidating. You decide ... En savoir plus

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Organize your life, record what matters, and get stuff done!What the heck is a dot journal? It's a planner, to-do list, and diary for every aspect of your life: work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything.Early adopter Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains how to make a dot journal work for you—whether you find the picture-perfect examples on Pinterest inspiring or, well, intimidating. You decide
... En savoir plus
Rhetoric

A Very Short Introduction

par Richard Toye ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Rhetoric is often seen as a synonym for shallow, deceptive language, and therefore as something negative. But if we view rhetoric in more neutral terms, as the 'art of persuasion', it is clear that we are all forced to engage with it at some level, if only because we are constantly exposed to the rhetoric of others. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Toye explores the purpose of rhetoric. ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Rhetoric is often seen as a synonym for shallow, deceptive language, and therefore as something negative. But if we view rhetoric in more neutral terms, as the 'art of persuasion', it is clear that we are all forced to engage with it at some level, if only because we are constantly exposed to the rhetoric of others. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Toye explores the purpose of rhetoric.
... En savoir plus
Making It in Historical Fiction

par Libbie Hawker ...

The bestselling author of Take Off Your Pants!, the popular outlining guide for writers, is back with another how-to manual for those seeking to start a career in historical fiction.There’s no doubt that historical fiction is popular with readers. In fact, the genre is expanding all the time, gaining market share and influencing other media at a rapid pace. But the HF market has some peculiar ... En savoir plus

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The bestselling author of Take Off Your Pants!, the popular outlining guide for writers, is back with another how-to manual for those seeking to start a career in historical fiction.There’s no doubt that historical fiction is popular with readers. In fact, the genre is expanding all the time, gaining market share and influencing other media at a rapid pace. But the HF market has some peculiar
... En savoir plus
A Dictionary of Logic

par Thomas Macaulay Ferguson, Graham Priest ...

Collections series Oxford Quick Reference Online
A Dictionary of Logic expands on Oxford's coverage of the topic in works such as The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics, and A Dictionary of Computer Science. Featuring more than 450 entries primarily concentrating on technical terminology, the history of logic, the foundations of mathematics, and non-classical logic, this dictionary is an essential ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

A Dictionary of Logic expands on Oxford's coverage of the topic in works such as The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics, and A Dictionary of Computer Science. Featuring more than 450 entries primarily concentrating on technical terminology, the history of logic, the foundations of mathematics, and non-classical logic, this dictionary is an essential
... En savoir plus
Poet's Market 34th Edition

The Most Trusted Guide to Publishing Poetry

Modifié par Robert Lee Brewer ...

The Most Trusted Guide to Publishing Poetry, fully revised and updatedWant to get your poetry published? There's no better tool for making it happen than Poet's Market, which includes hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book and chapbook publishers, print and online poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information, ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

The Most Trusted Guide to Publishing Poetry, fully revised and updatedWant to get your poetry published? There's no better tool for making it happen than Poet's Market, which includes hundreds of publishing opportunities specifically for poets, including listings for book and chapbook publishers, print and online poetry publications, contests, and more. These listings include contact information,
... En savoir plus
Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age

par Marilee Sprenger ...

Smartphones, videogames, webcasts, wikis, blogs, texting, emoticons. What does the rapidly changing digital landscape mean for classroom teaching? How has technology affected the brain development of students? How does it relate to what we know about learning styles, memory, and multiple intelligences? How can teachers close the digital divide that separates many of them from their students?In ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

Smartphones, videogames, webcasts, wikis, blogs, texting, emoticons. What does the rapidly changing digital landscape mean for classroom teaching? How has technology affected the brain development of students? How does it relate to what we know about learning styles, memory, and multiple intelligences? How can teachers close the digital divide that separates many of them from their students?In
... En savoir plus
Inside the Law

Canadian Law Firms in Historical Perspective

par Carol Wilton ...

Collections Livre 7 - Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Law firms are important economic institutions in this country: they collect hundreds of millions of dollars annually in fees, they order the affairs of businesses and of many government agencies, and their members include some of the most influential Canadians. Some firms have a history stretching back nearly two hundred years, and many are over a century old. Yet the history of law firms in ... En savoir plus

$48.99 CAD

Law firms are important economic institutions in this country: they collect hundreds of millions of dollars annually in fees, they order the affairs of businesses and of many government agencies, and their members include some of the most influential Canadians. Some firms have a history stretching back nearly two hundred years, and many are over a century old. Yet the history of law firms in
... En savoir plus
Spaghetti Wars

Journal du front des identités culinaires

par Tommaso MELILLI ...

« Je pensais être cuisinier. Je pensais avoir eu la chance de choisir un métier beau, vieux et simple, et de l’avoir fait au moment même où ce métier devenait cool et intéressant aux yeux de tout le monde. Je pensais être cuisinier et j’ai découvert que j’étais un des nombreux soldats d’une guerre sans quartier ni tranchée ; une guerre invisible, qui oppose des troupes minuscules, inconscientes et ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

« Je pensais être cuisinier. Je pensais avoir eu la chance de choisir un métier beau, vieux et simple, et de l’avoir fait au moment même où ce métier devenait cool et intéressant aux yeux de tout le monde. Je pensais être cuisinier et j’ai découvert que j’étais un des nombreux soldats d’une guerre sans quartier ni tranchée ; une guerre invisible, qui oppose des troupes minuscules, inconscientes et
... En savoir plus
Making Sense of Education

An Introduction to the Philosophy and Theory of Education and Teaching

par David Carr ...

Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring major past and present conceptions of education, teaching and learning, this book makes philosophy of education relevant to the professional practice of teachers and student teachers, as well of interest to those studying education as an academic subject.The book is ... En savoir plus

$81.99 CAD

Making Sense of Education provides a contemporary introduction to the key issues in educational philosophy and theory. Exploring major past and present conceptions of education, teaching and learning, this book makes philosophy of education relevant to the professional practice of teachers and student teachers, as well of interest to those studying education as an academic subject.The book is
... En savoir plus
Educating for Creativity

A Global Conversation

par Robert Kelly ...

Bringing creativity into mainstream educational practice has become a mantra among educators. But what does creative practice in education really look like? Take a journey around the globe with educator and artist Robert Kelly to witness innovative creative practice in action, with examples from early childhood to post-secondary levels. Through stories and real-life examples, discover the ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Bringing creativity into mainstream educational practice has become a mantra among educators. But what does creative practice in education really look like? Take a journey around the globe with educator and artist Robert Kelly to witness innovative creative practice in action, with examples from early childhood to post-secondary levels. Through stories and real-life examples, discover the
... En savoir plus
Fight the Power

Law and Policy through Hip-Hop Songs

Modifié par Gregory S. Parks, Frank Rudy Cooper ...

Taking inspiration from Public Enemy's lead vocalist Chuck D - who once declared that 'rap is the CNN of young Black America' - this volume brings together leading legal commentators to make sense of some of the most pressing law and policy issues in the context of hip-hop music and the ongoing struggle for Black equality. Contributors include MSNBC commentator Paul Butler, who grapples with race ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

Taking inspiration from Public Enemy's lead vocalist Chuck D - who once declared that 'rap is the CNN of young Black America' - this volume brings together leading legal commentators to make sense of some of the most pressing law and policy issues in the context of hip-hop music and the ongoing struggle for Black equality. Contributors include MSNBC commentator Paul Butler, who grapples with race
... En savoir plus
British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 1939–45

par Angus Konstam ...

Collections Livre 319 - New Vanguard
A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain's lifeline to the United States.As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain's lifeline to the United States.As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate.
... En savoir plus
How to Read Like You Mean It

par Kyle Conway ...

Collections series Cultural Dialectics
In this candid and concise volume, Kyle Conway, author of The Art of Communication in a Polarized World, considers how we can open ourselves to others and to ideas that scare us by reading difficult texts. Conway argues that because we resist ideas we don’t understand, we must embrace confusion as a constitutive part of understanding and meaningful exchange, whether between a reader and a text or ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

In this candid and concise volume, Kyle Conway, author of The Art of Communication in a Polarized World, considers how we can open ourselves to others and to ideas that scare us by reading difficult texts. Conway argues that because we resist ideas we don’t understand, we must embrace confusion as a constitutive part of understanding and meaningful exchange, whether between a reader and a text or
... En savoir plus
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The Fire in Fiction

Passion, Purpose and Techniques to Make Your Novel Great

par Donald Maass ...

Discover the Difference Between a So-So Manuscript and a Novel Readers Can't ForgetWe've all read them: novels by our favorite authors that disappoint. Uninspired and lifeless, we wonder what happened. Was the author in a hurry? Did she have a bad year? Has he lost interest altogether?Something similar is true of a great many unpublished manuscripts. They are okay stories that never take flight. ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Discover the Difference Between a So-So Manuscript and a Novel Readers Can't ForgetWe've all read them: novels by our favorite authors that disappoint. Uninspired and lifeless, we wonder what happened. Was the author in a hurry? Did she have a bad year? Has he lost interest altogether?Something similar is true of a great many unpublished manuscripts. They are okay stories that never take flight.
... En savoir plus
Night Trains

The Rise and Fall of the Sleeper

par Andrew Martin ...

Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance, intrigue and decadence against a rolling background of dramatic landscapes. The reality could often be as thrilling: early British travellers on ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Night trains have long fascinated us with the possibilities of their private sleeping compartments, gilded dining cars, champagne bars and wealthy travellers. Authors from Agatha Christie to Graham Greene have used night trains to tell tales of romance, intrigue and decadence against a rolling background of dramatic landscapes. The reality could often be as thrilling: early British travellers on
... En savoir plus

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