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The Silent Woman

Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes

par Janet Malcolm ...

**In an astonishing feat of literary detection, one of the most provocative critics of our time and the author of In the Freud Archives and The Purloined Clinic offers an elegantly reasoned meditation on the art of biography."Among the most intellectually provocative of authors . . . able to turn epiphanies of perception into explosions of insight."--David Lehman, Boston Globe**In The Silent Woman ... En savoir plus

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**In an astonishing feat of literary detection, one of the most provocative critics of our time and the author of In the Freud Archives and The Purloined Clinic offers an elegantly reasoned meditation on the art of biography."Among the most intellectually provocative of authors . . . able to turn epiphanies of perception into explosions of insight."--David Lehman, Boston Globe**In The Silent Woman
... En savoir plus
Torchy Series

par Sewell Ford ...

Torchy Seriesby Sewell FordThis Series contains 8 existing novels:1 - TorchyA red-headed office boy, overflowing with wit and wisdom peculiar to the youths reared on the sidewalks of New York, tells the story of his experiences.2 - On With Torchy3 - Torchy, Private Sec.Torchy rises from the position of office boy to that of secretary for the Corrugated Iron Company. The story is full of humor and ... En savoir plus

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Torchy Seriesby Sewell FordThis Series contains 8 existing novels:1 - TorchyA red-headed office boy, overflowing with wit and wisdom peculiar to the youths reared on the sidewalks of New York, tells the story of his experiences.2 - On With Torchy3 - Torchy, Private Sec.Torchy rises from the position of office boy to that of secretary for the Corrugated Iron Company. The story is full of humor and
... En savoir plus
An Essential Guide to American Politics and the American Political System

par Kenneth L. Hill ...

An Essential Guide to American Politics and the American Political System by Kenneth Hill clarifies many of the trends influencing American politics today. You will find in this book a clear analysis of the underlying structure of the American political system, emerging trends, and enduring problems. The book analyzes both continuity and change in American politics and the interaction between the ... En savoir plus

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An Essential Guide to American Politics and the American Political System by Kenneth Hill clarifies many of the trends influencing American politics today. You will find in this book a clear analysis of the underlying structure of the American political system, emerging trends, and enduring problems. The book analyzes both continuity and change in American politics and the interaction between the
... En savoir plus
Basic Concepts in Criminology

Handbook for Law Enforcement Personnel (Police, Corrections and Security Officers)

par Asongwe N. Thomas ...

Basic Concepts in Criminology is an introduction to criminology. It is intended to serve as resource material for prospective students of criminology and particularly for law enforcement officers in training and in the field. Criminology as a social science discipline is structured from a combination of concepts of sociology, psychology, and lawall relevant subjects to the law enforcement ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Basic Concepts in Criminology is an introduction to criminology. It is intended to serve as resource material for prospective students of criminology and particularly for law enforcement officers in training and in the field. Criminology as a social science discipline is structured from a combination of concepts of sociology, psychology, and lawall relevant subjects to the law enforcement
... En savoir plus
The Plantagenets

The Kings Who Made England

par Dan Jones ...

Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen – from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt – this is the dynasty that invented England as we still know it today – great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom HollandEngland’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen – from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt – this is the dynasty that invented England as we still know it today – great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom HollandEngland’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over
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The Art and Business of Photography

par Susan Carr ...

Photographers now have the ideal resource to build a solid foundation for success. The Art and Business of Photography takes an honest approach to the photography profession and is a guide to the artistic and business skills that are the foundation of a career in photography. Professional photographer and former ASMP president, Susan Carr, discusses the realities of the photography industry along ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Photographers now have the ideal resource to build a solid foundation for success. The Art and Business of Photography takes an honest approach to the photography profession and is a guide to the artistic and business skills that are the foundation of a career in photography. Professional photographer and former ASMP president, Susan Carr, discusses the realities of the photography industry along
... En savoir plus
Devil's Coin

My Battle to Take Down the Notorious OneCoin Cryptoqueen

par Jennifer McAdam ...

*A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK FOR AUGUST 2023*"[An] exhilarating mix of memoir and true crime. . ." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)The astonishing true story of the coal miner’s daughter who took on the creators of the world’s biggest financial fraud and helped the FBI to convict themThe OneCoin global cryptocurrency fraud stole tens of billions of dollars from ordinary people around ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

*A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK FOR AUGUST 2023*"[An] exhilarating mix of memoir and true crime. . ." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)The astonishing true story of the coal miner’s daughter who took on the creators of the world’s biggest financial fraud and helped the FBI to convict themThe OneCoin global cryptocurrency fraud stole tens of billions of dollars from ordinary people around
... En savoir plus
Doomsday Preppers Complete Survival Manual

Expert Tips for Surviving Calamity, Catastrophe, and the End of the World

par Michael Sweeney ...

This custom companion to the blockbuster National Geographic Channel series Doomsday Preppersis filled with how-to illustrations, "Prepper Profiles" of people in the show, and survival tips from preppers themselves. Handy and comprehensive, the manual offers valuable life-saving information to help prepare for the most devastating calamities. Episodes of this highly original show, which debuted in ... En savoir plus

$13.81 CAD

This custom companion to the blockbuster National Geographic Channel series Doomsday Preppersis filled with how-to illustrations, "Prepper Profiles" of people in the show, and survival tips from preppers themselves. Handy and comprehensive, the manual offers valuable life-saving information to help prepare for the most devastating calamities. Episodes of this highly original show, which debuted in
... En savoir plus
Now I Know

The Revealing Stories Behind the World's Most Interesting Facts

par Dan Lewis ...

Collections series Now I Know Series
Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: “I eagerly read Now I Know every day. It’s always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!” —Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and WikiaDid you know that there are actually twenty-seven letters in the alphabet, ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Covering 100 outrageous topics, Now I Know is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn.Praise for the Webby Award-winning newsletter: “I eagerly read Now I Know every day. It’s always fresh, always a surprise, and always interesting!” —Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and WikiaDid you know that there are actually twenty-seven letters in the alphabet,
... En savoir plus
The Best New True Crime Stories: Crimes of Passion, Obsession & Revenge

par Mitzi Szereto ...

Obsession, Unrequited Love, Jealousy, Revenge, and Violence Collide in this Page-Turning Anthology#1 New Release in Forensic Science Law and Hoaxes & DeceptionsCrimes of passion are both eerie and strangely tantalizing. How can someone you hold dear become someone you fear? This riveting anthology explores the question through some of the most compelling true crime accounts and stories of ... En savoir plus

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Obsession, Unrequited Love, Jealousy, Revenge, and Violence Collide in this Page-Turning Anthology#1 New Release in Forensic Science Law and Hoaxes & DeceptionsCrimes of passion are both eerie and strangely tantalizing. How can someone you hold dear become someone you fear? This riveting anthology explores the question through some of the most compelling true crime accounts and stories of
... En savoir plus
Carve-out M&A Transactions

A Practical Guide

par Robbie McLaren ...

A carve-out in the M&A context is a partial sale of a business unit from a company. It is different from a straightforward M&A in that it is more complex with many more issues involved. With the rise of activist investors and the search for bigger returns, the pressure on businesses to focus on key products or jurisdictions has grown. Consequently, many transformational M&A transactions are being ... En savoir plus

$208.99 CAD

A carve-out in the M&A context is a partial sale of a business unit from a company. It is different from a straightforward M&A in that it is more complex with many more issues involved. With the rise of activist investors and the search for bigger returns, the pressure on businesses to focus on key products or jurisdictions has grown. Consequently, many transformational M&A transactions are being
... En savoir plus
Through the Looking Glass

China’s Foreign Journalists from Opium Wars to Mao

par Paul French ...

The convulsive history of foreign journalists in China starts with the newspapers printed in the European Factories of Canton in the 1820s and ends with the Communist revolution in 1949. It also starts with a duel between two editors over the China’s future and ends with a fistfight in Shanghai over the revolution.The men and women of the foreign press experienced China’s history and development; ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

The convulsive history of foreign journalists in China starts with the newspapers printed in the European Factories of Canton in the 1820s and ends with the Communist revolution in 1949. It also starts with a duel between two editors over the China’s future and ends with a fistfight in Shanghai over the revolution.The men and women of the foreign press experienced China’s history and development;
... En savoir plus
Fly Away Paul

par Victor Canning ...

Collections Livre 5 - Classic Canning
How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the
... En savoir plus
Empreinte

par Guillaume Beaudoin ...

Voyager, rencontrer, réfléchir, prendre action. Au cours des dernières années, le directeur photo Guillaume Beaudoin a parcouru plus d’une soixantaine de pays pour y prendre des clichés aériens, terrestres et sous-marins d’une grande sensibilité. Périple en voilier-stop dans les îles du Pacifique Sud, mission avec le Ocean Cleanup et découverte des derniers peuples nomades d’Afrique et d’Asie : ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

Voyager, rencontrer, réfléchir, prendre action. Au cours des dernières années, le directeur photo Guillaume Beaudoin a parcouru plus d’une soixantaine de pays pour y prendre des clichés aériens, terrestres et sous-marins d’une grande sensibilité. Périple en voilier-stop dans les îles du Pacifique Sud, mission avec le Ocean Cleanup et découverte des derniers peuples nomades d’Afrique et d’Asie :
... En savoir plus
Russian Vocabulary for English Speakers - 3000 Words

par Andrey Taranov ...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-RUSSIAN VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic Russian vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Russian language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the Russian ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

3000-WORD ENGLISH-RUSSIAN VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic Russian vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the Russian language. The 3000 words contained in this edition will aid in your understanding of simple phrases and hone your composition skills.This manual will also be an invaluable reference during any trip abroad where the Russian
... En savoir plus
Crisis in Canada's Policing

Why change is so hard, and how we can get real reform in our police forces

par John Sewell ...

In the summer of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic surged, millions gathered across Canada and the United States to protest violence and racism in policing sparked by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. In the days and weeks following, the deaths of Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto and Chantel Moore in New Brunswick showed that police violence is also a Canadian ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

In the summer of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic surged, millions gathered across Canada and the United States to protest violence and racism in policing sparked by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. In the days and weeks following, the deaths of Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto and Chantel Moore in New Brunswick showed that police violence is also a Canadian
... En savoir plus
Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction

par Klaus Dodds ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Geopolitics is a way of looking at the world: one that considers the links between political power, geography, and cultural diversity. In certain places such as Iraq or Lebanon, moving a few feet either side of a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place and politics. Even far away from these 'danger zones' - in Europe or the US ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Geopolitics is a way of looking at the world: one that considers the links between political power, geography, and cultural diversity. In certain places such as Iraq or Lebanon, moving a few feet either side of a territorial boundary can be a matter of life or death, dramatically highlighting the connections between place and politics. Even far away from these 'danger zones' - in Europe or the US
... En savoir plus
Nikon D780 Experience - The Still Photography Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Nikon D780

par Douglas Klostermann ...

Nikon D780 Experience is an e book user's guide that goes beyond the manual to help you learn the features, settings, and controls of this sophisticated and highly customizable camera. Most importantly it also explains how, when, and why to use the camera's features, settings, and controls in your photography.As with all Full Stop guides, this book is written in a clear, concise, and comprehensive ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Nikon D780 Experience is an e book user's guide that goes beyond the manual to help you learn the features, settings, and controls of this sophisticated and highly customizable camera. Most importantly it also explains how, when, and why to use the camera's features, settings, and controls in your photography.As with all Full Stop guides, this book is written in a clear, concise, and comprehensive
... En savoir plus
Inside the Britannic

Uncovering the wreck of the Titanic's sister ship

par Simon Mills ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARITIME FOUNDATION AWARD FOR BEST BOOKDocumenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills' new book takes you inside the SS Britannic for a unique dive into the past.The Olympic Class ships were intended to be the greatest liners to ever sail the oceans, but the Britannic sank only four years after her sister ship the Titanic. While the ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARITIME FOUNDATION AWARD FOR BEST BOOKDocumenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills' new book takes you inside the SS Britannic for a unique dive into the past.The Olympic Class ships were intended to be the greatest liners to ever sail the oceans, but the Britannic sank only four years after her sister ship the Titanic. While the
... En savoir plus
A Dictionary of Biomedicine

par John Lackie ...

Collections series Oxford Quick Reference
A Dictionary of Biomedicine includes 10,000 A-Z entries on all areas of biomedicine. Entries are authoritative and wide-ranging, covering terms from the related areas of anatomy, genetics, molecular bioscience, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. Biomedicine - the study of molecular bioscience relating to disease - is playing an increasingly important role in medical application, ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

A Dictionary of Biomedicine includes 10,000 A-Z entries on all areas of biomedicine. Entries are authoritative and wide-ranging, covering terms from the related areas of anatomy, genetics, molecular bioscience, pathology, pharmacology, and clinical medicine. Biomedicine - the study of molecular bioscience relating to disease - is playing an increasingly important role in medical application,
... En savoir plus
The Art of Coaching Teams

Building Resilient Communities that Transform Schools

par Elena Aguilar ...

The missing how-to manual for being an effective team leaderThe Art of Coaching Teams is the manual you never received when you signed on to lead a team. Being a great teacher is one thing, but leading a team, or team development, is an entirely different dynamic. Your successes are public, but so are your failures—and there's no specific rubric or curriculum to give you direction. Team ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD

The missing how-to manual for being an effective team leaderThe Art of Coaching Teams is the manual you never received when you signed on to lead a team. Being a great teacher is one thing, but leading a team, or team development, is an entirely different dynamic. Your successes are public, but so are your failures—and there's no specific rubric or curriculum to give you direction. Team
... En savoir plus
Auteurpreneur en pyjama : Développer votre plateforme d'auteur dans le confort de votre foyer

par Geraldine Solon ...

Nous vivons probablement à la meilleure époque pour être un auteur, mais avec les milliers de livres publiés chaque jour, comment votre livre se démarquera-t-il du reste ? Que vous soyez un auteur publié par une maison d’édition traditionnelle ou autopublié, vous devez participer activement au marketing de votre livre. Bien que les auteurs aient aussi besoin de cultiver une présence en personne ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

Nous vivons probablement à la meilleure époque pour être un auteur, mais avec les milliers de livres publiés chaque jour, comment votre livre se démarquera-t-il du reste ? Que vous soyez un auteur publié par une maison d’édition traditionnelle ou autopublié, vous devez participer activement au marketing de votre livre. Bien que les auteurs aient aussi besoin de cultiver une présence en personne
... En savoir plus
Selling Hope, Selling Risk

Corporations, Wall Street, and the Dilemmas of Investor Protection

par Donald C. Langevoort ...

In the midst of globalization, technological change, and economic anxiety, we have deep doubts about how well the task of investor protection is being performed. In the U.S., the focus is on the Securities & Exchange Commission. Part of the explanation is economic and political: the failure to know the right balance between investor protection and capital formation, and the resulting battle among ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

In the midst of globalization, technological change, and economic anxiety, we have deep doubts about how well the task of investor protection is being performed. In the U.S., the focus is on the Securities & Exchange Commission. Part of the explanation is economic and political: the failure to know the right balance between investor protection and capital formation, and the resulting battle among
... En savoir plus
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings

Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids

par Alyssa Blask Campbell, Rachel Stuart Lounder ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the coauthor of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a guide to supporting children’s social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5–12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage.TOO OLD FOR TANTRUMSTOO YOUNG FOR TEENAGE DRAMAMeltdowns. Name-calling. Hitting, kicking, and hair-pulling. Except, these aren’t the toddler years. Why is y... ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the coauthor of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a guide to supporting children’s social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5–12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage.TOO OLD FOR TANTRUMSTOO YOUNG FOR TEENAGE DRAMAMeltdowns. Name-calling. Hitting, kicking, and hair-pulling. Except, these aren’t the toddler years. Why is y...
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