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Becoming Fluent

How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language

par Richard Roberts, Roger Kreuz ...

**Forget everything you’ve heard about adult language learning: Evidence from cognitive science and psychology proves we can learn foreign languages just as easily as children.This eye-opening study reveals how adult learners can master a foreign language by drawing on skills and knowledge honed over a lifetime.**Adults who want to learn a foreign language are often discouraged because they ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

**Forget everything you’ve heard about adult language learning: Evidence from cognitive science and psychology proves we can learn foreign languages just as easily as children.This eye-opening study reveals how adult learners can master a foreign language by drawing on skills and knowledge honed over a lifetime.**Adults who want to learn a foreign language are often discouraged because they
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Loving Natalee

The True Story of the Aruba Kidnapping and Its Aftermath

par Beth Holloway ...

In May of 2005, Beth Holloway received the worst phone call a parent can imagine. Her beautiful daughter, Natalee, had vanished without a trace in Aruba during her high school senior class trip. Four years later, Beth Holloway steps forward to tell the story of her daughter's disappearance and her own harrowing ordeal—and her never-ending belief in the power of faith that gave her hope against all ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

In May of 2005, Beth Holloway received the worst phone call a parent can imagine. Her beautiful daughter, Natalee, had vanished without a trace in Aruba during her high school senior class trip. Four years later, Beth Holloway steps forward to tell the story of her daughter's disappearance and her own harrowing ordeal—and her never-ending belief in the power of faith that gave her hope against all
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The Undercover Nazi Hunter

Exposing Subterfuge and Unmasking Evil in Post-War Germany

par Wolfe Frank ...

A 1949 series of articles on life in post-World War II Germany, written by an undercover German reporter for an American paper—and the story behind them.Wolfe Frank was chief interpreter at the Nuremberg Trials where he was dubbed "The Voice of Doom." A playboy turned resistance worker branded an "enemy of the state—to be shot on sight," he had fled Germany for England in 1937. Initially interned ... En savoir plus

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A 1949 series of articles on life in post-World War II Germany, written by an undercover German reporter for an American paper—and the story behind them.Wolfe Frank was chief interpreter at the Nuremberg Trials where he was dubbed "The Voice of Doom." A playboy turned resistance worker branded an "enemy of the state—to be shot on sight," he had fled Germany for England in 1937. Initially interned
... En savoir plus
Perfect Victim

par Christine McGuire, Carla Norton ...

A true story of riveting psychological intensity by the assistant D.A. who prosecuted the captor of "the girl in the box".Called the "sex slave," and "the girl in the box" case, this is the story behind Colleen Stan’s terrifying, seven-year-long imprisonment by Cameron Hooker as told by the district attorney who tried the case.Tehama County investigators uncovered the reality of the confinement, ... En savoir plus

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A true story of riveting psychological intensity by the assistant D.A. who prosecuted the captor of "the girl in the box".Called the "sex slave," and "the girl in the box" case, this is the story behind Colleen Stan’s terrifying, seven-year-long imprisonment by Cameron Hooker as told by the district attorney who tried the case.Tehama County investigators uncovered the reality of the confinement,
... En savoir plus
This House Is Haunted

par Hans Holzer ...

Collections Livre 10 - True Encounters with the World Beyond
Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he investigates the most famous, and infamous, real-life haunted housesPerhaps no other paranormal situation captures our imagination more than a haunted house. The idea of sharing a home with the dead is unsettling for the current inhabitants, but according to professor Hans Holzer, it can be equally as upsetting to the ghost. ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he investigates the most famous, and infamous, real-life haunted housesPerhaps no other paranormal situation captures our imagination more than a haunted house. The idea of sharing a home with the dead is unsettling for the current inhabitants, but according to professor Hans Holzer, it can be equally as upsetting to the ghost.
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Complete RCMP! RCMP Police Aptitude (RPAT) Study Guide & Practice Test Questions

par Complete Test Preparation lnc. ...

RCMP Aptitude Test study guide, prepared by our dedicated team of exam experts, including practice test questions. Everything you need to pass the RCMP Entrance Test!Includes FREE eBook version any smartphone, iPhone, iPad or tablet.Pass the RCMP! will help you:Increase your score with multiple choice strategies from exam expertsPractice with 2 complete practice question sets (over 500 questions ... En savoir plus

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RCMP Aptitude Test study guide, prepared by our dedicated team of exam experts, including practice test questions. Everything you need to pass the RCMP Entrance Test!Includes FREE eBook version any smartphone, iPhone, iPad or tablet.Pass the RCMP! will help you:Increase your score with multiple choice strategies from exam expertsPractice with 2 complete practice question sets (over 500 questions
... En savoir plus
The Trouble with Being Born

par E. M. Cioran ...

Traduit par Richard Howard ...

In this volume, which reaffirms the uncompromising brilliance of his mind, Cioran strips the human condition down to its most basic components, birth and death, suggesting that disaster lies not in the prospect of death but in the fact of birth, "that laughable accident." In the lucid, aphoristic style that characterizes his work, Cioran writes of time and death, God and religion, suicide and ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

In this volume, which reaffirms the uncompromising brilliance of his mind, Cioran strips the human condition down to its most basic components, birth and death, suggesting that disaster lies not in the prospect of death but in the fact of birth, "that laughable accident." In the lucid, aphoristic style that characterizes his work, Cioran writes of time and death, God and religion, suicide and
... En savoir plus
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Ultimate Guide (Boxed Set)

3 Books In 1 Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Guide with Recipes, Uses and Benefits

par Speedy Publishing ...

Aromathery and Essential oils have a variety of positive uses. Peppermint can help with stomach issues and PMS. Clove oil is used to cure headaches. Inhaling citrus oils has been said to cure cabin fever. Other oils like mint and citrus help people relax during summer. Essential oils are organic and all-natural, so they can be used as replacements for certain harmful medicines and perfumes. ... En savoir plus

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Aromathery and Essential oils have a variety of positive uses. Peppermint can help with stomach issues and PMS. Clove oil is used to cure headaches. Inhaling citrus oils has been said to cure cabin fever. Other oils like mint and citrus help people relax during summer. Essential oils are organic and all-natural, so they can be used as replacements for certain harmful medicines and perfumes.
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The Library

An Illustrated History

par Stuart A.P. Murray ...

Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished—and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished—and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in
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Visual Thinking

The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions

par Temple Grandin PhD ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD“A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we’ll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Steve Silberman“An absolute eye-opener.” —Frans de WaalA landmark book that reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of visual thinkers**A quarter of a ... En savoir plus

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD AWARD“A powerful and provocative testament to the diverse coalition of minds we’ll need to face the mounting challenges of the twenty-first century.” —Steve Silberman“An absolute eye-opener.” —Frans de WaalA landmark book that reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of visual thinkers**A quarter of a
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No Stone Unturned

The True Story of the World's Premier Forensic Investigators

par Steve Jackson ...

The New York Times bestselling author takes readers on "a fascinating journey into the trenches of crime [investigation]"—now revised and updated (Lowell Cauffiel, New York Times bestselling author).A body stuffed in a car trunk swallowed by the swirling, muddy waters of the Missouri River. A hiker brutally murdered, then thrown off a steep embankment in a remote mountain range. A devious killer ... En savoir plus

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The New York Times bestselling author takes readers on "a fascinating journey into the trenches of crime [investigation]"—now revised and updated (Lowell Cauffiel, New York Times bestselling author).A body stuffed in a car trunk swallowed by the swirling, muddy waters of the Missouri River. A hiker brutally murdered, then thrown off a steep embankment in a remote mountain range. A devious killer
... En savoir plus
The Accounting Game

Basic Accounting Fresh from the Lemonade Stand

par Darrell Mullis, Judith Orloff ...

Confused by accounting? Start with a lemonade stand.Whether you're launching a small business, running a side hustle, or just want to feel confident reading a balance sheet, The Accounting Game makes learning accounting fast, fun, and unforgettable.This bestselling guide uses the story of a child's lemonade stand to teach real-world accounting basics, without the confusing jargon. Through ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Confused by accounting? Start with a lemonade stand.Whether you're launching a small business, running a side hustle, or just want to feel confident reading a balance sheet, The Accounting Game makes learning accounting fast, fun, and unforgettable.This bestselling guide uses the story of a child's lemonade stand to teach real-world accounting basics, without the confusing jargon. Through
... En savoir plus
Time to Write

par Emily Winslow ...

Have you always wanted to write a novel?Emily Winslow will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started, keep you going, and see you through. Time to Write is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel and could use some support.It contains 49 lessons, each easy to read and packed with insights based on experience. Emily has taken her own work to high levels ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Have you always wanted to write a novel?Emily Winslow will help you develop the mindset and skills to get you started, keep you going, and see you through. Time to Write is a creative writing guide aimed at anyone who wants to write a novel and could use some support.It contains 49 lessons, each easy to read and packed with insights based on experience. Emily has taken her own work to high levels
... En savoir plus
How to Write Short Stories And Use Them to Further Your Writing Career

par James Scott Bell ...

Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to advance your writing career!As most writers will tell you, the hardest fiction form to master is the short story. To be successful, a short story needs to have "emotional wallop," and in under 7,000 words.Not easy to do.In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell explains the essential ... En savoir plus

$7.04 CAD

Now, learn the master key for writing great short stories, and the strategies for using them to advance your writing career!As most writers will tell you, the hardest fiction form to master is the short story. To be successful, a short story needs to have "emotional wallop," and in under 7,000 words.Not easy to do.In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell explains the essential
... En savoir plus
Reclaiming Power and Place: Volume 1A

par National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls ...

Collections Livre 1 - Reclaiming Power and Peace
The staggeringly high rates of murder and violent acts against Indigenous women has long been one of the darkest marks on Canada's history. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was formed to investigate this violence and to offer hope and a clear path to resolution. Their final report, based on two years of research, offers 231 calls for action to curb and ... En savoir plus

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The staggeringly high rates of murder and violent acts against Indigenous women has long been one of the darkest marks on Canada's history. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was formed to investigate this violence and to offer hope and a clear path to resolution. Their final report, based on two years of research, offers 231 calls for action to curb and
... En savoir plus
The Family Firm

A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years

par Emily Oster ...

Collections Livre 3 - The ParentData Series
**The instant New York Times bestseller!“Emily Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions.” –Good Morning America“A targeted mini-MBA program designed to help moms and dads establish best practices for day-to-day operations." -The Washington PostFrom the bestselling author of Expecting Better, ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

**The instant New York Times bestseller!“Emily Oster dives into the data on parenting issues, cuts through the clutter, and gives families the bottom line to help them make better decisions.” –Good Morning America“A targeted mini-MBA program designed to help moms and dads establish best practices for day-to-day operations." -The Washington PostFrom the bestselling author of Expecting Better,
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Down and Out in Paris and London

par George Orwell ...

'You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them.' George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among the desperately poor and destitute in London and Paris is a moving tour of the underworld of society. Here he painstakingly documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor - sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses, working as a ... En savoir plus

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'You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them.' George Orwell's vivid memoir of his time among the desperately poor and destitute in London and Paris is a moving tour of the underworld of society. Here he painstakingly documents a world of unrelenting drudgery and squalor - sleeping in bug-infested hostels and doss houses, working as a
... En savoir plus
The Ten-Day MBA 4th Ed.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering The Skills Taught In America's Top Business Schools

par Steven A. Silbiger ...

Revised and updated to answer the challenges of a rapidly changing business world, the 4th edition of The Ten-Day MBA includes the latest topics and core business concepts taught at America’s top business schools, from corporate ethics and compliance to financial planning and real estate to leadership and negotiation. With more than 400,000 copies sold around the world, this internationally ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Revised and updated to answer the challenges of a rapidly changing business world, the 4th edition of The Ten-Day MBA includes the latest topics and core business concepts taught at America’s top business schools, from corporate ethics and compliance to financial planning and real estate to leadership and negotiation. With more than 400,000 copies sold around the world, this internationally
... En savoir plus
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants

par U.S. Department of the Army ...

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are
... En savoir plus
You Just Don't Understand

Women and Men in Conversation

par Deborah Tannen ...

From the author of New York Times bestseller You're Wearing That? this bestselling classic on interpersonal relations draws upon groundbreaking research by an acclaimed sociolinguist to show that women and men live in different worlds, made of different words.Women and men live in different worlds...made of different words.Spending nearly four years on the New York Times bestseller list, including ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

From the author of New York Times bestseller You're Wearing That? this bestselling classic on interpersonal relations draws upon groundbreaking research by an acclaimed sociolinguist to show that women and men live in different worlds, made of different words.Women and men live in different worlds...made of different words.Spending nearly four years on the New York Times bestseller list, including
... En savoir plus
1,001 Words and Phrases You Never Knew You Didn't Know

Hopperdozer, Hoecake, Ear Trumpet, Dort, and Other Nearly Forgotten Terms and Expressions

par W. R. Runyan ...

As times change so do the things we use and what we call them. W.R. Runyan has compiled a fascinating collection of words and phrases that, once common everywhere in America, are little known today. This book is a celebration of our linguistic past that will be a treat from word lovers everywhere. Do you know any of these: Snaffle, Steelie, Gully Washer, Cabriolet, Calk, Hardpan, Carbuncle, Pie ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

As times change so do the things we use and what we call them. W.R. Runyan has compiled a fascinating collection of words and phrases that, once common everywhere in America, are little known today. This book is a celebration of our linguistic past that will be a treat from word lovers everywhere. Do you know any of these: Snaffle, Steelie, Gully Washer, Cabriolet, Calk, Hardpan, Carbuncle, Pie
... En savoir plus
Is It Safe to Kiss My Cat?

And Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

par Carol Ann Rinzler ...

Ever wondered whether it’s okay to touch your pet turtle? Share a bed with your pet boa constrictor? Or kiss your adorable cat? Have no fear. No longer will you have to delete your Internet history because you don’t want anyone to know you searched such a seemingly silly subject. Is It Safe to Kiss My Cat: And Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask is here with answers to these questions about ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

Ever wondered whether it’s okay to touch your pet turtle? Share a bed with your pet boa constrictor? Or kiss your adorable cat? Have no fear. No longer will you have to delete your Internet history because you don’t want anyone to know you searched such a seemingly silly subject. Is It Safe to Kiss My Cat: And Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask is here with answers to these questions about
... En savoir plus
How to Write Your Personal or Family History

(If You Don't Do It, Who Will?)

par Katie Wiebe ...

This is a practical-and encouraging-how-to book from a long-time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. This is a serious but accessible resource for undertaking your personal or family history writing. In ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

This is a practical-and encouraging-how-to book from a long-time teacher of personal and family history writing. Katie Funk Wiebe helps beginning memoir writers get started collecting the stories of their lives. She gives hints for recalling distant memories and tracking down family heirlooms. This is a serious but accessible resource for undertaking your personal or family history writing. In
... En savoir plus
Deadliest Sea

The Untold Story Behind the Greatest Rescue in Coast Guard History

par Kalee Thompson ...

Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson is the spellbinding true story of the greatest rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. Recounting the tragic sinking of the fishing trawler, Alaska Ranger, in the Bering Sea and its remarkable aftermath in March 2008, Deadliest Sea is real life action and adventure at its finest. The full story of an amazing rescue—where extraordinary courage, ingenuity, will, and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson is the spellbinding true story of the greatest rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. Recounting the tragic sinking of the fishing trawler, Alaska Ranger, in the Bering Sea and its remarkable aftermath in March 2008, Deadliest Sea is real life action and adventure at its finest. The full story of an amazing rescue—where extraordinary courage, ingenuity, will, and
... En savoir plus

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