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The Snark Handbook

A Reference Guide to Verbal Sparring

par Lawrence Dorfman ...

The Snark Handbook is back and it’s more uproarious than ever. This revised and expanded edition contains even more snide remarks, witty comebacks, and biting commentary than the bestselling first edition. With dozens of hilarious jokes, plus lists such as Snarky Movie Descriptions,” Money Can’t Buy You Happiness, But it Can Buy”, and Excuses to Get Out of a Date,” it’s easy to find the perfect ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

The Snark Handbook is back and it’s more uproarious than ever. This revised and expanded edition contains even more snide remarks, witty comebacks, and biting commentary than the bestselling first edition. With dozens of hilarious jokes, plus lists such as Snarky Movie Descriptions,” Money Can’t Buy You Happiness, But it Can Buy”, and Excuses to Get Out of a Date,” it’s easy to find the perfect
... En savoir plus
The Enigma Story

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

par Sir John Dermot Turing ...

'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point ... En savoir plus

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point
... En savoir plus
Surprised by Oxford

A Memoir

par Carolyn Weber ...

"Well written, often poignant and surprisingly relatable." - Kirkus Reviews"A hugely readable journey of cultural and spiritual discovery, sparkling with wit and wisdom." - Alister McGrath"Carolyn Weber's memoir reads like a fast-paced novel. I loved the humor, skillful use of language and her compelling account of her steps to finding God at Oxford. I was totally captivated from beginning to ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

"Well written, often poignant and surprisingly relatable." - Kirkus Reviews"A hugely readable journey of cultural and spiritual discovery, sparkling with wit and wisdom." - Alister McGrath"Carolyn Weber's memoir reads like a fast-paced novel. I loved the humor, skillful use of language and her compelling account of her steps to finding God at Oxford. I was totally captivated from beginning to
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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
Evil Angels

The Case of Lindy Chamberlain

par John Bryson ...

The basis for the Meryl Streep film A Cry in the Dark: The dramatic true story of a mother's worst nightmare and the murder trial that shocked Australia.On a camping trip at Ayer's Rock, the Chamberlain family's infant daughter disappeared in the middle of the night. Her distraught mother, Lindy, claimed she saw a dingo carry her off into the Australian outback. Two years later, their tragedy ... En savoir plus

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The basis for the Meryl Streep film A Cry in the Dark: The dramatic true story of a mother's worst nightmare and the murder trial that shocked Australia.On a camping trip at Ayer's Rock, the Chamberlain family's infant daughter disappeared in the middle of the night. Her distraught mother, Lindy, claimed she saw a dingo carry her off into the Australian outback. Two years later, their tragedy
... En savoir plus
Conspiracy

Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue

par Ryan Holiday ...

**An NPR Book Concierge Best Book of 2018!A stunning story about how power works in the modern age--the book the New York Times called "one helluva page-turner" and The Sunday Times of London celebrated as "riveting...an astonishing modern media conspiracy that is a fantastic read." Pick up the book everyone is talking about.**In 2007, a short blogpost on Valleywag, the Silicon Valley-vertical of ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $12.99 CAD

**An NPR Book Concierge Best Book of 2018!A stunning story about how power works in the modern age--the book the New York Times called "one helluva page-turner" and The Sunday Times of London celebrated as "riveting...an astonishing modern media conspiracy that is a fantastic read." Pick up the book everyone is talking about.**In 2007, a short blogpost on Valleywag, the Silicon Valley-vertical of
... En savoir plus
Lighten Up

Love What You Have, Have What You Need, Be Happier with Less

par Peter Walsh ...

The bestselling author, clutter expert, and host of Enough Already! with Peter Walsh offers a roadmap to creating a less-is-more life and how a life of less can actually be a life of great abundance.It seems as though not a day goes by that we don’t think about money. We try to save more. We strive to use less credit. We worry about funding our retirement and our children’s education. Yet we ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

The bestselling author, clutter expert, and host of Enough Already! with Peter Walsh offers a roadmap to creating a less-is-more life and how a life of less can actually be a life of great abundance.It seems as though not a day goes by that we don’t think about money. We try to save more. We strive to use less credit. We worry about funding our retirement and our children’s education. Yet we
... En savoir plus
Minecraft: Crafting Guide

par Harbor City Apps ...

Learn all you need to know to succeed in crafting with this guide. Teaches you how to craft all of the basic items needed to enjoy the game and complete the game. Many tables and screenshots included. Enjoy!Note: short guide (10 pages). For a full guide, we recommend The Complete Guide to Minecraft by Harbor City Apps (search for it on this website). That guide includes a new player tutorial/guide ... En savoir plus

$4.22 CAD

Learn all you need to know to succeed in crafting with this guide. Teaches you how to craft all of the basic items needed to enjoy the game and complete the game. Many tables and screenshots included. Enjoy!Note: short guide (10 pages). For a full guide, we recommend The Complete Guide to Minecraft by Harbor City Apps (search for it on this website). That guide includes a new player tutorial/guide
... En savoir plus
On Becoming a Novelist

par John Gardner ...

The classic for serious fiction writers: "The book is the result of John Gardner's twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows" (Anne Tyler).In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his two ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The classic for serious fiction writers: "The book is the result of John Gardner's twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows" (Anne Tyler).In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops, the developmental stages of literary growth, and the inevitable experience of writer's block. Drawn from his two
... En savoir plus
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Illustrated, Inline Footnotes)

Oakshot Press

par William Shakespeare, Oakshot Press ...

Collections series Oakshot Press Classics
Each play Illustrated with Illustrations unique to this release, over 350 Illustrations in total.Biography and literary critique includes annotated inline footnotes.The Plays.The Comedies of William Shakespeare.All's Well That Ends Well. (Illustrated)As You Like It. (Illustrated)Comedy of Errors. (Illustrated)Cymbeline. (Illustrated)Love's Labour's Lost. (Illustrated)Mea... ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

Each play Illustrated with Illustrations unique to this release, over 350 Illustrations in total.Biography and literary critique includes annotated inline footnotes.The Plays.The Comedies of William Shakespeare.All's Well That Ends Well. (Illustrated)As You Like It. (Illustrated)Comedy of Errors. (Illustrated)Cymbeline. (Illustrated)Love's Labour's Lost. (Illustrated)Mea...
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The Diary of a Bookseller

par Shaun Bythell ...

A WRY AND HILARIOUS ACCOUNT OF LIFE AT A BOOKSHOP IN A REMOTE SCOTTISH VILLAGE"Among the most irascible and amusing bookseller memoirs I've read." --Dwight Garner, New York Times"Warm, witty and laugh-out-loud funny..."—Daily MailThe Diary of a Bookseller is Shaun Bythell's funny and fascinating memoir of a year in the life at the helm of The Bookshop, in the small village of Wigtown, Scot... ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

A WRY AND HILARIOUS ACCOUNT OF LIFE AT A BOOKSHOP IN A REMOTE SCOTTISH VILLAGE"Among the most irascible and amusing bookseller memoirs I've read." --Dwight Garner, New York Times"Warm, witty and laugh-out-loud funny..."—Daily MailThe Diary of a Bookseller is Shaun Bythell's funny and fascinating memoir of a year in the life at the helm of The Bookshop, in the small village of Wigtown, Scot...
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Lucky Dog Lessons

Train Your Dog in 7 Days

par Brandon McMillan ...

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The celebrity dog trainer and Emmy-winning star of the CBS show Lucky Dog shares his positive dog training system to transform any dog—from spoiled purebred puppy to shelter-shocked rescue—into a model companion in just seven days.Each week on Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan rescues an untrained, unwanted, "unadoptable" shelter dog. In the days that follow, these dogs undergo a miraculous
... En savoir plus
Seven And A Half Lessons About The Brain

par Lisa Feldman Barrett ...

From the author of How Emotions Are Made, a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

From the author of How Emotions Are Made, a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim,
... En savoir plus
Depression Fallout

The Impact of Depression on Couples and What You Can Do to Preserve the Bond

par Anne Sheffield ...

Using the vivid, poignant and personal stories of the members of a website support group she founded (www.depressionfallout.com), Anne Sheffield, the author of two highly acclaimed books on depression, provides an honest record of what happens to a love relationship once depression enters the picture, and offers solid advice on what the non–depressed partner can do to improve his or her own life ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Using the vivid, poignant and personal stories of the members of a website support group she founded (www.depressionfallout.com), Anne Sheffield, the author of two highly acclaimed books on depression, provides an honest record of what happens to a love relationship once depression enters the picture, and offers solid advice on what the non–depressed partner can do to improve his or her own life
... En savoir plus
Nine Nasty Words

English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever

par John McWhorter ...

A New York Times bestsellerOne of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much.Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

A New York Times bestsellerOne of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much.Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of Italian.Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller
... En savoir plus
Today Everything Changes

Quick Read

par Andy McNab ...

Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. He grew up in South London with foster parents, and poverty around him on all sides.Andy attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn't long before his life was one of petty crime. By the age of sixteen, he was in juvenile detention.Recruited into the Army from there, it soon became clear that he ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Abandoned as a baby, Andy McNab's start in life was tough. He grew up in South London with foster parents, and poverty around him on all sides.Andy attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes. It wasn't long before his life was one of petty crime. By the age of sixteen, he was in juvenile detention.Recruited into the Army from there, it soon became clear that he
... En savoir plus
Grands procès

38 affaires judiciaires qui ont secoué le Québec

par Daniel Proulx ...

Le débat fondamental sur la responsabilité humaine, on ne le tient que sur la scène judiciaire, là où se déroule ce suspense au cours duquel l’honneur et l’avenir d’un être humain sont en jeu. Le bien, le mal, la vérité et le mensonge s’affrontent dans l’ambiance particulière des tribunaux où sont exposés nos tares, nos ignorances, nos passions et nos ambitions. Le cheminement et l’enjeu d ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Le débat fondamental sur la responsabilité humaine, on ne le tient que sur la scène judiciaire, là où se déroule ce suspense au cours duquel l’honneur et l’avenir d’un être humain sont en jeu. Le bien, le mal, la vérité et le mensonge s’affrontent dans l’ambiance particulière des tribunaux où sont exposés nos tares, nos ignorances, nos passions et nos ambitions. Le cheminement et l’enjeu d
... En savoir plus
Make Anything Happen

A Creative Guide to Vision Boards, Goal Setting, and Achieving the Life of Your Dreams

par Carrie Lindsey ...

Everyone wants to accomplish their goals and live the life of which they dream. But in today's busy age, how do we make that happen?This interactive book helps readers live an intentional life by determining their priorities and tapping into their creativity to create beautiful and functional vision boards and manageable action plans to achieve their goals.Through guided worksheets, vision board ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

Everyone wants to accomplish their goals and live the life of which they dream. But in today's busy age, how do we make that happen?This interactive book helps readers live an intentional life by determining their priorities and tapping into their creativity to create beautiful and functional vision boards and manageable action plans to achieve their goals.Through guided worksheets, vision board
... En savoir plus
The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients

A Wiccan Guide to Spellcasting

par Lexa Rosean ...

Bringing the art and magick of casting spells to the masses, Lexa Rosean is the new face of Wicca.In The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients she provides beginner and experienced practitioners of spellcasting with a quick, easy, and accurate guide to the magickal powers and properties of herbs, spices, flowers, vegetables, fruits, metals, and colors -- more than 500 ingredients in all.With this ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

Bringing the art and magick of casting spells to the masses, Lexa Rosean is the new face of Wicca.In The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients she provides beginner and experienced practitioners of spellcasting with a quick, easy, and accurate guide to the magickal powers and properties of herbs, spices, flowers, vegetables, fruits, metals, and colors -- more than 500 ingredients in all.With this
... En savoir plus
No Plot? No Problem! Revised and Expanded Edition

A Low-stress, High-velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days

par Chris Baty ...

Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chris pulls from over 15 years of results-oriented writing experience to pack this compendium with new tips and tricks, ranging from week-by-week quick reference guides to encouraging advice from authors, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chris pulls from over 15 years of results-oriented writing experience to pack this compendium with new tips and tricks, ranging from week-by-week quick reference guides to encouraging advice from authors,
... En savoir plus
Tunnel Vision

A True Story of Multiple Murder and Justice in Chaos at America's Biggest Marine Base

par N. P. Simpson ...

"Vivid prose plunges the reader into the politically fraught, self-contained world of a military base" and a chilling true case of triple murder (Linda Landrigan, editor of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine).Carlton "Butch" Smith was a troubled teenager who'd been kicked out of school for aggressive behavior. His parents lived at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Vivid prose plunges the reader into the politically fraught, self-contained world of a military base" and a chilling true case of triple murder (Linda Landrigan, editor of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine).Carlton "Butch" Smith was a troubled teenager who'd been kicked out of school for aggressive behavior. His parents lived at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and
... En savoir plus
The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of William Shakespeare

Modifié par Max Morris ...

“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit,” said the world’s greatest and most preeminent English writer of all time, William Shakespeare.Have you ever wanted to quote the most quoted writer in the English language? Deliver the most inventive and debasing Shakespearean insult (“Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon!”)? Recite titillating love poetry like a modern-day Romeo to his (or her) ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

“Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit,” said the world’s greatest and most preeminent English writer of all time, William Shakespeare.Have you ever wanted to quote the most quoted writer in the English language? Deliver the most inventive and debasing Shakespearean insult (“Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon!”)? Recite titillating love poetry like a modern-day Romeo to his (or her)
... En savoir plus
The Lynching

The Epic Courtroom Battle That Brought Down the Klan

par Laurence Leamer ...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Kennedy Women chronicles the powerful and spellbinding true story of a brutal race-based killing in 1981 and subsequent trials that undid one of the most pernicious organizations in American history—the Ku Klux Klan.On a Friday night in March 1981 Henry Hays and James Knowles scoured the streets of Mobile in their car, hunting for a black man. The young ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The New York Times bestselling author of The Kennedy Women chronicles the powerful and spellbinding true story of a brutal race-based killing in 1981 and subsequent trials that undid one of the most pernicious organizations in American history—the Ku Klux Klan.On a Friday night in March 1981 Henry Hays and James Knowles scoured the streets of Mobile in their car, hunting for a black man. The young
... En savoir plus

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