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Five Stars

The Communication Secrets to Get from Good to Great

par Carmine Gallo ...

“As technology threatens to displace countless jobs and skills, the ability to communicate is becoming more important than ever. This book is full of examples to help you get better at transporting your thoughts and emotions into the minds of other people.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl SandbergHow to master the art of ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

“As technology threatens to displace countless jobs and skills, the ability to communicate is becoming more important than ever. This book is full of examples to help you get better at transporting your thoughts and emotions into the minds of other people.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl SandbergHow to master the art of
... En savoir plus
The Strategist

Be the Leader Your Business Needs

par Cynthia Montgomery ...

Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role."Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role."Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they
... En savoir plus
A Little Book of Eternal Wisdom

par Blessed Henry Suso, Wyatt North ...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.The first writing from the pen of Suso was the Büchlein der Wahrheit (Little Book of Truth), which he issued while a student at Cologne. Its doctrine was unfavourably criticized in some circlesvery probably on account of its author's close relations with Eckhart, who had just been called upon to explain or to ... En savoir plus

$1.36 CAD

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.The first writing from the pen of Suso was the Büchlein der Wahrheit (Little Book of Truth), which he issued while a student at Cologne. Its doctrine was unfavourably criticized in some circlesvery probably on account of its author's close relations with Eckhart, who had just been called upon to explain or to
... En savoir plus
In Destiny's Hands

Five Tragic Rulers, Children of Maria Theresa

par Justin C. Vovk ...

Justin Vovks In Destinys Hands is the heartbreaking story of five children of Austrias iconic empress, Maria Theresa, who watched as their royal worlds were ripped apart by tragedy and epic misfortunes. These are the stories of Joseph, whose disastrous reign forced Austria to the brink of civil war; Amalia, the brazen and scandalous duchess who married a boy-prince and died exiled and forgotten; ... En savoir plus

$8.69 CAD

Justin Vovks In Destinys Hands is the heartbreaking story of five children of Austrias iconic empress, Maria Theresa, who watched as their royal worlds were ripped apart by tragedy and epic misfortunes. These are the stories of Joseph, whose disastrous reign forced Austria to the brink of civil war; Amalia, the brazen and scandalous duchess who married a boy-prince and died exiled and forgotten;
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The Temptation to Exist

par E. M. Cioran ...

Traduit par Richard Howard ...

This collection of eleven essays originally appeared in France thirty years ago and created a literary whirlwind on the Left Bank. Cioran writes incisively about Western civilizations, the writer, the novel, mystics, apostles, and philosophers.The Temptation to Exist first introduced this brilliant European thinker twenty years ago to American readers, in a superb translation by Richard Howard. ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

This collection of eleven essays originally appeared in France thirty years ago and created a literary whirlwind on the Left Bank. Cioran writes incisively about Western civilizations, the writer, the novel, mystics, apostles, and philosophers.The Temptation to Exist first introduced this brilliant European thinker twenty years ago to American readers, in a superb translation by Richard Howard.
... En savoir plus
The Glamour of Grammar

A Guide to the Magic and Mystery of Practical English

par Roy Peter Clark ...

"Very much a manual for the 21st century . . . a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone who cares about language-and is willing to argue about it." — New York Times Book ReviewEarly in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging ... En savoir plus

$12.79 CAD

"Very much a manual for the 21st century . . . a welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone who cares about language-and is willing to argue about it." — New York Times Book ReviewEarly in the history of English, the words "grammar" and "glamour" meant the same thing: the power to charm. Roy Peter Clark, author of Writing Tools, aims to put the glamour back in grammar with this fun, engaging
... En savoir plus
An Incomplete Education

3,684 Things You Should Have Learned but Probably Didn't

par Judy Jones, William Wilson ...

A completely updated, revised edition of the classic, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here’s your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A completely updated, revised edition of the classic, outfitted with a whole new arsenal of indispensable knowledge on global affairs, popular culture, economic trends, scientific principles, and modern arts. Here’s your chance to brush up on all those subjects you slept through in school, reacquaint yourself with all the facts you once knew (then promptly forgot), catch up on major developments
... En savoir plus
University Bad Boy

Une romance new adult sur fond de vengeance

par Julie Perry ...

Se venger ou succomber à la tentation ?« Ta première fois sera un putain de feu d’artifice, Starlight. » Quatre ans plus tard, les paroles de Rafael résonnent encore dans les oreilles de Becca. Mais au désir se mêle désormais en elle un besoin plus profond, plus dévastateur : celui de se venger. Car le membre insaisissable des Dark Angels l’a trahie juste au moment où elle s’ouvrait à lui. Pire, ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Se venger ou succomber à la tentation ?« Ta première fois sera un putain de feu d’artifice, Starlight. » Quatre ans plus tard, les paroles de Rafael résonnent encore dans les oreilles de Becca. Mais au désir se mêle désormais en elle un besoin plus profond, plus dévastateur : celui de se venger. Car le membre insaisissable des Dark Angels l’a trahie juste au moment où elle s’ouvrait à lui. Pire,
... En savoir plus
Paperweight

par Stephen Fry ...

A hilarious collection of the many articles written by Stephen Fry for magazines, newspapers and radio. It includes selected wireless essays of Donald Trefusis, the ageing professor of philology brought to life in Fry's novel The Liar, and the best of Fry's weekly column for the Daily Telegraph.Perfect to dip into but just as enjoyable to read cover to cover, this book, perhaps more than any other ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A hilarious collection of the many articles written by Stephen Fry for magazines, newspapers and radio. It includes selected wireless essays of Donald Trefusis, the ageing professor of philology brought to life in Fry's novel The Liar, and the best of Fry's weekly column for the Daily Telegraph.Perfect to dip into but just as enjoyable to read cover to cover, this book, perhaps more than any other
... En savoir plus
101 Essential iPad Tips & Tricks

par Imagine Publishing ...

As the iPad continues to develop, it can be a challenge to keep up with its new releases and impressive features. Revolutionary developments introduced by iOS 5 and the new iPad mean its often difficult to know where to start. The 101 Essential Tips & Tricks is here to make your life a little easier, by selecting the very best hints to extend the functionality of your tablet. Featuring Apple and ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

As the iPad continues to develop, it can be a challenge to keep up with its new releases and impressive features. Revolutionary developments introduced by iOS 5 and the new iPad mean its often difficult to know where to start. The 101 Essential Tips & Tricks is here to make your life a little easier, by selecting the very best hints to extend the functionality of your tablet. Featuring Apple and
... En savoir plus
Master Lists for Writers

Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More

par Bryn Donovan ...

Get inspired...stay inspired.Write faster...write more!MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS makes “show, don’t tell” much easier and helps you figure out your story more quickly. In this book, you’ll find:• lists of phrases for describing facial expressions, body language, gestures, physical appearance, and emotions• 175 master plot ideas, including romance, high-stakes, family, and workplace stories• lists ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Get inspired...stay inspired.Write faster...write more!MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS makes “show, don’t tell” much easier and helps you figure out your story more quickly. In this book, you’ll find:• lists of phrases for describing facial expressions, body language, gestures, physical appearance, and emotions• 175 master plot ideas, including romance, high-stakes, family, and workplace stories• lists
... En savoir plus
I Want My Daddy

par Casey Watson ...

A 5-year-old boy, Ethan, is brought to Casey in the middle of the night after the sudden death of his young mother after a drug overdose.Estranged from her parents, Ethan’s mum had been abused by her ex-partner, and began taking drugs to cope. Ethan is obviously lost and bewildered, and regularly wakes up screaming for his mum in the night. He begins to lash out at other kids at school and his ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

A 5-year-old boy, Ethan, is brought to Casey in the middle of the night after the sudden death of his young mother after a drug overdose.Estranged from her parents, Ethan’s mum had been abused by her ex-partner, and began taking drugs to cope. Ethan is obviously lost and bewildered, and regularly wakes up screaming for his mum in the night. He begins to lash out at other kids at school and his
... En savoir plus
The Stack and Tilt Swing

The Definitive Guide to the Swing That Is Remaking Golf

par Michael Bennett, Andy Plummer ...

An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing that has taken the PGA Tour by stormThe traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing that has taken the PGA Tour by stormThe traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer
... En savoir plus
What's in a Word?

Fascinating Stories of More Than 350 Everyday Words and Phrases

par Webb Garrison ...

A compendium containing the origins and history of some of the most common words and phrases in the English language.Once upon a time . . .Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot—not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn't just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider ... En savoir plus

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A compendium containing the origins and history of some of the most common words and phrases in the English language.Once upon a time . . .Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot—not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn't just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider
... En savoir plus
Creating Innovators

The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World

par Tony Wagner ...

From a prominent educator, author, and founder of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group comes a provocative look at why innovation is today’s most essential real-world skill and what young people need from parents, teachers, and employers to become the innovators of America’s future.In this groundbreaking book, education expert Tony Wagner provides a powerful rationale for developing an innovation ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

From a prominent educator, author, and founder of Harvard’s Change Leadership Group comes a provocative look at why innovation is today’s most essential real-world skill and what young people need from parents, teachers, and employers to become the innovators of America’s future.In this groundbreaking book, education expert Tony Wagner provides a powerful rationale for developing an innovation
... En savoir plus
100 Deadly Skills: Survival Edition

The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster

par Clint Emerson ...

Collections series 100 Deadly Skills
From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster.These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

From national bestselling author and retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson comes the essential guide for surviving today’s emergencies—from navigating in the wild to staying alive in any disaster.These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain
... En savoir plus
Gotta Read It!

Five Simple Steps to a Fiction Pitch that Sells

par Libbie Hawker ...

Blurbs, product descriptions, query letters… no matter what you call them, they’re a chore to write. And yet the success of any novel can depend on its pitch. What’s an author to do?In this short, instructive ebook, Libbie Hawker takes the pain out of pitch-writing and shares the secrets of a perfect fiction pitch. Whether you’re an indie writer seeking to improve sales of your self-published ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Blurbs, product descriptions, query letters… no matter what you call them, they’re a chore to write. And yet the success of any novel can depend on its pitch. What’s an author to do?In this short, instructive ebook, Libbie Hawker takes the pain out of pitch-writing and shares the secrets of a perfect fiction pitch. Whether you’re an indie writer seeking to improve sales of your self-published
... En savoir plus
Emily Post's Etiquette, 19th Edition

Manners for Today

par Lizzie Post, Daniel Post Senning ...

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

Completely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situation with essential modern manners.From social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th
... En savoir plus
Mathematical Tables: Fourier Transforms (Mobi Study Guides)

par MobileReference ...

Students and research workers in mathematics, physics, engineering and other sciences will find this compilation invaluable. All the information included is practical, rarely used results are excluded. Great care has been taken to present all results concisely and clearly. Excellent to keep as a handy reference! If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush ... En savoir plus

$1.36 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Students and research workers in mathematics, physics, engineering and other sciences will find this compilation invaluable. All the information included is practical, rarely used results are excluded. Great care has been taken to present all results concisely and clearly. Excellent to keep as a handy reference! If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush
... En savoir plus
The Bride of Anguished English

A Bonanza of Bloopers, Blunders, Botches, and Boo-Boos

par Richard Lederer ...

For years wordsmith and punster Richard Lederer has charmed and delighted fans with his bestselling "Anguished English" series. In his funniest book yet, readers will again cherish the author's latest chronicle of the goofs and gaffes and fluffs and flubs of our anguished language. And the best part? Everything in here actually occurred! Nothing has been made up!Bloopers from foreign restaurants ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

For years wordsmith and punster Richard Lederer has charmed and delighted fans with his bestselling "Anguished English" series. In his funniest book yet, readers will again cherish the author's latest chronicle of the goofs and gaffes and fluffs and flubs of our anguished language. And the best part? Everything in here actually occurred! Nothing has been made up!Bloopers from foreign restaurants
... En savoir plus
Passion Capital

The World's Most Valuable Asset

par Paul Alofs ...

Passion Capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build long-term success for your career, company, or cause.Ask leaders in any country this essential question: “What is your most valuable asset?” and they may suggest one of three traditional forms of capital – financial, human, or intellectual. These are intelligent, well-meaning answers but they are also ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Passion Capital is a revolutionary asset that will completely change your idea of how to build long-term success for your career, company, or cause.Ask leaders in any country this essential question: “What is your most valuable asset?” and they may suggest one of three traditional forms of capital – financial, human, or intellectual. These are intelligent, well-meaning answers but they are also
... En savoir plus
The Writer's Way

A Complete Guide to Creative Writing with 40 Inspirational Projects

par Sara Maitland ...

The Writer's Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a total beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent.Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The Writer's Way is a comprehensive and rewarding introduction to the art of creative writing. Its no-nonsense yet accessible tone and practical contents make it the perfect guide, whether you are a total beginner of you have started writing and are looking for friendly guidance to help develop your talent.Distinguished author Sara Maitland has an extensive background in teaching creative writing
... En savoir plus
1000 Best Tips for ADHD

Expert Answers and Bright Advice to Help You and Your Child

par Susan Ashley Ph.D. ...

Collections series 1000 Best
YOUR COMPLETE REFERENCE FOR PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHDHow can I help my child do his homework?How can I get him to brush his teeth without arguing with me every night?What can I do when he lies about the same thing over and over?Why doesn't punishment seem to make any difference?When you're struggling to help your child with homework, chores, or behavior, what you need are quick, easy, and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

YOUR COMPLETE REFERENCE FOR PARENTING A CHILD WITH ADHDHow can I help my child do his homework?How can I get him to brush his teeth without arguing with me every night?What can I do when he lies about the same thing over and over?Why doesn't punishment seem to make any difference?When you're struggling to help your child with homework, chores, or behavior, what you need are quick, easy, and
... En savoir plus
Don't Swallow Your Gum!

Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies About Your Body and Health

par Aaron E. Carroll, Rachel C. Vreeman ...

From two doctors, a "breezy and entertaining" collection that debunks medical myths and health hoaxes ( School Library Journal).People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. Don't Swallow Your Gum! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

From two doctors, a "breezy and entertaining" collection that debunks medical myths and health hoaxes ( School Library Journal).People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. Don't Swallow Your Gum! takes on these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and
... En savoir plus

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