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The Hangman

by Louise Penny ...

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called ... Read more

$3.99 CAD

On a cold November morning, a jogger runs through the woods in the peaceful Quebec village of Three Pines. On his run, he finds a dead man hanging from a tree. The dead man was a guest at the local Inn and Spa. He might have been looking for peace and quiet, but something else found him. Something horrible. Did the man take his own life? Or was he murdered? Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called
... Read more
How to Read a Book

by Mortimer J. Adler, Charles Van Doren ...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material.A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” –Farheed ZakariaOriginally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a
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Les sept soeurs - tome 1 de Lucinda Riley (Analyse de l'œuvre)

Résumé complet et analyse détaillée de l'oeuvre

by Lucile Lhoste ...

Series Book 1 - Fiche de lecture
Décryptez Les sept soeurs - tome 1 de Lucinda Riley avec l’analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !Que faut-il retenir de Les sept soeurs - tome 1? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé complet• Une présentation des personnages principaux• Une analyse des spécificités de l’œuvreUne analyse de ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Décryptez Les sept soeurs - tome 1 de Lucinda Riley avec l’analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !Que faut-il retenir de Les sept soeurs - tome 1? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée.Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé complet• Une présentation des personnages principaux• Une analyse des spécificités de l’œuvreUne analyse de
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The Broadview Anthology of British Literature: Compact Edition, Volume A – Second Edition

by Joseph Black ...

Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its extraordinarily high quality, for its breadth, and for the deep attention it pays to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging ... Read more

$61.99 CAD

Guided by the latest scholarship, The Broadview Anthology of British Literature is acclaimed for its extraordinarily high quality, for its breadth, and for the deep attention it pays to literature’s historical and cultural contexts. The Broadview is structured to meet the needs of today’s students, with an unparalleled selection of illustrations and contextual materials, accessible and engaging
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Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners

First Steps to Mastering the Japanese Writing System [Downloadable Content Included]

by Timothy G. Stout ...

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

A complete introduction to written Japanese — start here with zero knowledge and finish feeling confident!This introduction to the Japanese writing system teaches you to read and write the fundamental 92 hiragana and katakana characters—and makes learning fun and easy with a memorable picture-based method!The method that's helped thousands learn Japanese successfully:Memorable pictures help you to
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Word Power Made Easy

The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary

by Norman Lewis ...

The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English and improve their communications skills in business, the classroom, and in life.Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the English language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English and improve their communications skills in business, the classroom, and in life.Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the English language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to
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Japanese Kanji & Kana

(JLPT All Levels) A Complete Guide to the Japanese Writing System (2,136 Kanji and 92 Kana)

by Wolfgang Hadamitzky, Mark Spahn ...

This comprehensive book helps you learn the 92 basic Kana characters and 2,136 standard Kanji characters.Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

This comprehensive book helps you learn the 92 basic Kana characters and 2,136 standard Kanji characters.Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese
... Read more
Accelerated Learning Crash Course

How to Easily Learn New Skills and Subjects, Develop Laser Sharp Focus, Triple Your Reading Speed and Improve Your Memory Ability!

by Sebastian Croft ...

Learn More, Absorb More, Remember MoreEveryone is different in so many ways - but how we learn is not one of them. The same techniques that work for the experts will also push your ability to learn to a whole new level. Thanks to science, we now know much more about how the human brain works - and we know how to use that knowledge to our advantage and make full use of its incredible power.Discover ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn More, Absorb More, Remember MoreEveryone is different in so many ways - but how we learn is not one of them. The same techniques that work for the experts will also push your ability to learn to a whole new level. Thanks to science, we now know much more about how the human brain works - and we know how to use that knowledge to our advantage and make full use of its incredible power.Discover
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Why Q Needs U

A history of our letters and how we use them

by Danny Bate ...

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl... ... Read more

$10.29 CAD

'A breathtaking adventure through the alphabet... An absolutely delightful read, filled with jewels of lightly worn scholarship and dazzling insight. I just couldn't recommend it more highly.' Stephen Fry'An excellent read.' Susie Dent'You'll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate's fascinating linguistic history.' Sunday TimesWhy does 'W' sounds like 'doubl...
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Practice Makes Perfect English Problem Solver

With 110 Exercises

by Ed Swick ...

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non ... Read more

$26.39 CAD

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning English as an ESL studentPractice Makes Perfect: English Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning English is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as definite vs. indefinite articles, little vs. few, using get, and restrictive and non
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追寻失落的圆明园 = A Paradise Lost: The Imperial Garden YuanmingYuan: 英汉对照

by 汪荣祖著 ...

本书从宏观上呈现圆明园布局、扩建、焚毁、修复的漫长变迁，亦于细节处勾勒园林建筑、生活起居与日常运行的点滴，回溯“万园之园”曾经的苦难与辉煌。 ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

本书从宏观上呈现圆明园布局、扩建、焚毁、修复的漫长变迁，亦于细节处勾勒园林建筑、生活起居与日常运行的点滴，回溯“万园之园”曾经的苦难与辉煌。
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Beginning Japanese Textbook

(Includes 25 Projects)

by Michael L. Kluemper, Lisa Berkson, Nathan Patton ...

"At last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting." —Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

"At last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting." —Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250
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Essential Japanese Grammar

A Comprehensive Guide to Contemporary Usage: Learn Japanese Grammar and Vocabulary Quickly and Effectively

by Masahiro Tanimori, Eriko Sato ...

Series series Essential Grammar Series
Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Essential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable study guide for students of the Japanese language at all levels.Long the standard in Japanese language education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. An essential handbook for self-study or the classroom, students will find that a strong foundation in grammar is vital to
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Mind Performance Hacks

Tips & Tools for Overclocking Your Brain

by Ron Hale-Evans ...

You're smart. This book can make you smarter.Mind Performance Hacks provides real-life tips and tools for overclocking your brain and becoming a better thinker. In the increasingly frenetic pace of today's information economy, managing your life requires hacking your brain. With this book, you'll cut through the clutter and tune up your brain intentionally, safely, and productively.Grounded in ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

You're smart. This book can make you smarter.Mind Performance Hacks provides real-life tips and tools for overclocking your brain and becoming a better thinker. In the increasingly frenetic pace of today's information economy, managing your life requires hacking your brain. With this book, you'll cut through the clutter and tune up your brain intentionally, safely, and productively.Grounded in
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I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf

by Grant Snider ...

A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our ... Read more

$19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from the beloved New York Times illustrator and creator of Incidental Comics.It's no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But some of us surround ourselves with books. We collect them, decorate with them, are inspired by them, and treat our
... Read more
Introduction to Book History

by David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery ...

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:The Postcolonial BookCensorship by states and religionsSocial History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to ... Read more

$90.99 CAD

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developments in the field, including:The Postcolonial BookCensorship by states and religionsSocial History, and the recognition of underrepresentation of its value to
... Read more
The Stalker

by Gail Anderson-Dargatz ...

Series series Good Reads
This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Early one Saturday morning, Mike's phone rings."Nice day for a little kayak trip, eh?" says the deep, echoing voice. "But I wouldn't go out if I were you." Mike's business is guiding visitors on kayak tours around the islands off the west coast. This weekend, he'll ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Early one Saturday morning, Mike's phone rings."Nice day for a little kayak trip, eh?" says the deep, echoing voice. "But I wouldn't go out if I were you." Mike's business is guiding visitors on kayak tours around the islands off the west coast. This weekend, he'll
... Read more
French Vocabulary for English Speakers - 3000 Words

by Andrey Taranov ...

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French 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 French ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

3000-WORD ENGLISH-FRENCH VOCABULARYThis book is a learning tool for mastering basic French vocabulary. It will help you obtain a solid base in your knowledge of the French 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 French
... Read more
Grade 1 Phonics: Early Learning Skills

Phonics for Kids Alphabets Grade One

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Beginner Readers Books
While some parents think that phonics come naturally, a little push will still be welcome. Phonics is a step towards reading and spelling through listening. It will be impossible to spell if a child is unable to recognize the sounds in words. This workbook is composed of letters with corresponding written object examples, accompanied by pictures. Have a copy today! ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

While some parents think that phonics come naturally, a little push will still be welcome. Phonics is a step towards reading and spelling through listening. It will be impossible to spell if a child is unable to recognize the sounds in words. This workbook is composed of letters with corresponding written object examples, accompanied by pictures. Have a copy today!
... Read more
Prose & Cons

The English Language in Just A Minute

by Gyles Brandreth ...

As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert yourself.In this wildly ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

As fans of Just a Minute know, the key to the game is knowing your way around the English language: how it works, how it’s evolved, and how words connect, often in surprising ways. When it comes to the English language (and Just a Minute), Gyles Brandreth has seen it all – and now he’s ready to put you through your linguistic paces, to become a Just a Minute expert yourself.In this wildly
... Read more
Instant Japanese

How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Japanese Phrasebook)

by Boye Lafayette De Mente ...

Series series Instant Phrasebook Series
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4 ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese phrase book to help you communicate? If so, then this thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book and Japanese dictionary is for you. It's tiny 0.4
... Read more
Book Crush

For Kids and Teens--Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Interest

by Nancy Pearl ...

Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget?In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be.Pearl ... Read more

$13.59 CAD

Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget?In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be.Pearl
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The Diary of a Bookseller

by 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... ... Read more

$17.59 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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Bed and Breakfast

by Gail Anderson-Dargatz ...

Series series Good Reads
This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Annie runs a bed and breakfast. She has lived alone since her husband died five years ago. Now, she wishes for someone to love. One morning Brent, a guest, walks into her life. Her heart skips a beat. Handsome, charming, well dressed - will Brent turn out to be the ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

This high-interest, low-vocabulary novella is intended for adult basic education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) readers. Annie runs a bed and breakfast. She has lived alone since her husband died five years ago. Now, she wishes for someone to love. One morning Brent, a guest, walks into her life. Her heart skips a beat. Handsome, charming, well dressed - will Brent turn out to be the
... Read more

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