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  • The Snark Bible

    A Reference Guide to Verbal Sparring, Comebacks, Irony, Insults, and So Much More

    by Lawrence Dorfman ...
    The lord of snark, Lawrence Dorfman, is back! With this treasury of backhanded compliments, sarcastic insults, and catty comebacks, Dorfman gives us transformative wisdom that’s sure to change your life-or at least induce a light chuckle.One question plagues us all: How do we survive all the Sturm und Drang of everyday life? The answer is but one word: snark.She wears her clothes as if they were ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Too Hot to Handle

    Discover the next hilarious romantic comedy from million copy seller Portia Macintosh

    by Portia MacIntosh ...
    The laugh out loud, sun-drenched rivals to lovers romance from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Wedding✧ Sun-drenched romance ☀️ ✧Forced proximity ✧Sweet and spicy ️✧ RivalsOne bachelorette party. One stag do. One double-booked villa and only one way to decide who gets it: a competition.Workaholic ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

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  • How to Write Like a Writer

    A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice

    by Thomas C Foster ...
    The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging guide.Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired professor ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD $1.99 CAD

  • Cribsheet

    A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

    by Emily Oster ...
    Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
    **From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • L'empire du sexe

    La grande enquête sur Pornhub

    by Nicolas Brasseur, Jean-François Cloutier, Nora Nora T. Lamontagne ...
    Une vaste enquête journalistique dévoile les pratiques controversées de Pornhub et les nombreux scandales qui jalonnent son histoire.En 2007, le site web Pornhub est lancé. Il devient en quelques années à peine la plus importante plateforme de partage de contenu pornographique au monde. Dès ses débuts, une aura de mystère plane autour du géant mondial de divertissement pour adulte dont les bureaux ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Economical Writing, Third Edition

    Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose

    by Stephen T. Ziliak, Deirdre Nansen McCloskey ...
    Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
    Economics is not a field that is known for good writing. Charts, yes. Sparkling prose, no.Except, that is, when it comes to Deirdre Nansen McCloskey. Her conversational and witty yet always clear style is a hallmark of her classic works of economic history, enlivening the dismal science and engaging readers well beyond the discipline. And now she’s here to share the secrets of how it’s done ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Dreams Interpreted

    A Bedside Handbook Explaining Everything from Accordions and Acorns to Zebras and Zippers

    by Lizzie Cornwall ...
    A Perfect Resource for Analyzing and Interpreting All Kinds of Dreams!“Dreams are the royal road to the subconscious.” —Sigmund FreudWhat did you last dream of? Were you soaring above city skyscrapers? Or perhaps you were dancing with hippopotamuses wearing hula skirts?This handy guide, which contains an A-Z of dream descriptions and their meanings, as well as fascinating facts about the brain and ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The Little Book of Perfumes

    The Hundred Classics

    by Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez ...
    The quintessential guide to the one hundred most glorious perfumes in the world.When Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez published Perfumes: The Guide in 2008, it was hailed as "ravishingly entertaining" by John Lanchester in The New Yorker, "witty and knowledgeable" on Style.com, and "provocative and hugely entertaining" by the Times Literary Supplement. The Little Book of Perfumes focuses on just one ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Histoire de la Chine, des origines à nos jours

    by John Fairbank ...
    Rouage essentiel du nouvel ordre mondial, la Chine ne peut se comprendre sans son histoire sociale, intellectuelle et politique. Œuvre d’une vie, résultat de cinquante années de recherches et référence indépassable, le livre de John Fairbank déploie le long récit de l’« empire du milieu » des cultures paléolithiques à nos jours. Scrutant les origines d’une civilisation vieille de 4 000 ans, l ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • The Complete Patagonia Travel Guide

    by Hafıza Deniz Çağlar ...
    You have always dreamed of visiting Patagonia—the big mountains, the huge glaciers, and the wild landscapes.But before you go, are you really ready?Many travelers arrive in Patagonia unprepared. Some forget important travel papers, others pack the wrong clothes and end up too cold or wet. Some spend too much money because they didn't plan their budget. Others don't know how to get around and waste ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fundamentals of Storytelling for Films, Novels and Stage: Step By Step Guide on How To Write an Amazing Story

    by Justin Whiting ...
    Become a better writer and storyteller!This guide will teach you the tricks that every screenwriter, playwright and novelist uses! Must have companion guide for every creative writer.Great films, novels and plays all have one main thing in common - the fundamentals of storytelling.Utilize the essential storytelling elements to create exciting, memorable and well written storiesThis book will give ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • When Do Fish Sleep?

    An Imponderables Book

    by David Feldman ...
    Series Book 3 - Imponderables Series
    When Do Fish Sleep? is the third book in David Feldman’s best-selling Imponderables™ series, packed with answers to perplexing questions and solutions to everyday mysteries, repackaged and featuring a new cumulative index to all ten Imponderables™ books.In his bestselling Imponderables™ series, David Feldman has shown conclusively that there are answers to just about every question that has been ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Everybody Lies

    What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are

    by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz ...
    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEARA NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR'This book is about a whole new way of studying the mind ... Endlessly fascinating' Steven Pinker'A whirlwind tour of the modern human psyche' EconomistEverybody lies, to friends, lovers, doctors, pollsters – and to themselves. In Internet searc... ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • The Conferences

    by John Cassian, Wyatt North ...
    This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing ... Read more

    $1.38 CAD

  • The Art of Southern Charm

    by Patricia Altschul, Deborah Davis ...
    T****he surprise breakout star of Bravo’s hit reality show, Southern Charm, introduces an essential lifestyle guide as refreshing and fun as a gin martini.“Patricia on #SouthernCharm, like lookin’ in the damn mirror. Cheers queen.”—Lady GagaFan-favorite Bravolebrity Patricia Altschul from the primetime show Southern Charm finally brings fans her eagerly anticipated opus on etiquette and living a ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer

    Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget

    by Jessica Bishop ...
    Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank—from Jessica Bishop, budget wedding expert and founder of The Budget-Savvy Bride!Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it's going to cost. Here's the secret: You don't need to spend a year's salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

    by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...
    The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated editionRobert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • The Memoir Project

    A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life

    by Marion Roach Smith ...
    An extraordinary "practical resource for beginners" looking to write their own memoir**—**now new and revised (Kirkus Reviews)!The greatest story you could write is one you've experienced yourself. Knowing where to start is the hardest part, but it just got a little easier with this essential guidebook for anyone wanting to write a memoir.Did you know that the #1 thing that baby boomers want to do ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

    Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

    by Michael J. Gelb ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Uncover your own hidden abilities, sharpen your senses, and liberate your unique intelligence by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci.“By capturing the very essence and Da Vinci’s life and genius—the seemingly perfect integration of mind, body, spirit, and soul—Michael Gelb guides us in a discovery and understanding of the boundlessness ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, 5th Edition

    The Official Style Guide Used by the Writers and Editors of the World's Most Authoritative News Organization

    by Allan M. Siegal, William Connolly ...
    The premier source for journalists, now revised and updated for 2015.Does the White House tweet?Or does the White House post on Twitter?Can "text" be a verb and also a noun?When should you link?For anyone who writes--short stories or business plans, book reports or news articles--knotty choices of spelling, grammar, punctuation and meaning lurk in every line: Lay or lie? Who or whom? That or <... ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • The Institutes

    by John Cassian, Wyatt North ...
    This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing ... Read more

    $1.38 CAD

  • Cracking the Cube

    Going Slow to Go Fast and Other Unexpected Turns in the World of Competitive Rubik's Cube Solving

    by Ian Scheffler ...
    Ian Scheffler, journalist and aspiring “speedcuber,” attempts to break into the international phenomenon of speedsolving the Rubik’s Cube—think chess played at the speed of Ping-Pong—while exploring the greater lessons that can be learned through solving it.When Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik invented the Rubik’s Cube (or, rather, his Cube) in 1974 out of wooden blocks, rubber bands, and paper ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • Thinking in Systems

    A Primer

    by Donella Meadows ...
    In the years following her role as the lead author of the international bestseller, Limits to Growth—the first book to show the consequences of unchecked growth on a finite planet— Donella Meadows remained a pioneer of environmental and social analysis until her untimely death in 2001.Meadows’ newly released manuscript, Thinking in Systems, is a concise and crucial book offering insight for ... Read more

    $22.99 CAD

  • Superintelligence

    Paths, Dangers, Strategies

    by Nick Bostrom ...
    The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD