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Building the Cycling City

The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality

par Melissa Bruntlett, Chris Bruntlett ...

In car-clogged urban areas across the world, the humble bicycle is enjoying a second life as a legitimate form of transportation. City officials are rediscovering it as a multi-pronged (or -spoked) solution to acute, 21st-century problems, including affordability, obesity, congestion, climate change, inequity, and social isolation. As the world’s foremost cycling nation, the Netherlands is the ... En savoir plus

$32.59 CAD

In car-clogged urban areas across the world, the humble bicycle is enjoying a second life as a legitimate form of transportation. City officials are rediscovering it as a multi-pronged (or -spoked) solution to acute, 21st-century problems, including affordability, obesity, congestion, climate change, inequity, and social isolation. As the world’s foremost cycling nation, the Netherlands is the
... En savoir plus
Cities on the Brink: Famous Metropolises That Almost Never Existed

How visionary failures, disasters, politics, and chance shaped the world's great cities

par Jared Douglas ...

Every great city tells a story — but some nearly never began. This captivating book uncovers the astonishing origins of world-famous metropolises that almost didn't make it past the drawing board. From capitals born in chaos to modern megacities saved by one desperate political decision, Cities on the Brink explores how history, geography, and pure chance shaped the urban world we know today. ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Every great city tells a story — but some nearly never began. This captivating book uncovers the astonishing origins of world-famous metropolises that almost didn't make it past the drawing board. From capitals born in chaos to modern megacities saved by one desperate political decision, Cities on the Brink explores how history, geography, and pure chance shaped the urban world we know today.
... En savoir plus
The 15-Minute City

A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet

par Carlos Moreno, Martha Thorne ...

A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable citiesIn The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable citiesIn The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a
... En savoir plus
Creating a Beautiful Home

par Alexandra Stoddard ...

$9.99 CAD
Maison organisée quotidien simplifié

Comment désencombrer et se sentir mieux chez soi

par Gabrielle Breton ...

Voici le guide parfait pour reprendre en main l’organisation de sa maison, pièce par pièce, sans la remettre à demain ! Gabrielle Breton, organisatrice professionnelle et autrice de cet ouvrage, vous conseille et vous guide dans cette tâche que l’on a l’impression de toujours avoir à recommencer. Grâce à des informations, à des astuces illustrées et à des exemples de rangement en photos, il ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Voici le guide parfait pour reprendre en main l’organisation de sa maison, pièce par pièce, sans la remettre à demain ! Gabrielle Breton, organisatrice professionnelle et autrice de cet ouvrage, vous conseille et vous guide dans cette tâche que l’on a l’impression de toujours avoir à recommencer. Grâce à des informations, à des astuces illustrées et à des exemples de rangement en photos, il
... En savoir plus
Clash of Legions

An utterly gripping historical adventure from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Anthony Riches

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 14 - Empire series
The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL.... ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

The legendary series, revered by readers the world over.'Riches at his absolute best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute must read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I adore this group of extremely dangerous men. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A terrific series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent historical adventure with a twist' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐TWO EMPERORS.ONE MUST FALL....
... En savoir plus
Minimalism: How To Live A Meaningful Life With A Minimalist Lifestyle; Design Your Life With More Of Less

par Cary Millburn ...

Learn that there is another way to live than collecting more stuff, burning through cash on things we don't need and filling our lives with time duties that we aren't enthusiastic about just to stay "occupied."Minimalism is tied in with living a purposeful, essential and satisfying life through settling on conscious decisions. It implies less mess, fewer time responsibilities, less pressure, ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Learn that there is another way to live than collecting more stuff, burning through cash on things we don't need and filling our lives with time duties that we aren't enthusiastic about just to stay "occupied."Minimalism is tied in with living a purposeful, essential and satisfying life through settling on conscious decisions. It implies less mess, fewer time responsibilities, less pressure,
... En savoir plus
CABIN

Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman

par Patrick Hutchison ...

**THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERA memoir of the author's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece.**Wit’s End isn’t just a state of mind. It’s the name of a gravel road, the address of a run-down off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square feet of fixer-upper Patrick Hutchison purchased on a whim in the mossy woods of the ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

**THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERA memoir of the author's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece.**Wit’s End isn’t just a state of mind. It’s the name of a gravel road, the address of a run-down off-the-grid cabin, 120 shabby square feet of fixer-upper Patrick Hutchison purchased on a whim in the mossy woods of the
... En savoir plus
The Killer and Frank Lloyd Wright

The True Story of Mass Murder in Paradise

par Casey Sherman ...

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

The scandal. The genius. The murder that shocked America.Frank Lloyd Wright was more than the mind behind America's most iconic buildings—he was a man whose turbulent private life captivated a nation. The famous architect's stormy marriage to Kitty Wright and his infamous affair with another woman, Mamah Borthwick, ignited one of the country's first celebrity scandals, splashed across headlines
... En savoir plus
AutoCAD 2015 For Beginners

par Kishore Topu ...

Learn AutoCAD by following step-by-step examplesAutoCAD 2015 For Beginners contains 515 pages of step-by-step instructions covering various commands and techniques of AutoCAD. If you are new to computer aided design, this book provides you with easy-to-follow instructions and real-world examples to learn AutoCAD. This edition includes examples related to manufacturing, architectural, and ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Learn AutoCAD by following step-by-step examplesAutoCAD 2015 For Beginners contains 515 pages of step-by-step instructions covering various commands and techniques of AutoCAD. If you are new to computer aided design, this book provides you with easy-to-follow instructions and real-world examples to learn AutoCAD. This edition includes examples related to manufacturing, architectural, and
... En savoir plus
A Colorful Home

Create Lively Palettes for Every Room

par Susan Hable, Rinne Allen ...

"Page after page of incredible color and texture that will inspire even the most committed color-phobes to seriously consider embracing pink." —Rima Suqi, columnist, New York Times Home SectionNature, art, a favorite collection—each holds unexpected color combinations that can be beautifully incorporated into the home. In this guide, designer Susan Hable shows how to discover color in the everyday ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Page after page of incredible color and texture that will inspire even the most committed color-phobes to seriously consider embracing pink." —Rima Suqi, columnist, New York Times Home SectionNature, art, a favorite collection—each holds unexpected color combinations that can be beautifully incorporated into the home. In this guide, designer Susan Hable shows how to discover color in the everyday
... En savoir plus
Red Fortress

History and Illusion in the Kremlin

par Catherine Merridale ...

"[An] extraordinary history . . . mixes politics, history, architecture and biography to lay bare the secret heart of Russia's history. . . . a delight to read." ― The Wall Street JournalThe Moscow Kremlin is the heart of the Russian state, a fortress whose blood-red walls have witnessed more than eight hundred years of political drama and extraordinary violence. It has been the seat of a priestly ... En savoir plus

$23.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"[An] extraordinary history . . . mixes politics, history, architecture and biography to lay bare the secret heart of Russia's history. . . . a delight to read." ― The Wall Street JournalThe Moscow Kremlin is the heart of the Russian state, a fortress whose blood-red walls have witnessed more than eight hundred years of political drama and extraordinary violence. It has been the seat of a priestly
... En savoir plus
Empire XV: Field of Blood

The thrilling continuation of the Sunday Times bestselling Roman historical adventure series

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 15 - Empire series
**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his... ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**Pre-order Swords of Troy, the brand new epic series of myth and legend from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches**A masterful novel of war, history and political intrigue, beloved by readers.'Vivid military action, inner circle intrigue and Dumas-style characters'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A++++'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'[Riches is] head and shoulders above his contemporaries'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent his...
... En savoir plus
At Home

A Short History of Private Life

par Bill Bryson ...

A fascinating work of what you might call domestic science: our homes, how they work, and the fascinating history of how they got that way.Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as found in ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

A fascinating work of what you might call domestic science: our homes, how they work, and the fascinating history of how they got that way.Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as found in
... En savoir plus
The Secret Lives of Buildings

From the Ruins of the Parthenon to the Vegas Strip in Thirteen Stories

par Edward Hollis ...

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age. ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

A strikingly original, beautifully narrated history of Western architecture and the cultural transformations that it represents.Concrete, marble, steel, brick: little else made by human hands seems as stable, as immutable, as a building. Yet the life of any structure is neither fixed nor timeless. Outliving their original contexts and purposes, buildings are forced to adapt to each succeeding age.
... En savoir plus
Materials for Interior Environments

par Corky Binggeli ...

Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for ... En savoir plus

$125.99 CAD

Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for
... En savoir plus
Falling for a French Dream

Escape to the French countryside for the perfect uplifting read

par Jennifer Bohnet ...

Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband, Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father’s family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera.Due to a family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins of ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband, Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father’s family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera.Due to a family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins of
... En savoir plus
Walkable City

How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time

par Jeff Speck ...

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability.The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical American city, the car is still king, and downtown is a place that's easy to drive to but often not worth ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability.The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical American city, the car is still king, and downtown is a place that's easy to drive to but often not worth
... En savoir plus
Skateboarding and the City

A Complete History

par Professor Iain Borden ...

Skateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions – a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart.Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of '60s California to the latest ... En savoir plus

$52.59 CAD

Skateboarding is both a sport and a way of life. Creative, physical, graphic, urban and controversial, it is full of contradictions – a billion-dollar global industry which still retains its vibrant, counter-cultural heart.Skateboarding and the City presents the only complete history of the sport, exploring the story of skate culture from the surf-beaches of '60s California to the latest
... En savoir plus
The Bird-Friendly City

Creating Safe Urban Habitats

par Timothy Beatley ...

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are ... En savoir plus

$38.09 CAD

How does a bird experience a city? A backyard? A park? As the world has become more urban, noisier from increased traffic, and brighter from streetlights and office buildings, it has also become more dangerous for countless species of birds. Warblers become disoriented by nighttime lights and collide with buildings. Ground-feeding sparrows fall prey to feral cats. Hawks and other birds-of-prey are
... En savoir plus
Notre-Dame

A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals

par Ken Follett ...

**“The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something priceless was dying in front of our eyes. The feeling was bewildering, as if the earth was shaking.” —Ken Follett“[A] treasure of a book.” —The New Yorker**In this short, spellbinding book, ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

**“The wonderful cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the greatest achievements of European civilization, was on fire. The sight dazed and disturbed us profoundly. I was on the edge of tears. Something priceless was dying in front of our eyes. The feeling was bewildering, as if the earth was shaking.” —Ken Follett“[A] treasure of a book.” —The New Yorker**In this short, spellbinding book,
... En savoir plus
Railroaded

The Untold History of Halifax's Rail Cut

par Bob Chaulk ...

An incisive illustrated history of the ill-planned and calamitous construction of Halifax's railway from the author of Atlantic's Last Stop.Halifax in the early twentieth century had a problem. It was in the wrong place in a thinly populated country, far from Canada's builders, spenders, movers, and shakers.Grumbling about the city's subpar performance in the movement of goods, people, and mail ... En savoir plus

$9.59 CAD

An incisive illustrated history of the ill-planned and calamitous construction of Halifax's railway from the author of Atlantic's Last Stop.Halifax in the early twentieth century had a problem. It was in the wrong place in a thinly populated country, far from Canada's builders, spenders, movers, and shakers.Grumbling about the city's subpar performance in the movement of goods, people, and mail
... En savoir plus
Vanishing Vancouver

The Last 25 Years

par Michael Kluckner ...

Award-winning author and artist Michael Kluckner takes another look at a city where the only thing that doesn't seem to change is the rapid pace of development. The original Vanishing Vancouver, published in 1990, explored Vancouver's changing landscape by neighbourhood, from the earliest dwellings to the aftershocks of Expo '86. Its light-filled watercolours and well-informed prose spoke to the ... En savoir plus

$13.59 CAD

Award-winning author and artist Michael Kluckner takes another look at a city where the only thing that doesn't seem to change is the rapid pace of development. The original Vanishing Vancouver, published in 1990, explored Vancouver's changing landscape by neighbourhood, from the earliest dwellings to the aftershocks of Expo '86. Its light-filled watercolours and well-informed prose spoke to the
... En savoir plus
The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI

An epic historical adventure for readers of Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow

par Anthony Riches ...

Collections Livre 6 - Empire series
Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Strap in for the most nailbiting chapter of Marcus Aquila's story so far'What a cracker' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'His finest work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Simply couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Bernard Cornwell o... ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Strap in for the most nailbiting chapter of Marcus Aquila's story so far'What a cracker' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'His finest work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Simply couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Bernard Cornwell o...
... En savoir plus

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