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Salt

A World History

par Mark Kurlansky ...

From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured – ... En savoir plus

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From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured –
... En savoir plus
Fire Weather

The Making of a Beast

par John Vaillant ...

**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Winner of the 2024 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing • Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction • Winner of the 2024 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize • Winner of the 2024 Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize • Winner of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award • Finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction • Finalist for the National Book Award in ... En savoir plus

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**#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Winner of the 2024 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing • Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction • Winner of the 2024 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize • Winner of the 2024 Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize • Winner of the 2024 Lane Anderson Award • Finalist for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction • Finalist for the National Book Award in
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A Winter Grave

a chilling new mystery set in the Scottish highlands

par Peter May ...

A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou... ... En savoir plus

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A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou...
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I Eat the Stars

How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World

par Sarah Wilson ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson comes a deeply moving, wise guide to finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart**It’s hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong . . . that life has become precariously off-balance. We are hit hourly with headlines about catastrophic wildfires, unprecedented flooding, record heat ... En savoir plus

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**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson comes a deeply moving, wise guide to finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart**It’s hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong . . . that life has become precariously off-balance. We are hit hourly with headlines about catastrophic wildfires, unprecedented flooding, record heat
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How Science Works

The Facts Visually Explained

par DK ...

Collections series DK How Stuff Works
This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy.In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have ... En savoir plus

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This visual guide is packed with amazing diagrams and infographics to answer all your burning scientific head-scratchers - from gravity and black holes to earthquakes and gene therapy.In How Science Works you will find the most fascinating phenomena in the Universe visually explained, from pulleys to string theory, light to lasers, and chemical reactions to artificial intelligence. If you have
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Les grands bouleversements terrestres

par Immanuel Velikovsky ...

Par quelle force inouïe des millions d'animaux et d'êtres humains ont-ils été réduits en morceaux et agglutinés dans des caves ? Pourquoi le pôle Nord était-il auparavant tropical ? Est-il exact que les pôles ont été inversés et que l'axe terrestre a été changé ? Pourquoi retrouve-t-on en Espagne des rochers qui proviennent des Alpes ? Dans ce livre unique, la suite logique de Mondes en Collision ... En savoir plus

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Par quelle force inouïe des millions d'animaux et d'êtres humains ont-ils été réduits en morceaux et agglutinés dans des caves ? Pourquoi le pôle Nord était-il auparavant tropical ? Est-il exact que les pôles ont été inversés et que l'axe terrestre a été changé ? Pourquoi retrouve-t-on en Espagne des rochers qui proviennent des Alpes ? Dans ce livre unique, la suite logique de Mondes en Collision
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Tous les tapis roulants mènent à Rome

par Paul Bossé ...

La crise climatique racontée à échelle humaine par le poète et cinéaste Paul Bossé et illustrée par le bédéiste Paul BordeleauDepuis près de trente ans, l’œuvre foisonnante et multiforme de Paul Bossé tente par tous les moyens de cerner la problématique environnementale. Dans cet essai flirtant avec le récit, il dresse le bilan d’un demi-siècle d’activisme, à partir de sa naissance durant les ... En savoir plus

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La crise climatique racontée à échelle humaine par le poète et cinéaste Paul Bossé et illustrée par le bédéiste Paul BordeleauDepuis près de trente ans, l’œuvre foisonnante et multiforme de Paul Bossé tente par tous les moyens de cerner la problématique environnementale. Dans cet essai flirtant avec le récit, il dresse le bilan d’un demi-siècle d’activisme, à partir de sa naissance durant les
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Nature's Echo

Harnessing Ancient Feedback Loops to Heal a Changing Planet

par Thomas Crowther ...

Filled with intriguing and wide-ranging case studies of how individuals can be agents of change, this empowers and inspires. – Publishers WeeklyThe scientific basis for environmental optimism.From the birth of galaxies to the revival of forests, the greatest transformations in our universe have been driven by quiet, self-reinforcing processes known as feedback loops. These ancient forces created ... En savoir plus

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Filled with intriguing and wide-ranging case studies of how individuals can be agents of change, this empowers and inspires. – Publishers WeeklyThe scientific basis for environmental optimism.From the birth of galaxies to the revival of forests, the greatest transformations in our universe have been driven by quiet, self-reinforcing processes known as feedback loops. These ancient forces created
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Pour la Palestine comme pour la Terre

Les ravages de l'impérialisme fossile

par Andreas Malm ...

Traduit par Étienne Dobenesque ...

On ne peut comprendre la condition palestinienne sans comprendre l’assujettissement de la Palestine à l’impérialisme fossile depuis deux siècles. Tout commence en 1840, quand la victoire des Anglais sur les troupes ottomanes à Saint-Jean-d’Acre (Akka), obtenue grâce à la force de frappe des bateaux à vapeur, ouvre la région aux appétits extractivistes. Quelques décennies plus tard, la mise en ... En savoir plus

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On ne peut comprendre la condition palestinienne sans comprendre l’assujettissement de la Palestine à l’impérialisme fossile depuis deux siècles. Tout commence en 1840, quand la victoire des Anglais sur les troupes ottomanes à Saint-Jean-d’Acre (Akka), obtenue grâce à la force de frappe des bateaux à vapeur, ouvre la région aux appétits extractivistes. Quelques décennies plus tard, la mise en
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The Optimistic Environmentalist

Progressing Towards a Greener Future

par David R. Boyd ...

A hopeful, inspiring, and honest take on the environmentYes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges — climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past 50 years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others.The Optimistic Environmentalist ... En savoir plus

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A hopeful, inspiring, and honest take on the environmentYes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges — climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past 50 years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved, while substantial progress is ongoing on others.The Optimistic Environmentalist
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Upland

A Journey through Time and the Hills of Britain

par Ian Crofton ...

'Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion' – Stephen VenablesThe relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass ... En savoir plus

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'Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion' – Stephen VenablesThe relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass
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Poursuivre la mission

Explorations d'une galaxie près de chez nous

par Pierre Barrette, Megan Bédard, Audrey Boutin, Elaine Després, Christine Hébert, André-Philippe Lapointe, Élisabeth Simpson, Catherine Côté, Stéphane Crête ...

Quelle est la mission ? Dans la série télévisée culte Dans une galaxie près de chez vous créée par Claude Legault et Pierre-Yves Bernard, la mission de l’équipage du Romano Fafard, qui quitte la terre le 28 octobre 2034 vers les confins de l’univers, est de trouver une nouvelle planète habitable pour accueillir six milliards de tatas. Son pessimisme clairvoyant nous rappelle aujourd’hui que la ... En savoir plus

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Quelle est la mission ? Dans la série télévisée culte Dans une galaxie près de chez vous créée par Claude Legault et Pierre-Yves Bernard, la mission de l’équipage du Romano Fafard, qui quitte la terre le 28 octobre 2034 vers les confins de l’univers, est de trouver une nouvelle planète habitable pour accueillir six milliards de tatas. Son pessimisme clairvoyant nous rappelle aujourd’hui que la
... En savoir plus
Carbon

The Book of Life

par Paul Hawken ...

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the New York Times bestselling author Paul HawkenCarbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the ... En savoir plus

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A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the New York Times bestselling author Paul HawkenCarbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the
... En savoir plus
Meat

How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity's Favorite Food—and Our Future

par Bruce Friedrich ...

This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking." —Publishers Weekly (Top 10 New Release in Science)“[Meat] has broad appeal.” –Nature (Included in “Best Science Picks”)“What [Friedrich] sets out to accomplish—what feels new about Meat—is to convince readers of a generational opportunity to replace like with like: plant-based and cultivated meat that matches, i ... En savoir plus

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This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking." —Publishers Weekly (Top 10 New Release in Science)“[Meat] has broad appeal.” –Nature (Included in “Best Science Picks”)“What [Friedrich] sets out to accomplish—what feels new about Meat—is to convince readers of a generational opportunity to replace like with like: plant-based and cultivated meat that matches, i
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Wild Fire

Dispatches from a Country Ablaze

par Jesse Winter ...

Award-winning journalist Jesse Winter takes us on a dangerous and often heroic journey to the frontlines of three Canadian wildfires, introducing readers to firefighters, volunteers and others who are facing the country’s most devastating infernosIn Wild Fire, Jesse Winter takes readers on a dramatic and riveting journey to the frontlines of some of Canada’s most devastating blazes. Weaving ... En savoir plus

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Award-winning journalist Jesse Winter takes us on a dangerous and often heroic journey to the frontlines of three Canadian wildfires, introducing readers to firefighters, volunteers and others who are facing the country’s most devastating infernosIn Wild Fire, Jesse Winter takes readers on a dramatic and riveting journey to the frontlines of some of Canada’s most devastating blazes. Weaving
... En savoir plus
Leave the Lights On

How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species

par Elizabeth Dunn, Jiaying Zhao ...

**"Who knew that saving the world could be so much fun?"—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessHow to make an impact on climate change by taking actions that bring you joy**What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy?Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behavior scientist Jiaying Zhao challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living. While most ... En savoir plus

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**"Who knew that saving the world could be so much fun?"—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessHow to make an impact on climate change by taking actions that bring you joy**What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy?Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behavior scientist Jiaying Zhao challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living. While most
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Slow Down

The Degrowth Manifesto

par KOHEI SAITO ...

Traduit par Brian Bergstrom ...

**"Accessible and convincing."—Sally Rooney"[A] well-reasoned and eye-opening treatise . . . [Kohei Saito makes] a provocative and visionary proposal."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Saito’s clarity of thought, plethora of evidence, and conversational, gentle, yet urgent tone . . . are sure to win over open-minded readers who understand the dire nature of our global situation . . . A cogently ... En savoir plus

$18.39 CAD

**"Accessible and convincing."—Sally Rooney"[A] well-reasoned and eye-opening treatise . . . [Kohei Saito makes] a provocative and visionary proposal."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Saito’s clarity of thought, plethora of evidence, and conversational, gentle, yet urgent tone . . . are sure to win over open-minded readers who understand the dire nature of our global situation . . . A cogently
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Clearing the Air

A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change in 50 Questions and Answers

par Hannah Ritchie ...

**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and ... En savoir plus

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**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and
... En savoir plus
Afloat

Small Boats, Swell and Seaspray

par David Gange ...

'Prose that is precise and beautiful as northern light … this book is an absolute delight' MOYA CANNONJoin David Gange on a seabound journey along Atlantic coasts and islands, exploring places and ways of life that have been built on small rowed or paddled boats.These small boats outnumber decked ships by at least fifty to one. Yet almost all history writing is about big boats. This is a strange ... En savoir plus

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'Prose that is precise and beautiful as northern light … this book is an absolute delight' MOYA CANNONJoin David Gange on a seabound journey along Atlantic coasts and islands, exploring places and ways of life that have been built on small rowed or paddled boats.These small boats outnumber decked ships by at least fifty to one. Yet almost all history writing is about big boats. This is a strange
... En savoir plus
The End of Eden

Wild Nature in the Age of Climate Breakdown

par Adam Welz ...

A New Yorker Best Book of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"Exquisite." – DAVID WALLACE-WELLS"At once an elegy and an exhortation." – ELIZABETH KOLBERT"A book that goes deeper than any before into the meaning of the climate breakdown for all the rest of ... ... En savoir plus

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A New Yorker Best Book of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"Exquisite." – DAVID WALLACE-WELLS"At once an elegy and an exhortation." – ELIZABETH KOLBERT"A book that goes deeper than any before into the meaning of the climate breakdown for all the rest of ...
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Oil

A Beginner's Guide

par Vaclav Smil ...

Collections series Beginner's Guides
World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourceIn this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill GatesOil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be ... En savoir plus

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World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resourceIn this fully revised and updated edition, Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill GatesOil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be
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Ce qu'on trouve dans la cendre

Méditations sur le sens et le courage dans un monde en effondrement

par Nicolas Langelier ...

Notre civilisation a déjà commencé à s’écrouler. L’avidité insatiable de notre espèce nous a menés à la catastrophe. Chaque année qui viendra sera plus chaude, plus chaotique, plus violente que la précédente. Ce qui nous avait semblé inépuisable est sur le point de manquer, pour toujours.Comment composer avec la conscience que la vie ne sera plus jamais aussi douce et aisée? Comment même continuer ... En savoir plus

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Notre civilisation a déjà commencé à s’écrouler. L’avidité insatiable de notre espèce nous a menés à la catastrophe. Chaque année qui viendra sera plus chaude, plus chaotique, plus violente que la précédente. Ce qui nous avait semblé inépuisable est sur le point de manquer, pour toujours.Comment composer avec la conscience que la vie ne sera plus jamais aussi douce et aisée? Comment même continuer
... En savoir plus
Future Build

How Construction Can Heal Our Planet

par Will Arnold ...

Future Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change.Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the heaviest footprints on our planet. From the relentless heat of cement kilns to the towering steel and concrete skeletons of our cities, Future Build reveals how our dependence on five key materials has led to ... En savoir plus

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Future Build exposes the devastating environmental impact of modern construction while offering a bold vision for change.Construction shapes the world we live in, but also leaves one of the heaviest footprints on our planet. From the relentless heat of cement kilns to the towering steel and concrete skeletons of our cities, Future Build reveals how our dependence on five key materials has led to
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The Age of Melt

What Glaciers, Ice Mummies, and Ancient Artifacts Teach Us about Climate, Culture, and a Future without Ice

par Lisa Baril ...

A thought-provoking scientific narrative investigating ice patch archaeology and the role of glaciers in the development of human culture.Glaciers figure prominently in both ancient and contemporary narratives around the world. They inspire art and literature. They spark both fear and awe. And they give and take life. In The Age of Melt, environmental journalist Lisa Baril explores the deep-rooted ... En savoir plus

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A thought-provoking scientific narrative investigating ice patch archaeology and the role of glaciers in the development of human culture.Glaciers figure prominently in both ancient and contemporary narratives around the world. They inspire art and literature. They spark both fear and awe. And they give and take life. In The Age of Melt, environmental journalist Lisa Baril explores the deep-rooted
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