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Euphemania

Our Love Affair with Euphemisms

par Ralph Keyes ...

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t... ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t...
... En savoir plus
Le dernier homme d'honneur

DERNIER HOMME D'HONNEUR

par Daniel Renaud ...

Un homme d’honneur de la mafia brise l’omerta pour la première fois au Canada. Le 1er mai 1973, Antonio Mucci fait irruption au journal Le Devoir et ouvre le feu sur le journaliste Jean-Pierre Charbonneau. L’attentat sème l’indignation à travers le pays. Ce coup d’éclat aidera Mucci à se tailler une place au sein de la puissante mafia montréalaise, dont l’ombre plane sur la métropole depuis des ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Un homme d’honneur de la mafia brise l’omerta pour la première fois au Canada. Le 1er mai 1973, Antonio Mucci fait irruption au journal Le Devoir et ouvre le feu sur le journaliste Jean-Pierre Charbonneau. L’attentat sème l’indignation à travers le pays. Ce coup d’éclat aidera Mucci à se tailler une place au sein de la puissante mafia montréalaise, dont l’ombre plane sur la métropole depuis des
... En savoir plus
The Way of the Fearless Writer

Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life

par Beth Kempton ...

An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton
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The Hangman

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate

par Eugene Ehrlich ...

Collections series Highly Selective Reference
Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite? ... En savoir plus

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Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite?
... En savoir plus
The African Svelte

Ingenious Misspellings That Make Surprising Sense

par Daniel Menaker ...

"For language lovers, this book, with all its verbal tangles and wit, is sure to, in its own words, 'pass mustard'" ( Poets & Writers).Inspired by Daniel Menaker's tenure at the New Yorker, this collection of comical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with commentary by the author, illustrations by Roz Chast, and a foreword from Billy Collins.During his time at ... En savoir plus

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"For language lovers, this book, with all its verbal tangles and wit, is sure to, in its own words, 'pass mustard'" ( Poets & Writers).Inspired by Daniel Menaker's tenure at the New Yorker, this collection of comical, revelatory errors foraged from the wilds of everyday English comes with commentary by the author, illustrations by Roz Chast, and a foreword from Billy Collins.During his time at
... En savoir plus
Acquisition du français langue dominante en contexte multilingue : Cas du Cameroun

Volume 1 : Phonologie, morphologie, syntaxe

par Aurelie Takam ...

Cet ouvrage présente une description linguistique de l’acquisition des connaissances langagières à l’oral d’enfants francophones d’âge préscolaire vivant dans des milieux étatiques où le français, langue dominante et langue officielle, côtoie des langues nationales identitaires dont le poids social est variable. L’objectif général de cet ouvrage est de documenter la situation psycholinguistique ... En savoir plus

$109.89 CAD

Cet ouvrage présente une description linguistique de l’acquisition des connaissances langagières à l’oral d’enfants francophones d’âge préscolaire vivant dans des milieux étatiques où le français, langue dominante et langue officielle, côtoie des langues nationales identitaires dont le poids social est variable. L’objectif général de cet ouvrage est de documenter la situation psycholinguistique
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made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

par Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
... En savoir plus
How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor

A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography, History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between

par Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign
... En savoir plus
The New Dark Ages

The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society

par James Marriott ...

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • The evidence is clear—we are now entering a post-literate society. In this urgent and timely account, James Marriott shows the potential impact of this shift and offers a passionate defense of the written word.It’s not by chance that the rise of new printing technologies coincided with the age of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic order. At the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • The evidence is clear—we are now entering a post-literate society. In this urgent and timely account, James Marriott shows the potential impact of this shift and offers a passionate defense of the written word.It’s not by chance that the rise of new printing technologies coincided with the age of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic order. At the
... En savoir plus
Prendre la parole

Les règles de l'art, les pièges à éviter, les trucs du métier

par Jean-Luc Mongrain ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
On la craint, on l'anticipe, on tente même de l'éviter… Et pourtant, la prise de parole en public représente un formidable outil de rencontre et de partage, si on en maîtrise les règles essentielles. Avec le style direct et efficace qu'on lui connaît, Jean-Luc Mongrain vous livre des trucs qui ont fait leurs preuves sur scène et devant la caméra. Réunissant théorie, exercices, exemples et conseils ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

On la craint, on l'anticipe, on tente même de l'éviter… Et pourtant, la prise de parole en public représente un formidable outil de rencontre et de partage, si on en maîtrise les règles essentielles. Avec le style direct et efficace qu'on lui connaît, Jean-Luc Mongrain vous livre des trucs qui ont fait leurs preuves sur scène et devant la caméra. Réunissant théorie, exercices, exemples et conseils
... En savoir plus
English for Everyone: English Grammar Guide

A Comprehensive Visual Reference

par DK ...

Collections series DK English for Everyone
We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge.You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding.The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

We may all speak the same language, but getting to grips with grammar is the ultimate challenge.You could be puzzled by prepositions, confused by comparatives, or muddled over modals. Thankfully, this complete visual aid to everything in the English language sets you straight with a clear and concise format for easy understanding.The rules of English grammar are beautifully presented with eye
... En savoir plus
Sin and Syntax

How to Craft Wicked Good Prose

par Constance Hale ...

A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A fully revised and updated edition with writing prompts and challenges in every chapterToday’s writers need more spunk than Strunk: whether it's the Great American e-mail, Madison Avenue advertising, or Grammy Award-winning rap lyrics, memorable writing must jump off the page. Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option
... En savoir plus
The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing

Everything You Need to Know to Create & Sell Your Work

par Writer's Digest Books ...

Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Get advice from the best in the business on every stage of the novel-writing and publishing process!In The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, 3rd Edition, you'll learn from established writers about how to make your novel a reality. Discover techniques and strategies for generating ideas, connecting with readers emotionally, and finding inspiration you need to finish your work. This fully revised
... En savoir plus
The Conscious Style Guide

A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers

par Karen Yin ...

A timeless, indispensable guide for anyone who wants to communicate with sensitivity and compassion.Most of us want to choose inclusive, respectful, and empowering language. But language—and how we use it—continually evolves, along with cultural norms. When contradictory opinions muddle our purpose, how do we align our word choices with our beliefs? Who has the final say when people disagree? And ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

A timeless, indispensable guide for anyone who wants to communicate with sensitivity and compassion.Most of us want to choose inclusive, respectful, and empowering language. But language—and how we use it—continually evolves, along with cultural norms. When contradictory opinions muddle our purpose, how do we align our word choices with our beliefs? Who has the final say when people disagree? And
... En savoir plus
The Occupation Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Jobs, Vocations, and Careers

par Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Collections Livre 7 - Writers Helping Writers Series
What if there was a shortcut for helping readers get to know your characters? Would you take it?Characters are as complex as people and revealing their inner layers without chunky blocks of pace-stopping description is a challenge. The Occupation Thesaurus can help you unlock one of the best tools in your show-don’t-tell writing kit: a character’s job.Occupations are part of our everyday world, ... En savoir plus

$9.61 CAD

What if there was a shortcut for helping readers get to know your characters? Would you take it?Characters are as complex as people and revealing their inner layers without chunky blocks of pace-stopping description is a challenge. The Occupation Thesaurus can help you unlock one of the best tools in your show-don’t-tell writing kit: a character’s job.Occupations are part of our everyday world,
... En savoir plus
Write Your Novel From The Middle

A New Approach For Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between

par James Scott Bell ...

Collections Livre 1 - Bell's Knockout Fiction Series
A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers," because they write by the "seat of the pants."Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters."The two sides never seem to agree ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers," because they write by the "seat of the pants."Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters."The two sides never seem to agree
... En savoir plus
Le Design

par Stéphane Vial, Alain Findeli ...

Si ses racines remontent à la Renaissance, le design occidental naît en Europe et aux États-Unis au début du XXe siècle, lorsque artistes, architectes et artisans décident d’assumer la production industrielle standardisée et de travailler pour elle. Derrière l’apparition du mot « design », c’est une nouvelle culture du projet qui se fait jour, et qui n’a cessé d’évoluer depuis. Aujourd’hui, le ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Si ses racines remontent à la Renaissance, le design occidental naît en Europe et aux États-Unis au début du XXe siècle, lorsque artistes, architectes et artisans décident d’assumer la production industrielle standardisée et de travailler pour elle. Derrière l’apparition du mot « design », c’est une nouvelle culture du projet qui se fait jour, et qui n’a cessé d’évoluer depuis. Aujourd’hui, le
... En savoir plus
Living Language Rights

Constitutional Pathways to Indigenous Language Education

par Lorena Sekwan Fontaine ...

SHORTLISTED Alexander Kennedy Isbister Non Fiction Award, Manitoba Book AwardsBeyond BilingualismIn Living Language Rights: Constitutional Pathways to Indigenous Language Education, Lorena Fontaine’s ground-breaking work explores the constitutional foundations and growing recognition of Indigenous language rights in Canada. By documenting the history of First Nations’ language transmission on the ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

SHORTLISTED Alexander Kennedy Isbister Non Fiction Award, Manitoba Book AwardsBeyond BilingualismIn Living Language Rights: Constitutional Pathways to Indigenous Language Education, Lorena Fontaine’s ground-breaking work explores the constitutional foundations and growing recognition of Indigenous language rights in Canada. By documenting the history of First Nations’ language transmission on the
... En savoir plus
Editing Canadian English, 3rd edition

A Guide for Editors, Writers, and Everyone Who Works with Words

par Karen Virag, Editors' Association of Canada ...

Editing Canadian English is a style guide, reference manual, judgment-call coach, and much more. Written by expert editors from across the country, it presents a flexible but systematic approach to creating workable Canadian styles.This comprehensive update includes valuable information on:• Canadianization• inclusivity• spelling• compounds and hyphens• capitalization• abbreviations• punctuation• ... En savoir plus

$8.69 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Editing Canadian English is a style guide, reference manual, judgment-call coach, and much more. Written by expert editors from across the country, it presents a flexible but systematic approach to creating workable Canadian styles.This comprehensive update includes valuable information on:• Canadianization• inclusivity• spelling• compounds and hyphens• capitalization• abbreviations• punctuation•
... En savoir plus
How To Write Comedy

Discover the building blocks of sketches, jokes and sitcoms – and make them work

par Tony Kirwood ...

First you have to come out with a flow of ideas and decide which ones will work. Then you must give them a tight structure, and then write crisp dialogue which builds in constant laughs. This practical but inspirational book guides new and more experienced writers step by step through the process of each comedy genre. It gives space for your creativity to shine as you gradually build your skills ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

First you have to come out with a flow of ideas and decide which ones will work. Then you must give them a tight structure, and then write crisp dialogue which builds in constant laughs. This practical but inspirational book guides new and more experienced writers step by step through the process of each comedy genre. It gives space for your creativity to shine as you gradually build your skills
... En savoir plus
Undaunted

How Women Changed American Journalism

par Brooke Kroeger ...

An essential history of women in American journalism, showcasing exceptional careers from 1840 to the presentUndaunted is a representative history of the American women who surmounted every impediment put in their way to do journalism’s most valued work. From Margaret Fuller’s improbable success to the highly paid reporters of the mid-nineteenth century to the breakthrough investigative triumphs ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $18.99 CAD Maintenant $14.99 CAD

An essential history of women in American journalism, showcasing exceptional careers from 1840 to the presentUndaunted is a representative history of the American women who surmounted every impediment put in their way to do journalism’s most valued work. From Margaret Fuller’s improbable success to the highly paid reporters of the mid-nineteenth century to the breakthrough investigative triumphs
... En savoir plus
The Discourse of ADHD

Perspectives on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

par Mary Horton-Salway, Alison Davies ...

Collections series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This book explores the discourse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most debated mental health categories attributed to children and adults across the globe. The authors trace the origins, development and representation of ADHD to demonstrate how the category is produced through competing explanatory theories and processes of scientific, professional and lay discourse. ... En savoir plus

$166.49 CAD

This book explores the discourse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most debated mental health categories attributed to children and adults across the globe. The authors trace the origins, development and representation of ADHD to demonstrate how the category is produced through competing explanatory theories and processes of scientific, professional and lay discourse.
... En savoir plus
French Workbook For Dummies

par Laura K. Lawless ...

Write, read, work, and play—en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Write, read, work, and play—en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and
... En savoir plus

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