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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

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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
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
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

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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
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

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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 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

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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
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

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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
A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

par Mary Oliver ...

“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts ... En savoir plus

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“Mary Oliver would probably never admit to anything so grandiose as an effort to connect the conscious mind and the heart (that’s what she says poetry can do), but that is exactly what she accomplishes in this stunning little handbook.”— Los Angeles TimesFrom the beloved and acclaimed poet, an ultimate guide to writing and understanding poetry.With passion and wit, Mary Oliver skillfully imparts
... En savoir plus
Pas de souveraineté sans souveraineté numérique

par Alain Saulnier ...

Le Canada est-il souverain puisqu’il est invité à devenir le 51ème État chéri de Donald Trump ? Le Québec pourrait-il devenir souverain ? Mais dans les deux cas, tous les deux sont confrontés à une remise en question de leurs aspirations à une pleine souveraineté, puisque les États-Unis nous ont « colonisés » sur le plan numérique. C’est que les géants américains du web se sont emparés ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Le Canada est-il souverain puisqu’il est invité à devenir le 51ème État chéri de Donald Trump ? Le Québec pourrait-il devenir souverain ? Mais dans les deux cas, tous les deux sont confrontés à une remise en question de leurs aspirations à une pleine souveraineté, puisque les États-Unis nous ont « colonisés » sur le plan numérique. C’est que les géants américains du web se sont emparés
... En savoir plus
The Salmon of Doubt

Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time

par Douglas Adams ...

The Salmon of Doubt is Douglas Adams's indispensable guide to life, the universe and everything. It includes short stories and eleven chapters of a Dirk Gently novel that Douglas Adams was working on at the time of his death, and features an introduction by Stephen Fry.This sublime collection dips into the wit and wisdom of the man behind The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, uncovering his unique ... En savoir plus

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The Salmon of Doubt is Douglas Adams's indispensable guide to life, the universe and everything. It includes short stories and eleven chapters of a Dirk Gently novel that Douglas Adams was working on at the time of his death, and features an introduction by Stephen Fry.This sublime collection dips into the wit and wisdom of the man behind The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, uncovering his unique
... En savoir plus
Writing to Learn

How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

par William Zinsser ...

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.
... En savoir plus
Les lectures de Marc Séguin

par Marc Séguin ...

De Philip Roth à Jean de la Fontaine, l’univers littéraire de l’artiste visuel et auteur Marc Séguin. ... En savoir plus

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De Philip Roth à Jean de la Fontaine, l’univers littéraire de l’artiste visuel et auteur Marc Séguin.
... En savoir plus
Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion

How Ancient Rhetoric, Taylor Swift, and Your Own Soul Can Help You Change Your Life

par Jay Heinrichs ...

Show yourself who's in charge using the original art of persuasion, backed by contemporary pop culture examples that make transforming your habits and achieving goals easy, even fun—from the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for ArguingRhetoric once sat at the center of elite education. Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and Martin Luther King, Jr., used it to build empires, write ... En savoir plus

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Show yourself who's in charge using the original art of persuasion, backed by contemporary pop culture examples that make transforming your habits and achieving goals easy, even fun—from the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for ArguingRhetoric once sat at the center of elite education. Alexander the Great, Shakespeare, and Martin Luther King, Jr., used it to build empires, write
... En savoir plus
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Semiotics, Media, and Communication

Modifié par Marcel Danesi ...

Semiotics, Media Studies and Communication Studies are three closely interlinked fields. Briefly stated, Semiotics, the science of signs, looks at how humans search for and construct meaning; Communication Studies is concerned with how meaning is conveyed; and Media Studies considers the ways in which messages are transmitted and received. This dictionary is designed to help students and general ... En savoir plus

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Semiotics, Media Studies and Communication Studies are three closely interlinked fields. Briefly stated, Semiotics, the science of signs, looks at how humans search for and construct meaning; Communication Studies is concerned with how meaning is conveyed; and Media Studies considers the ways in which messages are transmitted and received. This dictionary is designed to help students and general
... En savoir plus
Princeton Review AP English Language & Composition Premium Prep, 21st Edition

8 Practice Tests + Digital Practice Online + Content Review

par The Princeton Review ...

Collections series College Test Preparation
PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the digital AP English Language & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 8 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.The Princeton Review's AP English Language & Composition has everything you need to nail your AP exam. In this book, you'll get:Test Prep That Actually WorksWritten by ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the digital AP English Language & Composition Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 8 practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content review.The Princeton Review's AP English Language & Composition has everything you need to nail your AP exam. In this book, you'll get:Test Prep That Actually WorksWritten by
... En savoir plus
50 German Coffee Breaks

Short activities to improve your German one cup at a time

par Coffee Break Languages ...

Collections series 50 Coffee Breaks Series
Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 German Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your German by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - ... En savoir plus

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Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 German Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your German by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities -
... En savoir plus
Now Write! Nonfiction

Memoir, Journalism and Creative Nonfiction Exercises from Today's Best Writers

par Sherry Ellis ...

Collections series Now Write! Series
An essential handbook for nonfiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today's masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more!Beginners and seasoned writers alike will relish the opportunity to use the top-notch writing exercises collected in Now Write! Nonfiction culled from the personal stashes of ... En savoir plus

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An essential handbook for nonfiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today's masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more!Beginners and seasoned writers alike will relish the opportunity to use the top-notch writing exercises collected in Now Write! Nonfiction culled from the personal stashes of
... En savoir plus
The First Five Pages

A Writer'S Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection P

par Noah Lukeman ...

IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that
... En savoir plus
The Sixty Year Dream

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers: Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition

par John Pasden, Renjun Yang, Washington Irving ...

Collections Livre 1 - Mandarin Companion
Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

Mandarin Companion: New graded readers for a new generation of Chinese learners. Now you can read book in Chinese that are fun and accelerate your language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese
... En savoir plus
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
On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

par Stephen King ...

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the ... En savoir plus

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself.*ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME*Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the
... En savoir plus
Several Short Sentences About Writing

par Verlyn Klinkenborg ...

“No other book, old or new, is as well reasoned as this, as entertaining or as wise. . . . Best book on writing. Ever.”—New York Journal of BooksMost of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of ... En savoir plus

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“No other book, old or new, is as well reasoned as this, as entertaining or as wise. . . . Best book on writing. Ever.”—New York Journal of BooksMost of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of
... En savoir plus
Once Upon a Stranger

The Science of How “Small” Talk Can Add Up to a Big Life

par Dr. Gillian Sandstrom ...

"If you’ve ever avoided talking to strangers, this book might change your mind about giving them their space. And that, as Gillian so perfectly explains, might change everything." —Angela Duckworth, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of GRITDiscover how making connections with strangers leads to positive shifts in our everyday lives, from preeminent researcher and professor of the psychology of ... En savoir plus

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"If you’ve ever avoided talking to strangers, this book might change your mind about giving them their space. And that, as Gillian so perfectly explains, might change everything." —Angela Duckworth, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of GRITDiscover how making connections with strangers leads to positive shifts in our everyday lives, from preeminent researcher and professor of the psychology of
... En savoir plus
The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

par William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... En savoir plus

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
... En savoir plus
Useless Etymology

Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

par Jess Zafarris ...

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare ... En savoir plus

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"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare
... En savoir plus

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