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Quotes That Will Change Your Life

A Currated Collection of Mind-Blowing Wisdom

Modifié par Russ Kick ...

Find just the right quote to motivate and inspire you in this collection of hard-earned wisdom, sudden illuminations, and lightning wit.The right quotation can change your life. That condensed idea—expressed in just a few words or a sentence or two—can shift your thinking, trigger an epiphany, and alter your way of seeing the world. The wisest, most experienced, and most thoughtful people in ... En savoir plus

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Find just the right quote to motivate and inspire you in this collection of hard-earned wisdom, sudden illuminations, and lightning wit.The right quotation can change your life. That condensed idea—expressed in just a few words or a sentence or two—can shift your thinking, trigger an epiphany, and alter your way of seeing the world. The wisest, most experienced, and most thoughtful people in
... En savoir plus
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

The Human Story Retold Through Our Genes

par Adam Rutherford ...

National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war, ... En savoir plus

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National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war,
... En savoir plus
Monsters in the Archives

My Year of Fear with Stephen King

par Caroline Bicks ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives“A treat for fans of Stephen King.”—Paul Tremblay“A master class in craft—and a peek behind the curtain.”—Stephen Graham Jones ... En savoir plus

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives“A treat for fans of Stephen King.”—Paul Tremblay“A master class in craft—and a peek behind the curtain.”—Stephen Graham Jones
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The Law Book

par DK ...

Collections series DK Big Ideas
Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on ... En savoir plus

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Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on
... En savoir plus
The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

par Ros Atkins ...

**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about ... En savoir plus

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**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMESDo you worry about
... En savoir plus
Plot Twist

Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing

par Harlan Coben ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to ... En savoir plus

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.“For aspiring writers, Harlan’s advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It’s a romp, a riot, and a joy to
... En savoir plus
Smart Brevity

The Power of Saying More with Less (Revised and Updated)

par Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz ...

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart ... En savoir plus

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Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the co-founders of Axios have created an essential guide for communicating effectively and efficiently using Smart
... En savoir plus
Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition

par Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. LaFleur ...

Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory Latin grammar textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of Roman literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, ... En savoir plus

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Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory Latin grammar textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of Roman literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions,
... 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
Dreyer's English

An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

par Benjamin Dreyer ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ. ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ.
... En savoir plus
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks

par David Gibbins ...

From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set ... En savoir plus

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From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II.Since we first set
... En savoir plus
Conversations with RBG

Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law

par Jeffrey Rosen ...

The New York Times BestsellerIn her own words, Ruth Bader Ginsburg offers an intimate look at her life and career, through an extraordinary series of conversations with the head of the National Constitution Center.This remarkable book presents a unique portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, drawing on more than twenty years of conversations with Jeffrey Rosen, starting in the 1990s and ... En savoir plus

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The New York Times BestsellerIn her own words, Ruth Bader Ginsburg offers an intimate look at her life and career, through an extraordinary series of conversations with the head of the National Constitution Center.This remarkable book presents a unique portrait of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, drawing on more than twenty years of conversations with Jeffrey Rosen, starting in the 1990s and
... En savoir plus
You Don't Need a Budget

Stop Worrying about Debt, Spend without Shame, and Manage Money with Ease

par Dana Miranda ...

Free yourself from the tyranny of toxic budget culture, and build an ethical, stress-free financial life.Track every dollar you spend. Check your account balances once a week. Always pay off your credit card bill in full. Make a budget—and stick to it. These are just a few of the edicts you'll find in virtually every personal finance book. But this kind of rigid, one‑size-fits‑all advice—usually ... En savoir plus

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Free yourself from the tyranny of toxic budget culture, and build an ethical, stress-free financial life.Track every dollar you spend. Check your account balances once a week. Always pay off your credit card bill in full. Make a budget—and stick to it. These are just a few of the edicts you'll find in virtually every personal finance book. But this kind of rigid, one‑size-fits‑all advice—usually
... En savoir plus
The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

par Simon Singh ...

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... En savoir plus

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In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... En savoir plus
How I Cook

A Chef’s Guide to Really Good Home Cooking

par Ben Lippett ...

'Recipes that teach as they go, full of lightbulb moments that build real confidence in the kitchen. This is how it's done!' – Yotam Ottolenghi'A cookbook full of not just recipes but an insight into the mind of a chef – tricks and techniques that will make you a better cook.' – Anna Jones'A valuable resource for all cooks, it is indispensable. I couldn't be more admiring.' – Nigella LawsonN... ... En savoir plus

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'Recipes that teach as they go, full of lightbulb moments that build real confidence in the kitchen. This is how it's done!' – Yotam Ottolenghi'A cookbook full of not just recipes but an insight into the mind of a chef – tricks and techniques that will make you a better cook.' – Anna Jones'A valuable resource for all cooks, it is indispensable. I couldn't be more admiring.' – Nigella LawsonN...
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The Deepest Well

Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

par Nadine Burke Harris ...

“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was ... En savoir plus

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“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was
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Where There Is Evil

An Extraordinary Quest to Find the Truth about the Disappearance of an Eleven-Year-Old Girl

par Sandra Brown ...

‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been ... En savoir plus

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‘Completely gripping . . . Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done . . . Everyone will want to read this amazing story’ – Andrew O’Hagan, author of Caledonian RoadSandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has not been
... En savoir plus
Indigenous Writes

A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada

par Chelsea Vowel ...

“Reading Indigenous Writes, you feel that you are having a conversation over coffee with a super-smart friend, someone who refuses to simplify, who chooses to amplify, who is unafraid to kick against the darkness... What this book really is, is medicine.”—Shelagh Rogers, O.C., broadcast journalist, TRC Honorary WitnessIn the second edition of Indigenous Writes, Chelsea Vowel continues the ... En savoir plus

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“Reading Indigenous Writes, you feel that you are having a conversation over coffee with a super-smart friend, someone who refuses to simplify, who chooses to amplify, who is unafraid to kick against the darkness... What this book really is, is medicine.”—Shelagh Rogers, O.C., broadcast journalist, TRC Honorary WitnessIn the second edition of Indigenous Writes, Chelsea Vowel continues the
... En savoir plus
The Point

How to Win with Clarity-Fueled Communications

par Steve Woodruff ...

Is it possible to grab an audience's attention in this noisy, confusing world? According to Steven Woodruff, the solution can be summed up in a word: clarity.Clarity-fueled communications is the practice of using the fewest words to make the biggest impact. The Point unveils how the overloaded human brain wants information packaged, and how to craft brain-friendly messages that break through the ... En savoir plus

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Is it possible to grab an audience's attention in this noisy, confusing world? According to Steven Woodruff, the solution can be summed up in a word: clarity.Clarity-fueled communications is the practice of using the fewest words to make the biggest impact. The Point unveils how the overloaded human brain wants information packaged, and how to craft brain-friendly messages that break through the
... En savoir plus
A Knock at Midnight

A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom

par Brittany K. Barnett ...

LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • A “powerful and devastating” (The Washington Post) call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system.“An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star ... En savoir plus

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LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • A “powerful and devastating” (The Washington Post) call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system.“An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star
... En savoir plus
Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different

par Chuck Palahniuk ...

In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved ... En savoir plus

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In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved
... En savoir plus
The Digital Delusion

How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning--and How to Help Them Thrive Again; Updated Edition

par Jared Cooney Horvath PhD, Med. ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose.Our children are struggling.Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance, ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose.Our children are struggling.Schools, once alive with human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: declining performance,
... En savoir plus
Exploring Crime Analysis

Readings on Essential Skills, Fourth Edition

par Int'l Assoc. of Crime Analysts ...

Crime analysis is a profession and process in which a set of quantitative and qualitative techniques are used to analyze data valuable to law enforcement agencies and their communities. It includes the analysis of crime and criminals, crime victims, disorder, quality of life issues, traffic issues, and internal police operations, to support criminal investigations and prosecution, patrol ... En savoir plus

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Crime analysis is a profession and process in which a set of quantitative and qualitative techniques are used to analyze data valuable to law enforcement agencies and their communities. It includes the analysis of crime and criminals, crime victims, disorder, quality of life issues, traffic issues, and internal police operations, to support criminal investigations and prosecution, patrol
... En savoir plus
Beka Lamb

par Zee Edgell ...

Collections series Caribbean Contemporary Classics
There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.Set in Belize City in the early 1950s, Beka Lamb is the record of a few months in the life of Beka and her family. Beka and her friend Toycie Qualo ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

There have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.Set in Belize City in the early 1950s, Beka Lamb is the record of a few months in the life of Beka and her family. Beka and her friend Toycie Qualo
... En savoir plus

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