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Toms River (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

A Story of Science and Salvation

par Dan Fagin ...

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The riveting true story of a small town ravaged by industrial pollution, “every bit as important—and as well written—as A Civil Action and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” (The Star-Ledger)“A new classic of science reporting.”—The New York Times“A gripping, page-turning environmental thriller.”—NPR“Unstoppable... ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The riveting true story of a small town ravaged by industrial pollution, “every bit as important—and as well written—as A Civil Action and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” (The Star-Ledger)“A new classic of science reporting.”—The New York Times“A gripping, page-turning environmental thriller.”—NPR“Unstoppable...
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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
Fluent in 3 Months

How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World

par Benny Lewis ...

Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World ... En savoir plus

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Benny Lewis, a renowned polyglot who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
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Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Italian the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both ... En savoir plus

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'A brilliant way to learn a new language.... a good read as well as improving my Italian' Reader reviewShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in Latin for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Latin the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Latin."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Latin."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for
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Word Power Made Easy

The Complete Handbook for Building a Superior Vocabulary

par Norman Lewis ...

The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English and improve their communications skills in business, the classroom, and in life.Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the English language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to ... En savoir plus

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The most effective English language vocabulary builder available: this time-tested classic has helped millions achieve mastery of English and improve their communications skills in business, the classroom, and in life.Word Power Made Easy provides a simple, step-by-step method for increasing knowledge and mastery of the English language. Arranged in thematic sections—on everything from how to
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

par Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.“A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—WiredMisinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. ... En savoir plus

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Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.“A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—WiredMisinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true.
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Page One to Done

Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

par Jessica Brody ...

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of
... 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
Great British Family Names and Their History

What's in a Name?

par John Moss ...

A reference guide to hundreds of surnames that reveal the story of the United Kingdom across generations and centuries.To some extent, we are all products of our family history, the many generations before us. So it is with nations. The history of Great Britain has been largely defined by powerful and influential families, many of whose names came down from Celtic, Danish, Saxon or Norman ... En savoir plus

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A reference guide to hundreds of surnames that reveal the story of the United Kingdom across generations and centuries.To some extent, we are all products of our family history, the many generations before us. So it is with nations. The history of Great Britain has been largely defined by powerful and influential families, many of whose names came down from Celtic, Danish, Saxon or Norman
... En savoir plus
Word Perfect

Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year

par Susie Dent ...

'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWelcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone... ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $14.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWelcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone...
... En savoir plus
Race to the Cape

The Daring News Chase, the Birth of the Associated Press, and the Journalist at the Heart of it All

par Theresa M. O'Leary ...

Before breaking news, there was Cape Race."In New York and Boston, the men who own the papers are rich and connected. They don't have to chase news; news comes to them. But we chase news! We go out and find the news."Nearly two centuries ago, long before internet echo chambers and viral misinformation, a quiet revolution began: a pursuit of the truth that would fundamentally change how the world ... En savoir plus

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Before breaking news, there was Cape Race."In New York and Boston, the men who own the papers are rich and connected. They don't have to chase news; news comes to them. But we chase news! We go out and find the news."Nearly two centuries ago, long before internet echo chambers and viral misinformation, a quiet revolution began: a pursuit of the truth that would fundamentally change how the world
... En savoir plus
The Gales of November

The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

par John U. Bacon ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSmithsonian • 10 Best History Books of 2025Bookpage • Best Books of 2025"A work of spectral beauty destined to be a classic. Readers of Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm, Erik Larsen’s Dead Wake, and Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea will love this deeply reported tale." —Hampton Sides, New York Times best-selling author of The Wide Wide Sea and In the... ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSmithsonian • 10 Best History Books of 2025Bookpage • Best Books of 2025"A work of spectral beauty destined to be a classic. Readers of Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm, Erik Larsen’s Dead Wake, and Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea will love this deeply reported tale." —Hampton Sides, New York Times best-selling author of The Wide Wide Sea and In the...
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The Lineup

The World's Greatest Crime Writers Tell the Inside Story of Their Greatest Detectives

Modifié par Otto Penzler ...

"The best book of its kind. . . . An exciting omnibus volume. . . . delivering memorable revelations about the mystery genre and its different incarnations." —Janet Maslin, New York TimesA great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD

"The best book of its kind. . . . An exciting omnibus volume. . . . delivering memorable revelations about the mystery genre and its different incarnations." —Janet Maslin, New York TimesA great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most
... En savoir plus
All the President's Men

par Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein ...

50th Anniversary Edition—now with a new foreword on what Watergate means today.“The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days.The most devastating political detective story of the century: two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigat. ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $19.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

50th Anniversary Edition—now with a new foreword on what Watergate means today.“The work that brought down a presidency...perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history” (Time)—from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of The Final Days.The most devastating political detective story of the century: two Washington Post reporters, whose brilliant, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigat.
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Without Prejudice

My Life as a Gay Judge

par Harvey Brownstone ...

This searing and unforgettable memoir chronicles the turbulent trajectory of Canada’s first openly gay judge. Harvey Brownstone recounts the astonishing obstacles he confronted and surmounted with fearless resolve, including parental rejection, poverty, depression, homophobia, institutional inertia, and professional sabotage.Harvey Brownstone’s story is a tumultuous, sometimes hilarious, and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This searing and unforgettable memoir chronicles the turbulent trajectory of Canada’s first openly gay judge. Harvey Brownstone recounts the astonishing obstacles he confronted and surmounted with fearless resolve, including parental rejection, poverty, depression, homophobia, institutional inertia, and professional sabotage.Harvey Brownstone’s story is a tumultuous, sometimes hilarious, and
... En savoir plus
Marry Me...Maybe?

A gorgeously funny, fake-fiancé romantic comedy from Christy McKellen

par Christy McKellen ...

Collections series Best Friends, Bad Ideas
Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Must-read fake-fiancé romance, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Hannah Grace!✨ Tropes & Themes ✨ ✧ Fake engagement ✧ Grumpy/Sunshine ✧ Wedding ✧ Maid of Honour ✧ Breaking the rules ✧ Temptation ✧ All the spice ️✧He set the rules of the engagement… she wants to break them!Maid of honor Emily Applegate is on the warpath. Her best friend’s dream wedding venue has been
... En savoir plus
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

$14.39 CAD

‘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
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

$11.99 CAD

“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
His Majesty's Airship

The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine

par S. C. Gwynne ...

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101 ... En savoir plus

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From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101
... 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

$11.99 CAD

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
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Is a River Alive?

par Robert Macfarlane ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Hill Times Top 100 Best Book of 2025From the celebrated writer, observer and naturalist Robert Macfarlane comes a brilliant, perspective-shifting new book, which answers a resounding "yes" to the question of its title.**At the heart of Is a River Alive? is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings, who should be ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Hill Times Top 100 Best Book of 2025From the celebrated writer, observer and naturalist Robert Macfarlane comes a brilliant, perspective-shifting new book, which answers a resounding "yes" to the question of its title.**At the heart of Is a River Alive? is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings, who should be
... En savoir plus
Alberta Police APCAT Study Guide

The Complete APCAT & ACT Prep Manual for Calgary, Edmonton, and Alberta Police Candidates.

par Complete Test Preparation Inc. ...

**Will you be ready when the timer starts on your Alberta Police career?**The APCAT is the first major hurdle in joining the police service in Alberta. It's a high-stakes exam that measures cognitive ability, logic, and communication skills. For many candidates, it's been years since they've had to solve a number series or worry about subject-verb agreement.Alberta Police APCAT Study GuideOur ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

**Will you be ready when the timer starts on your Alberta Police career?**The APCAT is the first major hurdle in joining the police service in Alberta. It's a high-stakes exam that measures cognitive ability, logic, and communication skills. For many candidates, it's been years since they've had to solve a number series or worry about subject-verb agreement.Alberta Police APCAT Study GuideOur
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Murder At the Lighthouse

Discover a captivating cosy crime read from Frances Evesham

par Frances Evesham ...

Collections Livre 1 - The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries
In Exham on Sea, even a quiet stroll on the beach can turn deadly! The gripping first book in Bestseller Frances Evesham's Exham-On-Sea Murder Mysteries series! Recently widowed Libby Forest arrives in the small coastal town of Exham-on-Sea, keen to start a new life baking cakes and designing chocolates.Walking on the beach one stormy autumn day, Libby and excitable Springer Spaniel ‘Shipley’ ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In Exham on Sea, even a quiet stroll on the beach can turn deadly! The gripping first book in Bestseller Frances Evesham's Exham-On-Sea Murder Mysteries series! Recently widowed Libby Forest arrives in the small coastal town of Exham-on-Sea, keen to start a new life baking cakes and designing chocolates.Walking on the beach one stormy autumn day, Libby and excitable Springer Spaniel ‘Shipley’
... En savoir plus

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