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The Safe House

A Novel

par Christophe Boltanski ...

Traduit par Laura Marris ...

In Paris’s exclusive Saint-Germain neighborhood is a mansion. In that mansion lives a family. Deep in that mansion. The Bolts are that family, and they have secrets. The Safe House tells their story.When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door, never to be seen again during the war. So far as the outside world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. The truth ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

In Paris’s exclusive Saint-Germain neighborhood is a mansion. In that mansion lives a family. Deep in that mansion. The Bolts are that family, and they have secrets. The Safe House tells their story.When the Nazis came, Étienne Boltanski divorced his wife and walked out the front door, never to be seen again during the war. So far as the outside world knew, the Jewish doctor had fled. The truth
... En savoir plus
The Secret Life of Clams

The Mysteries and Magic of Our Favorite Shellfish

par Anthony D. Fredericks ...

Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants.It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants.It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by
... En savoir plus
Clam Down

A Metamorphosis

par Anelise Chen ...

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters* ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • In this wondrously unusual memoir, a woman retreats into her shell in the aftermath of her divorce, and must choose between the pleasures and the perils of a closed-up life—a transformation fable from an acclaimed 5 Under 35 National Book Foundation honoree.“A marvel and a delight . . . This is a book that will stay with me forever.”—Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters*
... En savoir plus
Spirals in Time

The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

par Helen Scales ...

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them.Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet.But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close.That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways
... En savoir plus
Just Seashell Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Ocean Seashells, Vol. 1

par Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... En savoir plus

$4.11 CAD

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
... En savoir plus
Just Starfish Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Under Water Ocean Star Fish, Vol. 1

par Big Book of Photos ...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired! ... En savoir plus

$4.11 CAD

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality color images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!
... En savoir plus
The Sound of the Sea

Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans

par Cynthia Barnett ...

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**A Science Friday Best Science Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the YearA Library Journal Best Science and Technology Book of the YearA Tampa Bay Times Best Book of the YearA stunning history of seashells and the animals that make them that "will have you marveling at nature…Barnett’s account remarkably spirals out, appropriately, to become a much larger story about the
... En savoir plus
Pocket Nature Series: Beachcombing

Cultivate Mindful Moments by the Shore

par Sadie Small ...

Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

Transform your beach walk into a practice in mindfulness.In a take-anywhere package, this darling pocket guide is the perfect companion for your next beachcombing adventure. Discover surprising facts about shoreline treasures—including abalone, sand dollars, sea stars, and wrack—as well as simple ways to center yourself in a place of stillness. With calming meditations that connect you to the
... En savoir plus
The Art Of Shell Cameo Cutting

par J. B. Marsh ...

An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially ... En savoir plus

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An illustrated guide to the profitable art of shell cameo cutting. Contents include: Drawing designs - Tools - Shell cutting - Carving - Various processes - Marketing etc. Originally published in 1890. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially
... En savoir plus
Sea Survival

par Penguin Books Ltd ...

Collections Livre 4 - Air Ministry Survival Guide
THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do.-----------------------------First issued to airmen in the 1950s, the Air Ministry's Sea Survival guide includes original and authentic emergency advice to crew operating over the ocean.With original illustrations and text, these survival guides provide an
... En savoir plus
The Wonder of Seashells

Discover the Meaning & Magic of the Ocean’s Treasures

par Melissa Hobson ...

Collections series Ocean Wonders
Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell ... En savoir plus

$18.39 CAD

Take a deep dive into the meaning and magic of the ocean’s diverse and colorful treasures with The Wonder of Seashells.This book is a treasury of stories, science, and history about seashells. Sure to delight and surprise, this visual odyssey of the beauty of seashells reveals how shells enhance and inform the world around us. Exploring coasts and shells from across the globe, each unique shell
... En savoir plus
Pearls and Pearling Life

par Edwin W. Streeter ...

Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores the world of pearls and pearl farming, giving an outline of its history from ancient times to the developments of modern pearling life. Contents ... En savoir plus

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Pearls are glistening, solid object created within the tissue of a living mollusc or other shelled animals. Pearls of the highest quality are categorised as gemstones and considered to be objects of beauty in many cultures. This vintage book explores the world of pearls and pearl farming, giving an outline of its history from ancient times to the developments of modern pearling life. Contents
... En savoir plus
Seashells of New England

A Beachcomber's Guide

par David Scheirer, Sandy Allison ...

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Identify just about any seashell found on New England beaches, from southern Connecticut to northern Maine. Beautiful illustrations and straightforward descriptive text help readers identify 70 different seashells, and learn a little bit about them--most likely anything a reader wants to identify will be included, without a lot of "extra" species. Expert information offered in an appealing format
... En savoir plus
Marine Life of the Maldives, 2nd Edition

Divers and Snorkellers Guide

par Neville Coleman ...

Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. This truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists.Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that ... En savoir plus

$22.58 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Beneath the warm, clear waters of the Maldives lies a wonderful world of extraordinary sea creatures. This truly magnificent spectacle is captured in 344 pages of vivid photographs with authoritative text by one of Australia’s leading Marine Naturalists.Although this book is based on scientific classification, its primary function is to encourage greater awareness among divers on a level that
... En savoir plus
California Seashore & Wildlife

par Todd Telander ...

Collections series Falcon Pocket Guides
Falcon Pocket Guides are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature. ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Falcon Pocket Guides are full-color, visually appealing, on-the-go guides for identifying plants and animals and learning about nature.
... En savoir plus
Hints on Bobcat Trapping

par Stanley Paul Young ...

Hints on Bobcat Trapping by Stanley Paul Young is a focused and experience-driven guide that delves into the practical knowledge and field-tested techniques of tracking and trapping one of the most elusive wild predators. Drawing from deep observation and firsthand expertise, Young presents valuable insights into bobcat behavior, habitat patterns, and strategic approaches that demand patience, ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Hints on Bobcat Trapping by Stanley Paul Young is a focused and experience-driven guide that delves into the practical knowledge and field-tested techniques of tracking and trapping one of the most elusive wild predators. Drawing from deep observation and firsthand expertise, Young presents valuable insights into bobcat behavior, habitat patterns, and strategic approaches that demand patience,
... En savoir plus
Contributo alla conoscenza della Malacofauna Marina della Riviera del Conero e dintorni

par Andrea Capici ...

Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Contributo alla conoscenza dei molluschi marini ed in particolare delle loro conchiglie, trovate nel litorale marchigiano e mare prospiciente, compreso tra Senigallia (Ancona) e Numana (Ancona). Il libro, frutto di ricerche effettuate in oltre mezzo secolo, include una parte descrittiva iniziale contenente brevi cenni sul phylum dei molluschi, l'areale di studio, i metodi di ricerca ed i risultati
... En savoir plus
Alexander Hamilton Church

A Man of Ideas for All Seasons

par Richard Vangermeersch ...

Collections series Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History
This book, first published in 1988, reassesses the data on Church – accountant, manager and industrial engineer – and stresses the theoretical impact of his ideas upon contemporary business structures as well as his practical desire to implement concepts to better the working man’s day. The past impact of engineers and engineering concepts on accounting and management has previously been ... En savoir plus

$71.44 CAD

This book, first published in 1988, reassesses the data on Church – accountant, manager and industrial engineer – and stresses the theoretical impact of his ideas upon contemporary business structures as well as his practical desire to implement concepts to better the working man’s day. The past impact of engineers and engineering concepts on accounting and management has previously been
... En savoir plus
Summer Mortality of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas

The Morest Project

par Jean-François Samain, Helen McCombie ...

Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing ... En savoir plus

$62.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing
... En savoir plus
Collectionner les fossiles et minéraux

Le guide complet pour passionnés et collectionneurs

par Coins and More ...

Un guide complet et pratique pour collectionner les fossiles et mineraux, concu pour les debutants comme pour les collectionneurs qui veulent progresser. Apprenez a reconnaitre mineraux et fossiles par la couleur, la structure et le contexte geologique, evaluer l'authenticite et l'etat de conservation, utiliser catalogues et outils du collectionneur et comprendre comment se forme la valeur ... En savoir plus

$19.27 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Un guide complet et pratique pour collectionner les fossiles et mineraux, concu pour les debutants comme pour les collectionneurs qui veulent progresser. Apprenez a reconnaitre mineraux et fossiles par la couleur, la structure et le contexte geologique, evaluer l'authenticite et l'etat de conservation, utiliser catalogues et outils du collectionneur et comprendre comment se forme la valeur
... En savoir plus
MARES E OCEANOS 2

ATLÂNTICO, INDO-PACÍFICO, ÁRTICO E ANTÁRTICO

par Carlos Falcão de Matos ...

Uma expedição global pelas águas que moldaram o nosso mundo. No segundo volume da série Temas da Natureza, o Autor cobre a vastidão do Atlântico, Índico, Pacífico e as extremidades geladas do Ártico e Antártico. Com 158 fotografias, a obra retrata 121 espécies, unindo o rigor da biologia à história das grandes navegações e descobrimentos. Explore desde microrganismos como o Krill até gigantes como ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Uma expedição global pelas águas que moldaram o nosso mundo. No segundo volume da série Temas da Natureza, o Autor cobre a vastidão do Atlântico, Índico, Pacífico e as extremidades geladas do Ártico e Antártico. Com 158 fotografias, a obra retrata 121 espécies, unindo o rigor da biologia à história das grandes navegações e descobrimentos. Explore desde microrganismos como o Krill até gigantes como
... En savoir plus
Beautiful Shells of New Zealand

Enriched edition. An Illustrated Work for Amateur Collectors of New Zealand Marine Shells, with Directions for Collecting and Cleaning them

par Edward George Britton Moss, Wren Sharp ...

In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In "Beautiful Shells of New Zealand," Edward George Britton Moss embarks on an intricate exploration of the diverse and exquisite shell species found along the New Zealand coastline. Moss employs a meticulous literary style that blends scientific observation with poetic description, allowing readers to appreciate not only the biology but also the ethereal beauty of these natural wonders. Richly
... En savoir plus
Collecting Fossils and Minerals

The complete guide for enthusiasts and collectors

par Coins and More ...

A complete, practical guide to collecting fossils and minerals, written for beginners and for collectors who want to sharpen their skills. Learn how to identify minerals and fossils by colour, structure and geological context, assess authenticity and condition, use catalogues and collector's tools, and understand how market value is formed. A clear path covering collecting criteria, field ... En savoir plus

$19.27 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A complete, practical guide to collecting fossils and minerals, written for beginners and for collectors who want to sharpen their skills. Learn how to identify minerals and fossils by colour, structure and geological context, assess authenticity and condition, use catalogues and collector's tools, and understand how market value is formed. A clear path covering collecting criteria, field
... En savoir plus
Seashells of Cape Cod and the Islands

Identify and Learn About the Shells You Find on the Beaches of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

par Melissa Avstreih ...

A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape ... En savoir plus

$14.39 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

A go-to identification guide for beachcombers on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, providing color photos of seashells and information about the animals that lived in them.Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find, this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 30 seashells that can be found on Cape Cod's 559.6 miles of coastline, including Cape
... En savoir plus

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