Rakuten Kobo

The Prison Teacher

Stories from Britain's Most Notorious Women's Prison

par Mim Skinner ...

"The best book I've read this year" Rachael, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"Fantastic" Rachel, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"Funny, insightful, heart-breaking" NetGalley reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"A magnificent book" Jo, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Step inside one of Britain's most renowned prisons...During her time as a prison teacher Mim Skinner met people from al... ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

"The best book I've read this year" Rachael, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"Fantastic" Rachel, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"Funny, insightful, heart-breaking" NetGalley reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐"A magnificent book" Jo, Goodreads reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Step inside one of Britain's most renowned prisons...During her time as a prison teacher Mim Skinner met people from al...
... En savoir plus
Absent Citizens

Disability Politics and Policy in Canada

par Michael J. Prince ...

Disability exists in the shadows of public awareness and at the periphery of policy making. People with disabilities are, in many respects, missing from the theories and practices of social rights, political participation, employment, and civic membership. Absent Citizens brings to light these chronic deficiencies in Canadian society and emphasizes the effects that these omissions have on the ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

Disability exists in the shadows of public awareness and at the periphery of policy making. People with disabilities are, in many respects, missing from the theories and practices of social rights, political participation, employment, and civic membership. Absent Citizens brings to light these chronic deficiencies in Canadian society and emphasizes the effects that these omissions have on the
... En savoir plus
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)

par George Orwell ...

Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel by English writer George Orwell. The novel is set in the year 1984 when most of the world population have become victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda. In the novel, Great Britain ("Airstrip One") has become a province of a superstate named Oceania. Oceania is ruled by the "Party", who employ ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel by English writer George Orwell. The novel is set in the year 1984 when most of the world population have become victims of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda. In the novel, Great Britain ("Airstrip One") has become a province of a superstate named Oceania. Oceania is ruled by the "Party", who employ
... En savoir plus
10-Minute Social Psychology

The Critical Thinker, #4

par Albert Rutherford ...

Collections Livre 4 - The Critical Thinker
Would you like to instantly catch people's thoughts, emotions, motivations, and intentions through mere observation?If yes, you've come to the right place!10-Minute Social Psychology is a unique book that takes a deeper look into social conflicts: what causes them, what keeps them alive, and most importantly—what you can do about them. The book presents how social awareness is built and takes you ... En savoir plus

Gratuit

Would you like to instantly catch people's thoughts, emotions, motivations, and intentions through mere observation?If yes, you've come to the right place!10-Minute Social Psychology is a unique book that takes a deeper look into social conflicts: what causes them, what keeps them alive, and most importantly—what you can do about them. The book presents how social awareness is built and takes you
... En savoir plus
Nos faux combats

Reconcilier performance et bienveillance

par Marc Dutil ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
On peut être à la fois de gauche et de droite.On peut réconcilier l'économie et l'écologie.On peut diriger l'une des entreprises les plus respectées du Québec et s'investir dans de nombreux organismes communautaires.Voici quelques-uns des thèmes que l'on trouve dans cet essai humaniste qui démystifie un à un nos «faux combats», ceux qui divisent et nous empêchent d'avancer et de prospérer.Avec ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

On peut être à la fois de gauche et de droite.On peut réconcilier l'économie et l'écologie.On peut diriger l'une des entreprises les plus respectées du Québec et s'investir dans de nombreux organismes communautaires.Voici quelques-uns des thèmes que l'on trouve dans cet essai humaniste qui démystifie un à un nos «faux combats», ceux qui divisent et nous empêchent d'avancer et de prospérer.Avec
... En savoir plus
Basic Income for Canadians

From the COVID-19 Emergency to Financial Security for All

par Evelyn L. Forget ...

Before the COVID‐19 pandemic, the idea of providing a basic income to everyone in Canada who needs it was already gaining broad support. Then, in response to a crisis that threatened to put millions out of work, the federal government implemented new measures which constituted Canada's largest ever experiment with a basic income for almost everyone.In this new and revised edition, Evelyn L. Forget ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Before the COVID‐19 pandemic, the idea of providing a basic income to everyone in Canada who needs it was already gaining broad support. Then, in response to a crisis that threatened to put millions out of work, the federal government implemented new measures which constituted Canada's largest ever experiment with a basic income for almost everyone.In this new and revised edition, Evelyn L. Forget
... En savoir plus
The Prince (Complete)(Free AudioBook Link)

par Nicolo Machiavelli ...

Collections series Greenhouse Classics
The Prince (Italian: Il Principe) is a political treatise by the Italian diplomat, historian and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli. From correspondence a version appears to have been distributed in 1513, using a Latin title, De Principatibus (About Principalities). However, the printed version was not published until 1532, five years after Machiavelli's death. This was done with the ... En savoir plus

$2.73 CAD

The Prince (Italian: Il Principe) is a political treatise by the Italian diplomat, historian and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli. From correspondence a version appears to have been distributed in 1513, using a Latin title, De Principatibus (About Principalities). However, the printed version was not published until 1532, five years after Machiavelli's death. This was done with the
... En savoir plus
Rebel City: Hong Kong's Year Of Water And Fire

par . South China Morning Post Team, Zuraidah Ibrahim, Jeffie Lam ...

SCMP's reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-government movement in 2019 left no aspect of the city untouched, from its social compact to its body politic to its open economy. The demonstrations which continued well into 2020 have tested every ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

SCMP's reporting team looks back at Hong Kong's most wrenching political crisis since its return to Chinese rule in 1997. Anti-extradition bill protests that morphed rapidly into a wider anti-government movement in 2019 left no aspect of the city untouched, from its social compact to its body politic to its open economy. The demonstrations which continued well into 2020 have tested every
... En savoir plus
The Great Risk Shift

The New Economic Insecurity and the Decline of the American Dream

par Jacob S. Hacker ...

America's leaders say the economy is strong and getting stronger. But the safety net that once protected us is fast unraveling. With retirement plans in growing jeopardy while health coverage erodes, more and more economic risk is shifting from government and business onto the fragile shoulders of the American family. In The Great Risk Shift, Jacob S. Hacker lays bare this unsettling new economic ... En savoir plus

$9.59 CAD

America's leaders say the economy is strong and getting stronger. But the safety net that once protected us is fast unraveling. With retirement plans in growing jeopardy while health coverage erodes, more and more economic risk is shifting from government and business onto the fragile shoulders of the American family. In The Great Risk Shift, Jacob S. Hacker lays bare this unsettling new economic
... En savoir plus
Falling Short

The Coming Retirement Crisis and What to Do About It

par Charles D. Ellis, Alicia H. Munnell, Andrew D. Eschtruth ...

The United States faces a serious retirement challenge. Many of today's workers will lack the resources to retire at traditional ages and maintain their standard of living in retirement. Solving the problem is a major challenge in today's environment in which risk and responsibility have shifted from government and employers to individuals. For this reason, Charles D. Ellis, Alicia H. Munnell, and ... En savoir plus

$34.39 CAD

The United States faces a serious retirement challenge. Many of today's workers will lack the resources to retire at traditional ages and maintain their standard of living in retirement. Solving the problem is a major challenge in today's environment in which risk and responsibility have shifted from government and employers to individuals. For this reason, Charles D. Ellis, Alicia H. Munnell, and
... En savoir plus
From Bin Laden To Facebook: 10 Days Of Abduction, 10 Years Of Terrorism

par Maria A Ressa ...

The two most wanted terrorists in Southeast Asia — a Malaysian and a Singaporean — are on the run in the Philippines, but they manage to keep their friends and family updated on Facebook. Filipinos connect with al-Qaeda-linked groups in Somalia and Yemen. The black flag — embedded in al-Qaeda lore — pops up on websites and Facebook pages from around the world, including the Philippines, Indonesia, ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

The two most wanted terrorists in Southeast Asia — a Malaysian and a Singaporean — are on the run in the Philippines, but they manage to keep their friends and family updated on Facebook. Filipinos connect with al-Qaeda-linked groups in Somalia and Yemen. The black flag — embedded in al-Qaeda lore — pops up on websites and Facebook pages from around the world, including the Philippines, Indonesia,
... En savoir plus
2010: Take Back America

A Battle Plan

par Dick Morris, Eileen McGann ...

As battle lines are drawn for the next midterm elections, Dick Morris and Eileen McGann—authors of the smash #1 New York Times bestseller Catastrophe, as well as bestsellers Fleeced and Outrage—are back with 2010: Take Back America. Fans of Morris’s multiple FOX News appearances will find many of the same conservative rallying cries in this book—health care, Obama’s economic agenda, the looming ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

As battle lines are drawn for the next midterm elections, Dick Morris and Eileen McGann—authors of the smash #1 New York Times bestseller Catastrophe, as well as bestsellers Fleeced and Outrage—are back with 2010: Take Back America. Fans of Morris’s multiple FOX News appearances will find many of the same conservative rallying cries in this book—health care, Obama’s economic agenda, the looming
... En savoir plus
Substance Abuse and the Family

Assessment and Treatment

par Michael D. Reiter ...

In this updated edition of Substance Abuse and the Family, Michael D. Reiter examines addiction through a family systems lens which considers a range of interconnected contexts, such as biology and genetics, family relationships, and larger systems.Chapters are organized around two sections: Assessment and Treatment. Examining how the family system organizes around substance use and abuse, the ... En savoir plus

$71.99 CAD

In this updated edition of Substance Abuse and the Family, Michael D. Reiter examines addiction through a family systems lens which considers a range of interconnected contexts, such as biology and genetics, family relationships, and larger systems.Chapters are organized around two sections: Assessment and Treatment. Examining how the family system organizes around substance use and abuse, the
... En savoir plus
Why the New Deal Matters

par Eric Rauchway ...

Collections series Why X Matters Series
A look at how the New Deal fundamentally changed American life, and why it remains relevant today"The New Deal was America's response to the gravest economic and social crisis of the twentieth century. It now serves as a source of inspiration for how we should respond to the gravest crisis of the twenty-first. There's no more fluent and informative a guide to that history than Eric Rauchway, and ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

A look at how the New Deal fundamentally changed American life, and why it remains relevant today"The New Deal was America's response to the gravest economic and social crisis of the twentieth century. It now serves as a source of inspiration for how we should respond to the gravest crisis of the twenty-first. There's no more fluent and informative a guide to that history than Eric Rauchway, and
... En savoir plus
CSIS and Trudeau's adviser clashed on foreign interference threat during 2021: report

par Emily P. Tyler ...

"CSIS and Trudeau's Adviser Clashed on Foreign Interference Threat During 2021: Report" is a compelling exploration of the covert conflict between Canadian intelligence and political leadership over foreign interference. It offers an in-depth look at the silent threats to democracy, emphasizing the need for vigilance and informed citizenship. The book is engaging and accessible, filled with ... En savoir plus

$5.53 CAD

"CSIS and Trudeau's Adviser Clashed on Foreign Interference Threat During 2021: Report" is a compelling exploration of the covert conflict between Canadian intelligence and political leadership over foreign interference. It offers an in-depth look at the silent threats to democracy, emphasizing the need for vigilance and informed citizenship. The book is engaging and accessible, filled with
... En savoir plus
Décriminaliser la drogue comme au Portugal

par Simon Coutu ...

En Europe comme dans les Amériques, la décriminalisation est plus que jamais à l’ordre du jour. Le Portugal est allé plus loin en redirigeant les consommateurs de drogues, dures ou douces, vers le système de santé. Une idée à voler? ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD

En Europe comme dans les Amériques, la décriminalisation est plus que jamais à l’ordre du jour. Le Portugal est allé plus loin en redirigeant les consommateurs de drogues, dures ou douces, vers le système de santé. Une idée à voler?
... En savoir plus
A república das milícias

Dos esquadrões da morte à era Bolsonaro

par Bruno Paes Manso, Pedro Inoue ...

LIVRO VENCEDOR DO PRÊMIO JABUTI 2021 NA CATEGORIA REPORTAGEMUma reportagem de alta voltagem que expõe uma ferida enraizada na sociedade brasileira.Fabrício Queiroz, Adriano da Nóbrega, Ronnie Lessa. Os três foram protagonistas de uma forma violenta de gestão de território que tomou corpo nos últimos vinte anos e ganha neste livro um retrato por inteiro: as milícias. Dos esquadrões da morte ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

LIVRO VENCEDOR DO PRÊMIO JABUTI 2021 NA CATEGORIA REPORTAGEMUma reportagem de alta voltagem que expõe uma ferida enraizada na sociedade brasileira.Fabrício Queiroz, Adriano da Nóbrega, Ronnie Lessa. Os três foram protagonistas de uma forma violenta de gestão de território que tomou corpo nos últimos vinte anos e ganha neste livro um retrato por inteiro: as milícias. Dos esquadrões da morte
... En savoir plus
The Confession

par James E. McGreevey ...

In August 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey of New Jersey made history when he stepped before microphones, declared "My truth is that I am a gay American," and announced his resignation. The story made international headlines—but what led to that moment was a human and political drama more complex and fascinating than anyone knew. Now, in this extraordinarily candid memoir, McGreevey shares his ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In August 2004, Governor James E. McGreevey of New Jersey made history when he stepped before microphones, declared "My truth is that I am a gay American," and announced his resignation. The story made international headlines—but what led to that moment was a human and political drama more complex and fascinating than anyone knew. Now, in this extraordinarily candid memoir, McGreevey shares his
... En savoir plus
Anthem

par Ayn Rand ...

Anthem by Ayn Rand is a powerful dystopian novella that serves as a profound philosophical exploration of individualism, human freedom, and the destructive nature of collectivist societies. Published in 1938, this seminal work stands as a critical piece of philosophical fiction that challenges totalitarian ideologies and celebrates the supremacy of individual human spirit. Set in a dark, post ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Anthem by Ayn Rand is a powerful dystopian novella that serves as a profound philosophical exploration of individualism, human freedom, and the destructive nature of collectivist societies. Published in 1938, this seminal work stands as a critical piece of philosophical fiction that challenges totalitarian ideologies and celebrates the supremacy of individual human spirit. Set in a dark, post
... En savoir plus
The Retirement Crisis

par Scott Thorpe ...

Every day for the next twenty years, 10,000 baby boomers will retire. Paying for the boomers retirement will cost an additional 10% of GDP, the equivalent our current spending on the military, public education, and all colleges and universities. This is an enormous sum, but most boomers have not saved enough to support themselves. Instead they are depending on governments that are in even worse ... En savoir plus

Gratuit

Every day for the next twenty years, 10,000 baby boomers will retire. Paying for the boomers retirement will cost an additional 10% of GDP, the equivalent our current spending on the military, public education, and all colleges and universities. This is an enormous sum, but most boomers have not saved enough to support themselves. Instead they are depending on governments that are in even worse
... En savoir plus
Where Does the Money Go?

Your Guided Tour to the Federal Budget Crisis

par Scott Bittle, Jean Johnson ...

Collections Livre 1 - Guided Tour of the Economy
“A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent while serving as an informative primer on a subject that is crucial to the future of all Americans.”—New York TimesBefore you vote in a national election, you should ask yourself: Where Does the Money Go? The acclaimed and essential work by Scott Biddle and Jean Johnson has been updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and the sweeping ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

“A book that manages to be entertaining and irreverent while serving as an informative primer on a subject that is crucial to the future of all Americans.”—New York TimesBefore you vote in a national election, you should ask yourself: Where Does the Money Go? The acclaimed and essential work by Scott Biddle and Jean Johnson has been updated to reflect the recent financial crisis and the sweeping
... En savoir plus
What Works

Common Sense Solutions for a Stronger America

par Cal Thomas ...

Solutions … not theories.Political progress … not political posturing.Instead of the constant jockeying for political advantage, in What Works, author and columnist Cal Thomas focuses on what promotes the general welfare, regardless of which party or ideology gets the credit.Thomas probes and provides answers to questions like, Why must we constantly fight the same battles over and over? Why don’t ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Solutions … not theories.Political progress … not political posturing.Instead of the constant jockeying for political advantage, in What Works, author and columnist Cal Thomas focuses on what promotes the general welfare, regardless of which party or ideology gets the credit.Thomas probes and provides answers to questions like, Why must we constantly fight the same battles over and over? Why don’t
... En savoir plus
A Guerra: a ascensão do PCC e o mundo do crime no Brasil

par Bruno Paes Manso, Camila Nunes Dias ...

Uma reportagem de alta temperatura, que comprova a falência da segurança pública no Brasil. Os autores entrevistaram diversos integrantes do PCC e revelam as entranhas das organizações criminosas.Este livro é uma reportagem capaz de fixar a fisionomia do crime no Brasil. Os autores obtiveram relatos inéditos de integrantes das facções e contam essa história sob um ângulo inédito e revelador. ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Uma reportagem de alta temperatura, que comprova a falência da segurança pública no Brasil. Os autores entrevistaram diversos integrantes do PCC e revelam as entranhas das organizações criminosas.Este livro é uma reportagem capaz de fixar a fisionomia do crime no Brasil. Os autores obtiveram relatos inéditos de integrantes das facções e contam essa história sob um ângulo inédito e revelador.
... En savoir plus
A New Deal for Old Age

Toward a Progressive Retirement

par Anne L. Alstott ...

As America’s haves and have-nots drift further apart, rising inequality has undermined one of the nation’s proudest social achievements: the Social Security retirement system. Unprecedented changes in longevity, marriage, and the workplace have made the experience of old age increasingly unequal. For educated Americans, the traditional retirement age of 65 now represents late middle age. These ... En savoir plus

$46.99 CAD

As America’s haves and have-nots drift further apart, rising inequality has undermined one of the nation’s proudest social achievements: the Social Security retirement system. Unprecedented changes in longevity, marriage, and the workplace have made the experience of old age increasingly unequal. For educated Americans, the traditional retirement age of 65 now represents late middle age. These
... En savoir plus

Liseuses

Applis

Accessoires

Panier

Vous profitez des avantages réservés aux VIP !

Votre panier est vide

Disponible:

1 livre audio par mois

+ Essai GRATUIT de 30 jours

Disponible:

1 livre audio par mois

+ Essai GRATUIT de 30 jours

Recommandé pour vous

eBooks Sécurité sociale

Afficher :