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  • Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things

    Astonishing stories behind 500 everyday items, expressions, and customs—from Kleenex to steak sauce, Barbie Dolls to honeymoons.For lovers of facts, students of popular culture, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, the foremost specialist on everything tells us how and why hundreds of the everyday items, expressions, and customs we take for granted came into existence. Learn the fascinating ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Sacred Origins of Profound Things

    The Stories Behind the Rites and Rituals of the World's Religions

    Series series Compass
    In this enlightening and entertaining work, Charles Panati explores the origins of hundreds of religious rituals, customs, and practices in many faiths, the reasons for religious holidays and sacred symbols, and the meanings of vestments, sacraments, devotions, and prayers. Its many revelations include:* Why the Star of David became the Jewish counterpart of the Christian cross* What mortal ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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  • Seven Deadly Sins

    The Biology of Being Human

    **A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply ... Read more

    Was $21.99 CAD Now $17.99 CAD

  • Moreish

    The Hidden Secrets of What We Eat and Why

    by Matt Buttrick ...
    Explore the impact of words in menu construction alongside the power of comfort food; why the first bite is not always with the eyes; and how the worlds of sex, symbolism and animal instinct are simmering just beneath the surface in all of us.Continually eye-opening and perceptive, often witty and entertaining, Moreish sets a place for persuasive packaging, in-your-face pop songs, underhand menu ... Read more

    $25.98 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Science Fiction: 101

    Exploring the Craft of Science Fiction

    The Grand Master details his development as a writer and shares thirteen favorite sci-fi stories from his youth and what they taught him about writing.Every writer must start somewhere. Robert Silverberg was once simply a young man learning the art and craft of writing before he found success. But how did he get from there to winning four Hugo Awards, three Locus Awards, and six Nebula Awards, as ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Five-Star Comfort Food

    Inspirational Recipes for the Home Cook

    America loves to eat. And eat good.From Slow Cooker Goulash with Parsley Pasta to the most amazing Kung Pao Chicken, Five-Star Comfort Food ushers us into this wonderful world of America’s best homemade food and five-star recipes. Renowned restauranteur and founder of Cinnabon Rich Komen has culled ninety of his favorite recipes from his culinary treasure trove to delight home cooks at every level ... Read more

    $28.99 CAD

  • The Economics Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Learn about trade and global economic crises in The Economics 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 Economics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Economics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Sourdough

    Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More

    by Sarah Owens ...
    A James Beard Award Winner for Baking & Desserts101 recipes for baking with whole and sprouted grains, making the most of the seasonal harvest, and healing the body through naturally fermented foodSarah Owens spent years baking conventional baked goods, only to slowly realize she had developed a crippling inability to digest or tolerate their ingredients. Unable to enjoy many of her most favorite ... Read more

    $37.59 CAD

  • eMortal

    by Steve Schafer ...
    The "unputdownable" Page Turner Award's 2024 SCI-FI OF THE YEAR and Discover SciFi's 2024 BEST DEBUT.She made him. He's just code. She's almost sure....But what if he's real?When Liv entered a contest to code an advanced AI, she never anticipated what her creation might become-Breck is thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly. . .human. And she certainly never intended for him to learn the truth ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Math Mind

    The Simple Path to Loving Math

    **A national bestseller!Bust the math myths that are holding you and your kids back and learn the importance of numeracy with this one-of-a-kind resource for parents, educators, and policymakers**Shalinee Sharma is one of the world’s top experts on math learning, but when she was in school, she sat in the back row, unsure if she could ever master the subject. Many of us buy into the idea that some ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • A Degree in a Book: Economics

    Everything You Need to Know to Master the Subject - in One Book!

    Series series Degree in a Book
    An essential guide to everything you can learn by taking a degree in Economics, this full-colour book leads the reader through the crucial aspects of economic theory and the involvement of economics in our day-to-day lives.Packed with flow diagrams, infographics, pull-out features and profiles of prominent economists (past and present), the book reveals how economic policies are constructed on ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Forget That!

    22 Lessons You Must Unlearn to Succeed

    Follow the guidance of motivational expert Dr. Roger Flax, author of No Stopping You!, and learn to be your best self.What if you were told that many of the common principles you’ve held onto since childhood are actually holding you back in your career and life? From simple adages we learned in grade school—“don’t talk to strangers,” “save it for a rainy day”—to well-intentioned ideas you learned ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus