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Different Times, Different Places

by WILLIAM T Dowell ...

An eclectic mix of essays and articles, Different Times, Different Places tells stories ranging from a young American doctor determined to stop a plague in southern Sudan to the son of a British engineer who styled himself as an "architect of air" and created an industry producing gigantic inflatable structures designed to help people meditate. An African American artist in Austin, Texas probes ... Read more

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An eclectic mix of essays and articles, Different Times, Different Places tells stories ranging from a young American doctor determined to stop a plague in southern Sudan to the son of a British engineer who styled himself as an "architect of air" and created an industry producing gigantic inflatable structures designed to help people meditate. An African American artist in Austin, Texas probes
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In the Shadow of the Dragon

The Global Expansion of Chinese Companies--and How It Will Change Business Forever

by Winter Nie, William Dowell, Abraham Lu ...

That China has long dominated the lower end of the US manufacturing industry is old news. But authors Winter Nie and William Dowell enlighten readers to the looming reality that China’s extending global reach now threatens to squeeze out higher-end manufacturing markets, too--including technology, financial services, transportation, and energy. From the cost-efficiency of the Chinese marketplace, ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

That China has long dominated the lower end of the US manufacturing industry is old news. But authors Winter Nie and William Dowell enlighten readers to the looming reality that China’s extending global reach now threatens to squeeze out higher-end manufacturing markets, too--including technology, financial services, transportation, and energy. From the cost-efficiency of the Chinese marketplace,
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Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema

Sidesplitting sLaughter

by John A. Dowell, Moritz Fink, William Quiterio, Ben Betka, Colin Yeo, Don Tresca, David Misch, Thomas Britt, Iain J.W. Ellis0, Ann Larabee1, Ben Urish2, Cynthia J. Miller3 ...

When evil clowns menace the screen, do we scream or laugh? When zombies converge to tear a victim limb from limb, do we cringe and hide our eyes, or shriek “What??! Play that again!!”? What about those instances when these seemingly opposite reactions happen at once? This is the phenomenon known as sLaughter.Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema: Sidesplitting sLaughter ... Read more

$120.99 CAD

When evil clowns menace the screen, do we scream or laugh? When zombies converge to tear a victim limb from limb, do we cringe and hide our eyes, or shriek “What??! Play that again!!”? What about those instances when these seemingly opposite reactions happen at once? This is the phenomenon known as sLaughter.Horrific Humor and the Moment of Droll Grimness in Cinema: Sidesplitting sLaughter
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Patient-Centered Prescribing

Seeking Concordance in Practice

by Jon Dowell, Brian Williams, David Snadden ...

Series Editors: Moira Stewart, Judith Belle Brown and Thomas R FreemanHalf of all prescribed medicines are used in a sub-optimal manner and clinicians struggle to find ways of improving the situation. There is a move towards greater partnership with patients, but concordance (shared decision making between patients and healthcare professionals) is a growing challenge for the profession.This ... Read more

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Series Editors: Moira Stewart, Judith Belle Brown and Thomas R FreemanHalf of all prescribed medicines are used in a sub-optimal manner and clinicians struggle to find ways of improving the situation. There is a move towards greater partnership with patients, but concordance (shared decision making between patients and healthcare professionals) is a growing challenge for the profession.This
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Celestial Lights

A Novel

by Cecile Pin ...

Narrated by Dane Williams, Leah Marks ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

One of Vogue’s Best Books of 2026"Dane Williams’ performance as Ollie is suitably quiet and introspective as he considers, through journal entries, pivotal milestones and relationships." — KirkusA beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love, and space from the award-winning author of Wandering SoulsJanuary 28, 1986: Soon after launch, the Challenger shuttle falls out of th... ... Read more

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One of Vogue’s Best Books of 2026"Dane Williams’ performance as Ollie is suitably quiet and introspective as he considers, through journal entries, pivotal milestones and relationships." — KirkusA beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love, and space from the award-winning author of Wandering SoulsJanuary 28, 1986: Soon after launch, the Challenger shuttle falls out of th...
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Penitence

A Novel

by Kristin Koval ...

Narrated by Thérèse Plummer ...

Unabridged

12 hours 13 min

For readers of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, Penitence is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It’s a suspenseful, addictive audiobook filled with literary insight that compels listeners to consider whether the worst thing we’ve ever done is all that defines us.**"**A deeply engrossing listen that will have you reflecting on guilt and forgiveness.”—Booklist“Plummer is a joy to listen to. ... Read more

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For readers of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, Penitence is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It’s a suspenseful, addictive audiobook filled with literary insight that compels listeners to consider whether the worst thing we’ve ever done is all that defines us.**"**A deeply engrossing listen that will have you reflecting on guilt and forgiveness.”—Booklist“Plummer is a joy to listen to.
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138 Main

by Gavin Bell ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 50 min

**AN ADDRESS TO DIE FOR…There’s a killer on the loose. And he’s targeting one specific address—138 Main Street. The problem? There are over 7,000 Main Streets in the USA. And the police and FBI have no clue which one will be next.**For FBI Special Agent Ben Walker and his rookie colleague, Officer Zoe Hill, the pressure to solve the case is unimaginable. There aren’t enough police officers to ... Read more

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**AN ADDRESS TO DIE FOR…There’s a killer on the loose. And he’s targeting one specific address—138 Main Street. The problem? There are over 7,000 Main Streets in the USA. And the police and FBI have no clue which one will be next.**For FBI Special Agent Ben Walker and his rookie colleague, Officer Zoe Hill, the pressure to solve the case is unimaginable. There aren’t enough police officers to
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Bookish

A Love Letter to Reading

by Lucy Mangan ...

Narrated by Lucy Mangan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A love letter to all those who come alive when they pull a new treasure off the shelf, stay up late reading just one more page and pack their suitcases with clothes wedged between books instead of the other way around.From well-worn literary classics to steamy bonkbusters, gripping thrillers, young adult novels and other not-so-guilty pleasures Bookish brims with literary ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

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Brought to you by Penguin.A love letter to all those who come alive when they pull a new treasure off the shelf, stay up late reading just one more page and pack their suitcases with clothes wedged between books instead of the other way around.From well-worn literary classics to steamy bonkbusters, gripping thrillers, young adult novels and other not-so-guilty pleasures Bookish brims with literary
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Bird School

A Beginner in the Wood

by Adam Nicolson ...

Narrated by Leighton Pugh ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

‘A feast for mind and soul, a treasure trove of insights into the enigmatic and enchanting world of the birds we share our lives with but barely notice. I have learnt so much. Every page is a thrill. Bird School has opened my eyes' Isabella Tree, author of WildingStep into the hide for a glorious new encounter with the British wildClose to Adam Nicolson’s home in Sussex, there is a forgotten field ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

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‘A feast for mind and soul, a treasure trove of insights into the enigmatic and enchanting world of the birds we share our lives with but barely notice. I have learnt so much. Every page is a thrill. Bird School has opened my eyes' Isabella Tree, author of WildingStep into the hide for a glorious new encounter with the British wildClose to Adam Nicolson’s home in Sussex, there is a forgotten field
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Dominion

Shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction

by Addie E. Citchens ...

Narrated by Dion Graham, Bahni Turpin, Angel Pean, Andre Giles ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION"Absolutely outstanding"―ROXANE GAY"Formidable"― THE GUARDIAN"Bold and darkly funny"― THE SUNDAY TIMES"Gripping"― THE TELEGRAPH"A debut of striking authority"― THE SPECTATORIn the town of Dominion, Mississippi, Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr. is more th... ... Read more

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION"Absolutely outstanding"―ROXANE GAY"Formidable"― THE GUARDIAN"Bold and darkly funny"― THE SUNDAY TIMES"Gripping"― THE TELEGRAPH"A debut of striking authority"― THE SPECTATORIn the town of Dominion, Mississippi, Reverend Sabre Winfrey, Jr. is more th...
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Mona Acts Out

A Novel

by Mischa Berlinski ...

Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

An exuberant, darkly humorous novel by the National Book Award–nominated author of Fieldwork.Literary Hub • Best Book Covers of October 2024Celebrated stage actress Mona Zahid wakes up on Thanksgiving morning to the clamor of guests packed into her Manhattan apartment and to a wave of dread: her in-laws are lurking on the other side of the bedroom door; she’s still fighting with her husband; and ... Read more

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An exuberant, darkly humorous novel by the National Book Award–nominated author of Fieldwork.Literary Hub • Best Book Covers of October 2024Celebrated stage actress Mona Zahid wakes up on Thanksgiving morning to the clamor of guests packed into her Manhattan apartment and to a wave of dread: her in-laws are lurking on the other side of the bedroom door; she’s still fighting with her husband; and
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Sacrifice

A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey

by Oisin Murphy ...

Narrated by Oisin Murphy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 44 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A GRIPPING AND SEARINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF A YEAR IN THE TURBULENT LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY, FROM FOUR-TIME CHAMPION OISIN MURPHY.Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphy’s life has always been one of struggle. From a young age he found communion with horses. Mesmerised by their power, their spirit, he discovered a gift for the saddle.Oisin ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.A GRIPPING AND SEARINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF A YEAR IN THE TURBULENT LIFE OF A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY, FROM FOUR-TIME CHAMPION OISIN MURPHY.Born prematurely, weighing less than a bag of sugar, Oisin Murphy’s life has always been one of struggle. From a young age he found communion with horses. Mesmerised by their power, their spirit, he discovered a gift for the saddle.Oisin
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