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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Read more

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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to
... Read more
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

General Thinking Concepts

by Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien ...

Series Book 1 - The Great Mental Models Series
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast.This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you.Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger ... Read more

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Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast.This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you.Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger
... Read more
Cabinet of Curiosities

A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable, the Unsettling, and the Bizarre

by Aaron Mahnke ...

Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew you needed to know.From the creator of the long-running, smash-hit podcast Aaron Mahnke ... Read more

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Become captivated by tales of wonderful, astounding, and downright bizarre people, places, and things throughout history. Perfect for trivia aficionados, history readers, or anyone with a thirst for unusual knowledge, Cabinet of Curiosities is full of titillating tidbits and mind-boggling stories you never knew you needed to know.From the creator of the long-running, smash-hit podcast Aaron Mahnke
... Read more
Atlas Obscura: Wild Life

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

by Cara Giaimo, Joshua Foer, Atlas Obscura ...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift ... Read more

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From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift
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Brick by Brick: How to Build a Story

by Douglas Smith ...

Most writing craft books, courses, and workshops focus on the tools for being a writer and how to use them: dialog, setting, pacing, plot, openings, exposition, point-of-view. And so on.And on and on and on.Their aim is to add another tool, or maybe even a set of tools, to your writer's toolbox.The problem with that approach is the vast gulf in knowledge between having your toolbox filled with ... Read more

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Most writing craft books, courses, and workshops focus on the tools for being a writer and how to use them: dialog, setting, pacing, plot, openings, exposition, point-of-view. And so on.And on and on and on.Their aim is to add another tool, or maybe even a set of tools, to your writer's toolbox.The problem with that approach is the vast gulf in knowledge between having your toolbox filled with
... Read more
Liespotting

Proven Techniques to Detect Deception

by Pamela Meyer ...

Liespotting shows how to use the latest techniques to spot deception in work and life situations.GET TO THE TRUTHPeople--friends, family members, work colleagues, salespeople--lie to us all the time. Daily, hourly, constantly. None of us is immune, and all of us are victims. According to studies by several different researchers, most of us encounter nearly 200 lies a day.Now there's something we ... Read more

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Liespotting shows how to use the latest techniques to spot deception in work and life situations.GET TO THE TRUTHPeople--friends, family members, work colleagues, salespeople--lie to us all the time. Daily, hourly, constantly. None of us is immune, and all of us are victims. According to studies by several different researchers, most of us encounter nearly 200 lies a day.Now there's something we
... Read more
Cribsheet

A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster ...

Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

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**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good
... Read more
No Ex Before Marriage

A laugh-out-loud second chance romantic comedy from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh

by Portia MacIntosh ...

A laugh-out-loud second chance romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.It's not over until someone says 'I do'...While her friends join the "Wife Club" one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she's not desperate to go through all that again.But what if her divorce never actually went through...?After a shock revelation ... Read more

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A laugh-out-loud second chance romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.It's not over until someone says 'I do'...While her friends join the "Wife Club" one by one, Poppy feels like that part of her life is done and dusted. Already married and divorced she's not desperate to go through all that again.But what if her divorce never actually went through...?After a shock revelation
... Read more
The Shakespeare Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
"All the world's a stage", William Shakespeare wrote, "And all the men and women merely players." Sit back as the curtain goes up on the dramas, sonnets, and life of one of the greatest writers in the English language.Shakespeare wrote or contributed to more than 40 plays, ranging from romantic comedies to the profound tragedy King Lear, as well as 154 sonnets. The Shakespeare Book has visual plot ... Read more

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"All the world's a stage", William Shakespeare wrote, "And all the men and women merely players." Sit back as the curtain goes up on the dramas, sonnets, and life of one of the greatest writers in the English language.Shakespeare wrote or contributed to more than 40 plays, ranging from romantic comedies to the profound tragedy King Lear, as well as 154 sonnets. The Shakespeare Book has visual plot
... Read more
A Poetry Handbook

A Prose Guide to Understanding and Writing Poetry

by 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 ... Read more

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“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
... Read more
Penguin Classics: Catalogue

by Penguin Books Ltd ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
In 1946, E. V. Rieu's groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey established a cultural legacy that would bring the world's most compelling and influential literature to millions of readers around the globe. For over sixty-five years, Penguin Classics have been making works that were once the sole preserve of academics accessible to everyone; this catalogue offers a complete list of all titles in ... Read more

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In 1946, E. V. Rieu's groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey established a cultural legacy that would bring the world's most compelling and influential literature to millions of readers around the globe. For over sixty-five years, Penguin Classics have been making works that were once the sole preserve of academics accessible to everyone; this catalogue offers a complete list of all titles in
... Read more
THE ELEMENT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAIRIES

An A-Z of Fairies, Pixies, and other Fantastical Creatures

by Lucy Cooper ...

The latest title in the much-loved Element Encyclopedia series, The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies explores the history, legends, and mythology of these little peoples.In the latest instalment of the best-selling Element Encyclopedia series, fairy expert Lucy Cooper examines the long history of fairies in our world, both ancient and modern. From the Fates of ancient Greece and the Sidhe of the ... Read more

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The latest title in the much-loved Element Encyclopedia series, The Element Encyclopedia of Fairies explores the history, legends, and mythology of these little peoples.In the latest instalment of the best-selling Element Encyclopedia series, fairy expert Lucy Cooper examines the long history of fairies in our world, both ancient and modern. From the Fates of ancient Greece and the Sidhe of the
... Read more
The United States of Cryptids

A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

by J. W. Ocker ...

Welcome to the stranger side of America—where monsters lurk in forests, lakes, swamps, deserts, and roadside legends across all fifty states.The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never ... Read more

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Welcome to the stranger side of America—where monsters lurk in forests, lakes, swamps, deserts, and roadside legends across all fifty states.The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters is a fascinating and fully illustrated journey through the weird world of American cryptids, from iconic creatures like Bigfoot and Mothman to bizarre local legends most people have never
... Read more
Penguin Modern Classics: The Complete List

by Penguin Books Ltd ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
'A classic is a book which has never exhausted all it has to say to its readers' from Why Read the Classics? by Italo CalvinoPenguin Modern Classics have been shaping the reading habits of generations since 1961. This 50th anniversary catalogue offers a complete list of all the titles in print across the Modern Classics list, from Chinua Achebe to Stefan Zweig via George Orwell and everything else ... Read more

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'A classic is a book which has never exhausted all it has to say to its readers' from Why Read the Classics? by Italo CalvinoPenguin Modern Classics have been shaping the reading habits of generations since 1961. This 50th anniversary catalogue offers a complete list of all the titles in print across the Modern Classics list, from Chinua Achebe to Stefan Zweig via George Orwell and everything else
... Read more
Breakup Bootcamp

The Science of Rewiring Your Heart

by Amy Chan ...

“A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw.” —THE OBSERVERA self-affirming, holistic guide for everyone—single or married, divorced or dating—to transforming heartbreak into healing by the founder of the innovative and revolutionary Renew Breakup Bootcamp.Amy Chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. Although she was angry and ... Read more

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“A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw.” —THE OBSERVERA self-affirming, holistic guide for everyone—single or married, divorced or dating—to transforming heartbreak into healing by the founder of the innovative and revolutionary Renew Breakup Bootcamp.Amy Chan hit rock bottom when she discovered that her boyfriend cheated on her. Although she was angry and
... Read more
A Dictionary of British History

by John Cannon, Robert Crowcroft ...

Written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Diamond Jubilee 2012, Ed Miliband, and United Kingdom Independence Party; and existing entries on David Cameron, Elizabeth II, national debt, and Alex Salm... ... Read more

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Written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Diamond Jubilee 2012, Ed Miliband, and United Kingdom Independence Party; and existing entries on David Cameron, Elizabeth II, national debt, and Alex Salm...
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Wordcraft

The Complete Guide to Clear, Powerful Writing

by Jack Hart ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent twenty-six years at the Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing ... Read more

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Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent twenty-six years at the Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing
... Read more
Die kürzeste Geschichte der Zeit

by Stephen Hawking ...

Translated by Hainer Kober ...

Der Stephen Hawking für alle!Mit der bewusst für ein noch breiteres Publikum geschriebenen Die Kürzeste Geschichte der Zeit gelingt Stephen Hawking eine aufregende Zeitreise von der Erde und ihren Gesetzen über die Grenzen unseres Universums hinaus – ein einmaliges, ein unvergessliches Leseerlebnis.Es sind die großen Fragen unseres Daseins, denen sich Stephen Hawking in seinem Bestseller Die ... Read more

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Der Stephen Hawking für alle!Mit der bewusst für ein noch breiteres Publikum geschriebenen Die Kürzeste Geschichte der Zeit gelingt Stephen Hawking eine aufregende Zeitreise von der Erde und ihren Gesetzen über die Grenzen unseres Universums hinaus – ein einmaliges, ein unvergessliches Leseerlebnis.Es sind die großen Fragen unseres Daseins, denen sich Stephen Hawking in seinem Bestseller Die
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down: Number 2

On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down, #2

by James Fell ...

Series Book 2 - On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down
SH!T HAPPENS. AGAIN.**The SECOND VOLUME of the hilarious, irreverent guide to world history you never knew you needed, featuring 366 MORE profanity-filled tales of triumph and terror, science and stupidity, courage and cowardice.Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says "f*ck" a lot.**That famous photo of the Loch Ness Monster was faked as an act of revenge against ... Read more

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SH!T HAPPENS. AGAIN.**The SECOND VOLUME of the hilarious, irreverent guide to world history you never knew you needed, featuring 366 MORE profanity-filled tales of triumph and terror, science and stupidity, courage and cowardice.Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says "f*ck" a lot.**That famous photo of the Loch Ness Monster was faked as an act of revenge against
... Read more
Strong's Bible Concordance

Enriched edition. Including Holy Bible - King James Edition

by James Strong, Damon Carrowell ...

In "Strong's Bible Concordance," James Strong presents an exhaustive and systematic reference tool designed to enhance biblical scholarship and personal study. The book meticulously catalogs every word found in the King James Version of the Bible, offering a unique numbering system that allows readers to access the original Hebrew and Greek terms alongside their meanings. The literary style is ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Strong's Bible Concordance," James Strong presents an exhaustive and systematic reference tool designed to enhance biblical scholarship and personal study. The book meticulously catalogs every word found in the King James Version of the Bible, offering a unique numbering system that allows readers to access the original Hebrew and Greek terms alongside their meanings. The literary style is
... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to CIA Skills, Tactics, and Techniques

by John Kiriakou ...

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow someone without being seen? Do you ever worry about the digital tracks you leave behind—or wonder how to vanish without a trace? Have you ever wished you could spot when someone is lying to you?In the shadowy world of espionage, surveillance, countersurveillance, digital invisibility, deception, and lie ... Read more

$24.64 CAD

Have you ever thought you were being followed or watched? Have you ever needed to follow someone without being seen? Do you ever worry about the digital tracks you leave behind—or wonder how to vanish without a trace? Have you ever wished you could spot when someone is lying to you?In the shadowy world of espionage, surveillance, countersurveillance, digital invisibility, deception, and lie
... Read more
The Silva Mind Control Method

by José Silva ...

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress,
... Read more
Nobody Wants Your Sh*t

The Art of Decluttering Before You Die (New York Times Bestseller)

by Messie Condo ...

A New York Times Bestseller!Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak!Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you’ll actually want to use.Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpreten... ... Read more

$18.84 CAD

A New York Times Bestseller!Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak!Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you’ll actually want to use.Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpreten...
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On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down

by James Fell ...

Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Sh!t happens. Every day.Mae West was sent to jail for “corrupting the morals of youth” with her first Broadway play. When participation in the Hitler Youth became mandatory in Germany, groups of teen “pirates” rebelled. Muhammad Ali refused to “drop bombs and bullets on brown people” in Vietnam. A dog sled relay carried life-saving medicine 674 miles through –50 temperatures to rescue children
... Read more

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