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  • The Ravenmaster

    My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London

    For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones. But their role is even more important than that—legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust and great harm will befall the kingdom.The ... En savoir plus

    $11.99 CAD

  • Der Herr der Raben

    Mein Leben als Ravenmaster im Tower von London

    »Dieses Buch ist ein Blick hinter die Kulissen, voller Anekdoten, die uns die Tower-Raben nahe bringen, jeden Vogel mit seiner ganz eigenen Persönlichkeit. Ich hatte das Glück, den Tower und seine Raben schon selbst zu besuchen; nachdem ich »Der Herr der Raben« gelesen habe, kann ich es kaum erwarten, dorthin zurückzukehren.« George R.R. MartinChris Skaifes Job gibt es nur einmal auf der Welt: Als ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

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    The Ravenmaster

    My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London

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    The first behind-the-scenes account of life with the legendary ravens at the world’s eeriest monumentThe ravens at the Tower of London are of mighty importance: rumor has it that if a raven from the Tower should ever leave, the city will fall.The title of Ravenmaster, therefore, is a serious title indeed, and after decades of serving the Queen, Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife took on the added ... En savoir plus

    $28.99 CAD

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    The Century Girls

    The Final Word from the Women Who've Lived the Past Hundred Years of British History

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    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Tessa Dunlop...succeeds in weaving a rich tapestry of experiences.' Independent‘A warm-hearted and engaging read, The Century Girls is replete with wonderful characters.’ Sunday Express'A delightful book... all about women and women's lives.' Jane Garvey, Radio 4 Woman's Hour'It’s a brilliant book… It’s fantastic!' Chris Evans, Radio 2 Break... ... En savoir plus

    $40.99 CAD

  • 18 Miles

    The Epic Drama of Our Atmosphere and Its Weather

    “With wit and a humbling sense of wonder, this is a book that can be shared and appreciated by a wide audience who now religiously check their phones for daily forecasts.” — Publishers Weekly Starred Review“This terrific, accessible, and exciting read helps us to better understand the aspects of weather and the atmosphere all around us.” —Library Journal Starred ReviewWe live at the bottom of an ... En savoir plus

    $13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • A Feast of Science

    Intriguing Morsels from the Science of Everyday Life

    An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science booksCrave answers? Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, A Feast of Science explains that “chemical” is ... En savoir plus

    $13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Our Native Bees

    North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them

    par Paige Embry ...
    A New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift SelectionHoney bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees—endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies—is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and ... En savoir plus

    $19.19 CAD

  • Human Errors

    A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes

    par Nathan H. Lents ...
    A biology professor's "funny, fascinating" tour of the physical imperfections—from faulty knees to junk DNA—that make us human (Discover).We humans like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are supposedly evolution's greatest creation, why do we have such bad knees? Why do we catch head colds so often—two hundred times more often than a dog does? How come our wrists have so ... En savoir plus

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  • The Taking of K-129

    How the CIA Used Howard Hughes to Steal a Russian Sub in the Most Daring Covert Operation in History

    par Josh Dean ...
    **An incredible true tale of espionage and engineering set at the height of the Cold War—a mix between The Hunt for Red October and Argo—about how the CIA, the U.S. Navy, and America’s most eccentric mogul spent six years and nearly a billion dollars to steal the nuclear-armed Soviet submarine K-129 after it had sunk to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean; all while the Russians were watching.In the ... En savoir plus

    $16.99 CAD

  • Get Well Soon

    History's Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them

    par Jennifer Wright ...
    A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues—from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio—and a celebration of the heroes who fought themIn 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn’t stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon thirty-four more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $21.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

  • The Water Will Come

    Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World

    par Jeff Goodell ...
    An eye-opening and essential tour of the vanishing world in the age of climate change and rising tides.What if Atlantis wasn't a myth, but an early precursor to a new age of great flooding? Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly rising sea levels, and higher and higher tides pushing more water directly into the places we live, from our most vibrant, historic cities ... En savoir plus

    $15.99 CAD

  • Cannibalism

    A Perfectly Natural History

    par Bill Schutt ...
    “Surprising. Impressive. Cannibalism restores my faith in humanity.” —Sy Montgomery, The New York Times Book ReviewFor centuries scientists have written off cannibalism as a bizarre phenomenon with little biological significance. Its presence in nature was dismissed as a desperate response to starvation or other life-threatening circumstances, and few spent time studying it. A taboo subject in our ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD