Includes wise and witty entries on subjects as diverse as atheism and kissing.
Informational works
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Author:VoltaireSummary: - Author:Herman, EllieSummary:
Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country with a vengeance. And if even half of what its many fans claim is true, then it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of...
- Author:Gribbin, JohnSummary:
In this incredible expedition into the origins, workings, and evolution of our home planet, John Gribbin, bestselling author of In Search of SchrOdinger's Cat, The Scientists, and In Search of the Multiverse, does what he does best:...
- Author:Light, Richard W.Summary:
Now in a fully revised and updated sixth edition, Dr. Light's classic text, Pleural Diseases, delivers even more focused content on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of pleural diseases. The text's...
- Author:Wilkinson, BrookSummary:
Professional travel writer Brooke Wilkinson covers the when, where, and how to, discussing packing, safety and travel etiquette, along with fundamental tips on hotels, car rentals, airlines and more in Pocket Posh Tips for Travelers....
- Author:Copperman, CaraSummary:
The essential guide to the biggest mobile game in history, Pokémon Go!Pokémon GO! The Ultimate Unauthorized Guide is a must-read companion to the hit mobile game that has taken the world by storm. This essential guide will teach...
- Author:Nathan, Debbie, Springer, JaneSummary:
"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." -- Globe and Mail....
- Author:Kuang, Yang, Gilman, Michelle RoseSummary:
Get the confidence and math skills you need to get started with calculus Are you preparing for calculus? This hands-on workbook helps you master basic pre-calculus concepts and practice the types of problems you'll encounter in the...
- Author:Rubin, Alan L.Summary:
Accessible information on the causes, health risks and treatment of prediabetes If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with prediabetes — a heightened level of glucose, and/or impaired glucose tolerance — the time to act is now....
- Author:Gidus, TaraSummary:
Pregnancy Cooking and Nutrition For Dummies helps moms-to-be eat tasty meals while maintaining nutritional balance. Going beyond most books on the shelf, you'll get not only 100 recipes and tips on how to supercharge family favorites (...
- Author:Guidolin, KeeganSummary:
"Principles and Techniques for the Aspiring Surgeon is an easy-to-read, handbook-style guide to learning the core principles and techniques required to establish strong foundational surgical skills. This book will help readers learn key...
- Author:Yaverbaum, Eric, Bly, Bob, Benum, IleseSummary:
When it comes to public relations, nothing beats good word of mouth. Want to get customers talking? This friendly guide combines the best practical tools with insight and flair to provide guidance on every aspect of PR, so you can...
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The style manual most used by writers, editors, educators, professionals and students in psychology, the behavioral sciences, sociology, nursing, social work, business, economics, criminology, justice administration and other...
- Author:Kearney, Mark, Ray, RandySummary:
Mark Kearney and Randy Ray, Canada’s Trivia Guys, thought they had covered it all with their previous best-selling trivia books, but it turns out this country has even more weird and wonderful tales to tell. Pucks, Pablum and Pingos is...
- Author:Hodgson, SarahSummary:
Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppies prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics of puppy training — housebreaking, feeding, crating — to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy and...
- Author:Ring, Dan, Stacey, R. H.Summary:
Catalogue for the touring exhibition held at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, Ont., March 2-May 5, 2002, the Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask., June 14-Sept. 2, 2002 and at the Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Sask.,...
- Author:Rae, AlastairSummary:
From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is, Rae points...
- Author:National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (Canada)Summary:
The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA...
- Author:Crouse, RichardSummary:
Do you know which televised awards show gives a prize for "Favourite Smile"?Or which Oscar host announced that he was going to raffle off a car during the ceremony?Do you know who won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst...
- Author:Yudelson, JerrySummary:
Buildings and their associated systems are the largest source of greenhouse gases in the world. The 2030 Challenge aims to produce zero-net energy from new North American construction by 2030 while achieving a 50 percent reduction in...
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