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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog...

It has been eleven years since Diane Foley’s son, the American journalist James Foley, was kidnapped in northern Syria, and nearly ten since that day in August 2014 when she would learn that he had been murdered by ISIS in a public beheading that would ricochet in video around the world. A whole decade. Time rushes past. And yet, for Diane, that moment is unending. In American Mother, legendary author Colum McCann tells Diane’s story as she recalls the months of his captivity, the efforts made to bring him home and the days following his death.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Elegantly written, wittily constructed . . . My science book of the year.' Robin McKie, Observer, 'Best Books of 2018' She Has Her Mother’s Laugh presents a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to...

“A fascinating look at how we talk about women. . . . Dense with information and anecdotes, Mother Tongue touches on the hilarious and the devastating, with ample dashes of an ingredient so painfully absent from most discussions of sex and gender: humor.” ―Lisa Selin Davis, The Washington...

We adapt words from other languages, from slang, from developments in science, literature and art. Learn the advantages of having your own signature word; why the lifts in the House of Commons have posh accents; and discover the discreet art of the loophemism. Do you know your geek-speak from your geek-chic? Ever wanted to put Humpty Dumpty together again? Can you distinguish Spanglish from Chinglish?

With the birth of their son Conner, Lanya and Todd McKittrick discovered they were parenting a finicky baby who loved bright colors, expressive faces, and touch. But when Lanya and Todd noticed Conner wasn't reacting to loud sounds, their pediatrician's tests revealed their son was profoundly deaf. The McKittricks immersed themselves in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, seeking every resource to give Conner advantages.

From being the home of some of the first people in America to being the birthplace of the United States, Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous and affluent state in the country and the birthplace of many of the most important figures in early United States’ history. Yet, despite Virginia’s successes and great heritage, it has, for much of history, been a divided state that has found itself debating even the most basic rights and issues.

There is incredibly important yet untapped talent among mothers who have replaced career aspirations or creative outlets with family priority. Those women who have put their interests on hold to care for their children face a huge challenge in reconnecting with the professional world again in a way that recognizes their needs to continue to be available for their children.

Welcome to the Mothers in Business podcast! I’m Emily Orr—online business owner, business mentor, mum, and entrepreneur here to help you navigate the beautiful chaos of motherhood and business.I’ll be sharing insights on mindset, business, relationships, money, and the behind-the-scenes reality of balancing it all.I’ll share real-life updates, strategies, and inspiration to help you build success on your terms.New episodes drop weekly—hit subscribe and let’s do this together! 🎙✨

Use Your Words introduces the art of creative nonfiction to women who want to give written expression to their lives as mothers. Written by award-winning teacher and writer, Kate Hopper, this book will help women find the heart of their writing, learn to use motherhood as a lens through which to write the world, and turn their motherhood stories into art. Each chapter of Use Your Words focuses on an element of craft and contains a lecture, a published essay, and writing exercises that will serve as jumping-off points for the readers' own writing.

Nicole Hendrick Donovan, a mother of four, couldn’t have prepared for the events that led to her son’s removal from the public-school system. Behavioral spikes, depression, and anxiety were only symptoms of an underlying diagnosis that had gone untreated for years. On a sunny afternoon, Jack eloped from first grade, creating chaos and leaving a trail of injured staff in his wake. Within her memoir, Donovan describes the path to her son’s autism diagnosis and her journey to acceptance and unconditional love, not only for Jack, but also for herself.

This album contains 500+ phrases of everyday spoken isiXhosa. Phrases are said first in English and then by a mother-tongue isiXhosa speaker. The phrases cover greetings, expressing yourself and a variety of everyday situations. The album grows your listening ability with the language. If you take the opportunity to repeat after the isiXhosa speak, it will also support your pronunciation efforts.

 Dear Diary Boy is an intensely personal, heartwarming, and heartbreaking chronicle of one mother and child's experience in a prestigious private Tokyo school. It's a tale that will resonate with all parents as we try to answer the age-old questions of how best to educate our children and what, truly, is in their best interests versus what is in our own. 

By Heart shares the surprising story of one family's journey from compliant public schooling to radical home-based learning. This literary homeschool memoir takes readers from the tundra of Bethel, Alaska, to the placid farm country of Wisconsin, all the while exploring the homeschool lifestyle. Daring and compassionate, it portrays homeschooling as a progressive choice and thoughtfully examines classic homeschool tensions – homeschool decision, schedules and curricula, socialization, and the economics of co-parenting.

Do you want to help your child develop into the person you know they can be? This audiobook will help you achieve that aim! Now you can learn the secrets that will help your children to grow and flourish with Montessori Toddler Disciplines, an audiobook that comes in audio format to make life even easier for busy parents. Suitable for any open-minded parent who has a willingness to put in the time and effort it takes to get it right, Montessori Toddler Disciplines is packed with practical and actionable advice you can start using immediately.

"When Mother Lets Us Cook" by Constance Johnson has a telling subtitle - "A Book of Simple Receipts for Little Folk with Important Cooking Rules in Rhyme Together with Handy Lists of the Materials and Utensils Needed for the Preparation of Each Dish". The book contains instructions for Boiled Eggs, Sweet Sauces, Tapioca Pudding, Meat Loaf, School Sandwiches, Lemonade, Birthday Cake, Mock Wine Jelly, and more.

Welcome to the *Connecting Hearts* podcast, where we explore the powerful journey of building deeper, more meaningful relationships between mothers and daughters. Hosted by Tracey D. Armstrong, author of the e-book Connecting Hearts: A Mother's Guide to Effective Communication with Her Daughter, this podcast is designed to help mothers create lasting bonds through open communication, patience, and intentional growth.-In each episode, we break down key concepts from the e-book and offer practical steps to apply them in your everyday life. Here's how you can make the most of this journey:- ...

Plan your wedding with clarity, without losing yourself (or each other). The Snagged Podcast is a real-talk wedding planning podcast for brides, engaged couples, and mothers of the bride who want guidance without the overwhelm. Hosted by author and wedding industry expert Sarah Lizabeth, each episode blends honest conversation with practical advice drawn from over 20 years in the wedding world. Because wedding planning isn't just logistics. It's emotional. From budgets and timelines to family dynamics, boundaries, vendors, and major life transitions, this podcast answers the real questions ...

Welcome to "The One Strong Mother Podcast," the podcast for stay-at-home moms who dream of becoming successful entrepreneurs. Hosted by a seasoned mom who had the same desire but wasn't sure where to start, this podcast is designed to guide you through the process of building your own business from scratch. I understand that being a stay-at-home mom can be challenging, but it's also a great opportunity to pursue your passion and start your own venture. Whether you're looking to start a home-based business, launch an online store, or grow your existing freelance work, I'm here to provide you ...