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Linguistics falls in the gap between arts and science, on the edges of which the most fascinating discoveries and the most important problems are found. Rather than following the conventional organization of many contemporary introductions to the subject, the author of this stimulating guide begins his discussion with the oldest, "arts" end of the subject and moves chronologically through to the newest research - the "science" aspects.

Would you like to improve your spoken Dutch and gain the confidence to take part in everyday conversations with other Dutch speakers? The Michel Thomas approach makes language learning feel natural. Learn without stress, pressure or homework and see genuine results that you can use straight away...

Flexible, enjoyable and accessible. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by millions. You'll be speaking Spanish fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a language that has been...

Brought to you by Penguin. When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you? This life-changing book will transform your conversations forever As a society, we’ve forgotten how to listen. Modern life is noisy and frenetic, and technology provides constant...

“One of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer.” —The Sunday Times (London) From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson: an unprecedented gathering of vivid, candid, deeply moving recollections about his...

Brought to you by Penguin. From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child’s first-ever autobiographical collection. On Monday September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, “Should...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Thank You for Arguing written and read by Jay Heinrichs. Your ultimate guide to the art of winning arguments, in a brand new edition Everyone is always trying to persuade us of something: politicians, advertising, the media, and most definitely our...

Dealing with your ex-husband, who can't seem to show up reliably for weekends with the kids; navigating a workplace fraught with office politics or racial tensions; saying "I'm sorry" or "I love you". We all have difficult conversations, no matter how confident or competent we are. And too often...

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often failing as a result - we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, or rhetoric.

A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective, persuasive communicator in all areas of life. The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you’re not one of them. Even for the most self-confident...

Möchtest du in jeder Situation die richtigen Worte finden? Möchtest du jederzeit schlagfertig und eloquent antworten können? Möchtest du selbstbewusst, schlagfertig und überzeugend auftreten und deine Mitmenschen in den Bann ziehen? Martin Hirschberger zeigt dir in seinem neuen Buch, wie du deine Rhetorik Fähigkeiten aufs nächste Level bringst und erprobte Lernmethoden nutzt, mit denen du schnell einen umfangreichen Wortschaft aufbauen wirst. Fakt ist: Eloquenz, Selbstbewusstsein, Rhetorik und Schlagfertigkeit sind nicht angeboren, sondern können gezielt trainiert werden!

The virtuous and loving Emily, the young protagonist, finds herself in the care of her aunt following the death of her father. Her aunt promptly marries the villain Montoni, a cruel and calculating man whose scheming leads him to lock both women in the dark and winding castle of Udolpho. Will they survive to tell of its terrors?

Whatever you're writing, you have to make it clear. You could be writing a website, a brochure, or a client presentation. You could be preparing a job application, an email, or a classified ad. Or you might be writing an article or a book. Whatever it is, the clearer you make it, the better your results will be. How to Write Clearly will help. It's an authoritative yet easy-to-digest guide that will make your nonfiction writing more colorful, expressive, and precise. Writing is more than just words on a page. It's a process of communication.

“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 Times From the beloved, legendary poet...

Möchten Sie sofort die Geheimnisse wortgewandter Menschen kennenlernen und Ihre Eloquente Sprache auf das nächste Level bringen? Die richtige Kommunikation und Ausdrucksweise gehören in unserer heutigen Gesellschaft zu den wichtigsten Kompetenzen, die man beherrschen muss. Umso wichtiger ist es, eine passende Praxisanleitung für eine bessere Ausdrucksweise – Für mehr Souveränität und Selbstbewusstsein in Gesprächen zu besitzen.

Practical and instructive, Egri provides a framework for writers to analyze and enhance their work. Numerous examples from classical and contemporary literature illustrate his principles, making the book a theoretical guide and hands-on manual for improving storytelling skills. "The Art of Dramatic Writing" has left a lasting impact, influencing generations of writers and remaining a staple in creative writing programs. Its enduring relevance lies in its timeless principles, applicable across genres and mediums.

Master the craft of effective communication with the audiobook "The Art of Public Speaking" by Dale Carnegie, a timeless classic that has transformed the public speaking skills of countless individuals. Renowned for his wisdom and practical advice, Dale Carnegie offers invaluable techniques that can help anyone become a confident and persuasive speaker. In "The Art of Public Speaking," Carnegie breaks down the essentials of delivering compelling speeches and presentations.

The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft.

1. Spoken and Personality. 2. Greeting People. 3. Introducing Yourself and Others. 4. Countries, Nationalities and Languages. 5. Asking About Age. 6. Asking About Occupation. 7. The Place You Live in. 8. Addressing Word. 9. Polite Behaviour/Nature. 10. Making Requests. 11. Asking for Permission. 12. Expressing Possibility. 13. Giving Advice, Instructions. 14. Expressing Time, Date and Day. 15. Making Telephone Calls. 16. Asking the Way. 17. Feelings and Emotions. 18. Routine Activities. 19. Visiting the Doctor. 20. Pointing to People and Things.

English is the world language, except that most of the world doesn’t speak it - only one in five people does. Dorren calculates that to speak fluently with half of the world’s 7.4 billion people in their mother tongues, you would need to know no fewer than 20 languages. He sets out to explore these top 20 world languages, which range from the familiar (French, Spanish) to the surprising (Malay, Javanese, Bengali).