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Interweaving her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy with fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, developmental psychologist, neuroscientist, and dyslexia expert Wolf probes the question, "How do we learn to read and write?" This ambitious and provocative new book offers an impassioned look at reading, its effect on our lives, and explains why it matters so greatly in a digital era.

Brought to you by Penguin. You might already consider yourself a stellar conversationalist, but could you be even better? This book will help enrich your life, one conversation at a time. Conversation is at the heart of our relationships and decision-making - but the science behind our everyday...

Have you ever felt like your message isn’t landing, your voice isn’t being heard, or your words aren’t creating the impact you want? In The Seven Frequencies of Communication, world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Erwin Raphael McManus unveils a groundbreaking framework to help you master the art of connection and unlock the potential of your words. Every conversation has the power to ignite possibility—or extinguish it.

“Still Writing offers up a cornucopia of wisdom, insights, and practical lessons gleaned from Dani Shapiro's long experience as a celebrated writer and teacher of writing. The beneficiaries are beginning writers, veteran writers and everyone in between.” —Jennifer Egan From Dani Shapiro...

Brought to you by Penguin. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? Why is it possible to forget a language? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet this fascinating, complex ability is understood by few. In The...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

Reden müsste man können… und zwar so, dass die anderen gern zuhören. Denn nur wem zugehört wird, der kann seine Ziele erreichen...

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers - and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen - Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes.

As the main spoken language of the Jews for more than a thousand years, Yiddish has had plenty to lament, plenty to conceal. Its phrases and expressions paint a comprehensive picture of the mind-set that enabled the Jews of Europe to survive persecution: they never stopped kvetching about God...

Essential warm-up exercises for anyone who wants to use their voice more effectively. An accompaniment to The Voice Exercise Book, the accessible and straightforward guide to good voice production. If you're using your voice in a professional capacity - as a performer, a public speaker, a teacher, or even for long hours over the telephone - then warming up is an essential part of ensuring best practice and vocal health. In this audiobook, Jeannette Nelson provides three complete and easy-to-use voice warm-ups that she uses with actors and non-actors alike.

Brought to you by Penguin. A new collection of literary criticism and brilliant insights from one of the giants of contemporary thinking Who owns language? In Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas, Ngugi wa Thiong’o presents a series of essays that build on his vast wealth of...

Hallo! Mein Name ist Carsten Schaefer. Ich bin staatlich geprüfter Übersetzer und Dolmetscher für die englische Sprache, und seit über 30 Jahren kennt man mich als Fernseh- und Radiomoderator. Im Rahmen dieser Aktivitäten blicke ich auf unzählige öffentliche Auftritte, gehaltene Reden, moderierte Shows und geführte Interviews zurück. Ich habe mich in den unterschiedlichsten Situationen bewähren müssen und mir dabei diverse Tricks und Kniffe erarbeitet, die es mir ermöglicht haben, in meinem Beruf sehr weit zu kommen.

Erfolgreich wie ein Profi durch souveränes Auftreten - seien Sie präsent, persönlich und überzeugen Sie! Das freie Sprechen vor Publikum ist für viele Menschen eine echte Herausforderung. Doch Vorträge, Präsentationen und Begrüßungsreden gehören heute im beruflichen und privaten Leben fast zur Tagesordnung. Und spätestens im "neuen Normal" haben die meisten bereits an Videokonferenzen und virtuellen Meetings teilgenommen.

Brought to you by Penguin. From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, an accessible, step-by-step guide to transforming your conversations at home, at work, and in life There is always a next conversation, and there is no one better than trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher at giving you the tools to...

Poetics and Rhetoric are the two major works by Aristotle which, after more than 2,000 years, remain key behavioural handbooks for anyone interested in story, performance, presentation and indeed psychology. The continuing influence of Poetics, for example, is readily discernible even among the scriptwriters of Hollywood!

From the Pulitzer-prize winning reporters who broke the news of Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment and abuse for the New York Times, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the thrilling untold story of their investigation and its consequences for the #MeToo movement On October 5, 2017, the New York...

In Becoming Fluent, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do, they should learn like adults. Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children.

Ob es um märchenhafte Feen geht, Freundschaften und Mut oder einfach den morgendlichen Sonnenaufgang: Wenn Erwachsene mit einer Geschichte beginnen, spitzen kleine und größere Kinder die Ohren. Geschichten bedeuten Magie – und die können Sie in Krippe, Kita & Co. auf umfassende Weise nutzen! Wie die Erzählung ganz einfach zum pädagogischen Erlebnis mit Spaßgarantie wird, das zeigen Ihnen nun die tollen Geschichtensäckchen-Ideen in diesem Buch.

Completely revised and updated to tackle today’s issues, the 10th Anniversary Edition not only explains what framing is and how it works but also reveals why, after a brief stint of winning the framing wars in the 2008 elections, the Democrats have gone back to losing them, and what can be done about it. In this powerful new volume, George Lakoff delves into the issues that will dominate the midterm elections in 2014, the coming presidential elections, and beyond.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...