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The timid and cowardly Henry Jones alone knows the whereabouts of a second will, which disinherits him from his uncle's property. During his guilt throes he arouses the suspicions of all around him.

Den guten Seemann erkennt man bei schlechtem Wetter, heißt es in der Toskana. Beim guten Redner ist es ähnlich: Er bewährt sich erst, wenn es wirklich kritisch wird. Hier setzen Ralf Höllers Rhetorik-Tipps an: eine echte Fundgrube für Redefüchse und solche, die es werden wollen. Von der groben See zum Rednerpult ist es nicht weit. Wer vor Publikum auftritt, kann mit Fachwissen allein nicht bestehen. Redeauftritte oder Diskussionen verlaufen selten reibungslos. Wie reagieren auf Zwischenrufe? Oder, schlimmer noch, auf böswillige Intrigen?

In this autobiographical narrative, the author sleeps under the stars, views the beautiful French countryside, and mingles with its local populace - all with a donkey as his chief companion.

Through their many best-selling books, Natalie Goldberg and Julia Cameron have done nothing less than deepen the way millions of us experience the art and practice of writing and creativity. Now, with The Writing Life, Cameron and Goldberg join forces for the first time in this revealing dialogue that speaks to our common search for an everyday spirituality.

From one of the world’s most celebrated humor writers, this easy-to-follow, step-by-step book lays out a clear system for producing living, breathing comedy characters that audiences will fall in love with.

Have more confidence when speaking English at a meeting with clients, during a presentation or business lunch, or when making small talk with co-workers. And that's just to name a few of the situations that this business English book covers! Get your copy of Business English Vocabulary Builder 2 to improve your English quickly and easily.

Start speaking Finnish in minutes, and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner Finnish, a completely new way to learn Finnish with ease!

When it comes to writing books, are you a "plotter" or a "pantser"? Is one method really better than the other? In this instructional book, author Libbie Hawker explains the benefits and technique of planning a story before you begin to write. She'll show you how to develop a foolproof character arc and plot, how to pace any book for a can't-put-down reading experience, and how to ensure that your stories are complete and satisfying without wasting any time or words.

"Ich lerne Armenisch": 140 wesentliche Wörter und Sätze, 300 häufige Ausdrücke, die 100 häufigsten Verben, die 1000 häufigsten Wörter. Armenisch ist die Amtssprache der Republik Armenien. Die Gesamtzahl der Sprecher wird auf über acht Millionen geschätzt, davon knapp drei Millionen in Armenien. Derzeit ist es unerlässlich Fremdsprachen zu sprechen. Wie lernt man eine Sprache anders? Revolution im Sprachenlernen heute: Du musst nicht mehr in den Sprachunterricht gehen. Du hörst konzentriert zu, du wiederholst und du sprichst.

In a time of rising social isolation, ideological division, and technological upheaval, libraries stand at a crossroads. In Triptych: Death, AI, and Librarianship, acclaimed scholar R. David Lankes—joined by Jain Orr and Qianzi Cao—delivers a bold, urgent, and deeply human call to action for the library profession. Structured around three provocative lectures, this book challenges librarians to move beyond traditional service models and embrace their role as agents of social transformation.

Whether it's a speedy note-to-self, a simple shopping list or a carefully penned thank-you note, putting words on paper is a daily habit - and can also bring us great joy and calm. In this book you'll discover practical ways to turn the ordinary ritual of jotting things down into a remarkable...

Stellen Sie sich vor, Sie beherrschten die Klaviatur der Spannung perfekt... Spannung verstehen, Suspense begreifen und in jedem Genre effektiv einsetzen - das klappt mit der Spannungsformel. Ihre Leser fesseln, von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite Ihres Romans - das gelingt Ihnen mit Hilfe der Spannungsformel. Spannung ist nichts Ungreifbares, das beim Schreiben nebenher und zufällig entsteht. Sondern ein komplexes Instrument mit vielen Einstellknöpfen. Als AutorIn können Sie Spannung gezielt steuern - und das sollten Sie tun.

Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and best-selling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft.

This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World.

Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Dylan Thomas, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain pleasure from poetry. This comprehensive guide explores poetry's relationship to everyday language and introduces major genres and technical aspects. Each chapter proceeds through chronological examples from a wide range of English language poems.

Exploring the parallels between video games and the world’s most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how the same techniques that pull players into games for hours at a time can be employed to draw participants into immersive experiences. Join Margaret Kerrison as she guides our next generation of immersive storytellers on a deep dive into the creative possibilities of this new realm of storytelling.

Have you ever been called upon to speak at an event and the mere thought of doing it is giving you sleepless nights? Do you want to learn how to captivate a crowd with ease just like the pros? Are you looking to make your mark in the world of public speaking but have no clue where to begin? Whether you are speaking as the best man at your friend’s wedding, leading a presentation by your team at the next board meeting, or speaking to an audience of eager people, this book is just what you need.

Effective communication is the ultimate currency. It *is* the way to trusted relationships, great work and a happy life—and it’s a team sport. All of us play a role.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal...

Noam Chomsky is widely known and deeply admired for being the founder of modern linguistics, one of the founders of the field of cognitive science, and perhaps the most avidly read political theorist and commentator of our time. In these lectures, he presents a lifetime of philosophical reflection on all three of these areas of research to which he has contributed for over half a century.

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...