Words, Language & Grammar

When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as merely a repudiation of Scott Morrison...

Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac....

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime. Scotty's bestselling Maori Made Easy books and workbooks in print have already helped over 100,000 people on their journey to learn te reo Maori. Now...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington Post A truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows...

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy....

s much about "speaking in public" as it is about "public speaking, " Talking with Confidence for the Painfully Shy can help even the most shy person speak up and speak out in any business or social situation...

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

The musician and Hip Hop legend—hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk—reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist. When he exploded on the music scene...

Excel at Public Speaking. Win over any audience and deliver an unforgettable speech, even if public speaking anxiety has held you back previously!

Brought to you by Penguin. I started writing this book as an exclusively work memoir but the work and the personal kept overlapping. I don’t know if that’s because I’m a woman or a mother or both, or none of those reasons. I just know that for my story to be authentic and truthful, I...

The book explores various storytelling elements, including plot, conflict, and dialogue. Egri's insights into conflict are particularly noteworthy, emphasizing its role as the driving force in a narrative. He guides writers on building and escalating tension to captivate and engage audiences....

In A Lie Too Big to Fail, longtime Kennedy researcher (both JFK and RFK) Lisa Pease lays out, in meticulous detail, how witnesses with evidence of conspiracy were silenced by the Los Angeles Police Department; how evidence was deliberately altered and, in some instances, destroyed....

Joanne Fedler, a beloved writing teacher and mentor, has written Your Story to help all people, even those who don't necessarily identify as 'writers', value their life stories and write them in such a way that they transcend the personal and speak into a universal story....

This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops....

William Zinsser’s Writing to Learn shows students how to write clearly about any subject—from mathematics, physics and chemistry to art and music—and how to use writing as a means of learning.

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again....

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

A Maori Phrase a Day offers a fun and easy entry into the Maori language....

From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Italian With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Italian — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

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?

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists...

This year has seen unprecedented scrutiny of Rupert Murdoch’s empire in Britain....

A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America....

In The Gaeilge Guide, Mollie Guidera - Ireland's leading online Irish teacher and creator of the hit platform 'Irish with Mollie' - brings her joyful, down-to-earth approach to the page in a book guaranteed to spark your connection to the Irish language and legacy.

When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as a repudiation of Scott Morrison. And when opposition leader Peter Dutton torpedoed the referendum on establishing an Indigenous Voice to parliament, his credibility as a political leader improved at the expense of the prime minister's. That was when, according to Niki Savva, the conservative Coalition thought it had the forthcoming election in the bag. What followed was a sequence of events that resulted in an improbable triumph for Labor and a historic drubbing for the Liberal Party.

Tina finds a coin during her walk in the park. What do you think she does with it? Listen on to know all about the little coin's adventure!

How does a caterpillar get shoes for all his tiny feet? Listen to Footy's quest for finding the perfect pairs of shoes!

Playful little Toto has a lovely bone, but he just can't seem to find it. Listen to all about his bone quest and the wonderful adventure he has.

Naughty little Juno runs away from her mother, only to get lost in the jungle! Will she find her way back? Listen on to find out.

Kanchan Keshari is known for educating millions of learners that aspired to learn fluent English, through interactive methods. An initiative to further the English learning with simplicity and ease – this audiobook provides a panoramic learning of English that people intend to use everyday. The author has provided interpretation of more than five thousand Hindi sentences in English as well as a compact dictionary to ease the learning process. The audiobook is planned out in sections of 125 lessons with interactive 25 exercises, with the goal of effortless gradual learning.

AI Ink: Writing, Publishing, and Misinformation at the Dawn of the AI Age is a groundbreaking exploration of the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the creative industries. Jason Van Tatenhove, a journalist and expert on political extremism, takes listeners on a journey through the rapidly evolving landscape where AI tools are reshaping writing and publishing. From AI-generated content to the ethical dilemmas of misinformation, this book addresses the opportunities and challenges that come with the integration of AI into creative processes.

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.

Born into the brutal reality of slavery, Ida B. Wells rose to become an audacious journalist, teacher, and activist for racial and gender justice. In Radical Advocate, Mary E. Triece examines the rhetorical strategies employed by Wells to challenge deeply rooted systems of oppression, strategies that remain powerful and relevant today.

An entertaining and eye-opening look at the history of the crossword, who constructs them, and why crosswords matter as both a reflection of and influence on our culture From Wordle to Spelling Bee, we live in a time of word game mania. Crosswords in particular gained renewed popularity during...

Ready to captivate any room and inspire action with every word? Imagine delivering speeches that leave audiences spellbound, commanding attention the moment you speak. In this transformative book, renowned speaker trainer Gerard Grogans reveals the techniques that help you tap into your innate charisma and authenticity by discovering your unique "It" Factor.

Les tropes sont partout : sur les réseaux sociaux, nichés au cœur des intrigues... Ils nourrissent les attentes des lecteurs et guident les auteurs. Mais que sont les tropes, précisément ? À quoi servent-ils vraiment ? Et surtout, comment manier ces « clichés » sans en devenir un soi-même ?

In dieser Spotlight Audio-Ausgabe erwarten uns spannende Interviews, Kolumnen und ein Jane Austen-Special anlässlich ihres 250. Geburtstags, inklusive Einblicke in Stolz und Vorurteil .

Move beyond good writing and reach the human heart. This concise guide shows how to create fiction that’s felt as well as understood. Written by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr James P. Manning, it reveals how the language of emotions helps writers build believable inner lives, authentic conflict, and empathy that keeps readers engaged. Learn why the body reacts when reading and how to craft scenes that leave a lasting mark.

13 steps to equip you with everything you need to know about public speaking. Become a Confident, Captivating Speaker in Just Weeks. Driven professionals, lifelong learners, community leaders, and event enthusiasts everywhere face similar challenges. They understand that impact starts with your voice. MASTER PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers exactly that—a practical, personalized guide that empowers you to rise above your fears and become the speaker you were meant to be.

The fear of speaking in public isn’t really about the words—it’s about what the mind imagines might happen when you say them. That surge of adrenaline, the racing thoughts, the self-consciousness—all of it is the body’s way of trying to protect you. But what if that same energy could be turned into calm focus, confidence, and clarity instead?

Here's the truth nobody tells you about learning Italian: You don't need hours, you just need five minutes. Learn Italian with Short Stories by Language Mastery works differently. Because it's built around your real life—not some fantasy schedule where you have endless free time.

Crafting a personal story with a purposeful message can seem challenging. You may feel your stories aren’t worth telling, feel trapped in an outdated narrative or uncertain about which words will make an impact. Join Beverley Glick, a seasoned wordsmith, coach and former national newspaper journalist, on a life-enhancing journey. She introduces you to a unique method that will help you navigate your life stages and create a personal ‘life dictionary’, providing profound insights into your identity, motivations and passions.

فى الماضى كانت عملية التدريب على القراءة السريعة تستغرق شهوراً، أما الآن فيمكنك زيادة سرعة قراءتك زيادة هائلة من خلال التدريب اليومى لعدة دقائق. وإلى جانب اشتمال هذا الكتاب على اختبارات تقيس مستوى سرعة قراءتك الحالى وتدريبات تمدك بمهارات جديدة ، فإنه سيحسن قدرتك على القراءة السريعة والفهم، وكل هذا لن يستغرق منك أكثر من 10 أيام!

نبع هذا الكتاب من رصد وحل مشكلات وأسئلة العملاء الذين يريدون تطوير أصواتهم على مدار عشرة أعوام وأكثر من التدريب. على مر الأعوام، كونت خبرات في تشخيص طبيعة الأخطاء في الطريقة التي يتحدث بها الناس، وقد كنت ناجحة في المجمل في مساعدتهم على التحدث بصورة أكثر فاعلية. لكن اطلاعهم على المشكلة ومساعدتهم على معرفة ما يفعلونه حيالها لم ينجح في كل مرة. خلال عملي مع الأشخاص، أدركت أنه عندما أعلم أساليب الحركة المطلوبة لأجزاء مختلفة من الجسد من أجل تحسين المهارات الكلامية، يصبح البعض أكثر خجلًا وتحفظًا، وليس أقل، وبالتالي لا يتحسنون بالقدر المطلوب.