Words, Language & Grammar

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. This course covers European and Latin American...

It’s time for a dating revolution! Read by Kiiri Sandy and author Jennie Young. Listen to Jennie’s introduction of her method and her movement, and then hear her sign off the book with a love letter from her. Part reading from your favorite professor, part conversation with your funniest...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the number one fear in America....

The Story Grid breaks down the component parts of stories to identify the problems. And finding the problems in a story is almost as difficult as the writing of the story itself (maybe even more difficult)....

This new edition of The Writing Revolution adds guidance for teachers seeking a way to bring their students' writing ability up to rigorous state standards. As thousands of educators have already discovered, The Writing Revolution provides the road map they need, clearly explaining how to...

One person talks; the other listens. It's so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we actually are. Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with family members, romantic partners, colleagues, or friends? How do emotional...

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 your German to the next level with Paul...

Melissa Lucashenko is one of Australia's most admired and awarded novelists. She is renowned for writing about ordinary Australians and the extraordinary lives they lead.

“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...

Discover the power of (finally) getting unstuck, claiming your clarity, and becoming the person whose life you want to live–all through a simple self-care practice you can build into your daily routine. For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the...

There's a mantra real writers know but wannabe writers don’t. And the secret phrase is this: "Nobody wants to read your shit." Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional....

Whatever your role, this easy-to-use guide will empower you to step up to the microphone, tell your story and make an impact.

Almost One Million Sold! Conversationally Speaking has become the most popular book in the world teaching conversation skills. Millions of people have used it to learn the secrets of effective communication. This revised edition provides more ways to improve your conversation skills by giving...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel...

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 your French to the next level with Paul...

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...

This is the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today as a truly established global language....

It’s time for a dating revolution! Read by Kiiri Sandy and author Jennie Young. Listen to Jennie’s introduction of her method and her movement, and then hear her sign off the book with a love letter from her. Part reading from your favorite professor, part conversation with your funniest...

La palabra mágica es mucho más que una guía de escritura, es una conversación. Isabel Allende comparte los triunfos, errores y aprendizajes que los desafíos y las alegrías le han brindado a lo largo de los años. A partir de sus propias vivencias, este libro es una clase magistral para todo aquel que desee iniciar su propio viaje literario.

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century. In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and...

Quem leu, estudou, conviveu ou trabalhou com Magda Soares certamente teve sua vida marcada por sua presença. Um dos grandes nomes da educação brasileira – talvez o maior –, ela trabalhou por seus ideais até os últimos dias. Autora de obras clássicas, especialmente na área de alfabetização e letramento, ela fazia questão de estar próxima ao chão da escola.

From the history of the English language's arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this...

"10,000+ Daily Use English Sentences" is an invaluable resource for enhancing everyday English communication skills. This comprehensive guide covers a wide array of practical sentences used in conversations spanning greetings, dining, travel, and professional interactions. Each sentence is accompanied by clear explanations and usage tips, making it accessible for learners of all levels.

El «taller literario» de Borges: una obra única y reveladora sobre sus propias ficciones y su método de escritura.

Following his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel, award- winning author Walter Mosley delivers an eloquent treatise on the craft of fiction writing—part writing guide, part study of the mechanics of the genre. In his essential writing guide, This Year You Write Your Novel...

Learning a new language doesn't have to feel like homework. This audiobook series of short French romantic stories is designed to make language acquisition effortless and genuinely enjoyable — proof that the most effective way to learn is simply to get lost in a good story. Each tale is narrated in natural, contemporary French — the kind you'd actually encounter in conversation, in films, and on the streets of Paris or Lyon. A full English translation follows, giving you complete comprehension and context before the story is read in French a second time.

Elevate Your Vocabulary as You Sleep is an audio learning experience designed to expand your vocabulary, enrich your language, and refine your communication while your mind rests.

El 97% de las personas que empiezan una novela nunca la terminan. Si ya conocías este dato, enhorabuena: probablemente no necesites este libro. Si te ha sorprendido, sigue leyendo. Los manuales de escritura tradicionales te enseñan a escribir, pero convenientemente olvidan que escribir es solo la mitad del trabajo. La otra mitad —publicar, promocionar y sobrevivir emocionalmente— suele quedarse en tierra de nadie, como si fuera un tema del que no se habla en sociedad educada. Aquí vamos a hablar de todo.

Water shortages don’t happen overnight. They happen slowly, through years of delay, outdated systems, and missed opportunities. In Common-Sense Water for Growing Texas Towns, D.B. Cisneros breaks down the real problem facing growing communities: it’s not just a lack of water, it’s poor management of the water we already have. Drawing from real-world experience in water utilities, this book explains practical, affordable strategies towns can start using today.

In The Clear Path to Self-Publishing, you’ll learn the practical system successful independent authors use to write, publish, and launch their books on Amazon without getting lost in complicated strategies. This step-by-step guide walks you through every stage of the publishing journey so you can focus on what truly matters: finishing your book and sharing it with readers.

Worldbuilding can be overwhelming. Too little and your story feels hollow. Too much and you risk never finishing the project. This book offers a cure! Using the Just-In-Time Worldbuilding method, you'll create the right details at the right moment, building your world alongside your campaign or story. Inside, you'll find 84 guided exercises to develop geography, cultures, identities, and more. Each section blends practical theory with hands-on tools, ensuring your creativity serves the narrative.

I am a Ghostwriter, well, I was. I got paid by the word, but now that I'm changing careers, I feel it is only right that I pass on the method that supported me for the past 15 years. This book is that method.

You don’t need “a book.” You need a client-attracting asset that makes prospects see you as the obvious expert… trust you faster… and reach out already convinced you’re the right choice. The Book Writing Blueprint is a step-by-step system for business owners and entrepreneurs like you who want to write the right book—the one that positions you as a topic authority and magnetically attracts more new clients—without getting stuck, overwhelmed, or spinning your wheels for months (or years). If you’re ready to stop “thinking about writing a book”…

Stop memorizing endless vocabulary lists — and start understanding how the SAT actually tests words. SAT Vocabulary Decoded reveals the strategies behind one of the most misunderstood parts of the SAT: “Words in Context” questions. Instead of testing obscure dictionary definitions, the SAT challenges students to determine how a word is being used within a specific passage.

Already building your HSK 3 vocabulary? Ready to use Mandarin more naturally in daily life? Listen to New HSK (HSK 3.0): Level 3, Volume 2 continues your Mandarin audio training with 150 more HSK Level 3 words and useful example sentences — fully aligned with the official New HSK 3.0 Level 3...

From the internationally bestselling author of The Disappeared comes a profound meditation on the cultural impact of storytelling and testimony in five intimate and illuminating essays. In this moving collection, critically acclaimed novelist Kim Echlin examines how we turn to literature to...

With nine books published with imprints of Random House, Abrams, and Simon & Schuster, and more than twenty years of experience as an actor and director, author, writing teacher, and Bram Stoker Award Finalist Tom Leveen guides you through everything you need to improve your writing, make your dialogue shine, and get your book noticed and talked about by readers, agents, and editors alike!

Este livro, organizado em oito capítulos, reúne pesquisas que analisam a relação entre o fazer literário e as experiências humanas. As discussões transitam por temas como gênero, raça, classe social, identidade e memória, explorando como a escrita pode denunciar silenciamentos históricos e abrir caminhos para novas leituras.

O palavrão é parte viva da língua brasileira: divertido, explosivo, às vezes ofensivo, mas sempre carregado de força e significado. Este dicionário reúne, de forma inédita, os principais palavrões usados no Brasil, explorando suas origens, sentidos, contextos e até mesmo a intensidade de cada um através da inovadora Escala Fascinare. Mais do que um simples compilado de termos, esta obra é um mergulho na criatividade popular, no humor e na irreverência que fazem parte do nosso jeito de falar.

Christians are warriors for Christ, but we don't fight as the world fights. In 1839, English Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton penned the adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword." What is a writer's place in the war on evil? A writer's words can inspire a reader, but where does the writer go for encouragement, guidance, and inspiration? God gifted writers with a unique passion. Kat Heckenbach of Realm Makers Consortium once said, "…when you have a real passion for novel writing, you're going to get discouraged by the road bumps-because they are in the way of what you so desperately want."

“This verb-filled outing reads like a dream.” – Publishers Weekly (starred) “An almost shockingly adroit guide to how to make every word count.” —Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's English An elegant guide to the promise, power, and poetry of verbs...

Unlock the meaning behind everyday English. Speak with confidence. Think with clarity. Have you ever heard phrases like “break the ice,” “hit the nail on the head,” or “under the weather” and wondered what they really mean? Idioms are everywhere—in conversations, books, movies, and the workplace. But without understanding them, it’s easy to feel confused or left behind. This book gives you a clear, practical way to master idioms and start using them naturally in real life.