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...

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...

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....

"From the first moments of Natalie Goldberg's recording of Writing Down the Bones, her classic work on writing and life, listeners know they are hearing something wonderful"—AudioFile on Writing Down the Bones This program is read by the author. Bestselling author and teacher Natalie Goldberg...

Beyond Powerful Radio is a complete guide to becoming a powerful communicator for radio, Internet, TV, public speaking - anyone who wants to learn to communicate powerfully....

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.

This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Maori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Carry the essentials with you, and develop confidence in: * Basic pronunciation * Greetings * Dates and times * Meetings * Pepeha * Protocol * Whakatauki...

It’s time for a feminist revolution! How do you find a needle in a haystack? You burn the haystack to the ground. Among Dr. Jennie Young’s legion of fans, the “needle” is a long-term, committed partner and the “haystack” is the group of men available to date. So often women are...

An anthology of BBC Radio documentaries featuring the bestselling author Bill Bryson is the world's funniest travel writer, and a master of comic observation. His hugely popular books, spanning topics from linguistics to Shakespeare to the human body, have sold over 16 million copies and been...

Writing advice tends to be full of "rules" and "tips" which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In On Writing and Worldbuilding, we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider....

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and...

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...

“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...

Author Allison Fallon has led thousands of people just like you to find greater meaning by helping them write their story.

Public speaking, as Carnegie saw it, is a vital skill that can be attained through basic and repeated steps....

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...

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

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos. Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral...

A study of the words of your mouth presenting in serious simplicity the truth of: what you say is what you get.

'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning Italian with the...

In this book, award-winning author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn takes you step-by-step through the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a successful non-fiction book.

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...

Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lie Imagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee...

'This gripping book is destined to become THE book about Andrew Tate' Jon Ronson 'This is the behind the scenes investigation of the world's most famous misogynist (and one of the most famous people) on the internet . . . A fascinating insight into the power of his cult of personality and the...

With growing academic responsibilities, family commitments, and inboxes, scholars are struggling to fulfill their writing goals. A finished book - or even steady journal articles - may seem like an impossible dream....

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. This timely collection of essays and journalism - published together for the first time - spans two turbulent decades. With her trademark wit and wisdom, Lucashenko reflects on being caught in a siege, on the marginalised lives of prisoners and the urban poor, on Blak identity, Australian literature and on meeting her writing idol.

THE INSIDE STORY OF THE DR MUNJED AL MUDERIS DEFAMATION TRIAL - a brilliantly told testament to the power of investigative journalism to hold institutions and individuals accountable It all started when a daughter asked her father 'Are there any risks?'. Investigative journalist Charlotte Grieve...

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.

Satender Singh was born in Bhiwani, a small town located in southwest Haryana. He has become one of the most followed teacher in Spoken English on social media. His channel has crossed 3 million subscribers on YouTube. He is also active on Instagram, Facebook and conducts live classes on his official app. He has also appeared on shows like JOSH TALKS, Podcasts with SANDEEP MAHESHWARI, ACHARYA.

In this audiobook I have given all my knowledge and efforts what I learned in my life. This audiobook can be a light for Indian English learning students. The audiobook contains the easiest methods and rules of grammar to make people understand and help them to speak English in their day-to-day life.

Estas son las memorias de Martin Baron como director del Washington Post, una mirada profunda y autorizada para comprender el deterioro de la democracia estadounidense en los últimos años, el papel de la prensa y los equilibrios de poder entre el mundo empresarial y político.

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.

Leer no es un instinto, es ingeniería. Si tu velocidad de lectura sigue atada al ritmo de tu voz interna, estás operando con un software obsoleto. El lector veloz desmonta los hábitos ineficientes del aprendizaje tradicional para ofrecerte una reeducación biomecánica completa.

Durante toda su vida, la labor historiográfica, periodística y pedagógica de Carmen Iglesias ha girado sobre el principio del compromiso cívico y la convivencia. En sus escritos, lecciones o conferencias, la historia es un magnífico recreo que nos ilustra y nos enriquece, pero también es un saber imprescindible para avanzar en los principios del humanismo y la tolerancia, es decir, en la tarea de comprender con vocación ecuánime la complejidad y la ambivalencia de toda vida humana, en todo tiempo y circunstancia.

When you speak, you leave a unique voiceprint. It can command a room. Comfort a loved one. Invite opportunity. Create success. A powerful voiceprint isn’t reserved for professional speakers, it’s available to everyone. It’s available to you. Voice coach, Sally Prosser, takes you on a literary adventure that cleverly weaves raw stories with life-changing advice, helping you reclaim your vocal magic.

Durante muchos años, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, duquesa de Alba, quedó sepultada bajo demasiados estereotipos que no hacían justicia a un personaje fascinante. Este libro rescata a la mujer y al icono que marcó una época, se convirtió en una de las personas más famosas y admiradas del mundo y contribuyó, como pocas, a abrir España a la modernidad. Ella fue el mejor exponente de una aristocracia que se codeaba con escritores y artistas, que abrazaba la cultura y la moda, y que disfrutaba de una vida cosmopolita con amistades por todo el mundo.

Это один из тысячи диалогов, которые ежедневно можно услышать в книжном магазине, и один из миллиона вопросов, на которые приходится отвечать книготорговцу. На все эти вопросы вы найдете ответы, если прочитаете «Байки книготорговца». Но главное — поймаете ту атмосферу, ради которой становятся продавцами книг, и познакомитесь с самыми разными людьми, которые заходят в книжный, — иногда вовсе не затем, чтобы купить очередной бестселлер.

The act of reading is not merely a pastime; it is a vital skill that can significantly enhance personal and professional development. Engaging with texts allows individuals to explore new ideas, gain insights, and cultivate a deeper understanding of various subjects.

Die Ausgabe bietet praxisnahe Übungen zu Business-Englisch, thematisiert Innovation, Introvertierte, Anredeformen und Vokabular – ideal zur Verbesserung der Englischkenntnisse im Berufsalltag.

Prime Time starts from a different premise: your most meaningful chapter may still be ahead. It offers a path forward—toward renewed vitality, meaningful contribution, and active participation in shaping what comes next.

You've been here before. You make a solid point, logically sound, only to watch the conversation get hijacked. Suddenly, you're defending against a ridiculous exaggeration, a personal jab, or clever-sounding nonsense that has nothing to do with what you said. You get frustrated, derailed, and defeated—even though you know you're correct. You know you're right—so why do you keep losing the argument?

Is the first impression you make the best impression you can make? We all deliver presentations every day. Whether it’s a formal presentation, like representing your company at a conference, or an informal one, like ordering a café latte from the barista, you are presenting yourself for others to see, hear, and hopefully, accept. In each setting, you have a sincere desire to be seen and heard. With candor, grace and humor, Greta Muller taps into her extensive experience creating and delivering presentations to teach you how to tap into your greatest gifts and talents.

Almost everyone has a book inside them—a story to tell, a lesson to share, a message that could inspire or change lives. But too often, that dream stays locked away. Life gets busy. Doubts whisper, Who am I to write this? And another year slips by. It doesn’t have to be that way. Write Your Non-fiction Book in 30 Days is your invitation—and your roadmap—to finally bring your book to life.

When you speak, you leave a unique voiceprint. It can command a room. Comfort a loved one. Invite opportunity. Create success. A powerful voiceprint isn’t reserved for professional speakers, it’s available to everyone. It’s available to you. Voice coach, Sally Prosser, takes you on a literary adventure that cleverly weaves raw stories with life-changing advice, helping you reclaim your vocal magic. Voiceprint is funny, fierce, and unexpectedly deep. It’s like having a heart-to-heart with your wisest, sassiest friend who just happens to know the ins and outs of voice.

Veinticinco años han pasado desde la crónica más temprana de todas las que contiene esta antología del mejor periodismo de Leila Guerriero: un cuarto de siglo con los textos imprescindibles de la gran cronista en lengua española, quien ha revisado y ampliado esta edición para la ocasión. Frutos extraños es una lección magistral en la que la autora nos descubre la cara más sensible, vigorosa y palpitante de su oficio.