Language Power

You may think you speak only one language. In fact, your mind is interpreting multiple codes of communication. Some people speak Spanish, some Mandarin. Some speak poetry, some are fluent in maths. Humans are built for multilingualism. Drawing on cutting-edge research and theory, delivered with wit and lucid insight, psycholinguist Viorica Marian explores the ways in which the mind uses multiple languages and how, in doing so, we can open the doors to unique forms of creativity, brain health and cognitive control.

“Sparkles with insight.”—Daniel Pink A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2023 A New Scientist Best Science Book A Publishers Weekly Summer Read 2023 Recommendation One of Next Big Idea Club’s "7 Books that Reveal the Wonders of Writing and Language" One of Inc.’s “13 Psychology...

'Full of compelling advice on how to lead more effectively by choosing your words more wisely' -ADAM GRANT, author of Originals and Give and Take Your words matter more than you think Most of us use the language we inherited from a time when workers worked with their hands and managers worked...

‘Beautiful, thought-provoking, and compelling' SUSIE DENT 'An extremely moving, passionate plea' CAL FLYN ________________________________ As Sophia Smith Galer’s Nonna lay dying, she realised it wasn’t just a beloved grandmother she was losing – it was the language she spoke, too. From...

Beloved Jesuit priest and author of the inspirational bestsellers Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to the Choir returns with a call to witness the transformative power of tenderness, rooted in his lifetime of experience counseling gang members in Los Angeles. Over the past thirty years, Gregory...

Language, Society and Power is an accessible introduction to studying language in a variety of social contexts. This book examines the ways language functions, how it influences the way we view society and how it varies according to age, ethnicity, class and gender. It considers whether...

An urgent, globe-spanning exploration of languages at risk, from Kichwa to Ukrainian, that asks: What do we lose—culturally, politically, and personally—when a language is silenced? “A vivid, hopeful portrait of how people around the world are staying connected to their linguistic roots...

Thirty seconds. Five steps. Reclaim your interpreting career. What if you could reclaim your interpreting career, avoid burnout, and find joy in the work you do...all due to a process that takes (sometimes less) than 30 seconds? With Pocket Power, you’ll discover a simple five-step practice, one that’s easy to remember, even easier to implement that will equip you with everything you need to transform your interpreting career.

The average reader instantly recognizes 30,000 to 70,000 words—with no need to sound them out. How does that happen? Through a process called orthographic mapping. This audiobook explains the process by which readers embed words into their long-term memories, and the instruction necessary to help K-5 students do just that.

Although you may not be speaking right now, there is so much that you are saying without even utilizing the spoken word. Your eyebrows may be raised, your fingers tips could be dancing along the seam of your pants, or your feet could be tapping rapidly on the floor. These random, unconscious, yet perfectly normal bouts of action are commonly known as body language. This is the way that our body speaks without us having to verbally speak a single word. Isn't that amazing?

This global history as the Chinese would write it gives brilliant and unconventional insights for understanding China's role in the world, especially the drive to "Make China Great Again." We in the West routinely ask: "What does China want?" The answer is quite simple: the superpower status it...

THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS Men and women may be equal- but their brains work in completely different ways. Not better. Not worse. Just different. Prepare to laugh, curse and most of...

Master Dutch with Learn Dutch - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Dutch vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Dutch in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Dutch - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Dutch language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Dutch language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Dutch vocabulary has never been easier!

This international bestseller explains everything you need to know about body language: how to read it, and how to use it to your advantage. What people say is often very different to what they think or feel. Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's...

The Power of Body Language is your practical, personal playbook for getting what you desire from others—and zoning in on what others are saying to you without words. In an insightful and engaging narrative peppered with fascinating facts, nationally renowned body-language expert Tonya Reiman illuminates the hidden meaning behind specific gestures, facial cues, stances, and body movements, giving you a life-changing, career-saving, troubleshooting skill.

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Master English with Learn English - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn English vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking English in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn English - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our English language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the English language.

Delve into the fascinating realm of human perception with "The Power of Perception Bundle." This extraordinary audiobook collection features two essential titles that provide you with invaluable insights into the subtle cues of body language and the art of detecting covert manipulation.

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