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.

'Moving, beautiful and important' FINANCIAL TIMES, BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2026 'Punchy and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES 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 Northern Italy, she spoke a...

“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...

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.

Harvard psychologist and TED star Amy Cuddy reveals how to unleash your boldest self to heighten your confidence, influence others, and perform at your peak. Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a...

'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...

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.

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn German - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our German language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the German 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 German vocabulary has never been easier!

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...

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...

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...

Want to learn to speak authentic French quickly and easily and have fun in the process? Designed to teach you to speak French while on the go, Power French Accelerated is a refreshingly intense, upbeat and positive 8 hour audio language program whose 144 study units establish a challenging pace and friendly tone that are designed to keep you constantly motivated and learning to speak and understand real spoken French at optimal speed.

Are we building platforms to reinforce the world we live in...or imagine the world we want? A frame-changing book about marketing, digital strategy, power, and culture-making: How to disrupt the dominant narratives that equate visibility with value, urgency with relevance, and content with worth...

Whether you’re preparing for exams, boosting professional communication, or simply aiming to feel more confident in daily conversations, this book gives you the tools you need. Organized step by step, it guides you through the most frequent and essential words in English, showing you how to use them naturally.

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.

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?

Wall Street Journal Bestseller From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership. As a leader in today's networked, information-dense business climate...

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