Words, Language & Grammar

'The most honest account of addiction I have read. This is an invaluable book'. – Tony Adams. 'I've known the Secret Drug Addict for many years and there is no one better to write about addiction. A must read'. – Neville Southall. What is an addict? Who is susceptible, and why? How can I...

The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland with the English language, a vast, sprawling linguistic tree with roots in Latin, French, and German. But the inhabitants of these islands originally spoke another tongue. Look closely enough and English contains traces of the Celtic soil from which it sprung, found in words like bog, loch, cairn, and crag. Today, this heritage can be found nowhere more powerfully than in modern-day Gaelic.

'With Maryam's questions, gentle guidance, and unwavering encouragement we wrote and delivered a talk about Squiggly Careers that's been watched by more than 2 million people. Now everyone can benefit in the way that we did. Having Maryam's book by your side means you will speak in a way that...

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Brought to you by Penguin. Narrated by Kirsty King featuring the voices of Alix Dunmore, Sebastian Humphreys and Georgina Sadler. How can you tell if someone is lying to you? Is it possible to separate the truth from lies in what people say? And when should you trust what you hear? Everyone lies...

The House That Joy Built is about how to give ourselves permission to be creative. It explores all the big fears that can block our creativity, and the permission we can meet those fears with – not simply to create, but to revel in the life-changing wonder and joy of doing so. It offers a jump-start for anyone whose desire to create is ruled by fear. In lyrical, inspirational prose, Holly Ringland examines her own sometimes difficult journey to a successful writing career and offers a wealth of encouragement for anyone who wants to unlock their imagination.

Brought to you by Penguin. This rare self-portrait from pioneering publisher, writer and cultural activist Margaret Busby underscores her powerful legacy and celebrates some of the people and places that have shaped her exceptional life Margaret Busby has been at the heart of cultural life in...

As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However, at age 32, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them, he dedicated himself to learning the...

"In Viral Voices, Carmine Gallo delivers a powerful roadmap for today's communicators."—Matt Abrahams, Lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and host of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast "An accessible roadmap for anyone needing to get their message across successfully... This is...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 36 ways to improve your writing Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These...

After decades of writing award-winning books on subjects ranging from poetry to art to liturgical seasons, celebrated author Marilyn McEntyre turns her attention to the vocation that has shaped her life. Start with a Word: On the Craft and Adventure of Writing is a literary masterclass that eschews drills and formulas in favor of close readings and refreshingly playful advice.

私たちは，ことばを通して世界を見たり，ものごとを考えたりする．では，異なる言語を話す日本人と外国人では，認識や思考のあり方は異なるのだろうか．

Over the past 6 years, Nicolas Cole has ghostwritten for more than 300 different industry leaders, C-Suite executives, founders of Silicon Valley startups, venture capitalists, and even Olympic athletes, Grammy-winning musicians, and New York Times bestselling authors. In 2017, Cole founded the first ghostwriting agency specializing in opinion articles online, and to date has ghostwritten more than 3,000 articles (under other people's names).

You wrote a book. Now what? You're staring at the 200-page masterpiece you banged out on your laptop. Your "baby" that you have agonized over. Rethought. Revised. Reframed.

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, where information flows freely and attention spans are fleeting, the ability to communicate effectively is more critical than ever. Yet so many of us struggle to articulate our thoughts clearly, connect with others authentically, and leave a lasting...

Writing the story of one's life sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. This warmhearted, encouraging guide helps listeners record the events of their lives for family and friends.

Enter your villain era with this indispensable resource for game masters and players eager to breathe life into their campaigns with captivating villains and complex antiheroes. In the varied and diverse worlds of tabletop RPGs, there are a myriad of genres, play styles, and creative...

What if every relationship followed the same simple structure—and you just never learned how to see it? In The CATR Theory™: The 4 Legs of Successful Personal and Professional Relationships. It’s NOT Rocket Science! (CATR: pronounced “cater”), Laurie Thibert introduces a framework that quietly explains why some relationships thrive while others fracture.

Es gibt Bücher, an denen man wächst und solche, an denen man scheitert. Bücher, die einen begeistern, gefangen nehmen, nicht mehr loslassen. Die einen empören, verstören, überfordern, zum Lachen oder zum Weinen bringen. Bestsellerautorin Meike Winnemuth ist zurück und widmet sich nach Weltreise und Garten einer weiteren Passion: dem Lesen. Von Seneca über Tolstoi zu Virginia Woolf und Sally Rooney, von der Bibel bis Fourth Wing liest sie einen Sommer lang alles, was ihr in die Finger kommt.

Presentations are scary! That's why so many of us feel that surge of anxiety, dread, and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could transform that fear into your greatest speaking asset? Well, the good news is: you absolutely can! The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so you can take advantage of all the rich opportunities that public speaking has to offer. Get buy-in for your ideas, connect better with others, and strengthen your ability to exert influence on the world.

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal.

Master Public Speaking, Captivate Any Audience, and Unlock the Power of Your VoiceWhat differentiates impactful public speakers from the rest? Say it with Impact is a practical guide that will take anyone from where they are to becoming a more successful speaker. The book equips readers with mastering seven keys, including Confidence, Mindset, Full Body Power, Unlocking your Breath and Voice, and Practice, to present with confidence and emotionally connect with any audience.

Theresa Miller has spent decades working as a journalist and now media trainer, coaching people across all industries–from CEOs and academics to climate campaigners, entrepreneurs and artists–to communicate confidently, clearly and concisely. In Speak Up, she shows you how to successfully share your expertise and experience with an audience–whether it’s creating an inspiring work presentation or media release, blitzing a job interview or nailing your message on a podcast, panel, TV or radio interview.

La plupart des gens dans notre société savent lire, mais peu d'entre eux le font efficacement et rapidement. Dans ce livre, je vais essayer de vous faire découvrir la lecture rapide. Cette tendance de lecture très populaire est basée sur des méthodes qui vous permettent de lire jusqu'à trois fois plus vite, et ce avec peu de pratique et d'effort. Vous découvrirez différentes techniques et méthodes de lecture rapide et apprendrez à les utiliser grâce à des exercices. Vous apprendrez également à lire plus efficacement et à mémoriser à long terme les informations obtenues pendant la lecture.

Vous devez faire une présentation ou un exposé dans le cadre de votre travail, de l'école ou des études ? Qu'il s'agisse d'une brève présentation ou d'un exposé plus long dans le cadre d'un séminaire, les conditions sont les mêmes. Vous n'êtes pas de ceux qui peuvent parler sans crainte devant les autres et qui sont à l'aise dans leur discours ? Au contraire, vous êtes excité et vous avez l'impression de ne pas pouvoir sortir un son juste avant de parler ? Bonne nouvelle : parler en public peut s'apprendre !