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“Person to person” (and “station to station”), “bar sinister,” “the weed of crime bears bitter fruit,” “between the devil and the deep blue sea,” “will o’ the wisp,” “poor as Job’s turkey” . . . these are just a few phrases that were once part of everyday speech. However, due to our evolving language and other cultural changes, there are hundreds of phrases poised on the brink of extinction. Can such endangered phrases be saved? And if so, why? These are questions Steven D. Price, award-winning author and keen observer of the passing linguistic scene, answers in this challenging and captivating compilation. It is sure to increase your appreciation of the English language’s ebb and flow—and enhance your own vocabulary along the way. |
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The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman How do you communicate your love to your wife or husband?  It’s a simple concept, but one many people struggle with, not because they don’t love, but because you may not be communicating your love in a language they understand.  In this summary of The Five Love Languages, you will learn how to identify, understand and speak your spouses primary love language. Most people tend to show others love using their own love language instead of the love language of their spouse. If couples are willing to identify the love language that speaks to their spouse, they can then work to express their love and commitment in a way that their spouse will understand. This summary of The Five Love Languages will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse while guiding or putting your marriage on the right path. What you will learn in this Summary of The Five Love Languages In this summary, you will learn: — How to keep your spouse’s “love tank” full. — What are the five love languages — How to identify the primary love language you and your spouse communicate in — How you can take an online survey to discover your primary love languages — What to do when your feelings of affection fade — Why you have to be aware of how primary love language and how that will help you better communicate to your spouse — How to Love the Unlovely — How application of the five love languages can help you to restore your marriage or relationship — How you can adapt your new understanding of the five love languages to your relationship with your children Have the Marriage you Want In The Five Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, who is Senior Associate Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, shares his years of research and experience of helping couples to strengthen and rebuild their marriages by learning how to communicate in their spouses style.  The Five Love Languages book has sold over 5 million copies and has been translated into over 36 languages. Who is the Summary For ? We have written this book with you in mind. Like you, we are busy professionals who believe in lifelong, continuous learning. If you have been trying to find the time to read The Five Love Languages or in you are looking for a refresher, this is the book you need to pick up. In writing this summary for Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages, we read and worked through the book in a way that is very similar to the way you would study a textbook, we took detailed notes, made key annotations throughout the book and in this executive summary we bring the important details to the table so you have the information you need in order to put your new found knowledge to work. Take Action Now – Scroll up & click the buy button today. |
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This indispensable reference guide, first published in 1997 and now in its fourth edition, has been fully updated to reflect current, important changes in Canadian law. Every Canadian’s Guide to the Law unfolds in a clear, accessible “cradle-to-grave” format, addressing issues from fetal rights to human rights, from teen sexuality to marriage and divorce, from workplace issues to will and estate issues. Linda Silver Dranoff provides insight into the process of law and how it responds to changing social values, revealing how laws evolve over time and pointing to future trends. The new edition addresses important legal developments, including significant changes to family law -- from stricter rules against non-disclosure and non-payment to tough orders against parental alienation, from revised pension-sharing rules to the novelty of three or more support-paying parents for some children. This encyclopedic guide elucidates new rights for the self-employed, drastic changes to retirement rules, laws against identity theft, dramatic changes to criminal law sentencing and upgraded protections for children, and more. As the number of self-represented litigants continues to grow, the need for an easy-to-understand and comprehensive guide to Canadian law has never been greater. |
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'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself' Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. |
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Practical tactics to grow your willpower, stop procrastination, focus like a laser, and achieve whatever you set your mind to. Following through and finishing what you start- more valuable skills than you realize. They are a combination of traits that enables you to create the life you want - without having to compromise or wait. The alternative is a status quo that you’re stuck in. Is your life a series of unfinished tasks and intentions? That stops now. Finish What You Start is a unique deep dive into the psychology and science of accomplishment, productivity, and getting things done. It takes a thorough look why we are sometimes stuck, and gives detailed, step by step solutions you can start using today. Every phase of finishing and following through is covered, and even productivity pros will be able to learn something new. Above all else, this is a guide to understanding your brain and instincts better for optimal results. Channel massive productivity and mental toughness. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Resist distractions, de-motivation, temptations, laziness, and excuses. •The surprising motivations that push us past obstacles. • How daily rules and a manifesto can help you achieve. •Valuable and insightful mindsets to view productivity from entirely new lights. Seize self-control and finally accomplish your big and small goals. •The science and tactics to beating procrastination easily. • Focus and willpower pitfalls you are probably committing at this very moment. •How to beat distractions, remain focused, stay on task, and get to what matters - consistently. Transform your life through productive habits and avoiding mental traps. |
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Calibrate Yamaha YPAO and get remarkable results! Transform Your Home Cinema into a THX-calibrated Theatre. In this comprehensive manual, owner and editor of Simple Home Cinema shares his tips and tricks to getting exceptional Yamaha YPAO results including: 1. Improved sound quality and speech intelligibility 2. Maximised subwoofer performance with smoother and tighter bass! 3. The walls literally disappear and the sound comes from beyond the walls! 4. Gorgeous natural reverberations like in a purpose-built multiplex! This guide reveals the secrets to getting amazing results with Yamaha YPAO including: • How to set up your speakers and your room for optimum results • The mic patterns that will work best in your room o 1 tight and 1 medium pattern – these patterns will allow you to prioritise imaging even in larger spaces. o 1 wide pattern – this is a fail safe pattern – and what is included on the blog! o Notes on designing your own mic pattern o Advice for multiple rows of seating • Configuration changes within your receiver that will allow you to maximise YPAO • How to choose the ideal subwoofer location in your room to maximise sub performance o 2 procedures and 2 scoring sheets to help with your subwoofer placement – just use your ears o Multi-Sub optimisation by integrating with Multi Sub Optimiser (MSO) • Troubleshooting YPAO – how to troubleshoot issues with YPAO including disjointed surround sound fields and subwoofer issues – step by step • New Chapter: Loudness Compensation and YPAO Volume (new in v3.0) o Including implementing house curves based on loudness compensation principles (new in v3.0) o New Curve Editor Excel Tool (new in v3.0) o New Loudness Memories Excel Tool (new in v3.0) • New section on Extra bass including measurements (new in v3.0) • New Chapter: Editing Manual PEQs (new in v3.0) • How to integrate YPAO with Dirac Live • The DOs and DON’Ts of running YPAO • What to do after running YPAO and configure crossovers, equalisation, surround levels and other settings to get ideal sound • 70+ pages of dense but easy to understand material based on 100s of hours of researchand testing • Lots of easy to understand explanations to guide you through each step of the process. • Lots of new diagrams explaining the concepts in a visual manner (new in v3.0) |
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You loved "French Short Stories: Volume 1" and asked for more stories! Here it is! Your new French book for beginners and intermediates - " French Short Stories: Volume 2 "! Improve your French with 30 easy French stories for beginners and intermediates. 30 brand-new, easy-to-read French stories designed to enhance your French skills. Just like in Volume 1, each story in this volume covers everyday topics, ranging from travel and friendship to family and more. Written in a clear and concise manner, these stories are tailor-made for learners looking to expand their French vocabulary and comprehension. Written by an experienced French teacher, "French Short Stories: Volume 2" maintains the same user-friendly format that made the first volume a hit. With carefully crafted questions and answers accompanying each story, you'll have ample opportunities to test your understanding and solidify your grasp of the language. Dedicate 15 minutes a day to reading one story, and you'll witness remarkable progress in your French proficiency within a month! Each chapter includes: -  A French short story  easily readable with only  250 words and h ighlighted focused vocabulary  to learn faster. - The  English translation  of each story. -  Focused vocabulary including parts of speech , in French and in English. -  Multiple choice questions  for beginners. -  Short answer questions  for intermediate. But not only! At the end of the book, you will find a  French-English glossary  of all the highlighted vocabulary in the stories.   Improve your listening skills Each story has been recorded in slow and clear French by a native French speaker (me). Download the audio of all the stories for free and start improving your French listening skills today. Grab your copy today and take your French to the next level! |
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Are you searching for captivating French reading material tailored for low to high-intermediates? Look no further! Presenting " French Long Stories " — a collection of immersive narratives designed to enhance your French language skills. Why Choose French Long Stories? 5 Easy-to-Read Stories:  Dive into five long stories that cover a range of everyday topics. Each story is crafted in clear and concise language, ensuring accessibility for intermediates. Focused Vocabulary:  Accelerate your learning with highlighted vocabulary that aids in quicker comprehension. Each story includes essential words and phrases and parts of speech, making it a seamless learning experience. Comprehensive Learning:  Test your understanding with multiple sets of questions and answers for each story. Whether you're a low or high intermediate learner, these exercises will reinforce your vocabulary and comprehension skills. Authored by a French Teacher: Written by an experienced French teacher, this book is tailored to cater to learners ranging from low to high intermediates. It's the perfect reading material after reading the first two volumes of this series.  Inclusive Learning Resources: Free Audio Recordings:  Elevate your learning with free audio recordings of each story. Immerse yourself in the authentic pronunciation delivered by a native French speaker (me), enhancing your listening skills. Comprehensive Glossary:  Find a French-English glossary at the end of the book, summarizing all highlighted vocabulary. This valuable resource consolidates your learning and serves as a handy reference. Embark on a journey to read, truly comprehend, and enjoy French. Grab your copy of "French Long Stories" and don't forget to have fun learning! |
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A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in Ukrainian with English translations. Фотографічний довідник близько 3000 опорних слів і фраз. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language companion and guide to life and culture in the British Isles for Ukrainian speakers. українською мовою з перекладом на аглійську мову. Ця приваблива кишенькова книжка є чудовим англомовним супутником і провідником в життя і культуру Британських островів для українськомовних людей. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to illustrate key words. A helpful index allows you to find words quickly. Повсякденні слова упорядковані за темами з ретельно підібраними сучаними картинками для ілюстрації ключових слів. Корисний алфавітний покажчик дозволяє знайти слова швидко. 3,000 essential words and phrases for modern life in the UK are at your fingertips with topics covering food and drink, home life, work and school, shopping, sport and leisure, transport, health, and the environment. У Ваших руках 3000 важливих слів і фраз для сучасного життя у Великій Британії за темами, які охоплюють їжу та напої, домашнє життя, роботу та школу, відвідування магазину, спорт і вільний час, здоров'я та нвколишнє середовище. Great care has been given to represent modern British culture and enhance your experience of the UK and its people, including customs, celebrations, and festivals. Велика увага була приділена відображенню сучасної британської культури, щоб збільшити Ваш досвід стосовно Великобританії та її людей, включаючи традиції, святкування і фестивалі. Plus, you can download free English audio files to hear native speakers pronounce the word for each image and perfect your pronunciation, available from collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual До того ж, Ви можете безоплатно завантажити аудіофайли, щоб почути вимову слів англійською від носія мови до кожної картинки, щоб покращити свою вимову, доступно на сайті collinsdictionary.com/resources#visual About the author Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 |
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Hundreds of essential vocabulary words for a high Celpip score. Improve your CELPIP score by mastering new vocabulary words. You'll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what they mean and then get an opportunity to practice what you've learned. It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on this important exam. This book is written for high-intermediate to advanced English learners who want to score 10+ on the CELPIP exam. Jackie Bolen has fifteen years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all! She's helped thousands of students improve their scores on English proficiency exams, including the CELPIP. Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... •Have hundreds of words and expressions in English at your fingertips. •Open doors for future academic programs or jobs. •See how these words and phrases are used in real life. •Become more confident with English. •Have some fun while learning vocab. •Improve your CELPIP score. These are the vocabulary words that you'll hear over and over again in real life, as well as on both version of the CELPIP. Spend time mastering them and you'll be speaking, reading, writing and listening in English like a pro. CELPIP Vocabulary Practice, Levels 10+ by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated, while consistently improving your English skills. Buy the book today! |
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Essential English vocabulary words for the CELPIP. Improve your CELPIP score by mastering new vocabulary words. You'll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what they mean and then get an opportunity to practice what you've learned. Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to... •Have hundreds of words and expressions in English at your fingertips. •Open doors for future academic programs or jobs. •See how these words and phrases are used in real life. •Become more confident with English. •Have some fun while learning vocab. •Improve your CELPIP score. It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary and score higher on the this important exam. This book is written for high-intermediate to advanced English learners who want to score 7-9 on the CELPIP exam. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all! She's helped thousands of students improve their scores on English proficiency exams, including the CELPIP. CELPIP Vocabulary Practice, Levels 7-9 by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated, while consistently improving your English skills. Buy the book today! |
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Have you been trying to learn Japanese and simply can’t find the simple way to discover new words? Are you tired of having to pore through boring textbooks and complicated material that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language more effectively without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in Japanese, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen. Did you know that — according to an important study — learning the top two thousand (2000) most frequently used words will enable you to understand up to 84% of all non-fiction and 86.1% of fiction literature and 92.7% of oral speech? Those are amazing stats, and this book will take you even further than those numbers! In this book: - A detailed introduction with tips and tricks on how to improve your learning – here, you will learn the basics to get you started on this marvelous list of Japanese terms! - A list of 2000 of the most common words in Japanese and their translations - An example sentence for each word – in both Japanese and English - Finally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tips Don’t look any further, we’ve got what you need right here! In fact, we’re ready to turn you into a Japanese speaker… are you ready to become one? |
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Improve your TOEFL, TOIEC, CELPIP, or IELTS score! This book is designed for intermediate-advanced English learners (C1+, IELTS 7+, TOEIC 700+, TOEFL 90+, CELPIP 8.5+). You'll see the words and expressions used in a dialogue, find out what they mean and then get an opportunity to practice. It's everything you need to improve your English vocabulary in a big way. Pick up a copy of this learning English tool if you want to... •Have hundreds of words and expressions in American English at your fingertips. •See how they are used in real life. •Improve your American English with 100 interesting lessons. •Speak English fluently and confidently. •Have some fun while learning English vocabulary. •Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, CELPIP or IELTS score. •Learn English as an adult. Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. With her help, you'll improve your English vocabulary skills in no time at all! These are the vocabulary words that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Spend time mastering them and you'll be speaking, reading, writing and listening in English like a pro. Speak fluently, gain some confidence, and improve your English exam scores. Yes, it really is that easy with these 100 engaging and interactive vocabulary lessons! The English Vocabulary Masterclass for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and CELPIP by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills. Get your copy of this ESL workbook for adults. |
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My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry: by Fredrik Backman | Conversation Starters Elsa is a special needs child who is unable to make friends at school and because of her parents’ divorce, she is even further affected. However, she does get along great with her grandmother. When her grandmother dies, Elsa is devastated. After her death, Granny gave her the task of delivering letters to different people whose past she wants Elsa to understand. Woven in the plot of My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry are the fairy tales that Granny told Elsa over the years. It is up to Elsa to connect the dots and understand which fantasy characters from the “Land of Almost Awake” are represented by whom in real life.    A Brief Look Inside: EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER  than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to  bring us beneath the surface of the page  and invite us into the world that lives on.  These questions can be used to..  Create Hours of Conversation: • Foster a deeper understanding of the book  • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups  • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately  • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before  Disclaimer : This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource to supplement the original book, enhancing your experience of The Book Thief. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters . |
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A handy 3-in-1 German study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand German reference and revision guide. This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. • Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real German illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology. • Verbs: you will find 127 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real German to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. • Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in German. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important German verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in German. About the author Pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 |
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All the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in French—now with an enhanced app featuring text-to-speech! If you are a beginning to intermediate French language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you need—instruction, clear explanations, and comparisons to English grammar—to build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in French. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Complete French Grammar, Premium Fifth Editio n covers all aspects of French grammar that you need to master, from all the key verb tenses to noun, adjective, pronoun, and prepositions use. Crystal-clear explanations, realistic examples and an extensive array of engaging exercises help you focus your efforts on the practical aspects of communicating in French. With an additional boost from the high-frequency vocabulary used throughout the book and an answer key for reference and quick feedback, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar is the most indispensable resource to help you upgrade your command of the language. • Proven approach to learning helps you get a handle on French grammar right away, and build on your learnings as you go • Enhanced audio support online and via mobile app, including recordings of the answers to more than 150 exercises and hundreds of example sentences throughout the book • NEW: Additional vocabulary and usage exercises • NEW: Enhanced app features including text-to-speech |
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Utilize restorative practices to create a safe, accepting, and equitable school climate where learning can flourish.When students have unfinished learning, educators create opportunities for students to learn. Unfortunately, this role seems to end when it comes to behavior. How can we turn behavior into a teachable moment?The Restorative Practices Playbook details a set of practices designed to teach prosocial behaviors based on strong relationships and a commitment to the well-being of others. Implementing restorative practices establishes a positive academic and social-emotional learning environment while building students' capacity to self-regulate, make decisions, and self-governthe very skills students need to achieve. In this eye-opening, essential playbook, renowned educators Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey support educators with the reflection prompts, tools, examples, and strategies needed to create restorative practices around several key concepts: A restorative school culture, grounded in respect, that builds agency and identity, establishes teacher credibility, sets high expectations, and fosters positive relationships Restorative conversations that equip adults and students with the capacity to resolve problems, make decisions, and arrive at solutions in ways that are satisfactory and growth-producing Restorative circles that promote academic learning through dialogue, build consensus in decision making, and help participants reach resolution through healing Formal restorative conferences that foster guided dialogue between victim(s) and offender(s) and include plans for re-entry into the school communityBy becoming adept in the skillful use of restorative practices, educators will foster equitable discipline that reduces exclusion and creates a school community driven by relationships and respect. |
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Are you struggling with your dissertation? Have you started too late and now you're panicking?Help is here! Your Dissertation in Education is a straight-forward, plain English guide to doing and writing your project. It will take you from start to finish, with practical and friendly advice on every page. This second edition includes:- A new Foundations section with the concepts and tools you need to get started- An expanded guide to methodology and writing about methods- A new chapter on mixed methodsAn essential companion on your dissertation journey, this book is ideal for students across education, including teacher training, early childhood and education studies.The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success! |
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"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for beginner to intermediate level language learners, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · Full plot summary · A bilingual word list · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable. |
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Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to:  • Streamline and maximize your study time  • Conquer procrastination  • Absorb the material quickly and effectively  • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not  • Target the paper topics that wow professors  • Provide A+ answers on exams  • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class. |
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An essential tool for our post-truth world: a witty primer on logic—and the dangers of illogical thinking—by a renowned Notre Dame professor Logic is synonymous with reason, judgment, sense, wisdom, and sanity. Being logical is the ability to create concise and reasoned arguments—arguments that build from given premises, using evidence, to a genuine conclusion. But mastering logical thinking also requires studying and understanding illogical thinking, both to sharpen one’s own skills and to protect against incoherent, or deliberately misleading, reasoning. Elegant, pithy, and precise,  Being Logical  breaks logic down to its essentials through clear analysis, accessible examples, and focused insights. D. Q. McInerney covers the sources of illogical thinking, from naïve optimism to narrow-mindedness, before dissecting the various tactics—red herrings, diversions, and simplistic reasoning—the illogical use in place of effective reasoning. An indispensable guide to using logic to advantage in everyday life, this is a concise, crisply readable book. Written explicitly for the layperson, McInerny’s  Being Logical  promises to take its place beside Strunk and White’s  The Elements of Style  as a classic of lucid, invaluable advice. Praise for Being Logical “Highly readable . . . D. Q. McInerny offers an introduction to symbolic logic in plain English, so you can finally be clear on what is deductive reasoning and what is inductive. And you’ll see how deductive arguments are constructed.” — Detroit Free Press “McInerny’s explanatory outline of sound thinking will be eminently beneficial to expository writers, debaters, and public speakers.” — Booklist “Given the shortage of logical thinking, And the fact that mankind is adrift, if not sinking, It is vital that all of us learn to think straight. And this small book by D.Q. McInerny is great. It follows therefore since we so badly need it, Everybody should not only but it, but read it.” —Charles Osgood |
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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. Robert's Rules of Order  is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Sample rules for electronic meetings Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief , a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it. |
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In this sequel to "Momente in München", Dino travels up north to Hamburg, Germany's second largest city and home to one of the biggest ports in Europe. Fresh off the train, he stumbles over an apartment offer which seems too good to be true, but of course there is a catch. Coping with new neighbors and a strange dialect, he soon begins to wonder whether he bit off more than he can chew. Stroll through the city of Hamburg, learn about local sights and sounds, and improve your German effortlessly along the way! This book is designed to help beginners make the leap from studying isolated words and phrases to reading (and enjoying) naturally flowing German texts. Using simplified sentence structures and a very basic vocabulary, this collection of short stories is carefully crafted to allow even novice learners to appreciate and understand the intricacies of coherent German speech. Each chapter comes with a complete German-English dictionary, with a special emphasis on collocative phrases (high frequency word combinations), short sentences and expressions. By working with these “building blocks” instead of just single words, learners can accelerate their understanding and active usage of new material and make the learning process more fluid and fun. |
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Improve your English speaking and vocabulary! Find out how to make small talk, deal with emergencies, and lots more with English for real life. You'll find more than 1000 English expressions and phrases that are used in everyday life situations by Native English speakers. Pick up a copy of this ESL book for adult beginners if you want to... •Learn some new English expressions and phrases •Have a variety of authentic dialogues at your fingertips •Improve your American English •Speak English fluently and confidently •Have some fun while learning English •Improve your TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS score •Make learning English for adults easy Jackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. She has written dialogues filled with helpful sentences, expressions, and phrases in American English, plus each section has practice opportunities to make what you learned more memorable. You'll improve your English vocabulary and conversational skills in no time at all! It's the learning English tool you shouldn't be without. These are the English sentences that you'll hear over and over again in real life. Speak more fluently and gain some confidence with this book. Pick up this ESL workbook for adults, filled with English expressions for real life today. 1001 English Expressions and Phrases by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills. |
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Do you know what the number 1 language learning principle is to catapult your French fluency? To the enjoy the material! The biggest mistake language learners make is studying boring, difficult grammar material that causes them to fall asleep before they even speak a single word! Do you struggle with learning French and the embarrassment of pronunciation? Do you get confused trying to figure out irregular verbs? How about placing the accent in the correct place? Do all of the false friends and tricky vocabulary make your head spin? As a beginner, in fact, studying these is not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn a new language. Is this how children learn their language skills? Of course not. We believe that reading engaging and fun stories that you can actually understand will create an " emotional glue " between you the reader and the newly acquired knowledge. That is exactly what inspired us to continue our series of French Short Stories. Enter French Stories for Beginners Vol 2 :You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will not only help you to dramatically expand your vocabulary but it gives you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Boost your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional French short stories! All stories are written with beginner French learners in mind using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations . With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of French to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their French language skills. How to Read French Short Stories for Beginners Vol 2: Each story contains an important lesson in the French language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations.A summary in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about.At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time!Finally, you'll be given clever questions in French, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have failed multiple times in the past to learn French, these short stories will give you the rocket fuel you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol 2 and start learning the fun way! |
