Words, Language & Grammar

Let te reo Maori advocate and expert Scotty Morrison teach you the basics of the Maori language in easy 30-minute lessons - anywhere, anytime....

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again....

A Maori Phrase a Day offers a fun and easy entry into the Maori language....

Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy....

The key principles of stand-up comedy can be applied to your speaking engagements and presentations to make you funnier, more interesting, and better looking (or at least two of the three)....

Syd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry's gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.

BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, offers a practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly....

Book coach and editor Molly McCowan takes you through the self-editing process in 13 detailed lessons, using a step-by-step method designed to reduce overwhelm and to structure the revision process in the most productive way possible....

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....

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....

ry these ingenious, Zen-based exercises to expand your writing skills ¿ or just for fun....

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller....

A charming and indispensable tour of two thousand years of the written word, Shady Characters weaves a fascinating trail across the parallel histories of language and typography....

The book explores various storytelling elements, including plot, conflict, and dialogue. Egri's insights into conflict are particularly noteworthy, emphasizing its role as the driving force in a narrative. He guides writers on building and escalating tension to captivate and engage audiences....

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing....

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Sunday Times bestseller THE SCIENCE OF STORYTELLING, acclaimed story guru Will Storr shows you how to engage and influence your audience to create irresistible pitches, build rock solid brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma and authenticity.

Translating Myself and Others is a collection of candid and disarmingly personal essays by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, who reflects on her emerging identity as a translator as well as a writer in two languages.

Curso de inglés definitivo: Intermedio es un curso íntegramente diseñado para estudiar por cuenta propia y en él se sintetizan las principales líneas del sistema de enseñanza de Richard Vaughan....

As indie publishing flourishes, many, many myths form around this new booming area of publishing....

What will it take to stop gendered violence?What went wrong? Australian governments promised to end violence against women and children in a single generation.

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section....

For anyone who's trying to make sense of their life, who wants to get unstuck from the patterns that hold them back, hear this incredible news: everything you need for the freedom you want is entirely within reach....

The Phaedrus by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues....

Every time we open our mouths, we have an effect on ourselves and the way others perceive us. The ability to speak clearly and confidently can make or break a presentation, an important meeting....

Three former CIA officers - among the world’s foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior - share their proven techniques for uncovering a lie.....

What will it take to stop gendered violence?What went wrong? Australian governments promised to end violence against women and children in a single generation.

Master the art of English grammar with this updated edition of the bestselling guide, The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, featuring fresh examples and quizzes to test your knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for business professionals, students, and anyone looking to improve their English language proficiency.

Maori at Home is the perfect introduction to the Maori language. A highly practical, easy and fun resource for everyday New Zealanders, it covers the basics of life in and around a typical Kiwi household.

From the ruins of Persepolis to lawless outposts of the crumbling Ottoman Empire, The Mesopotamian Riddle whisks you on a wild adventure through the golden age of archaeology in an epic quest to understand our past.

After writing three critically acclaimed memoirs and a decade of teaching memoir workshops at every level, Elissa Altman has helped students face the elephant in every writer’s room: how to craft the stories that are most vital to them despite the voices that have told them not to. Permission is a master course, not only on how to craft memoir, but how to begin and keep going when you’ve been told you can’t, and how to how to give yourself permission to transcend the fear that keeps vital stories from being written.

Na ponta da língua não busca ser um mero guia de etimologia. Mais do que ensinar ao leitor a origem das palavras, Caetano W. Galindo—autor de Latim em pó, êxito de crítica e público—nos dá as ferramentas para que possamos, também, ser investigadores do nosso português.

How to Become a Public Speaker by William Pittenger is a comprehensive guide designed to equip aspiring speakers with the necessary tools to communicate effectively and persuasively. Written in an engaging and instructive style, the book explores the fundamental principles of oratory, from organizing thoughts with clarity to delivering speeches with confidence and passion.

87 palabras japonesas que son mucho más que palabras, que son conceptos, certeras reflexiones y pequeñas píldoras de sabiduría oriental, a cargo de Marcos...

Partiendo de conceptos básicos (¿qué es una escena?, ¿qué es una secuencia?, ¿cómo lograr el clímax de un acto?, ¿cómo lograr el clímax de una película?) McKee muestra el misterio de las estructuras, explica las características de cada género, define la importancia de la ambientación, la diferencia entre la caracterización y la realidad de un personaje, en suma, todo aquello que hace que un guión destaque por encima de los demás.

Unlock the power of language and transform your confidence with "Instructions for Developing Self-Efficacy in Language." This essential guidebook is crafted for learners, educators, and language enthusiasts eager to elevate their linguistic abilities and self-belief. Dive into a rich tapestry of proven strategies and practical exercises designed to enhance your language skills while bolstering your self-assurance. Discover how to break down the barriers of doubt and achieve linguistic mastery by harnessing the science of self-efficacy.

Karen Hough doesn't want you to be "perfect." People fear public speaking because they worry about having to conform to all sorts of handed-down rules that tie them up in knots and put their audiences to sleep. It's authenticity and passion that win people over, she says, not "polish." But you can't be authentic if you’re following guidelines that drain the life and personality out of your presentation. Hough debunks over a dozen myths about presenting to make it more fun and natural for everyone.

Deve tenere una conferenza o una presentazione per il suo lavoro, la sua scuola o i suoi studi? Che si tratti di una breve presentazione o di un discorso più lungo nell'ambito di un seminario, le condizioni sono le stesse. Non è una di quelle persone che riescono a parlare senza timore di fronte ad altre persone e a tenere la sua presentazione in modo eloquente e sicuro? Al contrario: è nervoso e ha la sensazione, poco prima, di non riuscire a emettere un suono? La buona notizia è che parlare davanti ad altre persone si può imparare!

Als ambitionierte Person weißt du, wie entscheidend überzeugende Kommunikation für den Erfolg im Beruf und Privatleben ist. Doch oft fällt es schwer, deine Ideen effektiv zu vermitteln. Erkennst du dich hier wieder?

This audiobook discusses the unethical nature of the studies in the context of recent research on trauma and offers a specific and direct psychological message, proposing to finally close the door on the language side of these chimpanzee studies.

Edge Walkers, A New Better Era is coming! It's time to step off the edge and lead us there. Discover how you can create some of its words. See you there!

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world—and ChatGPT is at the forefront of this revolution. Whether you're an entrepreneur, writer, content creator, or simply someone eager to stay ahead in an AI-driven world, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering ChatGPT.

This book is designed to help readers quickly master the art of speed reading, enabling them to process more books and information in less time. This guide also provides a practical, step-by-step approach for mastering speed reading in just one day, with an emphasis on improving both speed and comprehension. It provides you with concepts to increase your retention of what you read as well as enhancing your mental aptitude.

This audiobook is my ultimate guide to what you need, what you can try, and what is likely to be a waste of your money and time. I talk about the unvarnished experience of self-publishing and selling books while keeping control of my catalogue and not funding anyone's private jet in advertising costs.

Writing Your Book with ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide for People 50+ is a practical and inspiring resource designed to help individuals in their golden years embark on the rewarding journey of authorship. Whether you’ve always dreamed of sharing your life story, publishing a memoir, or exploring creative writing, this guide empowers you to bring your ideas to life using the revolutionary AI tool, ChatGPT. Packed with clear instructions, practical examples, and actionable advice, this book breaks down the writing process into manageable steps.

Writing persuasive opinion articles is a skill that can be learned, so Scott created this practical guide Scott to writing op-eds. In That’s What You Think, Scott explains the importance of op-eds, how to express opinions effectively so readers will listen, how the process works at news organizations and how not to alienate the editors you want to impress. Scott also stresses that in today's political climate, not everyone will agree with your opinion or want to hear your opinion, so writers must be prepared for a backlash.