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This is a bitter, satiric comedy which concerns a wealthy, lecherous old man who pretends to be dying in order to profit from his greedy acquaintances.

The Language Puzzle explains how the invention of words at 1.6 million years ago began the evolution of human language from the ape-like calls of our earliest ancestors to our capabilities of today, with over 6000 languages in the world and each of us knowing over 50,000 words. Drawing on the latest discoveries in archaeology, linguistics, psychology, and genetics, Steven Mithen reconstructs the steps by which language evolved; he explains how it transformed the nature of thought and culture, and how we talked our way out of the Stone Age into the world of farming and into today's Digital Age.

Improve your English in a fun way, without any extra studying. This book is adapted for learners at CEFR level A2 (elementary/pre-intermediate). Here are two stories by the most famous British writer, Shakespeare, adapted for learners of English (CEFR level A2).

This Icelandic language course spanning six sessions is designed for beginners looking to understand the basics of the Icelandic language. This course is created to help learners acquire a strong foundation in the language by focusing on core words and phrases that are essential and frequently used in everyday conversation.

Called a “chronicler of a world on the move” by The New York Review of Books, Anna Badkhen seeks what separates and binds us at a time when one in seven people has left their birthplace, while a pandemic dictates the direst season of rupture in humankind’s remembering. Her new essay collection, Bright Unbearable Reality, comprises 11 essays set on four continents—roving everywhere from Oklahoma to Azerbaijan—and united by a common thread of communion and longing.

John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than fifty years. He is one of only eight people on the planet who have been awarded Toastmaster’s Golden Gavel and been inducted into the National Speakers' Association Hall of Fame. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication.

This is the ideal way to quickly master the Cockney (British) accent using a combination of approaches from pronunciation and oral posture techniques to dialect development (Cockney rhyming slang) and practice exercises. The course also contains guidance on developing a basic British accent to underpin a Cockney accent if desired dependent on your native accent. This course can help you prepare for a Cockney role or audition on stage or screen.

This guide enables you to create an authentic Australian accent. The course starts by discussing the oral posture necessary to develop an Australian accent including various exercises to help apply the knowledge areas that are discussed. Then the course includes additional exercises to rehearse and refine your Australian accent as you listen to native speakers and then repeat key words and phrases in a structured setting, giving you quick feedback to improve and refine you accent.

This book is for anyone interested in improving their writing skills in English. It is written from the standpoint of someone who wants to improve their English grammar. The book will not only introduce you to the basics of English grammar, but it will also help you memorize them easily.

Are you a book lover eager to explore the captivating world of audiobook narration? Want to transform your passion for reading into a lucrative work-from-home opportunity? Then you’ve come to the right place! Get ready to dive into the ultimate guide to becoming an audiobook narrator and breaking into the indie book market with ease. Inside this comprehensive guide you'll find everything you need to know, from your very 1st audition to finished audiobook.

Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond “right” and “wrong” to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that’s a “real” word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable.

Think Fast!! is a guide to learning impromptu speaking skills and improving concentration levels. This is a beginner-friendly book to turn thoughts into ideas and ideas into words. Think fast and adjust to any situation. You will learn the benefits of learning impromptu speaking, how to focus better, the power of daily one percent improvements, frameworks on how to practice impromptu speaking, how to monitor your progress, challenges to expect when speaking off the cuff, ways to use impromptu speaking to create compelling content, and how to link the mind, breath, and body.

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese, and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives, and agents all flock to his lecture series, praising it as a mesmerizing and intense learning experience.

There are no direct records of the original Indo-European speech. By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence. In The Origins of English Words, Shipley catalogues these proposed roots and follows the often devious, always fascinating, process by which some of their offshoots have grown.

In diesem Buch lernen Sie die Methoden jahrhundertealter Rhetorik mit neuesten Erkenntnissen aus der heutigen Wissenschaft zu verknüpfen. Dazu gehört, dass Sie die Sprache Ihres Körpers und Ihre Stimme bewusst einsetzen und einen Vortrag so gestalten, dass Sie Ihre Zuhörer von Ihrem Thema begeistern. Wichtig ist neben dem, was Sie sagen, vor allem das WIE Sie etwas sagen.

This creative writing audiobook has eight manuscripts in one. Become a great creative writer today!

For a quarter century, more than a million readers and listeners—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title.

Lady Mason's trial for forgery and perjury shocks the neighborhood. A cast of unforgettable characters views her with disdain, compassion, and disbelief. And then there are the love stories....

Are you a beginner with a passion for languages, eager to unlock the secrets of Spanish while making a profound impact in the healthcare world? Dive into the vibrant world of medical Spanish with this meticulously crafted guide by renowned language educator Javier Caminos. Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to bridge communication gaps or a language enthusiast seeking to expand your skills into specialized areas, this book is your gateway to becoming proficient in medical Spanish.

إنه كتاب يعالج الحالة السحرية للكتابة، يقدمها بتنوعها وغموضها وانكشافها، يقودنا إلى غابة بعيدة من الفنون والمعارف والشخصيات والروايات، لنخلص كقراء في النهاية إلى شعور ملهم بالرغبة في التقصي، هي لعبة حسن مدن الخاصة التي تجعل الحديث عن الكتابة يقود بالتأكيد إلى الانشغال بالقراءة ربما، أو إلى التلفت من حولنا، باحثين عن قلم، أو عن أزرار لوحة المفاتيح.