Grammar! For many of us, the word triggers memories of finger-wagging schoolteachers, and of wrestling with the ambiguous and complicated rules of using formal language. But what is grammar? In fact, it's the integral basis of how we speak and write. As such, a refined awareness of grammar opens a world of possibilities for both your pleasure in the English language and your skill in using it, in both speech and the written word.

"What is a minimalist life? It's one that is stripped of the unnecessary, to make room for that which gives you joy. It's a removal of clutter in all its forms, leaving you with peace and freedom and lightness. A minimalist values quality, not quantity, in all forms." So writes Leo Babauta, the creator of Zen Habits and author of The Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life. A joy to read, this little book will help you clear out clutter, be content with less, and simplify your life - with tips on everything from creating a minimalist workspace to going paperless. In short, it will help you enjoy a simpler, happier life!

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

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二大名著『人を動かす』『道は開ける』に先立って書き上げられた
リンカーンの人生から自己変革と人間関係の原則を説き起こす名著

本書は、ロンドンに滞在中のデール・カーネギーが、モーニング・ポスト紙の連載記事に触発され、1932年に書いた第16第アメリカ大統領エイブラハム・リンカーンの伝記である。

その連載記事は、彼の度重なる失敗、貧困、悲劇的な結婚生活という個人的な側面に焦点を当てて書かれたものであった。奴隷解放宣言、「人民の、人民による、人民のための政治」という言葉で有名なゲティスバーグ演説など、今日においても政治手腕が高く評価されるリンカーンの人生も決して、順風満帆ではなかったのである。

不遇な青年時代を過ごしたリンカーンがどのように苦難に対処し、自己変革を行っていったのか、また、どのように人の心をとらえて、動かしたのか――カーネギーの長年にわたる丹念な研究と調査が、人生を切り開くための自己変革と人間関係の秘訣を解き明かす。

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In this collection of Jeff Bezos' writings - his unique and strikingly original annual shareholder letters, plus numerous speeches and interviews that provide insight into his background, his work, and the evolution of his ideas - you'll gain an insider's view of the why and how of his success. Spanning a range of topics across business and public policy, from innovation and customer obsession to climate change and outer space, this book provides a rare glimpse into how Bezos thinks about the world and where the future might take us.

Book summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.

This classic personal time-management book, originally published in 1908, has inspired generations of men and women to live deliberate lives. Not just another collection of timesaving tips, this book is more of a challenge to leave behind mundane everyday concerns, focus on pursuing one's true desires, and live the fullest possible life. Reflection, concentration, and study techniques make it easier to accomplish more truly rewarding undertakings than anyone ever dreamed possible.

リズムに合わせて単語を覚える「キクタン」シリーズ フランス語版に待望の第2弾が登場！