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Christians are warriors for Christ, but we don't fight as the world fights. In 1839, English Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton penned the adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword." What is a writer's place in the war on evil? A writer's words can inspire a reader, but where does the writer go for encouragement, guidance, and inspiration? God gifted writers with a unique passion. Kat Heckenbach of Realm Makers Consortium once said, "…when you have a real passion for novel writing, you're going to get discouraged by the road bumps-because they are in the way of what you so desperately want."

O palavrão é parte viva da língua brasileira: divertido, explosivo, às vezes ofensivo, mas sempre carregado de força e significado. Este dicionário reúne, de forma inédita, os principais palavrões usados no Brasil, explorando suas origens, sentidos, contextos e até mesmo a intensidade de cada um através da inovadora Escala Fascinare. Mais do que um simples compilado de termos, esta obra é um mergulho na criatividade popular, no humor e na irreverência que fazem parte do nosso jeito de falar.

Why might Hamlet be even longer in Italian? How does the story of Romeo and Juliet begin . . . in Thai? How do you build a joke in German, or recreate a rhyme in Japanese? And why are Lady Macbeth’s pronouns such a problem? What does it mean to translate Shakespeare? When we change all the...

Este livro, organizado em oito capítulos, reúne pesquisas que analisam a relação entre o fazer literário e as experiências humanas. As discussões transitam por temas como gênero, raça, classe social, identidade e memória, explorando como a escrita pode denunciar silenciamentos históricos e abrir caminhos para novas leituras.

A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding different Accents have long held our fascination. As far back as the 7th century BCE, Egyptian pharaohs experimented with babies to test out theories about the “original”...

Una peculiar gramática que se hace eco de las dificultades que el autor ha detectado en sus alumnos, los medios de comunicación y la sociedad en general. Una amena síntesis sobre el buen uso de nuestro idioma y una denuncia de los abusos que cometen los hablantes.

How does Shakespeare remain Shakespeare when every word is changed? In this playful, meditative exploration of translating the world’s most beloved playwright, Daniel Hahn guides us through the magic of bringing the Bard to a global audience. "For those who care deeply about language, and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives “A treat for fans of Stephen...

With nine books published with imprints of Random House, Abrams, and Simon & Schuster, and more than twenty years of experience as an actor and director, author, writing teacher, and Bram Stoker Award Finalist Tom Leveen guides you through everything you need to improve your writing, make your dialogue shine, and get your book noticed and talked about by readers, agents, and editors alike!

A book you can listen to on your lunch hour, to understand the processes and components involved in telling any story, whether you are selling a product or service, asking for a raise, or, are an executive presenting to the media.

El «taller literario» de Borges: una obra única y reveladora sobre sus propias ficciones y su método de escritura.

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the...

From the history of the English language's arrival in the United States to the spread of Arabic across North Africa and the enduring legacy of the Latin language, Immigrant Tongues explores the journeys of tongues across continents. With a style that balances entertainment and depth, this...

From the internationally bestselling author of The Disappeared comes a profound meditation on the cultural impact of storytelling and testimony in five intimate and illuminating essays. In this moving collection, critically acclaimed novelist Kim Echlin examines how we turn to literature to...

Already building your HSK 3 vocabulary? Ready to use Mandarin more naturally in daily life? Listen to New HSK (HSK 3.0): Level 3, Volume 2 continues your Mandarin audio training with 150 more HSK Level 3 words and useful example sentences — fully aligned with the official New HSK 3.0 Level 3...

Would you like to improve your overall fluency in French? This course will improve your listening and conversational skills, expand your vocabulary and improve your grammar. Ideal for anyone who has completed the Michel Thomas Intermediate French course, or anyone with an intermediate level...

Elevate Your Vocabulary as You Sleep is an audio learning experience designed to expand your vocabulary, enrich your language, and refine your communication while your mind rests.

Stop memorizing endless vocabulary lists — and start understanding how the SAT actually tests words. SAT Vocabulary Decoded reveals the strategies behind one of the most misunderstood parts of the SAT: “Words in Context” questions. Instead of testing obscure dictionary definitions, the SAT challenges students to determine how a word is being used within a specific passage.

La palabra mágica es mucho más que una guía de escritura, es una conversación. Isabel Allende comparte los triunfos, errores y aprendizajes que los desafíos y las alegrías le han brindado a lo largo de los años. A partir de sus propias vivencias, este libro es una clase magistral para todo aquel que desee iniciar su propio viaje literario.

*A New Statesman Best Summer Read* 'A book to underline endlessly, to carry around until battered, and then to tell all your friends to buy because you're too reluctant to give up your own copy. A wonder’ Polly Barton 'Brings a welcome freshness of vision and a dashing style … provocative...