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In Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion, Heinrichs helps listeners persuade their most difficult audiences—themselves—by using techniques invented by the likes of Aristotle and Cicero and deployed by our culture’s most persuasive characters. With their help, rhetoric can convert the most negative situations into positive ones.

In a time of rising social isolation, ideological division, and technological upheaval, libraries stand at a crossroads. In Triptych: Death, AI, and Librarianship, acclaimed scholar R. David Lankes—joined by Jain Orr and Qianzi Cao—delivers a bold, urgent, and deeply human call to action for the library profession. Structured around three provocative lectures, this book challenges librarians to move beyond traditional service models and embrace their role as agents of social transformation.

Do you feel anxious in social settings, worry about being judged, or struggle to strike up a conversation with someone new? Do you dread networking events, fearing small talk and awkward silences? If yes, then this book is for you. It’s your ultimate guide to mastering communication and building confidence in every interaction.

The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement helps guide students in crafting their stories for the medical school Admission Committees. It's not only a collection of essays from students who got into top schools, but is a showcase of essays that started badly and were honed to tell great stories.

By founding Penguin books and popularizing the paperback, Allen Lane not only changed publishing in Britain, he was also at the forefront of a social and cultural revolution that saw the millions of people given access to what had previously been the preserve of a wealthy few. In Penguin Special, Jeremy Lewis brings this extraordinary era brilliantly to life, recounting how Allen Lane came to launch his Penguins for the price of a packet of cigarettes.

As a self-published author, if you want to people to notice and buy your book you need to have a plan. In Shut Up and Sell Your First Book international book mentor Natasa Denman shares her easy-to-follow blueprint for book sales success. Following on from Shut Up and Write Your First Book and Ultimate 48 Hour Author, this trilogy is essential listening for first-time authors.

Die Fähigkeit, die Wahrheit inmitten von Lügnern zu erkennen, ist der Schlüssel zum Erfolg, sei es im beruflichen oder im privaten Leben. "Nichts als die UnWahrheit" nimmt Sie mit auf eine Reise in die faszinierende Welt des Lügen-Erkennens und zeigt Ihnen den unschätzbaren Wert dieser Fähigkeit.

Now more than ever, students need the skills to determine whether the texts they encounter are trustworthy. 5 Questions for Any Text: Critical Reading in the Age of Disinformation provides a simple framework for improving students’ critical reading skills by encouraging the development of original thoughts and responses to texts.

In the age of click-and-go reading, why do students need to know information when they can just look things up? Bestselling author Kelly Gallagher argues that to think critically, it’s imperative that we teach kids stuff. Lots of it. Why? Because students who know more are able to read more, and read better.

遂に完結。ことわざコント。最高傑作「聴けば聴くほどじわじわ来る。ことわざ学ぶなら楽しいほうがいい」をコンセプトにベストセラーになった前作「ことわざショートショートベスト100」前々作「ことわざショートショートマスター100」。 ことわざの意味を「あるある！」なシチュエーションで理解できる、 大人から子どもまで爆笑失笑のオーディオコント集が満を持して完結編が帰ってきました。

Libera el poder de tus habilidades sociales y de comunicación en solo unas semanas, incluso si llevas años lidiando con la ansiedad social.¿Te cuesta desenvolverte en situaciones sociales y sientes que no encajas?¿Alguna vez has deseado tener la fórmula mágica para dominar la conversación casual y crear conexiones con facilidad? Imagina poder expresar tus ideas con claridad y confianza, en cualquier momento y con cualquier persona.¿Qué pasaría si te dijera que eso no es un sueño lejano, sino una realidad completamente alcanzable?

We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji's impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Japan, traces its Western explosion in the 2000s, and considers emoji's ever-expanding lexicon. Named for the world's most popular pictogram, Face with Tears of Joy tells the whole story of emoji for the first time.

A comprehensive and thought-provoking investigation into one of the most polarizing words in the English language. Few words in the English language are as misunderstood as “like.” Indeed, excessive use of this word is a surefire way to make those who pride themselves on propriety, both grammatical and otherwise, feel compelled to issue correctives.

Once upon a time there was a novel that opened at a normal house in a typical street in England. Arthur Dent awoke to discover it was about to be demolished to make way for a new village by-pass. The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy began. Once upon a time another novel opened at another normal house in a typical street in England. 4, Privet Drive, home of Mr and Mrs Dursley. The infant Harry Potter was about to be deposited on their doorstep.

The One-Hour Author empowers busy professionals to write, publish, and launch a book that builds their brand—without sacrificing their well-being. Start your journey today and see how one hour a week can turn your dream into a reality.

In this must-listen audiobook, Australia’s leading book mentor Natasa Denman shares the proven tips and strategies that will set you up for your book writing success. Natasa has helped hundreds of people just like you, from all around the world, go from uncertain, fearful and confused, to published authors.

Ready to swap the 9-to-5 grind for a writing career you control? The Freelancer’s Playbook hands you a proven, step-by-step system for turning words into a predictable income—without the guess-work, overwhelm, or feast-or-famine cycle.

While both nonfiction and fiction genres have their own challenges and complexities, there are several key reasons why many individuals may find writing nonfiction to be easier than writing fiction. Nonfiction offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while contributing significantly to the dissemination of knowledge and the improvement of shared comprehension. Whether aiming to educate, motivate, or provoke thought and stimulate reaction, a nonfiction author leaves a lasting impression on both readers and society.

Bitch is a bitch of a word. It used to be a straightforward insult, but today—after so many variations and efforts to reject or reclaim the word—it's not always entirely clear what it means. Bitch is a chameleon. There are good bitches and bad bitches; sexy bitches and psycho bitches; boss bitches and even perfect bitches. This eye-opening deep-dive account takes us on a journey spanning a millennium, from its humble beginnings as a word for a female dog through to its myriad meanings today, proving that sometimes you can teach an old dog new tricks.

بعد أن رأيتُ العروض التي يقدمها "مارك" وقرأت له هذا الكتاب، تعلمت بعض النصائح الرائعة لتبني موقف فكريٍّ ونهج إيجابيٍّ لتقديم العروض التقديمية بثقة؛ ولذلك فإنني أنصح بشدة بتطبيق الأفكار العملية المطروحة في هذا الكتاب؛ لأنها تمنحك مكاسب سريعة لتحسين طريقتك في تقديم العروض التقديمية في المستقبل.