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Language Instinct, The

How the Mind Creates Language

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

18 hours 56 min

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our ... Read more

$44.99 USD

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our
... Read more
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The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven
... Read more
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Grammar for a Full Life

How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us

by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Narrated by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Unabridged

5 hours 7 min

Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be ... Read more

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Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be
... Read more
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Foundation Irish (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Learn Irish with the Michel Thomas Method

by Michel Thomas ...

Narrated by Eilís Ní Dhúill, Patricia Mac Eoin ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

11 hours 8 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Irish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything ... Read more

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Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Irish in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything
... Read more
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6 Minute English

British Life

by BBC, BBC Learning English ...

Narrated by Full Cast ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will
... Read more
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A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston ...

Narrated by Scott R. Pollak ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in ... Read more

$24.99 USD

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in
... Read more
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Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

by Mignon Fogarty ...

Narrated by Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of
... Read more
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Have You Eaten Grandma?

Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by Gyles Brandreth ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to
... Read more
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Woe Is I

The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Fourth Edition)

by Patricia T. O'Conner ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of
... Read more
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Master English Like a Native

Slang, Sayings & Expressions That Americans Use

by Casey O. Jordan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English
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Deutsche Grammatik - Basiswissen: Wortarten, Satzbau, Zeitformen und Zeichensetzung spielend leicht erlernen oder nachschlagen - inkl. effektiver Übungen & Vorlagen für Emails und Briefe

by Anna-Lena Pietz, Anna-Lena Pietz ...

Narrated by Jakob Seel ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Deutsche Grammatik: Bei dem Begriff verdrehen Sprachschüler genervt die Augen und auch Muttersprachler seufzen tief. Schwierig, komplex, mehr Ausnahmen als Regeln und sowieso ganz anders als die restlichen europäischen Sprachen – oder doch nicht? Für all die Verbform-Verzweifelten und Artikel-Verwirrten kommt hier eine gute Nachricht: Die deutsche Grammatik ist viel besser als ihr Ruf und zwar ... Read more

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Deutsche Grammatik: Bei dem Begriff verdrehen Sprachschüler genervt die Augen und auch Muttersprachler seufzen tief. Schwierig, komplex, mehr Ausnahmen als Regeln und sowieso ganz anders als die restlichen europäischen Sprachen – oder doch nicht? Für all die Verbform-Verzweifelten und Artikel-Verwirrten kommt hier eine gute Nachricht: Die deutsche Grammatik ist viel besser als ihr Ruf und zwar
... Read more
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English Grammar and Writing Made Easy

Learn to Speak English with Fluency and Write Like an Expert by Building Your Vocabulary, Speaking Eloquently, and Increasing Pronounciation

by Philip Jacobs ...

Narrated by Lenard Liebe ...

Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

Learn the English language faster than you ever thought possible. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn the English language faster than you ever thought possible.
... Read more
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What's Your Pronoun?

Beyond He and She

by Dennis Baron ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

6 hours 55 min

Contextualizing one of the most pressing cultural questions of our generation, Dennis Baron reveals the untold story of how we got from he and she to zie and hir and singular—they.Like trigger warnings and gender-neutral bathrooms, pronouns are sparking a national debate, prompting new policies in schools, workplaces, even prisons, about what pronouns to use. Colleges ask students to declare their ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Contextualizing one of the most pressing cultural questions of our generation, Dennis Baron reveals the untold story of how we got from he and she to zie and hir and singular—they.Like trigger warnings and gender-neutral bathrooms, pronouns are sparking a national debate, prompting new policies in schools, workplaces, even prisons, about what pronouns to use. Colleges ask students to declare their
... Read more
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15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar with this practical and engaging guide! In "15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day," Ranjot Singh Chahal presents an easy-to-follow approach that empowers learners of all levels to improve their writing and communication skills. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of grammar, ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the secrets to mastering English grammar with this practical and engaging guide! In "15 Secrets to Mastering English Grammar in 30 Minutes a Day," Ranjot Singh Chahal presents an easy-to-follow approach that empowers learners of all levels to improve their writing and communication skills. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of grammar,
... Read more
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A Way With Words III

Grammar

by Michael Drout ...

Narrated by Michael Drout ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

The answer to this all depends on-you guessed it-grammar. In the third part of his extraordinary Way with Words series, Professor Drout continues to explore humanity's intimate association with language, here delving into the finer points of English grammar. Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The answer to this all depends on-you guessed it-grammar. In the third part of his extraordinary Way with Words series, Professor Drout continues to explore humanity's intimate association with language, here delving into the finer points of English grammar. Since others judge you by the way you speak, the intricacies of grammar, in fact, should not be relegated to the realm of fussy "guardians of
... Read more
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Life in Every Word

The TLS Guide to Great Writing

Unabridged

2 hours 59 min

A guide to great writing, by great writers – from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary Beard.What makes great writing?This masterclass in craft from the writers and editors at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain’s oldest literary magazines, offers an abundance of answers. An indispensable guide for readers and authors everywhere, his witty, wise and practical collection of new and classic essays ... Read more

$17.99 USD

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A guide to great writing, by great writers – from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary Beard.What makes great writing?This masterclass in craft from the writers and editors at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain’s oldest literary magazines, offers an abundance of answers. An indispensable guide for readers and authors everywhere, his witty, wise and practical collection of new and classic essays
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Farvel til business bullshit

by Mikkel Hune Toxvig ...

Narrated by Mikkel Hansen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 35 min

Sproget i dansk ledelses- og virksomhedskommunikation er fyldt med klichéer, platheder og oppustede formuleringer. Fyldt med bullshit. Det gør sproget både uklart og uskønt, til tider sågar uforståeligt og uværdigt. Det er tid til et opgør. I denne bog får ledelsessproget en tiltrængt opsang.Retorikeren Mikkel Toxvig undersøger i bogen "Farvel til business bullshit – et opgør med klichéer, ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Sproget i dansk ledelses- og virksomhedskommunikation er fyldt med klichéer, platheder og oppustede formuleringer. Fyldt med bullshit. Det gør sproget både uklart og uskønt, til tider sågar uforståeligt og uværdigt. Det er tid til et opgør. I denne bog får ledelsessproget en tiltrængt opsang.Retorikeren Mikkel Toxvig undersøger i bogen "Farvel til business bullshit – et opgør med klichéer,
... Read more
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Demystifying the Spanish Subjunctive

Feel the fear and Subjunctive anyway

by Gordon Smith Durán, Cynthia Smith Durán ...

Narrated by Gordon Smith Durán ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

We, Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, are totally excited to bring you the book that really does demystify the Present and Past Spanish Subjunctive.Most students of the Spanish language shy away from this subject and it's no wonder! So many books on the market make it look complex and difficult to understand.Yet here, at LightSpeed Spanish, we have developed the perfect system to walk you ... Read more

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We, Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, are totally excited to bring you the book that really does demystify the Present and Past Spanish Subjunctive.Most students of the Spanish language shy away from this subject and it's no wonder! So many books on the market make it look complex and difficult to understand.Yet here, at LightSpeed Spanish, we have developed the perfect system to walk you
... Read more
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Guíaburros: Hablar y escribir con corrección

Todo lo que debes saber para comunicarte con precisión

Narrated by MaríaJosé Bosch ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

GuíaBurros Hablar y Escribir con corrección es una guía con TODO lo que debes saber para comunicarte con precisión, desde los terminos básicos, pasando por la ortografía, puntuación y acentuación, hasta los clichés, frases hechas y tópicos. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

GuíaBurros Hablar y Escribir con corrección es una guía con TODO lo que debes saber para comunicarte con precisión, desde los terminos básicos, pasando por la ortografía, puntuación y acentuación, hasta los clichés, frases hechas y tópicos.
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Aprende rápidamente idiomas

by Roberto Tresoldi ...

Narrated by Male synthesized voice ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

Este método, basado en una aproximación holística, hace más rápido y eficaz el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera. Para ello, utiliza todos los instrumentos que la naturaleza y la técnica ponen a nuestra disposición. Se trata de un método absolutamente innovador que enseña a adquirir confianza en uno mismo y en la propia capacidad, y a aprovechar las enormes posibilidades de la memorización para ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este método, basado en una aproximación holística, hace más rápido y eficaz el aprendizaje de una lengua extranjera. Para ello, utiliza todos los instrumentos que la naturaleza y la técnica ponen a nuestra disposición. Se trata de un método absolutamente innovador que enseña a adquirir confianza en uno mismo y en la propia capacidad, y a aprovechar las enormes posibilidades de la memorización para
... Read more
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Story Behind Every Writer's Secret, The: Ignite Your Passion and Perfect Your Craft

"Elevate your writing skills! Discover transformative audio lessons that unveil the secrets to passionate storytelling."

by Ronan Ashworth ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 17 min

The Story Behind Every Writer's Secret: Ignite Your Passion and Perfect Your Craft⭐⭐ Simple Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to enhance your writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft?Looking for a comprehensive resource that offers all the crucial components to cultivate your passion for storytelling?Your search ends here!This guide is yo... ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Story Behind Every Writer's Secret: Ignite Your Passion and Perfect Your Craft⭐⭐ Simple Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to enhance your writing skills and deepen your understanding of the craft?Looking for a comprehensive resource that offers all the crucial components to cultivate your passion for storytelling?Your search ends here!This guide is yo...
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Learn Spanish for Beginners in 2019: Learn How to Speak the Most Common Spanish Vocabulary, Lesson by Lesson, with Over 1500 Words and Phrases. Learning a Language in Your Car the Natural Way

by Patrick Kne ...

Narrated by John E Martinez ...

Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

DO YOU DREAM ABOUT LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE?WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WAS A FAST AND NATURAL WAY FOR YOU TO LEARN SPANISH?HOW? WITH THIS AMAZINGLY EASY TO FOLLOW AUDIOBOOK!This audiobook was truly recorded with you, the listener in mind. As it is far easier to learn from hearing the language, rather than just reading it, especially for beginners.This audiobook will teach you not only how to ... Read more

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DO YOU DREAM ABOUT LEARNING A SECOND LANGUAGE?WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WAS A FAST AND NATURAL WAY FOR YOU TO LEARN SPANISH?HOW? WITH THIS AMAZINGLY EASY TO FOLLOW AUDIOBOOK!This audiobook was truly recorded with you, the listener in mind. As it is far easier to learn from hearing the language, rather than just reading it, especially for beginners.This audiobook will teach you not only how to
... Read more
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Handling Haber in Spanish

by Gordon Smith Durán, Cynthia Smith Durán ...

Narrated by Gordon Smtih Durán ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

Why this book?In many ways, Haber is one of those Spanish verbs that really does not get the attention it deserves. It constantly surprises us just how misunderstood and misused it is.Even though Haber often plays a secondary role in our sentence structures and one of its biggest jobs is to work as a ‘helper’ verb, you will discover that Haber, is by no means a ‘runner up’ verb!Once you learn to ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why this book?In many ways, Haber is one of those Spanish verbs that really does not get the attention it deserves. It constantly surprises us just how misunderstood and misused it is.Even though Haber often plays a secondary role in our sentence structures and one of its biggest jobs is to work as a ‘helper’ verb, you will discover that Haber, is by no means a ‘runner up’ verb!Once you learn to
... Read more
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Transforming Humanity: Secrets to Unraveling Consciousness

"Enhance your journey to self-discovery with our powerful audiobook, 'Transforming Humanity: Secrets to Unraveling Consciousness.'"

by Lysander Vexley ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

"Transforming Humanity: Secrets to Unraveling Consciousness"Are you seeking to elevate your understanding of consciousness and unlock the secrets that shape our collective experience?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that provides essential insights into the complexities of consciousness?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your comprehension, ap... ... Read more

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"Transforming Humanity: Secrets to Unraveling Consciousness"Are you seeking to elevate your understanding of consciousness and unlock the secrets that shape our collective experience?Searching for an all-encompassing guide that provides essential insights into the complexities of consciousness?Your quest ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your comprehension, ap...
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