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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

by Adam Aleksic ...

Narrated by Adam Aleksic ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and ... Read more

$18.00 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and
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Kill The French

by Vincent Serrano Guerra ...

Narrated by Ségolène Birien ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

A Revolution in Language LearningDid you know that 20,000 French words are nearly identical in English? This book utilizes 1,200 of those words to take you on a journey through the French language with 100 easy-to-follow short stories that build on what you already know!See how much French you already know« Le train arrive dans six minutes à la station Opéra »« J’invite mes parents et mes cousins ... Read more

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A Revolution in Language LearningDid you know that 20,000 French words are nearly identical in English? This book utilizes 1,200 of those words to take you on a journey through the French language with 100 easy-to-follow short stories that build on what you already know!See how much French you already know« Le train arrive dans six minutes à la station Opéra »« J’invite mes parents et mes cousins
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Cómo Analizar a las personas

Evita gente tóxica analizando los patrones de personalidad y cómo influir en ellas con técnicas de control mental, hipnosis, persuasión y pnl avanzada para descubrir sus intenciones

by Logan D. Stone ...

Narrated by NICOLOCUTOR ...

Unabridged

3 hours 24 min

Este es el audiolibro definitivo para comprender cómo analizar a las personas y decidir con quienes estar, qué tipo de gente te rodeará**. Recuerda que eres un porcentaje de quienes te rodean** y esto puede determinar tu éxito.Evita gente tóxica cerca de ti, evita que influyan en tu estado de ánimo, en tus decisiones, en tu futuro, aprende a influir en las personas para bien, usando técnicas ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este es el audiolibro definitivo para comprender cómo analizar a las personas y decidir con quienes estar, qué tipo de gente te rodeará**. Recuerda que eres un porcentaje de quienes te rodean** y esto puede determinar tu éxito.Evita gente tóxica cerca de ti, evita que influyan en tu estado de ánimo, en tus decisiones, en tu futuro, aprende a influir en las personas para bien, usando técnicas
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Friends with Words

Adventures in Languageland

by Martha Barnette ...

Narrated by Martha Barnette ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

With warmth, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the airMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.” ... Read more

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With warmth, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the airMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the co-host of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as “a virtual treasure house” and “‘Car Talk’ for Lexiphiles.”
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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Ann Marie Gideon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Narrated by Javier Marzan ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Amanda Montell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an ... Read more

$23.99 USD

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an
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Short Stories in German for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way!

by Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrated by Gido Schimanski ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... Read more
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

by Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Narrated by Patrick Zeller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high ... Read more

$20.00 USD

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high
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Short Stories in Russian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Russian the fun way!

by Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrated by Alexander Mercury ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

$13.99 USD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... Read more
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Speak With No Fear

by Mike Acker ...

Narrated by Mike Acker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability
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Thirty-Two Words for Field

Lost Words of the Irish Landscape

by Manchán Magan ...

Narrated by Ruán Magan ...

Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

The Irish language has thirty-two words for field. Among them are: Geamhar – a field of corn-grass • Tuar – a field for cattle at night • Reidhlean – a field for games or dancing • Cathairin – a field with a fairy-dwelling in it.The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The Irish language has thirty-two words for field. Among them are: Geamhar – a field of corn-grass • Tuar – a field for cattle at night • Reidhlean – a field for games or dancing • Cathairin – a field with a fairy-dwelling in it.The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland
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Says Who?

A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words

by Anne Curzan ...

Narrated by Anne Curzan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 48 min

A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan“I was bowled over, page after page, by the author’s fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.”—Benjamin Dreyer, New York ... Read more

$20.00 USD

A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan“I was bowled over, page after page, by the author’s fine ear for our language and her openhearted erudition. I learned a lot, and I couldn’t have enjoyed myself more.”—Benjamin Dreyer, New York
... Read more
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More Than Words

How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World

by Maryellen MacDonald PhD ...

Narrated by Maryellen MacDonald PhD ...

Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our livesHumans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out that while talking allows us to share ideas and connect with one another, it isn’t just for ... Read more

$22.00 USD

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our livesHumans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out that while talking allows us to share ideas and connect with one another, it isn’t just for
... Read more
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Viva il Latino

Storie e bellezza di una lingua inutile

by Nicola Gardini ...

Narrated by Nicola Gardini ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

«La lingua che non parliamo più, ma che ancora ci parla. Un libro da leggere per capire chi siamo.»Eva CantarellaA che serve il latino? È la domanda che continuamente sentiamo rivolgerci dai molti per i quali la lingua di Cicerone altro non è che un’ingombrante rovina, da eliminare dai programmi scolastici. In questo libro personale e appassionato, Nicola Gardini risponde che il latino è molto ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

«La lingua che non parliamo più, ma che ancora ci parla. Un libro da leggere per capire chi siamo.»Eva CantarellaA che serve il latino? È la domanda che continuamente sentiamo rivolgerci dai molti per i quali la lingua di Cicerone altro non è che un’ingombrante rovina, da eliminare dai programmi scolastici. In questo libro personale e appassionato, Nicola Gardini risponde che il latino è molto
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The Promise That Changes Everything

I Won’t Interrupt You

by Nancy Kline ...

Narrated by Nancy Kline ...

Unabridged

9 hours 25 min

Brought to you by Penguin.How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, makes this radical proposal: 'I won't Interrupt you' is a promise that changes everything. It deepens relationships, spawns dignity, raises the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, makes this radical proposal: 'I won't Interrupt you' is a promise that changes everything. It deepens relationships, spawns dignity, raises the
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Apprenez l’anglais pendant votre sommeil – 1000 noms essentiels

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Sarah, AI Voice George ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Apprenez l’anglais n’importe où et à tout moment — pendant que vous dormez, conduisez, marchez, étudiez ou faites de l’exercice.1000 Words est votre façon tranquille et immersive de maîtriser l’anglais grâce à l’audio.Chaque épisode vous aide à enrichir votre vocabulaire, améliorer votre prononciation et comprendre l’anglais réel — sans stress, sans écran ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Apprenez l’anglais n’importe où et à tout moment — pendant que vous dormez, conduisez, marchez, étudiez ou faites de l’exercice.1000 Words est votre façon tranquille et immersive de maîtriser l’anglais grâce à l’audio.Chaque épisode vous aide à enrichir votre vocabulaire, améliorer votre prononciation et comprendre l’anglais réel — sans stress, sans écran
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Rapid Brazilian Portuguese, Vol. 2

by Earworms Learning, Marlon Lodge, Ligia Goncalves ...

Narrated by Marlon Lodge, Ligia Goncalves ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

Earworms MBT is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning a new language. By repeatedly listening to melodies specially composed with rhythmic repetitions of Brazilian Portuguese and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not only be on the tip of your tongue but burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.If you like ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Earworms MBT is a revolutionary accelerated technique that takes the hard work out of learning a new language. By repeatedly listening to melodies specially composed with rhythmic repetitions of Brazilian Portuguese and English, you will pick up essential words and phrases that will not only be on the tip of your tongue but burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time.If you like
... Read more
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De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro

a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends

by Marcelo E. R. Okazaki ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

2 hours 48 min

Intitulado "De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro: a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends", este livro investiga como o jogo League of Legends influencia a criação de novas unidades léxicas no português brasileiro (PB). Com o crescimento dos jogos online e do contato entre falantes de diferentes línguas, surgem novas unidades léxicas e terminológicas que, em alguns casos, extrapolam o ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Intitulado "De Summoner's Rift ao português brasileiro: a Neologia no contexto de League of Legends", este livro investiga como o jogo League of Legends influencia a criação de novas unidades léxicas no português brasileiro (PB). Com o crescimento dos jogos online e do contato entre falantes de diferentes línguas, surgem novas unidades léxicas e terminológicas que, em alguns casos, extrapolam o
... Read more
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L'alchimie des mots

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots

by Louise Côté ...

Narrated by Danièle Panneton ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots Une perspective révélatrice qui s'inspire de la langue des oiseaux Ce livre s'adresse à toute personne fascinée par la découverte des maux dissimulés derrière les mots. Que vous soyez un bénévole en quête de perfectionnement, un proche aidant désireux d'affiner son écoute, un professionnel en relation d'aide qui cherche à ajouter une compétence clé à son coffre à ... Read more

$17.99 USD

L'art d'entendre au-delà des mots Une perspective révélatrice qui s'inspire de la langue des oiseaux Ce livre s'adresse à toute personne fascinée par la découverte des maux dissimulés derrière les mots. Que vous soyez un bénévole en quête de perfectionnement, un proche aidant désireux d'affiner son écoute, un professionnel en relation d'aide qui cherche à ajouter une compétence clé à son coffre à
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Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive

1000 wichtige Substantive

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Daniel, AI Voice George ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Französisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive" kannst du Französisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Französisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 essentielle französische ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Französisch lernen leicht gemacht – jederzeit und überall! ♂️Mit "Lerne Französisch im Schlaf – 1000 wichtige Substantive" kannst du Französisch auf natürliche und stressfreie Weise lernen, egal ob du Anfänger bist, als Reisender unterwegs bist oder einfach dein Französisch verbessern möchtest.Dieses Hörbuch bietet 1000 essentielle französische
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The Macat Analysis of Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations

by Michael O’Sullivan ...

Narrated by John Chancer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

In Philosophical Investigations, Ludwig Wittgenstein presents a radical approach to the philosophy of language and the mind, setting out a startlingly fresh conception of philosophy itself. Wittgenstein begins from the insight that most philosophical problems trace back to incorrect assumptions about the nature of language. While previous works typically described a problem and debated solutions, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

In Philosophical Investigations, Ludwig Wittgenstein presents a radical approach to the philosophy of language and the mind, setting out a startlingly fresh conception of philosophy itself. Wittgenstein begins from the insight that most philosophical problems trace back to incorrect assumptions about the nature of language. While previous works typically described a problem and debated solutions,
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Somos lengua

Porque nosotros transformamos la lengua y la lengua transforma la realidad

by Álex Herrero ...

Narrated by José (Voz de IA), Mario (Voz de IA), Sara B (Voz de IA) ...

Series series Imago Mundi
Unabridged

5 hours 1 min

La lengua habla de nosotros, de quiénes somos y hacia dónde queremos ir.Casi seiscientos millones de personas compartimos uno de los mayores tesoros del mundo: el español, un patrimonio inmaterial valiosísimo que gran parte de nuestra vida pasa desapercibido. Pero ¿por qué? ¿Cómo es posible que no prestemos atención a lo que nos hace humanos? La lengua es lo primero que nos enseñan cuando llegamos ... Read more

$14.99 USD

La lengua habla de nosotros, de quiénes somos y hacia dónde queremos ir.Casi seiscientos millones de personas compartimos uno de los mayores tesoros del mundo: el español, un patrimonio inmaterial valiosísimo que gran parte de nuestra vida pasa desapercibido. Pero ¿por qué? ¿Cómo es posible que no prestemos atención a lo que nos hace humanos? La lengua es lo primero que nos enseñan cuando llegamos
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Elevate Your English

by Sophia Mitchell ...

Narrated by Andrew Heisler, Mary Shilston ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

A resource for learners of the English language to expand their vocabulary through 5 20-minute sessions of increasingly complex by commonly used English words. To help learning and retention of words are approached in multiple ways using definitions, sentence usage, questions, stories, opposites, similar words and other techniques. Session 1 starts with more basic words such as opponent, cable, ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A resource for learners of the English language to expand their vocabulary through 5 20-minute sessions of increasingly complex by commonly used English words. To help learning and retention of words are approached in multiple ways using definitions, sentence usage, questions, stories, opposites, similar words and other techniques. Session 1 starts with more basic words such as opponent, cable,
... Read more

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