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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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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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Decolonizing Language and Other Revolutionary Ideas

by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o ...

Narrated by Benjamin A. Onyango ...

Unabridged

5 hours 32 min

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was a towering figure in African literature, and his novels A Grain of Wheat; Weep Not, Child; and Petals of Blood are modern classics. Emerging from a literary scene that flourished in the 1950s and '60s during the last years of colonialism in Africa, he became known not just as a novelist—one who, in the late '70s, famously stopped writing novels in English and turned to the ... Read more

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o was a towering figure in African literature, and his novels A Grain of Wheat; Weep Not, Child; and Petals of Blood are modern classics. Emerging from a literary scene that flourished in the 1950s and '60s during the last years of colonialism in Africa, he became known not just as a novelist—one who, in the late '70s, famously stopped writing novels in English and turned to the
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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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The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

by David Abram ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Read more

$17.99 USD

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity
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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
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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

$20.99 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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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

$18.99 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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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

by Laura Spinney ...

Narrated by Emma Spurgin-Hussey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely ... Read more

$22.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely
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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrated by Daniel Everett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal
... Read more
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

by Michael Withey ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering
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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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Talking Back, Talking Black

Truths About America's Lingua Franca

by John McWhorter ...

Narrated by John McWhorter ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its
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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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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

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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Rapid Japanese, Vol. 1

by Earworms Learning, Marlon Lodge, Tomomi Trebing ...

Narrated by Marlon Lodge, Tomomi Trebing ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 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 Japanese 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 music and want ... 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 Japanese 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 music and want
... Read more
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You Say Potato

A Book About Accents

by Ben Crystal, David Crystal ...

Narrated by Ben Crystal, David Crystal, Hilton McRae, Jane Savage ...

Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

Some people say sconn, while others say schown.He says bath, while she says bahth.You say potayto. I say potahtoAnd--wait a second, no one says potahto. No one's ever said potahto.Have they?From reconstructing Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of Received Pronunciation, actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father David travel the world in search of the stor... ... Read more

$17.44 USD

Some people say sconn, while others say schown.He says bath, while she says bahth.You say potayto. I say potahtoAnd--wait a second, no one says potahto. No one's ever said potahto.Have they?From reconstructing Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of Received Pronunciation, actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father David travel the world in search of the stor...
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A Way With Words

Writing, Rhetoric, and the Art of Persuasion

by Michael Drout ...

Narrated by Henry Strozier ...

Unabridged

7 hours 50 min

In A Way with Words: Writing, Rhetoric, and the Art of Persuasion, esteemed professor Michael D.C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world. Professor Drout examines the types of rhetoric ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In A Way with Words: Writing, Rhetoric, and the Art of Persuasion, esteemed professor Michael D.C. Drout brings his expertise in literary studies to the subject of rhetoric. From history-altering political speeches to friendly debates at cocktail parties, rhetoric holds the power to change opinions, spark new thoughts, and ultimately change the world. Professor Drout examines the types of rhetoric
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تعلَّم الفرنسية أثناء النوم – 1000 أفعال وصفات

1000 أفعال وصفات

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Yousef, AI Voice George ...

Series Audiobook 2.0 - 1000 أفعال وصفات
Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. أصبح تعلّم اللغة الإنجليزية سهلًا – في أي وقت وفي أي مكان! ♂️مع "تعلّم الإنجليزية أثناء النوم – 1000 أفعال وصفات"، يمكنك تعلّم اللغة الإنجليزية بطريقة طبيعية وهادئة، سواء كنت مبتدئًا، أو تخطط للسفر، أو ترغب ببساطة في تحسين مستواك في اللغة الإنجليزية.يقدّم هذا الكتاب الصوتي:✅ 1000 أفعال وصفات✅ نطق واضح مع ترجمة إلى العربية✅ مناسب لطلاب اللغات، والمتعلمين ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. أصبح تعلّم اللغة الإنجليزية سهلًا – في أي وقت وفي أي مكان! ♂️مع "تعلّم الإنجليزية أثناء النوم – 1000 أفعال وصفات"، يمكنك تعلّم اللغة الإنجليزية بطريقة طبيعية وهادئة، سواء كنت مبتدئًا، أو تخطط للسفر، أو ترغب ببساطة في تحسين مستواك في اللغة الإنجليزية.يقدّم هذا الكتاب الصوتي:✅ 1000 أفعال وصفات✅ نطق واضح مع ترجمة إلى العربية✅ مناسب لطلاب اللغات، والمتعلمين
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Why We Talk Funny

The Real Story Behind Our Accents

by Valerie Fridland ...

Narrated by Valerie Fridland, Christophe Landa, Khaya Fraites, Elisabeth Lagelée, Aaron Goodson, Michael Mola, Max Newland, Magnus Rook, Lucy Archer Woodcock ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding differentAccents 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” accent and the Old Testament relays how a small difference in the pronunciation of “s” became a fatal litmus test ... Read more

$20.00 USD

A fun, smart and surprising dive into the past, present and future of accents – and the enduring power of sounding differentAccents 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” accent and the Old Testament relays how a small difference in the pronunciation of “s” became a fatal litmus test
... Read more
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Impara lo spagnolo mentre dormi – 1000 frasi per principianti

1000 frasi per principianti

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Alice George ...

Series Audiobook 3.0 - Impara lo spagnolo mentre dormi
Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara lo spagnolo in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica. 1000 Parole è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare lo spagnolo attraverso l’audio. Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere lo spagnolo reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara lo spagnolo in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica. 1000 Parole è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare lo spagnolo attraverso l’audio. Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere lo spagnolo reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni
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