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The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

by John Koenig ...

Narrated by John Koenig ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y... ... Read more

$17.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y...
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How to Write Short

Word Craft for Fast Times

by Roy Peter Clark ...

Narrated by Roy Peter Clark ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing.In HOW TO WRITE SHORT, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed-from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has ... Read more

$29.98 USD

America's most influential writing teacher offers an engaging and practical guide to effective short-form writing.In HOW TO WRITE SHORT, Roy Peter Clark turns his attention to the art of painting a thousand pictures with just a few words. Short forms of writing have always existed-from ship logs and telegrams to prayers and haikus. But in this ever-changing Internet age, short-form writing has
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Por ahora, todo va bien

by Andreu Martín ...

Narrated by Joel Valverde ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

Andreu Martín, uno de los autores más prolíficos y leídos de España, se estrena en uno de los pocos géneros que aún no había abordado: el de las memorias. Escritor vocacional desde su infancia, guionista y autor de superventas de la novela juvenil, nos presenta unas memorias plagadas de un sentido del humor tan irónico como amable. Desde la Barcelona de los años veinte que vivió su padre, pasando ... Read more

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Andreu Martín, uno de los autores más prolíficos y leídos de España, se estrena en uno de los pocos géneros que aún no había abordado: el de las memorias. Escritor vocacional desde su infancia, guionista y autor de superventas de la novela juvenil, nos presenta unas memorias plagadas de un sentido del humor tan irónico como amable. Desde la Barcelona de los años veinte que vivió su padre, pasando
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Improve Vocabulary: Improve Your Vocabulary With a Word a Day (A Daily Vocabulary Builder to Become More Well-spoken)

by Michael Peters ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover strategies on Improve Vocabulary Skills – Vocabulary Learn English For Travel, Learn English For Work Now so that you can be confident fast!In this Improve Vocabulary Skills guide, you will learn specific step-by-step strategies to help you be able to overcome any challenge to learn English travel phrases or learn English for work, and educate ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover strategies on Improve Vocabulary Skills – Vocabulary Learn English For Travel, Learn English For Work Now so that you can be confident fast!In this Improve Vocabulary Skills guide, you will learn specific step-by-step strategies to help you be able to overcome any challenge to learn English travel phrases or learn English for work, and educate
... Read more
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Why Do We Say That? 404 Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Facts!

An American Idiom Dictionary To Become A Native Speaker By Learning Colloquial Expressions, Proverbs & Slang

by Scott Matthews ...

Narrated by Daniel Jones ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

Who decided “break a leg” was a way to say good luck? Why are you “in a pickle” when things go wrong? And why on earth do we tell people to “hold their horses” when there are no horses in sight?You’ve probably used everyday idioms like “break the ice,” or “hit the nail on the head” without giving them a second thought — most of us do. But behind these quirky expressions lie fascinating facts, ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Who decided “break a leg” was a way to say good luck? Why are you “in a pickle” when things go wrong? And why on earth do we tell people to “hold their horses” when there are no horses in sight?You’ve probably used everyday idioms like “break the ice,” or “hit the nail on the head” without giving them a second thought — most of us do. But behind these quirky expressions lie fascinating facts,
... Read more
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Around the World in 80 Words

A Journey through the English Language

by Paul Anthony Jones ...

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Unabridged

7 hours 22 min

What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones acts as your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language. You'll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama hats aren't quite as straightforward as you might presume. If you've never ... Read more

$19.99 USD

What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones acts as your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language. You'll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama hats aren't quite as straightforward as you might presume. If you've never
... Read more
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Improve Vocabulary: Improve Your English Grammar and English Vocabulary (Speak English Like a Native Speaker With Common Idioms and Phrases)

by Joshua Meaney ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book aims at expanding everyday vocabulary which will give you more confidence when talking and explaining situations.The verbs doing words have been chosen because of their common usage in everyday life. This expanded and thoroughly revised new edition is designed not only to add hundreds of useful new words to a student’s permanent working vocabulary ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Book aims at expanding everyday vocabulary which will give you more confidence when talking and explaining situations.The verbs doing words have been chosen because of their common usage in everyday life. This expanded and thoroughly revised new edition is designed not only to add hundreds of useful new words to a student’s permanent working vocabulary
... Read more
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Cómo escribo. Las reglas del juego

by Andreu Martín ...

Narrated by Oscar Chamorro ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

El libro definitivo de no-ficción para aquellos que pretenden lanzarse a la ficción. Andreu Martín, maestro indiscutible de la novela negra y la novela juvenil, nos revela en este libro sus secretos a la hora de afrontar un proyecto literario, la manera de contra una historia del mejor modo posible. Una lectura apasionante tanto para los iniciados en narrativa como para los principiantes que ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

El libro definitivo de no-ficción para aquellos que pretenden lanzarse a la ficción. Andreu Martín, maestro indiscutible de la novela negra y la novela juvenil, nos revela en este libro sus secretos a la hora de afrontar un proyecto literario, la manera de contra una historia del mejor modo posible. Una lectura apasionante tanto para los iniciados en narrativa como para los principiantes que
... Read more
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Upsize Your Word Power

by Peter Funk ...

Narrated by Peter Funk ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

Now from Peter Funk, the Reader's Digest word columnist and the bestselling author of Word Power, comesUpsize Your Word Power, teaching you the fastest and easiest way to expand your vocabulary: the use of synonyms.Synonyms are a sound and often overlooked way to build vocabulary. With synonyms, you can express almost any shade of feeling or describe almost anything in minute detail. In Upsize ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Now from Peter Funk, the Reader's Digest word columnist and the bestselling author of Word Power, comesUpsize Your Word Power, teaching you the fastest and easiest way to expand your vocabulary: the use of synonyms.Synonyms are a sound and often overlooked way to build vocabulary. With synonyms, you can express almost any shade of feeling or describe almost anything in minute detail. In Upsize
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Word Nerds Unite!

The Fascinating Stories Behind 200 Words and Phrases

by Webb Garrison ...

Narrated by Stu Gray ...

Unabridged

2 hours 58 min

Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.You've probably used words or phrases like ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Why are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does "putting your best foot forward" mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.You've probably used words or phrases like
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Potencia al máximo tu novela

by Manuel Delprieto ...

Narrated by Pablo Lopez ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

Descubre en qué aspectos se fija la crítica literaria para juzgar si un trabajo es bueno o malo. ¿Crees qué tu novela es apta para ser publicada? Muchos escritores se enfrentan a esta pregunta una vez terminan su novela. Con este maravilloso manual someterás tu obra a cien preguntas que revelarán los errores del texto. Corrección a todos los niveles: estructura, portada, diálogos, puntos de vista, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Descubre en qué aspectos se fija la crítica literaria para juzgar si un trabajo es bueno o malo. ¿Crees qué tu novela es apta para ser publicada? Muchos escritores se enfrentan a esta pregunta una vez terminan su novela. Con este maravilloso manual someterás tu obra a cien preguntas que revelarán los errores del texto. Corrección a todos los niveles: estructura, portada, diálogos, puntos de vista,
... Read more
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The Book of Human Emotions

From Ambiguphobia to Umpty -- 154 Words from Around the World for How We Feel

by Tiffany Watt Smith ...

Narrated by Suzanne Toren ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

A thoughtful, gleeful encyclopedia of emotions, both broad and outrageously specific, from throughout history and around the world.How do you feel today? Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in love? Feeling a bit miffed? Do you have the heebie-jeebies? Are you antsy with iktsuarpok or filled with nakhes? Recent research suggests there are only ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A thoughtful, gleeful encyclopedia of emotions, both broad and outrageously specific, from throughout history and around the world.How do you feel today? Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in love? Feeling a bit miffed? Do you have the heebie-jeebies? Are you antsy with iktsuarpok or filled with nakhes? Recent research suggests there are only
... Read more
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Los 4 pilares de la ficción

by Ana Bolox ...

Narrated by Mariluz Parras ...

Unabridged

3 hours 31 min

En «Los 4 pilares de la ficción» te explico los cuatro elementos fundamentales que debes mimar como escritor para lograr que tus historias se conviertan en buenas novelas, esas que todo el mundo disfruta y recomienda. ¿Cuáles son esos pilares? Un buen escenario, la construcción de los personajes, una estructura firme y el narrador. ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

En «Los 4 pilares de la ficción» te explico los cuatro elementos fundamentales que debes mimar como escritor para lograr que tus historias se conviertan en buenas novelas, esas que todo el mundo disfruta y recomienda. ¿Cuáles son esos pilares? Un buen escenario, la construcción de los personajes, una estructura firme y el narrador.
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The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 1 min

Do you know why……a mortgage is literally a death pledge? …why guns have girls’ names? …why salt is related to soldier?You’re about to find out…The Etymologicon (e-t?-‘mä-lä-ji-kän) is:*Witty (wi-te\): Full of clever humor*Erudite (er-?-dit): Showing knowledge*Ribald (ri-b?ld): Crude, offensiveThe Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language. ... Read more

$27.98 USD

Do you know why……a mortgage is literally a death pledge? …why guns have girls’ names? …why salt is related to soldier?You’re about to find out…The Etymologicon (e-t?-‘mä-lä-ji-kän) is:*Witty (wi-te\): Full of clever humor*Erudite (er-?-dit): Showing knowledge*Ribald (ri-b?ld): Crude, offensiveThe Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the English language.
... Read more
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Cómo construir tu novela en 10 preguntas

by Ana Bolox, Ana Bolox ...

Narrated by Mariluz Parras ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

Una imprescindible guía para escritores tanto noveles como experimentados. De la mano de una de las maestras del género policiaco en español en la actualidad, Ana Bolox, nos planteamos 10 preguntas que podemos aplicar a nuestra idea de novela para convertirla en la mejor historia posible. Planteamiento, desarrollo, clímax, personajes y todos los secretos de la escritura de novelas adictivas quedan ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Una imprescindible guía para escritores tanto noveles como experimentados. De la mano de una de las maestras del género policiaco en español en la actualidad, Ana Bolox, nos planteamos 10 preguntas que podemos aplicar a nuestra idea de novela para convertirla en la mejor historia posible. Planteamiento, desarrollo, clímax, personajes y todos los secretos de la escritura de novelas adictivas quedan
... Read more
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Improve Vocabulary: Simple Lessons and Activities to Teach Yourself (Improve your vocabulary and express yourself better in English)

by Lonnie Burns ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Basic English, Intermediate English, and Advanced English.As students progress from level to level, they can see how English grammar and vocabulary are actually used. A set of study questions at the end of each story allows students to monitor their progress. If you're looking for a book to help you with English learning, this book is for you.This ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Basic English, Intermediate English, and Advanced English.As students progress from level to level, they can see how English grammar and vocabulary are actually used. A set of study questions at the end of each story allows students to monitor their progress. If you're looking for a book to help you with English learning, this book is for you.This
... Read more
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Comment bien raconter des histoires ? : Guide d'écriture pour un premier roman

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by Morgane Stankiewiez, Morgane Stankiewiez ...

Narrated by Katherine Pageon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

En France, on considère l'écrivain comme un génie au talent inné. Aux États-Unis, au contraire, on perçoit l'écriture comme un artisanat qui demande simplement de la méthode et du travail.Dans ce guide d'écriture, je partagerai mon approche, quelque part entre ces deux extrêmes. Nous discuterons du coeur des histoires, de leur âme et de la manière de créer des personnages, des intrigues qui vous ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

En France, on considère l'écrivain comme un génie au talent inné. Aux États-Unis, au contraire, on perçoit l'écriture comme un artisanat qui demande simplement de la méthode et du travail.Dans ce guide d'écriture, je partagerai mon approche, quelque part entre ces deux extrêmes. Nous discuterons du coeur des histoires, de leur âme et de la manière de créer des personnages, des intrigues qui vous
... Read more
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Kompendium wiedzy dla autorów kryminałów

by Margota Kott, Margota Kott ...

Narrated by Andrzej Hausner ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

Marzysz o napisaniu kryminału, ale nie wiesz, jak się do tego zabrać? Boisz się błędów logicznych, ciągle myli ci się patomorfolog z patologiem i zastanawiasz się, czy zabójstwo i morderstwo oznaczają to samo? Kompendium wiedzy dla autorów kryminałów rozwieje wszystkie twoje wątpliwości, wskaże najważniejsze elementy policyjnego śledztwa, także te, o których nigdy wcześniej nie słyszałeś, a ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Marzysz o napisaniu kryminału, ale nie wiesz, jak się do tego zabrać? Boisz się błędów logicznych, ciągle myli ci się patomorfolog z patologiem i zastanawiasz się, czy zabójstwo i morderstwo oznaczają to samo? Kompendium wiedzy dla autorów kryminałów rozwieje wszystkie twoje wątpliwości, wskaże najważniejsze elementy policyjnego śledztwa, także te, o których nigdy wcześniej nie słyszałeś, a
... Read more
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Tu novela a juicio

by Manuel del Prieto, Manuel del Prieto ...

Narrated by Pablo López ...

Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

La guía definitiva para escribir esa novela que llevas dentro de la mano de uno de los maestros del género. Manuel Delprieto, escritor experto en diferentes campos literarios, nos plantea cien preguntas que aplicar a nuestro borrador con el objetivo de convertirlo en una historia redonda, vendible y materia prima de puro éxito. Imprescindible para todos aquellos que deseen poner la mejor novela ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

La guía definitiva para escribir esa novela que llevas dentro de la mano de uno de los maestros del género. Manuel Delprieto, escritor experto en diferentes campos literarios, nos plantea cien preguntas que aplicar a nuestro borrador con el objetivo de convertirlo en una historia redonda, vendible y materia prima de puro éxito. Imprescindible para todos aquellos que deseen poner la mejor novela
... Read more
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The Horologicon

A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language

by Mark Forsyth ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 27 min

Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized.Find yourself pretending to work? That’s fudgelling.And this could lead to rizzling, if you feel sleepy after lunch. Though you are sure to become a sparkling deipnosopbist by dinner. Just don’t get too vinomadefied; a drunk dinner companion is never appreciated.The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the ... Read more

$27.98 USD

Do you wake up feeling rough? Then you’re philogrobolized.Find yourself pretending to work? That’s fudgelling.And this could lead to rizzling, if you feel sleepy after lunch. Though you are sure to become a sparkling deipnosopbist by dinner. Just don’t get too vinomadefied; a drunk dinner companion is never appreciated.The Horologicon (or book of hours) contains the most extraordinary words in the
... Read more
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How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth

A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions

by Gordon D. Fee, Mark L. Strauss ...

Narrated by Don Reed ...

Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

With so many Bible translations available today, how can you find those that will be most useful to you? What is the difference between a translation that calls itself “literal” and one that is more “meaning-based”? And what difference does it make for you as a reader of God’s Word?How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth brings clarity and insight to the current debate over translations and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

With so many Bible translations available today, how can you find those that will be most useful to you? What is the difference between a translation that calls itself “literal” and one that is more “meaning-based”? And what difference does it make for you as a reader of God’s Word?How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth brings clarity and insight to the current debate over translations and
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Clout

by Jesper Klit ...

Narrated by Russell Bentley ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

"Personal Clout" is an entertaining and honest guide to speaking publicly. This book will teach you how to effectively get your message across to other people - a skill in high demand from managers and employers.After becoming a bestselling book in Europe, Jesper Klit's "Personal Clout" is now available for the first time in English. Learn as the author shares some of the invaluable tools, lessons ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Personal Clout" is an entertaining and honest guide to speaking publicly. This book will teach you how to effectively get your message across to other people - a skill in high demand from managers and employers.After becoming a bestselling book in Europe, Jesper Klit's "Personal Clout" is now available for the first time in English. Learn as the author shares some of the invaluable tools, lessons
... Read more
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Craic Baby

by Darach O'Seaghdha, Darach O'Seaghdha ...

Narrated by Peadar Ó Caomhánaigh ...

Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

What do we talk about when we talk about Irish?When we talk about saving or supporting a language do we mean the musical combination of syllables, or something more profound?How do new words enter a language, and what is the relationship between that strange dialect called Hiberno-English and its parent language?'Craic Baby' picks up exactly where 'Motherfoclóir' left off and explores the very new ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What do we talk about when we talk about Irish?When we talk about saving or supporting a language do we mean the musical combination of syllables, or something more profound?How do new words enter a language, and what is the relationship between that strange dialect called Hiberno-English and its parent language?'Craic Baby' picks up exactly where 'Motherfoclóir' left off and explores the very new
... Read more
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Tamil for Tourists

by Vignesh Chandran ...

Narrated by Vignesh Chandran ...

Unabridged

11 hours 19 min

A 15 session course, learning the basics of pronunciation and comprehension in the Tamil language with a focus on tourist situations such as shopping, travel, directions, restaurants and other tourist situations. The course uses repetition across the sessions with frequent testing of words and phrases to help you retain the vocabulary contained in the course. This is the scientifically proven ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A 15 session course, learning the basics of pronunciation and comprehension in the Tamil language with a focus on tourist situations such as shopping, travel, directions, restaurants and other tourist situations. The course uses repetition across the sessions with frequent testing of words and phrases to help you retain the vocabulary contained in the course. This is the scientifically proven
... Read more

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