No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers—and why they often go wrong. How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think...

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again....

36 ways to improve your writing Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language...

After making his debut in The Killing Floor, Jack Reacher has quickly become one of the most popular―and most enduring―fictional heroes to emerge in the past half century. Now, his creator tells the stories behind the stories.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff. Hear the original story that was turned into an Oscar-winning film directly from the author, Michael Lewis, for the very first time.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

It’s time for a dating revolution! Read by Kiiri Sandy and author Jennie Young. Listen to Jennie’s introduction of her method and her movement, and then hear her sign off the book with a love letter from her. Part reading from your favorite professor, part conversation with your funniest...

Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation....

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the...

From the New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today. For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been...

With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them...

No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a tried and tested language learning method that has been used by over 1 million people to speak fluently and confidently. With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. Take a simple, relaxed approach to learning a...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Welcome to Learn with Paul Noble – a unique, tried and tested language learning method that has been used by almost a million people to speak fluently and confidently in no time at all. This course covers European and Latin American...

Now an HBO documentary series streaming on HBO Max. One of the Best Books of the Year Time * NPR * Washington Post * Bloomberg News * Chicago Tribune * Chicago Public Library * Fortune * Los Angeles Times * E! News * The Telegraph * Apple * Library Journal In this newly updated edition of the...

If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the number one fear in America....

Language and the way that people communicate has evolved over time, now you can learn how to effectively use your voice in the most effective way possible in order to get your message across. Every time we open our mouths, we have an effect on ourselves and the way others perceive us. The...

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources. Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in...

We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did these indispensable implements come from? In this wide-ranging history, Roland Allen reveals how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

A master class in the art of persuasion, as taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill, newly revised and updated. The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for...

36 ways to improve your writing Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for persuasive language...

An irresistible and enchanting journey through human history—from mankind’s earliest fires to the latest smart phones—that tells the surprising and untold story of storytelling. Joan Didion told us, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” And yet, the story of stories has never...

"In Viral Voices, Carmine Gallo delivers a powerful roadmap for today's communicators."—Matt Abrahams, Lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and host of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast "An accessible roadmap for anyone needing to get their message across successfully... This is...

As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However, at age 32, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them, he dedicated himself to learning the...

Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In the 10-year anniversary edition of this beloved writing guide, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story’s major events, but will also provide you with an unerring standard to use in evaluating your novel’s pacing and progression.

'The most honest account of addiction I have read. This is an invaluable book'. – Tony Adams. 'I've known the Secret Drug Addict for many years and there is no one better to write about addiction. A must read'. – Neville Southall. What is an addict? Who is susceptible, and why? How can I...

Enter your villain era with this indispensable resource for game masters and players eager to breathe life into their campaigns with captivating villains and complex antiheroes. In the varied and diverse worlds of tabletop RPGs, there are a myriad of genres, play styles, and creative...

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal.

The House That Joy Built is about how to give ourselves permission to be creative. It explores all the big fears that can block our creativity, and the permission we can meet those fears with – not simply to create, but to revel in the life-changing wonder and joy of doing so. It offers a jump-start for anyone whose desire to create is ruled by fear. In lyrical, inspirational prose, Holly Ringland examines her own sometimes difficult journey to a successful writing career and offers a wealth of encouragement for anyone who wants to unlock their imagination.

Over the past 6 years, Nicolas Cole has ghostwritten for more than 300 different industry leaders, C-Suite executives, founders of Silicon Valley startups, venture capitalists, and even Olympic athletes, Grammy-winning musicians, and New York Times bestselling authors. In 2017, Cole founded the first ghostwriting agency specializing in opinion articles online, and to date has ghostwritten more than 3,000 articles (under other people's names).

Publishing a book used to require literary agents, publishing contracts, and years of waiting. Today, anyone with an idea, story, or creative project can turn their work into a real book available to readers around the world. How to Self-Publish Your Book is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that walks you through the entire process of publishing your own book independently—from your first idea to a finished book readers can buy online. Whether you are a writer, teacher, illustrator, designer, or creative hobbyist, this book explains the publishing process in clear, simple language so ...

私たちは，ことばを通して世界を見たり，ものごとを考えたりする．では，異なる言語を話す日本人と外国人では，認識や思考のあり方は異なるのだろうか．

Ever type “Happy to help!” while your brain screams “Absolutely NOT”? This audiobook is for you. HR-SAFE HOW TO SAY IT WITHOUT SAYING IT is your Corporate Survival Manual. Packed with sharp humor and bulletproof scripts, it teaches you the art of translating internal screams into polite, HR-safe boundaries—without getting fired or losing your cool. End panic-typing and take back control with scripts for every office crisis: • Quit Reading Minds: Force vague emails to use actual verbs before you panic. • Disarm the Ambush: "How is your week?" is a trap. Don't fall for it.

Stop Talking About Writing a Book. Start Finishing One. Most people say they want to write a book. They talk about it for years. They outline it. They wait for the perfect idea, the perfect time, or the perfect confidence. Few ever finish. And even fewer understand that writing the book is only half the journey. The Author’s Playbook: Writing, Publishing, and Selling Books in the Modern Age is a practical roadmap for turning ideas into finished manuscripts—and finished manuscripts into real opportunities. Written by an award-winning author who has published more than a dozen books—...

You wrote a book. Now what? You're staring at the 200-page masterpiece you banged out on your laptop. Your "baby" that you have agonized over. Rethought. Revised. Reframed.

Launch Your First Successful Romance Novel Most first books disappear quietly on Amazon. Not because the writing is bad. But because the launch is unfocused. If you’re publishing your first romance novel, this guide will show you how to give it a genuine chance of success - even if you don’t have an audience, a mailing list, or money for ads. Instead of guessing how Amazon works, you’ll learn how to launch strategically so your book can climb the charts and reach readers in your genre. I’m a professional romance ghostwriter who has written over 100 books, including titles that have ...

Delegate the dirty work. Keep the royalties. Reclaim your craft. You're three weeks from launch. Your blurb isn't landing, your keyword list is blank, and your story might have a plot hole. You know that AI is out there to help, but you approach it nervously as if it were the mafia. That's over! With my help, you'll convert these shady characters into unpaid yet dedicated assistants who are ready to jump at your command. Seven tireless specialists are waiting in your laptop, on free platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity. At your fingertips, you've got a researcher, a ...

After decades of writing award-winning books on subjects ranging from poetry to art to liturgical seasons, celebrated author Marilyn McEntyre turns her attention to the vocation that has shaped her life. Start with a Word: On the Craft and Adventure of Writing is a literary masterclass that eschews drills and formulas in favor of close readings and refreshingly playful advice.

Build a real publishing business without a team, a giant audience, or years spent on one oversized book. The One-Person Vibe Publishing Business shows you how to create a portfolio of small, specific nonfiction books that solve real problems for real readers. Instead of betting everything on one title, you’ll learn how to publish useful books that work together as assets. This is not a book about flooding Amazon with generic AI content. It is a practical system for using AI as leverage while protecting quality, credibility, and trust. Inside, you’ll learn how to: find nonfiction topics ...

Escribes, pero tus libros no se venden. No es un problema de talento. Es un problema de conocimiento. Nadie te enseñó que escribir un buen libro es solo la mitad del trabajo. La otra mitad —la que separa a los autores que viven de su escritura de los que acumulan libros en un cajón— es saber llevar ese libro hasta las manos de las personas que lo necesitan. Y eso, exactamente eso, es lo que encontrarás en estas páginas. Este libro es una guía muy completa para autores que quieren construir una carrera real y sostenible viviendo de lo que escriben. Sin rodeos, sin tecnicismos ...

Persevere in Your Writing A Practical Guide to Writer’s Block, Rejection, Perfectionism, and Long-Term Writing Motivation Does writing feel heavier than it used to? Many writers don’t quit because they lack talent. They quit because they get worn down—by rejection, writer’s block, creative burnout, and the relentless Inner Critic insisting they’re not good enough. Persevere in Your Writing is a practical guide to overcoming writer’s block, rebuilding writing motivation, and developing the discipline and mindset needed to finish your book and sustain a long-term writing career. ...

Raymond Chandler proved something that literary snobs and commercial publishers thought impossible: popular fiction and beautiful prose are not enemies. They are partners. His novels made crime fiction a vehicle for moral intelligence. His sentences became blueprints for how language itself can do justice. This is NOT a book about Philip Marlowe or Chandler's detective stories. This is a book about how Chandler built Marlowe; about the techniques, the observable patterns in the prose itself, the architectural principles that allow a detective to become a moral consciousness in a corrupt ...

Master the Art of Making Readers Laugh Why do some writers effortlessly make us snort coffee through our noses, while others try desperately to be funny and land with a quiet, terrible thud? The difference isn't talent — it's craft. And craft can be learned. USA Today bestselling author Steve Alcorn draws on more than 25 years of teaching experience to break down the mechanics of humor writing: how to find comedy in everyday life, build jokes that actually land, sustain a funny voice across hundreds of pages, and get your humor out into the world. From Aristophanes to TikTok, from ...

If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, struggled to deepen a character, felt tangled in your own story, or struggled to navigate the ups and downs of life as a writer… this book gives you a new way in. Tarot For Writers is a practical, writer-focused introduction to using tarot as a creative tool. Whether you’re developing characters, shaping plot, breaking through writer’s block, or reflecting on your artistic direction, this book shows you how to use tarot as a symbolic thinking system for stronger storytelling. This is not a mystical manual. It’s a working writer’s guide. ...

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