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Becoming Fluent
- How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language
- By: Richard Roberts, Roger Kreuz
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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In Becoming Fluent, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do, they should learn like adults. Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children.
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Hope for older learners
- By ejaik on 04-10-21
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Becoming Fluent
- How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 12-08-15
- Language: English
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The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
- Proven Methods from a PR Professional
- By: Richard Zeoli
- Narrated by: Peter Johnson
- Length: 5 hrs
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Whether you are looking to position yourself as an industry expert, extend your sphere of influence, or gain the support and backing of vital constituencies, The 7 Principles of Public Speaking will give you the tools you need to achieve your goal.
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an interesting listen
- By Dave Wales on 27-11-23
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The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
- Proven Methods from a PR Professional
- Narrated by: Peter Johnson
- Length: 5 hrs
- Release date: 01-02-13
- Language: English
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Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel
- The Ultimate Guide to Writing a YA Bestseller
- By: Jessica Brody
- Narrated by: Jessica Brody
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
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Prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and "beat sheets" analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows, John Green's The Fault in Our Stars, and Lois Lowry's The Giver, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who's ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.
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Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel
- The Ultimate Guide to Writing a YA Bestseller
- Narrated by: Jessica Brody
- Series: Save the Cat!
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 18-07-23
- Language: English
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A Little Book of Language
- By: David Crystal
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
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With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.
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Basic but interesting, better in print form
- By Scifisam on 23-05-15
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A Little Book of Language
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Series: Little Histories Series
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 09-08-12
- Language: English
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Reading with the Stars
- A Celebration of Books and Libraries
- By: Leonard Kniffel
- Narrated by: Marguerite Vine, Eric Pollins
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.
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Reading with the Stars
- A Celebration of Books and Libraries
- Narrated by: Marguerite Vine, Eric Pollins
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 14-02-14
- Language: English
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The No-BS Guide to English Vocabulary and Effective Communication
- An Interactive Road-Map to Learning Words, Fixing Spellings, and Building Fluent Pronunciation Skills Forever
- By: Jason Durham, Alshon Tye
- Narrated by: T D McCloud
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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When it comes to learning a new language, studies have actually found that memorizing words doesn't work in the long term. But then, why does the traditional education system still follow this gut-wrenching pattern of memorizing words when it only sets students up for failure? As we keep looking for an answer to that question, it’s time for you to try a new approach - one that will finally stick...
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Powerful
- By Karylle Manalad on 27-05-19
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The No-BS Guide to English Vocabulary and Effective Communication
- An Interactive Road-Map to Learning Words, Fixing Spellings, and Building Fluent Pronunciation Skills Forever
- Narrated by: T D McCloud
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 24-05-19
- Language: English
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Master GMAT Vocabulary Words: The 5,000 Most Common GMAT Words with Example Sentences and Fun Stories
- Vocabulary Builder for Adults, Book 2
- By: Levi Cohen
- Narrated by: Johnathan Welsh
- Length: 24 hrs and 14 mins
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To help you concentrate on the vocabulary that counts most, this audiobook presents a carefully selected list of the 5,000 most commonly occurring words on the GMAT. Every word in the audiobook has an example sentence next to it to help you understand and remember what it means. But the inclusion of entertaining and captivating anecdotes that combine several GMAT terms is what really makes this audiobook stand out.
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Master GMAT Vocabulary Words: The 5,000 Most Common GMAT Words with Example Sentences and Fun Stories
- Vocabulary Builder for Adults, Book 2
- Narrated by: Johnathan Welsh
- Series: Vocabulary Builder for Adults, Book 2
- Length: 24 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 28-02-24
- Language: English
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The Elements of Style: 60 Minutes to Better Writing & Grammar
- By: Professor William Strunk Jr.
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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What you need to know about grammar and writing as taught widely in colleges, high schools, and grammar schools wherever American English is spoken!
William Strunk, Professor at Cornell, wrote his famous Little Book on good grammar and writing to simplify the subject for students far and wide. His famous motto was, "Omit needless words." This unabridged version follows this motto and can be listened to in just 60 minutes!
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Short, Sharp and to the Point
- By Gary on 06-03-13
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The Elements of Style: 60 Minutes to Better Writing & Grammar
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Release date: 03-12-08
- Language: English
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The Young Adult Writer's Journey
- An Encyclopedia for YA Writers
- By: Janet Schrader-Post, Elizabeth Fortin-Hinds
- Narrated by: Lisa S. Ware
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
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Finally, an all-inclusive audiobook on young adult fiction must-do, don’t do, and how-to. If you want to write a young adult novel, you need to listen to this book first. Coauthored by an award-winning YA author and an acquisitions editor, both experts on kids and what they like to read, this encyclopedia contains all you need to start or improve a career as a YA fiction author.
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The Young Adult Writer's Journey
- An Encyclopedia for YA Writers
- Narrated by: Lisa S. Ware
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 04-03-19
- Language: English
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Writing the Picture Book
- Mastering the First Book Adults Read to Children (Writing Lessons from the Front, Book 10)
- By: Angela Hunt
- Narrated by: Angela E. Hunt
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Writing a short book for children ought to be easy, right? Not if you don't know what you're doing. The picture book is an art form with a definite blueprint, and you deviate from it at your peril. Like all of the writing lessons from the Front books, this book is brief. There are other books with philosophies and backgrounds and lots of full color illustrations on glossy pages, and this isn’t one of them.
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Great resource
- By XJ on 28-05-22
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Writing the Picture Book
- Mastering the First Book Adults Read to Children (Writing Lessons from the Front, Book 10)
- Narrated by: Angela E. Hunt
- Series: Writing Lessons from the Front, Book 10
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Release date: 30-11-20
- Language: English
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Othello: CliffsNotes
- By: Helen McCulloch, Gary K. Carey M.A.
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
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This CliffsNotes study guide on William Shakespeare's Othello supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
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Othello: CliffsNotes
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Series: CliffsNotes
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 16-03-11
- Language: English
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Adult Vocabulary Boost
- Master Advanced Words for Effective Communication
- By: Sophia Mitchell
- Narrated by: Andrew Heisler, Mary Shilston
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
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A guide for adults to expand their vocabulary through a range of activities and and exercises to increase familiarity with more challenging but useful words. Examples of the level of words included are laconic, elated, divulge, bellicose, despondent, jeopardize and opulent. This audio course will broaden your vocabulary by over a hundred words and deepen your understanding of words that you already know. Vocabulary is approached in multiple ways to build a firm understanding.
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Adult Vocabulary Boost
- Master Advanced Words for Effective Communication
- Narrated by: Andrew Heisler, Mary Shilston
- Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 29-11-23
- Language: English
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Lord of the Flies: CliffsNotes
- By: Maureen Kelly
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
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The CliffsNotes study guide on William Golding's Lord of the Flies supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Lord of the Flies.
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Good for School
- By Virgo on 13-04-13
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Lord of the Flies: CliffsNotes
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Series: CliffsNotes
- Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 16-03-11
- Language: English
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Word Wise
- Say What You Mean, Deepen Your Connections, and Get to the Point
- By: Will Jelbert
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
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An eye-opening guide on how we talk and write to one another, Word Wise explores 400+ of the most common cases of word trash (filler words, hyperbole, and abstractions) and word power (verbs of action, ear candy, onomatopoeia). Examining social media, the language of Donald Trump, AI language research, and heard-on-the-street lingo, communication expert Will Jelbert offers simple and concrete recommendations for improving your own vernacular. With wit, practical applications, and a small dose of grammar, Word Wise will help you communicate more effectively at home, at work, and online.
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Word Wise
- Say What You Mean, Deepen Your Connections, and Get to the Point
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 22-10-24
- Language: English
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The Debater's Guide, Fourth Edition
- By: Jon M. Ericson, James J. Murphy, Raymond Bud Zeuschner
- Narrated by: Phil Holland
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
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Tens of thousands of readers have studied and applied this practical guide to instruction in argumentation and communication since it was first published in 1961. In this fourth edition - the Fiftieth Anniversary Edition - authors Jon M. Ericson, James J. Murphy, and Raymond Bud Zeuschner have made significant revisions to improve the depth, flow, and clarity of this popular debater's handbook. With straightforward explanations and specific applications geared toward contemporary debate practice, this compact volume offers students and teachers clear-cut assistance.
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The Debater's Guide, Fourth Edition
- Narrated by: Phil Holland
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 10-01-13
- Language: English
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You: The Story
- A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory
- By: Ruta Sepetys
- Narrated by: Ruta Sepetys
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience. You: The Story is a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page.
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You: The Story
- A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory
- Narrated by: Ruta Sepetys
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 16-05-23
- Language: English
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Their Eyes Were Watching God: CliffsNotes
- By: Megan E. Ash
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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The CliffsNotes study guide on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, critical commentaries, and expanded glossaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God: CliffsNotes
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Series: CliffsNotes
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 22-03-11
- Language: English
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Atlas Shrugged: CliffsNotes
- By: Andrew Bernstein PhD
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
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This CliffsNotes study guide on Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
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Atlas Shrugged: CliffsNotes
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Series: CliffsNotes
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 16-03-11
- Language: English
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Hamlet: CliffsNotes
- By: Carla Lynn Stockton B.A. M.A. C.A.S.
- Narrated by: Dan John Miller
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
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This CliffsNotes study guide on William Shakespeare's Hamlet supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
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Hamlet: CliffsNotes
- Narrated by: Dan John Miller
- Series: CliffsNotes
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 16-03-11
- Language: English
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Writing Young Adult Fiction
- Brainstorm, Write and Publish Your Own Bestseller
- By: Steve Alcorn, Dani Alcorn
- Narrated by: Steve Alcorn, Dani Alcorn
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
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Do you have a young adult novel idea but are unsure about where to begin? Have you started a novel, only to get stuck? Or perhaps you've completed a first draft, but you want to add the luster of professional writing? Then this audiobook is for you! Featuring lively interplay between authors of young-adult fiction Steve and Dani Alcorn, this engaging narration gives you all the inspiration and tools you need to create a best seller.
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Writing Young Adult Fiction
- Brainstorm, Write and Publish Your Own Bestseller
- Narrated by: Steve Alcorn, Dani Alcorn
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 15-07-19
- Language: English
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