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Compiled in Middle Welsh during the 12th and 13th centuries, The Mabinogion is a mesmerizing panorama of fantasy, romance, tragedy and humor. Blending Arthurian romance, Welsh legend and mythology, it tells tales of heroic knights, fair maidens, dramatic battles and magical beasts across 12 fantastical stories.

In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You'll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will introduce you to the basics of the Italian language and guide you through over 13 hours of everyday scenarios – from simple situations like asking for directions and eating out to talking about yourself and how to master the different tenses – that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Executive functioning skills—including focus, organization, stress management, and more―are critical to succeeding in all aspects of your life. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve lived with it your entire life, you know that developing these skills can be a challenge. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of information, assessments, and evidence-based exercises to help you build this mental skill set and take control of your ADHD.

Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process.

Written by sex educator and body-positivity advocate Ruby Rare, Sex Ed is the practical and fun guide to sex that you've always wanted - but never known how to ask for. This is the information you should have been taught at school: a no-holds-barred roadmap that covers everything from how the brain is the most important sex organ and how to communicate what you want to yourself and a partner, all the way down to the messy stuff - solo sex, orgasms, touching, kissing, blow jobs, cunnilingus, anal play, lube, toys, kegels.

How did Shakespeare sound to the audiences of his day? For the first time, this audio offers listeners the chance to hear England's greatest playwright performed by a company of actors using the pronunciation of his time. Under the guidance of Ben Crystal, actor, author of Shakespeare on Toast, and an expert in original Shakespearian pronunciation, the company performs some of Shakespeare's best-known poems, solo speeches, and scenes from the plays.

🎙️ Welcome to Nihongo Storytime with Noriko 💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content 📚, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🚀 🌐 Visit my website, Learn Japanese with Noriko for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for updates!

The Global Citizen Language Learning vocabulary mastery audiobooks are intentionally and judiciously structured for vocabulary, definition, and pronunciation learning, retention, and recall for individuals who are completely new to the language!

If you're thinking about studying for your CeMAP exams & have no idea where to start - don't worry, I got you. Here's how is works. Season 1 is dedicated to your CeMAP 1 sutides & Season 2 is there for your CeMAP 2&3 lessons.New episodes dropping every week INCLUDING brand new CeMAP 1 material for 2024 so keep your ears peeled for the good stuff.This Podcast series is dedicated to giving you a light hearted, entertaining overview of your the London Institute of Banking & Finance's Study text to help supplement your CeMAP learning.

Have you used nearly every learning-Italian app ever invented and you still can't speak conversational Italian well enough to hold a conversation with a four-year-old Italian speaker? Well, if you're serious about learning to speak conversational Italian like a native speaker and without having to relocate to Italy for months or even years, then Learning Italian Like Crazy is just what you’re looking for. Maybe you've tried other apps and you still feel you're unable to speak conversational Italian with complete confidence.

Mixing parody, literary criticism, profiles, satire, light verse, anagrams, AND social observation, Haywire gathers together the finest examples of Craig Brown's writing across the past fifteen years. From Mary Berry’s Household Tips to Robert Macfarlane’s poetic prose, from profiles of such diverse figures as Sigmund Freud and Katie Price to parodies of Jacob Rees-Mogg and Mary Beard, and from appreciations of the Marx Brothers and Les Dawson to essays on Brian Epstein and the slippery art of biography, Haywire contains a bumper selection of work.

In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children.

Learn Russian with Modern Language Learning Techniques such as Contextual Learning for vocabulary, and Pattern Recognition for Grammar.

¡Hola amigos! Transform your language skills with the first installment of a brand-new series created just for audio. Join the Superpolyglotbros on a comprehensive and entertaining tour through your first steps in speaking Spanish. In this fully sound-designed audiobook you’ll learn the most important phrases for Spanish communication, arming yourself with everything you need for your next holiday or school trip or simply to impress. ¡Buen viaje!

In this high-energy, captivating program, legendary speaker/trainer Grant Cardone will teach you how to gain more attention, pump up your attitude, expand your goals, overcome objections, and sell more effectively than ever before. You’ll walk away from this seminar with a new, bolder approach towards success and the motivation you’ll need to bring your big new goals into reality. It’s time to stop competing and start dominating your market.

In the tradition of Simon Winchester and Dava Sobel, The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code tells one of the most intriguing stories in the history of language, masterfully blending history, linguistics, and cryptology with an elegantly wrought narrative. When famed archaeologist Arthur Evans unearthed the ruins of a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age, he discovered a cache of ancient tablets, Europe's earliest written records.

Expand your German vocabulary with 2,000 most common German words, as well as tips and examples on how to improve your learning.

Welcome to a virtual gathering that will kindle your curiosity and soothe your soul! Join Martha Beck for the podcast edition of her weekly Facebook event, and listen in as she touches on a spirituality or personal growth topic that’s on her mind. You'll also hear the lively conversation that follows as Martha opens the floor to questions from the live viewers. With topics ranging from courage to creativity, purpose to intuition, these discussions will engage and support you on your journey to self-knowledge. Ready to connect with a community of like-minded seekers? Welcome to The Gathering ...

The Pre PACES Podcast aims to help you pass the devilishly difficult MRCP PACEs exam. We’ll provide the best expertise from both seasoned consultants who have examined on PACEs for years, as well as tips and tricks from junior doctors who are fresh out of sitting the exam. Most of all, we want you to enjoy listening and ultimately succeed in passing the exam. Best of luck! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.