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Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition

What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion

by Jay Heinrichs ...

Narrated by Jay Heinrichs ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

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 lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

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 lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians'
... Read more
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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

$32.99 CAD

“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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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

$28.99 CAD

“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
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Say What You Mean

A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication

by Oren Jay Sofer ...

Narrated by Oren Jay Sofer, Mark Bramhall ...

Series series Shambhala
Unabridged

11 hours

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this
... Read more
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A Sentimental Education

by Hannah McGregor ...

Narrated by Hannah McGregor ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

How do you tell the story of a feminist education, when the work of feminism can never be perfected or completed? In A Sentimental Education, Hannah McGregor, the podcaster behind Witch, Please and Secret Feminist Agenda, explores what podcasting has taught her about doing feminist scholarship not as a methodology but as a way of life. Moving between memoir and theory, these essays consider the ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How do you tell the story of a feminist education, when the work of feminism can never be perfected or completed? In A Sentimental Education, Hannah McGregor, the podcaster behind Witch, Please and Secret Feminist Agenda, explores what podcasting has taught her about doing feminist scholarship not as a methodology but as a way of life. Moving between memoir and theory, these essays consider the
... Read more
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Superbloom

How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

by Nicholas Carr ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different
... Read more
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Hope Matters

How Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the Environmental Crisis

by Elin Kelsey ...

Narrated by Elin Kelsey ...

Unabridged

5 hours

“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane GoodallFears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all.In the face of extreme eco ... Read more

$22.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

“This book comes at just the right moment. It is NOT too late if we get together and take action, NOW.” —Jane GoodallFears about climate change are fueling an epidemic of despair across the world: adults worry about their children’s future; thirty-somethings question whether they should have kids or not; and many young people honestly believe they have no future at all.In the face of extreme eco
... Read more
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Free Your Mind

The new world of manipulation and how to resist it

by Laura Dodsworth, Patrick Fagan ...

Narrated by Henry Nott ...

Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerLearn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind.There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, ‘Still or sparkling?’Free Your Mind is your field manual to surviving the information battlefield. In this ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerLearn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind.There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, ‘Still or sparkling?’Free Your Mind is your field manual to surviving the information battlefield. In this
... Read more
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Conversationally Speaking

Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness

by Alan Garner ...

Narrated by Roy McCrerey ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

*ALMOST 1 MILLION SOLD!* Conversationally Speaking has become the most popular book in the world teaching conversation skills. Millions of people have used it to learn the secrets of effective communication. This revised edition provides more ways to improve your conversation skills by giving you strategies that work for starting conversations, asking questions that promote interaction, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

*ALMOST 1 MILLION SOLD!* Conversationally Speaking has become the most popular book in the world teaching conversation skills. Millions of people have used it to learn the secrets of effective communication. This revised edition provides more ways to improve your conversation skills by giving you strategies that work for starting conversations, asking questions that promote interaction,
... Read more
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Spanish Pronunciation

How to speak accurate Spanish

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Narrated by Collins ...

Series series Collins Easy Learning Spanish
Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

A step-by-step guide to Spanish pronunciation that will help you build your confidence and communicate better in Spanish.Aimed at beginners and intermediate students this short course focuses on spoken Spanish, and will help you improve your pronunciation, confidence and fluency. The free booklet will show you how to pronounce each sound and give real-life examples of where these sounds are used. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A step-by-step guide to Spanish pronunciation that will help you build your confidence and communicate better in Spanish.Aimed at beginners and intermediate students this short course focuses on spoken Spanish, and will help you improve your pronunciation, confidence and fluency. The free booklet will show you how to pronounce each sound and give real-life examples of where these sounds are used.
... Read more
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Resolving Conflict

by Tony Alessandra ...

Narrated by Tony Alessandra ...

Unabridged

41 min

Most of us long to have conflict-free relationships in our working environment and in our personal lives. But, unless we are transported to some future world where all of our minds and emotions work in perfect unison, freedom from conflict will never happen.This fascinating program will help you identify the sources of conflict and understand how to encourage healthy disagreement without spiraling ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Most of us long to have conflict-free relationships in our working environment and in our personal lives. But, unless we are transported to some future world where all of our minds and emotions work in perfect unison, freedom from conflict will never happen.This fascinating program will help you identify the sources of conflict and understand how to encourage healthy disagreement without spiraling
... Read more
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Audrey's Top 4 Communication Hits

by Audrey Nelson ...

Narrated by Audrey Nelson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

Audrey Nelson puts together her four top hits for a sensational set.The titles include:He Speaks, She Speaks: What Different Things They Say;The Art of Conscious Communication: A Talent for a Technical Age;Victors without Victims: Managing Conflict for a Positive Outcome;Ouch! That Hurts: Dealing with Difficult People; ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Audrey Nelson puts together her four top hits for a sensational set.The titles include:He Speaks, She Speaks: What Different Things They Say;The Art of Conscious Communication: A Talent for a Technical Age;Victors without Victims: Managing Conflict for a Positive Outcome;Ouch! That Hurts: Dealing with Difficult People;
... Read more
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Read Your Mind

Menschen lesen, Vertrauen bilden und Karriere machen mit den Tricks der Mentalisten | Die Erfolgsgeheimnisse des internationalen Top-Mentalisten

by Oz Pearlman ...

Narrated by Sebastian Pappenberger ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

Seit über 30 Jahren fasziniert der Weltklasse-Mentalist und Gedankenleser Oz Pearlman sein Publikum: Nun teilt »Oz the Mentalist« die Geheimnisse seiner außergewöhnlichen Karriere, um auch anderen zum Erfolg zu verhelfen. Er verbindet in seinem Buch die Faszination des Mentalismus mit praxistauglichen Strategien für den persönlichen Erfolg und die Karriere.Er gewährt in Read Your Mind Einblicke, ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Seit über 30 Jahren fasziniert der Weltklasse-Mentalist und Gedankenleser Oz Pearlman sein Publikum: Nun teilt »Oz the Mentalist« die Geheimnisse seiner außergewöhnlichen Karriere, um auch anderen zum Erfolg zu verhelfen. Er verbindet in seinem Buch die Faszination des Mentalismus mit praxistauglichen Strategien für den persönlichen Erfolg und die Karriere.Er gewährt in Read Your Mind Einblicke,
... Read more
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Negotiating the Deal

by Kerry Johnson, MBA, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Tim Andres Pabon ...

Unabridged

6 hours 30 min

Negotiation is the fastest and most amount of money you will ever make. In one hour, you could make Thousands or even Millions of dollars. Yet you often negotiate from a position of weakness, ending up with unfavorable outcomes. This happens because you don’t have the necessary skills to make better deals.You continually negotiate every day in everything you do. You bargain activities, vacation ... Read more

$33.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Negotiation is the fastest and most amount of money you will ever make. In one hour, you could make Thousands or even Millions of dollars. Yet you often negotiate from a position of weakness, ending up with unfavorable outcomes. This happens because you don’t have the necessary skills to make better deals.You continually negotiate every day in everything you do. You bargain activities, vacation
... Read more
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Liar Detector

by Instafo, Edwin Piers ...

Narrated by Instafo ...

Unabridged

49 min

Become A Human Lie And Truth DetectorLying is an ingrained instinct. Humans learn to lie by the age of three and just keep on lying into adulthood. On average, people will lie 3 times or more in a ten minute conversation with a stranger or acquaintance.Does this sound unbelievable? Or maybe, you just don’t know how to spot the lies. There are many types of lies in this world: little white lies, ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Become A Human Lie And Truth DetectorLying is an ingrained instinct. Humans learn to lie by the age of three and just keep on lying into adulthood. On average, people will lie 3 times or more in a ten minute conversation with a stranger or acquaintance.Does this sound unbelievable? Or maybe, you just don’t know how to spot the lies. There are many types of lies in this world: little white lies,
... Read more
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Communication Skills: Discover The Best Ways To Communicate, Be Charismatic, Use Body Language, Persuade & Be A Great Conversationalist

by Ace McCloud ...

Narrated by Joshua Mackey ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

Do you feel inadequate when it comes to communicating with others?Whether you want to (1) communicate clearly (2) master the art of persuasion, or (3) just be more liked and respected, this is the audio book for you.Do you dread social conversations?You can learn to communicate calmly, confidently, and easily. This is where the true power of communication shows up most clearly. As you learn to ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you feel inadequate when it comes to communicating with others?Whether you want to (1) communicate clearly (2) master the art of persuasion, or (3) just be more liked and respected, this is the audio book for you.Do you dread social conversations?You can learn to communicate calmly, confidently, and easily. This is where the true power of communication shows up most clearly. As you learn to
... Read more
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Collaborative Society

by Dariusz Jemielniak, Aleksandra Przegalinska ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Series series MIT Press Essential Knowledge
Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

Humans are hard-wired for collaboration, and new technologies of communication act as a super-amplifier of our natural collaborative mindset. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series examines the emergence of a new kind of social collaboration enabled by networked technologies. This new collaborative society might be characterized as a series of services and startups that enable ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Humans are hard-wired for collaboration, and new technologies of communication act as a super-amplifier of our natural collaborative mindset. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series examines the emergence of a new kind of social collaboration enabled by networked technologies. This new collaborative society might be characterized as a series of services and startups that enable
... Read more
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Brief History of Emoji, A: How Pictures Became a Language

by Marcus Ellwood ...

Narrated by Marcus Ellwood ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

The hidden history of digital communication reveals how ancient carvings evolved into the texts we send daily. Perfect for a curious morning commute, this engaging timeline shows why a simple screen tap holds immense linguistic power. Whether you are navigating complex group chats or studying social dynamics, understanding these tiny visual gestures transforms your everyday screen time.Delve into ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The hidden history of digital communication reveals how ancient carvings evolved into the texts we send daily. Perfect for a curious morning commute, this engaging timeline shows why a simple screen tap holds immense linguistic power. Whether you are navigating complex group chats or studying social dynamics, understanding these tiny visual gestures transforms your everyday screen time.Delve into
... Read more
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A Language Learner's Guide to Russian Idioms

A Window into Russian Culture and Language

by Dana Levina ...

Narrated by Ernest Timkin ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Unlock the hidden rhythms of Russian conversation with A Language Learner’s Guide to Russian Idioms, narrated by Ernest Timkin and crafted by linguist Dana Levina. This audiobook isn’t just about memorizing phrases—it’s a cultural passport, revealing how Russians weave humor, history, and wisdom into everyday speech. Imagine transforming awkward pauses into confident exchanges by knowing when to ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the hidden rhythms of Russian conversation with A Language Learner’s Guide to Russian Idioms, narrated by Ernest Timkin and crafted by linguist Dana Levina. This audiobook isn’t just about memorizing phrases—it’s a cultural passport, revealing how Russians weave humor, history, and wisdom into everyday speech. Imagine transforming awkward pauses into confident exchanges by knowing when to
... Read more
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Menschen überzeugen, die recht haben wollen

by Marie-Theres Braun ...

Narrated by Denise Monteiro ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

Mit Kooperation statt Konfrontation überzeugenWie begeistere ich Kritiker:innen für meine Ideen? Wie hole ich Menschen ins Boot, die stur auf ihren Überzeugungen beharren? Und warum eskalieren viele Diskussionen offline und online so schnell?Marie-Theres Braun zeigt anhand von realen Geschichten aus Beruf und Alltag, wie viel Macht hinter kooperativen Strategien steckt. Sie erklärt den Hintergrund ... Read more

$29.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mit Kooperation statt Konfrontation überzeugenWie begeistere ich Kritiker:innen für meine Ideen? Wie hole ich Menschen ins Boot, die stur auf ihren Überzeugungen beharren? Und warum eskalieren viele Diskussionen offline und online so schnell?Marie-Theres Braun zeigt anhand von realen Geschichten aus Beruf und Alltag, wie viel Macht hinter kooperativen Strategien steckt. Sie erklärt den Hintergrund
... Read more
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Verbalicious Vocabulary System

Speak with Confidence with 750 English Language Vocabulary Words

by Liv Montgomery, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Liv Montgomery ...

Unabridged

2 hours 56 min

Effective communication is the key to success. But you can't influence anyone unless you have the ability to say exactly what you mean. Imagine if you could build your vocabulary and have fun at the same time. Now you can! Verbalicious takes a fun, entertaining approach to language. With Liv Montgomery as your verbal tour guide, you'll expand your vocabulary and develop verbal prowess for your ... Read more

$19.17 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Effective communication is the key to success. But you can't influence anyone unless you have the ability to say exactly what you mean. Imagine if you could build your vocabulary and have fun at the same time. Now you can! Verbalicious takes a fun, entertaining approach to language. With Liv Montgomery as your verbal tour guide, you'll expand your vocabulary and develop verbal prowess for your
... Read more
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Conversational Writing

The Dos and Don’ts of Informal Writing

by Dawn Jones, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Dawn Jones ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

28 min

Would you like to immediately capture the attention of your reader—and keep it? Would you like people to grasp the point of your message—and remember it? Would you like people to read and respond to your emails and other informal yet crucial correspondence? Or even have your ideas read and respected when writing to a publisher? Well now you can! Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Dawn ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Would you like to immediately capture the attention of your reader—and keep it? Would you like people to grasp the point of your message—and remember it? Would you like people to read and respond to your emails and other informal yet crucial correspondence? Or even have your ideas read and respected when writing to a publisher? Well now you can! Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Dawn
... Read more
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Tactical Influence

by Instafo, Leon Stanford ...

Narrated by Instafo ...

Unabridged

54 min

Exert Your Force of Influence!“Do you have what it takes to be a great influencer and leader?”What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? In our case, the answer is relatively simple: such catalytic effect brews a solidly-grounded leader with powerful influence over others.Now you might be wondering how you can stir a similar concoction to bring about your own influential ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exert Your Force of Influence!“Do you have what it takes to be a great influencer and leader?”What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? In our case, the answer is relatively simple: such catalytic effect brews a solidly-grounded leader with powerful influence over others.Now you might be wondering how you can stir a similar concoction to bring about your own influential
... Read more
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Writing at Work

Strategies for Today's Coworkers, Clients, and Customers

by Natasha Terk ...

Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky ...

Unabridged

1 hour 20 min

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher. ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Writing at Work covers everything professionals need to know about writing on the job today. HR and L&D managers can use this new course to train experienced employees who already know the basics of business writing but could use a refresher.
... Read more

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