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Thank You for Arguing, Fourth Edition (Revised and Updated)

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

par Jay Heinrichs ...

The definitive guide to getting your way, revised and updated with new material on writing, speaking, framing, and other key tools for arguing more powerfully“Cross Cicero with David Letterman and you get Jay Heinrichs.”—Joseph Ellis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Quartet and American SphinxNow in its fourth edition, Jay Heinrichs’s Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

The definitive guide to getting your way, revised and updated with new material on writing, speaking, framing, and other key tools for arguing more powerfully“Cross Cicero with David Letterman and you get Jay Heinrichs.”—Joseph Ellis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Quartet and American SphinxNow in its fourth edition, Jay Heinrichs’s Thank You for Arguing is your master class in the art of
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The Elements of Great Public Speaking

par Lyman MacInnis ...

There is no such things as a boring topic, just boring speakers.Great speakers aren’t just born; they prepare and they practice. The Elements of Great Public Speaking takes the fear out of taking the podium by distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion, and it shows you how to sound and act like someone worth listening to. Experiencd business people, nervous ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

There is no such things as a boring topic, just boring speakers.Great speakers aren’t just born; they prepare and they practice. The Elements of Great Public Speaking takes the fear out of taking the podium by distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion, and it shows you how to sound and act like someone worth listening to. Experiencd business people, nervous
... En savoir plus
Spoken Discourse

par Dr Rodney Jones ...

Collections series Bloomsbury Discourse
This book provides an overview of current theories of and methods for analysing spoken discourse. It includes discussions of both the more traditional approaches of pragmatics, conversation analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and critical discourse analysis, and more recently developed approaches such as multimodal discourse analysis and critical sociolinguistics ... En savoir plus

$54.99 CAD

This book provides an overview of current theories of and methods for analysing spoken discourse. It includes discussions of both the more traditional approaches of pragmatics, conversation analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology and critical discourse analysis, and more recently developed approaches such as multimodal discourse analysis and critical sociolinguistics
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Storytelling with Children

par Nancy ...

Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story. ... En savoir plus

$15.19 CAD

Telling stories awakens wonder and creates special occasions with children, whether it is bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Encouraging you to spin golden tales, Nancy Mellon shows how you can become a confident storyteller and enrich your family with the power of story.
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Learn Spanish in Your Car

Learning Spanish for Beginners & Kids Has Never Been Easier Before! Have Fun Whilst Learning Fantastic Exercises for Accurate Pronunciations, Daily Used Phrases and Vocabulary!

par Pro Language Learning ...

Discover the Most Effective Way to Learn How to Speak Spanish Through Fun and Exciting Activities.Dear reader,Did you know that most people that try to learn another language are left dissatisfied and unable to converse in that language, even though they’ve spent hours and hours learning grammar and vocabulary? Do you know why that happens? Because they are using guides that teach only grammar and ... En savoir plus

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Discover the Most Effective Way to Learn How to Speak Spanish Through Fun and Exciting Activities.Dear reader,Did you know that most people that try to learn another language are left dissatisfied and unable to converse in that language, even though they’ve spent hours and hours learning grammar and vocabulary? Do you know why that happens? Because they are using guides that teach only grammar and
... En savoir plus
Swearing Is Good For You

The Amazing Science of Bad Language

par Dr. Emma Byrne, PhD ...

In the vein of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat comes a fascinating and fun look at the new science of bad language.Did you know that chimpanzees can swear? Or that we do most of our swearing in our first language? Have you ever noticed that swearing is an excellent painkiller?In delightfully fun and accessible language, backed by riveting historical case studies and the latest cutting-edge ... En savoir plus

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In the vein of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat comes a fascinating and fun look at the new science of bad language.Did you know that chimpanzees can swear? Or that we do most of our swearing in our first language? Have you ever noticed that swearing is an excellent painkiller?In delightfully fun and accessible language, backed by riveting historical case studies and the latest cutting-edge
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What to Talk About

On a Plane, at a Cocktail Party, in a Tiny Elevator with Your Boss's Boss

par Christopher Colin, Robert Baedeker ...

Homo sapiens have been speaking for hundreds of years—and yet basic communication still stymies us. We freeze up in elevators, on dates, at parties, under Dumpsters. We stagger through our exchanges merely hoping not to crash, never considering that we might soar. We go home sweaty and eat a birthday cake in the shower.But no more. With What to Talk About you'll learn to speak—fluently, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Homo sapiens have been speaking for hundreds of years—and yet basic communication still stymies us. We freeze up in elevators, on dates, at parties, under Dumpsters. We stagger through our exchanges merely hoping not to crash, never considering that we might soar. We go home sweaty and eat a birthday cake in the shower.But no more. With What to Talk About you'll learn to speak—fluently,
... En savoir plus
Word Hero

A Fiendishly Clever Guide to Crafting the Lines that Get Laughs, Go Viral, and Live Forever

par Jay Heinrichs ...

Yes, it’s true: you can learn how to be a verbal wizard!Ever hear someone utter an unforgettable phrase and feel yourself reacting with with…well, awe? Ever read a great quote and think I could never come up with anything that clever?Daunting as it may seem, there’s nothing mystical about witcraft. Crafting memorable lines doesn’t require DNA-encoded brilliance. What it does require is some ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Yes, it’s true: you can learn how to be a verbal wizard!Ever hear someone utter an unforgettable phrase and feel yourself reacting with with…well, awe? Ever read a great quote and think I could never come up with anything that clever?Daunting as it may seem, there’s nothing mystical about witcraft. Crafting memorable lines doesn’t require DNA-encoded brilliance. What it does require is some
... En savoir plus
Prendre la parole

Les règles de l'art, les pièges à éviter, les trucs du métier

par Jean-Luc Mongrain ...

Collections series NON CLASSE
On la craint, on l'anticipe, on tente même de l'éviter… Et pourtant, la prise de parole en public représente un formidable outil de rencontre et de partage, si on en maîtrise les règles essentielles. Avec le style direct et efficace qu'on lui connaît, Jean-Luc Mongrain vous livre des trucs qui ont fait leurs preuves sur scène et devant la caméra. Réunissant théorie, exercices, exemples et conseils ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

On la craint, on l'anticipe, on tente même de l'éviter… Et pourtant, la prise de parole en public représente un formidable outil de rencontre et de partage, si on en maîtrise les règles essentielles. Avec le style direct et efficace qu'on lui connaît, Jean-Luc Mongrain vous livre des trucs qui ont fait leurs preuves sur scène et devant la caméra. Réunissant théorie, exercices, exemples et conseils
... En savoir plus
Life on Delay

Making Peace with a Stutter

par John Hendrickson ...

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • USA TODAY BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF AUDIBLE'S BEST BIOS AND MEMOIRS OF 2023 • “A raw, intimate look at [Hendrickson's] life with a stutter. It’s a profoundly moving book that will reshape the way you think about people living with this condition.”—Esquire • A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak.“Life On Delay brims with empathy and honesty . . . It ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • USA TODAY BOOK CLUB PICK • ONE OF AUDIBLE'S BEST BIOS AND MEMOIRS OF 2023 • “A raw, intimate look at [Hendrickson's] life with a stutter. It’s a profoundly moving book that will reshape the way you think about people living with this condition.”—Esquire • A candid memoir about a lifelong struggle to speak.“Life On Delay brims with empathy and honesty . . . It
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The Art of Rhetoric

par Aristotle ...

Collections series Collins Classics
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Despite dating from the 4th century BC, The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion. As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens, public speaking and debate became an increasingly important tool to garner influence in the assemblies, councils, and law ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Despite dating from the 4th century BC, The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion. As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens, public speaking and debate became an increasingly important tool to garner influence in the assemblies, councils, and law
... En savoir plus
NLP

par Carolyn Boyes ...

Collections series Collins Business Secrets
The NLP secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of NLP (neuro linguistic programming)Includes how to:• Identify role models and study how they communicate• Build instant rapport in any business situation• Understand the body language of colleagues and competitors• Overcome barriers to success you previously hadn’t known about• ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The NLP secrets that experts and top professionals use.Get results fast with this quick, easy guide to the fundamentals of NLP (neuro linguistic programming)Includes how to:• Identify role models and study how they communicate• Build instant rapport in any business situation• Understand the body language of colleagues and competitors• Overcome barriers to success you previously hadn’t known about•
... En savoir plus
101 Conversations in Intermediate French

101 Conversations | French Edition

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series 101 Conversations | French Edition
Real French people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience ... En savoir plus

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Real French people don't speak like your textbook… so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak!Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken French in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience
... En savoir plus
Como Ganar Amigos e Influir en las Personas

par dale carnegie ...

Cómo ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas es uno de los primeros "best-sellers" de autoayuda publicados. Escrito por Dale Carnegie y publicado por primera vez en 1936, se han vendido mas de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo.Es un libro clásico sobre las relaciones humanas. Dale Carnegie aplicó en este libro su profundo conocimiento sobre psicología y conducta humana, así como su ... En savoir plus

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Cómo ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas es uno de los primeros "best-sellers" de autoayuda publicados. Escrito por Dale Carnegie y publicado por primera vez en 1936, se han vendido mas de 30 millones de ejemplares en todo el mundo.Es un libro clásico sobre las relaciones humanas. Dale Carnegie aplicó en este libro su profundo conocimiento sobre psicología y conducta humana, así como su
... En savoir plus
Audio For Authors

Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies

par Joanna Penn ...

Collections Livre 11 - Books for Writers
Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks?Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks?Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books?Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers.
... En savoir plus
L'art de défendre ses opinions expliqué à tout le monde

par Louis Cornellier ...

Collections series HORS COLLECTION
Avoir des opinions ne suffit pas. Il faut aussi savoir les défendre. Devant les autres, et parfois pour soi-même, à l'heure de faire des choix, de prendre des décisions. L'art de défendre ses opinions, qu'on appelle la rhétorique, concerne presque toutes les facettes de l'existence. Il s'impose comme un exercice essentiel sans lequel on se condamne à n'avoir rien à dire ou à dire n'importe quoi. ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Avoir des opinions ne suffit pas. Il faut aussi savoir les défendre. Devant les autres, et parfois pour soi-même, à l'heure de faire des choix, de prendre des décisions. L'art de défendre ses opinions, qu'on appelle la rhétorique, concerne presque toutes les facettes de l'existence. Il s'impose comme un exercice essentiel sans lequel on se condamne à n'avoir rien à dire ou à dire n'importe quoi.
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Parler en public. TED - Le guide officiel

par Chris Anderson ...

Traduit par Martine Devillers-Argouarc’h ...

Qui ne connaît pas les conférences TED ? Courtes, percutantes, émouvantes, elles ont bouleversé les codes de la prise de parole en public. Une intervention réussie enthousiasme, bouleverse, électrise, et c’est ainsi que les idées circulent et changent le monde. Ce que cet ouvrage nous montre, c’est que nous en sommes tous capables. Bien sûr, chaque présentation est singulière : il n’y a pas de ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Qui ne connaît pas les conférences TED ? Courtes, percutantes, émouvantes, elles ont bouleversé les codes de la prise de parole en public. Une intervention réussie enthousiasme, bouleverse, électrise, et c’est ainsi que les idées circulent et changent le monde. Ce que cet ouvrage nous montre, c’est que nous en sommes tous capables. Bien sûr, chaque présentation est singulière : il n’y a pas de
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Vaincre la peur de parler en public

Des conseils pour captiver, séduire, convaincre

par Jacques Laurin ...

Collections series BON MOT -LE
Conversation intime, exposé oral, cocktail d'affaires, service à la clientèle, mot de remerciement… La vie est remplie d'occasions qui sollicitent notre habileté à communiquer, et pour lesquelles le courriel et le texto ne sont d'aucun recours. Découvrez, en 75 courtes leçons, des trucs infaillibles pour surmonter votre crainte de prendre la parole en public et des astuces pour conquérir votre ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

Conversation intime, exposé oral, cocktail d'affaires, service à la clientèle, mot de remerciement… La vie est remplie d'occasions qui sollicitent notre habileté à communiquer, et pour lesquelles le courriel et le texto ne sont d'aucun recours. Découvrez, en 75 courtes leçons, des trucs infaillibles pour surmonter votre crainte de prendre la parole en public et des astuces pour conquérir votre
... En savoir plus
Areopagitica

par John Milton ...

In 1644, poet and prose-writer John Milton wrote his polemic "Areopagitica" to address British Parliament and its 1643 licensing order that required the censorship of all printed materials.Although the complete title, "Areopagitica: A Speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing to the Parliament of England", implies that the text is oratory, Milton privileged text over speech as a means of ... En savoir plus

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In 1644, poet and prose-writer John Milton wrote his polemic "Areopagitica" to address British Parliament and its 1643 licensing order that required the censorship of all printed materials.Although the complete title, "Areopagitica: A Speech for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing to the Parliament of England", implies that the text is oratory, Milton privileged text over speech as a means of
... En savoir plus
Symposium

par Plato ...

Plato’s "Symposium" is a series of speeches on Love given at a party in ancient Greece. They deal with questions of: what Love is; interpersonal relationships through love; what types of love are worthy of praise; the purpose of love; and others. It is the first major philosophical text on love in Western literature. It can be classified as a tragicomedy, using elements of both genres.Apollodorus ... En savoir plus

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Plato’s "Symposium" is a series of speeches on Love given at a party in ancient Greece. They deal with questions of: what Love is; interpersonal relationships through love; what types of love are worthy of praise; the purpose of love; and others. It is the first major philosophical text on love in Western literature. It can be classified as a tragicomedy, using elements of both genres.Apollodorus
... En savoir plus
Your Word is Your Wand

par Florence Scovel Shinn ...

First published in 1928, "Your Word is Your Wand" by Florence Scovel Shinn is a sequel to her masterpiece "The Game of Life and How to Play It"."Your Word is Your Wand" is a book of affirmations. These affirmations will help you invite the things that you want into your life and to banish those things you do not want. There is power in words, and this book helps you unlock that power.Florence ... En savoir plus

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First published in 1928, "Your Word is Your Wand" by Florence Scovel Shinn is a sequel to her masterpiece "The Game of Life and How to Play It"."Your Word is Your Wand" is a book of affirmations. These affirmations will help you invite the things that you want into your life and to banish those things you do not want. There is power in words, and this book helps you unlock that power.Florence
... En savoir plus
Talk Arabic Enhanced ePub

par Jonathan Featherstone ...

Collections series Talk
Talk Arabic has already inspired thousands of people to learn Arabic from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go.Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Arabic in a range of everyday situations.With its specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

Talk Arabic has already inspired thousands of people to learn Arabic from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go.Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Arabic in a range of everyday situations.With its specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you'll
... En savoir plus
What's Wrong With The Way I Speak Forty Problems in Grammar For You To Solve

par Mario V. Farina ...

This book illustrates the reasons why people should speak using good grammar. It also challenges readers to find the problems in 40 sentences that contain grammatical errors. At the back of the book readers are show how the errors can be corrected. ... En savoir plus

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This book illustrates the reasons why people should speak using good grammar. It also challenges readers to find the problems in 40 sentences that contain grammatical errors. At the back of the book readers are show how the errors can be corrected.
... En savoir plus
Spanish: Learn Spanish for Beginners In A Fun and Easy Way: Including Pronunciation, Spanish Grammar, Reading, and Writing, Plus Short Stories By: University of Linguistics

par University of Linguistics ...

Have you ever thought about learning another language?Is this the type of thing that has been on your mind for a while, but you've never found the right opportunity?Are you serious about learning a new language but simply don't know where to begin?Is Spanish one of the languages that has caught your eye?In this book, you will find all of the fundamentals you need in order to get your Spanish ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Have you ever thought about learning another language?Is this the type of thing that has been on your mind for a while, but you've never found the right opportunity?Are you serious about learning a new language but simply don't know where to begin?Is Spanish one of the languages that has caught your eye?In this book, you will find all of the fundamentals you need in order to get your Spanish
... En savoir plus

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