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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

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8 hours 21 min

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Learn French with Paul Noble for Beginners – Complete Course: French Made Easy with Your 1 million-best-selling Personal Language Coach

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Foundation Spanish (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Beginner Spanish Audio Course

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Series series Spanish (Michel Thomas Method)
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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by Aristotle, Philip Freeman ...

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Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
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1 hour 49 min

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3 hours 25 min

All fiction is character-driven, according to William Bernhardt, despite what you might have heard elsewhere. If your characters don't interest readers, even the most exciting plots will fail. "Action is character," Aristotle wrote, but what does that mean, and how can you use that fundamental principle to create dynamic fiction that will captivate readers? This book explains the relationship ... Read more

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Start Your Own Underground Publishing Revolution

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10 hours 53 min

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by Bobette Buster ...

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Series series Do Books
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Unabridged

14 hours 22 min

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The Emotional Craft of Fiction

How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

by Donald Maass ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

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The Anatomy of Genres

How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works

by John Truby ...

Narrated by Nick Mondelli ...

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22 hours 16 min

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Narrated by Stephen Graybill ...

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21 hours 16 min

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On Writing

A Memoir Of The Craft

by Stephen King ...

Narrated by Stephen King, Joe Hill, Owen King ...

Unabridged

9 hours 7 min

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Design and Pattern in Narrative

by Jane Alison ...

Narrated by Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

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Using the Enneagram to build your strategy, unlock deeper purpose, and celebrate your career

by Claire Taylor ...

Narrated by Claire Taylor ...

Unabridged

6 hours 6 min

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Spanish Short Stories For Beginners

How to Learn Vocabulary Words in 60 Days While Sleeping. Easy & Quick Methods for Adults, Kids, and Dummies - Conversational Espanol Language for Children

by Damián Carabello ...

Narrated by Sebastian Romero ...

Series series Learn Spanish While You Sleep
Unabridged

4 hours 40 min

¡Hola, amigo! Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Spanish and embark on an unforgettable linguistic adventure? Look no further! 'Spanish Short Stories For Beginners' is your magical key to mastering the beautiful language of salsa, and siesta! Imagine confidently ordering tapas in Barcelona, effortlessly chatting with locals in Mexico City, or impressing your friends with your flawless Spanish ... Read more

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Conversational Spanish for Beginners

Master Espanol Language in 60 Days with Dialogues, Short Stories, and Simple Vocabulary Words. Learn How To Speak Mexican Spanish While Sleeping or in Your Car – Quick & Easy Methods for Kids, Adults, and Dummies

by Damián Carabello ...

Narrated by Sebastian Romero ...

Series series Learn Spanish While You Sleep
Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

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How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language

by Richard Roberts, Roger Kreuz ...

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Spanish Travel Phrases for Beginners

Simple Language Lessons, Flash Cards Vocabulary and Grammar - Easy Espanol Methods for Children, Adults & Dummies to Learn While Sleeping or in Your Car (Complete Audio Course for the Busy Travelers)

by Damián Carabello ...

Narrated by Sebastian Romero ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Spanish in 60 Days
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1 hour 25 min

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