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Euphemania

Our Love Affair with Euphemisms

de Ralph Keyes ...

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t... ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t...
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PORTL

The Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab

de Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, Mary Hunter ...

Note: This Kobo ebook has a "read-only" format. You will be able to read the book and will have access to all of the content in the book. However, the book does not allow you to highlight text, add notes, or search within the book.PORTL stands for the Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab.It provides an interactive environment for learning about behavior principles and investigating ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Note: This Kobo ebook has a "read-only" format. You will be able to read the book and will have access to all of the content in the book. However, the book does not allow you to highlight text, add notes, or search within the book.PORTL stands for the Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab.It provides an interactive environment for learning about behavior principles and investigating
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How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor

A Smart, Irreverent Guide to Biography, History, Journalism, Blogs, and Everything in Between

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign ... Leer más

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The New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor uses the same skills to teach how to access accurate information in a rapidly changing 24/7 news cycle and become better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media.We live in an information age, but it is increasingly difficult to know which information to trust. Fake news is rampant in mass media, stoked by foreign
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The Way of the Fearless Writer

Mindful Wisdom for a Flourishing Writing Life

de Beth Kempton ...

An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton ... Leer más

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An award-winning entrepreneur offers a mindful approach to the writing life.In a radical departure from standard advice about creative success, effort, critique, and competition, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you that there is another way to thrive—a writing path of ease, trust, wonder, and joy.You are invited to embark on a sacred writing journey. Along the way, author Beth Kempton
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Creativity

Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and

de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Series Libro 7 - Harper Perennial Modern Classics
"Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too." — Library Journal (starred review)The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of Flow.Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly ... Leer más

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"Although the benefits of this study to scholars are obvious, this thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive general readers, too." — Library Journal (starred review)The classic study of the creative process from the bestselling author of Flow.Creativity is about capturing those moments that make life worth living. Legendary psychologist Mihaly
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Writing at the Wellspring: Tapping the Source of Your Inner Genius

de Matt Cardin ...

"[An] intimate journey into the mystery of creativity and spirit." — BookLife review (Publishers Weekly)What if understanding your creative life means reconsidering who you are, and where creativity comes from?Have you ever felt that your truest creative work comes from somewhere beyond your conscious control? That in your best moments, you're not so much writing as be... ... Leer más

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"[An] intimate journey into the mystery of creativity and spirit." — BookLife review (Publishers Weekly)What if understanding your creative life means reconsidering who you are, and where creativity comes from?Have you ever felt that your truest creative work comes from somewhere beyond your conscious control? That in your best moments, you're not so much writing as be...
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27 Essential Principles of Story

Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, from Shakespeare to South Park

de Daniel Joshua Rubin ...

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West WingA master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more. Author Daniel Joshua Rubin unlocks the secrets of what makes a story work ... Leer más

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“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West WingA master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more. Author Daniel Joshua Rubin unlocks the secrets of what makes a story work
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The Well-Educated Mind

A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had

de Susan Wise Bauer ...

The enduring and engaging guide to educating yourself in the classical tradition.Have you lost the art of reading for pleasure? Are there books you know you should read but haven’t because they seem too daunting? In The Well-Educated Mind, Susan Wise Bauer provides a welcome and encouraging antidote to the distractions of our age, electronic and otherwise.Newly expanded and updated to include ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

The enduring and engaging guide to educating yourself in the classical tradition.Have you lost the art of reading for pleasure? Are there books you know you should read but haven’t because they seem too daunting? In The Well-Educated Mind, Susan Wise Bauer provides a welcome and encouraging antidote to the distractions of our age, electronic and otherwise.Newly expanded and updated to include
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
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All Tomorrows

Author's Answers Edition

de C.M. Kosemen ...

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever ... Leer más

$12.79 USD

The complete cult classic, now with an exclusive Author's Answers Edition.Read the full text of All Tomorrows, then dive deeper with bonus content in which creator C. M. Kosemen answers readers' most fascinating questions about the book's world, artwork and creation.Twenty years after its original conception, All Tomorrows has become one of the most influential works of speculative evolution ever
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The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate

de Eugene Ehrlich ...

Series series Highly Selective Reference
Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite? ... Leer más

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Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite?
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Redemption

Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row

de Lawrence Wright ...

**A powerful and startling account of the unsparing connection between a convent of cloistered nuns and the condemned women on Texas’s death row, exploring questions around crime and punishment, faith, and retribution in America as only Lawrence Wright can.“Redemption gripped me like the best crime novel and left me fundamentally changed. The relationship between two groups of isolated women ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**A powerful and startling account of the unsparing connection between a convent of cloistered nuns and the condemned women on Texas’s death row, exploring questions around crime and punishment, faith, and retribution in America as only Lawrence Wright can.“Redemption gripped me like the best crime novel and left me fundamentally changed. The relationship between two groups of isolated women
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Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

de Alyssa Blask Campbell, Lauren Elizabeth Stauble ...

New York Times BestsellerThe Future is Emotionally IntelligentFrom two early childhood experts, an essential parenting guide for toddler behavior that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is ... Leer más

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New York Times BestsellerThe Future is Emotionally IntelligentFrom two early childhood experts, an essential parenting guide for toddler behavior that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.We’re in the midst of a parenting revolution that is
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Make Your Story Matter

An Interactive Guide to Unlocking Your Brain's Storytelling Power and Writing a Book Readers Love

de Abbie Emmons ...

USA Today BestsellerYou’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, t... ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

USA Today BestsellerYou’ve got a story inside you—but writing it feels impossible.What if writing didn’t have to be a struggle? What if all you had to do was harness your brain's natural storytelling instincts to craft the book you’ve always dreamed of?If you’re having trouble bringing your story to life, the problem isn’t you. It’s that you’ve been buried under a mountain of rigid rules, t...
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Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible

The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet

de Tim Gunn, Ada Calhoun ...

In the beginning there was the fig leaf...and the toga. Crinolines and ruffs. Chain mailand corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion, and life—from economics to politics, weather to warfare, practicality to the utterly impractical—is reflected in ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

In the beginning there was the fig leaf...and the toga. Crinolines and ruffs. Chain mailand corsets. What do these antiquated items have to do with the oh-so-twenty-first-century skinny jeans, graphic tee, and sexy pumps you slipped into this morning? Everything! Fashion begets fashion, and life—from economics to politics, weather to warfare, practicality to the utterly impractical—is reflected in
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The Institutes

de John Cassian, Wyatt North ...

This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

This edition The Institutes, also known as Institutions, comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each book.Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 435), was a Christian theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings. He is known both as one of the "Scythian monks" and as one of the "Desert Fathers."John Cassian came very late into writing
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The 2027 Old Farmer's Almanac

de Old Farmer's Almanac ...

The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor” as it has since 1792, and, with the 2027 edition, it continues this tradition. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its accuracy and honesty, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, illustrated articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live—and aspire to live—close to the earth ... Leer más

$6.95 USD

The Old Farmer’s Almanac makes every day “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor” as it has since 1792, and, with the 2027 edition, it continues this tradition. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its accuracy and honesty, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, illustrated articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live—and aspire to live—close to the earth
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Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching

de Zach Groshell ...

This book reaffirms the enduring importance of effective explanations at a time when "teacher talk" is often undervalued. Drawing on the science of learning, Zach Groshell explores essential techniques for showing, telling, demonstrating, modeling, and presenting so that even the most complex concepts become accessible to all learners.Engage with the art and science of "breaking it down" to ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

This book reaffirms the enduring importance of effective explanations at a time when "teacher talk" is often undervalued. Drawing on the science of learning, Zach Groshell explores essential techniques for showing, telling, demonstrating, modeling, and presenting so that even the most complex concepts become accessible to all learners.Engage with the art and science of "breaking it down" to
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The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws

de Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...

Series Libro 2 - Writers Helping Writers Series
Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure
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Wassup, My Nigga

The Hidden History of a Controversial Word

de Hiram L. Smith ...

The history and meaning of one of the most controversial words in American EnglishFew words in English are as charged as "nigga" and "n*gger." While the slur "n*gger" is universally recognized as offensive, fierce debates continue over the use of "nigga"—who can say it, what it means, and whether it has been reclaimed as a term of endearment among Black people. Are these two words or one word with ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

The history and meaning of one of the most controversial words in American EnglishFew words in English are as charged as "nigga" and "n*gger." While the slur "n*gger" is universally recognized as offensive, fierce debates continue over the use of "nigga"—who can say it, what it means, and whether it has been reclaimed as a term of endearment among Black people. Are these two words or one word with
... Leer más
Always Carry Salt

A Memoir of Preserving Language and Culture

de Samantha Ellis ...

A life-affirming memoir about resilience and repair—and the healing power of our ancestor's music, stories, and recipes.Samantha’s mother tongue is dying out. The daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees, Samantha grew up surrounded by the noisy, vivid, hot sounds of Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. A language that’s now on the verge of extinction.The realization that she won’t be able to tell her son he’s "living in ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

A life-affirming memoir about resilience and repair—and the healing power of our ancestor's music, stories, and recipes.Samantha’s mother tongue is dying out. The daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees, Samantha grew up surrounded by the noisy, vivid, hot sounds of Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. A language that’s now on the verge of extinction.The realization that she won’t be able to tell her son he’s "living in
... Leer más
Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar

A Practical Guide

de John Whitlam, Agripino S. Silveira ...

Series series Modern Grammars
Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major ... Leer más

$79.99 USD

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major
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The Deepest Well

Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity

de Nadine Burke Harris ...

“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was ... Leer más

$14.49 USD

“An extraordinary, eye-opening book.” —PeopleNational Health Information Awards winner“A rousing wake-up call. . . . This highly engaging, provocative book prove[s] beyond a reasonable doubt that millions of lives depend on us finally coming to terms with the long-term consequences of childhood adversity and toxic stress.” —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim CrowDr. Nadine Burke Harris was
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

de William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Leer más

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
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