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''A must read! If you want to get your Cajun on, you’ve got to read John Gravois’ fabulous little book,'' says Ken Wells, ex-Wall Street Journal writer and Page One editor, and author of Gumbo Life: Tales from the Roux Bayou' and the Cajun classic coming-of-age novel, 'Meely LaBauve. "It’s fun, factual and full of history, Cajun idioms and their pronunciations. This authentic son of the bayou does a huge service in compact form by helping to illuminate a culture that remains Even if you don't speak a word of French now, with this Berlitz phrase book parody you’ll be able to answer, ...

You're a doctoral student studying forms of ocean life in the Yellow Sea when you get an unexpected call from the State Department. Suddenly, it's up to you to save a priceless Chinese art treasure from pirates, and success will depend on your ability to learn enough Mandarin Chinese to complete your mission...

Come inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.

If so, "Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners - Learning to Declutter" is the refreshing approach you've been waiting for. This innovative collection combines language learning with the transformative philosophy of minimalism, teaching you Spanish through 40 engaging stories centered around decluttering both your physical space and mental landscape. Don't worry if you've tried and failed with other language learning methods. These stories were specifically designed for beginners with no prior Spanish experience.

The Zen Art of Confidence. Become 10 feet tall and Bullet-Proof Stop making decisions based on fear of failure, rejection, anxiety, and judgment. Break out of your shell and live boldly. All the goals you have, all the people you are jealous of, and the life you want to live are unlocked by one simple key: Bulletproof Confidence. Everybody wants it, but how do you get it? Not just “fake it ‘til you make it” or “just smile more.” Bulletproof Confidence is filled with real, actionable advice for your life TODAY. It’s not generic, borderline useless advice you can read in any blog ...

SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN THE DIGITAL ERA --- This book offers a comprehensive breakdown of the dynamic relationship between language and digital technology, examining how digital communication platforms catalyze linguistic evolution and identity formation. Anchoring its analysis in sociolinguistics, the book gets into the phenomenon of online code-switching, revealing its implications for language fluidity and cultural hybridity. This book carefully examines the impact of social media on language norms, unpacking how these platforms both reflect and shape linguistic trends. A significant focus ...

My experiences and thoughts on serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 1998-2000. Most of the book is from a Journal I kept while living in Brazil, and records my day-to-day experiences living in a new culture and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In Becoming Fluent, Richard Roberts and Roger Kreuz draw on insights from psychology and cognitive science to show that adults can master a foreign language if they bring to bear the skills and knowledge they have honed over a lifetime. Adults shouldn't try to learn as children do, they should learn like adults. Roberts and Kreuz report evidence that adults can learn new languages even more easily than children.

In the waters off Dominica, a miracle is unfolding—quietly, rhythmically, click by click. For centuries, we believed ourselves to be the only species with true language. Syntax. Grammar. Culture. But now, that myth is dissolving in the deep. A team of AI researchers, linguists, and marine biologists is on the brink of something historic: decoding the complex, structured, possibly combinatorial language of sperm whales.Yes, language. Not grunts. Not signals. But potentially an entire symbolic system passed from grandmother to calf like stories around a campfire. Their language is made of ...

We are all waking up. Slowly, at our own pace, each of us is coming out of a deep slumber, where we were sleepwalking through life. We are emerging into a newborn universe. We are actualizing new levels of awareness. We are all doing this together. It is simply happening. Effortlessly. This book is a manual. A multi-dimensional toolbox to learn how to navigate this new Multiverse. This is a journey through the Heart, into the next level of the fractalized spiral. Each of us is now flowing in a specific timeline, called here stream of consciousness. How are these streams connected? How can ...

Is your knowledge of Latin vocabulary adequate for you to read beginning and intermediate Latin texts easily? If not, then this dictionary is for you! Certainly not exhaustive, this little dictionary is small enough not to be cumbersome for beginning and intermediate Latin readers, but it is extensive enough for a good start. With 1,000 most common Latin words, this 1,700 word dictionary is useful for early Latin students. As well, a condensed and conversational explanation of Latin grammar comes at the end of the book. Certainly not exhaustive, the beginning Latin student will have a lot ...

Unleash the Power of Python: The Ultimate Guide to Boost Your Coding Journey** Choosing the right coding language can be overwhelming. With so many options available, how do you pick the one that will truly elevate your programming experience and open doors to countless applications? The answer is simple: Python. Python isn't just another coding language. It's a game-changer that empowers you to create remarkable online applications and programs. Designed with beginners in mind, Python strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and strength. Even if you've never written a line of code ...

In How to Be Irresistible: The Psychology of Attraction, readers will uncover the secrets behind what makes someone truly captivating and magnetic. This book dives deep into the science of attraction, exploring the interplay of psychological, biological, and social factors that shape how we connect with others. From understanding the role of confidence, emotional intelligence, and body language to leveraging techniques like mirroring and storytelling, this guide provides actionable strategies to enhance your charm and influence. Whether you're seeking to strengthen romantic relationships, ...

Conversational Greek for Travelers is not a language tutorial but an introduction to Greek for people visiting the country either for the first time or regularly. It will teach you numerous handy Greek words and phrases which will enhance your vacation, but it aims to do much more than that. The book will also tell you what to say in social situations, teach you about the culture and etiquette of Greek conversation, how to deal with emergency situations, and do so much more than simply telling you how to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. There’s a chapter on Getting Around in Greece, ...

Body Language Sales Secrets helps salespeople at any level build rapport through active listening, invitational body language, and mirroring and reveals how their own body language can reinforce the perception of competence, relevance, and truth.

Regardless of your position in the organization it is important for you to develop some sensitivity to nonverbal messages. Cooperation improves as we recognize and respond appropriately to non-verbal cues. Of course you have been aware of non-verbal communications all of your life, but how much thought have you given them? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about nonverbal communications. My name is Meir Liraz and I'm the author of this book. According to Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all business failures analyzed can be traced to poor management. This is backed up by my own ...

Perhaps the most comprehensive dictionary of rhyming slang ever undertaken! And as slang sometimes takes the place of 'rude' words, it's ALL in here! Thousands of rhyming slang phrases... History of the whole rhyming slang idea... Trivia and spoken examples of EVERY rhyming phrase... This is more than a dictionary; it's an inexhaustible supply of information for years to come. The PERFECT stocking filler for the Brit-nut in your life or the best reference book you could buy for your world linguist.

Teach your child patience! * * * * * * * * * "You forgot the mail?" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. 子どもたちに辛抱について教えてくれる１冊！ 「郵便を忘れただと？」王様はカタツムリ君に...

AlphaGo and the Philosophy of Mind is a thought-provoking exploration of the principles of machine learning and its application in the strategy game of Go. This book takes readers through the history of Go and its importance in the world of AI, looking at the philosophical implications of advancing technology and the implications of AlphaGo’s victory over the world’s Go champion. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophical implications of AI and machine learning.

Each year,John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, challenges some of the world's greatest scientists, artists, and philosophers to answer a provocative question crucial to our time. In 2014 he asked 175 brilliant minds to ponder: What scientific idea needs to be put aside in order to make room for new ideas to advance? The answers are as surprising as they are illuminating.