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Here's some good news for everyone who's ever been bullied into believing they can't speak their own language: The grammar snobs are bluffing. Half the "rules" they use to humiliate others are really just judgment calls and the rest they don't even understand themselves. Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies is a laugh-out-loud funny collection of anecdotes and essays on grammar and punctuation, as well as hilarious critiques of the self-appointed language experts.

In The Language of the Heart: Bill W.’s Grapevine Writings, listeners will find Bill’s initial inspirations for what became the Twelve Traditions, his battles with chronic depression and spiritual pride, memories of an all-night drinking spree, and a vivid description of how he came to organize the Twelve Steps (there were six in the first draft). For anyone in recovery from alcoholism or addiction, this uplifting and poignant collection provides a view into the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous as well as deep insights on emotional sobriety and personal struggle.

You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction.

A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar. Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history.

All you need to know to get started with chatbots. From a chatbot builder and industry expert. We are in the middle of a chatbot revolution that will be extremely important to human culture. Chatbots are already everywhere. As some of the chapters in this book detail, they are present in e-commerce, banking, health care, education and libraries. This book consists of two sections. First of all, a run through the history of chatbots, some thoughts about the future, and an examination of how chatbots are changing cultural activity in all sorts of spheres. This section addresses Machine ...

Do you want to master the art of reading people around you and know what they are thinking? Do you want to influence people, in any situation, using body language? The human body always leaves clues that give away the mental state of an individual. In this best-selling guide, you're going to learn how to interpret even the most subtle of body language cues and decrypt human subconscious communication like a telepath.

'Covert Politics' is a political philosophy book written in free verse poetry that shows how the strategy of politics can be explained by mathematics and physics when silence in politics hides the biggest secrets of society through a shadow government. When silence becomes commonplace that allows a totalitarian state to exist then only by understanding the covert politics can reality be explained. This however is difficult in a political arena of silence backed by oppressive forces and therefore a language of signals must be assessed for the citizens to know the politics of the state. This ...

"The Book on ChatGPT" is the definitive guide to understanding and utilizing one of the most groundbreaking developments in natural language processing. ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, has revolutionized the way we think about chatbots and language models. This book provides an in-depth look at the technology behind ChatGPT, including its architecture, training, and generation of responses. Readers will learn about the evolution of chatbots, from early attempts at language modeling to the emergence of ChatGPT, as well as the limitations and challenges facing this ...

Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers’ language of appreciation. Based on the number one New York Times best seller The 5 Love Languages® (over 12 million copies sold), this book will give you the tools to improve staff moral, create a more positive workplace, and increase employee engagement. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate authentic appreciation and encouragement to employees, coworkers, and leaders.

Dive into the world of community interpreting with "ISO 13611 Community Interpreting: Leading ISO 13611 Certified Community Interpreting Agencies." This comprehensive guide is your gateway to understanding and leading ISO 13611 certified community interpreting agencies, providing invaluable insights into the standards and practices that govern this vital field. Comprehensive Coverage: Explore the intricacies of community interpreting as outlined by ISO 13611 standards. Gain a deep understanding of the principles, competencies, and requirements that shape the provision of high-quality ...

What would it mean for your studies or career to be able to speak and write freely in English? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? These idioms and phrases in Advanced English Conversation Dialogues are designed to improve your English quickly and easily.

AI has seamlessly integrated into various aspects of society, from virtual assistants on our smartphones to personalized recommendations on streaming platforms. It has revolutionized industries, improved efficiency, and opened new avenues for innovation. In this essential quick reference guide for beginners, embark on a journey to explore Artificial Intelligence's vast possibilities and potential. Learn about AI programs, AI terminology, Programming Basics, and Building AI solutions. Get acquainted with NLP, ML, Computer Vision, General AI, DL, RL, Chatbot, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch...

"Know your enemy know yourself and you will win all your battles." Sun Tzu, Chinese General. Want to figure out Chinese ideas? Want to talk about Chinese ideas using Chinese terms? With this comprehensive Anglo-Chinese reader, designed for aspiring State Department China experts and political analysts. Tailored to HSK4 proficiency, this 100-page parallel text dives deep into the ideologies of Marx, Lenin, Mao, and Xi Jinping, providing a robust resource for understanding contemporary Chinese political discourse. 您想用中国画谈政治次略吗? Decode contemporary Chinese political ...

You may have found the best teacher in town or the most incredible learning app around, but if you don’t put all of that knowledge to practice, you’ll soon forget everything you’ve obtained. This is why being engaged with interesting learning material can be so essential for somebody wishing to learn a new language. Therefore, in this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-follow, compelling, and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Japanese language.

Drop the Mic International Anthology, by Author Reneé Drummond-Brown and masterful poets from across the globe have compiled a numerous collection of poetic writes via music genres that depicts literature through the lens of poetic songs. This Compendium explores themes that incorporate poetic devises like rhythm and rhyme: rock and roll, pop rock, hip-hop, electronic (soul sonic), classical jazz, country, folk, and of course what would any Anthology be without rhythm and blues (R&B). These poems are masterfully branded by distinguishing rhythmic echoes and inclusive style of each ...

Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the 21st century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting, plot. Taking you from the early centuries of the church up through the modern era he tells a story of actual people, in a particular situation, taking action or being acted upon, provides a window into the circumstances and historical context, and from there develops the story of a major period or theme of Christian history.

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to, to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic. When you focus on negative stuff, then more negative stuff will happen.

Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Turkish While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Turkish words and phrases effortlessly.

Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the world of cognition and language learning, where you will discover both the power of multiple languages and their significant benefits for your brain's well-being. Presenting "Language Learning for Brain Health", this captivating eBook unfolds profound insights into the integral relationship between language acquisition and cognitive enhancement, unraveling the immense cognitive benefits derived from language learning. This comprehensive guide delves into fascinating theories of cognitive health and their intersections with various facets of ...

We have compiled 50 Italian stories along with their translations, providing new Italian speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel, and even what to say during an emergency! Our Italian dialogues get straight to the point, saving you precious time. There’s no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Italian quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this audiobook is for you!