English Language

If You're Ready for Advanced English, This is the Book to Take You There — 800 Idioms Explained, No Confusion! Boost your confidence in speaking and writing by mastering the most essential idiomatic expressions. Designed to help intermediate and advanced learners sound more fluent in English conversations. Brush up on the English idioms you hear every day to use them with confidence in real-life situations. Focus on idioms widely used in casual conversations, work settings, and social interactions for practical fluency. Includes clear example sentences to demonstrate how each idiom is ...

We talk a lot, but we rarely communicate. Our social media is filled with tweets and scribbles, trying to impress and influence. But, we rarely succeed. Because just speaking is not enough, it needs skills and understanding of language and public speaking. With the pandemic leaving humans detached more than ever, Dr Bakshi finds the opportunity of a lifetime to work with a highly efficient humanoid robot to bridge the gap in communication. With his intelligent assistant, Kritika, he goes on to build emotion in the emotionless body of a robot. Will he be successful? Where will it land them ...

Everyone’s talking about AI and using automated writing tools like ChatGPT. But what’s really going on when we ask a machine to write for us? And should we be using these tools at all? AI Can’t Write, But You Can takes a deep dive into the implications of ChatGPT and makes a passionate case for the value of human writing in the age of AI. This concise but hard-hitting book covers: How ChatGPT works and what it can and cannot do The many benefits of writing your own text, and how ChatGPT undermines them Why only you can write from your unique experience and view of the world How ...

Many churches are divided over the subject of speaking in tongues. Some have even split over it. The purpose of this book is to answer some frequently asked questions and make this often confusing topic easier to understand.

A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated fans around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg - the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer - Jagannath has been celebrated by listeners and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Mieville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself.

He’s wet behind the ears. The test was a piece of cake. She came right out of the blue. Do you know the words, but don’t understand the meaning? These short sentences use common American idioms. You will find idioms on television, in sports, at work, and at school. Idioms are also one reason English can be a difficult language for many adults to learn. You have to learn common American idioms to really speak English in a natural style. The good news is that studying idioms – even as an intermediate English student - can also be fun. We will go at a comfortable pace, learning idiom by ...

Each lesson in English for Spanish Speakers Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

Is being good the way to heaven? Being religious? Jesus said, “You must be born again.” John Wesley, spiritual forefather of Methodist, Pentecostal, and Holiness churches and the Salvation Army, explains Jesus’ words in this brief classic. One of the standard sermons Wesley required his circuit riders to learn and re-preach, The New Birth shows that religion and morality are good but new life in Jesus is vital. Wesley pulls no punches. But his 18th-century English is hard for most modern readers. As with his best-selling John Wesley’s The Character of a Methodist, David Wentz has ...

Have you ever wondered what's really going on behind someone's smile or felt manipulated without knowing why? Welcome to the hidden world of Dark Psychology, where understanding human behavior can protect you from subtle manipulation, emotional exploitation, and hidden persuasion. In "Dark Psychology Unveiled," you'll master the powerful secrets of reading body language, decoding hidden intentions, and identifying deceptive behaviors like gaslighting and mind control.

The Art of Reading: Mastering Cold, Warm, and Hot Reads Unleash the power of observation and intuition to revolutionize your communication skills, connect deeply with others, and unlock unparalleled success in every area of your life. Are you ready to: Effortlessly decipher people's thoughts, feelings, and intentions? Instantly establish rapport and trust with anyone you encounter? Skillfully navigate complex social situations and achieve your desired outcomes? If so, "The Art of Reading: Mastering Cold, Warm, and Hot Reads" is the must-read book for you! This comprehensive and engaging ...

If God really created via evolution then why does God say that He created everything in only six days? Are those days literal days or are they really indefinite periods of time as Progressive Creationism claims? We know dinosaurs were real; when did God create them if He created in six, literal days only thousands of years ago. The answers to these questions are plainly laid out in Scripture. Ancient commentators, both Jewish and Christian, all agreed that the Bible taught a literal, six day creation only thousands of years ago. Read the First Six Days to learn all of the details!

Ever wondered how to infuse fun and joy into your relationship journey? Relationships can be like rollercoaster rides, filled with ups and downs. You can choose to be scared or to have fun—the choice lies in your perspective. "Happy Couples" is here to help make your relationship a fun and easy ride. Join Sneha and Manoj, your delightful hosts, as they share personal experiences and insights with a dose of humor in a relatable and conversational tone. Strengthen Your Bond: Learn practical tips and techniques to enhance communication, understanding, and connection with your partner. Infuse...

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, embark on your path to fluency with a captivating collection of 20 English short stories designed to navigate you through the rich landscape of the English language. This is a set of 4 Books, each one crafted for a different language proficiency level and suitable for all ages:

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.

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with this Large Language Model production-ready playbook for seamless deployment, optimization, and scaling. This hands-on guide takes you beyond theory, offering expert strategies for integrating LLMs into real-world applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, PEFT, LoRA, and scalable inference architectures. Whether you're an ML engineer, data scientist, or MLOps practitioner, you’ll gain the technical know-how to operationalize LLMs efficiently, reduce compute costs, and ensure rock-solid reliability in production.

The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will hear strategies on how to win-every time; eradicating the bad habits that are derailing your progress; painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs; the real, lasting keys to gaining and sustaining motivation; capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum; and the acceleration secrets of superachievers.

Splendiferous Speech explores the main sources of the American vernacular - the expanding western frontier, the bumptious world of politics, and the sensation-filled pages of popular 19th-century newspapers. It's a process that started with the earliest English colonists (first word adoption - the Algonquian raccoon) and is still going strong today. Author Rosemarie Ostler takes listeners along on the journey as Americans learn to declare linguistic independence and embrace their own brand of speech.

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, ...

Hail Mary, Sports Widows! Get off the bench and into the game with a relationship kick off that will lead you straight into the end zone. In less than an hour, you can learn all the football basics you need to help you connect with your favorite guy.

Author Dr. Etel Leit is one of the foremost experts in the world on teaching parents sign language for babies and American Sign Language for kids. She has appeared on NBC Nightly News, KTLA Morning Show and teaches the Master’s program at USC. In You Are My SignShine, children’s sign language and parenting advice authority Etel Leit, MS, draws on years of experience improving family communication by teaching sign language to parents of hearing children, including pre-verbal babies, toddlers and children with special needs, such as autism, Down Syndrome and cerebral palsy. In this ...