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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.

For more than two decades, the rhythm of online information discovery has been dictated almost entirely by the search engine. The familiar dance of ranking for blue links has defined digital marketing strategy, with SEO experts focusing on climbing those coveted rankings. But a revolution is underway. The very paradigm of presenting links as answers is being challenged by AI systems that offer direct synthesis and conversation. Welcome to the Age of AI Answers – Where Being Visible Means Being in the Response, Not Just the Results Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini...

F--k the F--kity F--kin' F--ker. Fans of Katherine Dunn won't be surprised that this was her father's favorite sentence, or that, as a young girl, she heard it as a kind of profane poem, a secret song. For many of us, the language of Geek Love carries a similar staying power, born of Dunn's agile use of language and her strange, beautiful diction. And as a true exegete of the expletive, she remained undividedly devoted to obscenity - both as scholar and practitioner.

Reading Orwell's 1984 in Post-Trump Context: Understanding the Term ‘Orwellian’ Delve into the timeless dystopian masterpiece of "1984" by George Orwell through a modern lens! In this thought-provoking analysis, we explore the profound relevance of Orwell's work in our post-Trump era, shedding light on the political writings of George Orwell and his enduring influence on our understanding of politics and language. Introduction "1984" is not regarded as one of George Orwell's most significant works for nothing. It serves as a profound documentation of humanity's future—cultural, ...

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 ...

THE ART OF COMMUNICATING, THE SCIENCE OF GETTING THINGS DONE — REVISED & UPDATED EDITION Want to consistently produce excellent results by exchanging information that produces clearer focus, builds consensus, eliminates mistakes, ensures shared understanding, and gets things done? This book shows you how. For over 50 years, we’ve studied how people consistently produce excellent results by transferring information between individuals within and outside a business, aiming to achieve a clearer focus, facilitate collaboration, build consensus, and ensure a shared understanding. We’ve ...

This volume contains ten original and interesting short stories that have been written with the Advanced Level English Language Learner in mind. The meanings of more difficult vocabulary are supplied and there is a brief comprehension exercise at the end of each story. All suggested answers are given at the end of the book. Read, enjoy and improve!

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 ...

This author's books have over 5,000 four- and five-star ratings on Amazon What happens if only you and your best friend, who is an astronomer, know that a swarm of meteors is heading for the Earth? They are the remains of an exploded planetoid, and the largest are the size of small mountains, which killed the dinosaurs. Many will miss, but who knows which ones and what damage they will do? There are only ten days left. This book is about those ten days. What they do and how they do it.

Are you parenting in a world you barely recognize? Between TikTok's emojis and ever-evolving slang, today’s kids speak a different language—and it’s not just digital, it’s cultural. But here’s the truth: your Gen Z or Gen Alpha child isn’t unreachable. You just need the right bridge. In Bridging the Gap, you’ll discover how to connect with your kids by understanding the world they live in—on their terms. This isn’t about giving in; it’s about tuning in. Through real insights and practical guidance, this book empowers you to: -Communicate without conflict -Understand your...

The Ultimate Guide to Dark Psychology and How to Analyze People is your definitive resource for mastering the subtle art of reading others and defending yourself against covert influence.

Step into the kitchen with Mayumi-chan, where every dish tells a story—and every story brings hearts closer. From flipping pancakes to baking challah, Mayumi-chan's delicious adventures are filled with wonder, curiosity, and love. In this beautifully bilingual collection, children not only learn English through relatable stories, but also explore the joy of trying new things, honoring traditions, and discovering the magic of food as a universal language.

Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging - these are no ordinary dates! Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date? 52 Uncommon Dates is more than a book...it's an experience! Each date will set the scene for you and walk you through making it happen. Learn how to practically speak each other's love language, incorporate prayer in ways that are natural and relevant to real life, and finish strong with questions that help keep conversation alive. You can even dig deeper to discover Bible passages that fit the theme of each date.

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend is enabling new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, listeners will learn practical tools and concepts they need to use these capabilities today.

"Large Language Models: Fundamentals, Applications, and the Future of AI" offers a comprehensive exploration of large language models (LLMs), covering their core principles, practical applications, and potential future impact. Designed for a wide audience ranging from AI enthusiasts to seasoned researchers and industry professionals, this book provides a structured and in-depth understanding of these powerful AI systems. The book begins by establishing a solid foundation in natural language processing (NLP), transformers, and tokenization, crucial concepts for grasping how LLMs function. It...

In an age where discussions about AI oscillate between the hyperbolic and the overly technical, "Building God" cuts through the noise and offers clarity on where we are on the trajectory of artificial intelligence. Written for CEOs, policymakers, decision makers of all stripes, bankers, advisors—anyone who needs a clear understanding of AI and what to do about it—this timely book demystifies the world of AI for decision-makers. The book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of AI's history, current capabilities, limitations, and future promise. Using clear, accessible language, ...

Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Unsure how to use ChatGPT, DeepSeek, or generative AI in your daily life or business? Worried automation might replace your job—or leave you behind? The truth is... AI isn't just for tech pros. But if you're confused by the hype, the tools, and all the complex jargon, you're not alone. Many people waste time trying to figure out how to actually use AI—without results. The solution is to learn simple, practical ways to use AI that help you save time, make money, and create smarter. Whether you’re a freelancer, content creator, student, or small business owner...

“Write once, run anywhere,” they promised. What they didn’t say was: debug everywhere, depend on monstrous frameworks, and drown in boilerplate forever. Java Is Awful is not a rant. It’s a technically grounded, brutally honest critique of one of the most overhyped languages in the history of programming. Written by veteran engineer Juan Franchino, who has over 50 years of experience — from punched cards to cloud-native systems — this book walks through the rise and fall of Java from a pragmatic, developer-first perspective. Inside, you’ll find: Why Java’s syntax became an ...

This book is organized to teach Java to beginners, and it guides readers to master writing code by working with more than 100 examples, exercises, and assignments. Prior experience in coding is not required in order to start this book. It explains Java in an easy to understand way, with simple coding examples and many exercises that make it interesting and helpful to the reader even if they have no prior experience in programming. It is difficult for any expert software developer to believe that anyone can learn to program by only reading books. All experts build their experiences by doing ...

Undisclosed Tactics and Teachings of Influence and Domination – VOLUME ONE Enduring control isn’t imposed—it’s engineered, layered, and instinctively embraced. It is shaped through language, presence, and psychological precision, creating an environment where obedience flows effortlessly, feeling as natural as thought itself. This is not just a book—it is an advanced course in hypnotic authority and structured obedience, designed for those who crave a deeper, more refined understanding of mind control dynamics, command-based hypnosis, and immersive submission training. Volume One ...