English Language

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.

For thousands of years mathematicians solved progressively more difficult algebraic equations, until they encountered the quintic equation, which resisted solution for three centuries. Working independently, two prodigies ultimately proved that the quintic cannot be solved by a simple formula. The first popular account of the mathematics of symmetry and order, The Equation That Couldn't Be Solved is told not through abstract formulas but in a beautifully written and dramatic account of the lives and work of some of the greatest and most intriguing mathematicians in history.

Deep in the Black Forest, a mad clockmaker is using his world-famous cuckoo clocks in a devious plot to take over the world! It's up to you to get past his minions, find the clockmaker, foil his evil plans, and save the world. That's a tall order! What will you need to complete it? Well, for starters, you'll need a working knowledge of the German language.

Understanding human emotions can be difficult! Did you know that the human face has about 43 muscles? All of these muscles work together to form expressions that let us know how people are feeling. Some people immediately figure out which muscle combinations are connected to specific feelings. Other people learn to read the human face and look at body language clues to figure it out These people look for clues and other signs, just like detectives! This feeling detective book can help you learn to find the clues about how people are feeling!

These four bestselling writing and thesaurus guides, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion,” “The Writer’s Guide to Character Expression,” “The Writer’s Guide to Vivid Settings and Characters,” and "The Writer's Guide to Characters, Plots, and Scenes" have been combined to create one remarkable single volume! This comprehensive edition contains over 600 pages of guidance to inspire your creative muse with descriptive ways to craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention. Writers will get the essential skills needed to significantly enhance their ...

Do you want to learn English the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the Audiobook for you. Learn English: Must-Know American English Slang Words & Phrases by EnglishClass101.com is designed for intermediate-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of English teachers and experts.

Beyond the Languages of Love: Master Emotional Intelligence and Communication for Lasting Relationships Discover the transformative power of emotional intelligence and master the art of meaningful communication with Beyond Love Languages. This groundbreaking book empowers couples and individuals to create thriving, lasting relationships that go far beyond surface-level love expressions.Unlock the Secrets to Deep Emotional Connection: Master Emotional Intelligence: Learn to recognize, understand, and respond to your partner’s emotions with empathy and care. Revolutionize Communication: ...

After years of teaching intermediate students who never seemed to improve, I decided to find out what the problem was. Essentially, intermediate students get stuck because learning at this stage is a different type of learning than at the beginner stage. You have mastered the grammar and the basic vocabulary, but most textbooks just carry on like nothing has changed. However, what you need at the intermediate stage is not just more dry grammar and lists of vocabulary.

Have you ever wondered how to speak with someone who can’t hear? It’s easier than you might think. Just follow the steps to learn several useful phrases using American Sign Language.

All humans, but no other species, have the capacity to create and understand language. It provides structure to our thoughts, allowing us to plan, communicate, and create new ideas, without limit. Yet we have only finite experiences, and our languages have finite stores of words. Where does our linguistic creativity come from? How does the endless scope of language emerge from our limited selves? Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics, David Adger takes the listener on a journey to the hidden structure behind all we say (or sign) and understand.

· Dramatically improve your writing in English: Learn from over 300 high-quality composition examples covering various writing styles and scenarios.· Master the art of clear and concise communication: Analyse how effective writing uses powerful language to structure arguments and express ideas.· Expand your vocabulary and grammar knowledge: Gain exposure to new words and grammatical structures used in natural writing contexts.· Learn to plan and organise your writing effectively: Utilise sample compositions as models to brainstorm, structure, and organise your own writing.· Boost your ...

Books 1 & 2 are all you need to speak and understand conversational Spanish with the confidence of a native. And without having to relocate to Latin America for months or even years or having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars taking private Spanish lessons.

In relationships, understanding and expressing love in ways that resonate with your partner is essential for deepening emotional intimacy. Teaching Your Partner to Understand Your Love Language offers practical insights and actionable tips for helping your partner understand how you feel loved and appreciated. Through open communication, positive reinforcement, and patience, this guide explores how to identify your love language, teach it to your partner, and create a more connected, empathetic relationship. The guide covers key strategies such as leading by example, using resources like ...

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 ...

Prompt Engineering Basics is a concise and comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the fundamental principles and techniques of Prompt Engineering. This book provides a solid foundation for understanding the role of prompts in guiding AI models, with a specific focus on OpenAI as a test case. From beginner-level concepts to advanced strategies, Prompt Engineering Basics covers a wide range of topics including prompt design, crafting effective prompts, utilizing OpenAI models, incorporating longchain prompts, and addressing ethical considerations. The book explores the challenges and ...

This book bundle, "How to Analyze People" is intended for individuals who want to learn how to analyze people through their nonverbal and verbal cues. If you want to learn the skill of human analysis, you can use the knowledge you would acquire from this book to improve and nurture your relationships, understand people’s personality types, and acquire a positive frame of mind when dealing with people. This can lead to success and happiness in each of your endeavors. To prevent ambiguity, the language used is simple and concise. Various examples and proven techniques are also given, so ...

Conquer the GED Language Arts Exam: Your Essential Guide to Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language, and Writing Skills is a comprehensive resource designed to help learners master the GED Language Arts section. This guide covers essential reading skills, such as identifying main ideas, analyzing fictional and non-fictional texts, and interpreting functional documents. With a focus on vocabulary and context clues, it enables readers to improve comprehension and expand their understanding of complex texts. Grammar and sentence structure are thoroughly explained, providing a solid foundation...

From paddy wagon to rush hour, New York City has given us a number of our popular words and phrases, along the way fashioning a recognizable dialect all its own. Often imitated and just as often ridiculed, New York English has its own identity, imbued with the rich cultural history of (as New Yorkers tell it) the greatest city in the world. In You Talkin' to Me?, E. J. White explores the hidden history of English in New York City - a history that encompasses social class, immigration, culture, economics, and, of course, real estate.

Obedience isn’t demanded—it’s designed. It is layered, embedded, and reinforced until submission feels not only inevitable but desired. A Master Class in Master/slave Authoritarian Hypnosis and Operator/subject Mind Control Methods: Undisclosed Tactics and Teachings of Influence and Domination, Volume One.Five takes you deeper into the mechanics of command-based influence, identity shaping, and advanced reinforcement strategies used to condition responses, behaviors, and perceptions. This book isn’t an introduction—it’s an evolution. Designed for those who already grasp the ...

Whether you are a native speaker or, more importantly, an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) or ESL (English as a Second Language) learner, mastering correct grammar collocations—word combinations and pairings—is essential. Without this skill, your speech and writing will sound unnatural and strained. This book organises collocations (word partnerships) thematically, making vocabulary learning more efficient.· Learn essential verb + noun combinations used in everyday situations, like "bed" and "nightstand," instead of encountering them years apart in your studies.· This book offers ...