English Language

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.

What makes someone charismatic? Why do some captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? If you have ever been interrupted in meetings, overlooked for career opportunities or had your ideas ignored, your cues may be the problem - and the solution.

Learn Igbo on the Go is a conversational Igbo teaching resource designed to conveniently get you familiar with Igbo. This can be easily achieved while you perform routine activities, including commuting, working out, travelling, and even running errands.

Imagine walking into a room and immediately feeling the warmth of connection as your smile lights up the atmosphere around you. You notice how others mirror your openness, and suddenly, you've transformed the space into a hub of engagement and understanding. Nonverbal communication holds the key to these enriching interactions, often conveying messages more powerful than words alone.

A newborn does not speak with words. They speak in cries, in silence, in the way their hands clench or eyes turn. Cradle Confidence helps you learn that language. This book is for new parents—tired, unsure, and deeply in love. It shows you how to read your baby’s cues, create routines that work, and respond with calm instead of panic. You’ll find real stories, honest truths, and clear steps to help you care for your child with confidence. Learn how to: Understand what your baby is trying to tell you Build a rhythm of feeding, sleep, and comfort without rigid rules Prepare for ...

Drowning in data? Imagine instead navigating the currents of a vast data ocean, charting your course to success with SQL as your compass, enabling you to navigate the currents, unearth hidden treasures, and solve data puzzles. As you master SQL you will be able to smoothly sail into data-driven decision-making, boosting your career and unlocking powerful insights. In a world overflowing with information, only one language reigns supreme: Structured Query Language (SQL). SQL is the backbone of modern data management, the key to warehousing, accessing, and understanding the information that ...

People often make the mistake of thinking opposites attract. Opposites never attract, that would be like a criminal hooking up with a nun. However, opposing personality types often attract; this is when one partner says “black” the other says “white.” This book shows what is required to keep these opposing forces also complementary. The Chinese philosophy of the Yin Yang states that two opposing yet complementary forces lie at the base of how all things work. This philosophy shows how people can flow in natural harmony and what is required during conflict. We have all delightfully ...

In productive classrooms, teachers don't just teach children skills, they build emotionally and relationally healthy learning communities. Teachers create intellectual environments that produce not only technically competent students, but also caring, secure, actively literate human beings.

At least 4.5 – 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year and 20 to 30 of these bites result in death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Learning canine psychology and knowing how to read canine body language is how we lower these rates and most importantly give back to our canine community. “I hope this book helps lowers these rates!” – Dana L. Ortiz ALL Proceeds WILL go towards Service Dog Projects and Service Dog Awesomeness in Colorado!

This Audiobook will take you through the basics of English with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. At the beginning of the lesson, we'll introduce the background of the conversation. Then, you'll hear the conversation one time at natural native speed. After the conversation, you'll learn carefully selected vocabulary and key grammar concepts.

Dive into the captivating world of "Poetry Unleashed" and embark on a transformative journey through the mesmerizing power of words. This enchanting anthology invites readers to experience the raw emotions, evocative imagery, and profound insights found within the artistry of poetry. Within the pages of "Poetry Unleashed," you will discover a diverse collection of poems that explore the depth and breadth of the human experience. From the bittersweet melodies of love and heartbreak to the triumphant verses of resilience and self-discovery, each poem unveils a new facet of our shared humanity...

Good and effective communication is the key to success. I GET YOU offers a practical approach to unlocking your communication super powers. We use between 16,000 and 45,000 words every day. So communication must be easy, right? Wrong. We’re constantly competing with the internet, social media, email, lack of time and the general noise of life. Are our messages being heard and understood? Do we stop and really listen to others? When was the last time you practised and improved your face to face communication skills? How you communicate in sales presentations, sales meetings, social ...

Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency. Problems are made to be solved, Melody reminds us, and the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own pain and self-care.

To express the fondest love to your partner you don't need to take him or her on a seaside trip, invest in buying cars or jewelry. Love is based on small casual signs of affection, on taking sincere care of each other, on devotion and attention. Here you can find 52 simple tasks for romantic couples that will emphasize and invigorate your love. Fun, creative, and spiritually engaging - there are no ordinary dates! Have you ever tried a photography date? A water date? What about a second first date? Eat Play Love - 52 Date Night Ideas is a new type of leisure activity where 2 adult players ...

In Long Live Latin, Gardini shares his deep love for the language - enriched by his tireless intellectual curiosity - and warmly encourages us to engage with a civilization that has never ceased to exist, because it’s here with us now, whether we know it or not. Thanks to his careful guidance, even without a single lick of Latin grammar listeners can discover how this language is still capable of restoring our sense of identity, with a power that only useless things can miraculously express.

This book continues my series on 5 lessons from great thinkers where I choose five brief passages from one or more works of a great thinker to engage in critical reflection, discussion, and commentary enticing readers to further explore their writings. This short book on the Austrian philosopher of language Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951), who was associated with Cambridge University, explores five themes in his later philosophy: language games, meaning as use of a word, what is thinking, understanding a rule or series, and the nature of philosophy. Wittgenstein's writings are not easy to ...

MISSION POSSIBLE: LEARN CHINESE! Are you looking to for job and investment opportunities to, explore new cultures, or to learn a new language for personal growth? Improve your memory and open doors to success by learning Chinese! Fluency and literacy in Chinese is a surefire way to boost your careerin both government and private sectors. Chinese may seem challenging at first, but with the right resources and guidance, you can learn it quickly and easily. HELP IS HERE! With the right tools and resources, you can master the Chinese language and unlock a world of new possibilities. Chinese is ...

· 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 ...

Matsuo Basho - Haiku Poetic Tome Tribute, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, pays homage, respect and honor to his masterful crafted Haikus, rooted in reflections that primarily focused on more than a few key themes relating to: stillness and movement touting travel writing, nature, as well as historical and literary concerns engaging in the Japanese culture and vernacular while embracing his ethical impressions.