A Best Book of the Year: The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free Pres Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers -- and why they...

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff. Hear the original story that was turned into an Oscar-winning film directly from the author, Michael Lewis, for the very first time.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to...

Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again....

It’s time for a feminist dating revolution! The eagerly awaited first book by the creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method who’s transforming the dating world by helping you ditch the duds, preserve your peace, and find your needle. How do you find a needle in a haystack? You burn the...

Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation....

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach, you will learn in a way that suits you—without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use; scribbling notes as you listen; or feeling frustrated....

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources. Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in...

After making his debut in The Killing Floor, Jack Reacher has quickly become one of the most popular―and most enduring―fictional heroes to emerge in the past half century. Now, his creator tells the stories behind the stories.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, TIME, OPRAH DAILY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, GOODREADS, AND MORE “Brilliant…A high-spirited, exhilarating memoir.” —The Wall Street Journal “In Joyride, the takeaway often has as much to do with the art of living as the art of...

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and...

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach....

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing. Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and...

Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This is the guiding principle of Smart Brevity, a communication formula built by Axios journalists to prioritize essential news and information, explain its impact and deliver it in a concise and visual format. In this revised and updated edition, the...

A master class in the art of persuasion, as taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill, newly revised and updated. The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for...

Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lie Imagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat!...

An essential collection of classic stories that established Flannery O’Connor’s reputation as an American master of fiction—now with a new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Groff In 1955, with the title story and others in this critical edition, Flannery O’Connor...

Public speaking, as Carnegie saw it, is a vital skill that can be attained through basic and repeated steps....

“One of the great reporters of our time and probably the greatest biographer.” —The Sunday Times (London) From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Power Broker and The Years of Lyndon Johnson: an unprecedented gathering of vivid, candid, deeply moving recollections about his...

If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the number one fear in America....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

In July 1995, San Jose Mercury-News reporter Gary Webb found the Big One - the blockbuster story every journalist secretly dreams about - without even looking for it....

Do you want to earn your first real income as an author and make a good living, but have no idea how and where to start? How to Earn Your First $500 from Self-Publishing Non-Fiction Books Even in Your Pajamas is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that provides the clarity you need. It will guide you on turning your ideas, knowledge, and experience into a profitable book, whether you are a complete beginner or have published a few books and are still waiting for your author success. Inside the book, you will learn: ✔ Setting the right expectation and why your first $500 milestone is a ...

¿Tus personajes parecen bustos parlantes? ¿Tus escenas carecen de tensión aunque los protagonistas no paren de hablar? El error número uno de los escritores noveles (y no tan noveles) no es la gramática ni la ortografía: es la ausencia de subtexto. Cuando un personaje dice exactamente lo que piensa, la magia se rompe. La verdadera maestría narrativa no reside en las palabras que escribes, sino en los silencios que construyes. En "El Diálogo Silencioso", el primer volumen de la colección Writers Craft Series, Gema Marín Perozo deja de lado los consejos genéricos para ofrecerte un ...

What if you could write faster, beat writer's block, and still sound exactly like you? You've heard the hype about AI. Maybe you're curious. Maybe you're skeptical. Maybe you think using AI means sacrificing your creativity or "cheating." Here's the truth: AI isn't here to replace you. It's here to amplify you. In this practical, no-nonsense guide, you'll discover: How to use AI as a brainstorming partner (not a ghostwriter) The exact prompts that unlock ChatGPT and Claude's full potential How to maintain your unique voice while using AI assistance Time-saving workflows for plotting, ...

La peur de l'IA et la technophobie sont bien réelles, et le fait que les utilisateurs d'ordinateurs en soient conscients ou non n'est pas vraiment la question, car nous y serons tous confrontés tôt ou tard, compte tenu de l'évolution de l'apprentissage automatique et de la vallée de l'étrange. ChatGPT 3.5 est sorti en 2022, et en l'utilisant, j'ai ressenti un immense espoir pour l'avenir et un certain effet ELIZA. Je reste un fervent partisan de l'apprentissage automatique, et je comprends les inquiétudes de Hinton, le père contemporain de l'IA, concernant l'humanité. En réalité,...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna...

Have a story in your mind but find it hard to get the jumble of unfinished ideas onto the page—let alone to THE END? The Three-D Story Mastery: The No-Nonsense Girl’s Guide to Writing Your Novel walks you through a clear, supportive process to turn vague ideas into a finished manuscript you can be proud of. Instead of throwing more theory at you, I. C. Cosmos gives you a simple, practical method built around three Ds: Distance – Get the story out of your head and onto the page without second-guessing every sentence. Development – Shape your rough draft into a cohesive, engaging ...

You wrote the book. Now let the right readers find it—gently.. Promote! is a beginner-friendly playbook for novelists who’ve never run ads (or tried and hated it). In plain, conversational language, you’ll learn how to: Make your book page do the heavy lifting (cover, hook, and blurb in harmony) Find your audience without overthinking (simple, repeatable targeting) Create ads that “stop the scroll” (copy + image formulas that feel like you) Test small, learn fast (even with a small budget) Read results with confidence (what matters and what doesn’t) Avoid the big traps (sunk ...

Aprende a detectar las técnicas de propaganda y manipulación que generan odio — antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Del Brexit a Trump, del bolsonarismo al auge de nuevos movimientos autoritarios en Europa y América, las mismas estrategias de deshumanización vuelven a circular. Este libro expone la estructura oculta detrás de la fabricación del enemigo: cómo la propaganda transforma personas en objetivos, cómo la retórica sustituye la empatía por hostilidad y cómo sociedades enteras pueden deslizarse hacia la barbarie mediante mecanismos precisos y repetibles. Lo que encontrarás...

Looking to write a romance novel your readers will devour in one sitting? Look no further than How to Write Compelling Romance Novels, the must-have guide for any writer who wants to create page-turning love stories! With its insider tips and practical advice, this guidebook will take your romance writing to the next level. You'll learn how to create emotional beats, build sexual tension, and craft conflict that will keep your readers hooked until the very end. And with detailed analyses of emotional stakes, subtext, and internal conflict, you'll have all the tools you need to craft a ...

From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing. Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and...

Naughty little Juno runs away from her mother, only to get lost in the jungle! Will she find her way back? Listen on to find out.

Tina finds a coin during her walk in the park. What do you think she does with it? Listen on to know all about the little coin's adventure!

What happens when two friends get together? They have fun, of course! Hear Haha and Hehe learn all about fun in this wonderful jungle story.

How does a caterpillar get shoes for all his tiny feet? Listen to Footy's quest for finding the perfect pairs of shoes!

Playful little Toto has a lovely bone, but he just can't seem to find it. Listen to all about his bone quest and the wonderful adventure he has.

When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as a repudiation of Scott Morrison. And when opposition leader Peter Dutton torpedoed the referendum on establishing an Indigenous Voice to parliament, his credibility as a political leader improved at the expense of the prime minister's. That was when, according to Niki Savva, the conservative Coalition thought it had the forthcoming election in the bag. What followed was a sequence of events that resulted in an improbable triumph for Labor and a historic drubbing for the Liberal Party.

Kanchan Keshari is known for educating millions of learners that aspired to learn fluent English, through interactive methods. An initiative to further the English learning with simplicity and ease – this audiobook provides a panoramic learning of English that people intend to use everyday. The author has provided interpretation of more than five thousand Hindi sentences in English as well as a compact dictionary to ease the learning process. The audiobook is planned out in sections of 125 lessons with interactive 25 exercises, with the goal of effortless gradual learning.

13 steps to equip you with everything you need to know about public speaking. Become a Confident, Captivating Speaker in Just Weeks. Driven professionals, lifelong learners, community leaders, and event enthusiasts everywhere face similar challenges. They understand that impact starts with your voice. MASTER PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers exactly that—a practical, personalized guide that empowers you to rise above your fears and become the speaker you were meant to be.

The extraordinary true story of journalist Cheng Lei whose life was abruptly transformed when she was detained in China on false charges of espionage. Journalist Cheng Lei spent more than three gruelling years in a Beijing prison after being wrongly accused of espionage. Harrowing, fierce and...

Drawing on examples ranging from Chaucer to children's rhymes, Cole Porter to Dylan Thomas, and from around the English-speaking world, it shows how any reader can understand and gain pleasure from poetry. This comprehensive guide explores poetry's relationship to everyday language and introduces major genres and technical aspects. Each chapter proceeds through chronological examples from a wide range of English language poems.

Master writer’s block and spark your creativity with this workbook full of helpful tips and a variety of prompts for writers of all experience levels to create their perfect dystopian story! Write a Dystopian Novel guides writers of all experience levels through the tropes and themes that...

Ready to captivate any room and inspire action with every word? Imagine delivering speeches that leave audiences spellbound, commanding attention the moment you speak. In this transformative book, renowned speaker trainer Gerard Grogans reveals the techniques that help you tap into your innate charisma and authenticity by discovering your unique "It" Factor.

Mob Rule in New Orleans is Ida B. Wells-Barnett’s searing investigative account of the 1900 lynching of Robert Charles and the violent wave of racial terror that swept across New Orleans in its aftermath. With unflinching clarity and journalistic precision, Wells exposes how police brutality, white mob violence, and institutional complicity united to create a deadly storm targeting the Black community.

Move beyond good writing and reach the human heart. This concise guide shows how to create fiction that’s felt as well as understood. Written by Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr James P. Manning, it reveals how the language of emotions helps writers build believable inner lives, authentic conflict, and empathy that keeps readers engaged. Learn why the body reacts when reading and how to craft scenes that leave a lasting mark.

Les tropes sont partout : sur les réseaux sociaux, nichés au cœur des intrigues... Ils nourrissent les attentes des lecteurs et guident les auteurs. Mais que sont les tropes, précisément ? À quoi servent-ils vraiment ? Et surtout, comment manier ces « clichés » sans en devenir un soi-même ?