Language City

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century, and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York.

This short, opinionated audiobook addresses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which argues that the language we speak shapes the way we perceive the world. Linguist John McWhorter argues that while this idea is mesmerizing, it is plainly wrong. It is language that reflects culture and worldview, not the other way around.

Learn (and love) the language of the landlocked in this bitingly funny guide to the common phrases and sentiments of the American Heartland, from the author of the McSweeney’s series “A Guide to Midwestern Conversation.” If you end an evening by slapping your thighs and saying, “Welp...

Paul was reading a newspaper. Catherine was reading a novel. So begins Room on the Sea, André Aciman's scorching and elegiac love-story about a middle-aged man and woman who meet in the bullpen of jury selection and spend a sultry summer’s week trespassing ever further into each other's hearts. What begins as a flirtation quickly evolves into something deeper, something Paul and Catherine must carry on in secret - and with the understanding that anything more than a casual crush is out of the question.

Don't let your time on the road go to waste—turn it into an opportunity to improve your language skills, and become a confident speaker of Korean. Picture yourself easily communicating with locals, discovering the rich Korean culture, and forming meaningful connections—all while stuck in traffic. Learn Korean in Your Car Like Never Before! makes it possible to turn your daily commute into an immersive language-learning experience, accelerating your progress like never before.

Don't let your time on the road go to waste–turn it into an opportunity to improve your language skills and become a confident speaker of Mexican Spanish.

Tracy Kidder, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of the bestsellers The Soul of a New Machine, House, and the enduring classic Mountains Beyond Mountains, has been described by the Baltimore Sun as the “master of the non-fiction narrative.” In this new book, Kidder gives us the superb...

For readers of Shark Heart and Hollow Kingdom, a funny, magical, and tender novel following a lonely, conflict-averse man whose sudden ability to understand animals sends him on a wild romp around NYC, and ultimately helps him discover his own voice. Strolling through Central Park on a blind...

Geographic graded readers are books for those beginners in English for a specific context in the American Culture. This book takes you on a ride of 20 different narratives about New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world. Come explore the culture and the language with our PhD backed theory on learning languages through extensive reading.

"Fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, if you're looking for the next great series to enjoy, look no further. Jeff Konkol's Rebirth of the Fallen series has everything we love in great fantasy." -Carrie Newberry, author of Pick Your Teeth With My Bones In the face of an uncontrollable demonic plague that dissolves flesh, twisting its victims into horrific monsters, Achillion walls off a section of his city, condemning thousands to death. Beyond that wall, an ancient evil feasts, festers, and grows. Left with little choice, the heroes must face their fears and master the intricate ...

Telling the truth was never part of the plan. Neither was falling in love. Jamie Hayes lies to keep things light and casual. It's a foolproof formula full of strong cocktails and even stronger exit strategies. That's until she meets Luke at an outback wedding and discovers there's one flaw in...

She speaks fluent sign language. But she can't interpret his mixed signals. To save a landmark family restaurant in Savannah, two chefs must put aside their twenty-year-old feud and cook together. Can they at least try to be kind toward each other without digging up old hurts? At the end of the day, is Isaac simply too hot for Piper's kitchen in this enemies-to-friends-to-more romance? Reluctantly, Chef Isaac finds himself working in the kitchen of his nemesis, Chef Piper Peyton. Why would he want to cook his way into her heart and even learn sign language to better communicate with her? ...

She can understand the language of their silence. But she’s still learning to hear her own heart. Clara Jenkins, a gifted child psychologist, has just traded the crisp autumns of Ohio for the oppressive humidity of Tampa, Florida. At twenty-six, she's running from the ghost of a dead-end relationship and running toward a coveted, high-stakes job at the Children’s Advocacy Center. She's an expert in the language of trauma, but her new life plunges her into a world of real-world pain that textbooks could never prepare her for. While Clara dedicates her days to giving a voice to children ...

The City Inside, a near-future epic by the internationally celebrated Samit Basu, pulls no punches as it comes for your anxieties about society, government, the environment, and our world at large—yet never loses sight of the hopeful potential of the future. “They'd known the end times were...

Picture yourself easily communicating with locals, discovering the rich Mexican culture, and forming meaningful connections–all while on the road or in your spare time. Learn Mexican Spanish for Beginners makes it possible to turn your daily commute into an immersive language-learning experience, accelerating your progress tremendously.

From the quiet roads of London to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the time of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities is an epic story that mingles the personal and the political. It is the story of the ageing Doctor Manette, finally released and reunited with his daughter in England and a tale of three lovers, with a plot-twist of self-sacrifice. This version is intended for learners at a B1 level of the CEFR. It comes with an introduction, notes and, a wide range of activities, specially designed to further the reader’s understanding of the story and its literary ...

Leigh Anne and Kane find each other at a fetish club. He’s in town wanting to expand his business and participate in the role play he’s been missing. She’s the owner of an image firm and is expanding her sexual repertoire. She’s older, he’s experienced. They’re both willing to experiment. Neither of them has ever found better. For this pair, satisfying a dozen fetishes can mean falling in love and even becoming parents. This erotic romance contains heavy BDSM scenes. It’s not for the squeamish.

'A compelling, atmospheric page turner with an authentic insight into Māori culture' Val McDermid A DETECTIVE IN SEARCH OF THE TRUTH. A KILLER IN SEARCH OF RETRIBUTION. A CLASH BETWEEN CULTURE AND DUTY. THE PAST NEVER TRULY STAYS BURIED. WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF PARADISE. Detective Senior...

Easy Mexico City Phrasebook by Mariana Chan Uribe offers an approach to effective communication. Are you planning a trip to Mexico City and want to converse in Spanish? Look no further than this audiobook.

Welcome to "Vocabulary For Adults," The 50 States and their Capital Cities this book follows a very unique method of learning to ensure the greatest amount of retention. You will learn easier and remember more.