Useful English

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.

The world’s greatest bodybuilder. The world’s highest-paid movie star. The leader of the world’s sixth-largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke, but this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident. Arnold’s stratospheric success happened as part of a process. As the result of clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. All of it guided by the one lesson Arnold’s father hammered into him above all: be useful.

Unlock the Mysteries of Gnosticism with Carl Spartacus! Dive into the profound wisdom of Gnosticism and embark on a journey of enlightenment with "Gnosticism: A Useful Overview for Dilettantes, New-Agers, Witches, and Magicians" by the renowned author, Carl Spartacus. Here's a glimpse of what's waiting for you within the pages: **Discover the Gnostic Origins:** Journey back in time to uncover who the Gnostics were and when and where their spiritual movement first emerged. **The Nag Hammadi Library:** Delve into the treasures of the Nag Hammadi Library, where ancient Gnostic texts were ...

How to Win in the Government Market, 2nd Edition, November 2024 by Mark Amtower & Mike Lisagor Note: Read at no-cost on any device at: https://publuu.com/flip-book/694428/1596839 "You’re holding a collection of advice and insights on the government market from a pair of old hands who have pretty much seen it all. Something else that is very apparent is that Amtower and Lisagor want you to succeed and what they offer here is a treasure chest of information and insights. Each essay is a nugget that you can use as you drive your organization forward." - Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief, ...

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ VERSION WITH 230+ ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ( watch the preview by clicking on the book cover ) Are You Tired of Woodworking Books without Step-By-Step Guided Illustrations? Or Don’t You Want to Make a Bad Impression with a Gift to a Woodworking Lover? You also need a course to please everyone and that fits all levels of difficulty, from the novice enthusiast to the most experienced woodworker... This fully illustrated book will provide step-by-step knowledge of various wooden furniture projects and building plans for improving and actually building your own living ...

Authoritarian regimes don't survive in spite of stupidity—they depend on it. Useful Idiots: Why Authoritarian Regimes Need Stupid People is a sharp, unsentimental investigation into how modern dictatorships weaponize ignorance, suppress critical thinking, and reward conformity to maintain absolute control. Drawing from global case studies, propaganda analysis, and behavioral science, this book explores the machinery behind mass obedience—how education systems are hijacked, how history is rewritten, and how complexity is deliberately destroyed to make room for comforting lies. From the ...

As the dominant species on Earth, humans have made astonishing progress since our ancestors came down from the trees. But how did the descendants of small primates manage to walk upright, become top predators, and populate the world? How were humans able to develop civilizations and produce a globalized economy? Now, in The Age of Wood, Roland Ennos shows for the first time that the key to our success has been our relationship with wood.

She was not the most industrious worker ever, but she was willing to suck her boss's dick the third week of work at her new job.

The daughter of a baronet and minor heiress, Rosalind Thorne was nearly ruined after her father abandoned the family. To survive in the only world she knew, she began to manage the affairs of some of London society's most influential women, who rely on her wit and discretion. So when artistocratic wastrel Jasper Aimesworth is found dead in London's most exclusive ballroom, Almack's, Rosalind must use her skills and connections to uncover the killer.

The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke. But this is no joke. This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident. Arnold's stratospheric success happened as part of a process. As the result of clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. All of it guided by the one lesson Arnold's father hammered into him above all: be useful.

King George IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she's frantically calling on Rosalind for help. Because what those thieves took is proof that she and King George did really marry. That single piece of paper could destroy Mrs. Fitzherbert and her family—or it could prove the king guilty of bigamy.

Have you ever imagined how a color combination might appear, or maybe even made some creative modification after seeing a picture and wished your fantasies came true? Or maybe you're one of those people that like getting their hands-on art, bringing out something vibrant and imaginative, and looking at various variants of the same image? Whatever area you're in, you'll need the means to express yourself and make actual what you picture after you've dealt with images, colors, art, designs, web, editing, creativity, and so on. However, acquiring the correct medium isn't enough; you also need ...

English has a wealth of interesting idioms worthy of learning and use. It is of paramount importance for all English learners or speakers to know some English Idioms because they are used frequently and daily by people in verbal communication such as face-to-face, telephone, radio and television as well as in written communication such as documents, letters, and emails. There are 2,951 English Idioms listed alphabetically in this reference book, and over eight hundred of them are informal ones. A full example is given for each idiom beside its definition to maximise your understanding as ...

America, the greatest country that’s ever existed to recognize and protect humanity and to encourage freedom and opportunity, is now in grave danger to maintain those wonderful gifts for mankind. Our wonderful nation is now under attack by fierce zealots who can’t tolerate the ideas, opportunities, and freedom of aspirations America allows and supports. We are now on a dangerous precipice. One of these three assaults is from direct confrontation by radical Islamic Jihadists who proclaim, promise, and boast they will destroy us and our way of life; especially our Christian way of life. ...

Have you ever had that moment when you are in the middle of a conversation and suddenly the room becomes quiet and nobody knows how to move the discussion forward? Of course you do. Haven’t we all? It’s for this reason that I decided to write this book.What better way to break that silence than to throw out some of these facts: Wolves have a serious appetite! They can eat up to twenty pounds of meat in one sitting! The first high heeled shoes were worn by Egyptian butchers to help them walk above the bloodied bodies of animal carcasses.

Rosalind Thorne's quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London's haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind's sanctuary, and the reputations in danger include her own.

Have you ever tried using ChatGPT and felt like it didn’t really get what you wanted? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. The truth is, most people don’t know how to ask properly, and that turns an amazing tool into something frustrating. But what if you could learn how to ask the right way... using just one prompt? In this clear, practical, and essential book, Ismar Souza — author of more than 30 books on learning, productivity, and digital business — reveals the prompt model you can use for any task with ChatGPT. Yes, one single prompt that can generate texts, ideas,...

Some cuckolds don't want to just watch. Some cuckolds watch bigger, better men pleasure their wives and want in on the action. Sometimes, they see these well endowed men and think "I should be pleasuring him too." This bundle of ridiculously forbidden temptations contains stories of science gone wrong, psychics who use their powers irresponsibly, and adventuring couples who delve into the depths of the world AND of their desires! This collection of ten stories are about cuckolds who have their first gay and bi experiences by submitting to the sexual power of their wives' lovers.

Dive into the wild, gritty, and uproariously funny world of the Army Rangers with The Unofficial Ranger Handbook: A Collection of Humorous Stories & Useful Tips by retired Colonel Andrew Wharton. Drawing from his eight adrenaline-fueled years in the 75th Ranger Regiment (1994–2002), Wharton delivers a no-holds-barred love letter to the chaos, camaraderie, and sheer absurdity of Ranger life—where every mission is equal parts heart-pounding action and side-splitting mishap. Forget dry tactical manuals or chest-thumping war stories. This book is packed with laugh-out-loud anecdotes from ...

Rosalind Thorne may not have a grand fortune of her own, but she possesses virtues almost as prized by the haut ton: discretion, and a web of connections that enable her to discover just about anything about anyone. Known as a "most useful woman," Rosalind helps society ladies in need--for a modest fee, of course--and her client roster is steadily increasing.