Work Languages

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the creator of AdviceWithErin, the definitive book on how to use the right words at work—so you can build the career you deserve We’ve all been there: you’re sweating, sitting in front of your laptop, and the interviewer on the screen says, “Tell me about...

This volume celebrates six such languages - Ancient Greek, Latin, Old English, Sanskrit, Old Irish, and Biblical Hebrew - by first introducing listeners to their most distinctive features, then showing how these linguistic traits play out in short excerpts from actual ancient texts. It explores, for instance, how Homer's Greek shows signs of oral composition, how Horace achieves striking poetic effects through interlaced word order in his Latin, and how the poet of Beowulf attains remarkable intensity of expression through the resources of Old English. 

Whether in our business interactions or in our relationships at home, we all sometimes wish we were more effective communicators. That we could articulate our meaning more clearly, leaving no room for misinterpretation. That we could hold our audiences interest, and dictate the direction of our conversations. This ebook will explore the conscious and subconscious messages we send out during every conversation we hold. How our choice of words can affect how we are viewed, what our body language says about us and how our view of the world is affecting how we are seen by others. We will then ...

Why is the gap so great between our hopes, our intentions, even our decisions - and what we are actually able to bring about? Even when we are able to make important changes - in our own lives or the groups we lead at work - why are the changes are so frequently short-lived and we are soon back to business as usual? What can we do to transform this troubling reality?  

For breathwork fans who want to go deeper—20+ science-backed breathing practices to boost your energy, unlock your mind-body connection, and heal from chronic stress Breathwork expert Jesse Coomer reveals how to breathe our way to better health, increased vitality, and mental clarity by...

In 2003, Cindy McGill created the Freedom Lounge theme camp at the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. From there, her efforts evolved to reaching young women and men within porn conventions, using dream interpretation as a tool to reach those living a life they have settled for instead of the one they are made for. From pagan festivals, new age events, film festivals, adult entertainment arenas, gay pride events, gothic cultures, and just about any place, people are starving for truth, Cindy and her teams are there.

The Complete Original Works of William Shakespeare is a monumental archive of the human soul. For over four hundred years, these works have been the gold standard of storytelling, influencing everything from high art to modern cinema.

Decode mysterious night visions into powerful tools for emotional healing and spiritual growth through active dreamwork. Whether you are winding down for a peaceful sleep or navigating a highly stressful life transition, your subconscious mind is constantly communicating. This calming...

This program is read by the author. The definitive guide to communicating and connecting in a hybrid world. Email replies that show up a week later. Video chats full of “oops sorry no you go” and “can you hear me?!” Ambiguous text-messages. Weird punctuation you can’t make heads or...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the creator of AdviceWithErin, comes the definitive book on how to use the right words at work—so you can build the career you deserve We’ve all been there: you’re sweating, sitting in front of your laptop, and the interviewer on the screen says, “Tell me...

You have been handed a prescription with a long name on the label. The pharmacist said to call if you had questions. But nobody explained the part that actually matters: what is this doing inside your brain? You nodded, drove home, and took it on faith. You deserved better. Neuropharmacology for Everyone: Your Brain on Everything closes the gap between the prescription pad and real understanding. Using a clear visual system and language requiring zero science background, it walks you through what happens at the molecular level every time a drug enters your brain — and why that matters for...

A history of artificial intelligence, told by an AI. In January 1913, in a Saint Petersburg study, a Russian academician sat counting letters in Pushkin's Eugene Onegin. He was trying to refute a theological argument about free will. He had no idea he was inventing the mathematical foundation of every modern language model. From Andrey Markov's ruled notebook in 1913, the story moves through Claude Shannon's 1948 paper that defined information itself; through the long AI winter when neural networks were dismissed as a dead end; through a suburban Toronto bedroom in 2012 where two graduate ...

Understand ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot beyond the buzzwords Large language models are transforming software development, productivity, and how we interact with computers. But most people only know how to use them, not how they actually work. If you have ever wondered: How does ChatGPT know what to say next? What are tokens and embeddings really doing? Why does attention matter so much? What happens inside a transformer layer? This book will make it click. A practical, visual, developer-friendly explanation This is not a dense academic textbook. It is a clear, step by step walkthrough that ...

In ancient times, the study of the heavens and the study of the psyche comprised a single science—astrology—leading C.G. Jung to describe it as the first form of psychology. In Making the Gods Work for You, you will learn how archetypal forces—symbolized as planets or gods—can help...

Improve your personal and professional relationships instantly with this timeless guide to communication, listening skills, body language, and conflict resolution. Maybe a wall of silent resentment has shut you off from someone you love. Maybe you listen to an argument in which neither party...

Word Workout is a practical audiobook for building vocabulary - a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program...

Learning a new language as a hobby, like French, can be incredibly satisfying. You are learning a new skill, deepening your mind by learning about a new culture, and exercising your memory. But, did you ever realize that learning French can be a game-changer? As one of the most widely used languages in the world, the ability to speak French can offer new career opportunities as business becomes more global.

12 Practical Steps to Making Your Marriage Heaven on Earth: No Matter Your Current Situation, Good, Bad, or Ugly; Your Marriage Can Be Better Is your marriage experiencing the bliss of love or the strain of everyday life? Are you seeking a transformative journey to elevate your relationship to divine heights? Look no further! "12 Practical Steps to Making Your Marriage Heaven on Earth" is your ultimate guide to rejuvenating and revitalizing your marriage, regardless of its current state. Imagine waking up every day to a marriage that feels like heaven on earth. This book offers 12 ...

Want to finally learn Spanish the easy way—without stress, without boring grammar drills, and without giving up halfway through? Have you tried those flashy language apps, only to feel stuck and frustrated? Do you freeze up when you actually need to speak, worried you’ll say it wrong or not be understood? Are you tired of books and courses that feel too academic, too confusing, or just not built for busy adults? Here’s the truth: the problem isn’t you—it’s the method. Most resources are designed for students, not for adults who need a practical, motivating, step-by-step guide. ...

In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary - widely used in schools around the world - was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around 40 common words concerning nature had been dropped. Apparently they were no longer being used enough by children to merit their place in the dictionary. Ten years later, Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris set out to make a “spell book” that will conjure back 20 of these lost words and the beings they name, from acorn to wren.