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. 

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.

Leadership is heard before it is seen. The difference between managing and leading often appears in surprisingly small moments: how you make a recommendation, respond to uncertainty, challenge an idea, give feedback, set priorities or guide people through change. Leadership Language is a practical guide to those moments. Across 20 short chapters, it shows how everyday management language can be shifted from hesitation to judgement, activity to priority, blame to ownership, pressure to commitment, complexity to clarity and change to meaning. Instead of “I think we should…” Try “My ...

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?  

How AI Really Works Understand the Technology — Not the Hype Artificial Intelligence feels intelligent. It explains, predicts, writes, and responds with confidence. But how does it actually work — and why does it so often sound right even when it’s wrong? How AI Really Works is a clear, concept-driven guide for anyone who wants to understand modern AI, not just use it. This book strips away the myths, metaphors, and hype to reveal what’s really happening beneath the surface of today’s AI systems. Instead of prompt tricks or tool tutorials, this book focuses on mental models — ...

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...

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 ...

Right now, the device in your pocket is receiving signals from satellites orbiting 12,500 miles overhead, bouncing invisible radio waves off your walls, measuring the electrical field of your fingertips, and running billions of switches on and off faster than you can blink. All of it silently. Most people never find out what is actually happening inside their smartphone, not because they are not curious, but because the explanations available are either too shallow to be useful or too technical to follow. Blog posts tell you that WiFi uses radio waves and leave it at that. Textbooks give ...

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...

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 ...

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

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...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Award-winning actor Alan Alda tells the fascinating story of his quest to learn how to communicate better, and to teach others to do the same. With his trademark humor and candor, he explores how to develop empathy as the key factor. “Invaluable.”—Deborah...

You've arrived in Japan for a long overdue vacation, when you discover that the amusement park you wanted to visit has been taken over by rebellious fans of a just-cancelled television show. Suddenly, it's up to you to save the park (and worldwide TV broadcasts) from legions of crazed Flower Rangers, and success will depend on your ability to learn enough Japanese to complete your mission....

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. ...

From one of our leading experts on work and technology, a bold, clear-eyed, and hopeful guide to seizing opportunity in the age of AI What should the next generation learn—and what should they stop worrying about—in a world transformed by artificial intelligence? AI is rewriting the rules in...

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...

The many and varied demands of the digital age require cadres of professionals capable of collaborating effectively and engaging globally in the world's languages and cultures. This volume represents a collection of classroom- and field-tested practices used to prepare global professions to the highest standards of proficiency in their languages in order to meet these global challenges. Culled from faculty of government, private, and state educational programs, these "practices that work" offer the language practitioner a selection of "recipes" for helping language learners attain near-...