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  The Devil's Dictionary

  Ambrose Bierce

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  This timeless work of biting satirical wit presents an A-to-Z lexicon of common English terms, and what we actually mean by them. The renowned author Ambrose Bierce produced classic works in a range of genres, from fantasy and horror to realistic tales drawn from his experience in the Civil War. Among his most beloved books is The Devil’s Dictionary, a work of wry humor that remains one of the funniest assessments of American language and manners. Through epigrams, essays, vignettes, and verse, Bierce skewers religion, class, politics, romance, and more.  Included, you’ll find such pithy definitions as:  ·      Acquaintance, n.: A person whom we know well enough to borrow from but not well enough to lend to.  ·      Bride, n.: A woman with a great future behind her.  ·      Consult, v.: To seek another's approval of a course already decided on.  And many others.

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  Yours Truly - An Obituary...

  James R. Hagerty

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  Someday, your life story is likely to be boiled down to a few lines. If you leave things to chance, your obituary is almost sure to be solemn, formulaic, and full of errors—an obligatory final chapter written in haste by others. James R. Hagerty, longtime obit writer for The Wall Street Journal, knows how to get the job done right: Do it yourself, starting now, while you still can. 
   
   
   
  In this heartfelt and reassuring guide, Hagerty explains how to preserve your personal history—from crafting a brief obituary for newspapers and websites, to a more thoughtful and detailed mini-memoir for those close to you. Through his personal stories, on-the-job anecdotes, and insights, you will learn what to include, what to leave out, and how to provide historical context, record oral histories, and make the most of details, all with candor and wit. Best of all, you'll find that reviewing your life story helps you think about what you're doing with your time on Earth and whether you're on the right path. It isn't too late to improve the narrative with a stronger ending. 
   
   
   
  Telling your story your way can be the best gift you ever give to friends and loved ones—and yourself.

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  Learn Conversational Brazilian...

  LinguaBoost

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  Learn Conversational Brazilian Portuguese Vol. 1 & 2 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational Brazilian Portuguese from the very first lesson. Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. 
  Based on techniques and strategies that make language learners succeed: 
  Learn in short bursts every day. Each lesson takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. 
  Learn in context. Isolated words or random sentences won’t get you far. By learning phrases related to a specific topic or situation, you will see much better results. 
  Focus on high-frequency words. Starting with the most frequently used words will boost your comprehension and communication in your target language. 
  Review the material. Repeating the phrases at certain specified intervals is a powerful technique to help your memory absorb and recall what you have learned. 
  Listen to native speakers. All the phrases are translated and spoken by native speakers.

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  Mandarin Made Easy - Lower...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Chinese [Mandarin] down into different learning stages. Start with the “Lower Beginner” books followed by the “Beginner” and “Upper Beginner” books. Next, progress to the “Intermediate” series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the “Conversations” series.  
  This audiobook is divided into units.While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Chinese [Mandarin]. The sample will give you a taste of what you can look forward to.  
  In Unit 1 you will hear Chinese [Mandarin] decoded with each syllable spoken very slowly and clearly with repetition. Immediately before each sentence is spoken, you will hear the translation, so you will always understand what is being said. Unit 2 focuses solely on increasing your listening ability, which will improve your abilities to engage in dialogue with a native Chinese [Mandarin] speaker. This chapter requires you to listen very carefully to nuances in the language.  
  By Unit 3 you will already notice progress in your abilities to speak and understand Chinese [Mandarin]. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Chinese [Mandarin] at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Chinese [Mandarin], Units 3 and 4 will help you memorise new vocabulary and full sentences. In Unit 5 you can test yourself on how much you have learned. If you are having difficulties, we suggest you revisit the listening, speaking, or memorisation section of Units 1, 2 3 or 4, according to what you need more help with. 
  Topics covered in this book: 
  - Greeting 
  - Asking personal information 
  - Asking about people or things 
  - Talking about the current time and date 
  - Talking about the location of things 
  - Describing things  
  - Likes and dislikes 
  - Talking about abilities 
  - Talking about appearance 
  - Talking about personality 
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  Plotting a fantasy novel - learn...

  Tasha Dunn

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  In Plotting a Fantasy Novel, you’ll discover: 
  ●       How to create a novel outline in 5 easy steps 
  ●       The 3 essential elements of the fantasy genre that will help you elevate your story and create an original and captivating world 
  ●       The 4 types of outline-building techniques you need to know to add more variety to your writing skills 
  ●       In-depth knowledge of creating and setting plot points and writing a cohesive story 
  ●       A detailed discussion of different POVs to help you identify the narrative voice of your story and make sure it stays consistent 
  ●       Solid tips for writing great characters, followed by practical exercises to stimulate your imagination and sharpen your skills 
  ●       How to write hypnotic scenes while maintaining a straightforward and linear narrative 
  ●       How to end your story with a powerful climax that gives the readers’ every pennyworth of satisfaction 
  And so much more! 
  Fantasies are our secret escape to utopia. And with the right tools and techniques, you can create many more escape gateways by writing compelling fantasy novels… novels your readers will be itching to get their hands on. 
  If you dream of seeing your name among the masters of storytelling, it’s time to learn the secrets.

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  Na Scéalta Atá Fós Ann

  Ciara Geraghty

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  Tá an tUasal Ó Sé agus a mhadra dílis, Seoirse, ag dul amach ar cuairt ghairid chuig na siopaí. Tá dearmad déanta ag an Uasal Ó Sé ar a chuid eochracha, ach beidh Bean Uí Shé ann, mar a bhíonn sí i gcónaí, chun iad a ligean isteach. Ach ar an mbealach ar ais, tugann Seoirse faoi deara go bhfuil rud éigin amú – chas siad faoi dheis nuair ba chóir dóibh casadh faoi chlé, rud atá á dtabhairt níos faide ó bhaile. Chun rudaí a dhéanamh níos measa, tá an chuma air go mbeidh báisteach ann. Buaileann na seanchairde an bóthar ar thuras trasna Bhaile Átha Cliath agus trína gcuid cuimhní, atá, de réir cosúlachta, ag imeacht ceann ar cheann… 
  Mr Bolton and his faithful dog, George, are just popping down to the shops. He forgot his keys, but Mrs Bolton will be there to let them in like always. But on the way back, George notices something wrong - they turned right when they should have turned left, bringing them farther from home. To make things worse, it's beginning to look like rain. The old friends set off on a journey across Dublin and through their memories, which seem to be disappearing one by one...

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