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  The Straw Man Fallacy -...

  William Rands

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  The Straw Man Fallacy is one of the most pervasive forms of logical misrepresentation, often employed to simplify complex arguments for easier refutation. At its core, this fallacy involves constructing a distorted or exaggerated version of an opponent's position, subsequently attacking this weakened argument instead of addressing the original point. The technique, though logically flawed, can be compelling, as it plays on cognitive biases and simplifies discourse in ways that resonate with audiences. 
  This fallacy derives its name from the image of a straw man, an effigy made of straw that lacks the strength or integrity of a real person. Just as a straw man is easily knocked down, so too is the misrepresented argument—a weaker version created not to understand but to refute. While the method is intellectually dishonest, its use is widespread, spanning casual conversations, heated debates, and high-stakes political rhetoric. 
  Understanding the Straw Man Fallacy begins with recognizing its foundational elements. First, the original argument is altered, often stripped of nuance or exaggerated to absurdity. For example, an individual advocating for environmental regulations might have their argument reframed as "wanting to eliminate all economic progress," a position they never claimed. This misrepresentation not only undermines meaningful dialogue but also diverts attention away from the core issue.

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  French for Beginners: Learn...

  Lingo Publishing

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  Ready to learn French the easy way? If you have tried textbooks, online classes, or CD compilations – and found them obtrusive or just too hard – this is the audiobook for you! 
  Yes, you can learn French in 30 days without wasting time, jumping through hoops, or spending hundreds of dollars – just to find that it didn’t work. 
  Learn French the playful way as you join Martin in his journey through France, and gain a solid foundation in the language, thanks to helpful dialogues and real-life situations.  
  With this handy guide, you will: Learn a brief history of the French languageDiscover the alphabet, accents, pronunciation tips, word order, etc.See examples of all kinds of logical fallacies so you can laugh (inside) as your opponent gets stuck in themMeet new people, learn nouns gendersLearn traveling lingoGo shopping in a French market and learn all about foodGo sightseeing with MartinHave a house party – invitations, family members, and how to address themEnjoy a restaurant excursion, talk with waiters and other dinersDiscuss your past, time expressions, months/seasonsTake a helpful revision quiz to see how you’ve doneAnd much, much more!  
  It’s said that the best way to learn any language is immersion within the culture speaking it; this audiobook puts you in French culture without even boarding a plane!  
  As you journey with Martin, you’ll listen and practice the language alongside him – the best way to learn!  
  What are you waiting for? Let’s take the trip, immerse ourselves in this amazing and exciting culture, and learn French the easy way. 
  Au revoir!

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  Blue Pastures

  Mary Oliver

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  ""A gathering of gorgeous short pieces"" (Library Journal), Blue Pastures collects fifteen of Pulitzer Prize– and National Book Award–winning poet Mary Oliver's prose works about nature, writing, and herself. 
  ""This transcendent collection is Oliver's joyful sharing of her love of her craft.""—Library Journal 
  With consummate craftsmanship, Mary Oliver has fashioned fifteen luminous prose pieces: on nature, writing, and herself and those around her. She praises Whitman, denounces cuteness, notes where to find the extraordinary, and extols solitude. Nature speaks to her and she speaks to nature. 
  ""This book is biased, opinionated; also it is also joyful, and probably there is despair here too...But the reader will find the pleasures more certain, and more constant, than the rills of despond. Thus it has turned out in my life thus far, influenced by the sustaining passions: love of the wild world, love of literature, love for and from another person."" –Mary Oliver

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  The Author's Craft - A...

  Arnold Bennett

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  Why do we write? What does it mean to be a writer?This book contains no useful tips on grammar, style, or plot. Instead, it focuses on the observation and perspective that is needed to be a good writer - on the fact that writing is an expression of the art of living. A lovely journey through a very Edwardian world.Covers Writing novels and plays, dealing with the public, and most importantly, the seeing of life.

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  Vietnamese Made Easy - Lower...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese. The sample will give you a taste of what you can look forward to.  
  In Unit 1 you will hear Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Vietnamese at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Vietnamese, 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 
  - Talking about the weather 
  - Talking about food 
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  The Daily Pressfield - A...

  Steven Pressfield

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  THE DAILY PRESSFIELD is 365 days (plus a bonus week) of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement.  
  Are you starting a new book/album/business venture? Open to page one of THE DAILY PRESSFIELD and start rolling. Each chapter begins with a picked quote from THE WAR OF ART, GATES OF FIRE, Pressfield's Writing Wednesdays blog, and other P-field sources. The second half of each chapter is Steve's commentary on that passage. THE DAILY PRESSFIELD is a year's worth of kicks-in-the-butt and pats-on-the-back, structured to counsel, support, and guide you-day-by-day-from the start of your project to its successful completion.

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