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  Classic english stories

  Charles Dickens, Jerome K.,...

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  Charles Dickens. THE Baron of grogzwigCharles Dickens. The queer chairJerome K. Jerome. From «evergreens»Jerome K. Jerome. A Pathetic storyRudyard Kipling. The gardenerVirginia Woolf. The legacy

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  Arabic Made Easy - Lower...

  Lingo Wave

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

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  Fast Cheap & Under Control -...

  John Gaspard

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  Dying to make a feature? Learn from the pros! 
  "We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control." — Roger Corman, Producer 
  ★★★★★ 
  It’s like taking a Master Class in moviemaking…all in one book!Jonathan Demme: The value of cameosJohn Sayles: Writing to your resourcesPeter Bogdanovich: Long, continuous takesJohn Cassavetes: Re-ShootsSteven Soderbergh: RehearsalsGeorge Romero: CastingKevin Smith: Skipping film schoolJon Favreau: Creating an emotional connectionRichard Linklater: Poverty breeds creativityDavid Lynch: Kill your darlingsRon Howard: Pre-production planningJohn Carpenter: Going low-techRobert Rodriguez: Sound thinking 
  And more! 
  Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. 
  Learn the lessons from such classics as Clerks, Night of the Living Dead, Swingers, Open Water, El Mariachi, Slacker, sex, lies and videotape, The Blair Witch Project, Eraserhead, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Dark Star, Return of the Secaucus Seven, The Little Shop of Horrors, Caged Heat and Targets. 
  Are you dying to make a movie? This is the one book that can help you make it a reality. 
  Grab it now! 
  ★★★★★

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  The False Consensus Effect -...

  William Rands

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  The False Consensus Effect refers to the cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the extent to which others share their beliefs, values, and opinions. This phenomenon can be seen across a wide range of social, political, and personal contexts, often shaping our perception of how common or widespread our views are. Essentially, people tend to assume that their experiences and perspectives are more universally shared than they truly are. This can lead to significant misunderstandings, skewed decision-making, and a distorted view of the world. 
  The roots of the False Consensus Effect trace back to psychological and social mechanisms. From a psychological standpoint, it arises from our natural tendency to see ourselves as typical and representative of a larger group. We are more likely to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, reinforcing our views and making them appear more widely held. This is further exacerbated by our desire for validation and the comfort that comes from seeing our beliefs reflected in others. As a result, we are inclined to believe that our preferences or values are the norm, even when they may be quite particular to our own experiences. 
  Historically, social psychologists have studied the False Consensus Effect to understand the role of social influence in shaping human behavior. Researchers such as Lee Ross, who first identified the phenomenon in the 1970s, found that people would often overestimate the extent to which others agreed with their positions, even in matters where little or no evidence supported such a claim. This effect is not limited to extreme or controversial opinions but is also observable in everyday decisions and preferences, such as tastes in food, entertainment, or lifestyle choices.

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  Miles: A Journey Through...

  Billy Grady

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  Words are more than symbols on a page—they are maps of memory, culture, and identity. In Miles, acclaimed author Billy Grady takes readers on an extraordinary journey across landscapes both physical and linguistic, exploring how language shapes the way we see the world and ourselves. 
  From bustling city streets to remote mountain paths, Grady uncovers the hidden connections between place and expression, weaving together travel writing, personal reflection, and the poetry of everyday encounters. Along the way, he reveals how the languages we speak—and those we struggle to learn—carry the histories, hopes, and heartbeats of the people who use them. 
  Part memoir, part meditation, Miles is a celebration of curiosity, a love letter to words, and an invitation to explore the spaces where language and life intertwine.

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  Bulgarian Made Easy - Beginner -...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian. 
  In Unit 1 you will hear Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Bulgarian at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Bulgarian, 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: 
  1. Asking about family 
  2. Asking about relationship status 
  3. Expressing frequency 
  4. Talking about spare time activities and hobbies 
  5. Using quantifiers/determiners 
  6. Talking about preference 
  7. Talking about abilities 
  8. Talking about location of places 
  9. Describing appearance 
  10. Talking about personality 
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