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  A Rare Recording of Winston...

  Winston Churchill

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  Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (November 30, 1874 - January 24, 1965) was born in Oxfordshire, England, of mixed English and American parentage. He would become a statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 -- during the Second World War -- and again from 1951 to 1955. Apart from two years between 1922 and 1924, he was a Member of Parliament from 1900 to 1964 as both a member of the Liberal Party and, later, as member and leader of the Conservative Party. Widely considered one of the 20th century's most significant figures, Churchill is seen as a victorious wartime leader who played an important role in defending Europe's liberal democracy against the spread of fascism. The following recording is Churchill's historic "This was their finest hour" speech delivered to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on June 18, 1940.

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  The Ultimate Public Speaking...

  Ramakrishna Reddy

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  Multiple award-winning speaker, Ramakrishna Reddy, presents the secrets, tools, and devices to help you giving speeches like a true professional in, The Ultimate Public Speaking Survival Guide. This is not theory. He has put together 37 Steps in question and answer format based on his research, his experience, and his testing.  
  In this audiobook, you'll learn: How to overcome those six invisible scripts running in your head 4 Ways to create a killer opening How to set context; 2 simple ways to find the key points Aristotle's Rhetoric simplified in one page & 4 Ways to support your key points that you must know How to create an effective summary & 7 ways to create a memorable conclusion The only 5 elements you need to know about body language in public speaking How to sound clear, how to find your optimum tone, and a few other critical items related to voice modulation 20-step practice checklist, strategies for not going blank, how to keep your presentation interesting To do items related to venue, how to dress, how to handle last minute butterflies How to carry yourself before, during, and after the speech And much more.  
  Buy this audiobook now, to put an end to your anxiety, and start speaking like a true public speaking professional. 

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  Islamic Invasions of Europe The:...

  Charles River Editors

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  The history of the Spanish Peninsula is closely bound to that of the Moors. The term “Spain” was not in wide use until the region was united by the monarchs of Aragon and Castile, and the Moors called the lands they ruled in the Iberian Peninsula Al-Andalus, traditionally thought to be an Arabic transliteration of Vandal, the Germanic tribe which briefly ruled the region in the early fifth century. The English name Andalusia derives from the Spanish Andalucia, which is still used by Spain to name its southern region. 
  	Not surprisingly, three religions attempting to coexist during medieval times resulted in nearly incessant conflicts, marked by high taxation, disparate societies, rigid cultural controls, and systemic violence. Despite the odds, these three religions managed to live in a state of quasi-acceptance and peace in most of the major cities in the Iberian Peninsula like Cordoba and Tolaydough, with sporadic warfare occurring on the borders between Al-Andalus and the Christian kingdoms near the Pyrenees Mountains. Muslims, Christians, and Jews would attempt to reorganize their societies several times over the centuries through warfare, always with Jews on the lower rungs and Christians and Muslims fighting it out above them.  
  	The end of the Byzantine Empire had a profound effect not only on the Middle East but Europe as well. Constantinople had played a crucial part in the Crusades, and the fall of the Byzantines meant that the Ottomans now shared a border with Europe. The Islamic empire was viewed as a threat by the predominantly Christian continent to their west, and it took little time for different European nations to start clashing with the powerful Turks. In fact, the Ottomans would clash with Russians, Austrians, Venetians, Polish, and more before collapsing as a result of World War I, when they were part of the Central Powers. 

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  Raided by the Emperor (Gay...

  Archer Vale

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  The emperor took me to his island. He took me to the filthy temple hidden underground. 
  There’s a hierarchy among servants in the Roman palace. I’ve been chosen as the emperor’s favorite. He says I was born to give pleasure to men like him. 
  There are perks to my new life. I’ll get a formal education. I’ll accompany him to his private island. 
  But…something strange is happening. 
  He’s placed me atop a stone altar in a dark chamber. He’s telling a sick, twisted story about the gods. 
  Here in the darkness, I’m about to be purified. I’m about to be blessed. 
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  CONTAINS EXPLICIT GAY SEXUAL CONTENT. 
  For exclusive stories, visit www.ArcherVale.com.

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  Comedy on Stage and Screen - An...

  Wieland Schwanebeck

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  This book introduces readers to the genre of comedy, both on the stage and on the screen. It chronicles the history of comedy, starting with Ancient Greece, before summarising key chapters in Anglophone literary history, such as Shakespearean comedy, Restoration comedy, and Theatre of the Absurd. The book features an overview of key comic techniques (including slapstick, puns, and wit), as well as concise summaries of major theoretical debates (including the superiority theory and the Freudian account of laughter). The book works with many examples from the history of Anglophone comedy, including Oscar Wilde, Monty Python, and classic sitcoms. It addresses current research into cringe humour and the controversial topic of diversity in the field of comedy, and it connects classical tropes of comedy (like the fool or the marriage plot) to present-day examples. The book thus serves as an up-to-date study guide for everyone interested in comedy and its various subgenres.

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  My Blue Book of Grammar for Class 7

  Meigha Rawat

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  A Grammar Series That Uses the Functional Approach 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Functional approach to grammar teaching, using exemplars to illustrate the usage before defining the structure and rules 
  - Vocabulary taught through language-in-use to build the learners’ vocabulary through use rather than memorisation of rules 
  - Contemporary topics to inculcate 21-century skills amongst learners 
  - Use of literature to help learners understand how grammar is used in text 
  - A comprehension section comprising texts from different genres so that learners may relate grammar to different types of works produced in English 
  - Phonics in Grades 1 and 2 to teach the very basis of language 
  - Uniquely stylised illustrations 
  - Activities such as puzzles, crosswords, word grids and games to aid the facilitator in using the concept of ‘flipped classroom’ 
  - Periodic tests to help the learners self-assess the acquisition of concepts 
  - Digital component to cater to a technology-driven classroom 
  
  DESCRIPTION: 
  My Blue Book of Grammar is a course that has been conceptualized and designed keeping in mind the increasingly dynamic role of the English language in today’s world. Especially in our country, where English serves as the lingua franca, a grammar course has to offer not only an exposition of the pedagogy but also the exhibition of the utility of that pedagogy. The aim of a grammar series should be to encourage the development of competency amongst learners, even though their proficiency levels may vary. While the level of exposure to English of all learners may be different, a grammar series should aid in the development of a certain level of confidence amongst the learners, with the end result being that they are able to converse without hesitation in English. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Understand grammar concepts 
  - Learn how to use different vocabulary concepts taught through language-in-use 
  - Learn 21-century skills 
  - Develop deeper understanding of and appreciation for literature 
  - Have clearer pronunciation through a better understanding of phonics 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: 
  School students of Grades 7 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  GRAMMAR 
  1. Compound–Complex Sentences 
  2. Ellipsis 
  3. Compound Subject 
  4. Reported Speech 
  5. Compound Predicate 
  6. Coordinating Adjectives 
  7. Sentences, Fragments and Run-ons 
  8. Comparative and Superlative Adverbs 
  9. Pronoun–Antecedent Agreement 
  10. Active and Passive Voice 
  11. Commas: With Introductory Phrases; When Addressing a Person; 
  in Dates; and in Addresses 
  12. Comma Splices 
  13. Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns 
  14. Linking Verbs 
  15. Transitive and Intransitive Verbs – Revision 
  Test Paper 1 
  VOCABULARY 
  16. Difference Between Who and Whom 
  17. Formal and Informal Language 
  18. Compound Subject with I and Me 
  19. Can and Could 
  20. Redundancy 
  21. Prefixes: inter–, trans–, super– 
  22. Suffixes: –ent, –ant, –ous 
  23. Latin and Greek Roots 
  24. Good vs Well 
  25. Using Clues from the Context to Find the Meaning of the Word 
  26. How versus What in Exclamations 
  27. Positive and Negative Connotations 
  28. Suggestions and Requests 
  Test Paper 2 
  WRITING 
  29. Writing a Notice 
  30. Narrative Poem 
  31. Dialogue Writing 
  32. Writing a Summary 
  33. Survey Findings 
  Test Paper 3 
  COMPREHENSION 
  34. I Have a Dream 
  35. Ain’t I a Woman? 
  36. We Are the World 
  37. Thang-Ta: The Martial Art Dance of Manipur 
  Orange Global Olympiad – English Sample Paper

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