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  From the Heart

  Alan C. McLean

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  Anna is a new student at Oxford University. When she arrives in Oxford, she meets Selim, and they become good friends. But Selim is not English, and living in a different country is not easy for him. Anna tries to help but she knows that her father isn't going to like it. Selim and Anna have each other. But is that enough? And can they find true happiness together?

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  American Short Stories

  Frank Norris, Jack London, Edgar...

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  Frank Norris. The ship that saw a ghost.Frank Norris's intriguing and atmospheric tale of an old forgotten crime, a tragedy, an ancient derelict ghost ship... and the very bizarre reaction of the modern tramp steamer whose bows she crosses.Jack London. To build a fire."To Build a Fire" is a short story by American author Jack London. There are two versions of this story, one published in 1902 and the other in 1908. The story written in 1908 has become an often anthologized classic, while the 1902 story is less well known. The 1908 version is about an unnamed protagonist who ventures out in the subzero boreal forest of the Yukon Territory. He is followed by a native dog and is en route to visit his friends—ignoring warnings from an older man about the dangers of hiking alone in extreme cold. The protagonist underestimates the harsh conditions and slowly begins to freeze to death. After building one fire and leaving it to venture on in his journey he later on attempts to build another but fails. He slips into unconsciousness and dies of hypothermia...Edgar Allan Poe. The pit and the pendulum."The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842 in the literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1843. The story is about the torments endured by a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, though Poe skews historical facts. The narrator of the story describes his experience of being tortured. The story is especially effective at inspiring fear in the reader because of its heavy focus on the senses, such as sound, emphasizing its reality, unlike many of Poe's stories which are aided by the supernatural.

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  Written - How to Keep Writing...

  Bec Evans, Oliver Burkeman,...

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  **With a Foreword by OLIVER BURKEMAN, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks** 
   
  Do you ever wish you could find more time to write? Do you ever feel frustrated that other things get in the way? Perhaps you're stuck at the start, mired in the middle or just can't get back into the writing groove? 
   
  Writing is important to many of us - for our careers, studies, businesses or creative fulfilment - but sitting down and doing it can feel impossible. We often struggle to give it the attention it deserves. We can't find time. Our focus is torn. Distractions are everywhere. Our inner critic keeps telling us we're no good. 
   
  But what if you could find a highly effective writing habit that was perfect for you? 
   
  Bec Evans and Chris Smith have helped thousands of people stop procrastinating, overcome their blocks and reach their writing goals. Now, they've turned their successful approach into this life-changing audiobook that anyone can use to write more productively and with less stress. 
   
  Packed full of tried and tested advice, stories you can relate to and the latest research from psychology and neuroscience, Written gives you the tools you need to start writing, keep going - and finish.

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  Persuasion - The Act of...

  Cito Harder

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  Persuasion is an integral part of human interaction, deeply embedded in how we communicate and influence others in various aspects of life. It involves the art of convincing someone to change their beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, often through reasoning, emotional appeal, or both. Whether it’s a political leader attempting to sway voters, a marketer aiming to sell a product, or an individual trying to resolve a conflict, persuasion is a tool that enables individuals to shape others’ thoughts and actions. Understanding persuasion is essential not only to comprehend how others influence us but also to understand how we can use it ethically to influence others in return. 
  At its core, persuasion is about changing the way people think or act without forcing them into compliance. It is often misunderstood as a form of manipulation, but while both involve influencing others, manipulation typically involves deceit or coercion, whereas persuasion focuses on genuine reasoning and voluntary agreement. The ethical boundaries between persuasion and manipulation are significant, and understanding where persuasion becomes harmful is an important distinction in the study of this process. 
  One of the most significant aspects of persuasion is its psychological foundation. Persuasion works through the understanding of human cognition, emotions, and behavior. People are naturally influenced by their emotions, biases, and the social context in which they find themselves. Cognitive biases such as the bandwagon effect, anchoring, and authority bias can make individuals more susceptible to persuasive messages. This means that the context, presentation, and emotional appeal can have a profound impact on how persuasive an argument or idea is.

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  Most Common Daily Conversations...

  Rima Saleh

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  ان كتاب "أهم المحادثات الإنجليزية" يعتبر من الكتب الجديرة باقتناء الموظف والسّائح والمُتعلّم على حدِّ سواء؛ حيث جُمِعَت مادّتهُ بترجمة أكثر من (١٠٠) مُحادثة شائعة في أماكن مُختلفة، مثل: الفندق، والمستشفى، والمطعم، ... وغيرها. 
  إن الطّريقة التي يتّبعها الكتاب هي جذبك إلى المحادثات ومساعدتك على إدراك كيف يتحاور النّاس بالإنجليزيّة، ويحاول مساعدتك على الاعتياد على طريقة كلام الناطقين الأصليين باللغة الإنجليزية، مع التركيز على الكلمات والجمل التي يستخدمونها في ظروف معينة. 
  إضافة إلى ذلك يحاول الكتاب مساعدتك على فهم ما يقصدونه باللغة العربيّة، ومعرفة كيفية استخدام هذه الجُمل. 
  ولأننا نُدرك أن مجرد قراءة حوارات باللغة الإنجليزية لن يساعدك على التحدّث بها، قمنا بإنشاء كتاب صوتي على موقع أمازون يحتوي على ملفات صوتية لكل المحادثات والجمل المذكورة في الكتاب بلغة رصينة تسهم إسهاما كبيرا في إتقان النطق الصحيح خاصة عند التحدث إلى الآخرين. 
  لذلك، مع اقتنائك هذا الكتاب وإتقانك لبعض قواعد اللغة الإنجليزية ستتمكن من التحدث بطلاقة في الكثير من مواقف الحياة اليومية. 
   

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  Learn spoken English Today is my...

  BARAKATH

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  Listen and learn spoken English

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