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  For F*ck's Sake - Why Swearing...

  Rebecca Roache

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  Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? 
   
   
   
  In this lively and amusing exploration of the various puzzles that surround swearing, philosopher Rebecca Roache argues that what makes swearing offensive is not really the words at all: the offensiveness lies in what we don't say. The unspoken—and usually unconscious—inferences that speakers and listeners make about each other are key to explaining swearwords' capacity to shock. Swearing is unique among etiquette breaches in that it is designed to convey disrespect—swearing packs more of a punch than failing to say "please." 
   
   
   
  Roache helps listeners understand how swearing works, celebrating its power as a communicative tool and source of humor while also taking a close and serious look at specific words—those directed at women and women's bodies, for example—that function in particular, complex ways. She also examines the often-hypocritical ways swearing can be punished or censored. 
   
   
   
  Finally, Roache helps listeners appreciate that swearing isn't always bad. When it's not used offensively, it can foster social intimacy, can help people withstand pain, and might even help us curb our violent impulses.

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  The Artisan Author - The...

  Johnny B. Truant

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  Less rush. More freedom. A way to love writing again.  
  If modern indie publishing feels like a high-stress race to the bottom, the good news is there’s another way. 
  Most authors start writing for the love of it, but in recent years the reality of “writing for a living” has soured. Now, for a lot of us, it no longer looks fun — or creatively fulfilling — at all. 
  You have to obey genres exactly or your books won’t sell. If you step outside your lane and try something new, the kinds of readers most authors court will never buy it. And then there’s the SPEED of it all: The rules of “Rapid Release” say you have to publish a book every month — at least — or you’ll never survive. Forget about taking a vacation. Time off will let the algorithms forget you. 
  In The Artisan Author, industry veteran Johnny B. Truant offers an alternative to Rapid Release: a new way to succeed as an author without sacrificing your freedom, worrying about competition or AI, or fearing you’ll lose everything when the winds — or the algorithms — inevitably change. 
  The way of the Artisan Author is the opposite of Rapid Release. Instead of rushing to churn out the same-old same-old, Artisans follow their muse and write whatever they want. Instead of stressing out, Artisans take their time, putting as much care and beauty into their work as they desire. It’s a way to build a substantial, sustainable, bulletproof income based on Kevin Kelly’s idea of “1000 True Fans”: readers who are loyal to you, not any platform. True Fans are all you need to earn as much as you want as an author. They’re people with whom you build genuine human connections … and who therefore love you enough to spend far more than ordinary readers will ever spend.

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  Russian Fiver a day - Russian...

  Yulia RUseeva

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  Russian for tourists and beginners. 
  This book is designed to help English-speaking tourists learn to speak and understand basic Russian. The book consists of five not overwhelming lessons in Russian language with English translation. It focuses on the most useful words and everyday phrases you'll need while travelling in Russia or any Russian speaking country.

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  Embrace Me Forever: Seven...

  Vines Graener

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  Embrace Me Forever: Seven Conversations for Lifelong Love is a powerful guide to nurturing deeper emotional connections in relationships. In this transformative audiobook, Dr. Sue Johnson, a renowned expert in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), reveals the key to building lasting love through seven essential conversations that every couple needs. 
  These conversations aren’t just about words—they’re about emotional closeness, vulnerability, and understanding the underlying needs that shape how we connect with those we love. Embrace Me Forever is not just another relationship book; it’s a roadmap to creating unshakable bonds that withstand the test of time. 
  Through real-life examples and actionable advice, this audiobook will guide you through each conversation, helping you to communicate in ways that foster trust, security, and intimacy. Whether you're just starting out or have been together for years, Embrace Me Forever shows you how to strengthen the foundation of your relationship and make it more resilient than ever. 
  With Embrace Me Forever, you’ll learn how to:Deepen your emotional connection with your partnerOvercome recurring conflicts and patternsCreate a safe space for vulnerability and trustCommunicate in ways that bring you closer rather than push you apartBuild a relationship that lasts, with a love that grows stronger every day 
  Join Dr. Sue Johnson as she guides you through these seven vital conversations, and unlock the potential for a lifetime of love and connection. Embrace Me Forever is a journey to lasting intimacy, where love isn't just a feeling, but a bond that deepens with every conversation.

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  Speaking by the Numbers -...

  Sean Palmer

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  It's not just what you say, but how you say it.
  Good communicators know this, but it's often easier said than done. Teachers, leaders, and speakers are often left bewildered, wondering why the content that was so carefully planned and delivered seems to fall flat with the audience. The art of communication requires more than the transfer of information; it both connects with and engages the hearer. To communicate well, speakers must understand both their audience and themselves.
  Speaking by the Numbers offers a strategy that combines communication principles with Enneagram wisdom to help leaders, pastors, and teachers understand how to convey content in ways that both inspire and connect with their audiences. Using the Enneagram wisdom of triads and stances, communicators can learn insight into the ways that various Enneagram numbers receive and process information. Sean Palmer draws from his extensive experience as a public speaker to develop communication strategies that lead to connection, transformation, and mobilization of audiences. Providing real examples of speeches and messages he has given, Palmer shows how he uses the Enneagram to craft a message that connects with his audience.
  A healthy marriage of Enneagram wisdom and communication skill can help us speak with clarity into the heart of where people live, love, and experience life.

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  Nonfiction Alchemy - Your Guide...

  Jordan Ring

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  Writing a book is like poking around in the fog with a flashlight. You don't know if you're going in the right direction, you can't see the next clearing, and your next step might be into a swamp. In short: It's hard. Instead of doing it alone, grab a copy of "Nonfiction Alchemy". Read it, take notes, and apply what Jordan teaches you. The fog will clear—and when it does, you'll be holding your completed book! —Adam Knorr, LinkedIn Ghostwriter and Writing CoachStop poking around in the fog: Transform your idea into a book! 
  Your completed book will be a magnet that attracts your ideal customer, a boon to your personal brand, and a part of your undying legacy. 
  The problem? 
  Your book isn't a book… Not yet. 
  You think that writing a book will consume your time, your energy, and your will to live. You think writing a book is impossible, right? 
  Actually, there’s a proven method for writing a great book that won't leave you feeling like a zombie lost in a swamp. 
  Nonfiction Alchemy will show you how to write, publish, and market your book—without resorting to AI writing tools, wasting time and resources pursuing traditional publishing (only to be ignored or rejected), or attending nausea-inducing signing tables at your local bookstore. 
  If you follow the recipe in this book, you’ll write, publish, and launch a great book in under twelve months. 
  And the best part? You’ll enjoy every second of the process. 
  With his decade of experience in the publishing arena, the author, Jordan Ring, is a book-writing wizard. 
  If you're a coach, entrepreneur, or business owner, he'll show you how to write like an author, form a self-publishing squad that takes care of the details for you, and cultivate recurring business with your new lead-generating machine. 
  If you're ready, 
  Let’s brew your book!

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