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A book for beginners and intermediates who are studying the Brazilian-Portuguese language. Featuring 10 delightful and easy-to-understand tales, each story is presented in both English and Portuguese, making language learning engaging and effective.
'For me, Watson, life is not so interesting,' says Holmes. 'I loved to read the newspaper, hoping to find some news of an interesting crime for me to investigate or a dangerous criminal for me to catch. Where are all those clever criminals these days?' Then, suddenly, a wild, excited young man runs up the stairs to Holmes' room. He has a story to tell about a strange crime that took place in Norwood. But who is the criminal? And is he dangerous? Life, for Holmes, suddenly starts to get interesting.Zum Buch
'Professor Clark's work usually helps people. But this is something new.' Clark's helper - Tasha Kiara - is telling Chaz - a local TV reporter about the Professor's new serum. Then an earthquake hits Clark's California lab, and his serum brings dead bodies in the cemetery alive. Soon the zombies attack! What happens to Professor Clark? How can Tasha and Chaz stop the zombies? Who lives and who dies? Read this story and see.Zum Buch
This text appears to be a structured list of short, simple sentences featuring the character “Sophia” performing a variety of actions, both in the past simple tense (“Sophia read,” “Sophia ate,” “Sophia slept”) and the past continuous tense (“Sophia was reading,” “Sophia was eating,” “Sophia was sleeping”). It covers a wide range of everyday activities—reading, walking, cooking, swimming, studying, driving—and seems designed for English language learners or early readers to practice verbs and sentence patterns. It’s essentially a verb-focused exercise book that introduces action words in different tenses using a consistent subject, making it ideal for grammar drills, vocabulary building, and reading fluency practice.Zum Buch
In her latest book, In Praise of Listening, Christian McEwen reflects on listening (silence, music, nature, prayer) in a series of thoughtful chapters, each one focused on a different theme. When an athlete speaks of "listening to his body," or a gardener describes herself as "listening to the land," when writers and artists explain that they are "listening" to their work-in-progress, they are using the word as she chooses to use it here—as an extended metaphor for openness and receptivity, rippling out from the self-centered human to the farthest reaches of the non-human world. In Praise of Listening is a kind of sister or first cousin to McEwen's earlier, timely, and very popular, World Enough & Time, with the same emphasis on creativity and slowing down. As McEwen says: Most of us think of listening in fairly literal fashion: human beings listening (or not listening) to one another; the pleasure of attending to a familiar piece of music. But listening can have a far broader and more capacious meaning, moving out beyond the small apparatus of the ears to the hands or belly or enveloping spirit/mind.Zum Buch
“True originality consists not in a new manner, but in a new vision.” Grab a pen and hone your writing skills under the guidance one of the greatest teachers of the craft. Edith Wharton made her claim in the literary world as the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature. She is famous for her works of fiction, which include The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome. Breaking from this tradition, The Writing of Fiction sets itself apart as a distinctive work of nonfiction, in which Wharton pulls back the curtain to reveal the theories behind a great story. The Writing of Fiction delves into the timeless questions of all aspiring writers: 1. How do I find inspiration? 2. How do I turn thoughts and ideas into words? 3. How do I make my characters seem real? 4. How do I write something original when so much has already been written? 5. How do I tell a compelling story? Wharton offers advice specific to writing short stories and writing novels. She pulls insights from other great writers along the way and concludes with an in-depth analysis of French novelist Marcel Proust. The Writing of Fiction is a chance to mingle with renowned writers and find your own voice. Consider it Wharton’s personal invitation to discover your own potential and jump-start your creative process.Zum Buch
"The Secret to Writing Your First Book: The Essential Guide" is a practical guide for aspiring writers who want to take the first step toward completing their first book. Joel Mark Harris provides his secret writing tips on how to develop a writing routine, including how to carve out dedicated time for writing and how to stay motivated throughout the writing process. The book also covers the importance of outlining and planning your book, including techniques for developing characters and creating a compelling plot. The author also offers guidance on the revision process, including how to edit your work effectively and seek feedback from others. The book concludes with advice on how to navigate the publishing process, including tips for finding the right literary agent and submitting your work to publishers.Zum Buch
