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  Ascent of the A-Word: Assholism...

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  It first surfaced in the gripes of GIs during World War II and was captured early on by the typewriter of a young Norman Mailer. Within a generation it had become a basic notion of our everyday moral life, replacing older reproaches like lout and heel with a single inclusive category-a staple of country outlaw songs, Neil Simon plays, and Woody Allen movies. Feminists made it their stock rebuke for male insensitivity, the est movement used it for those who didn't "get it," and Dirty Harry applied it evenhandedly to both his officious superiors and the punks he manhandled.The asshole has become a focus of collective fascination for us, just as the phony was for Holden Caulfield and the cad was for Anthony Trollope. From Donald Trump to Ann Coulter, from Mel Gibson to Anthony Weiner, from the reality TV prima donnas to the internet trolls and flamers, assholism has become the characteristic form of modern incivility, which implicitly expresses our deepest values about class, relationships, authenticity, and fairness. We have conflicting attitudes about the A-word-when a presidential candidate unwittingly uttered it on a live mic in 2000, it confirmed to some that he was a man of the people and to others that he was a boor. But considering how much the word does for us, and to us, it hasn't gotten nearly the attention it deserves-at least until now.

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  Conversational Phrases Japanese...

  Innovative Language Learning LLC

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  Are you trying to learn Japanese…but having trouble speaking? 
  Do you struggle coming up with your own Japanese sentences? 
  Are you tired of not understanding how Japanese grammar works? 
   
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, … 
   
  ...then the Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner is for you! 
   
  In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you’ll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Japanese words.  
   
  Most importantly, you’ll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. 
   
  How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings. Learning is made easy with three simple steps: 
   
  1. Get familiar: First, you get a sample conversation and its translation. 
  2. Understand: Then, we explain an underlying sentence pattern, so you can grasp the grammar and actually understand how the Japanese works. 
  3. Practice: Lastly, you create your own responses… and start speaking Japanese! 
   
  Lessons in this audiobook include: 
  Going SightseeingGoing to a RestaurantGiving DirectionsGoing to the MoviesRenting an ApartmentAnd much more! 
   
  Conversational Phrases Audiobook, Level 1 - Absolute Beginner contains: 
  25 Lessons 4 Hours+ of Content1 Core Pattern Per Lesson100+ Japanese Vocabulary Words28 Page Accompanying PDF eBook 
   
  Download the PDF and read along: 
  https://bit.ly/3NXyxwz

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  The Secret Life of Pronouns -...

  James W. Pennebaker

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  We spend our lives communicating. In the last fifty years, we've zoomed through radically different forms of communication, from typewriters to tablet computers, text messages to tweets. We generate more and more words with each passing day. Hiding in that deluge of language are amazing insights into who we are, how we think, and what we feel.In The Secret Life of Pronouns, social psychologist and language expert James W. Pennebaker uses his groundbreaking research in computational linguistics-in essence, counting the frequency of words we use-to show that our language carries secrets about our feelings, our self-concept, and our social intelligence. Our most forgettable words, such as pronouns and prepositions, can be the most revealing: their patterns are as distinctive as fingerprints. Using innovative analytic techniques, Pennebaker X-rays everything from Craigslist advertisements to the Federalist Papers-or your own writing, in quizzes you can take yourself-to yield unexpected insights. Who would have predicted that the high school student who uses too many verbs in her college admissions essay is likely to make lower grades in college? Or that a world leader's use of pronouns could reliably presage whether he led his country into war? You'll learn why it's bad when politicians use "we" instead of "I," what Lady Gaga and William Butler Yeats have in common, and how Ebenezer Scrooge's syntax hints at his self-deception and repressed emotion. Barack Obama, Sylvia Plath, and King Lear are among the figures who make cameo appearances in this sprightly, surprising tour of what our words are saying-whether we mean them to or not.

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  Learn Greek - Level 5: Advanced...

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  Want to immerse yourself in the Greek language and speak at a native level?Curious about Greece and the culture?Then this Audiobook is for you! With Advanced Greek, you get Greek-only lessons and learn the all about the country, culture, history, folklore, arts and popular destinations. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar.To help you learn Greek even faster and understand everything, you get a 150+ page eBook with translations so you can read along.By the end of this book, you will...- Learn All About Greece and Greek Culture- Master Advanced Level Expressions & Grammar- Master Greek Listening Skills & Tune Your Ear to the Native Speaking Style- Be Able to Speak at a Native Level- Master Reading by Reading Along with the eBook- Understand Everything with Translations Provided inside the eBookWith this Audiobook, you get:- 1.5 hours of audio in total (completely in Greek)- 25 Advanced level lessons• 25 Audio Review Tracks- 150+ page eBook so you can read alongDownload the PDF and read along:https://bit.ly/33g7k1h

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  Spanish Culture Capsules

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  Essential Insights into Spanish Culture!Culture Capsules gives you the understanding you need to be at ease with Spanish manners, customs, and ways of life. Spain is a land of music, dance, bullfights, world-famous museums and churches, as well as delectable foods. Just as a well-traveled friend might give you advice about the best restaurants Madrid or the easiest way to travel from city to city, Culture Capsules illuminates the Spanish way of life to help you make the most of your trip - whether for business or pleasure. Features:Become familiar with the rules of Spanish roadwaysLearn the importance of time when doing businessDiscover some of the specialties of Spanish cuisineBecome acquainted with the etiquette of the Spanish hug

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  Learn French - Level 8: Upper...

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  Done with Intermediate French? Take the challenge with the upper intermediate level as you get advanced. Welcome to Upper Intermediate French: Volume 1.Speak with anyone, anywhere - in French!Start speaking French in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Upper Intermediate French. Our native French hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way! Here are a few topics covered in this audiobook:Talk about plans and tripsMake comparisonsUse transportationPrepare for life in FranceCultural tips and more!This isn't stale textbook material - it's fun, effective, and practical! You learn upper intermediate French conversation that you can use immediately!What you get in Upper Intermediate French:25 French lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section25 audio lesson tracks (over 6.5 hours of French lessons)25 audio review tracks (practice new words and phrases)25 audio dialog tracks (read along while you listen)This book is the most powerful way to learn Italian. Guaranteed. Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning.Download the PDF and read along:https://bit.ly/2Gv5xhc

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