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  Roget's Thesaurus of Words for...

  Robert Bly, David Olsen,...

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  The ultimate tool for writers!Whether you're crafting the next great American novel or pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, there will come a time in the process when you struggle to find just the perfect word or phrase. Under the time-tested banner of Roget's Thesaurus, this collection will quickly become the most essential tool on your desk when you're working on your next piece. Far from an ordinary word list, each entry in this book is organized by meaning and offers a list of compelling word choices that relate to the ideas you'd like to use. It also provides a pronunciation guide, definition, antonyms, synonyms, and a sample sentence for each listing. Filled with thousands of unique and compelling words, this book will help you find inspiration, expand your vocabulary, and create one-of-a-kind sentences for any writing assignment.With Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Writers, you'll set your projects in the right direction and engage your audience--one word at a time.

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  Silas Marner

  George Eliot, Clare West

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  In a hole under the floorboards Silas Marner the linen-weaver keeps his gold. Every day he works hard at his weaving, and every night he takes the gold out and holds the bright coins lovingly, feeling them and counting them again and again. The villagers are afraid of him and he has no family, no friends. Only the gold is his friend, his delight, his reason for living. But what if a thief should come in the night and take his gold away? What will Silas do then? What could possibly comfort him for the loss of his only friend?

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  Heidi

  Johanna Spyri, Paul Davenport

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  'I'm not going with you, Aunt Dete!' Heidi cries. 'Oh yes, you are!' Dete answers. Heidi loves her home in the Swiss mountains, her grandfather, and her friend Peter, the goatherd.  So when Aunt Dete takes her away to Frankfurt, she doesn't leave happily. In Frankfurt, Heidi is soon good friends with Clara Sesemann, a rich but very ill girl in a wheelchair. But how can Heidi live without the mountains? And what can she do about Fraulein Rottenmeier, the Sesemanns' unfriendly housekeeper?

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  The Art of Public Speaking

  Dale Carnegie

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  The bestselling author of How to Win Friends and Influence People shares the essentials for public speaking in this classic self-help guide.Good oral communication skills are critical in life. Whether you’re speaking to an audience of one at a party or one hundred at a business conference, you must be able to get your point across effectively. In order to do that, you need a worthwhile topic and the knowledge of what makes a great public speaker.In The Art of Public Speaking, authors Dale Carnegie and J. Berg Esenwein lay out what readers need to improve their communication skills in both personal and professional settings. They offer advice on a multitude of topics, including overcoming stage fright, avoiding monotony, and showing enthusiasm. Learn about methods of delivery and the power of pitch, pace, and gestures. They also discuss strengthening your memory and expanding your vocabulary.The Art of Public Speaking was first published in 1915, but its message is still relevant today. With the help of practice and the lessons herein, readers will be on their way to wowing audiences.

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  Don't Sleep There Are Snakes -...

  Daniel L. Everett

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  Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal property. They live entirely in the present. Everett became obsessed with their language and its cultural and linguistic implications, and with the remarkable contentment with which they live—so much so that he eventually lost his faith in the God he'd hoped to introduce to them.Over three decades, Everett spent a total of seven years among the Pirahã, and his account of this lasting sojourn is an engrossing exploration of language that questions modern linguistic theory. It is also an anthropological investigation, an adventure story, and a riveting memoir of a life profoundly affected by exposure to a different culture. Written with extraordinary acuity, sensitivity, and openness, it is fascinating from first to last, rich with unparalleled insight into the nature of language, thought, and life itself.

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  Learn Greek - Level 2: Absolute...

  Innovative Language Learning

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  Finished with Introduction to Greek? Advance to Absolute Beginner Greek!Welcome to Absolute Beginner Greek, Volume 1Before you take that trip to Greece, get a solid foundation of Greek first!Start speaking Greek in minutes and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Absolute Beginner Greek, a completely new way to learn Greek with ease!Absolute Beginner Greek will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Greek friends. Why are the audio lessons so effective? Short and to the point Syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so you can say every word and phrase instantly Repeat after the professional teacher section so you can practice proper pronunciation Quick cultural tips in each lesson will help you navigate your way even better Above all, a fun and relaxed approach to grasping a lot of information quickly and easily--effortlessly learn from a bilingual and bicultural host as they guide you through pitfalls and pleasures of Greece and the Greek languageYou see, unlike other audiobooks, we actually teach Greek and Greek culture. With each lesson you will master a target phrase and key vocabulary. This is a complete lesson taught by a professional, bilingual teacher! Listen to the preview now! This is not a vocabulary audiobook with just words and their translations. These 25 short and effective audio lessons will allow you to: Speak Greek within minutes of your first lesson Understand the culture, customs, and people of Greece Master manners, etiquette, and customs Surprise phrases and tips that will leave your guests wondering where you learned themThis audiobook comes with downloadable lesson notes totaling more than 210 pages. Start speaking Greek now!Download the PDF and read along:https://bit.ly/2CCp2mf

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