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Writing to Be Understood

by Anne Janzer ...

Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite nonfiction books so compelling, understandable, or enjoyable to read? Those works connect with you, as a reader.When you recognize what's happening, you can apply those same methods to your own writing.Writing To Be Understood is the thinking writer's guide to effective nonfiction writing techniques, such as:Using analogies to illustrate unseen ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite nonfiction books so compelling, understandable, or enjoyable to read? Those works connect with you, as a reader.When you recognize what's happening, you can apply those same methods to your own writing.Writing To Be Understood is the thinking writer's guide to effective nonfiction writing techniques, such as:Using analogies to illustrate unseen
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Confessions of a Public Speaker

by Scott Berkun ...

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. ... Read more

$11.51 CAD

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone.
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Gorgias

by Plato ...

Translated by Walter Hamilton ...

Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or ... Read more

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Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or
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Unlocking Japanese with Paul Noble

by Paul Noble ...

Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to
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Win Every Argument

The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking

by Mehdi Hasan ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAudie Award FinalistAn Amazon best business and leadership book of 2023Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAudie Award FinalistAn Amazon best business and leadership book of 2023Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit for tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in the real world.MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and...
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Unlocking German with Paul Noble

by Paul Noble ...

Learn German in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Learn German in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to
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The Art of Public Speaking (Annotated)

by Dale Carnegie ...

THIS IS THE ANNOTATED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK. WE HAD ANNOTATED THIS BOOK BY ADDING 50% TO 60% SUMMARY APPROXIMATELY 85,000 WORDS AT THE END OF THIS BOOK.THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING. THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS ARE COVERED IN THIS BOOKTable of ContentsTHINGS TO THINK OF FIRST—A FOREWORDCHAPTER I—ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCECHAPTER II—THE SIN OF MONOTONYCHAPTER III ... Read more

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THIS IS THE ANNOTATED VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK. WE HAD ANNOTATED THIS BOOK BY ADDING 50% TO 60% SUMMARY APPROXIMATELY 85,000 WORDS AT THE END OF THIS BOOK.THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING. THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS ARE COVERED IN THIS BOOKTable of ContentsTHINGS TO THINK OF FIRST—A FOREWORDCHAPTER I—ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCECHAPTER II—THE SIN OF MONOTONYCHAPTER III
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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

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“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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Talk More. Say Less. Get Ahead.

The Business Speak Dictionary

by HarperCollins ...

ADOPT THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSWhether you’re new to the world or work, or you just want to brush up on your leadership lingo, Talk More. Say Less. Get Ahead. will have you leaping up the strategic staircase to Inspiration Boulevard in no time!Conveniently sized to fit the pockets of any power suit, soon you too will have the confidence to use the phrases of these pages without a hint of ... Read more

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ADOPT THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSWhether you’re new to the world or work, or you just want to brush up on your leadership lingo, Talk More. Say Less. Get Ahead. will have you leaping up the strategic staircase to Inspiration Boulevard in no time!Conveniently sized to fit the pockets of any power suit, soon you too will have the confidence to use the phrases of these pages without a hint of
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The Art of Storytelling

Telling Truths Through Telling Stories

by Amy E. Spaulding ...

Storytelling is an art, as well as a skill. It allows the listener to take an idea and shape it into something that is relatable on a personal level. In The Art of Storytelling: Telling Truths Through Telling Stories, Amy E. Spaulding enables the reader to learn how to develop this skill, while also discovering the tradition of storytelling.Spaulding covers a wide array of important storytelling ... Read more

$85.22 CAD

Storytelling is an art, as well as a skill. It allows the listener to take an idea and shape it into something that is relatable on a personal level. In The Art of Storytelling: Telling Truths Through Telling Stories, Amy E. Spaulding enables the reader to learn how to develop this skill, while also discovering the tradition of storytelling.Spaulding covers a wide array of important storytelling
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The Disenlightenment

Politics, Horror, and Entertainment

by David Mamet ...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Great playwright and filmmaker, DAVID MAMET, just wrote an incredible new book, The Disenlightenment, Politics, Horror, and Entertainment. David is a special man and talent. Get his book, NOW!" — President Donald TrumpOne of America's greatest living literary legends invites you think for yourself in this compelling narrative of manipulation, power, and the ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Great playwright and filmmaker, DAVID MAMET, just wrote an incredible new book, The Disenlightenment, Politics, Horror, and Entertainment. David is a special man and talent. Get his book, NOW!" — President Donald TrumpOne of America's greatest living literary legends invites you think for yourself in this compelling narrative of manipulation, power, and the
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Word Hero

A Fiendishly Clever Guide to Crafting the Lines that Get Laughs, Go Viral, and Live Forever

by Jay Heinrichs ...

Yes, it’s true: you can learn how to be a verbal wizard!Ever hear someone utter an unforgettable phrase and feel yourself reacting with with…well, awe? Ever read a great quote and think I could never come up with anything that clever?Daunting as it may seem, there’s nothing mystical about witcraft. Crafting memorable lines doesn’t require DNA-encoded brilliance. What it does require is some ... Read more

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Yes, it’s true: you can learn how to be a verbal wizard!Ever hear someone utter an unforgettable phrase and feel yourself reacting with with…well, awe? Ever read a great quote and think I could never come up with anything that clever?Daunting as it may seem, there’s nothing mystical about witcraft. Crafting memorable lines doesn’t require DNA-encoded brilliance. What it does require is some
... Read more
The Language of Success

by Tom Sant ...

Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively not only when speaking but in writing as well.Whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our customers, or advising our direct reports, language gauges success. We must be able to deliver clear, accurate messages that inform, persuade and motivate. Unfortunately, people lapse ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively not only when speaking but in writing as well.Whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our customers, or advising our direct reports, language gauges success. We must be able to deliver clear, accurate messages that inform, persuade and motivate. Unfortunately, people lapse
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Columns to Characters

The Presidency and the Press Enter the Digital Age

by Peter Baker, Martha Joynt Kumar, Rita Kirk, David Demarest, Roderick P Hart, Thomas M. DeFrank, Stephen A Smith, Tony Pedersen, Robert W Mong, George C Edwards III, Stacia Deshishku, Jon Meacham, Jennifer Mercieca ...

Series series Kenneth E. Montague Presidential Rhetoric Series
The relationship between the presidency and the press has transformed—seemingly overnight—from one where reports and columns were filed, edited, and deliberated for hours before publication into a brave new world where texts, tweets, and sound bites race from composition to release within a matter of seconds. This change, which has ultimately made political journalism both more open and more ... Read more

$10.07 CAD

The relationship between the presidency and the press has transformed—seemingly overnight—from one where reports and columns were filed, edited, and deliberated for hours before publication into a brave new world where texts, tweets, and sound bites race from composition to release within a matter of seconds. This change, which has ultimately made political journalism both more open and more
... Read more
The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself

The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times

by Robin Reames ...

How rhetoric—the art of persuasion—can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimonyThe discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today’s polarized political climate, we should all care ... Read more

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How rhetoric—the art of persuasion—can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimonyThe discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today’s polarized political climate, we should all care
... Read more
Sorry About That

The Language of Public Apology

by Edwin L. Battistella ...

People do bad things. They misspeak, mislead, and misbehave. They lie, cheat, steal, and kill. Often, afterward, they apologize. But what makes a successful apology? Why does Joe Biden's 2007 apology for referring to Barack Obama as "articulate and bright" succeed, whereas Mel Gibson's 2006 apology for his anti-Semitic tirade fails? Naturally, the effectiveness of an apology depends on the ... Read more

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People do bad things. They misspeak, mislead, and misbehave. They lie, cheat, steal, and kill. Often, afterward, they apologize. But what makes a successful apology? Why does Joe Biden's 2007 apology for referring to Barack Obama as "articulate and bright" succeed, whereas Mel Gibson's 2006 apology for his anti-Semitic tirade fails? Naturally, the effectiveness of an apology depends on the
... Read more
Burn the Haystack

Decode Dating, Torch the Duds, and Make Room for Men Who Matter

by Jennie Young, PhD ...

USA TODAY AND NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER!It’s time for a dating revolution!How do you find a needle in a haystack? You burn the haystack to the ground.Among Dr. Jennie Young’s legion of fans, the “needle” is a long-term, committed partner and the “haystack” is the group of men available to date. So often women are advised to “give the guy a chance,” to take seriously men whose app bios tell women ... Read more

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USA TODAY AND NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER!It’s time for a dating revolution!How do you find a needle in a haystack? You burn the haystack to the ground.Among Dr. Jennie Young’s legion of fans, the “needle” is a long-term, committed partner and the “haystack” is the group of men available to date. So often women are advised to “give the guy a chance,” to take seriously men whose app bios tell women
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Read more

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
... Read more
Storyteller: How to be an Audio Book Narrator

Companion Script

by Lorelei King, Ali Muirden ...

Simple, straightforward advice from both sides of the microphone on becoming an audio book narrator - what it takes and how to do it! Sales and production of audio books are booming. It seems that in our busy, multi-tasking lives, people are hungry for more and more recorded books. In this book, two of the best in the business - award-winning narrator and member of the Audible Narrator Hall of ... Read more

$8.18 CAD

Simple, straightforward advice from both sides of the microphone on becoming an audio book narrator - what it takes and how to do it! Sales and production of audio books are booming. It seems that in our busy, multi-tasking lives, people are hungry for more and more recorded books. In this book, two of the best in the business - award-winning narrator and member of the Audible Narrator Hall of
... Read more
The Nature of Narrative

Revised and Expanded

by Robert Scholes, James Phelan, Robert Kellogg ...

For the past forty years The Nature of Narrative has been a seminal work for literary students, teachers, writers, and scholars. Countering the tendency to view the novel as the paradigm case of literary narrative, authors Robert Scholes and Robert Kellogg in the original edition offered a compelling history of the genre narrative from antiquity to the twentieth-century, even as they carried out ... Read more

$17.27 CAD

For the past forty years The Nature of Narrative has been a seminal work for literary students, teachers, writers, and scholars. Countering the tendency to view the novel as the paradigm case of literary narrative, authors Robert Scholes and Robert Kellogg in the original edition offered a compelling history of the genre narrative from antiquity to the twentieth-century, even as they carried out
... Read more
The Elements of Eloquence

Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

by Mark Forsyth ...

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King James Bible to Katy Perry…From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King James Bible to Katy Perry…From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In
... Read more
I Is an Other

The Secret Life of Metaphor and How It Shapes the Way We See the World

by James Geary ...

The New York Times bestselling author examines how metaphors influence every aspect of our lives, from art to medicine, psychology to the stock market.Metaphor is much more than a mere literary device. Often hiding in plain sight, it is a critical aspect of how humans think and communicate. Metaphor is at work in all fields of human endeavor, including economics, business, science, and psychology ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author examines how metaphors influence every aspect of our lives, from art to medicine, psychology to the stock market.Metaphor is much more than a mere literary device. Often hiding in plain sight, it is a critical aspect of how humans think and communicate. Metaphor is at work in all fields of human endeavor, including economics, business, science, and psychology
... Read more
Unlocking Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble

by Paul Noble, Kai-Ti Noble ...

Learn Mandarin Chinese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, ... Read more

$7.49 CAD

Learn Mandarin Chinese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun,
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Talk Like TED

The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

by Carmine Gallo ...

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores
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