Author: Lauren Holowaty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684642083
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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Author: Gabriel Wyner
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 038534810X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

Author: Lauren Holowaty
Publisher: Buster Books
ISBN: 9781780557076
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!

Author: Sheryl Eberly
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307888258
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 354

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If you’ve ever cringed at the sight of your ten-year-old waltzing through the neighbor’s front door without an invitation, or struggled to teach your teenager proper “netiquette” for navigating the complicated world of social networks, you know the importance of teaching kids that manners matter. Sheryl Eberly’s bestselling 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. This new edition incorporates tips for every aspect of digital communication into her straight-forward format. Using a smart one-manner-a-day organization, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can find practical ways to teach essential manners like: - When and where it’s appropriate to text - How to write a thank-you note - The proper way to handle an online bully - How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings,and religious services Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that adults can do with children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know explains not only what manners to teach, but also how—and at what ages—to present them.

Author: Steve Chapman
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736983589
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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“The easiest I’ve ever fallen asleep the night before going hunting was just before my first hunt. I simply didn’t know any better.” —Steve Chapman Steve Chapman is well known by his family, friends, and countless readers as an avid hunter and passionate outdoorsman. Now this bestselling author of A Look at Life from a Deer Stand shares 365 ideas, tips, and inspirations for fellow hunters. Inside you’ll find insights on numerous topics, from what you need to know about safety for attire, tools, and weapon usage to how you can make time for your love of the great outdoor amid life’s busyness. You’ll also discover some wonderful words of wisdom from well-known hunters and nature lovers, along with great jokes and quips to share with like-minded enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just taking your first steps on this great adventure, 365 Things Every Hunter Should Know will leave you encouraged, prepared, and excited for your next journey into the woods.

Author: Debra Stuart Sanford
Publisher: CCB Publishing
ISBN: 1771432268
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 383

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Have you ever wondered, "What commandments should I obey?" Our Messiah said in John 14:15, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." What commandments was He talking about? The ones He taught His disciples? The 10 commandments? Are there other commandments that I should obey? There is much debate over which commandments to keep today. How can you know what commandments to obey? The best way to find out is to start keeping one of the commandments. If your life begins to bear fruit because you are keeping this commandment, then you have found life and Truth. As you begin your search for Truth, this book can be the beginning of your journey. Each day has one commandment to meditate on for that day and night. As you meditate on the commandment, search your heart to find evidence of Truth that you should obey this commandment. Your life will be changed. We have this promise in His Word: Joshua 1:8 "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful."

Author: Margaret Ann Richek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780395750513
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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Author: Ross Petras
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1984856383
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings. Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New Yorker article that explains that "Solecism slipped into solipsism into full-blown narcissistic project." An excellent point . . . if you're sure what "solecism" means . . . or, for that matter, "solipsism." Language gurus Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras to the rescue! In the breezy and entertaining yet informative style of their New York Times bestseller You're Saying It Wrong, they give you a brief rundown on words smart people should know--from the worlds of science and the arts to philosophy, and from broader topics like quantum physics and ontology to more specific ones like Plato's cave and trompe l'oeil. They cover the Latin phrases we hear and read (prima facie, sui generis, and the like) as well as those that have entered our vocabularies from other languages (bildungsroman, sturm und drang). These are the words that, if you were asked directly, "What does this mean?" you might hem and haw and try to change the subject. After reading this book, you won't have to.

Author: Jerome Martin
Publisher: 100 Things to Know
ISBN: 9781805071679
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.

Author: Ross Petras
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 0399578080
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 194

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For word nerds and grammar geeks, a witty guide to the most commonly mispronounced words, along with their correct pronunciations and pithy forays into their fascinating etymologies and histories of use and misuse. With wit and good humor, this handy little book not only saves us from sticky linguistic situations but also provides fascinating cocktail-party-ready anecdotes. Entries reveal how to pronounce boatswain like an old salt on the deck of a ship, trompe l'oeil like a bona fide art expert, and haricot vert like a foodie, while arming us with the knowledge of why certain words are correctly pronounced the "slangy" way (they came about before dictionaries), what stalks of grain have to do with pronunciation, and more. With bonus sidebars like "How to Sound like a Seasoned Traveler" and "How to Sound Cultured," readers will be able to speak about foreign foods and places, fashion, philosophy, and literature with authority.