English Linguistics

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. We have conflicting attitudes about the A-word, 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.

On April 18, 1981, a ball game sprang eternal. What began as a modestly attended minor-league game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings became not only the longest ever played in baseball history, but something else entirely. The first pitch was thrown after dusk on Holy Saturday, and for the next eight hours the night seemed to suspend its participants between their collective pasts and futures, between their collective sorrows and joys....

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 language used, as well as the conditions under which we offer our regrets.

Roger Fouts fulfilled humankind's age-old dream of talking to animals by pioneering communication with chimpanzees through sign language. Now, in Next of Kin, Fouts tells the dramatic story of his odyssey from novice researcher to celebrity scientist and caretaker of a family of chimpanzees, to his impassioned awakening as a crusader for the rights of animals.

Tarzan the Untamed brings World War I to Africa and to Lord Greystoke! A company of Huns in East Africa targets the famous Tarzan of the Apes to be captured as a prisoner of war. Lord and Lady Greystoke's estate becomes a battleground, launching this seventh adventure of Tarzan. Savage lions, a lost city, madmen, Huns and an aeroplane play important parts in this potboiler by the master of adventure.

This audiobook is the window into the underground world of cheating at the highest levels, which set off a frenzy of activity and hand-wringing in the offices of Major League Baseball and Congress. Through the authors' pursuit of sources and documents, they were able to open for public view a world in which elite athletes trade money and risk their health for the edge that will allow them to run faster, hit harder, and compete longer, and then cash in on the fame and wealth.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

Would you like to be able to influence people in such a way that you can always turn situations at your convenience, and discover how to analyze people to see if they deserve your trust? This guide is perfect even for those who have never studied dark psychology before because it is packed with information, tips, tricks, and techniques that will make you a pro in analyzing people in no time, so what are you waiting for?

Practical Persuasion teaches the listener how to use proven persuasion techniques, scripts, and tactics in everyday situations with almost anyone. You will see how easy it is to use, whether it be at the office, purchasing a new car, selling a product or service, a conversation with your significant other, or even just getting your children to do homework. These teachings can be used in almost any scenario that you might come across when you may need a little help to gain compliance. The author clearly demonstrates how easy it is to use these tactics in almost any setting.

What if I told you that you can get whatever you want in life? One of the biggest obstacles that stand in your way is other people, right? The term “dark” puts people off. It is generally associated with evil. While the techniques in this book can certainly be used for evil, they are not necessarily evil in and of themselves. It all depends on how you choose to use these super powerful techniques of influence and mind control.

Do you want to understand how psychological manipulation works? One of the most powerful tools used in today’s world is dark psychology. Almost all the powerful influencers the world has ever seen used it. If you are unaware of it, you stand the risk of it being used against you. So, it is time to rectify this problem quickly. In this audiobook, you will receive all the information you require about the various principles of dark psychology. Every section explains in detail a specific aspect of dark psychology and how you can use it.

The ancient Solfeggio scale is best known for its use in the soothing Gregorian chants, but its history can be traced back to biblical times. The ancient six-tone scale and another three tones that have been discovered since then are considered by many musicologists and scientists to be positive for the mind and body. it is said that our modern 12-tone scale suppresses our emotions, stifles our intuition, and restricts our consciousness to the point of manifesting physical symptoms such as pain or illness. At 396 Hz we spend less time grieving and worrying.

You are about to learn how to become a high performer, achieve success and live happily today by changing your mindset, thought patterns and your willpower! Being an extraordinary person who always achieves extraordinary results in anything doesn’t have to be difficult. The audiobook will teach you, among other things: How to have the right mindset for success, how to establish the right habits or attitude for success and happiness, how to boost your willpower and self-discipline for success, and much, much more!

Everything you “know” about yourself today is based on who you decided you were when you were just four or five years old. In your childhood you formed decisions about yourself before you were even capable of thinking logically. Those decisions were based on a child’s emotional survival brain, and they are the foundation of the neural pathways of thought and feelings that are instrumental in forming your identity, both positive AND negative. This is why so many people have challenges in their adult lives, especially when it comes to their personal and professional relationships.

Get what you really want by controlling the minds of others! No matter how much we deny it, there's no escaping the fact that people are constantly trying to influence each other's thoughts. Do you ever wish that others would follow your suggestions? Do you wish you had the power of persuasion? Are you tired of being manipulated? Mind Control teaches you to control others' minds, instead of your being under their control. You will discover the various types of thinking people use, and how to leverage them to your advantage.

Where do our everyday words come from? The bagel you eat for breakfast, the bumf you have to wade through at the office, and the bus that takes you home again: we use these words without thinking about their origins or how their meanings have changed over time. Simon Horobin takes the listener on a journey through a typical day, showing how the words we use to describe routine activities - getting up, going to work, eating meals - have surprisingly fascinating histories.

Why do we love to swear so much? Why do we get so offended when others do it? In this lively and amusing exploration of the various puzzles that surround swearing, philosopher Rebecca Roache argues that what makes swearing offensive is not really the words at all: the offensiveness lies in what we don't say. The unspoken—and usually unconscious—inferences that speakers and listeners make about each other are key to explaining swearwords' capacity to shock.

What are some of the benefits of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)? How can you use these techniques in your life? How can you life a happier, more successful life? These questions are the center of this brief, comprehensive guide. You will learn about having self-compassion, how to alter the perception of your sense, reframing your mind, how to choose the stories you tell yourself, timeline treatment, visual squash, value rules, and more interesting ideas that relate to NLP.

For many people, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) is synonymous with modeling behavior. The theory is if you can reverse-engineer expert performance, you can achieve anything. This practical book introduces you to NLP-style modeling so that you can quickly apply it to a wide range of performance tasks ranging from sports, musical performance, learning, and to a wide range of business applications.

The field of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) started in the 1970's but has continually evolved thanks to numerous developers over the years. This audiobook starts with the core concept, which is the NLP communication model, upon which this system of human change is based. Starting with a simple concept of how a person filters their perceptions and how that affects their mind, individuals, coaches, and mental health professionals have used NLP to overcome fears and limitations, increase confidence, and move toward a more successful life.