Learning English World

A group of children go on a field trip for a guided tour of the United States Mint in Philadelphia, where they learn how coins are made.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Cambridge Five, then pay attention.... During the poverty-stricken years of the Great Depression, when Britain’s financial markets plummeted and the poor and wealthy alike doubted the economic systems in which they participated, the potential of one political ideal shone like no other: Communism. Young intellectuals from the country’s very best schools discussed the premise of labor-value versus wealth-value, and a great many of them became card-carrying members of the Communist Party in Britain.

A funny rhyming story about two greedy squirrels. Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: The Very Last Nut of the Season. As the nut bounces crazily though the forest, the squirrels race after it. Between trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the...

One of the world’s foremost writing teachers invites listeners on a joyful journey into the reading and origins of haiku.

Startup Playbook for Teen Entrepreneurs by Angela Winter is an empowering guide designed for the next generation of innovators and changemakers. Drawing from years of entrepreneurial insight, Angela takes listeners on a step-by-step journey, transforming big dreams into actionable ventures. Whether you want to launch a passion project, earn extra money, or build something that leaves a lasting impact, this playbook covers everything from brainstorming ideas to scaling and exiting a venture.

The first World War was one of the most devastating conflicts in our history. The tumult and chaos that remained in the wake of the first World War had far-reaching and devastating consequences, not just for Europe and the survivors of the war, but for the entire world. The ruins of Europe provided a fertile breeding ground for fierce nationalism, which led to the rise of the Third Reich and allowed the evil of Adolf Hitler to go unchecked for far too long.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. World-renowned expert on AI and China Kai-Fu Lee presents a broad look at the current state of AI, China's dramatic progress in the last five years, and the massive social disruption that will occur as AI replaces half the jobs in the world.

German students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper material that isn’t too tough or too tedious for them. As language teachers, we know this. This is why we’ve created German Short Stories for Beginners: Vol. 2 to ensure that young and old students at the entry level of learning can have yet another chance to polish their German tongue and survive to tell the tale!

Step into the fascinating world of Generative AI and discover how groundbreaking technologies like ChatGPT and machine learning are transforming our lives. Whether you're a tech novice or an aspiring innovator, this audiobook is your perfect introduction to understanding and utilizing the power of artificial intelligence.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Age of Discovery, then pay attention.... The Age of Discovery began in the early part of the 15th century and carried on through most of the 17th century. It is sometimes also referred to as the Age of Exploration. This was a time when the people of Europe began to travel, discover, and explore more of the world than ever before, mapping and naming the places they found. They bravely went out on the seas to learn about the world, often never sure if they would find anything at all, let alone ever return home.

This audiobook is written for those people who want to hack systems to test identify the security holes and vulnerabilities of those systems. This audiobook outlines different tricks and techniques that an ethical hacker can use to assess the security of the systems, identify vulnerabilities, and fix those vulnerabilities. This is done to prevent any malicious attacks against the system.

This is the ultimate guide for university students seeking to master the art of focus in an increasingly distracting world. This book delves into essential aspects of focus, from understanding the basics of sleep, nutrition, and mental health to navigating the intricacies of attention spans influenced by digital media. What sets this book apart is its holistic approach. It doesn't just offer quick fixes but provides a deep understanding of how our brains focus and what environmental and lifestyle factors affect that focus.

A great recurring character in a series you love becomes an old friend. You learn about their strange quirks and their haunted pasts and root for them every time they face danger. But where do some of the most fascinating sleuths in the mystery and thriller world really come from? What was the real-life location that inspired Michael Connelly to make Harry Bosch a Vietnam vet tunnel rat? Why is Lee Child's Jack Reacher a drifter?

There are plenty of other elements about real-life pirates that are simply fiction. But what about the real history of pirates - is it worth exploring, and why? The history of the Golden Age of Piracy, the one that has shaped the modern conception of a pirate, is complex and long, with lots of information to cover.

You will find in this book frequent English words that share the same root. Therefore, you will find it is very easy to relate different English words to the common root and remember its meaning. In this book, you'll find a great guide to English root words and how to use them.

Whether you’ve only learned about your pre-teen’s diagnosis recently or you’ve been trying to manage their condition for quite some time, you may find yourself constantly overwhelmed, stressed, and even frustrated…and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Named after Mahatma Gandhi's phrase for the schools of pre-colonial India, The Beautiful Tree recounts Tooley's journey from the largest shanty town in Africa to the hinterlands of Gansu, China. It introduces listeners to the families and teachers who taught him that the poor are not waiting for educational handouts. They are building their own schools and educating themselves.

Society and democracy are ever threatened by the fall of fact. Rigorous analysis of facts, the hard boundary between truth and opinion, and fidelity to reputable sources of factual information are all in alarming decline. A 2018 report published by the RAND Corporation labeled this problem "truth decay", and Andrew J. Hoffman lays the challenge of fixing it at the door of the academy. But, as he points out, academia is prevented from carrying this out due to its own existential crisis - a crisis of relevance.

Children learn English differently from adults. They have an innate ability to pick up language while taking part in an activity that connects language with images. That's why connecting animals and English fundamentals is a secret way to program the language into your children's brain. Young kids are like sponges. And once your kid grows older, it becomes much harder to learn a foreign language. Don't let your fears and lack of knowledge take away your child's opportunities.

Lost princesses, a queen who dethroned her own husband, the country that defeated Napoleon, and a dog who went to space—these are just a few of the fascinating aspects of Russian history.