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There's a mantra real writers know but wannabe writers don’t. And the secret phrase is this: "Nobody wants to read your shit." Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and...

In the quiet hum of traffic, the steady rhythm of your stride, the familiar cadence of everyday chores, a hidden battlefield comes into focus. This audiobook turns ordinary moments into moments of vigilance and mastery, guiding you through the invisible architecture that protects data, systems, and trust in a connected world. Cybersecurity is no longer confined to server rooms and security operations centers, it lives everywhere, and now, it moves with you.

The 2-Hour Job Search rejects laundry lists of conventional wisdom in favor of a streamlined job search approach that produces results quickly and efficiently. In three steps, creator Steve Dalton shows you how to select, prioritize, and make contact with potential employers so you can land that critical first interview. In this revised second edition, you'll find updated advice on how to efficiently surf online job postings, how to reach out to contacts at your dream workplace and when to follow up, and advice on using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google to your best advantage.

The 10th anniversary edition, with a new preface by the author “A persuasive and intimate book . . . showing how, phones in hand, we turn away from our children, friends, and coworkers, even from ourselves.” —Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post “[Turkle] presents a powerful case that a...

Homeschooling is the fastest-growing form of education in America, and it's here to stay. If you're a homeschool veteran, finishing up your first year, or are just homeschool curious, Homegrown is destined to become a go-to resource. This collection of thirty original, thought-provoking pieces from a diverse group of contributors covers common questions such as What fuels families to educate children at home? How do relationships, culture, and vision affect the decision to homeschool? What roles do spouses, friends, extended family, and communities play in our ability to homeschool?

Based on over a decade of research, psychologist Hal Hershfield explores how connecting with our future selves can both improve our lives right now and help us achieve our goals and hopes for the future. We've all had the desire to travel through time and see what our lives will be like later in...

Interweaving her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy with fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, developmental psychologist, neuroscientist, and dyslexia expert Wolf probes the question, "How do we learn to read and write?" This ambitious and provocative new book offers an impassioned look at reading, its effect on our lives, and explains why it matters so greatly in a digital era.

When the crash of the U.S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news. The real crash had taken place silently over the previous year, in obscure financial markets where the SEC doesn’t bother to look: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was actually happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren’t talking.

As parents we want to safeguard our children from the pressures and influences of the world, but also prepare them for age-appropriate realities. How do we find that balance? Jessica Smartt shares ways to be more aware, proactive, and protective, but also adventurous with our kids. A former...

Executive functioning skills—including focus, organization, stress management, and more―are critical to succeeding in all aspects of your life. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve lived with it your entire life, you know that developing these skills can be a challenge. Thriving with Adult ADHD offers a toolbox of information, assessments, and evidence-based exercises to help you build this mental skill set and take control of your ADHD.

This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America—and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives. Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that...

Ready to earn your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential? The AWS Cloud Practitioner Audio Course is your complete, audio-first companion for mastering the foundational knowledge required to succeed on the certification exam. Designed for learners at all levels, this Audio Course breaks down the essentials of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud into clear, practical, and easy-to-follow lessons. Each episode covers key topics including cloud concepts, AWS core services, security and compliance, cost management, and cloud economics—all aligned with the official exam blueprint. Whether ...

A step-by-step guide to French pronunciation that will help you build your confidence and communicate better in French. Aimed at beginners and intermediate students this short course focuses on spoken French, and will help you improve your pronunciation, confidence and fluency. The free booklet...

The class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and realised that my flies were undone. Welcome to teaching. Welcome to the reality of what it's really like to...

In Histórias de Mistério de 5 Minutos em inglês para iniciantes, lernen Sie Englisch ganz entspannt über langsame, einfache und mysteriöse Kurzgeschichten. Jede unerklärliche Begebenheit–vom seltsamen Licht im Nachbarhaus bis zum geheimnisvollen nächtlichen Klavierspiel–wird Ihr Interesse wecken und Ihnen dabei helfen, Englisch fast wie von selbst zu verinnerlichen.

Whether you're a traveling nurse, medical volunteer, expat, or just visiting Mexico, Learn Mexican Spanish Crazy Fast gives you 200 powerful, real-life phrases designed to help you communicate clearly, confidently, and compassionately in medical and everyday situations - without years of study or boring grammar drills. Specifically Designed for Healthcare Professionals Master the exact Spanish phrases you need to assist patients, understand symptoms, and respond to emergencies with clarity.

A Spanish-learning show full of bite-sized lessons to help you achieve the proficiency of your dreams! Whether you are a beginner just learning your first words, or an intermediate learner ready to take fluency and conversation to the next level, this is the show for you! Each lesson includes a fun, interactive, and practical approach to learning various topics of the Spanish language! ¡Espero que disfrutes este podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mastering-spanish--6869299/support.

Learn Smarter. Feel Better. Thrive Longer. If you’re juggling work, school, family, and life—and still feel like your effort doesn’t “stick”—you’re overloaded. That doesn’t mean you’re lazy or broken. It means you’ve been using advice that was never designed for real-world schedules, shifting priorities, and tired brains. The Healthy Way to Learn is a practical, science-backed system for mastering new skills without burning out.

'The thrill is that you're actually figuring it out on your own. You're engaging with another language, not just parroting it... It's an excellent way to start, and leaves the listener thinking, Hey, Ich kann do dis.' - New Yorker, David Sedaris, humorist and author, on learning German with the...