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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.

This course includes lessons 1 to 5 from the Korean Level 1 program, featuring two and a half hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson.

In Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy, complex biological concepts transform into memorable poems that naturally embed themselves in your memory. This innovative guide combines comprehensive scientific accuracy with creative rhymes, making it the perfect companion for medical students, nursing students, and anyone studying human anatomy and physiology.

Welcome to "Learn Brazilian Portuguese", a podcast that brings you practical lessons in Brazilian Portuguese, focusing on the informal language used in day-to-day life. Each lesson covers essential language skills for everyday conversations with practical tips and cultural insights. Start your Portuguese learning journey with LBP. Bora aprender Português!

The Asperger's syndrome bible for parents and professionals, newly updated with an introduction explaining the DSM-5. The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). Now including a new introduction explaining the impact of DSM-5 on the diagnosis and approach to AS, it brings together a wealth of information on all aspects of the syndrome for children through to adults.

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Our teacher repeats each word and phrase multiple times...so you'll retain them better - whether you're awake or in bed. For best results, listen while awake first. Then, listen while falling asleep.

This course includes Lessons 6-10 from the Japanese Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Japanese.

In Other Words is a revelation. It is at heart a love story—of a long and sometimes difficult courtship, and a passion that verges on obsession: that of a writer for another language. For Jhumpa Lahiri, that love was for Italian, which first captivated and capsized her during a trip to Florence after college. Although Lahiri studied Italian for many years afterward, true mastery always eluded her.

What skills do you need to succeed today? How can you make better choices? In today's fast world, it's important to have certain skills for success. With so much fake news and information everywhere, critical thinking and logic are crucial. These skills help us think well and make good decisions. They help us understand why things are how they are, figure out what influences them, and come up with ways to make things better. One of the reasons most of us fall short in thinking critically is that our educational system doesn't teach critical thinking.

Dr. Greg Bottaro explains how mindfulness can help us become aware of the present moment and accept it. Catholic mindfulness is a way to practically trust God more in our lives. Instead of separating faith from day-to-day life, mindfulness helps bridge the gap so we can feel the sense of safety and peace God intends us to have. Following the exercises in this audiobook, you'll discover how mindfulness can help you be more present to everything in your life from a trip to the grocery store or relaxing with friends to listening more attentively to a homily.

The Poker Stop-It List wasn't written by a mega pro. It was written by a fellow human who just loves (and now crushes) the game. I’m an established author. I created a blog followed by millions, as well as various books. Over the years, my followers never knew that I had a secret life playing poker. I wrote about parenting, relationships, life, introspective topics, and shared lots of opinions and stories. My gift has always been putting complex concepts and human dynamics into words that others connect with and understand. So, why not do it with poker, too?

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.

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers - and also our brains - create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change.

This course includes Lessons 6-10 from the French Level 5 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak French.

Have you used nearly every learning-Italian app ever invented and you still can't speak conversational Italian well enough to hold a conversation with a four-year-old Italian speaker? Well, if you're serious about learning to speak conversational Italian like a native speaker and without having to relocate to Italy for months or even years, then Learning Italian Like Crazy is just what you’re looking for. Maybe you've tried other apps and you still feel you're unable to speak conversational Italian with complete confidence.

Are you ready to master human resources and propel your career to the next level? In today’s competitive HR landscape, certification isn’t just a credential, it’s a gateway to influence, higher earning potential, and professional credibility. The PHR and SPHR exams are global benchmarks of HR expertise, testing knowledge in employment law, workforce planning, strategic leadership, and compensation. Success requires more than memorization it demands insight, strategy, and application. This study guide is your companion for conquering both exams.

ビジネスでの様々なシチュエーションが収録されています。ビジネスで使う英語を繰り返し聞き流すことで耳から習得してゆきます。初めは英語-日本語を聞き流し、シーンのイメージができるようになったら英語のみを聞いてもOKです。

Tired of grammar drills and flashcards? These engaging short stories make it easy to absorb real, conversational Spanish—naturally and enjoyably.

Simplified Chinese Short Stories for Upper Intermediate (B2) Skill Level is designed specifically for learners at the B2 level, offering 30 captivating short stories that challenge and enhance your comprehension of Simplified Chinese. Each story introduces advanced sentence structures, idiomatic expressions, and nuanced vocabulary to deepen your grasp of the language. To support your learning journey, every story includes a detailed vocabulary list translating key words from Simplified Chinese to English, ensuring ease of understanding.

"Italian Short Stories for Beginners (A2) Skill Level" is designed specifically for learners at the A2 level, providing 30 engaging short stories that are perfect for building your Italian language skills. Each story is crafted to introduce essential sentence structures, common phrases, and useful vocabulary, helping you enhance your reading comprehension and solidify your foundation in Italian. To further support your learning, each story is paired with a helpful vocabulary list that translates key words from Italian to English, ensuring you understand new terms with ease.