Dictionaries, Reference & Language Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Telling Our Stories of Home
Book SynopsisWhat is home? The answer seems obvious. But Telling Our Stories of Home, an international collection of eleven plays by and about women from Lebanon, Haiti, Venezuela, Uganda, Palestine, Brazil, India, UK, and the US, complicates the answer. The answer includes stories as far-ranging as: enslaved women trying to create a home, one by any means necessary, and one in the ocean; siblings wrestling with their differing devotion to home after their mother's death; a family wrestling with the government''s refusal to allow the burial of their soldier-son in their hometown; a young scholar attempting to feel at home after studying abroad; a young man fleeing home due to his sexual orientation only to discover the difficulty of creating home elsewhere, and Siddis (Indians of African descent) continuing to struggle for acceptance despite having lived in India for over 600 years. These are voices seldom represented to a larger audience. The plays and performance pieces range from 20 to Table of Contents1. Acknowledgement 2. Introduction by Kathy A. Perkins The Plays · The House by Arzé Khodr (Lebanon) · Happy by Kia Corthron (U.S.) · The Blue of TheIsland by Évelyne Trouillot (Haiti) · Nine Lives by Zodwa Nyoni (UK) · Leaving, but Can't Let Go by Lupe Gehrenbeck (Venezuela) · Questions of Home by Doreen Baingana (Uganda) · On the Last Day of Spring by Fidaa Zidan (Palestine) · Letting Go and Moving On by Louella Dizon San Juan (U.S.) · Antimemories of an Interrupted Trip by Aldri Anunciação (Brazil) · So Goes We by Jacqueline E. Lawton (U.S.) · Those Who Live Here, Those Who Live There by Geeta P. Siddi and Girija P. Siddi (India)
£25.64
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) A Companion to the Aeneid in Translation Volume 1
Book SynopsisChristopher Tanfield has taught Classics for over twenty years and takes a keen interest in making the subject accessible as widely as possible. His publications include Cicero Philippic II: A Selection and Virgil Aeneid X: A Selection, both published by Bloomsbury.
£18.99
Macmillan Education Destination C1C2 Students Book without key Pack
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£30.10
Kogan Page Using Creativity and Data in Marketing
Book SynopsisTom Ollerton is the founder of Automated Creative, the creative effectiveness platform who have optimised over 6 billion impressions globally for companies such as MARS, P&G, Diageo and McDonalds. Based in London, UK, he is the host of the Shiny New Object podcast and Advertisers Watching Ads series. He has appeared at MAD//Fest for the last 3 years and was a Juror for the World Federation of Advertisers Marketer of the Year Award 2023. He has spoken at conferences such as Performance Marketing World Unlocked, AdWeek and Social Media Week and is a popular podcast guest.
£28.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Writing Skills for Business
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about writing for business - from working out the message you want to send, to understanding your audience.As everyone adjusts to hybrid and remote ways of working with others around the world, and we develop more ways of communicating, how you can use words to engage, inform, persuade, or sell to others is increasingly important. And writing clear, error-free content that is appropriate for its intended purpose is something that anyone can learn to do.Writing Skills for Business is packed full of quick tips and nuggets of advice on how to communicate better in your writing. From choosing the most relevant type of communication, to understanding the needs of your intended audience, and selecting the right layout and the most persuasive tone and style, this new guide will help you produce the most effective communications - whether that''s internal reports, business plans, day-to-day emails and team briefings, social media pos
£8.99
John Murray Press Beginners Mandarin Chinese
Book SynopsisLearn to speak, read and understand Mandarin Chinese! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship—whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners’ Mandarin Chinese will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations. Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. Understand and pronounce Mandarin Chinese easily with online audio. Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me? Beginners' Mandarin Chinese is for absolute beginners and those who’ve had some previous experience with th
£13.49
John Murray Press Beginners Vietnamese
Book SynopsisLearn to speak, read and understand Vietnamese! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship—whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners’ Vietnamese will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations. Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. Understand and pronounce Vietnamese easily with online audio. Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me? Beginners' Vietnamese is for absolute beginners and those who’ve had some previous experience with the language and w
£13.49
Mobius Beginners Thai
Book SynopsisLearn to speak, read, write and understand Thai! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship-whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners' Thai will help you to: - Communicate naturally in everyday situations. - Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. - Understand and pronounce Thai easily with online audio. - Become familiar with the Thai alphabet. - Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. - Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me?Beginners' Thai is for absolute beginners and those who've had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Thai. There are extensive illustrations and tools to help you plan your studies and track your progress, all designed to support learning on your own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course, and it's the perfect resource to pair with a language-learning app. Where do I go next? Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete Thai. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.
£13.49
Thomas Nelson Publishers Word Nerds Unite
Book SynopsisWhy are spectacularly successful movies called blockbusters? Why does putting your best foot forward mean you hope to make a good impression? Why is rowdy and prankish behavior called horseplay and what does it have to do with the rarity of horses? Word Nerds Unite! shares 200 fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.You''ve probably used words or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But you''ll be surprised and interested to discover the fascinating and sometimes curious origins to these fun sayings!In Word Nerds Unite! you''ll find: 200 quirky, interesting words, phrases, and colloquial terms Backstory for these colorful sayings still used today How some of our favorite expressions have evolved through the years You''ll discover such fascinating word and phrase origins for: handwriting on the wall play for keeps
£9.89
Thomas Nelson Publishers LSB MacArthur Study Bible 2nd Edition Unleashing
Book SynopsisWith over 4 million readers around the world, The MacArthur Study Bible is one of the most comprehensive and reliable study Bibles ever created. Now it is available in the Legacy Standard Version (LSB).
£71.24
Pearson Education Fly High Level 1 Activity Book
Book SynopsisFollow the FlyHigh characters on their crazy adventures. Humorous cartoon stories, games, and songs get pupils singing along and help them to recycle important language. There is even more practise on the CD-ROM! And for teachers, find all the support you need for lesson planning and keeping your class motivated and meaningful.
£13.19
Pearson Education Eng for Constr L1 CBKCDR Pk
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£29.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Superior Persons Book of Words
Book Synopsis''Words are not only tools; they are also weapons''The secret to being a truly Superior Person is to use really superior words. More impressive than a top hat, much more effective than a fist-fight, here are five hundred words to help you wiggle out of sticky debates, deal with obnoxious dinner guests and fill in sick leave application forms with panache. Impress your friends, amaze your colleagues and baffle your enemies with this witty, charming, and clever little book.
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Organization of Information
£53.99
Hodder Education Parola per Parola Second Edition
Book SynopsisHelp your students impress examiners with authentic and sophisticated phrases.This second edition of the bestselling A Level Italian vocabulary reference book provides idiomatic phrases drawn from real sources such as newspapers, magazines and websites to ensure the most accurate and authentic language.- Covers key vocabulary in thematic sections and with distinctions between levels of difficulty from AS to A2- Easy for students to reference and search ahead of exams with topics matched to latest exam specifications- Ensure students know the latest phrases and idioms with new entries for the latest development in communications and technology- Increase students'' repertoire with lists of synonyms- Have the latest information at their fingertips with updated lists of current web addressesVocabulary available online at Vocab Express, an interactive learning application.Visit www.vocabexpress.co.uk/hodder for more information.Table of Contents 1: Come dire? 2: Gioventù 3: I rapporti umani 4: Cibo, Dieta, Salute 5: Tempo libero 6: Trasporti, Viaggi, Turismo 7: L’ambiente 8: La scuola 9: Il mondo del lavoro 10: Società 11: Tradizioni e costumi 12: Il contesto internazionale 13: I media 14: Cultura 15: Detti e proverbi 16: Falsi amici 17: SMS Italiano 18: L'uso del congiuntivo 19: Verbi con preposizioni
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John Murray Press Get Started in Indonesian Absolute Beginner
Book SynopsisDo you want a solid foundation to your Indonesian studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Indonesian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Indonesian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Indonesian is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for th
£23.99
John Murray Press Get Started in Swedish Absolute Beginner Course
Book SynopsisDo you want a solid foundation to your Swedish studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Swedish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Swedish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Swedish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching o
£22.49
John Murray Press Complete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Course
Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Swedish and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Swedish will equip you with the skills you need to use Swedish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way. The book follows several characters through a storyline enabling learners to engage with Swedish culture and contextualise their learning.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Swedish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. You will be able to engage with relevant and up-to-date topics, including politics, education, gender equality and popular entertainment in Sweden.Is this course for me?
£31.99
John Murray Press Complete Arabic Beginner to Intermediate Course
Book SynopsisDo you want to develop a solid understanding of Arabic and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Arabic will equip you with the skills you need to use Arabic in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Arabic you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me?If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get?-17 learning units pl
£27.99
John Murray Press Complete Latin Beginner to Intermediate Book and
Book SynopsisComplete Latin is a comprehensive book and audio course that takes you from beginner to advanced level.This new edition contains for the first time key Latin texts on audio to give you extra depth and context and to bring the Classical World to life.-Learn proverbs - including those taken from Erasmus''s collection, the Adagia-Move on to graded readings drawn from Martial, Virgil, Caesar, Cicero and other classical authors-31 learning units-Based on real Latin, not made-up sentences and stories-Packed with grammar, vocabulary and practice-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress-Revision website for extra practiceWhat else can I use to learn Latin?If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Beginner''s Latin: 9781444176340.Access the audio fo
£33.99
John Murray Press Complete Urdu Beginner to Intermediate Course
Book Synopsis Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Urdu and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Urdu will equip you with the skills you need to use Urdu in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Urdu you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me?If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It''s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get?-17 learning units plus ver
£35.99
John Murray Press Complete Mandarin Chinese Learn Mandarin Chinese
Book SynopsisComplete Mandarin Chinese is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The all-new edition of this successful course has been fully rewritten by top Chinese professors to incorporate the most essential language you''ll need to communicate in Chinese with confidence. New learning features will support you in your mastery of the four skills as well as your understanding of Chinese characters. Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Mandarin and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Mandarin Chinese will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Mandarin in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Mandarin Chinese
£31.99
Pearson Education Today 1 Students Book
Book SynopsisToday! is a four-level course that shapes learning around the individual, understanding that no two students are the same. Lessons feature kids in authentic situations, making English easier to understand, learning more enjoyable and teaching more effective!
£24.50
Pearson Education Limited Cutting Edge 3rd Edition Intermediate Workbook
Book SynopsisCutting Edge Third Edition builds on the distinctive task-based approach that has made this course so popular. Engaging texts, new video content and a comprehensive digital package are just some of the features that make this fully revised edition even more effective.Table of Contents Unit 1 Your World Unit 2 Memory Unit 3 Across the Globe Unit 4 Real Lives Unit 5 Go For It Unit 6 True Stories Unit 7 Must See Unit 8 Social Life Unit 9 Stuff! Unit 10 Society and Change Unit 11 Rules Unit 12 Your Choice
£21.08
Pearson Education Limited Gold PreFirst Teachers Book
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£32.47
Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guides Como agua para
Book SynopsisExam Board: AQA, Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas & CCEALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Literature analysis made easy. Build your students'' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and narrative technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the novel and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.- Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout- Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response- Buil
£16.85
Little, Brown Book Group How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published
Book SynopsisThis book will help you plot like a pro, master the art of suspense like Poe, craft captivating dialogue like Twain and - most crucially - get your short stories published.How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published is the essential guide to writing short fiction. It takes the aspiring writer from their initial idea through to potential outlets for publication and pitching proposals to publishers. Along the journey this guide considers the most important aspects of creative writing, such as character, plot, point of view, description and dialogue. All of these areas are illustrated with examples of classic fiction, and accompanied by exercises that will help every writer hone their natural skill and talent into the ability to craft compelling short stories.Trade ReviewDoes what it so clearly says on the tin . . . This 'how to' book is proof of [Lister's] skills and experience. . . A perfect addition to any writer's desk -- Matthew Tett * Writing in Education *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group What Your Dog is Thinking
Book SynopsisExplores the latest in canine psychology, revealing fascinating insights into how our dogs think and how we can strengthen our unique bond with them. A rare blend of cutting edge neuroscience and practical training advice.
£15.29
Headline Publishing Group The Science of Stuck Breaking Through Inertia to
Book Synopsis''If you feel stuck in your life, you can''t afford not to read this book. In her powerfully engaging and relatable style, Britt takes you on a practical journey through understanding the practical neuroscience of stuck and what it''s going to take for you to get your life moving on your own terms. Highly recommended.''Alex Howard, founder and chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic, creator of Therapeutic Coaching, and author of Decode Your FatigueA research-based tool kit for moving past what''s holding you back - in life, in love, and in work.We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward--but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere.The good news is you''re not lazy, crazy, o
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John Murray Press Korean Script Hacking
Book SynopsisUsing a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognize letters and common words in Korean script. Whether you''re traveling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Korean and want to master the basics, this is the book for you. In this book you will find: An introduction to Korean script Plenty of practice activities to help you recognize and write each letter of the alphabet #ScriptHacks including helpful mnemonics to make you remember the shape of each letter Accompanying audio files so you know how to pronounce letters and words Handy tips to help you decipher common and familiar words The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Prose Unseens for ALevel Latin
Book SynopsisThis volume is designed to accompany the OCR A-Level specification in Latin (first teaching September 2016), with practice unseen passages from Livy, the set prose for Paper 1, together with passages from a selection of other writers to support Paper 2, for which no author is set. A bank of 80 passages aims to take Sixth Form students from the level of heavily adapted post-GCSE (AS'-equivalent) passages and develop their knowledge and skills to reach A-Level standard. But this is not just a book of unseen passages: there is a chronological progression through the unseens in order to give the reader a sense of the narrative of Roman history, exploring key events through the words of original texts. Every passage begins with an introduction, outlining the basic content of the passage, followed by a ''lead-in'' sentence, paraphrasing the few lines before the passage begins. Part 1 passages are straight translation exercises on the model of the A-Level Paper 1. They also feature, howeverTrade ReviewIf a teacher is searching for a prose reader that has breadth and does not suffer from traditional dryness, that teacher should give this book a close inspection. * Classical Journal *Table of ContentsPreface Abbreviations Introduction to Roman prose writers Grammatical reminders Rome’s story: an introduction to the historical overviews Part I – Unseen Translation Exercises (Livy) In the Beginning (Passages I.1 – I.12) War with Carthage (Passages I.13 – I.26) Rome and the East (Passages I.27 – I.40) Part II – Unseen Comprehension Exercises (Other prose writers) The Problems of Empire (Passages II.1 – II.12) The Fall of the Republic (Passages II.13 – II.27) The Emperors (Passages II.28 – II.40) The End … for now Vocabulary checklists Index locorum
£14.24
University of Toronto Press Working Lives
Book SynopsisDrawing together fifteen of Heron's new and previously published essays on working-class life in Canada, Working Lives covers a wide range of issues within working-class life, including politics and culture, gender, wage-earning and union organization.
£66.75
Simon & Schuster The Ultimate Fantasy Character Creator
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Adams Media Corporation The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide
£10.44
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Internet of Animals: Human-Animal
Book Synopsis'The internet is made of cats' is a half-jokingly made claim. Today, animals of all shapes and sizes inhabit our digital spaces, including companion animals, wildlife, feral animals and livestock. In this book, Deborah Lupton explores how digital technologies and datafication are changing our relationships with other animals. Playfully building on the concept of 'The Internet of Things', she discusses the complex feelings that have developed between people and animals through the use of digital devices, from social media to employing animal-like robots as companions and carers. The book brings together a range of perspectives, including those of sociology, cultural geography, environmental humanities, critical animal studies and internet studies, to consider how these new digital technologies are contributing to major changes in human–animal relationships at both the micropolitical and macropolitical levels. As Lupton shows, while digital devices and media have strengthened people's relationships to other creatures, these technologies can also objectify animals as things for human entertainment, therapy or economic exploitation. This original and engaging book will be of interest to scholars and students across the social sciences and humanities.Trade Review‘Deborah Lupton is a brilliant guide to animal–human–digital assemblages.’Bill Adams, University of Cambridge‘Lupton takes us on a fascinating journey into the past and the future to help us grapple with our intimate relations with animals. We are confronted with how the digital mediates our emotional need to care for and control the creatures that we have come to see as extensions of ourselves.’Payal Arora, Erasmus University, and author of The Next Billion UsersTable of ContentsIntroduction1 Conceptualising Humans, Animals and Human-Animal Relations2 Animal Enthusiasts, Activism and Politics in Digital Media3 The Quantified Animal and Dataveillance4 Animal Cuteness, Therapy and Celebrity Online5 Animal Avatars and Zoomorphic RobotsConclusion: Reimagining Human-Animal RelationsAppendixReferencesIndex
£15.19
Hodder Education Wort für Wort Sixth Edition: German Vocabulary
Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Essential vocabulary for AQA A-level German, all in one place.- Supplement key resources such as course textbooks with all the vocab students need to know in one easy-to-navigate place, completed updated to match the latest specification - Ensure extensive vocab coverage with topic-by-topic lists of key words and phrases, including a new section dedicated to film and literature - Test students' knowledge with end-of-topic activities designed to deepen their understanding of word patterns and relationships - Develop effective strategies for learning new vocab and dealing with unfamiliar words
£15.09
World Almanac Books The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2026
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£24.00
Sage Publications Ltd Understanding Data Culture and Society
Book Synopsis- How is data shaping our identities?- What was the 'data revolution', and how did it happen?- How will AI change our societies?We live in the age of datafication: every aspect of our lives has been captured and transformed into data, from our sleeping patterns and step counts to our buying habits and political views. In this exciting new textbook, you will discover the intricate ways in which data and society are interwoven. Explaining key concepts such as 'big data' and putting theory into practice throughout, this book will make you a better expert in data and society, offering an interdisciplinary overview of a rapidly evolving field. This textbook tackles the implications of big data for democracy, identity and the global economy, showing how we cannot view our lives as separate from the technologies we have come to rely on. With learning objectives, case studies, further reading and extra resources provided in each chapter, this book is the ideal companion for
£32.29
Pan Macmillan Why Are We Yelling?: The Art of Productive
Book Synopsis‘This is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better’ – Seth Godin, author of This Is MarketingWhy Are We Yelling? is Buster Benson’s essential guide to having more honest and constructive arguments.Have you ever walked away from an argument and suddenly thought of all the brilliant things you wish you'd said? Do you avoid certain family members and colleagues because of bitter, festering tension that you can't figure out how to address?Now, finally, there's a solution: a new framework that frees you from the trap of unproductive conflict and pointless arguing forever.If the threat of raised voices, emotional outbursts, and public discord makes you want to hide under the conference room table, you're not alone. Conflict, or the fear of it, can be exhausting. But as this powerful book argues, conflict doesn't have to be unpleasant. In fact, properly channeled, conflict can be the most valuable tool we have at our disposal for deepening relationships, solving problems, and coming up with new ideas.As the mastermind behind some of the highest-performing teams at Amazon, Twitter, and Slack, Buster Benson spent decades facilitating hard conversations in stressful environments. In this book, Buster reveals the psychological underpinnings of awkward, unproductive conflict and the critical habits anyone can learn to avoid it. Armed with a deeper understanding of how arguments, you'll be able to: * Remain confident when you're put on the spot * Diffuse tense moments with a few strategic questions * Facilitate creative solutions even when your team has radically different perspectivesWhy Are We Yelling? will shatter your assumptions about what makes arguments productive. You'll find yourself having fewer repetitive, predictable fights once you're empowered to identify your biases, listen with an open mind, and communicate well.‘All you need is Buster Benson. His methods are instantly actionable, [and] his writing is funny and relatable’ – Adam Grant, author of OriginalsTrade ReviewThis is a life-changing book. Read it three times and then give a copy to anyone you care about. It will make things better -- Seth GodinConflict can be ugly. But if you follow the precepts of Buster Benson, you’ll discover that it’s also inevitable, necessary, and even helpful . . . everybody can learn how to argue better and more productively with this provocative book -- Daniel H. Pink, author of When and To Sell Is HumanAll you need is Buster Benson. His methods are instantly actionable, his writing is funny and relatable, and his book is the ideal companion to Difficult Conversations -- Adam Grant, bestselling author of OriginalsI’m a sucker for frameworks, and this is one of the greats. You’ll learn to turn the messy, frustrating, emotional experience of arguing into a fine art. You’ll watch the quality of your collaborations – and your ideas – go through the roof -- Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and IndistractableIn today’s polarized climate, ‘productive disagreement’ often feels like an oxymoron. Benson brilliantly challenges this idea, offering a thoughtful guidebook on how to lower our voices, tolerate tension, and have the constructive dialogue our world needs -- General Stanley McChrystalBuster Benson turns everything you know about arguing on its head. Before reading this book, I never thought I’d be looking forward to my next disagreement. Productive disagreeing is the most underrated life skill you can build -- Ev Williams, CEO of Medium, partner at Obvious Ventures, co-founder of TwitterReading Why Are We Yelling? is like having your most calm, level-headed friend explain how you might diffuse a tense situation in your life and work. I especially recommend this book to anyone who has ever tried to ‘win’ an argument only to end up frustrated with the results -- Jason Shellen, co-founder of Google Reader, Boxer, and Brizzly; founder of A Little DriveWith provocative ideas – and the brain science to back them up – Why Are We Yelling? offers fresh approaches to conflict and connection -- Sarah Milstein, author of The Twitter BookLively, accessible, and practical guide . . . eight valuable principles for turning rude arguments or suppressed differences into dynamic conversations that illuminate, connect, and yield better results for all -- William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes, and author of Getting to Yes with YourselfThis clever, empowering book shows how conflict can be a source of growth, intrigue, and joy . . . This is the perfect book at the perfect time to bring some sanity back into disagreements -- Annie Duke, author of Thinking in Bets
£10.44
Pan Macmillan Your Story Matters: Sharpen Your Writing Skills, Find Your Voice, Tell Your Story
'Like a best friend giving you essential advice. I can’t wait to give this to every writer I know.' - Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie.Why do stories matter? I tell stories to make sense of the world as I see it. The world I have lived and experienced, read about and heard about, and what I want it to be. I tell stories to make sense of myself.Nikesh Shukla, author, writing mentor and bestselling editor of The Good Immigrant, knows better than most the power that every unique voice has to create change. Whether it's a novel, personal essay, non-fiction work or short story – or even just the formless desire to write something – Your Story Matters will hone your skill and help you along the way.This book includes exercises and prompts that will develop your idea, no matter what genre you're writing in. It is practical, to the point and focused on letting you figure out what you want to write, how you want to write and why this is the best use of your voice. Accessible and thought-provoking, Your Story Matters will inspire you to keep thinking about writing, even when you don't have the time to put pen to paper.
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton Whats in a Name
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE EASTERN EYE AWARD FOR NON-FICTION''A brilliantly enlightening book''Michael Rosen''A kaleidoscopic portrait of the UK''Irish Times''I cannot recommend it highly enough''Priscilla Morris, author of Black ButterfliesOUR NAMES OUR SO MUNDANE WE HARDLY NOTICE THEM. Yet behind each one lie countless stories: of belonging and persecution, colonialism and resistance, cultural inheritance and conflicted identity. In this intimate exploration of British multiculturalism, Sheela Banerjee traces the personal histories of friends and family through their names. Spanning centuries and continents - from west London to India, 1960s Jamaica to pre-Revolutionary Russia - What''s in a Name? is a remarkable ode to friendship and a vital celebration of Britain''s diverse history.
£12.34
John Murray Press Found in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of
Book SynopsisFound in Translation: The Unexpected Origins of Place Names unravels the tangled threads of history and etymology to uncover the strange, intriguing and enlightening stories that have shaped the names of countries and places around the world.Starting in the world's second largest country, Canada, whose name means 'the village', renowned travel writer, Duncan Madden takes us on a spellbinding tour through the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, visiting the weird and wonderful along the way. Learn about the Land Protected by Fire , otherwise known as Azerbaijan; drop by Hippopotamus, or Mali; and sail to the Land of Frizzy-Haired Men in Papua New Guinea.Found in Translation will entertain and inspire the culturally curious - armchair explorers and avid travellers, historians, linguists and lovers of language - painting a new perspective on the names, histories and origins of the places we live in and travel to. Visiting more than sixty countries across all six continents, Found in Translation includes the stories of Canada, USA, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, Iceland, Ireland, UK, Germany, Russia, Italy, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Iraq, India, China, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and many more...The foreword, written by bestselling author, explorer and photographer, Levison Wood, sets the context for this revelatory work that is part travelogue, history book and etymological reference.
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Sage Publications Ltd Qualitative Psychology: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisUndertaking qualitative research in psychology can seem like a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to selecting the most appropriate approach for your project. This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the key approaches in qualitative psychology research from a world-leading group of academics and researchers. This Fourth Edition features timely updates that reflect the most current practice in the field. Jonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London. Table of ContentsIntroduction Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology Interpretative phenomenological analysis Grounded theory Narrative psychology Conversation analysis Discourse analysis Thematic analysis: A Reflexive Approach Cooperative inquiry: An action research practice Focus groups Choosing your approach Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology
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Sage Publications Ltd Integrating Analyses in Mixed Methods Research
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Sage Publications Ltd Statistics for Psychology: A Beginner′s Guide
Book SynopsisStatistics for Psychology is an interactive, highly visual, and accessible guide to the statistical practices you will encounter as a psychology student. Its software-agnostic approach keeps the focus on the core principles, rather than getting bogged down in complicated formulae and jargon. This book is based on the authors′ BPS commended programme. It focusses on providing the strong foundational understanding you’ll need to use statistics confidently and creatively rather than the software-specific way in which statistics is often taught. This edition includes: new content throughout on being a responsible researcher, a new chapter to support you in presenting your research to a critical audience, carefully designed graphics to explain statistical principles, "your turn" exercises to test your understanding of each chapter. This book is the ideal guide for students approaching statistics and research methods in psychology for the first time. Roger Watt is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Stirling. Elizabeth Collins is a researcher with a PhD in Psychology. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Why Do We Need Statistics? Chapter 2: The Research Cycle Chapter 3: Variables Chapter 4: Relationships between Variables Intermezzo 1: Correlation Chapter 5: Uncertainty Chapter 6: Null Hypothesis Testing Chapter 7: Statistical Tests for One Independent Variable Intermezzo 2: Alternatives to NHST: Bayes and Likelihood Chapter 8: Minimising Uncertainty: Research Design Chapter 9: Measurements and Uncertainty Chapter 10: Sampling and Uncertainty Intermezzo 3: Uncertain Power Analysis Chapter 11: Hypotheses with More than One Independent Variable Chapter 12: Covariations: Relationships between Two Independent Variables Chapter 13: Analysing Data with Two or More Independent Variables Chapter 14: Which Model is Best? Intermezzo 4: Combining Multiple Studies: Replication and Meta-Analysis Chapter 15: Contributing to Knowledge
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John Benjamins Publishing Company Conference Interpreting: Current trends in
Book Synopsis''Conference Interpreting: What do we know and how?'' is the title of a round-table conference (Turku 1994) organised to assess the state of the art in conference interpreting research. The result is collected in this volume with fully coordinated reports on the round tables. The book presents an exciting coverage of the field, touching on methodology, communication, discourse, culture, neurolinguistic and cognitive aspects, quality assessment, training and developing skills.
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Kodansha America, Inc Japanese For Busy People 1 - Romanized Edition:
Book SynopsisSince its first publication in 1984, Japanese for Busy People has sold more than 1,000,000 copies worldwide and won acclaim for its effectiveness and ease of understanding. Suitable for both self-study and classroom use, the series enables students and business people to learn naturally spoken Japanese. Now, in this major revision, the series has been updated and redesigned to help students master the language as effectively as possible. While the same highly successful teaching methodology is retained in this 4th Edition, it has been thoroughly and fundamentally revised to bring it up to date with contemporary language usage and speech patterns, as well as to reflect the great changes in modern society and culture in the 16 years since the previous edition. New features include the following: Real-life dialogues that can be used outside the classroom; clear and concise explanations on grammar points; usage notes on expressions used frequently in daily conversation; exercises to maste
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Workman Publishing The Knowledgeable Knitter: Understand the Inner
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