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Get the Summary of Malcolm Gladwell's What the Dog Saw in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures" is a collection of essays by Malcolm Gladwell that explores the intricacies of various phenomena through the lens of psychology, economics, and social science. The book delves into the lives of pitchmen like Ron Popeil and his family, who revolutionized the infomercial industry with...
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Get the Summary of Steven Pinker's The Sense of Style in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Steven Pinker's "The Sense of Style" challenges the notion that writing prowess is purely instinctual, emphasizing the importance of reading in developing a sophisticated writing style. Pinker argues that principles of writing can be taught and that analyzing exemplary prose is key to improving one's own writing. He critiques...
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Dubbed 'the poster girl of Palestinian militancy', Leila Khaled's image flashed across the world after she hijacked a passenger jet in 1969. The picture of a young, determined looking woman with a checkered scarf, clutching an AK-47, was as era-defining as that of Che Guevara.
In this intimate profile, based on interviews with Khaled and those who know her, Sarah Irving gives us the life-story behind the image. Key moments of Khaled's turbulent...
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Who are the greatest reporters in history? This unique book is the first to try and answer this question. Author David Randall searched nearly two centuries of newspapers and magazines, consulted editors and journalism experts worldwide, and the result is The Great Reporters - 13 in-depth profiles of the best journalists who ever lived.
Each profile tells of the reporter's life and his or her major stories, how they were obtained, and their...
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Empower your creativity and banish writer's block.This creative writing book contains:52 Original Photo Prompts in Full Color92 Written Prompts with 422 Combinations30 Animal Facts14 Master ListsPlus Tips and TricksDive in and explore a variety of different prompt styles designed to inspire you and spark your inner muse.This workbook is great for:writers who need to banish writer's blockteachers who need bell activitiessomeone who wants daily writing...
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Get the Summary of Mark Forsyth's The Elements of Eloquence in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Elements of Eloquence" by Mark Forsyth explores the power and intricacies of rhetorical devices in the English language. Forsyth delves into the allure of alliteration, as seen in Shakespeare's works and political slogans, and the subtlety of polyptoton, where a word is used in different forms to enrich the text....
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Your Guide to College Writing is a practical handbook for academic writers. This book teaches you the rules for college research and writing and shows you how to follow them in real-world examples. By starting with the basics of paragraphs, sentences, punctuation, word choice, research, and guides to MLA, APA, and Chicago styles, you'll become comfortable with the building blocks of writing in college. When you have trouble with a specific error or...
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He escrito este poemario de un tirón, su contenido me ha aparecido en sueño.
Todo lo que puedo decir sobre este libro es que es mío, he escrito sobre lo que conozco, mis heridas y las heridas de las mujeres. He escrito sobre los abortos, sobre el desamor, sobre el conflicto con la maternidad y la familia, sobre la culpa y el olvido.
Amo las palabras y no puedo soportar que se olviden los instantes increíbles que todos vivimos y en los que conseguimos...
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Hone your craft fast through the power of the short story! Are you looking for a structured and practical guide to help you fast-track your mastery of fiction? Then you need to enlist in Short Story Boot Camp! In this book, you'll get 52 weeks of intensive training from your drill sergeant, who will teach you about the art and science of short story writing-the shortcut to practicing for novels. You'll learn how to: Break through writer's block and...
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At the foundation of Sleight of Mouth is the realization that words can create worlds. Language is a pivotal part of how we humans create our maps and models of reality, for better or for worse. Changing the words we use can shift the reality that we perceive, especially when those words relate to core beliefs.
Sleight of Mouth patterns are "verbal reframes" which influence beliefs, and the mental maps from which beliefs have been formed. The...
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Guardians of Power is a thought-provoking and controversial challenge to the idea that western media is unbiased, fearless and open to different ideas.
This book argues that a corporate media system be never be expected to tell the truth about a world dominated by corporations. It challenges the complacent view that newspapers, including the 'liberal' Guardian and the Independent, tell the truth about climate change, war and problems in society...
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"Learn English Through Texts" is an innovative and comprehensive grammar guide for ESL learners that will help you improve your understanding of the English language through reading. Studying a text is a powerful tool for language learning, as it allows you to immerse yourself in it and gain a deeper understanding of its structure and usage.By reading a variety of texts, including dialogues, articles, police reports, and essays, you will be exposed...
19) Locked Away
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Locked Away is a collection of songs and poetry that I have written over the past several years of my life and have been bundled together to share with the world. The book contains many different themes and aspects of my life, some of which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Follow along through my younger phase in Shadow Avenue and as I progress further into adulthood in Diary of a Sad Soul.
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30-Day Novel Series ~ Book TwoMaybe you're thinking about writing a 50,000-word novel in a month. Would you like to know what you're getting yourself into?This guide offers everything you need to know, and probably more than a few things you don't want to know about writing a novel in 30 days, along with a road map for your month-long, novel-writing journey. In addition to setting the stage for your novel journey, you'll discover: How to prep for...
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