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Bernadette Swift, a young copyeditor at Lenox & Park Publishing, is determined to become the first female CEO in the publishing industry. But first she needs to take the next step up that ladder with a promotion that her boorish and sexist boss wants to thwart. Seeking a base of support, Bernadette joins a feminist women's book club at the New York Public Library, and soon, she's inspiring her fellow members to challenge the male gatekeepers and decades of ingrained sexism in their workplaces and pursue their personal and professional dreams.

Each lesson of Punjabi Phase 1, Units 1-5 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. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Punjabi.

Mary Karr told the prize-winning tale of her hardscrabble Texas childhood with enough literary verve to spark a renaissance in memoir. The Liar's Club rode the top of The New York Times bestseller list for more than a year, and publications ranging from The New Yorker to People picked it as one of the best books of the year. But it left people wondering: How'd that scrappy kid make it outta there? Cherry dares to tell that story. Karr picks up the trail and dashes off into her teen years with customary sass, only to run up against the paralyzing self-doubt of a girl in bloom.

At last, a convenient and immensely useful learning companion for students of New Testament Greek. Designed for use with Basics of Bibical Greek Grammar, this audio program helps you master all the vocabulary words in the textbook lesson by lesson. Hearing the Greek words properly pronounced simplifies your learning process.

With intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you listening, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, Volume 2 will take your grasp of Spanish to the next level with key features to support and consolidate your progress. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language all without ever feeling overwhelmed.

You can tell by simply looking at the cover of this book that it isn't your ordinary grammar curriculum. As you look at a stick drawing of a young man with a mouthful of 'gum' balls, you know you're in for a real grammar treat. The publisher refers to this book as, "Shel Silverstein meets Strunk & White." Cathy Campbell has a real knack for making grammar understandable but keeping it humorous. There were times I laughed out loud at her drawings and use of descriptive words. The book is divided into 3 sections - grammar, usage, and mechanics. This is no light coverage of the topics, yet ...

We all want to help students learn to read, but what happens when 67 percent of children don’t get that chance? 2022 National Report Card data shows that is the reality in the United States right now. But it does not have to be this way!

From the widely acclaimed poet, novelist, critic, and scholar, a lucid and edifying exploration of the building blocks of poetry and how they've been used over the centuries to assemble the most imperishable poems.

From 1st January to 31st December the listener will discover a curious coinage or a fascinating etymological fact linked to that particular day - from the dramatic true story behind stealing someone's thunder to the original Jack the Lad. Word Perfect gathers all her very best discoveries from the true origin of freelancer which comes from knights who were free to use their lance for whoever paid most, rather than being tied to a single lord. (Also secretaries kept your secrets so were secretries).

Reading is a lifelong skill that brings joy and enrichment to your child's life, opening up new worlds for them to explore. One of the best ways to get your child started on reading is to read to them. With an early start, Infants, babies, and toddlers can become lifelong readers while enjoying unforgettable bonding moments with loved ones. Some children may require extra help, and there's no one-size-fits-all approach; each learner progresses at their own pace.

Welcome to Vocabulary For Adults! This audiobook follows a very unique method of learning to ensure the greatest amount of retention. You will learn easier and remember more. Please note, this is intended to be listened to as an audiobook to get the maximum benefit from it. The audiobook has background music and paced reading that enhances the learning experience.

When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment building and set up a folding table with a GRAMMAR TABLE sign, it took about thirty seconds to get her first visitor. Everyone had a question for her. Grammar Table was such a hit—attracting the attention of the New York Times, NPR, and CBS National News—that Jovin soon took it on the road, traveling across the US to answer questions from writers, lawyers, editors, businesspeople, students, bickering couples, and anyone else who uses words in this world.

Take your Spanish to the next level with this comprehensive and engaging guide, packed with over 40 hours of content designed to build fluency and confidence. Whether you're advancing from the basics or looking to refine your skills, this audiobook immerses you in real-world Spanish that prepares you for everyday conversations, professional settings, and cultural experiences.

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our brains by evolution. The Language Instinct received the William James Book Prize from the American Psychological Association....

· Ditch grammar memorization and speak natural English. This book focuses on real-world usage, helping you understand grammar through everyday English sentences, not theory.· Finally, grammar that clicks! Learn grammar concepts through engaging examples, fostering a deep and lasting understanding that goes beyond rote memorization.· Active learning for better results: This book encourages exploration and discovery, making the learning process more engaging and effective.· Breakthrough method with proven results: Developed through decades of classroom experience, this unique approach is ...

Learn Tagalog for Beginners Easily & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1,500 common Tagalog vocabulary phrases and words that will help you in everyday life and travel! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided!

Dexter meets Grammar Nazi in this psychological thriller with a twist. Seventeen gruesome killings were report across the US, within six months and there was one clear connection among victims. They were all writers. While media was decorating the murders with sensationalist stories, and law enforcement was playing catch-up, the homicidal maniac remained elusive and secretive. The situation took an interesting turn when one day she appeared on a dark-net talk show for an honest chat. Though her reason for being there was not a quest for fame but something far more disturbing.

John Steinbeck's classic story of friendship, loneliness, loyalty, and sacrifice is now available for students at a B1 level of the CEFR. The book comes with an introduction, notes and, a wide range of activities. These are specially designed to further the reader’s understanding of the story and its literary appreciation. The extended grammar practice of the book makes it perfect for consolidating key structures, including the language specifications of the PET exam.

Italian Level 1 Lessons 11-15 builds on material taught in prior units. 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.

You'll learn how to determine your current reading rate, then increase it immediately. Your reading speed will double–guaranteed! Finish the newspaper in five or ten minutes. Rifle through magazines, reports and trade publications in record time. Polish off entire books in one sitting. Plus, there's an advanced comprehension and retention system that will help you understand more.