English Language Arts

Where do writers learn their best moves? They use a technique that Roy Peter Clark calls X-ray reading, a form of reading that lets you penetrate beyond the surface of a text to see how meaning is actually being made. In The Art of X-Ray Reading, Clark invites you to don your X-ray reading glasses and join him on a guided tour through some of the most exquisite and masterful literary works of all time, from The Great Gatsby to Lolita to The Bluest Eye and many more.

The multi award-winning SmartPass study guide with and without commentary options. This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis for any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Universally accepted as Shakespeare's finest play, we peel back the layers of Hamlet to discover how and why it deserves such a place of honour in world literature.

Have you ever felt a deep, mysterious pull towards the hidden aspects of your feminine power? Do you long to embrace your shadows and tap into the seductive energy that lies within? "Dark Feminine Energy" offers a powerful, straightforward approach to embracing your inner darkness as a source of strength and magnetism. Designed for those who refuse to be boxed into a single narrative, this guide illuminates the path to leveraging your unique traits for influence, seduction, and undeniable presence.

At once a beautifully poetic memoir and an exploration of the various ways we live in the world, A Language Older Than Words explains violence as a pathology that touches every aspect of our lives and indeed affects all aspects of life on Earth. This chronicle of a young man's drive to transcend domestic abuse offers a challenging look at our worldwide sense of community and how we can make things better.

Have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to talk with some people and not with others? It’s simple - you speak the same language! This doesn’t mean that you both speak English or have a similar dialect. It means that you connect with them on some level. In selling, building trusting relationships is all about understanding people who are different from you and being flexible enough in your communication skills to relate to them. This is a learned skill!

Dialogue provides practical guidelines for one of the essential elements of true partnership - learning how to talk together in honest and effective ways. It reveals how problems between managers and employees, and between companies or divisions within a larger corporation, stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.

The ability to understand what people mean and what they want simply from their body language is a skill that very few possess. But those who know how to see beyond the gestures are some of the most successful people on the planet. Imagine if you could understand what someone’s true intentions are, just by the way they stand or move their hands.

The Zen Art of Confidence. Become 10 feet tall and Bullet-Proof Stop making decisions based on fear of failure, rejection, anxiety, and judgment. Break out of your shell and live boldly. All the goals you have, all the people you are jealous of, and the life you want to live are unlocked by one simple key: Bulletproof Confidence. Everybody wants it, but how do you get it? Not just “fake it ‘til you make it” or “just smile more.” Bulletproof Confidence is filled with real, actionable advice for your life TODAY. It’s not generic, borderline useless advice you can read in any blog ...

Learning how to analyze people's behavior doesn't have to be difficult. In this insightful guide, you're going to learn how to master this life-changing skill and be a step ahead of everyone you communicate with. Whether you're about to approach someone with a sales pitch, give a talk in public, or ask someone on a date, this audiobook will show you how to read people's behavior like a veteran detective.

Discover the secrets behind the art of influence to control and manipulate people with brainwashing techniques, deception, body language, mind control, and hypnosis. This audiobook will give you a complete understanding of dark psychology and how this works in influencing people’s minds.

Triangular Method of Seduction & Beyond: Master Body Language, Eye Contact, Influence, Charisma, and Magnetic Presence to Create Irresistible Attraction & Social Power What if you could seduce, influence, and captivate without saying a single word? Welcome to The Triangle Gaze Method of Seduction & Beyond—your ultimate guide to mastering non-verbal attraction, body language, and magnetic presence. This groundbreaking book reveals the secrets of subconscious seduction that high-status individuals, Hollywood actors, and master influencers use to command attention, create tension, and make ...

With his characteristic clarity and elegance A. C. Grayling takes the listener from the worldviews and moralities before the age of the Buddha, Confucius and Socrates, through Christianity's dominance of the European mind, to the Renaissance and Enlightenment, and on to Mill, Nietzsche, Sartre and philosophy today. And, since the story of philosophy is incomplete without mention of the great philosophical traditions of India, China and the Persian-Arabic world, he gives a comparative survey of them, too.

Calvin Trillin has reported serious pieces across America for The New Yorker, covered the civil rights movement in the South for Time, and written comic verse for The Nation. But one of his favorite subjects over the years—a superb fit for his unique combination of reportage and humor—has been his own professional environment: the American press.

Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you—and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer.

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling with Joseph Crown, a seasoned hypnotist with over two decades of experience. In "The Art of Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling," Crown weaves together narrative artistry and the science of influence to unveil the power of crafting long-form, compelling narratives. Through the Constellation Frameworks, dynamic lesson plans designed for comprehensive understanding and practical application, you will learn how to captivate hearts and minds, forge meaningful connections, and inspire change. Delve into the secrets of...

We live in a world filled with noise—literal, emotional, digital, and internal. But what if the most powerful moments in life are found not in what’s spoken, but in what’s left unsaid? Sounds of Silence is an extraordinary exploration of the quiet spaces that shape our relationships, our spirituality, our memories, and even our sense of self. Across thirty deeply thoughtful chapters, Dr. Laski guides readers through the hidden terrain of silence—not as an absence, but as a presence all its own. You'll walk through the hush of a first kiss, the aching silence after a loss, the quiet ...

Are you planning to move to or visit the United States? Or perhaps you're eager to enhance your English language skills through engaging and immersive content? Look no further than "American Journeys: Exploring Language and American Culture." This captivating book offers a transformative experience, delving into the heart of American culture while providing an unparalleled platform for language learning. For those embarking on a journey to the United States, this book serves as an indispensable guide. Discover the diverse tapestry of American customs, traditions, and landscapes as you ...

Stop racking your brain to figure out what others are really trying to say…. know how to instantly decode the meaning behind their unspoken messages. You don’t have to be a communication expert, detective, or superhero to learn how to recognize and decode social cues. All you need to do is to know exactly what to look for and what they really mean.

Everyone has a story, and helping people tell their stories has been Nancy Slonim Aronie’s life mission. Building on her acclaimed Memoir as Medicine, this new guide tackles the short personal essay. With warmth and humor, Nancy provides prompts, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom to empower you to write an unforgettable narrative. You’ll learn to begin with an irresistible hook (“kill ’em with the first line”) and employ compelling direct quotes, drama, vulnerability, universal themes, and self-reflection to get readers into your corner.

Haiku Anyone? Poetry Book, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, covers natural occurrences in nature, animals and moments in time. Some common themes throughout the book focus on ethical impressions: love, loss and landscapes in poetic art form of “precept upon precept” capturing the haikus simplistic and direct expressions.