English Language Development

Unlock the power of COBOL, the programming language that's been driving industries like finance, government, and insurance for decades! Whether you're an experienced coder or just starting out, "COBOL: From Beginner to Expert in Enterprise Computing" is your go-to guide for mastering this timeless language.

Created with the complete beginner in mind, this audiobook takes away the frustration you feel when you fight with your partner, colleague, friend, or a loved one. By approaching the subject of analyzing people from a biological standpoint, you will gain a skill a lot of people desire, but few ever develop. The ability to understand and meet other people’s needs will transform your life. Regardless of the situation, by always knowing what the other person wants or don’t want, you can act accordingly every time, giving you a powerful advantage in life.

Expert speech trainer and veteran voiceover artist Peter Baker teams up with presenter and trainer Katy Brody and offer interactive audio exercises to help you speak English clearer. Whether it's moving to English-speaking countries like the USA, the UK, or Australia, or working in international settings where English is widely spoken, such as in business or tourism, mastering English communication can significantly improve personal and professional success.

Your words speak volumes about you. Listen to Dynamic Vocabulary anywhere, anytime and you'll become a best seller...at work, at school, or with friends. Communication skills, both spoken and written, are critical to success in today's high-powered, fast-moving, competitive world. This entertaining audio program presents hundreds of words in a well-organized, effective conversational format filled with handy memory hooks for easy recall.

Do you want to make the most of the little free time you have and feel confident that you are actively helping your child's communication skills in just a few minutes a day, no matter what their underlying challenges are?... Then you have come to the right place!

Whether you're a budding programmer or an experienced developer looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide will take you from the fundamentals of PHP to the creation of fully interactive, data-driven websites. Starting with an introduction to PHP's history and its significance in web development, this book systematically guides you through every aspect of server-side scripting. Learn the essentials of PHP syntax, variables, and control structures, and discover how to write clean, efficient code that powers some of the most popular websites today.

Useful tips to help achieve a more professional level of speech. Our speech and voice can say as much about us as the clothes we wear, the car we drive, or even the newspapers and magazines we read.

Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom - meaning 'just enough'. At its core is the idea that we can strike a healthy balance with the world around us without having to make extreme changes and without denying ourselves anything. This delightful audiobook, written by Niki Brantmark, founder and curator of the award winning interior design blog My Scandinavian Home, gives a taste of the philosophy behind Lagom and shows how to include some of the principles in our daily lives.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

There is a secret formula for the best sex of your life, but you won't find the recipe in the pages of a checkout-line magazine. Popular relationship expert Dr. Gary Smalley, best-selling author of The Language of Love and The Blessing, finally tackles the topic that's on everybody's mind: sex. With his pastor and good friend, Ted Cunningham, Smalley nudges past our hang-ups and sacred cows to answer the question, How can I have the best sex of my life? The answer?

Travis never thought of problematic language being an issue for him with level one autism. Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age 22, he had always been verbal. It was not until a BCBA friend pointed out to him that problematic language is a lot more than just being verbal.

Big Data teaches you to build big data systems using an architecture designed specifically to capture and analyze web-scale data. This book presents the Lambda Architecture, a scalable, easy-to-understand approach that can be built and run by a small team. You'll explore the theory of big data systems and how to implement them in practice. In addition to discovering a general framework for processing big data, you'll learn specific technologies like Hadoop, Storm, and NoSQL databases.

Transform your communication skills and connect like never before! In this audiobook, you'll discover the secrets of the world’s most effective communicators and learn how to build meaningful relationships, resolve conflicts, and inspire those around you. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal relationships, become a stronger leader, or simply communicate with greater confidence, Mastering the Art of Connection equips you with the tools to stand out in every conversation.

I predict that hundreds of people who read this description will close this page in a few seconds. "Learn a new language in a few months? Are you out of your mind?" they'll say. "It's just too good to be true." And they'll go back to their old language learning methods. You know which methods: toiling away at mind-numbing grammar exercises, learning words nobody uses, and, most importantly, never actually using your skills to communicate with another person. If you're still with me, I expect you to be different.

Are you ready to unlock the full power of AI in your daily work, business, or creative projects? Mastering Prompt Engineering is your essential audio guide to writing smarter prompts, building intelligent workflows, and thriving in an AI-first world—no technical background required.

Whether you're seeking deeper intimacy, struggling with patterns of insecurity, or simply curious about why you love the way you do, this book offers insights that are both enlightening and transformative. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and real-life stories, Anxious Heart, Secure Soul unravels the complexities of attachment theory in a way that’s accessible, compassionate, and refreshingly practical. Discover how attachment styles—such as anxious, avoidant, and secure—shape our reactions, our emotional needs, and even the types of partners we attract.

Ever since I can remember I have had an insatiable desire to travel. I have always wanted to see the word, experience new things, and have a pretty good time while doing it. Unfortunately, there was a rather large barrier to my dreams of travel. Namely the fact that travel is incredibly expensive. When I started to explore my options, I stumbled upon the concept of teaching English abroad. After looking into it further, I realized that it was exactly what I was looking for.

Kia ora. Nau mai ki Aroha. He matapono tenei mea, te aroha, no te ao Maori, no mai ano. He taonga te aroha no te whatumanawa, e rongo ai te tangata i te hononga ki te ao wairua, ki te ao kikokiko, ki te taiao whanui hoki. Whaia nga ara e nui ake ai te na o te manawa me te ngakau atawhai o tetahi ki tetahi, o te tangata ki a ia ano, o te tangata ki tona ao, ma te nui ake o te aroha i o tatou na ao.

Middle childhood, the period for those aged 8–12 years old, is often the most overlooked phase of a child’s development, but it’s the age where play continues to serve an important role in their emotional growth. It’s also an age where we are most likely to stop playing with our children. With over 20 years of clinical expertise and neuroscientific research, psychotherapist and parenting expert Joanna Fortune shares her proven techniques that will enable you to better understand your relationship with your children as they grow.

This 60-minute program offers a convenient and entertaining way to build a more powerful vocabulary. Each hour features 40 words used in everyday conversation or in the media and books that many skip over because they are difficult to define or pronounce accurately. Word Builders uses mnemonic devices, dramatized vignettes, and a variety of exercises to show you how to retain the meanings and pronunciations of these challenging words, as well as how to use them in conversation effectively and naturally.