English Writing

This expanded audio collection presents William Zinsser's On Writing Well, the classic teaching book that has sold more than 1 million copies, together with a new 90-minute section that tells you how to write a memoir.

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With its own nervous system, a microbiome that regulates virtually all body systems, and as home to the majority of your immune system, your gut is the core of your health. Relentlessly challenged by our modern lifestyle, gut health often falls victim to neglect, leading to dysregulated immune function and a host of related issues. Modern science and advances in our understanding of the gut reveals that poor gut health is the hidden root cause of many chronic diseases. However, hope and healing is obtainable through the transformative power of lifestyle adjustments and natural remedies. ...

True Nature invites you on an intimate journey through Sierra Nevada’s hidden wonders. Unlike traditional guidebooks, there are no GPS coordinates or detailed maps—this is a collection of moving and vivid adventures. Each chapter weaves practical knowledge of Tahoe and Yosemite into gripping narratives set in places known only to veteran wanderers. Michelle’s gritty prose is like sharing stories around a campfire with a friend. As you traverse these pages, you’ll uncover clues to secret places, but finding them requires embracing the same spirit of discovery that led Michelle to ...

When Alexandra ("Bo") Fuller was home in Zambia a few years ago, visiting her parents for Christmas, she asked her father about a nearby banana farmer who was known for being a "tough bugger". Her father's response was a warning to steer clear of him; he told Bo: "Curiosity scribbled the cat." Nonetheless, Fuller began her strange friendship with the man she calls K, a white African and veteran of the Rhodesian war.

In 2008, celebrating the long-awaited completion of the English-language translation of The Great Treatise, the Dalai Lama gave a historic six-day teaching at Lehigh University to explain the meaning of this classic text and to underscore its importance. It is the longest teaching that he has ever given to Westerners on just one text, and Westerners have never before had the opportunity to receive such a complete teaching that encompasses the totality of the Buddhist path from the Dalai Lama.

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. ***This special boxed set includes the entire series, plus a bonus companion story, “Hope for Hannah’s Love.”*** Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces...

The best stories about one of baseball's most colorful teams - updated to include their recent glory years. Since 1883, the Philadelphia Phillies have been up, down, and all around. Most recently, thanks to Charlie Manuel, the Phillies have become a National League powerhouse, with four NL East titles, two pennants and the 2008 World Series championship to show for it. In Tales from the Philadelphia Phillies Dugout Rich Westcott takes listeners behind the scenes into the glorious, quirky, and victorious stories that make this team the legend it is.

"It's a fantastic thriller series that has terrific characters, lots of humor, drama, mystery, suspense, and unexpected twists and turns that will hook you from beginning to end." (Amazon Reviews) Bill McGee, former CIA Director and U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, is America's most decorated military man and is the presidential candidate to beat. But an unlikely saboteur promises to stop Republicans from ever attaining the White House again. When an Air Force pilot en route to Japan defects with an F-22 Raptor, it is a national crisis. The intelligence community confirms the jet sits in a North ...

The Upanishads are the most sacred texts of the Hindu religion, considered to contain the ultimate truth and the knowledge that leads to spiritual emancipation. They are the finest examples of Indian metaphysical and speculative thought. Out of the traditional 109 Upanishads, 10 of them are considered to be the principal ones: Isha, Kena and Katha, Prashan, Mundaka, Mandukya, Tattiriya, Aitareya, Chhandogya and Brihadaranyaka. The Ten Principal Upanishads is an introduction of the primary Upanishads to the uninitiated.

The ability to write well is a key part of your professional success. From reports and presentations to e-mails and Facebook posts, whether you're a marketer, customer service rep, or manager, being able to write clearly and for the right audience is critical to moving your business forward. The techniques covered in this book will arm you with the skills you need to write better business communications. Inside you'll find: planning each communication; editing and fine-tuning your copy; building your personal brand with communications; writing bids, proposals, and reports; and more.

When Richard “Frosty” Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: His help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off northern California known as Mavericks, recognized that the kid “had a vision.” Jay quickly demonstrated a resolve that reminded Frosty of his younger self, pursuing his goal with a seriousness far beyond his years. His attitude and work ethic earned Frosty’s respect and, eventually, his friendship.

When Ben Aitken learnt that his gran had enjoyed a four-night holiday including four three-course dinners, four cooked breakfasts, four games of bingo, a pair of excursions, 16 pints of lager and luxury return coach travel, all for a hundred pounds, he thought, that's the life, and signed himself up. Six times over. Good value aside, what Ben was really after was the company of his elders - those with more chapters under their belt, with the wisdom granted by experience, the candour gifted by time, and the hard-earned ability to live each day like it's nearly their last.

Unlock your potential as you step right into the immersive and comprehensive world of "Basic Paralegal: Practice & Procedure." Written by the accomplished and multidisciplinary professional Joseph E. (Joey) Sapp, this book is sure to serve as a sturdy launchpad into the legal stratosphere. You know that urge you've been feeling to excel in the legal field, right? There's a strong chance that this book is precisely where that journey begins. And once you get a taste of the nuanced wisdom packed into this robust guide, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Imagine yourself learning ...

Contains 17 informative chapters for new or established poets trying to earn and make a living with poetry. Gives you an insight into the tools you need (and probably already have) to make a decent living or a fair amount of extra income at writing poetry or writing in forms similar to poetry. If you are able to explore all forms of the craft, your odds increase as to your likelihood of getting published ... and paid! Take your poetry and parlay it into other writing venues besides poetry as well as into paying poetry publications. Includes info on how to print and publish your own chapbook...

So, you've been reading online about all the different methods and techniques to finally call yourself the English grammar expert. You’ve paid all types of people to help you improve your punctuation skills and sentence structure struggles and, maybe, even attended classes in hopes of achieving the topnotch English grammar, writing, spelling, and speaking skills you have been yearning for.

A Simple System to Writing a Gripping Fiction Novel! This handbook offers guidance on creating stronger beginnings, dramatic scenes, and crafting lifelike characters. Writers will also learn how to make their first pages so intriguing that the reader won’t be able to put the book down once they start. With easy to follow instructions on creating a comprehensive storyline and tons of great advice on scene building and character creation, writers of any genre will gain the tools needed to instantly strengthen their narrative. Topics in this book include: 3 Extensive Creation Character ...

For one brief shining moment, the utter insanity that is Tristan Everett’s world makes sense. He’s marrying the man he loves, has a dead drag queen for a bestie and is surrounded by an amazing found family. Okay, so his life isn’t exactly what you’d call normal. By day, he’s a quiet, mild-mannered forensic pathologist, but the rest of the time, he guides lost souls into the light. He’s also averted an apocalypse, stopped Chaos from coming through a magic door, and drunk tequila with Death.

Step inside this captivating account of Paulo Coehlo's pilgrimage along the road to Santiago. This fascinating parable explores the need to find one's own path. In the end, we discover that the extraordinary is always found in the ordinary and simple ways of everyday people. Part adventure story, part guide to self-discovery, this compelling tale delivers the perfect combination of enchantment and insight.

Unlock the Future of Business Success with AI! In The ChatGPT AI for Business Development plus Customer Service Book 2025, Carter A. Sinclair reveals the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing the way businesses operate. This cutting-edge guide is your roadmap to integrating ChatGPT into your business workflows, enabling you to save time, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth like never before. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and step-by-step guides, this book will teach you how to: Seamlessly integrate AI into your business framework. Deliver...