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Useless Etymology

Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

by Jess Zafarris ...

Narrated by Jess Zafarris ...

Unabridged

8 hours 15 min

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasure trove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare
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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Ann Marie Gideon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

by David Abram ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Read more

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For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity
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Short Stories in German for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn German the fun way!

by Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Narrated by Gido Schimanski ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

3 hours 12 min

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
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Learn Italian while you sleep – 1000 essential nouns

1000 Essential Nouns

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Sarah, AI Voice Alice ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn Italian anytime, anywhere — while you sleep, drive, walk, study, or work out.1000 Words is your calm and immersive way to master Italian through audio.Each episode helps you expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and understand real Italian — without stress, screens, or interruptions.In this audiobook, you’ll hear 1000 essential Italian ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Learn Italian anytime, anywhere — while you sleep, drive, walk, study, or work out.1000 Words is your calm and immersive way to master Italian through audio.Each episode helps you expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and understand real Italian — without stress, screens, or interruptions.In this audiobook, you’ll hear 1000 essential Italian
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At a Loss for Words

Conversation in an Age of Rage

by Carol Off ...

Narrated by Carol Off ...

Unabridged

13 hours 48 min

**AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERA HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value.As co-host of CBC Radio's As It Happens, Carol Off spent a decade and a half talking to people in the news ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERA HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value.As co-host of CBC Radio's As It Happens, Carol Off spent a decade and a half talking to people in the news
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

by Olly Richards ...

Narrated by Javier Marzan ...

Series series Readers
Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... Read more
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Calling Bullshit

The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World

by Carl T. Bergstrom, Jevin D. West ...

Narrated by Patrick Zeller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 17 min

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data.Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high
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The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross

A Study of the Nature and Origins of Christianity Within the Fertility Cults of the Ancient Near East

by John M. Allegro ...

Narrated by Martyn Swain ...

Unabridged

10 hours 33 min

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Where did God come from? What do the bible stories really tell us? Who or what was Jesus Christ? This book challenges everything we think we know about the nature of religion: -The ancient fertility cult at the heart of Christianity. -The living power of cultic rites and symbols. -The sacred mushroom as the emblem and embodiment of divinity. -The secret meaning of biblical myths. -The language of
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Speak With No Fear

by Mike Acker ...

Narrated by Mike Acker ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability ... Read more

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Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don’t have to be afraid any longer.It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability
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Mastering Logical Fallacies

The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic

by Michael Withey ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 22 min

Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering ... Read more

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Your argument is valid and you know it; yet once again you find yourself leaving a debate feeling defeated and embarrassed. The matter is only made worse when you realize that your defeat came at the hands of someone's abuse of logic—and that with the right skills you could have won the argument.The ability to recognize logical fallacies when they occur is an essential life skill. Mastering
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Symposium, the Apology, and the Allegory of the Cave

by Plato ...

Narrated by Jonathan Cowley ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

This collection brings together three of Plato's most enduring classics: the Symposium, the Apology, and the famous "Allegory of the Cave" from the Republic.The Symposium, a dialogue on the nature and purpose of love centered around the ideals of beauty and goodness, is arguably the deepest inquiry of its kind in Western philosophy. The Apology, Plato's account of the speech given by Socrates at ... Read more

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This collection brings together three of Plato's most enduring classics: the Symposium, the Apology, and the famous "Allegory of the Cave" from the Republic.The Symposium, a dialogue on the nature and purpose of love centered around the ideals of beauty and goodness, is arguably the deepest inquiry of its kind in Western philosophy. The Apology, Plato's account of the speech given by Socrates at
... Read more
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Algospeak

How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language

by Adam Aleksic ...

Narrated by Adam Aleksic ...

Unabridged

5 hours 46 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways.“Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and
... Read more
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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrated by Daniel Everett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Read more

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Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal
... Read more
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The Elements of Eloquence

Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

by Mark Forsyth ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you ... Read more

$26.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you
... Read more
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Histoire de la littérature française (Volume 3) - L'âge classique

Presses Universitaires de France

by Alain Viala, Nicolas Boileau ...

Narrated by Alain Viala, Daniel Mesguich ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Histoire de la littérature française
Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent des cours particuliers sur l’histoire de la littérature française, racontée, expliquée et analysée par Alain Viala, professeur émérite à l’Université de Paris- Sorbonne, avec des extraits lus par Daniel Mesguich, comédien, metteur en scène et directeur du Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique. Alain Viala nous expose ... Read more

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Les Presses Universitaires de France et Frémeaux & Associés proposent des cours particuliers sur l’histoire de la littérature française, racontée, expliquée et analysée par Alain Viala, professeur émérite à l’Université de Paris- Sorbonne, avec des extraits lus par Daniel Mesguich, comédien, metteur en scène et directeur du Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique. Alain Viala nous expose
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How Language Began

The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids ... Read more

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Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids
... Read more
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Language City

The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York

by Ross Perlin ...

Narrated by Ross Perlin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York. Perlin recounts the unique history of ... Read more

$36.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York. Perlin recounts the unique history of
... Read more
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Portuguese in 40 Minutes

Learn to speak Portuguese in minutes with Collins

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Narrated by Collins ...

Unabridged

39 min

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical, ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Portuguese language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just listening and repeating.Collins Gem Phrase Books are designed for ease of use, with practical,
... Read more
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NLP The Ultimate Guide to Learn the Art of Persuasion, Emotional Influence, NLP Secrets, Hypnosis, Body Language, and Mind Control

by Michaela Morrison ...

Narrated by Michael Lakemen, Dawson studio ...

Unabridged

3 hours 43 min

In recent times, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, has steadily increased in popularity, and it is clear why! It has been demonstrated that NLP is extremely effective in achieving a range of goals in a range of areas.NLP has numerous advocates of high status, including Tony Robbins. If it is recommended by successful people, it must be worth a shot!NLP is the art of connecting thoughts, ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In recent times, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, has steadily increased in popularity, and it is clear why! It has been demonstrated that NLP is extremely effective in achieving a range of goals in a range of areas.NLP has numerous advocates of high status, including Tony Robbins. If it is recommended by successful people, it must be worth a shot!NLP is the art of connecting thoughts,
... Read more
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Chopping Onions on My Heart

On Losing and Preserving Culture

by Samantha Ellis ...

Narrated by Samantha Ellis ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Samantha’s mother tongue is dying out. An urgent need to find out more becomes an expansive investigation into how to keep hold of her culture – and when to let it goThe daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees, Samantha grew up surrounded by the noisy, vivid, hot sounds of Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. A language that’s now on the verge of extinction.The realisation that she won’t be ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.Samantha’s mother tongue is dying out. An urgent need to find out more becomes an expansive investigation into how to keep hold of her culture – and when to let it goThe daughter of Iraqi Jewish refugees, Samantha grew up surrounded by the noisy, vivid, hot sounds of Judeo-Iraqi Arabic. A language that’s now on the verge of extinction.The realisation that she won’t be
... Read more
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Impara il portoghese mentre dormi - 1000 sostantivi importanti

1000 sostantivi importanti

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Will, AI Voice Alice ...

Series Audiobook 1.0 - Impara il portoghese mentre dormi
Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara il portoghese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica. 1000 Parole è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare il portoghese attraverso l’audio. Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere il portoghese reale — senza stress, schermi o ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara il portoghese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica. 1000 Parole è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare il portoghese attraverso l’audio. Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere il portoghese reale — senza stress, schermi o
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Lost in Automatic Translation

Navigating Life in English in the Age of Language Technologies

by Vered Shwartz ...

Narrated by In Sook Diamond ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

The last decade has seen an exponential increase in the development and adoption of language technologies, from personal assistants such as Siri and Alexa, through automatic translation, to chatbots like ChatGPT. Yet questions remain about what we stand to lose or gain when we rely on them in our everyday lives. As a non-native English speaker living in an English-speaking country, Vered Shwartz ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The last decade has seen an exponential increase in the development and adoption of language technologies, from personal assistants such as Siri and Alexa, through automatic translation, to chatbots like ChatGPT. Yet questions remain about what we stand to lose or gain when we rely on them in our everyday lives. As a non-native English speaker living in an English-speaking country, Vered Shwartz
... Read more
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Impara l'inglese mentre dormi - 1000 sostantivi essenziali

1000 sostantivi essenziali

by 1000-words.com ...

Narrated by AI Voice Sarah, AI Voice Alice ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara l’inglese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica.1000 Words è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare l’inglese attraverso l’audio.Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere l’inglese reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni.In questo ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Impara l’inglese in qualsiasi momento e ovunque — mentre dormi, guidi, cammini, studi o fai attività fisica.1000 Words è il tuo modo tranquillo e immersivo per padroneggiare l’inglese attraverso l’audio.Ogni episodio ti aiuta ad ampliare il vocabolario, migliorare la pronuncia e comprendere l’inglese reale — senza stress, schermi o interruzioni.In questo
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