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The Mesopotamian Riddle

An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing

by Joshua Hammer ...

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of ... Read more

$25.99 USD

An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu.It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of
... Read more
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Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster

by Ciro Irmici ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Unabridged

50 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding FasterUnlock the secrets to reading faster and comprehending more with "Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster." In today's fast-paced world, the ability to quickly absorb and understand vast amounts of information is not just a luxury but a necessity. This ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding FasterUnlock the secrets to reading faster and comprehending more with "Comprehension at Lightning Speed: Strategies for Understanding Faster." In today's fast-paced world, the ability to quickly absorb and understand vast amounts of information is not just a luxury but a necessity. This
... Read more
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A Place for Everything

The Curious History of Alphabetical Order

by Judith Flanders ...

Narrated by Julia Winwood ...

Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

**From a New York Times-bestselling historian comes the story of how the alphabet ordered our world.A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling characters, such as industrious and enthusiastic early adopter Samuel Pepys and dedicated alphabet ... Read more

$27.99 USD

**From a New York Times-bestselling historian comes the story of how the alphabet ordered our world.A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling characters, such as industrious and enthusiastic early adopter Samuel Pepys and dedicated alphabet
... Read more
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Transform Conversations: Secrets to Speak and Connect Effortlessly

"Transform your speaking skills! Enjoy dynamic audio lessons that empower you to connect effortlessly with others."

by Jasper Kingsley ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Transform Conversations: Secrets to Speak and Connect Effortlessly⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your communication skills to foster meaningful relationships?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to connect effortlessly in conversations?Your search concludes here!This ... ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform Conversations: Secrets to Speak and Connect Effortlessly⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your communication skills to foster meaningful relationships?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to connect effortlessly in conversations?Your search concludes here!This ...
... Read more
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Cállate

by Dan Lyons ...

Narrated by Horacio Castelo ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

Una llamada de atención muy necesaria para un mundo en el que el ruido constante nos está volviendo locos a todos, y en el que la mejor manera de sobrellevarlo es aprender a callarse de una puta vez. Aprender a hablar menos, escuchar más y hablar con intención puede hacerte más feliz, más sano, más exitoso y mejor padre, madre y pareja. En Cállate, Dan describe su propio viaje para superar su ... Read more

$23.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Una llamada de atención muy necesaria para un mundo en el que el ruido constante nos está volviendo locos a todos, y en el que la mejor manera de sobrellevarlo es aprender a callarse de una puta vez. Aprender a hablar menos, escuchar más y hablar con intención puede hacerte más feliz, más sano, más exitoso y mejor padre, madre y pareja. En Cállate, Dan describe su propio viaje para superar su
... Read more
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Doe en denk als een schrijver

Creatief, moedig, volhardend, nieuwsgierig, solitair, gefocust

by Lidewey van Noord ...

Narrated by Dafne Holtland ...

Series series Doe en denk
Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Als we iets van schrijvers kunnen leren, dan is het wel omgaan met onzekerheid. Maar dat is niet de enige kwaliteit die een schrijver nodig heeft om zijn of haar vak uit te oefenen. Een schrijver dient over tal van bijzondere eigenschappen te beschikken. Waar haal je inspiratie vandaan? Hoe vat je moed om aan iets (nieuws) te beginnen? En hoe blijf je gefocust? Of je nu droomt van je eigen tuin ... Read more

$32.61 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Als we iets van schrijvers kunnen leren, dan is het wel omgaan met onzekerheid. Maar dat is niet de enige kwaliteit die een schrijver nodig heeft om zijn of haar vak uit te oefenen. Een schrijver dient over tal van bijzondere eigenschappen te beschikken. Waar haal je inspiratie vandaan? Hoe vat je moed om aan iets (nieuws) te beginnen? En hoe blijf je gefocust? Of je nu droomt van je eigen tuin
... Read more
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Arabic in 40 Minutes

Learn to speak Arabic in minutes with Collins

by Collins Dictionaries ...

Narrated by Collins ...

Unabridged

43 min

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Arabic 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.Essential words, Asking for things, Numbers, I'd like …, At the café, In a shop ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Arabic 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.Essential words, Asking for things, Numbers, I'd like …, At the café, In a shop
... Read more
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Learn Arabic for Beginners: Modern Standard Arabic Audio

by Michael Torren ...

Narrated by Digital Voice ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

Bypass confusing textbooks and start speaking fluent conversational Arabic instantly with this immersive audio framework. Designed for hands-free learning during your morning commute or while preparing for international travel, this highly focused, empowering method eliminates the frustration of traditional study. You will transform zero knowledge into confident, real-world verbal skills without ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bypass confusing textbooks and start speaking fluent conversational Arabic instantly with this immersive audio framework. Designed for hands-free learning during your morning commute or while preparing for international travel, this highly focused, empowering method eliminates the frustration of traditional study. You will transform zero knowledge into confident, real-world verbal skills without
... Read more
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Korean Folktales for Language Learners

Traditional Stories from Korea

by Sukyeon Cho, Yeon-Jeong Kim, Andrew Killick ...

Narrated by Da Eun Yoon ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

Learn about Korean culture through traditional folktales!Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.The stories—which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses—include:The Tiger with the Frozen Tail: A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about Korean culture through traditional folktales!Korean Folktales for Language Learners presents 36 traditional folktales drawn from Korea's rich storytelling tradition.The stories—which gradually increase in complexity as the book progresses—include:The Tiger with the Frozen Tail: A wily rabbit persuades a hungry tiger to break a hole in the ice of a frozen river to catch fish with his
... Read more
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The Greatest Invention

A History of the World in Nine Mysterious Scripts

by Silvia Ferrara ...

Narrated by Todd Portnowitz ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

The L where a tabletop meets the legs, the T between double doors, the D of an armchair's oval backrest—all around us is an alphabet in things. But how did these shapes make it onto the page, never mind form complex structures such as this sentence? In The Greatest Invention, Silvia Ferrara takes a profound look at how—and how many times—human beings have managed to produce the miracle of written ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The L where a tabletop meets the legs, the T between double doors, the D of an armchair's oval backrest—all around us is an alphabet in things. But how did these shapes make it onto the page, never mind form complex structures such as this sentence? In The Greatest Invention, Silvia Ferrara takes a profound look at how—and how many times—human beings have managed to produce the miracle of written
... Read more
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Sacred Alphabet, The

Language, Meaning and Mind

by Ylia Callan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Sacred Alphabet - Language, Meaning and Mind is a journey into the mystery of words, sounds and symbols. From the first cries of the human soul to the sacred scripts that shaped civilisations, this audiobook explores how language is more than communication, it is creation.Discover how sounds move emotion, how alphabets carry culture, and how the ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Sacred Alphabet - Language, Meaning and Mind is a journey into the mystery of words, sounds and symbols. From the first cries of the human soul to the sacred scripts that shaped civilisations, this audiobook explores how language is more than communication, it is creation.Discover how sounds move emotion, how alphabets carry culture, and how the
... Read more
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Chinese Stories for Language Learners

A Treasury of Proverbs and Folktales

by Vivian Ling, Peng Wang ...

Narrated by Da Eun Yoon ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here!This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them.Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include:"Painting the Eyes on the Dragon"Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle's Stories for Language Learners series is here!This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them.Some of the proverbs featured in this collection include:"Painting the Eyes on the Dragon"Based on the story of a famous court painter in 6th century China who painted dragons, this proverb refers to the finishing touches
... Read more
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World of Pens, The: A Collector’s Journey

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madelyn G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on an enchanting exploration into the fascinating realm of fine writing instruments with "The World of Pens: A Collector's Journey." This meticulously crafted book invites you into a captivating odyssey through the history, artistry, and cultural significance of pens, showcasing them as more than mere tools but as cherished artifacts that tell ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on an enchanting exploration into the fascinating realm of fine writing instruments with "The World of Pens: A Collector's Journey." This meticulously crafted book invites you into a captivating odyssey through the history, artistry, and cultural significance of pens, showcasing them as more than mere tools but as cherished artifacts that tell
... Read more
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Arabic Stories for Language Learners

Traditional Middle Eastern Tales In Arabic and English

by Hezi Brosh, Lutfi Mansur ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Arabic Stories for Language Learners—a language learning experience for beginner to intermediate students of the Arabic language.The traditional stories of a country are invaluable at providing insight into understanding the culture, history and language of a people. A great way to learn Arabic, the sixty-six stories found in Arabic Stories for Language Learners present the vocabulary and grammar ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Arabic Stories for Language Learners—a language learning experience for beginner to intermediate students of the Arabic language.The traditional stories of a country are invaluable at providing insight into understanding the culture, history and language of a people. A great way to learn Arabic, the sixty-six stories found in Arabic Stories for Language Learners present the vocabulary and grammar
... Read more
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L'art de paraître intelligent avec un vocabulaire maîtrisé

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 42 - Développement personnel et spiritualité
Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Brillez par les mots : L’art de paraître intelligent avec un vocabulaire maîtriséVous n’avez pas besoin d’un diplôme en linguistique pour captiver votre entourage. Quelques mots bien choisis suffisent à transformer une conversation banale en échange mémorable. Ce livre est votre guide pour apprendre à parler avec finesse, élégance et intelligence, ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Brillez par les mots : L’art de paraître intelligent avec un vocabulaire maîtriséVous n’avez pas besoin d’un diplôme en linguistique pour captiver votre entourage. Quelques mots bien choisis suffisent à transformer une conversation banale en échange mémorable. Ce livre est votre guide pour apprendre à parler avec finesse, élégance et intelligence,
... Read more
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Korean Stories For Language Learners

Traditional Folktales in Korean and English

by Julie Damron ...

Narrated by EunSun You ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

Discover Korea's storytelling tradition while boosting your Korean listening skills.Korean Stories for Language Learners features 42 traditional folktales presented in both Korean and English, read aloud by native speakers. From clever animals to magical encounters, these stories help learners:Build listening comprehensionImprove pronunciationLearn vocabulary in contextIdeal for language learners ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover Korea's storytelling tradition while boosting your Korean listening skills.Korean Stories for Language Learners features 42 traditional folktales presented in both Korean and English, read aloud by native speakers. From clever animals to magical encounters, these stories help learners:Build listening comprehensionImprove pronunciationLearn vocabulary in contextIdeal for language learners
... Read more
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The Book of Lost Languages

An Epic Quest to Decipher the Past

by Daniel Harbour ...

Narrated by Daniel Harbour ...

Unabridged

1 min

A riveting, immersive, and puzzle-packed journey through the decoding of ancient languages, unlocking the hidden secrets of human history.In 1799, a lieutenant in the Napoleon’s army accidentally stumbled upon an engraved rock near the Egyptian port city of Rosetta. On the face of the massive boulder, he found three different ancient languages inscribed, all depicting the same message. The Rosetta ... Read more

$22.00 USD

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A riveting, immersive, and puzzle-packed journey through the decoding of ancient languages, unlocking the hidden secrets of human history.In 1799, a lieutenant in the Napoleon’s army accidentally stumbled upon an engraved rock near the Egyptian port city of Rosetta. On the face of the massive boulder, he found three different ancient languages inscribed, all depicting the same message. The Rosetta
... Read more
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Le Traducteur Invisible, L'Art de Comprendre et d'Agir avec Précision

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 42 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Le Traducteur Invisible : L’Art de Comprendre et d’Agir avec Précisionpar Eric GiegelmannDans un monde où les mots circulent à grande vitesse mais où la compréhension réelle se fait rare, le traducteur invisible joue un rôle essentiel et souvent méconnu. Il ou elle est celui qui écoute en profondeur, reformule sans trahir, adapte sans altérer, et ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Le Traducteur Invisible : L’Art de Comprendre et d’Agir avec Précisionpar Eric GiegelmannDans un monde où les mots circulent à grande vitesse mais où la compréhension réelle se fait rare, le traducteur invisible joue un rôle essentiel et souvent méconnu. Il ou elle est celui qui écoute en profondeur, reformule sans trahir, adapte sans altérer, et
... Read more
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Japanese Stories for Language Learners

Bilingual Stories in Japanese and English

by Anne McNulty, Eriko Sato ...

Narrated by Da Eun Yoon ...

Series series Stories for Language Learners
Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery—especially if it's presented in two languages!Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set
... Read more
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Story Idea

A Method to Develop a Book Idea

by Jesper Schmidt, Autumn M. Birt ...

Narrated by Derek Botten ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Writer Resources
Unabridged

44 min

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Simple ideas, turned into rich stories.This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel.Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you:How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dryHow to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best oneHow to develop the
... Read more
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In the Path of the Alphabet (UNABRIDGED)

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by Frances Jermain ...

Narrated by Isaac Castillo, Andres Brown, Mary Sexton, Wesley Mason ...

Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

Language: we all use it and few of us think about the form it takes on the page. But how did the transmittal of ideas in written form evolve from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the ABCs in use in most countries around the world today? This work, written by a librarian and scholar, draws on previously published works and also direct correspondence with archaeologists still uncovering secrets in Egypt ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Language: we all use it and few of us think about the form it takes on the page. But how did the transmittal of ideas in written form evolve from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the ABCs in use in most countries around the world today? This work, written by a librarian and scholar, draws on previously published works and also direct correspondence with archaeologists still uncovering secrets in Egypt
... Read more
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L'Anglicisme dans Notre Langue, Invasion ou Évolution

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 33 - Histoire, société et politique
Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Invasion ou évolution ?Notre langue française est aujourd’hui envahie de mots venus d’ailleurs, et plus particulièrement d’anglicismes. Du « marketing » au « brainstorming », du « smartphone » au « fashion addict », l’anglais s’impose dans tous les domaines : médias, technologie, affaires, mode, éducation...Faut-il s’en inquiéter ? Est-ce un ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Invasion ou évolution ?Notre langue française est aujourd’hui envahie de mots venus d’ailleurs, et plus particulièrement d’anglicismes. Du « marketing » au « brainstorming », du « smartphone » au « fashion addict », l’anglais s’impose dans tous les domaines : médias, technologie, affaires, mode, éducation...Faut-il s’en inquiéter ? Est-ce un
... Read more
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English Vocabulary

The Basics

by Michael McCarthy ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

English Vocabulary: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English vocabulary, the way linguists classify and explain it, and the place of vocabulary in our overall picture of the language, and in society. Introducing a range of terminology for discussing vocabulary, the listener is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

English Vocabulary: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English vocabulary, the way linguists classify and explain it, and the place of vocabulary in our overall picture of the language, and in society. Introducing a range of terminology for discussing vocabulary, the listener is provided with a coherent, structured description of what we know about words and their meanings
... Read more
Audiobook

Japanese Folktales for Language Learners

Bilingual Legends and Fables in Japanese and English

by Eriko Sato, Anna Sato ...

Narrated by Eileen Descallar ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Explore Japan's storytelling heritage while building your Japanese listening skills.Japanese Stories for Language Learners features five classic and modern tales—each presented in both Japanese and English, read aloud by native speakers. From folktales like Urashima Taro and Yuki Onna to literary works by Akutagawa and Miyazawa, this edition helps learners:Strengthen comprehensionImprove ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore Japan's storytelling heritage while building your Japanese listening skills.Japanese Stories for Language Learners features five classic and modern tales—each presented in both Japanese and English, read aloud by native speakers. From folktales like Urashima Taro and Yuki Onna to literary works by Akutagawa and Miyazawa, this edition helps learners:Strengthen comprehensionImprove
... Read more

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