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Making Sense

Conversations on Consciousness, Morality, and the Future of Humanity

by Sam Harris ...

Narrated by Sam Harris, David Chalmers, Anil Seth, Thomas Metzinger, Timothy Snyder, Glenn C. Loury, Robert Sapolsky, Daniel Kahneman, Nick Bostrom, David Krakauer0, Max Tegmark1, David Deutsch2 ...

Unabridged

22 hours 26 min

Fromthe bestselling author of Waking Up and TheEnd of Faith**, a collection of the best conversationsfrom his wildly popular, often controversial podcast, Making Sense.**“Civilization rests on a series of successful conversations.” —SamHarrisSamHarris—neuroscientist, philosopher, and bestselling author—has been exploring... ... Read more

$45.99 USD

Fromthe bestselling author of Waking Up and TheEnd of Faith**, a collection of the best conversationsfrom his wildly popular, often controversial podcast, Making Sense.**“Civilization rests on a series of successful conversations.” —SamHarrisSamHarris—neuroscientist, philosopher, and bestselling author—has been exploring...
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Meander, Spiral, Explode

Design and Pattern in Narrative

by Jane Alison ...

Narrated by Bernadette Dunne ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

“Doctors don’t imitate Galen. Why should writers follow Aristotle? Jane Alison in her fresh, original book about narrative is our new Aristotle.” ―Edmund White, author of The Unpunished Vice: A Life of ReadingAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s been one path through fiction we’re most likely to travel―one ... Read more

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“Doctors don’t imitate Galen. Why should writers follow Aristotle? Jane Alison in her fresh, original book about narrative is our new Aristotle.” ―Edmund White, author of The Unpunished Vice: A Life of ReadingAs Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s been one path through fiction we’re most likely to travel―one
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Demagogue for President

The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump

by Jennifer Mercieca ...

Narrated by Suzie Althens ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

Historic levels of polarization, a disaffected and frustrated electorate, and widespread distrust of government, the news media, and traditional political leadership set the stage in 2016 for an unexpected, unlikely, and unprecedented presidential contest. Donald Trump’s campaign speeches and other rhetoric seemed on the surface to be simplistic, repetitive, and disorganized to many. As Demagogue ... Read more

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Historic levels of polarization, a disaffected and frustrated electorate, and widespread distrust of government, the news media, and traditional political leadership set the stage in 2016 for an unexpected, unlikely, and unprecedented presidential contest. Donald Trump’s campaign speeches and other rhetoric seemed on the surface to be simplistic, repetitive, and disorganized to many. As Demagogue
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Speeches, Lecture, Presentation: Speak and Convince With Ease in Front of an Audience - How to Quickly Improve Your Rhetoric and Expression, Plan Your Presentation and Shake off Any Stage Fright

by Leon Bahlsen, Leon Bahlsen ...

Narrated by Casey Wayman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 20 min

Do you need to give a talk or presentation for your work, school or studies? Whether it is a short presentation or a longer lecture in the context of a seminar - the conditions are the same. You are not one of those people who can speak without any fear in front of other people and deliver your presentation eloquently and confidently? On the contrary, are you nervous and have the feeling that you ... Read more

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Do you need to give a talk or presentation for your work, school or studies? Whether it is a short presentation or a longer lecture in the context of a seminar - the conditions are the same. You are not one of those people who can speak without any fear in front of other people and deliver your presentation eloquently and confidently? On the contrary, are you nervous and have the feeling that you
... Read more
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The One-Idea Rule

An Efficient Way to Improve Your Writing at School and Work

by Mark Rennella, PhD ...

Narrated by Mark Rennella ...

Unabridged

4 hours 43 min

After a thirty-year career as a writer, instructor, and editor, Mark Rennella has crafted a battle-tested method to help students and young professionals who want to improve their writing: the One-Idea Rule, anchored on the assertion that every component of a successful piece of writing should express only one idea.With The One-Idea Rule, writers embarking on their adult lives and professional ... Read more

$15.99 USD

After a thirty-year career as a writer, instructor, and editor, Mark Rennella has crafted a battle-tested method to help students and young professionals who want to improve their writing: the One-Idea Rule, anchored on the assertion that every component of a successful piece of writing should express only one idea.With The One-Idea Rule, writers embarking on their adult lives and professional
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Wit's End

What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It

by James Geary ...

Narrated by David de Vries, JD Jackson, Janet Metzger ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

"A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom." ―Stephen FryMuch more than a knack for snappy comebacks, wit is the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. In this whimsical book, James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

"A witty book about wit that steers an elegant path between waggishness and wisdom." ―Stephen FryMuch more than a knack for snappy comebacks, wit is the quick, instinctive intelligence that allows us to think, say, or do the right thing at the right time in the right place. In this whimsical book, James Geary explores every facet of wittiness, from its role in innovation to why puns are the
... Read more
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Brief History of Rhetoric, A: The Ancient Art of Persuasion

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Master historical tactics of persuasion to sharpen your communication skills and decode the modern battle for truth. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this deep dive explores how public speaking transformed from a desperate civic necessity in ancient Athens into the ultimate tool for political power.Empower yourself with the rhetorical secrets of classical philosophers who ... Read more

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Master historical tactics of persuasion to sharpen your communication skills and decode the modern battle for truth. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this deep dive explores how public speaking transformed from a desperate civic necessity in ancient Athens into the ultimate tool for political power.Empower yourself with the rhetorical secrets of classical philosophers who
... Read more
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Winning Arguments

What Works and Doesn't Work in Politics, the Bedroom, the Courtroom, and the Classroom

by Stanley Fish ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

6 hours

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fish’s acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the “greatest hits” of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Fish offers insight ... Read more

$23.99 USD

A lively and accessible guide to understanding rhetoric by the world class English and Law professor and bestselling author of How to Write a Sentence.Filled with the wit and observational prowess that shaped Stanley Fish’s acclaimed bestseller How to Write a Sentence, Winning Arguments guides readers through the “greatest hits” of rhetoric. In this clever and engaging guide, Fish offers insight
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Why Argument Matters

by Lee Siegel ...

Narrated by Chris Monteiro ...

Unabridged

3 hours 27 min

An impassioned case for argument's central role in human life, by one of America's most distinguished cultural criticsFrom Eve's crafty exchange with the serpent, to Martin Luther King's soaring, subtle ultimatums, to the throes of Twitter—argument's drainpipe—the human desire to prevail with words has been not just a moral but an existential compulsion. In this dazzling reformulation of argument, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An impassioned case for argument's central role in human life, by one of America's most distinguished cultural criticsFrom Eve's crafty exchange with the serpent, to Martin Luther King's soaring, subtle ultimatums, to the throes of Twitter—argument's drainpipe—the human desire to prevail with words has been not just a moral but an existential compulsion. In this dazzling reformulation of argument,
... Read more
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Власть слова. О текстах в жизни и жизни с текстами

by Катерина Яшина ...

Narrated by Екатерина Радостева ...

Series series Нонфикшн Рунета
Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

Тут должен быть текст, продающий вам идею немедленно прочитать книгу. Но лучше скажите, какие у вас планы на вечер? Стоп. Почувствовали? Только что вы испытали какую-то быструю эмоцию: счастье, раздражение, предвкушение. А успешен и непобедим только тот, кто умеет выражать свои эмоции словами. Лаконично. Насыщенно. Доходчиво. Книга «Власть текста» о буквах, которые окружают вас на работе, в блогах ... Read more

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Тут должен быть текст, продающий вам идею немедленно прочитать книгу. Но лучше скажите, какие у вас планы на вечер? Стоп. Почувствовали? Только что вы испытали какую-то быструю эмоцию: счастье, раздражение, предвкушение. А успешен и непобедим только тот, кто умеет выражать свои эмоции словами. Лаконично. Насыщенно. Доходчиво. Книга «Власть текста» о буквах, которые окружают вас на работе, в блогах
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Ich REDE. Ein Hoch auf Deutsch

by Isabel García ...

Narrated by Isabel García ...

Abridged

1 hour 13 min

Das erste Sprecherziehungstraining als Hörbuch: Heißt es Köni-ch oder Köni-k? Ch-emie oder Sch-emie oder K-emie? Was ist Dialekt und was ist deutsch? In diesem neuen Hörbuch geht es um die deutsche Aussprache schlechthin. Mit viel Humor verrät Isabel García Managern, Lehrern, Schülern, wie einzelne Worte richtig ausgesprochen werden und zeigt kleine Tricks, wie jedermann das deutsche "R" ... Read more

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Das erste Sprecherziehungstraining als Hörbuch: Heißt es Köni-ch oder Köni-k? Ch-emie oder Sch-emie oder K-emie? Was ist Dialekt und was ist deutsch? In diesem neuen Hörbuch geht es um die deutsche Aussprache schlechthin. Mit viel Humor verrät Isabel García Managern, Lehrern, Schülern, wie einzelne Worte richtig ausgesprochen werden und zeigt kleine Tricks, wie jedermann das deutsche "R"
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Ich REDE.²

Spontan und humorvoll in täglichen Kommunikationssituationen

by Eva Ullmann, Isabel García ...

Narrated by Isabel García ...

Abridged

1 hour 18 min

Nach dem Erfolg des ersten Hörbuches Ich rede. Kommunikationsfallen und wie man sie umgeht; wurden die Fragen laut, ob es nicht bald einen zweiten Teil geben könnte. Genau diesen zweiten Teil halten Sie nun in Ihren Händen. Wie kam es dazu, dass Eva Ullmann und Isabel García sich an den zweiten Teil gesetzt haben? Wenn Isabel Garcia eine Rede hält, dann benutzt sie Humor und Flexibilität oft ... Read more

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Nach dem Erfolg des ersten Hörbuches Ich rede. Kommunikationsfallen und wie man sie umgeht; wurden die Fragen laut, ob es nicht bald einen zweiten Teil geben könnte. Genau diesen zweiten Teil halten Sie nun in Ihren Händen. Wie kam es dazu, dass Eva Ullmann und Isabel García sich an den zweiten Teil gesetzt haben? Wenn Isabel Garcia eine Rede hält, dann benutzt sie Humor und Flexibilität oft
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Speaking of Race

How to Have Antiracist Conversations That Bring Us Together

by Patricia Roberts-Miller ...

Unabridged

2 hours 23 min

It’s easy to say that racism is wrong. But it’s surprisingly hard to agree on what it is. Does a tired stereotype in your favorite movie make it racist? Does watching it anyway mean you’re racist? Even among like-minded friends, such discussions can quickly escalate to hurt feelings all around—and when they do, we lose valuable opportunities to fight racism.Patricia Roberts-Miller is a scholar of ... Read more

$65.99 USD

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It’s easy to say that racism is wrong. But it’s surprisingly hard to agree on what it is. Does a tired stereotype in your favorite movie make it racist? Does watching it anyway mean you’re racist? Even among like-minded friends, such discussions can quickly escalate to hurt feelings all around—and when they do, we lose valuable opportunities to fight racism.Patricia Roberts-Miller is a scholar of
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AVOIR DE LA REPARTIE avec facilité et humour

Savoir toujours quoi répondre, ne plus jamais vous sentir idiot

by Yves GAUTIER ...

Narrated by Yves GAUTIER ...

Unabridged

2 hours 50 min

AVEC CE LIVRE AUDIO et ses nombreux exemples " en situation ", vous saurez quoi répondre en toutes circonstances.IMAGINEZ : demain,on vous balance un commentaire agressif. Vous affichez un sourire confiant... et vous rétorquez du tac au tac avec une phrase drôle et mémorable, qui cloue le bec à votre interlocuteur. L'art de la répartie est un jeu pour vous !LA REPARTIE AU TRAVAIL : vous ... Read more

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AVEC CE LIVRE AUDIO et ses nombreux exemples " en situation ", vous saurez quoi répondre en toutes circonstances.IMAGINEZ : demain,on vous balance un commentaire agressif. Vous affichez un sourire confiant... et vous rétorquez du tac au tac avec une phrase drôle et mémorable, qui cloue le bec à votre interlocuteur. L'art de la répartie est un jeu pour vous !LA REPARTIE AU TRAVAIL : vous
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Murder Your Darlings

And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser

by Roy Peter Clark ...

Narrated by Jefferson Mays ...

Unabridged

9 hours 11 min

From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White.With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you go with Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott? Maybe William Zinsser or Stephen King would be more appropriate ... Read more

$27.99 USD

From one of America's most influential teachers, a collection of the best writing advice distilled from fifty language books -- from Aristotle to Strunk and White.With so many excellent writing guides lining bookstore shelves, it can be hard to know where to look for the best advice. Should you go with Natalie Goldberg or Anne Lamott? Maybe William Zinsser or Stephen King would be more appropriate
... Read more
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Purpose and Persuasion

The Power of Rhetoric in American Political History

by Ken Masugi ...

Narrated by Ken Masugi ...

Unabridged

4 hours 13 min

In this series of lectures, Professor Ken Masugi of Johns Hopkins University examines the importance of rhetoric in American politics. Political speeches have, since the nation's inception, defined and shaped American politics. Professor Masugi demonstrates how the greatest American political speeches take their bearings from the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers. As the ... Read more

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In this series of lectures, Professor Ken Masugi of Johns Hopkins University examines the importance of rhetoric in American politics. Political speeches have, since the nation's inception, defined and shaped American politics. Professor Masugi demonstrates how the greatest American political speeches take their bearings from the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers. As the
... Read more
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Rhetorik - Redetraining für jeden Anlass

Besser reden, verhandeln, diskutieren

by Vera F. Birkenbihl ...

Narrated by Brigitte Carlsen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

Dominant, charmant, überzeugend – so redet Erfolg.Willst du bei deiner nächsten Präsentation begeistern, in Verhandlungen souverän dominieren und in Diskussionen blitzschnell kontern? »Rhetorik – Redetraining für jeden Anlass« von Vera F. Birkenbihl macht dich zum Meister der Kommunikation. Dieses Buch ist dein ultimativer Guide, um rhetorische Skills spielerisch zu entwickeln und Schritt für ... Read more

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Dominant, charmant, überzeugend – so redet Erfolg.Willst du bei deiner nächsten Präsentation begeistern, in Verhandlungen souverän dominieren und in Diskussionen blitzschnell kontern? »Rhetorik – Redetraining für jeden Anlass« von Vera F. Birkenbihl macht dich zum Meister der Kommunikation. Dieses Buch ist dein ultimativer Guide, um rhetorische Skills spielerisch zu entwickeln und Schritt für
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Ich STIMME

Die Kunst des bewussten Sprechens

by Carmen Molinar ...

Narrated by Carmen Molinar ...

Abridged

59 min

Carmen Molinar macht deutlich wie sehr unser Sprechen unser Leben beeinflusst. Unser Wohlbefinden. Unsere Stimmung. Mit praktischen und leicht umzusetzenden Übungen, nimmt sie den Zuhörer an die Hand und zeigt Wege, über die Stimme und bewusstes Sprechen besser zu sich selbst zu finden. Dieses Hörbuch ist eine Liebeserklärung an die deutsche Sprache. Es macht deutlich wie wichtig unsere Wortwahl- ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Carmen Molinar macht deutlich wie sehr unser Sprechen unser Leben beeinflusst. Unser Wohlbefinden. Unsere Stimmung. Mit praktischen und leicht umzusetzenden Übungen, nimmt sie den Zuhörer an die Hand und zeigt Wege, über die Stimme und bewusstes Sprechen besser zu sich selbst zu finden. Dieses Hörbuch ist eine Liebeserklärung an die deutsche Sprache. Es macht deutlich wie wichtig unsere Wortwahl-
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Besser sprechen auf Knopfdruck: Mit einfachen Methoden Ihren Wortschatz erweitern, Ausdrucksweise verbessern und zum Rhetorik Profi werden - inkl. Smalltalk Leitfaden & Körpersprache Formel

by Sebastian van Ravenswaay, Sebastian van Ravenswaay ...

Narrated by Frank Schmalbach ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

Rhetorik: Mit optimaler Kommunikation in jeder Situation glänzen und ganz einfach berufliche und private Ziele erreichen Präsentationen treiben Ihnen den Schweiß auf die Stirn und gehören nicht zu Ihren beruflichen Höhepunkten? In Diskussionen kommt es oft zu unnötigen Missverständnissen? Und beim Party-Smalltalk fällt Ihnen jedes Mal wieder nichts ein? Dann schnappen Sie sich diesen Ratgeber und ... Read more

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Rhetorik: Mit optimaler Kommunikation in jeder Situation glänzen und ganz einfach berufliche und private Ziele erreichen Präsentationen treiben Ihnen den Schweiß auf die Stirn und gehören nicht zu Ihren beruflichen Höhepunkten? In Diskussionen kommt es oft zu unnötigen Missverständnissen? Und beim Party-Smalltalk fällt Ihnen jedes Mal wieder nichts ein? Dann schnappen Sie sich diesen Ratgeber und
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Откровения оратора

by Скотт Беркун ...

Narrated by Дмитрий Пименов ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

Веселая и практичная книга от профессионального оратора Скотта Беркуна. Советы, лайфхаки и признания Скотта помогут преодолеть страх перед аудиторией и подготовиться к любому выступлению. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Веселая и практичная книга от профессионального оратора Скотта Беркуна. Советы, лайфхаки и признания Скотта помогут преодолеть страх перед аудиторией и подготовиться к любому выступлению.
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A epidítica como fundamento retórico e educacional na nova retórica de Chaïm Perelman

by Artur Eduardo, Artur Eduardo ...

Narrated by Voz Sintética ...

Abridged

4 hours 49 min

Chaïm Perelman (1912-1984) é um nome importante entre os estudiosos da argumentação, no século XX. Expôs sua teoria no livro Tratado da Argumentação A Nova Retórica (1958), após uma infrutífera tentativa de formalização lógica dos valores. Sua teoria recebeu o nome de nova retórica, porque revisitou as três formas clássicas de argumentação judiciária, deliberativa e epidítica , e apresentou várias ... Read more

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Chaïm Perelman (1912-1984) é um nome importante entre os estudiosos da argumentação, no século XX. Expôs sua teoria no livro Tratado da Argumentação A Nova Retórica (1958), após uma infrutífera tentativa de formalização lógica dos valores. Sua teoria recebeu o nome de nova retórica, porque revisitou as três formas clássicas de argumentação judiciária, deliberativa e epidítica , e apresentou várias
... Read more
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99 Tipps für erfolgreiche Telefonate

Die Erfolgspotenziale von Telefonaten optimal nutzen

by Claudia Fischer ...

Narrated by Gisa Bergmann, Gilles Karolyi ...

Series Audiobook 496 - Whitebooks
Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

Antworten auf essentielle Fragen rund um das Thema Telefonieren liefert Claudia Fischer in 99 Tipps für erfolgreiche Telefonate. Ein echtes Standardwerk. Von Akquisehürden, Anti-Worten und -Formulierungen über Entschuldigungen, Fragefloskeln, Smalltalk bis hin zum richtigen Zeitpunkt für Telefonate. Wie Sie es schaffen, Themen strategisch zu priorisieren und zu "verpacken", mit unterschiedlichen ... Read more

$45.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Antworten auf essentielle Fragen rund um das Thema Telefonieren liefert Claudia Fischer in 99 Tipps für erfolgreiche Telefonate. Ein echtes Standardwerk. Von Akquisehürden, Anti-Worten und -Formulierungen über Entschuldigungen, Fragefloskeln, Smalltalk bis hin zum richtigen Zeitpunkt für Telefonate. Wie Sie es schaffen, Themen strategisch zu priorisieren und zu "verpacken", mit unterschiedlichen
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Les Gens sont comme ça

et autres petites phrases métaphysiques

by Philippe Delerm ...

Narrated by François Hatt ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

« Les gens, quels sales types ! » disait Marcel Aymé. Les gens, c’est-à-dire toute l’humanité sauf vous à qui je parle, sauf moi… Que voulez-vous, les gens sont comme ça, si individualistes et grégaires cependant. On ne les refera pas, c’est sûr. Faut-il s’en accommoder ? À moins d’entrer dans un couvent, la réponse est oui. Alors, vivre avec eux, en conservant la restriction mentale de penser qu ... Read more

$19.89 USD

« Les gens, quels sales types ! » disait Marcel Aymé. Les gens, c’est-à-dire toute l’humanité sauf vous à qui je parle, sauf moi… Que voulez-vous, les gens sont comme ça, si individualistes et grégaires cependant. On ne les refera pas, c’est sûr. Faut-il s’en accommoder ? À moins d’entrer dans un couvent, la réponse est oui. Alors, vivre avec eux, en conservant la restriction mentale de penser qu
... Read more
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The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself

The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times

by Robin Reames ...

Narrated by Kim Niemi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded.In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek demagogue Alcibiades to modern-day
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