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Think in Thai

A Mindset Shift for Fluency

de Adrian Gee ...

Stop Translating in Your Head. Start Thinking in Thai.If you've ever found yourself stuck mid-sentence, mentally flipping between English and Thai, you're not alone—*and* you're doing it the hard way. Think in Thai isn’t just another Thai textbook. It’s a radical mindset shift that rewires how you learn the Thai language from the inside out.This book doesn’t just teach Thai. It helps you become ... Leer más

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Stop Translating in Your Head. Start Thinking in Thai.If you've ever found yourself stuck mid-sentence, mentally flipping between English and Thai, you're not alone—*and* you're doing it the hard way. Think in Thai isn’t just another Thai textbook. It’s a radical mindset shift that rewires how you learn the Thai language from the inside out.This book doesn’t just teach Thai. It helps you become
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The Enlightened Eye

Qualitative Inquiry and the Enhancement of Educational Practice, Reissued with a New Prologue and Foreword

de Elliot W. Eisner ...

Now available from TC Press with a new foreword by Nel Noddings and a new prologue by P. Bruce Uhrmacher and Christy McConnell Moroye, this classic text on qualitative research is ideal for both novice and established researchers. Eisner’s seminal work on mind, education, and research explores the ways in which the methods, content, and assumptions in the arts, humanities, and social sciences can ... Leer más

$33.99 USD

Now available from TC Press with a new foreword by Nel Noddings and a new prologue by P. Bruce Uhrmacher and Christy McConnell Moroye, this classic text on qualitative research is ideal for both novice and established researchers. Eisner’s seminal work on mind, education, and research explores the ways in which the methods, content, and assumptions in the arts, humanities, and social sciences can
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Beauty Sick

How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women

de Renee Engeln, PhD ...

“[Beauty Sick] will blow the top off the body image movement…provocative and necessary.” — Rebellious MagazineAn award-winning psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's mental health, ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Peggy Orenstein and Sheryl Sandberg ... Leer más

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“[Beauty Sick] will blow the top off the body image movement…provocative and necessary.” — Rebellious MagazineAn award-winning psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's mental health, ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Peggy Orenstein and Sheryl Sandberg
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Masterful Microtension: The Essential Element of Powerful Fiction

The Writer's Toolbox Series, #10

de C. S. Lakin ...

Series Libro 10 - The Writer's Toolbox Series
What makes a story impossible to put down?It's not just gripping plot twists, compelling characters, or vivid description. Those things matter—but they aren't what keep readers fully engaged page after page. What keeps readers riveted are the small "sticky bits" of tension they feel infused into every page.The real difference lies in something far more subtle. And more powerful.Microtension ... Leer más

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What makes a story impossible to put down?It's not just gripping plot twists, compelling characters, or vivid description. Those things matter—but they aren't what keep readers fully engaged page after page. What keeps readers riveted are the small "sticky bits" of tension they feel infused into every page.The real difference lies in something far more subtle. And more powerful.Microtension
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Speed Reading In A Week

How To Speed Read In Seven Simple Steps

de Tina Konstant ...

Speed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you'll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Speed Reading In A Week is a simple and straightforward speed reading course, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From increasing your reading rate and effective memory techniques, to overcoming distractions so that you can read in any environment and developing a reading programme to make it second nature, you'll eventually wonder how you ever read any other way
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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

de Laura Spinney ...

Named a Best Book of 2025 by the Guardian and Scientific American"The story of how one language left the steppes of Ukraine and became the earth's dominant language family has become clearer and more exciting than ever before. Hooray for a book where the author's curiosity, diligence, and literary craft gets it all down in what will stand as the go-to source for a generation.” - John McWhorter, ... Leer más

$17.29 USD

Named a Best Book of 2025 by the Guardian and Scientific American"The story of how one language left the steppes of Ukraine and became the earth's dominant language family has become clearer and more exciting than ever before. Hooray for a book where the author's curiosity, diligence, and literary craft gets it all down in what will stand as the go-to source for a generation.” - John McWhorter,
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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary

de Linus Torvalds, David Diamond ...

Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a ... Leer más

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Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a
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All We Say

The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches

de Ben Rhodes ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? This sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches relives the battle over American identity, from a New York Times bestselling author and one of President Barack Obama’s former speechwriters.“At a time of moral and political drift, Ben Rhodes reminds us what American greatness actually sounds ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? This sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches relives the battle over American identity, from a New York Times bestselling author and one of President Barack Obama’s former speechwriters.“At a time of moral and political drift, Ben Rhodes reminds us what American greatness actually sounds
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Truth and Repair

How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice

de Judith Lewis Herman, MD ...

**From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, an essential manifesto for reimagining justice for survivors of sexual trauma.“An extraordinary book ...Beautiful, profound, and important.” —New York Times**The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put on trial, we heard far less about ... Leer más

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**From one of America’s most influential psychiatrists, an essential manifesto for reimagining justice for survivors of sexual trauma.“An extraordinary book ...Beautiful, profound, and important.” —New York Times**The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violence, but while the media focused on the fates of a few notorious predators who were put on trial, we heard far less about
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Are They Dead Yet?

The Art of the Obit

de Sam Roberts ...

"Goes down like a dirgeful beach read." -Harper's Magazine"I almost died laughing." -ROZ CHAST"My own departure would not be so bad if only Mr. Roberts could write the obit!" -KAI BIRDFrom celebrated New York Times obituarist Sam Roberts, the art of the obit: Who we remember, how we forget, and where we find the true meaning in a life.After nearly a decade be... ... Leer más

$16.69 USD

"Goes down like a dirgeful beach read." -Harper's Magazine"I almost died laughing." -ROZ CHAST"My own departure would not be so bad if only Mr. Roberts could write the obit!" -KAI BIRDFrom celebrated New York Times obituarist Sam Roberts, the art of the obit: Who we remember, how we forget, and where we find the true meaning in a life.After nearly a decade be...
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Wales History: A Timeless Journey from Celtic Origins to Modern Great Britain

de History Brought Alive ...

Wales might seem like a quiet corner of the globe, but its history is anything but silent….From Celtic warriors to Roman conquerors, this book takes you on a journey exploring a captivating nation forged through centuries of battles and achievements.Inside this book you will discover:Explore ancient Wales through its oldest civilizations, revealed by archaeological fi... ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Wales might seem like a quiet corner of the globe, but its history is anything but silent….From Celtic warriors to Roman conquerors, this book takes you on a journey exploring a captivating nation forged through centuries of battles and achievements.Inside this book you will discover:Explore ancient Wales through its oldest civilizations, revealed by archaeological fi...
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Department of Fate

The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse of America's Most Consequential Institution

de Rachel Maddow ...

Rachel Maddow leads a revelatory, rollicking trip through the history of the Justice Department, finding heroism and treachery in equal measure—and, in the end, a rescue effort for our battered democracy.Over its nearly 150 years, the United States Department of Justice became America’s most consequential institution, determining the rules and limits of what makes us who we are as a country: our ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

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Rachel Maddow leads a revelatory, rollicking trip through the history of the Justice Department, finding heroism and treachery in equal measure—and, in the end, a rescue effort for our battered democracy.Over its nearly 150 years, the United States Department of Justice became America’s most consequential institution, determining the rules and limits of what makes us who we are as a country: our
... Leer más
Crime and Punishment

A Masterpiece of Psychological Drama and Redemption

de Fyodor Dostoyevsky ...

Traducido por Constance Garnett ...

Discover Fyodor Dostoevsky's timeless classic, "Crime and Punishment," a riveting tale that delves deep into the human psyche and explores the profound themes of morality, guilt, and redemption.Step into the world of Raskolnikov, a troubled ex-student living in the seedy underbelly of St. Petersburg. Haunted by his own existential dilemmas, Raskolnikov commits a shocking crime, setting off a chain ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Discover Fyodor Dostoevsky's timeless classic, "Crime and Punishment," a riveting tale that delves deep into the human psyche and explores the profound themes of morality, guilt, and redemption.Step into the world of Raskolnikov, a troubled ex-student living in the seedy underbelly of St. Petersburg. Haunted by his own existential dilemmas, Raskolnikov commits a shocking crime, setting off a chain
... Leer más
The Importance of Being Little

What Young Children Really Need from Grownups

de Erika Christakis ...

**“Christakis . . . expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence into her book . . . a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis . . . her book is a rare thing: a serious work of research that also happens to be well-written and personal . . . engaging and important.”--Washington Post"What kids need from grown-ups (but aren't ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

**“Christakis . . . expertly weaves academic research, personal experience and anecdotal evidence into her book . . . a bracing and convincing case that early education has reached a point of crisis . . . her book is a rare thing: a serious work of research that also happens to be well-written and personal . . . engaging and important.”--Washington Post"What kids need from grown-ups (but aren't
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The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

de Steven Pressfield ...

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

"A vital gem...a kick in the ass." -- Esquire"Amazingly cogent and smart on the psychology of creation." -- Jay McInerney"As I closed THE WAR OF ART, I felt a surge of positive calm. I now know I can win this war. And if I can, so can you." -- Robert McKee, bestselling author of STORYDO YOU:- Dream about writing a great novel?- Regret not finishing your paintings, poems, or screenplays?- Want to
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Flow

The Psychology of Optimal Experience

de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

Series Libro 6 - Harper Perennial Modern Classics
“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

“Csikszentmihalyi arrives at an insight that many of us can intuitively grasp, despite our insistent (and culturally supported) denial of this truth. That is, it is not what happens to us that determines our happiness, but the manner in which we make sense of that reality. . . . The manner in which Csikszentmihalyi integrates research on consciousness, personal psychology and spirituality is
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The Mechanic

The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane

de Marc 'Elvis' Priestley ...

The ultimate gift for Formula One fans – meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of F1's greatest ever drivers.Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

The ultimate gift for Formula One fans – meet Marc 'Elvis' Priestley: the former number-one McLaren mechanic, and the brains behind some of F1's greatest ever drivers.Revealing the most outrageous secrets and fiercest rivalries, The Mechanic follows Priestley as he travels the world working in the high-octane atmosphere of the F1 pit lane. While the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers
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Spanish Through Stories: Book 1

Mixed short stories to learn Spanish (A2/B1)

de Midas Veraart ...

Series Libro 1 - Spanish Through Stories
Learn Spanish By Reading StoriesAs an advanced beginner or intermediate learner, reading is incredibly important for improving your proficiency. This book is written to provide you with engaging content that will help you build fluency and confidence in Spanish. Specifically designed for language learners, each story introduces practical vocabulary, real-life dialogue and interesting plots to make ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Learn Spanish By Reading StoriesAs an advanced beginner or intermediate learner, reading is incredibly important for improving your proficiency. This book is written to provide you with engaging content that will help you build fluency and confidence in Spanish. Specifically designed for language learners, each story introduces practical vocabulary, real-life dialogue and interesting plots to make
... Leer más
The Silva Mind Control Method

de José Silva ...

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

The revolutionary program that teaches you how to use meditation and visualization to change your life.First published in 1978, The Silva Mind Control Method has helped millions of people create better, happier, and more successful lives. Based on the extraordinary course pioneered by José Silva in the 1960s, this accessible guidebook uses meditation and visualization to help you alleviate stress,
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Italian

History & Culture Through Language

de Margherita Berti, PhD ...

Series series Speak the World
Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word? Then Speak the World: Italian is for you! In her signature clear and engaging style, Margherita Berti, PhD, brings the language to life with culture, stories, and real-world expressions.Through 200 selected words and phrases, along with cultural insights, real-life context, and memorable anecdotes, Margherita Berti, founder of ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Ready to finally understand Italian without translating every word? Then Speak the World: Italian is for you! In her signature clear and engaging style, Margherita Berti, PhD, brings the language to life with culture, stories, and real-world expressions.Through 200 selected words and phrases, along with cultural insights, real-life context, and memorable anecdotes, Margherita Berti, founder of
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The Aeneid

de Vergil, Virgil ...

Traducido por Shadi Bartsch ...

A fresh and faithful translation of Vergil’s Aeneid restores the epic’s spare language and fast pace and sheds new light on one of the cornerstone narratives of Western culture.“Vivid and haunting . . . a model of how to render Latin poetry in English.”—Tom Holland, New StatesmanFor two thousand years, the epic tale of Aeneas’s dramatic flight from Troy, his doomed love affair with Dido, his ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A fresh and faithful translation of Vergil’s Aeneid restores the epic’s spare language and fast pace and sheds new light on one of the cornerstone narratives of Western culture.“Vivid and haunting . . . a model of how to render Latin poetry in English.”—Tom Holland, New StatesmanFor two thousand years, the epic tale of Aeneas’s dramatic flight from Troy, his doomed love affair with Dido, his
... Leer más
Degrees of Dignity

Arab Higher Education in the Global Era

de Elizabeth Buckner ...

Presenting an analysis of higher education in eight countries in the Arab Middle East and North Africa, Degrees of Dignity works to dismantle narratives of crisis and assert approaches to institutional reform. Drawing on policy documents, media narratives, interviews, and personal experiences, Elizabeth Buckner explores how apolitical external reform models become contested and modified by local ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Presenting an analysis of higher education in eight countries in the Arab Middle East and North Africa, Degrees of Dignity works to dismantle narratives of crisis and assert approaches to institutional reform. Drawing on policy documents, media narratives, interviews, and personal experiences, Elizabeth Buckner explores how apolitical external reform models become contested and modified by local
... Leer más
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

de Jessica Brody ...

Series series Save the Cat!
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a
... Leer más
The Emotional Craft of Fiction

How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface

de Donald Maass ...

The essential guide to evoking emotional experiences in your readersWriters might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, but none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers. You ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

The essential guide to evoking emotional experiences in your readersWriters might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, but none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel.Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers. You
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