Jade Mosinski: Bee Artisan Art Pocket Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree, come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Pages are FSC-certified paper. Jade Mosinski is a Derbyshire-based designer and illustrator who loves to create beautiful and intricate illustrations inspired by the natural world, using detailed linework. She also likes to create more colourful, feminine patterns, with bolder shapes and imagery.
Utagawa Hiroshige: Sea at Satta Artisan Art Pocket Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree, come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Pages are FSC-certified paper. Hiroshige was a prolific artist, creating over 5,000 works in his lifetime. Here he makes tribute to Hokusai's The Great Wave, off Kanagawa. The hectic activity of the waves is offset by Mount Fuji's tranquility, demonstrating Hiroshige's fascination with portraying the sensual moods of a landscape.
Wilhelm List: Magnolia Tree Artisan Art Pocket Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
A new title in the colourful Artisan Art Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree, come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Pages are FSC-certified paper. Austrian painter Wilhelm List was born in Vienna in 1864. List co-founded the Vienna Secession with renowned artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), exhibiting at the very first Viennese Secession in March 1897.
Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, Executive Size, Lined Interior, 100 Pages Paperback
This Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, 7.0 x 10 in, Lined Interior, 100 Pages Paperback writing notebook is printed to raise funds to support the rebuilding of God's Kingdom. The cover page of this book has before and after hurricane damages to the church. It was the first school and the first and only library in the community. It is a major landmark of the community that needs to be restored. This fundraising project came about by the leading of The Holy Spirit of God. He has impressed on the author, in multiple dreams, to help rebuild His church. What is shown on the front cover page is symbolic of the damages to God's church. The time has come for the rebuilding of God's Kingdom.
Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, Letter Size, Lined Interior, 200 Pages Paperback
This Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, 8.5 x 11 in, Lined Interior, 200 Pages Paperback writing notebook is printed to raise funds to support the rebuilding of God's Kingdom. The cover page of this book has before and after hurricane damages to the church. It was the first school and the first and only library in the community. It is a major landmark of the community that needs to be restored.This fundraising project came about by the leading of The Holy Spirit of God. He has impressed on the author, in multiple dreams, to help rebuild His church.What is shown on the front cover page is symbolic of the damages to God's church. The time has come for the rebuilding of God's Kingdom.
Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, Executive Size, Lined Interior, 200 Pages Paperback
This Works Of Trinity Fundraising Notebook For Church Rebuilding, Executive Size, Lined Interior, 200 Pages Paperback writing notebook is printed to raise funds to support the rebuilding of God's Kingdom. The cover page of this book has before and after hurricane damages to the church. It was the first school and the first and only library in the community. It is a major landmark of the community that needs to be restored.This fundraising project came about by the leading of The Holy Spirit of God. He has impressed on the author, in multiple dreams, to help rebuild His church.What is shown on the front cover page is symbolic of the damages to God's church. The time has come for the rebuilding of God's Kingdom.
Phonetics and Phonology of Ibero-Romance Languages
This Reprint includes twelve articles that provide an insight into the phonetics and phonology of Ibero-Romance languages. It showcases the breadth of approaches to these languages and how crucial they have been in several theoretical and methodological advances related to these fields. Thus, the articles included in this Special Issue not only speak to researchers working on Ibero-Romance languages but also to a wider audience by highlighting how research on these languages contributes to general phonological and phonetic debates. Focusing on synchronic phenomena, this Reprint comprises studies that focus on different aspects of the Ibero-Romance sound systems, including the sub-segmental, segmental, and prosodic levels, and cover a wide range of topics, spanning from advancements in phonological theory based on new data and new theoretical approaches to long-standing phonological issues, to laboratory approaches to phonology, issues concerning the phonetics-phonology interface, experimental phonetics including acoustic, articulatory, and perception experiments, and sociophonetics.
The BRIDGE Method
"You don't need permission to publish - but you do need clarity.Too many authors stall between idea and publication, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, technical requirements, legal uncertainties and the quiet fear of 'doing it wrong'. The BRIDGE Method was written to change that.This concise, practical guide walks you step by step from your first idea to a professionally published book - without fluff, false promises or unnecessary complexity. Drawing on decades of real-world experience in writing, design and independent publishing, Naulene Evans demystifies the process and gives you the tools to move forward with confidence.Inside you'll learn how to shape your concept, prepare your manuscript, choose the right platforms, navigate production decisions and bring your book to market with intention - while protecting your rights, your voice and your momentum.If you're tired of circling the same questions and ready to take decisive action, this book is your bridge.Stop waiting. Start publishing.
The DIY Book Publishing Guide
The DIY Book Publishing Guide is a practical introduction to writing and publishing a first book. It covers idea development, manuscript preparation, ISBN ownership, metadata, distribution, print-on-demand options, and realistic routes to market. Written for independent and self-published authors who want clarity, control, and long-term visibility rather than unrealistic promises.
Lump in My Throat
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, navigating the maze of emotions and decisions can be overwhelming. In this inspiring and deeply personal memoir, Michael Handford - a professor of intercultural communication - shares his experience of a stage-4 throat cancer diagnosis at the age of 42 while living and working in Japan and the UK. Weaving together his professional insights and personal experiences, and through vivid storytelling, Handford examines how communication - whether with doctors, loved ones, or oneself - can shape the cancer experience. He shows that creating meaning and agency in the face of illness can provide a sense of control amidst the chaos. This book is not just about surviving cancer but about reframing it as part of a quest for connection, resilience, and understanding. Poignant, and at times brutally funny, Lump in My Throat offers guidance, hope, and tools to navigate the toughest of times with dignity and strength.
Angela Harding: Long Eared Owl Artisan Art Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Artisan Art Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree, come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and lined pages, the Artisan Art Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, doodles and lists. And, with robust flexi covers, they're easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Pages are FSC-certified paper. Printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding trained in Fine Art at Leicester Polytechnic and Nottingham Trent University. She now lives in the UK's smallest county, Rutland, where she works from her garden studio in Wing. Angela has received commissions for her illustration work from most of the UK's major publishers, and her unique and distinctive style has become recognisable to nature lovers and book lovers alike.
Lipstick Pink Artisan Paperback Notebook
A new title in the colourful Artisan Paperback Notebook collection by Flame Tree, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, with lined pages, elastic closure and crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals and teasing vines or pleasing patterns. Flame Tree's Artisan Paperback Lined Notebooks are satisfying, practical and attractive. Available in a range of eye-catching hues, they are carefully crafted with pleasing patterned edges and a matching elastic closure that keeps pages protected and loose notes securely inside. With soft-touch covers, one ribbon and lined FSC-certified pages they're perfect for notes, minutes, creative writing, doodles and lists. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Lilac Pink Artisan Paperback Notebook
New title in the colourful Artisan Paperback Notebook collection by Flame Tree, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, with lined pages, elastic closure and crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals and teasing vines or pleasing patterns. Flame Tree's Artisan Paperback Lined Notebooks are satisfying, practical and attractive. Available in a range of eye-catching hues, they are carefully crafted with pleasing patterned edges and a matching elastic closure that keeps pages protected and loose notes securely inside. With soft-touch covers, one ribbon and lined FSC-certified pages they're perfect for notes, minutes, creative writing, doodles and lists. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Bodleian Libraries: Hobbies & Pastimes Bookshelves (Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook)
New title in the Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, featuring FSC paper, spiral binding, elastic fastening and beautiful art on the cover. Spiral Bound Pocket Notebooks from Flame Tree offer the practicality of spiral binding with the beauty of artistic, quality design. With stunning covers featuring much-loved art embellished with foil detailing, pages that lie flat or flip over for ease of use, and an elastic fastening to keep it securely closed, these pocket-sized notebooks are ideal for making lists and taking notes wherever you are. Made using FSC-certified paper and board, with lined cream pages. Art by The Bodleian Libraries: Hobbies & Pastimes. The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe and is the main research library of the University of Oxford. It holds over 13 million printed items and these book spines are just a few examples of the beautiful objects in the Library's collection.
Vincent Van Gogh: Almond Blossom (Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook)
New title in the Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, featuring FSC paper, spiral binding, elastic fastening and beautiful art on the cover. Spiral Bound Pocket Notebooks from Flame Tree offer the practicality of spiral binding with the beauty of artistic, quality design. With stunning covers featuring much-loved art embellished with foil detailing, pages that lie flat or flip over for ease of use, and an elastic fastening to keep it securely closed, these pocket-sized notebooks are ideal for making lists and taking notes wherever you are. Made using FSC-certified paper and board, with lined cream pages. Art by Vincent van Gogh: Almond Blossom. Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom as a gift in celebration of the birth of his nephew. He had previously been greatly inspired by flowering trees, and appreciated their power as symbols of rebirth.
Vincent Van Gogh: The Starry Night (Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook)
New title in the Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, featuring FSC paper, spiral binding, elastic fastening and beautiful art on the cover. Spiral Bound Pocket Notebooks from Flame Tree offer the practicality of spiral binding with the beauty of artistic, quality design. With stunning covers featuring much-loved art embellished with foil detailing, pages that lie flat or flip over for ease of use, and an elastic fastening to keep it securely closed, these pocket-sized notebooks are ideal for making lists and taking notes wherever you are. Made using FSC-certified paper and board, with lined cream pages. Art by Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night. Regarded as one of Van Gogh's finest works, The Starry Night was painted during his stay at the asylum of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole following a mental breakdown. Based on the view from his window at the asylum as well as his imagination this incredible painting is one of the most recognized in the world.
Moomin Love (Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook)
New title in the Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, featuring FSC paper, spiral binding, elastic fastening and beautiful art on the cover. Spiral Bound Pocket Notebooks from Flame Tree offer the practicality of spiral binding with the beauty of artistic, quality design. With stunning covers featuring much-loved art embellished with foil detailing, pages that lie flat or flip over for ease of use, and an elastic fastening to keep it securely closed, these pocket-sized notebooks are ideal for making lists and taking notes wherever you are. Made using FSC-certified paper and board, with lined cream pages. Featuring the charming Moomins on its cover. Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist. She first started painting Moomintrolls in the 1930s and her last Moomin book was published in 1977, but her stories live on and continue to be adapted and enjoyed by many generations.
Vincent Van Gogh Set of 3 Mini Craft Notebooks
New title in the Mini Craft Notebook Collections. Three high-quality mini notebooks, each with a different neutral design printed on natural covers, with plastic-free packaging, and ruled and blank pages. FSC-certified. A stunning gift and ideal for personal use too. The Vincent van Gogh Set of 3 Mini Craft Notebooks features a collection of three mini notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful, neutrally coloured design printed onto its natural craft-paper cover: Almond Blossom, Small Pear Tree in Blossom and Flowering Almond Branch. Sustainably designed using FSC materials and with plastic-free packaging, they are sure to delight everyone! Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful to this day. This Collection presents three of his most iconic paintings, perfect for all art lovers! Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts. Our beautiful and luxurious the journals are now joined by these practical notebooks, still combining high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists.
Angela Harding Set of 3 Mini Craft Notebooks
A new title in the Mini Craft Notebook Collections. Three high-quality mini notebooks, each with a different neutral design printed on natural covers, with plastic-free packaging, and ruled and blank pages. FSC-certified. A stunning gift and ideal for personal use too. The Angela Harding Set of 3 Mini Craft Notebooks features a collection of three mini notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful, neutrally coloured design printed onto its natural craft-paper cover: Rathlin Hares, Marsh Owl and Shetland Otter & Windsong. Sustainably designed using FSC materials and with plastic-free packaging, they are sure to delight everyone! Angela Harding is a fine art painter and illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints and her work is inspired by British birds and countryside. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts. Our beautiful and luxurious the journals are now joined by these practical notebooks, still combining high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists.
On Modifying Kurdish Language By Means Of Unification
Kurdish, lacking an active language regulatory body such as a dedicated language academy, has developed without a planned policy, rendering linguistic unification both ambitious and challenging. This book aims to elucidate the advantages and disadvantages of linguistic unification, emphasizing the importance of linguistic modification and its potential benefits for Kurdish societies.The chapters delve into significant aspects of languages in general, examining the role of social life in language development, the necessity for a unified formal dialect, and the potential benefits such unification could bring to Kurdish as a language and, consequently, to the Kurds as a nation.
Friends with Words
With warmth and humor, a popular radio and podcast host shares her love of language, weaving together linguistic history, regional phrases, the hidden poetry in etymologies, new words, and stories from her life and time on the air, now in paperbackMartha Barnette has spent two decades as the cohost of A Way with Words, lauded by Mary Norris in The New Yorker as "a virtual treasure house" and "'Car Talk' for Lexiphiles." Over that time, she's developed a keen sense of what fascinates people about language. They are curious about etymology and revel in slang, are surprised by regional vocabulary and celebrate linguistic diversity. Idioms both puzzle and delight word lovers, and they are eager to share family neologisms and that weird phrase Grandma always used to say.In Friends with Words, Barnette weaves together all these strands in a clear, informative, highly entertaining exploration of language. Chock-full of anecdotes, humorous asides, new words, trivia, and other lexicological delights, Friends with Words also tells Barnette's story--from her Appalachian roots through her study of Ancient Greek, and on to the making of a beloved and enduring show. Friends with Words is an expert, good-humored, joyful book.
Mando's Mandarin Chinese Foundation Course B
Mandarin Chinese Foundation Course B: All About Numbers focuses on numbers and everyday information: quantities, dates, time, age, weather, prices, phone numbers, addresses, and short messages. You'll move from basic numbers to practical sentences like "What's the date today?", "I'll be there at seven," and "How much is this?" This book will introduce 180 new words to students, it will also provide many grammar practices and conversational exercises. Each lesson is built around situations you will actually experience, making the language memorable and usable. Whether you are learning on your own or teaching others, the lessons can easily be adapted to different needs.After completing the book, you'll be able to introduce yourself, make small talk, talk about family, tell time, discuss prices, talk about the weather, leave messages, and share contact information-communicating naturally and confidently in everyday Chinese.
A Book Lover's Year Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2027
Celebrate your love of reading all year long with this Page-A-Day(R) calendar curated especially for bibliophiles, with stunning photos of bookish spaces, literary quotes, book recommendations, and more.LITERARY WANDERLUST: Explore perfect reading spots, from quaint bookstores and cozy nooks to grand libraries across the globe. FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE: Build your to-read list with expert book and audio recommendations and weekend excerpts from featured titles. INSPIRE JOY: Celebrate everything literary with heartening quotes: "Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading."--Rainer Maria Rilke NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Page-A-Day(R) Calendars are environmentally friendly! Printed on responsibly sourced paper and 100% recyclable, with sturdy cardboard backers.
Book Nerd Mini Wall Calendar 2027
A small-size calendar that celebrates book nerds - you know who you are!BOOKISH JOY: If your favorite mug says, "I'd rather be reading," you have a minimum of five books on your nightstand, or you never once though the movie was better, this calendar is for you! CHARMING ILLUSTRATIONS: Each month features lovely art by Holly Maguire that captures the essence of what book nerds love: the passion for collecting, the escape of a good read, the joy of sharing books with friends, and the coziness of curling up with your favorite book and a cup of tea. GREAT GIFT: Perfect for bibliophiles and bookworms! The 7" x 7" mini size makes it a great fit for cubicles, lockers, and other small spaces. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman wall calendars are completely plastic-free! Now printed with an extended paper flap closed with a fully recyclable seal--no more shrink-wrap!
A Book Lover's Year Engagement Calendar 2027
Celebrate your love of reading all year long with this engagement calendar designed especially for bibliophiles. JUST FOR BOOK LOVERS: This weekly planner includes reading lists, audiobook recommendations, fascinating trivia, important author birthdays, and more to accompany the bibliophile's year. BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL: Each week features a roomy grid with enough room to write down everything you need to do while you're not reading, plus a beautiful bookish image, ranging from full-color photographs to iconic author portraits to gorgeous art. MORE THAN JUST A PLANNER: Keep track of your reading year with specialized pages, room for notes, and lists of major literary award-winners at the back. NOW PLASTIC-FREE!: Workman Engagement calendars are packaged in a sturdy printed paper sleeve--no more shrink wrap!
Write Your Book in a Day
Write Your Book in a Day: The Blueprint for Turning Your Book Dreams into Published Reality reveals the secret to finally gaining the clarity, confidence, and creative momentum to write the book you've been dreaming about for years. Drawing on their experience writing and publishing more than sixty books, and as co-founders of Two Sisters Writing & Publishing(R), Elizabeth Ann Atkins and Catherine M. Greenspan present a proven method showing you exactly how to write, publish, and promote a powerful, high-impact book with high energy, fun, flow, and focus-while boosting your motivation, discipline, and commitment to getting it done. This book demystifies the writing and publishing process, replacing overwhelm and procrastination with a structured, achievable approach.Rather than relying on inspiration alone, Write Your Book in a Day emphasizes preparation, mindset, and disciplined creativity. Readers learn how to clarify their message, organize their ideas, overcome self-doubt, and write with energy and purpose. The authors also guide readers through the essential stages of publishing and promotion, empowering them to approach authorship as both a creative and professional endeavor.Blending practical instruction with motivation and insight, Write Your Book in a Day helps readers build confidence, strengthen creative discipline, and transform long-held book dreams into a finished, publishable manuscript.An inspiring resource for anyone ready to take the next step toward becoming a published author.
The Laboratory of Friendship
Discover the untold story of America's most transformative intellectual partnership-a friendship that became a laboratory for ethical courage, ecological insight, and democratic dissent.In The Laboratory of Friendship: Emerson, Thoreau, and the Making of American Philosophy, Allen Schery reconstructs Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau's relationship as a dynamic collaboration where visionary ideas met empirical rigor. Drawing on extensive archival research, Schery reveals how these thinkers tested, refined, and grounded their work in Concord's woods, waterways, and lecture halls-producing not only Walden and "Civil Disobedience" but an entire methodology for pairing moral courage with disciplined attention to nature.Thoreau's bold annotations in Emerson's Nature manuscript sharpened Emerson's language into explicit calls for social justice, while Emerson's lectures incorporated Thoreau's precise river surveys and phenological observations, transforming data into moral exhortation. Schery shows that true dissent requires both expansive imagination and painstaking care-trusting one's deepest convictions while counting tree rings, measuring river depths, and calculating the real cost of simple living.Through seventeen richly illustrated chapters, readers encounter detailed case studies: Emerson's evolving lexicon of Over-Soul, transparency, and self-reliance; Thoreau's seasonal calendars tracking flowering dates for seventy-two native plant species; their joint editorial labor on The Dial amid financial hardship; and the publication histories of Walden and "Civil Disobedience," which expose the economic and logistical challenges they faced.Four practical appendices empower readers to become experimenters themselves.
The Orator's Odyssey
Unlock the power of your voice with The Orator's Odyssey. Blending science, philosophy, and practical guidance, Andrei Schiller-Chan takes readers on a journey through the art and science of our voice.From ancient storytellers weaving myths around a fire to modern leaders commanding rooms with a single word, this book delves into how our voices shape identity, build connections, and inspire influence. Rooted in evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and the author's unique expertise in voice training, The Orator's Odyssey explores how vocal expression conveys emotion, fosters connection, and empowers individuals.Schiller-Chan's engaging narrative addresses overcoming vocal tension, understanding the psychology behind tone, and developing a voice that resonates with clarity and purpose. Whether you're a professional speaker, leader, or someone eager to refine your communication skills, this book offers actionable insights and exercises to help you achieve mastery.
Conversational Thai for Beginner
The easiest and fastest way to learn Thai.This book focuses on the 300 most frequently used Thai words, taught through clear pictures and transliteration, making it suitable for learners who want to learn with or without Thai script.The course uses an immersion-based approach, rather than heavy grammar, allowing learners to build real communication skills naturally. Audio is included to support listening and pronunciation practice.By the end of the book, learners will be able to form 450+ practical sentences used in real everyday conversations.Trusted by Thai teachers worldwide and used to teach exchange students at leading universities in Thailand, this book is ideal for self-learners or for those learning with a teacher.
Explore Thailand with Pete (and Sand)
Explore Thailand with Paul (and Sandy) is a BL-inspired, story-based Thai language learning book designed for beginner learners of Thai. The book follows Pete, a foreigner who moves to Thailand for work, and Sand, his university classmate and only close friend in Thailand.The book takes learners through Pete's everyday life in Thailand, including travel, work, food, weekend activities, and his friendship with Sand. These relatable situations help learners connect language learning with real-life experiences. Through colourful illustrations, short dialogues, and practical scenarios, learners are introduced to essential Thai vocabulary, common sentence patterns, and natural expressions used in everyday communication. The focus is on practical usage rather than traditional, textbook-style grammar learning. The book includes both Thai script and romanised transliteration, making it suitable for learners who wish to study Thai with or without Thai script. Audio files are provided via QR codes, allowing learners to practise listening and pronunciation alongside the text. This book is ideal for self-learners, classroom use, and Thai teachers working with foreign students. It is designed to make learning Thai practical, engaging, and culturally meaningful. Note: This book is designed for upper-beginner learners and is considered Level 2 in the TSLTK (Thai as Second Language Teaching Kit) series. Learners are expected to have basic familiarity with Thai sounds and simple sentence structures.For absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Thai, it is recommended to start with Conversational Thai for Beginners, which focuses on the 300 most frequently used Thai words and introduces learners to basic Thai sentence structures.
Extramural English Activities and Individual Learner Differences
In an era where the ubiquity of the English language intersects seamlessly with global entertainment, today's youth naturally absorb the language while engaging in leisure activities. Delving beyond conventional pedagogical boundaries, this book illuminates how extramural activities, from cinematic experiences to digital gaming, can be exploited as resources for learning English. Employing a rigorous empirical framework, the present research project uncovers evidence that learners who engage in extramural English activities demonstrate higher English learning motivation, reduced English speaking anxiety, and enhanced willingness to communicate in English. Written for language professionals and researchers, this synthesis of empirical results aims to enrich the discourse on English as a Foreign Language learning and teaching. By unravelling the relationship between leisure, motivation, and individual learner differences in general, this book aims to provide readers with important research findings relevant in current foreign language education.
A dictionary of the Kentish dialect and provincialisms in use in the County of Kent
Discover a vanished voice of England. Language lives in every lane. This kent dialect dictionary offers an intimate map of speech across rural towns, down lanes and along the coast of a single county. At once a kentish vocabulary guide and a plainspoken english regional language record, it sets out the idioms, everyday trades and seasonal terms that once shaped daily life. Clear, measured entries and a sympathetic ear make the work inviting to casual readers while remaining rigorously useful for specialists. Entries range from the plainly descriptive to the idiosyncratic, often noting how words were used in harvest, market and hearth. Readers encounter the local rhythms behind familiar English phrasing, a reminder that national language is made of small, living scenes. More than mere glosses, the book functions as a victorian language reference and an indispensable historical linguistics resource: it illuminates regional word origins and the social practices they name. Essential for county of kent study, it complements wider english dialect studies and belongs on any language researchers' collection. Local history enthusiasts will relish the colour and specificity; students of nineteenth century England will find evidence of speech patterns and social vocabulary; collectors of classic literature will prize its authenticity as a store of british provincialisms. For those engaged in etymology or oral history, the book supplies tangible traces of speech to compare with parish records, letters and newspapers. It is an accessible reference for language teachers, writers and anyone seeking authentic regional voice in historical fiction or local studies. As a bridge between lexicography and social history, it rewards slow reading and episodic browsing alike. Whether dipped into for curiosity or consulted for scholarship, the volume reveals how words hold place and memory. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
Everyday sentences in spoken English, in phonetic transcription with intonation marks (For the use of Foreign Students)
Everyday speech laid bare - in sound. Speak with rhythm and confidence. Harold E. Palmer's Everyday Sentences in Spoken English is an early 20th century textbook that sets out practical english sentences in phonetic transcription with clear intonation marks to reveal the melody of everyday talk. At once a spoken english practice guide and an intonation training book, it supplies everyday conversation phrases arranged to build instinct for rhythm, stress and pitch; a steady pronunciation improvement resource for teachers, a trusted esl student reference and a compact tool for self-study english speaking. The layout favours short exchanges and repeatable patterns, so learners can move from reading to speaking without a long detour into theory. The english phonetic transcription is presented with didactic clarity, and the focus on spoken rhythm makes the material especially useful for drilling connected speech and mastering natural flow. Whether used in class or at home, these practical english sentences function as immediate, usable models during broader english language learning. Valued both for its pedagogy and its place in educational history, the volume belongs to the harold e palmer collection of teaching works and illustrates early 20th century approaches to spoken instruction. Palmer's emphasis on sound and usage rather than abstract grammar captures a formative strand in modern language teaching, so the book remains relevant to teachers, linguists and enthusiasts interested in the roots of method. As a british english resource it offers authentic period perspective alongside practical application; casual learners will find hands-on drills while classic-literature collectors and academic libraries gain an attractive historical exemplar. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Accessible and authoritative, this edition sits equally well on a learner's desk and a collector's shelf.
An English grammar; methodical, analytical, and historical. With a treatise on the orthography, prosody, inflections and syntax of the English tongue; and numerous authorities cited in order of histor
Measured, forensic and richly informed, Maetzner's An English Grammar offers a rare synthesis of analytical rigour and historical sweep. A compendium of historical grammar. Part English grammar reference and part comparative grammar studies, it functions as an analytical grammar guide and a methodical historical grammar study, laying out syntax and inflection analysis alongside precise consideration of orthography and prosody. The author arranges numerous authorities in order of historical development, using comparative examples to map patterns of change and to illuminate strands of English language development that remain relevant to readers and scholars. Rooted in nineteenth century linguistics and attuned to the idioms of Victorian era English, the work functions as an academic linguistics resource while remaining readable to an interested general reader. Its prose privileges clarity over ornament: technical points are supported by evidence rather than assertion, and careful exposition makes complex forms accessible. The book suits classroom and private study alike; useful to students and tutors within a university English curriculum, valuable to researchers of comparative grammar studies, and compelling as a classic grammar compendium for collectors. Its significance is twofold: as a document of scholarly method in its time and as a durable reference that deepens understanding of the English tongue. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Elegant in argument and exact in detail, this edition speaks to lovers of language and to libraries that curate Victorian-era scholarship. Casual readers with an appetite for the roots of modern usage find lucid pathways; collectors of nineteenth century linguistics and classic grammar compendia recognise its value as a cultural treasure and a distinguished addition to any study. Its authority endures across generations and invites study.
The dialect of the English gypsies (Second Edition)
A rare window into the speech and lives of England's travelling communities. Language lives in every line. C. Smart's The dialect of the English gypsies (Second Edition) is a rigorous romani language study and a compact linguistic history book, assembling vocabulary and dialectal observation from the nineteenth century into a clear, methodical account. Smart's prose is unadorned but observant; the work balances the exactitude expected of a historical linguistics text with an immediacy that keeps terms and usages intelligible to non-specialists. As an english dialects reference it offers not only lists of forms but an accessible romani-english vocabulary that invites further enquiry into how speech and society met. The tone is observational rather than sensational, privileging precise terms over anecdote. A measured, humane record anchored in careful observation. Historically significant and quietly influential, the volume sits within nineteenth-century linguistics and early comparative work that shaped modern comparative dialectology. Its intersections with folklore and language make it a useful companion for researchers of gypsy culture research and for students of victorian england studies seeking cultural as well as linguistic context. Presented as an academic language collection, it doubles as a language scholars resource: a succinct snapshot of contact, borrowing and survival in speech that continues to inform contemporary studies. It remains frequently cited in modern surveys of language contact and dialect change. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Clear enough for the casual reader while substantial enough for specialist enquiry, it sits equally well on introductory reading lists and on the shelves of classic-literature collectors who prize provenance and quietly important scholarship. Collectors value the balance of readable prose and archival detail.
Learn Malayalam in Australia with Jesus
This book is first of its kind to learn all Malayalam -CONSONANTS & VOWELS in Australia with Jesus. It is a great workbook for kids in Sunday Schools in Australia to learn Malayalam the Christian way.
Notebook Notions
Many teachers don't see themselves as writers - a disconnect often rooted in their own restrictive school experiences where writing meant following rigid assignments with little room for creative freedom. Yet writing alongside students transforms teaching, allowing educators to demonstrate the authentic struggles and joys of the writing process while building their own confidence with words. In Notebook Notions, experienced educator and writer Alan j Wright shares the lessons learned across a rewarding career, revealing how the simple act of keeping a writer's notebook can revolutionise both your teaching practice and your relationship with writing itself.Drawing from years of experience as a teacher who writes - and a writer who teaches - Alan offers practical wisdom on launching and sustaining a writer's notebook practice. From collecting raw ideas and embracing inspiration to moving notebook entries into finished projects, this book provides a clear pathway for educators ready to model genuine writer agency in their classrooms. With warmth and candour, Alan reminds us that becoming a writer requires the same courage as learning to ride a bicycle: you must simply climb on and start pedalling. Your notebook journey begins with daring to fill that first blank page.
Write the Book That Changes Everything
You don't need to be a writer to write the book that changes everything.Write the Book That Changes Everything is the definitive roadmap for entrepreneurs, coaches, and experts ready to turn their story, strategy, and skills into a bestselling book that fuels their business and amplifies their brand.Drawing from years of experience helping dozens of thought leaders publish, Samantha Moonsammy and Simar Nounou of Lucky Book Publishing reveal the proven framework behind their mantra: Write the Book. Build the Business. Be the Brand.Inside, you'll learn how to: Find the book idea that aligns perfectly with your business goalsBuild your "Book-to-Business" model before writing a single wordWrite faster using the Brain Dump Method and proven chapter structureCraft titles, covers, and messaging that attract your ideal readers and clientsUse your book to open doors to media, speaking, and high-value opportunitiesThrough real author stories and field-tested strategies, this book transforms writing from a creative struggle into a business-growth strategy. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or founder ready to scale your influence, you'll finish with a complete blueprint for turning your book into a movement.If you've ever said "I've always wanted to write a book, but...," it's time to finish the sentence-and start the legacy. Your message matters. Your story will ripple farther than you can imagine.This is your sign. It's time to write the book only you can write.Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now!
Spotify for Authors
Forget everything you know about selling audiobooks; the rules changed in 2026. This book is the ultimate operating manual for the modern "Spotify for Authors" ecosystem. It breaks down the massive shift from the old "credit-based" retail model to the new "access-based" streaming economy. You will find a complete guide to the "Voices by INaudio" distribution pipeline and how it differs from direct ingestion. The content explains the critical "15-hour monthly cap" and how to use it to your advantage. It details the technical requirements for "lossless" FLAC audio and square cover art. You will learn how to read "Heatmap" analytics to spot exactly where listeners drop off. It covers the legal landscape, including the ELVIS Act and "Digital Replica" riders for AI voices. It teaches you to use "Redemption Codes" as data fuel rather than just free gifts. It explains the "2T-HGNN" recommendation algorithm and how to optimize your metadata for it. You will discover strategies for "Audiobook Selects" and short-form content. It guides you on using "Canvas" visuals and "Clips" to market to Gen Z. It explores the "Romantasy" boom and how to target cross-over audiences. This book provides a competitive advantage by treating your audiobook as a multimedia asset rather than a static file, a strategy most older guides completely miss. While other books focus on "unit sales," this guide teaches you to maximize "Consumption Hours" and "Try-Rates," which are the real currency of 2026. It offers a unique deep dive into the "Spotify Audiobook Selects" program, showing you how to pitch novellas to become "loss leaders" for your career. It explains the "Cliffhanger Economy," teaching you to structure your narrative to hook streamers before their monthly allowance runs out. It moves beyond basic marketing to "Algorithmic Velocity," showing you how to coordinate "Pre-Saves" and "Countdown Pages" to spike your ranking on release day. It also integrates "merch shelf" strategies directly into the listening experience, turning fans into customers instantly. This is not just about writing; it is about engineering a career in the "Audio-First" era. In the 2026 landscape, you are no longer just a writer; you are a "hybrid creative" managing a complex digital ecosystem. This book reveals the secrets of the "Interest Graph," teaching you to target listeners based on their podcast habits and moods rather than just broad genres. You will learn to use "Semantic SEO" to ensure your book answers the specific, emotional prompts of the new "Agentic AI" search tools. The guide even covers "Hyper-Localization," showing you how to find your tribe in specific cities like Austin or Sao Paulo using geographic data. Whether you are navigating the "SAG-AFTRA 2025" agreements for human talent or utilizing ethical AI for backlist translation, this book provides the blueprint. It transforms the daunting "Spotify for Authors" dashboard from a confusion of numbers into a clear "cockpit" for your business. Disclaimer: This book is an independent publication by Azhar ul Haque Sario and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Spotify AB or its board. All references to "Spotify," "Spotify for Authors," and related trademarks are used under the doctrine of nominative fair use for educational and descriptive purposes only.
The Modern Author's Playbook
Jasveer Singh Dangi, author of Chasing Shadows: A Novel, The Hunter series, and numerous other fiction and non-fiction titles, is proud to bring you this empowering guide for writers.We are living in the most exciting era for authors. The walls that once kept writers from sharing their work with the world have crumbled. Today, with just a computer and an internet connection, anyone can write, publish, and reach readers across the globe. Yet with these new opportunities comes a challenge: standing out in a crowded, competitive marketplace.This book is your step-by-step roadmap for navigating the modern publishing landscape. Drawing on more than eight years of experience across traditional publishing, self-publishing, and even vanity presses, Jasveer distills hard-earned lessons, practical tips, and proven strategies to help you succeed.Inside, you'll discover: The formats your book can take-ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobookThe publishing paths available-traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid modelsTools, marketing strategies, and mindset shifts to transform your manuscript into a bookWhether you are writing your very first draft or working to expand your author career, this guide will give you the insights, confidence, and practical know-how to turn your ideas into published books-and connect with readers in meaningful, lasting ways.
KDP - HOW TO SELF - PUBLISH YOUR BOOK ON AMAZON-The Beginner's Guide
Do you want to publish a book on Amazon that reaches more reader and sells?Do you like writing but the thought of publishing scares you?If you don't know much about publishing, don't worry. We are going to start at the beginning.There are several Key elements to successful publishing: Your Commitment - There's an old saying "when your book is 90% written you are only half way there." Identifying your genre - Knowing your market helps to target to that market. A Launch schedule - putting all the elements in the right order can save you a lot of stress. The book content ­- Your reader will respect quality content. The book cover ­- It turns out that readers do judge a book by its cover. The book title - Matching the title with the cover is one of your main book marketing tools. The Amazon book description ­- This is part of your sales funnel and a chance to help sell your book. Your media pack ­- As an indie author you need to be ready to market your book and yourself. Amazon reviews - Seen by some as the Holy Grail, these can make or break your book sales. Amazon Book Ads - Targeted marketing to readers can give you a great return on your investment. Other book formats ­- Once you have your content why stop at Kindle books? Grab this book now and let's get started on your publishing journey.
Speaking by the Numbers
It's not just what you say, but how you say it.Good communicators know this, but it's often easier said than done. Teachers, leaders, and speakers are often left bewildered, wondering why the content that was so carefully planned and delivered seems to fall flat with the audience. The art of communication requires more than the transfer of information; it both connects with and engages the hearer. To communicate well, speakers must understand both their audience and themselves.Speaking by the Numbers offers a strategy that combines communication principles with Enneagram wisdom to help leaders, pastors, and teachers understand how to convey content in ways that both inspire and connect with their audiences. Using the Enneagram wisdom of triads and stances, communicators can learn insight into the ways that various Enneagram numbers receive and process information. Sean Palmer draws from his extensive experience as a public speaker to develop communication strategies that lead to connection, transformation, and mobilization of audiences. Providing real examples of speeches and messages he has given, Palmer shows how he uses the Enneagram to craft a message that connects with his audience. A healthy marriage of Enneagram wisdom and communication skill can help us speak with clarity into the heart of where people live, love, and experience life.
Toastmasters Secret
Do you want to harness the full potential of the Competent Communicator program in Toastmasters? Are you a toastmaster who is serious about being good at Public Speaking? A time-tested way to become good at public speaking is to earn the competent communicator award in toastmasters. Chances are that you have taken some projects after reading the 'Competent Communicator' manual. The problem? You might be taking a long time to implement the objectives. Your problem can be solved using ' Toastmaster's Secret'. Toastmaster's Secret will act as a guide that can show you the tested path for every speech project. The aim of 'Toastmaster's Secret: A Practical Guide to Become a Competent Communicator in Public Speaking', is to help you get most out of your competent communicator journey and become really good at Public Speaking. By following the speech examples, analysis and the mechanics - you will be ready to give speeches in the least interval of time, give speeches without missing any objectives and give speeches to genuinely grow as a speaker. From Toastmaster's Secret, You will learn: - To answer a set of questions and form an Ice Breaker speech! - A model script for an Ice Breaker speech and speech analysis in a table format to indicate the incorporation of different objectives- Delivery techniques to be used before, on and after the D-day of your Ice breaker speech- A model script for project on Organizing a Speech along with speech analysis - The different distracting mechanisms that need to be eliminated and 2 key delivery techniques that will change your game of speaking- A model script for project on Get to the Point along with speech analysis- A model script for project on Usage of Words and analysis in a table format to cite the implementation of different rhetorical devices, direct verbs, and other objectives of the project - A model script for the project on Body Language and speech analysis - Techniques on how to use stance, movement, eye contact, facial expressions and gestures for your speech - A model script for the project on Vocal Variety along with speech analysis- Techniques on how to: sound clear, find your optimum tone, use emotion for your speech- A model script for project on Research Your Topic and analysis of the script indicating the use of research, facts, and figures in your speech project- A model script citing the use of visual aids for the project on Visual Aids & specific ideas to help you find topics along with right techniques to use power point. - A model script for projects on 'Persuade Your Audience' and 'Inspire Your Audience' and analysis of the script - Speech Topic Ideas for different general purposes - Informational, Entertaining, Persuasive and Inspiring Speeches and much more....Claim your copy now!
Connect Using Humor and Story
Create Connection with your Audience without Hoping or Guessing.Imagine how you would feel when people are cheering, applauding and saying wow after your presentation. What if a few secrets could help you give a speech where an audience member comes and says, I felt you were just talking to me . Multiple Award winning speaker, Ramakrishna Reddy, presents the secrets, tools and devices that helped him create 18 laughs 3 applauses in a 7-minute persuasive speech in his book Connect with Humor and Story . This is not theory. It s absolute content based on his research, his experience and his testing.In this book, you ll learn: How to convert a real world experience into a humorous story How to synergize a story and speech structure by using SST technique How to open a speech with a story in the right way (many get it wrong all the time) A proven thesis to maximize and virtually guarantee your success to create humor Seven humor devices that you MUST know to leverage the humor creation process The best-kept secret to create the persuasive effect in the audiences mind How to craft a message that does not look preachy yet persuade your audience What it takes to create applause during the course (not after) of the speech Eleven Editing strategies that nobody teaches Twelve Execution strategies that is rarely talked.... Buy this book NOW to create a connection with the audience through story and humor Pick up your copy today!
21 Productivity Hacks for Freelance Writers
No one can make you more time (except in the realm of Science Fiction), but there are things you can do to get your work done faster, so you have more time available to do the things you want to do. This book is for you if you are a freelance writer, whether fiction or non-fiction. You may write books, reports, articles, or blog posts. Your primary tool is your brain. You think for a living. You probably sit behind a computer, notepad, or microphone a lot, whether in your home office, at a coffee shop, at the library, or at the beach. Ms. Winters reviews a variety of practices to help you reduce busy work and wasted time, and practices that help you be more efficient when doing productive work. An extra 'bonus' hack is specifically addressed to those who are less effective due to anxiety.
Public Speaking Topic Secrets For College, Community, Toastmasters and TED talks
Stuck for a speech presentation because of lack of a speech topic idea? Do you want to Rock at your college, community, toastmasters or TED talks? "Public Speaking Topic Secrets for College, Community, Toastmasters and TED talks" will help you discover your perfect topic. You'll be able generate topics based on your purpose, whether you want to inform, entertain, persuade or inspire. 70+ Pathways to Help You Find the Best Speech Topic Idea That You'd Love to Present: Hence, you'll be able to: - Stop wasting days and nights thinking of a speech topic - Invest your time productively by only focusing on crafting your speech - Get 27 surefire ways to find an Idea for writing Informational Speeches - Get ideas to write your short description to send to TED curator about your TED talk - Focus on 7 key areas in your life to generate topic ideas for entertaining speeches - Get ideas for writing memorable speeches at your toastmasters club - Get 15 surefire ways to find ideas for Persuasive speeches inspired by 4 World Championship speeches and 11 TED speeches - Stand out with your presentation in your community or college - Get topic ideas for toastmasters humorous or International speech contests - Get 21 surefire ways to find ideas for Inspiring speeches inspired by 11 World Championship speeches and 8 TED speeches Ready to get started? Claim your copy NOW!
Connect Using Humor and Story
Create Connection with your Audience without Hoping or Guessing.Imagine how you would feel when people are cheering, applauding and saying wow after your presentation. What if a few secrets could help you give a speech where an audience member comes and says, I felt you were just talking to me . Multiple Award winning speaker, Ramakrishna Reddy, presents the secrets, tools and devices that helped him create 18 laughs 3 applauses in a 7-minute persuasive speech in his book Connect with Humor and Story . This is not theory. It s absolute content based on his research, his experience and his testing.In this book, you ll learn: How to convert a real world experience into a humorous story How to synergize a story and speech structure by using SST technique How to open a speech with a story in the right way (many get it wrong all the time) A proven thesis to maximize and virtually guarantee your success to create humor Seven humor devices that you MUST know to leverage the humor creation process The best-kept secret to create the persuasive effect in the audiences mind How to craft a message that does not look preachy yet persuade your audience What it takes to create applause during the course (not after) of the speech Eleven Editing strategies that nobody teaches Twelve Execution strategies that is rarely talked.... Buy this book NOW to create a connection with the audience through story and humor Pick up your copy today!
Proven Passive Income Stratgeies
Have ever wanted to create a successful passive revenue stream but didn't know how? Would you like to own an online business earning a generous income publishing original content online? Are you a creative that has an idea you would like to share with the world?                                              If yes, then keep reading! Self-Publishing is the art of writing, designing, and publishing books independently. With the digital revolution, Amazon has become the world's largest online marketplace but you may not have known Jeff Bezos created Amazon with his passion for books in mind primarily as an online bookstore. Amazon's philosophy has since expanded and so have buyers with the way we choose to shop, but this has created a great opportunity for not only writers, but creative people as a whole to dive into the previously "gatekept" industry and add value while gaining a great return doing so.However, the question is, where do you start? How do you select a good topic, and make for an engaging and informative book? Maybe you don't have the time to write a book yourself. There is so much to consider, How do you design book covers? How do you format your books to look professional and easy to read? What book formats do Amazon and Kindle accept, and how do you make them? How do you maximize your publishing business? To sum this up, by reading this one-of-a-kind book, you'll learn: - How to write, design, market, and publish profitable books. - How you, as a first-time publisher can earn a generous passive income. - What are some effective approaches for a great book launch. - Where can you find reliable assistance from- What are some actionable tips & tricks to rank higher on Amazon's bestseller rankingMaybe you have had a great idea, experience, or knowledge that you have been looking to share but do not know how to monetize your creativity. Maybe you enjoy writing but are intimidated by the idea of publishing a book. Or maybe you wish to make enough passive income to have a better lifestyle than your day job can afford you, we've all been there.If yes,  scroll up, click on the "Buy Now" button, and learn how to make generous passive income.
