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!
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.
This is Lebanon... Famous Lebanese
This Is Lebanon: Famous Lebanese is an advanced reader for learners of Lebanese Arabic who have completed intermediate study and want to work with longer, more authentic texts. The book presents 12 units profiling influential Lebanese figures and develops advanced reading, listening, and discussion skills.12 advanced units on famous Lebanese figuresLebanese Arabic texts with minimal vowel markingVocabulary exercises using Arabic definitionsComprehension questions and discussion or essay promptsEnglish translations and vocabulary answer key at the backProfessional native-speaker audio at natural speedIntended for advanced learners of Lebanese Arabic at the C1-C2 level.Includes access to native-speaker audio recordings.
Pathway to Publication
Moving your book from manuscript to publication is a journey.Let Linda K. Taylor, publishing professional turned college professor, lead the way.The publishing world has its own language, processes, and gatekeepers. Learn how to develop aplan, create the required pieces, and understand each step along the journey.This book takes you beyond theory to application with: - A map for the pathway that logically moves you forward- Exercises on downloadable worksheets for practical application- Guidance to create a one-sheet, proposal, website, and social media calendar- Advice in researching agents and publishers- Assistance in self-editing and formatting your manuscriptGrab your gear! Let's get started!
The Ultimate Collection, Confident Communication.
Confident Communication: The Ultimate 2-in-1 Guide to Connection and Speaking SuccessThis collection is your blueprint for powerful connection, combining the life-changing insights of two bestsellers - How to Talk to Anyone and Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight into one unstoppable guide. Whether you're navigating casual chats, critical conversations, or commanding the stage, Confident Communication gives you the complete toolkit to step up, speak up, and show up with confidence in every room, on every stage, and in every relationship. ���� Inside, you'll learn how to: ✅ Crush nerves and speak with calm, unshakable confidence ✅ Handle everyday conversations effortlessly and make people feel seen ✅ Build strong, genuine relationships that open doors in every part of your life ✅ Captivate audiences and leave them hanging on your every word ✅ Show up with the kind of presence that commands respect and inspires trust ✅ Master small talk and turn it into deep connections ✅ Speak up with clarity and impact in meetings, interviews, and social settings ✅ Bounce back from awkward moments and never run out of things to say ���� What Makes This Book Different? You've seen communication books before. So why is this one worth your time? Because this isn't just theory. Author and communication coach Anne McKeown has helped thousands of people, from executives to introverts, overcome fear, find their voice, and master the moments that matter most. These two bestsellers, now combined into one seamless volume, draw from lived experience, coaching insights, psychological principles, and years of proven success. You won't just read - you'll apply. Each chapter is practical, actionable, and grounded in real-life communication scenarios, including: Networking events where you don't know anyoneGiving a wedding speech or leading a team meetingAsking for a raise or navigating conflictGoing on a first date or reconnecting with a friendThis book meets you where you are, and takes you where you want to go. ✨ Why This Collection? It's a resource you'll revisit before a big interview, when prepping for a talk, or anytime you want to feel more grounded and articulate. Confident communication isn't a soft skill - it's a superpower. Your ability to connect, express yourself, and influence others shapes every part of your life - from career growth to personal happiness, from first impressions to lasting relationships. Yet for most people, communication feels like a mystery. You feel anxious walking into a room full of strangers. You fumble your words when it matters most. You replay conversations in your head, wishing you'd said something smarter, funnier, more confident. Sound familiar? This book is your turning point. This isn't about pretending to be someone you're not. It's about uncovering the version of yourself that's already in there, the one who feels comfortable, capable, and in control of how you show up.
On the Place of Linguistics in Northern Afghanistan
Bringing a timely contribution to scholarship about the linguistic variations of languages spoken in northern Afghanistan, the authors address gaps in existing literature, particularly regarding linguistic areality in Afghanistan and Uzbek identity. By exploring lesser-studied languages like Afghan Wakhi and Turkmen, they also provide fresh insights into Iranian and Turkic languages.This volume is published in honor of Simone Beck, who dedicated many years of her life to comprehending the linguistic diversity of the region. She meticulously documented her ethnographic observations, unveiling the religious and sociolinguistic nuances inherent within the communities she studied.On the Place of Linguistics in Northern Afghanistan builds on ongoing documentation efforts, offering valuable data for linguists, anthropologists, and scholars interested in the languages and cultures of Central Asia. Beck's exegesis of Isaiah 40 in German will be of particular interest to biblical scholars.
The Altaire Manuals
The Altaire Manuals: Book Awards provides the required data to the questions: 'what book awards', 'which genres', 'how to submit', 'where are they' and 'what does it cost'. The publishing guide details 1,277 global book awards or awarding organizations, which are first classified by country and then further categorized into the following sections: awards for published literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction, children's and young adult and lastly a grouping for multiple category awards and all genre fiction awards including crime, science fiction, noir, historical fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, fantasy, and others. The award listings for non-fiction and academic awards include those for published scholarly monographs, works of journalism, historical works, travel and adventure, biographical, autobiographical and memoir writing and other works. In order for publishers and authors to conveniently locate, identify and submit to targeted, relevant awards, The Altaire Manuals: Book Awards directory contains the following information: the awarding company or sponsor summary, the book award information, the submission requirements including book genres accepted, the prize amounts or type granted, the cost of the application, and the contact information with website addresses. The 1,277 distinct book award entries included in the directory span American, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Irish, Asian, South Asian, South African, African, European, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and other international English-speaking awards and prizes, including global online book awards, and awards for audiobooks. The Altaire Manuals: Book Awards is the first book in The Altaire Manuals: International Publisher and Author Resource series. Featuring 14 volumes containing 29 distinct directories and over 4,000 pages of tabled listings, The Altaire Manuals: International Publisher and Author Resource offer publishers, independent authors and book marketing and public relations professionals the precise tools, data and resources required to capitalize on all sectors of multinational marketing options for published books, with the ultimate aim of selling books. The Altaire Manuals are the sole global publishing directories designed to deliver the full spectrum of international post-production book marketing, book distribution, book review and book sales opportunities available to traditional publishers, small presses and independent authors.
February Quiet Between Frost and Bloom
Step into the quiet beauty of late winter with February Quiet Between Frost and Bloom, a cozy creative prompt journal designed for writers, artists and anyone seeking inspiration as the world shifts from frost to first color. This seasonal guide blends creative writing prompts, gentle art invitations and mindful reflection to help you reconnect with imagination during the winter to spring transition.Created for adults who crave warmth, calm and creativity, this journal offers a mix of writing and drawing prompts that encourage slow moments, sensory awareness and emotional grounding. Each prompt reflects the unique atmosphere of February: soft light, deep stillness, hidden hope and the first signs of renewal. Whether you use it as a daily creativity practice or as a companion for relaxed weekend sessions, this book supports your creative rituals with gentle structure.Explore cozy themes like warm textures, quiet mornings and winter comfort. Move into early spring awakening with prompts inspired by shifting light, tender growth and subtle color. With its blend of thoughtful guidance and open ended creative space, February Quiet Between Frost and Bloom becomes a seasonal art and writing companion that nurtures imagination while honoring the natural rhythm of the year.Perfect for readers seeking - A creative writing prompts winter spring guide - A seasonal art prompts journal for adults - February creativity prompts that feel warm and inviting - A cozy creative journal that gently supports wellbeing - Daily creativity prompts that can be used in short or deep sessionsIf you are drawn to seasonal journals, mindfulness inspired creativity or the quiet magic between winter calm and spring awakening, this book will feel like home.
WE Have to Get the Cow Off the Eis
We've Got to Get the Cow Off the Eis! is a playful, motivational guide for adults who want to improve their English without fear, boredom, or perfectionism. Business English trainer Malaika Kusumi blends humor, storytelling, and culturally rich idioms with a warm teaching style that helps learners rediscover confidence and joy in using English.With vivid metaphors-including a stubborn cow perched on an ice cream cone and an elephant who is reluctant, cautious, and yet irresistibly curious-this book reflects the emotional journey many adults experience when learning a foreign language. Each chapter combines practical language insight with encouragement, reflection prompts, and real-life teaching moments drawn from over thirty years of international experience.Designed for busy professionals, returning learners, and anyone who has ever thought, "It's too late for me to improve," this book shows that progress begins the moment you let go of old fears and allow yourself to try again. We've Got to Get the Cow Off the Eis! reminds readers that adults learn best through curiosity, courage, and laughter.
Your Language Matters
The ability to learn and develop languages for communication is a uniquely human characteristic. Equip yourself by exploring language and linguistics as a discipline - this book is that exploration. Discover language structure and meaning at the word and sentence levelUnravel the intricacies of how meaning is encoded in grammarExplore how dialectal differences arise and the consequences of linguistic prejudiceUnderstand the forces that cause languages to evolve over timeLearn the biological foundations of language by examining its neurological basis and the fascinating process of both first- and second-language acquisitionInteractive exercises invite readers to engage with the critical linguistic questions. You will develop foundational skills to analyze languages scientifically, appreciate its diversity, and understand its profound impact on the human experience. In our interdependent global world understanding the intricacies of languages is crucial. Your Language Matters is an instructive yet accessible textbook that can be used in an entry-level university classroom or for self-instruction. Whether considering a career in linguistics, seeking to improve your communication skills, or simply curious about languages in our current contexts, this textbook will provide a solid foundation and inspire further exploration.
Hypothetically 40 Writing Prompts
Do you have a writing brain block? Brain block begone! Hone your writing skills with 40 fun and original prompts straight from the brain of Aubrey Bjork. Practice writing skills a little at a time. A scratch at the window? A mysterious letter? One day as the city mayor? Write for fun; learn for real.
Indelible Syntax in the Milky Way Syntactic Structure
'The Milky Way consists of several stars, suns, gases, and dusts; each of them has its own functions, rules, usages, and importance. Similarly, syntax serves as a language structure, which highly focuses on its functions, usages, and rules in constructing sentences.Also, this book consists of several characters, who have made it interesting and comprehensive. Each of them has various rules: to make it comprehensive and relatable on the reader's mind. Doing such things, readers might take syntax as useful & fascinating concepts in writing. It begins with different stars, which have made the grammar more shining, while suns have made the grammatical structure simple and easy to understand, like how the shining suns have helped human beings view the objects.In addition to that, gases and dusts seemed penneless in Milky Way, which the author connected to complex grammatical rules in the sentences. Doing so, people might skip the topic, due to its intricated functions in the sentences; however, the gases and dusts might make it easier, due to writer's style in writing sentences.Let's open the page, which might aid us explore, how the folks use the grammar or syntax in the Milky Way.
Leading Improvement in Literacy Teaching and Learning
School leaders have ready access to assessment data, motivating efforts to improve literacy outcomes of their students, but it can be difficult for principals to decide how to achieve these goals within their school's existing strategic plans and policies.Associate Professor Robyn Cox brings her decades of experience in language and literacy education to this handbook for school leaders. The book supports principals' understandings of the intricacies of teaching literacy and the best ways to improve practices and subsequent outcomes in each school's unique context.With an opening chapter focusing on using and interpreting evidence, Associate Professor Cox outlines strategies for addressing the key areas of oral language, grammar and writing, vocabulary and early reading as well as providing advice around diagnostics and tailored intervention for students who require further support. She includes reflections from school leaders on each topic and pays particular attention to the needs of students from non-English speaking backgrounds.Leading improvement in literacy teaching and learning provides a framework for a set of high-impact strategies that individually and together can be the focus of teacher professional learning, school improvement and student literacy achievement.
Why Every Therapist Must Write A Book
This Book, Why Every Therapist Must Write a Book" is an empowering guide for therapists ready to elevate their impact beyond the therapy room. Whether you're in private practice or building a public profile, this book reveals how authorship can become your most powerful tool for visibility, credibility, and meaningful connection.In today's digital-first world, where clients often choose therapists after reading about them online, writing a book allows you to showcase your therapeutic philosophy, share your authentic voice, and establish lasting trust with readers. Drawing on the core reasons therapists should publish-from building authority and expanding networks to growing a practice and creating a legacy-this book is both a practical roadmap and a motivational companion.Ideal for psychologists, counselors, coaches, and mental health professionals, this book will help you: Position yourself as a thought leader in your nicheReach a broader audience in need of your wisdomUnlock new professional opportunitiesReflect on your journey with clarity and purposeBuild a platform that aligns with your valuesIf you've ever felt your insights could help more people-or that your story deserves to be told-this book is your invitation to start writing and make a bigger difference.
The 5 Author Freakouts
If you're a writer, you're probably familiar with the emotional roller coaster of excitement and procrastination, confidence and self-doubt, hope and imposter syndrome. We think if we could just get more disciplined or carve more time out of our hectic schedule then everything would change. We'd be more prolific, see higher royalties, and maybe even be able to quit our day jobs. But all the willpower and free time in the world won't fix the problem if our subconscious is fighting against us. The 5 Author Freakouts helps you unlock the secrets of your subconscious mind and what's really holding you back. It explains what's happening at each stage of the book writing process. And it gives you the tools you need to defeat the mind games one by one. It doesn't matter if you write fiction or nonfiction. It doesn't matter if you're an established author or just starting out. It doesn't matter if you plan to write one book or a whole series. You're going to face these 5 freakouts sooner or later. And with the help of this book, you'll develop the skills to breeze past them as if they weren't even there. You might even get them to work in your favor.If all the same-old-same-old writing advice online isn't cutting it... You need something different. Something new. Most of all, something that actually works.Maybe you have your writing game all figured out. You're productive, prolific, and sell all the books you ever want to sell. But if that's not you (yet)... If you're stuck, stalled, or just getting started... If you've ever Googled the phrase How to finish my book...The 5 Author Freakouts will open up a whole new world of possibilities for you.
Changemakers
The Changemakers: Entrepreneurs With a Mission, Voices With a MessageIn every generation, there rises a collective of bold souls who refuse to blend in - visionaries who challenge the status quo, break ceilings, and turn their personal trials into platforms of transformation.The Changemakers is a testament to that spirit.Guided by world-renowned speaker, professional speaking expert, New York Times Bestselling Author and trainer Andy Harrington, this book brings together 17 powerful leaders from The Professional Speakers Academy - each one forged in the fires of adversity and refined through the pursuit of purpose.These are not ordinary entrepreneurs and speakers.They are builders of legacies, architects of movements, and carriers of messages that matter.Within these pages, you'll journey alongside founders, speakers, mentors, and thought leaders who have turned pain into platforms and setbacks into setups for something far greater. They open the doors to their most defining moments - the battles that shaped them, the revelations that remade them, and the mission that now fuels them.Their stories are raw. Their insights are real. Their impact is undeniable.Here, you won't find glossy highlight reels or curated perfection. You'll encounter the grit behind the glory the long nights, the breakthroughs, the spiritual nudges, and the courageous decisions that changed everything. This book goes beyond entrepreneurship; it reaches into identity, purpose, resilience, and legacy.The Changemakers is not merely a collection of chapters.It is a movement in print.A ripple effect waiting to be unleashed.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an emerging leader, or someone standing on the edge of a new beginning, these pages will challenge you, stretch you, and call you higher. You will be inspired to step into your voice, own your message, and release the impact you were born to make.Because the world doesn't change through ideas alone - it changes through action.And in The Changemakers, you'll meet 17 action-takers who are walking boldly in their calling.Take a breath. Turn the page.Once you hear these voices, you will never see business, or yourself-the same way again.17 voices. 17 journeys.One ripple effect that can transform your life and business.
That Book Is Dangerous!
An alarming expos矇 of the new challenges to literary freedom in the age of social media--when anyone with an identity and an internet connection can be a censor. In That Book Is Dangerous!, Adam Szetela investigates how well-intentioned and often successful efforts to diversify American literature have also produced serious problems for literary freedom. Although progressives are correct to be focused on right-wing attempts at legislative censorship, Szetela argues for attention to the ways that left-wing censorship controls speech within the publishing industry itself. The author draws on interviews with presidents and vice presidents at the Big Five publishers, literary agents at the most prestigious agencies, award-winning authors, editors, marketers, sensitivity readers, and other industry professionals to examine the new publishing landscape. What he finds is unsettling: mandatory sensitivity reads; morality clauses in author contracts; even censorship of "dangerous" books in the name of antiracism, feminism, and other forms of social justice. These changes to acquisition practices, editing policies, and other aspects of literary culture are a direct outgrowth of the culture of public outcries on X, Goodreads, Change.org, and other online platforms, where users accuse authors--justifiably or not--of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other transgressions. But rather than genuinely address the economic inequities of literary production, this current moral crusade over literature serves only to entrench the status quo. "While the right is remaking the world in its image," he writes, "the left is standing in a circular firing squad." Compellingly argued and incisively written, the book is a much-needed wake-up call for anyone who cares about reading, writing, and the publication of books--as well as the generations of young readers we are raising.
Symese - Universal Symbolic Script
Is it possible to express ourselves with symbols independent of their sounds in spoken language? To denote basic concepts using a reasonably small set of symbols, with a pictographic link to what each represents, that can be augmented or compounded to represent more complex concepts? To capture the poetry of words in the sound of silence? Yes, it is!This book presents an outline blueprint for Symese, a universal symbolic script that is simple but not simplistic, with an elegance and coherence lacking in modern pictographic-rooted scripts. Symese is a writing system whose semiotics turns traditional alphabet-based linguistics on its head.My quest has been inspired by how the Chinese script bridges many spoken dialects and appear even in other languages like Korean and Japanese. Notwithstanding syntactical and semantic differences in the use of Chinese characters across dialects and languages, can we achieve today on a global scale what ancient civilisations did at a local level? Yes, we can!
Utagawa Hiroshige: Sea at Satta (Foiled Quarto Journal)
A new title in the Flame Tree Foiled Quarto Journal collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production: bleed-proof, acid-free FSC pages, a pocket, ribbon bookmarks and a magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift or for all notetakers, list-makers and journal users. A FLAME TREE QUARTO NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the Foiled Quarto Journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, list-makers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. A NEW SERIES. The Quarto format is named after the earliest form of European printed publication, dating back to the 1400s when Gutenberg invented the first moveable-type printing press, heralding a revolution in mass communication, spreading ideas of literature, science and philosophy of the Renaissance. We celebrate this with our range of fine art and contemporary illustrations. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers, who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3D masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk, table, in the hand and in your bag. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: the high-quality, 120-gsm lined pages are FSC, Acid Free and Bleed Proof - suitable for all pen types, such as gel and rollerball. A pocket at the back for scraps and receipts, two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list, and a magnetic side flap helps keep everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Utagawa (n矇e Andō) Hiroshige is best known for his evocative landscapes. What Hiroshige managed to achieve in these landscapes was a unique blend of realism and romanticism, together with his use of unusual vantage points that set him apart from others. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Sandro Botticelli: The Birth of Venus (Foiled Quarto Journal)
A new title in the Flame Tree Foiled Quarto Journal collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production: bleed-proof, acid-free FSC pages, a pocket, ribbon bookmarks and a magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift or for all notetakers, list-makers and journal users. A FLAME TREE QUARTO NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the Foiled Quarto Journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, list-makers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. A NEW SERIES. The Quarto format is named after the earliest form of European printed publication, dating back to the 1400s when Gutenberg invented the first moveable-type printing press, heralding a revolution in mass communication, spreading ideas of literature, science and philosophy of the Renaissance. We celebrate this with our range of fine art and contemporary illustrations. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk, table, in the hand and in your bag. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: the high-quality, 120-gsm lined pages are FSC, Acid Free and Bleed Proof - suitable for all pen types, such as gel and rollerball. A pocket at the back for scraps and receipts, two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list, and a magnetic side flap helps keep everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Sandro Botticelli was one of the most esteemed artists of the Florentine Renaissance. His Birth of the Venus depicts the goddess Venus arriving at the shore after her birth, when she had emerged from the sea fully-grown. The painting is in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Jane Tattersfield: Hummingbirds (Foiled Journal)
New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Jane Tattersfield grew up in London and studied illustration at Kingston. She began her career with commissions and went on to specialize in children's books and television work. As an illustrator she created a highly colourful, intricately decorative style, with influences from India, South America, textile, folk and Islamic art that still inspire her work today. More recently, Jane has created oil paintings inspired by ancient myths and the cycle of nature. A range of her artworks can be found at janetattersfield.co.uk. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Jane Tattersfield: Puffin (Foiled Journal)
New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Jane Tattersfield grew up in London and studied illustration at Kingston. She began her career with commissions and went on to specialize in children's books and television work. As an illustrator she created a highly colourful, intricately decorative style, with influences from India, South America, textile, folk and Islamic art that still inspire her work today. More recently, Jane has created oil paintings inspired by ancient myths and the cycle of nature. A range of her artworks can be found at janetattersfield.co.uk. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Anna Stead: Green Man (Foiled Journal)
New title in the Flame Tree Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, with lined pages, a pocket at the back, two ribbon bookmarks and a solid magnetic flap. Perfect as a gift, or personal choice for notetakers and journal users of all kinds. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the journals combine 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. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed in full colour, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers, who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3D masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper, the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. Anna Stead is an illustrator working from her home in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Lucy Innes Williams: Pink Garden House Artisan Art Pocket 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 edges and featuring beautiful art on the cover. Artisan Art Pocket Notebooks, the new pocket-size Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the moment and featuring magnificent art. They're hand crafted with decorated 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, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Pages are FSC-certified paper. Lucy Innes Williams is a painter and illustrator with an artistic interest in highly ornate textiles, patterns and the decorative arts of the early-mid twentieth century. She uses a combination of gouache, watercolour and printmaking.
Let the Crazy Child Write!
Let the Crazy Child Write! grew out of hundreds of creative writing workshops that Clive Matson has led during his career as poet and writer. Here he guides readers -- as individuals or in groups -- through twelve seminars designed to overcome inhibitions, locate hidden originality, and find a true creative writing voice. Let the Crazy Child Write! links the playful energy of the creative unconscious -- essential to strong writing -- to a solid, in-depth course of writing basics: Image Detail, Slow Motion, Hook, Persona Writing, Point of View, Dialogue, Plot, Narrative Presence, Good Clich矇s, Character, Surrealism, and Resolution. It is a comprehensive, hands-on -- and fun -- working seminar that will help both novices and professionals improve their writing abilities and unleash their creativity.
Write a Dystopian Novel
Master writer's block and spark your creativity with this workbook full of helpful tips and a variety of prompts for writers of all experience levels to create their perfect dystopian story! Write a Dystopian Novel guides writers of all experience levels through the tropes and themes that exist within the dystopian setting, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer's creativity but will also beat writer's block and offer a fresh perspective on outdated tropes. First writers will find an interesting scenario for their characters, then they're given brainstorming and writing instructions, and may also find some interesting twists with extra asks about adding additional elements (like a joke or a lie), giving things an extra dystopian spin, or working in a callback. For anyone looking to expand their dystopian writing, this book is a must-have to help complete their story ideas, deepen their worldbuilding, and craft unforgettable, thought-provoking narratives that will captivate readers.
Surviving 30 Days of Novel November
Ready to conquer 50,000 words in 30 days? Your daily survival guide is here.Every November, thousands of writers worldwide dive headfirst into the beautiful chaos of Novel November-racing against time, battling writer's block, and pushing through exhaustion to birth a novel in just 30 days.Surviving 30 Days of Novel November is your personal writing coach in book form. This isn't just another writing guide-it's your daily lifeline through the Novel November trenches.Inside, you'll discover: 30 days of motivational quotes and essays to fuel your writing firePre-November battle plans to set you up for successRecovery strategies for the December "novel hangover"Compassionate pep talks for when you're behind (because life happens)Permission slips for the years when finishing isn't in the cardsWhether you're a first-time November novelist or a seasoned veteran, this daybook meets you exactly where you are. Some days you'll need a gentle nudge. Other days, a swift kick in the pants. Every day, you'll find the exact words you need to keep your fingers moving across the keyboard.Your 50,000-word adventure starts here. Let's write this thing together.Originally published as Surviving 30 Days of Literary Madness
Shelved
Selected for inclusion in the Indie Author Project Collection for Indie Ontario and Indie Canada, Shelved highlights how Canadian authors can earn income through libraries and the Public Lending Right program.Large Print EditionGet your book on Canadian library shelves and start earning passive income as an indie author or illustrator.Whether you're self-published, hybrid, or just figuring out how to get your ISBNs in order, Shelved walks you through the real steps for getting your book into Canadian public libraries and registering for PLR (Public Lending Right) payments.You'll learn how to: Work with Canadian metadata systems like ISBN CanadaMake your books and eBooks visible to libraries through OverDrive, Hoopla, and moreUnderstand how PLR in Canada works and how to qualify for it every yearNavigate tools including book distribution platformsBuild sustainable library access into your author businessShelved is written for creators working outside traditional publishing including authors, illustrators, small presses, and anyone managing their own book lifecycle.If you've ever wondered how to make your books available in public libraries without begging a gatekeeper, this is the book.
Beyond Words
What is language, really? Where did it come from, and how did we figure it out? How do babies go from babbling to full sentences? Why can some people juggle multiple languages, while others wrestle with one? How does language work, and what happens when it doesn't? With sharp insight and a sense of humor, Stollznow dives into the strange and endlessly fascinating world of language and the mind. From animal communication to AI, wild children to word slips, and first words to last, this book takes you deep into the science of psycholinguistics, where nothing is ever simple, and everything speaks volumes. Packed with pop culture, real-life cases, and eye-opening experiments, Beyond Words reveals how we learn, use, and lose language, and what it all says about being human. If you've ever fumbled for a word or feared forgetting your own name, this thoughtful, surprising book is for you.
Disrupting, Decentring and Diversifying Languages and Cultures in Australian Universities
How can languages and cultures in Australian higher education be disrupted, decentred and diversified? Contributors to this volume advance theoretical, critical (self-)reflections and position papers, pedagogical explorations of classroom practice as well as data-driven empirical investigations to challenge, resist and stretch how languages and cultures are both taught and imagined in research.From metaphorical conceptualisations of knowledge production, discussions of virtual reality, and innovation and creativity viewed through the lens of Indigenous epistemologies, to language learning curricula designed to challenge heteronormativity and cisgenderism, and a reconceptualisation of the role of language educators as designers, each chapter emphasises the vital role of innovation as the driving force of positive disruption.What emerges here is the resilience and adaptability demanded of languages and cultures researchers and educators as they navigate an ever-shifting educational landscape. Taken as a whole, this volume serves as a testament to these scholars' collective capacity to adapt, evolve, embrace and actively drive change, fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive future for their field.
The Associated Press Stylebook
Master the style guidelines of news writing, editing and common usage with this indispensable guide, perfect for professional writers and students everywhere. The style of the Associated Press is the gold standard for news writing. With the AP Stylebook in hand, you can learn how to write and edit with the clarity and professionalism for which their writers and editors are known. The AP Stylebook will help you master the AP's rules on grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation and word and numeral usage. It also guides you through complex issues of thoughtful reporting, writing and storytelling. To make navigating this extensive guidance even easier, the Stylebook provides a comprehensive index. This edition also includes new guidance on language regarding artificial intelligence, immigration, gender and more. Fully updated with over 200 new or revised entries to keep pace with world events and evolving language, the AP Stylebook is the one reference that all writers, editors and students cannot afford to be without.
How to Talk to Anyone From Small Talk to Big Impact
Do you feel anxious in social settings, worry about being judged, or struggle to strike up a conversation with someone new? Do you dread networking events, fearing small talk and awkward silences? If yes, then this book is for you. It's your ultimate guide to mastering communication and building confidence in every interaction.Here's what you'll discover inside: Instant confidence boosters to ease your anxiety at social gatherings.A quiz to discover your unique communication style and play to your strengths. Techniques to transform small talk into meaningful dialogue.Tools to handle awkward silences.Secrets to decode non-verbal cues and understand unspoken feelings.Empathy-building methods to become the listener everyone trustsTips to remember names and details, making every interaction memorable.Outlines to craft the perfect elevator pitch and grow your professional network....plus much more!How to Talk to Anyone is designed to equip you with practical tools and techniques to express yourself authentically, create meaningful connections and navigate both casual chats and critical business meetings with confidence. This is not just about talking to anyone; it's about feeling good while doing it.If you're ready to unlock your full potential, transform your communication skills and build powerful, genuine relationships this book is for you.
Letters to a Young Poet
A perfect gift for a writer, artist, or thinker These have been called the most famous and beloved letters of the 20th century. Rainer Maria Rilke himself said that much of his creative expression went into his correspondence, and here he touches upon subjects that will interest writers, artists, and thinkers. Letters to a Young Poet is a classic that should be read by everyone who dreams of expressing themselves creatively. This luminous translation offers inspiration to all people who seek to know and express their inner truth. This edition features a new foreword by Kent Nerburn, author of Small Graces and Letters to My Son.
Shadows & Ink Vol.3
Want to write horror that truly gets under your reader's skin? Start with the psychology behind the fear.The Psychology of Horror Fiction is your guide to understanding what frightens us-and why. More than just an exploration of horror's greatest tropes and themes, this book helps you use that knowledge to create more powerful, resonant, and unforgettable stories.Learn how fear works on a psychological level. Discover why certain horrors-like isolation, the unknown, or betrayal-hit harder than others. Understand how culture and trauma shape what readers are afraid of, and how those anxieties evolve over time.Whether you're crafting a quiet ghost story or an all-out nightmare, this book offers the insights you need to: Study and harness common fears and triggersBuild tension using psychological techniquesExplore real-world anxieties through fictional horrorCreate deeper emotional experiences for your audienceWrite horror that resonates long after the last pageFor writers, screenwriters, teachers, and students of the genre, The Psychology of Horror Fiction is an essential tool in your storytelling arsenal. Learn what scares people-and how to use that fear to your advantage.Start writing horror that truly gets under the skin.Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing-Where Stories Come Alive!
E Pluribus English
Ever think about how many languages tumble off our tongues when we speak English? So many languages with so many word origins that tell so many tales! Like these...Arabic's algebra that got tangled up in bone-settingWhy the Greek for "milk" became our galaxyWhat the French connection is between sabotage and shoes How Hindi for milk-and-sugar found its way into seersuckerThe fishy story of how ketchup spiced up English from half a world awayAnd the true measure of the Spanish ten-gallon hatMore than 450 words reveal their language history, from the Welsh flummery to the Viking freckle to the Latin red-letter day. If you love words and the stories they tell, and would enjoy an entertaining look at language evolution, E Pluribus English is a book for you.
Nina Pace: Hera (Foiled Blank Journal)
New title in the Flame Tree Blank Notebook collection, combining beautiful art with high-quality production, and featuring blank pages, a pocket at the back and two ribbon bookmarks. Perfect as a gift, or an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, and poets. A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed in full colour, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list and robust ivory text paper. THE ARTIST. Nina Pace is a painter, illustrator and surface designer based just outside of New York City. Her favourite subject is flowers. She is awestruck by the sheer variety of petal shapes, the detailed patterning and vein layouts. When creating a new piece, Nina takes this inspiration from nature and lets the design build organically. She loves to allow each element she's drawing to flow from the last, where each one informs the other. Nina's artwork embraces the full and glorious spectrum of colours embodied in the natural world. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Rose Lace 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.
Moomin Love Artisan Art Blank Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Blank 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 Blank 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 blank pages, the Artisan Art Blank 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. Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist. She first started painting Moomin trolls 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.
Gocken & Lisbet Jobs Set of 3 Standard Notebooks
Shrink-wrapped set of 3 standard A5 notebooks, each with a different design. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too. A collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design from sisters, Gocken Jobs and Lisbet Jobs. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! FSC-certified paper. For most, the name Jobs is synonymous with richly blooming fabrics that have been among the classics of Swedish textile art since the 1940s. Less well known is that Lisbet Jobs (1909-61) and her sister Gocken Jobs (1914-95) first trained as potters. As two independent artists they then worked side by side and their works gained international fame. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh Set of 3 Standard Notebooks
Shrink-wrapped set of 3 standard A5 notebooks, each with a different design. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh A collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful illustration by Charlotte Cowan Pearson: Stitchworts, Woodruff and Pepperwort; Ling, Cross-leaved Heath and Bell-heather; and Yellow Monkeyflower, Small Bindweed, English Bluebell and Three-lobed Water Crowfoot. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! FSC-certified paper. With over 70 acres of picturesque landscape, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a must for all visitors. These beautifully delicate yet accurate botanical watercolours of British plants by Charlotte Cowan Pearson, an outstandingly talented amateur artist born in 1837, are from an album in the RBGE's Library. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
William Kilburn Set of 3 Standard Notebooks
Shrink-wrapped set of 3 standard A5 notebooks, each with a different design. Stitched spine, with ruled and blank pages. High-quality production makes a stunning gift. Ideal for personal use too. A collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design from William Kilburn. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! FSC-certified paper. William Kilburn (1745-1818) was a highly regarded designer of block-printed cottons in the 18th century. Born in Dublin, he was apprenticed to a cotton and linen printer at Lucan. He moved to London and sold designs to printers, and drawings and engravings to print shops. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
Words for Life
Whatever you need, Susie Dent has a word for it. Do you know the name for someone who loves reading in bed, or what a binfluencer does? How about the medieval invention of Lubberland as a place for lazy teenagers, or the story of Mayday as a request for help? Lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent does and here are her greatest discoveries. From wabbit to dust bunnies, and from the strange history of arse to the best ways to describe moonlight, Words for Life offers a full year's supply of verbal vitamins guaranteed to brighten and boost every day. Here you will learn of the Mother-in-Law's Dream as well as the Yuleshard, and discover expressions that can fix (or at least nail) the problems of modern life, whether dealing with unrequited love or unsatisfactory politicians, eating a whole packet of biscuits or forgetting someone's name. From starting January 1 with your best foot forward (qualtagh) to leaping happily into the unknown (with a drink in your hand) on 31 December, here is the perfect guide to ensure your best year yet - and 365 words you'll want to keep for life.
