Bodleian Libraries: Hobbies & Pastimes Bookshelves (Spiral Bound Pocket Notebook)
Angela Harding: Long Eared Owl Artisan Art Notebook (Flame Tree Journals)
Write Your Book in a Day
Write Your Book in a Day: The Sisters 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.
The Journey Of My Life
This moving collection of poems is an invitation into a world of many moods, painted with love and laughter, tears and grief. Crafted in a variety of styles, this is a celebration of the resilience of life and power of creativity.
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.
Everyday sentences in spoken English, in phonetic transcription with intonation marks (For the use of Foreign Students)
A dictionary of the Kentish dialect and provincialisms in use in the County of Kent
Everyday sentences in spoken English, in phonetic transcription with intonation marks (For the use of Foreign Students)
A dictionary of the Kentish dialect and provincialisms in use in the County of Kent
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.
A Weaponised Field Guide to Schopenhauer's Art of Being Right
Being right doesn't mean you're going to win. This is why.You've been here before. You make a solid point, logically sound, only to watch the conversation get hijacked. Suddenly, you're defending against a ridiculous exaggeration, a personal jab, or some clever-sounding nonsense that has nothing to do with what you actually said. You get frustrated, derailed, and defeated-even though you know you're correct. You know you're right-so why do you keep losing the argument?In real life, victory often goes not to the most logical, but to those who master cheap shots, clever distractions, and emotional mind games. You don't have to put up with it, and this book will tell you how. The tricks are supplemented with how they work, how to defend against them, and other useful information. Having it laid out clearly like this is the perfect armour to stop people derailing you.This book is your street-smart field guide to that messy reality. Whether you're up against a bully in a meeting, a troll online, or just someone who argues in bad faith, you'll know their game before they even start. Learn to identify tactics like "Changing the Topic," "Emotional Manipulation," and "Philosophical Tricks." Call out the nonsense, stay on point, and turn cheap moves against your opponent. Inside, you'll find a practical toolkit of nine key defenses to keep your cool and control any conversation-whether in a boardroom, online, or at the dinner table.This isn't about becoming a manipulator. It's about becoming inoculation-proof. Beyond 38 classic tactics, enrich your understanding with appendices on cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and Schopenhauer's essays on the brutal difference between logic (the search for truth) and eristic dialectic (the art of winning). Whether you're preparing for a formal debate, navigating a high-stakes negotiation, or simply tired of losing personal conversations to underhanded tactics, this guide is your essential armour.Stop just being right. Start winning.
Paradise Revisited
A brilliant, eminently readable and (sometimes riotously) entertaining mythic comparison of the Garden of the Eden story from Genesis, as told by John Milton in his classic Paradise Lost and the Navajo creation story of the evolution of humankind through five worlds. Both narratives end with the arrival of humankind on earth as we are now. Dr. Paul Zolbrod, who for decades taught English literature at Allegheny College, went on to compile Navajo mythology while teaching at Dine College on the Navajo reservation. His book, Din矇 Bahane': The Navajo Creation Story has now been in print for more than 35 years. Paradise Revisited, which marries these two spectacularly similar and wildly dissimilar myths, is a book only Dr. Zolbrod has the knowledge and experience to have written. 532 pages with 147 illustrations, most color, and historical black and white photos. With dozens of sidebars containing historical notes, explaining archetypal symbols, and illuminating sacred elements from mountains and medicine wheels to the ancient tree goddesses and sacred serpents that would find their way into burgeoning religions in reversed symbolism. With mythological notes on broader creation mythemes arising worldwide and a short biography of Paul Zolbrod, who died in 2025 while the book was in production. This book was his last quest, and he fulfilled it in the most spectacular possible fashion.
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.
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!
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.
Moomin 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. Moomin Set of 3 Standard Notebooks features a collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design: Moomin and Snorkmaiden, Moomin Love and Moomins on the Riviera. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! Tove Jansson was a Finnish-Swedish writer and artist who created the Moomin family and their friends. She first started painting Moomintrolls in 1935 and her last Moomin book was published in 1970; but her stories live on and continue to be adapted and enjoyed by many generations. Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
