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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Ann Marie Gideon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Amanda Montell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images for many people, but it is most often meant to describe an
... Read more
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Say What You Mean

A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication

by Oren Jay Sofer ...

Narrated by Oren Jay Sofer, Mark Bramhall ...

Series series Shambhala
Unabridged

11 hours

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to more meaningful and mindful conversations.We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this
... Read more
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Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition

What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion

by Jay Heinrichs ...

Narrated by Jay Heinrichs ...

Unabridged

14 hours 34 min

A master class in the art of persuasion, as taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill, newly revised and updated.The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians' ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

A master class in the art of persuasion, as taught by professors ranging from Bart Simpson to Winston Churchill, newly revised and updated.The time-tested secrets taught in this book include Cicero's three-step strategy for moving an audience to action, and Honest Abe's Shameless Trick for lowering an audience's expectations. And it's also replete with contemporary techniques such as politicians'
... Read more
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A Sentimental Education

by Hannah McGregor ...

Narrated by Hannah McGregor ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

How do you tell the story of a feminist education, when the work of feminism can never be perfected or completed? In A Sentimental Education, Hannah McGregor, the podcaster behind Witch, Please and Secret Feminist Agenda, explores what podcasting has taught her about doing feminist scholarship not as a methodology but as a way of life. Moving between memoir and theory, these essays consider the ... Read more

$24.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How do you tell the story of a feminist education, when the work of feminism can never be perfected or completed? In A Sentimental Education, Hannah McGregor, the podcaster behind Witch, Please and Secret Feminist Agenda, explores what podcasting has taught her about doing feminist scholarship not as a methodology but as a way of life. Moving between memoir and theory, these essays consider the
... Read more
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Superbloom

How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

by Nicholas Carr ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the author of The Shallows**, a bracing exploration of how social media has warped our sense of self and society.**From the telegraph and telephone in the 1800s to the internet and social media in our own day, the public has welcomed new communication systems. Whenever people gain more power to share information, the assumption goes, society prospers. Superbloom tells a startlingly different
... Read more
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Free Your Mind

The new world of manipulation and how to resist it

by Laura Dodsworth, Patrick Fagan ...

Narrated by Henry Nott ...

Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerLearn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind.There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, ‘Still or sparkling?’Free Your Mind is your field manual to surviving the information battlefield. In this ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The Instant Sunday Times BestsellerLearn how to recognise and resist the daily attempts to control and manipulate your mind.There is a war on for your mind. You may not notice, but you are surrounded by manipulators: advertisers, politicians, big tech, even the humble waiter who asks, ‘Still or sparkling?’Free Your Mind is your field manual to surviving the information battlefield. In this
... Read more
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Dead Air

The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America

by William Elliott Hazelgrove ...

Narrated by John Moraitis ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

Bloomsbury presents Dead Air by William Elliott Hazelgrove, read by John MoraitisA "granular history" (Wall Street Journal) of the greatest hoax in radio history and the panic that followed, which Publishers Weekly calls "a rollicking portrait of a director on the cusp of greatness" and Booklist**, in a starred review, says, "Hazelgrove’s feveris... ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

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Bloomsbury presents Dead Air by William Elliott Hazelgrove, read by John MoraitisA "granular history" (Wall Street Journal) of the greatest hoax in radio history and the panic that followed, which Publishers Weekly calls "a rollicking portrait of a director on the cusp of greatness" and Booklist**, in a starred review, says, "Hazelgrove’s feveris...
... Read more
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Information and Society

by Michael Buckland ...

Narrated by Steven Jay Cohen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

Using information in its everyday, nonspecialized sense, Michael Buckland explores the influence of information on what we know, the role of communication and recorded information in our daily lives, and the difficulty (or ease) of finding information. He shows that all this involves human perception, social behavior, changing technologies, and issues of trust.Buckland argues that every society is ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Using information in its everyday, nonspecialized sense, Michael Buckland explores the influence of information on what we know, the role of communication and recorded information in our daily lives, and the difficulty (or ease) of finding information. He shows that all this involves human perception, social behavior, changing technologies, and issues of trust.Buckland argues that every society is
... Read more
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Inteligencia Emocional

Una Guía Práctica Para Principiantes: Incrementa tu EQ para Relaciones, Negocios y Habilidades Sociales

by Taylor Knox ...

Narrated by Willians Lagunda ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

Es casi seguro que has oído de la inteligencia emocional. Es un término utilizado en las redes y en la literature moderna. Entonces, es casi seguro que has oído de la inteligencia emocional. Lo que no puede confirmarse, sin embargo, es la precisión de tu conocimiento sobre la inteligencia emocional.En este libro, se hará un intento de desmitificar la inteligencia emocional y la importancia para el ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Es casi seguro que has oído de la inteligencia emocional. Es un término utilizado en las redes y en la literature moderna. Entonces, es casi seguro que has oído de la inteligencia emocional. Lo que no puede confirmarse, sin embargo, es la precisión de tu conocimiento sobre la inteligencia emocional.En este libro, se hará un intento de desmitificar la inteligencia emocional y la importancia para el
... Read more
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How to Talk to Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere

3 Steps to Make Instant Connections

by Chris Widener, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Chris Widener ...

Series series The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

34 min

Leadership and influence author Chris Widener teaches a simple three-step process to make sure you're always prepared to talk to anybody, anytime and anywhere.Have you ever felt like you don't know what to say in a social situation? Is small talk not your thing? If so, then this is the perfect program to equip you with the skills you need to be a great conversationalist at social events, business ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Leadership and influence author Chris Widener teaches a simple three-step process to make sure you're always prepared to talk to anybody, anytime and anywhere.Have you ever felt like you don't know what to say in a social situation? Is small talk not your thing? If so, then this is the perfect program to equip you with the skills you need to be a great conversationalist at social events, business
... Read more
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Social Savvy Vocabulary System

Speed Learning Now Vocabulary Builder

by Liv Montgomery ...

Narrated by Liv Montgomery ...

Unabridged

31 min

Whether you're schmoozing at a cocktail party or having high tea with a grand duchess, getting your point across gracefully is your number one goal.Effective communication is the key to your social success. But you can't impress anyone unless you have the ability to say exactly what you mean, and do so with a little style. You know... penache. Imagine if you could build your vocabulary and have ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Whether you're schmoozing at a cocktail party or having high tea with a grand duchess, getting your point across gracefully is your number one goal.Effective communication is the key to your social success. But you can't impress anyone unless you have the ability to say exactly what you mean, and do so with a little style. You know... penache. Imagine if you could build your vocabulary and have
... Read more
Audiobook

Confessions of a Public Speaker

by Scott Berkun ...

Narrated by Ryan Burke ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers—and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen—Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers—and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen—Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a
... Read more
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The Gift of the Gab

How Eloquence Works

by David Crystal ...

Narrated by Derek Perkins ...

Unabridged

6 hours 17 min

We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings
... Read more
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Delayed Response

The Art of Waiting from the Ancient to the Instant World

by Jason Farman ...

Narrated by Graham Halstead ...

Unabridged

7 hours

We have always been conscious of the wait for life-changing messages, whether it be the time it takes to receive a text message from your love, for a soldier's family to learn news from the front, or for a space probe to deliver data from the far reaches of the solar system. In this book in praise of wait times, award-winning author Jason Farman passionately argues that the delay between call and ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

We have always been conscious of the wait for life-changing messages, whether it be the time it takes to receive a text message from your love, for a soldier's family to learn news from the front, or for a space probe to deliver data from the far reaches of the solar system. In this book in praise of wait times, award-winning author Jason Farman passionately argues that the delay between call and
... Read more
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The Elements of Eloquence

Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

by Mark Forsyth ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 29 min

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase—such as “O Captain! My Captain!” or “To be or not to be”—memorable.In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you
... Read more
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HOW HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE SPEAK

How to Perform in Speaking in Order to Influence Everyone in Any Situation

by Julia Arias ...

Narrated by Ell Orion ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

DO YOU EVER FEEL THAT FAMILIAR TIGHTNESS IN YOUR CHEST AS YOU STEP UP TO SPEAK, THE FEAR GRIPPING YOUR VOICE BEFORE A SINGLE WORD COMES OUT?Are you tired of being silenced by your nerves or walking away from the podium feeling like you weren’t heard the way you imagined? If you’ve struggled with the anxiety of public speaking or faced disappointment after putting yourself out there, this audiobook ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

DO YOU EVER FEEL THAT FAMILIAR TIGHTNESS IN YOUR CHEST AS YOU STEP UP TO SPEAK, THE FEAR GRIPPING YOUR VOICE BEFORE A SINGLE WORD COMES OUT?Are you tired of being silenced by your nerves or walking away from the podium feeling like you weren’t heard the way you imagined? If you’ve struggled with the anxiety of public speaking or faced disappointment after putting yourself out there, this audiobook
... Read more
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Los Juegos Mentales que Ellos Juegan

11 Estrategias Probadas para Identificar, Entender y Resistir la Manipulación y Dominar el Arte de la Psicología Humana.

by Halbert Ward ...

Narrated by Harmony Productions ...

Unabridged

3 hours 27 min

Decodifica los Juegos Mentales como un Profesional:Tu Guía Definitiva para Detectar, Resistir y Prosperar en Medio de Tácticas de Manipulación¿Te preguntas qué es el control mental?Es la habilidad que puede impulsarte hacia adelante en la vida, dándote la capacidad de comprender, influir y navegar por las mentes de quienes te rodean. Ya sea descifrando las intenciones de tu jefe o mejorando tus ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decodifica los Juegos Mentales como un Profesional:Tu Guía Definitiva para Detectar, Resistir y Prosperar en Medio de Tácticas de Manipulación¿Te preguntas qué es el control mental?Es la habilidad que puede impulsarte hacia adelante en la vida, dándote la capacidad de comprender, influir y navegar por las mentes de quienes te rodean. Ya sea descifrando las intenciones de tu jefe o mejorando tus
... Read more
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Learn Any Language Fast

by Instafo, Anthony Baker ...

Narrated by Instafo ...

Unabridged

46 min

NOTE: Please be sure to download the accompanying reference material upon purchasing. You'll need it to go through the audio.The Boot Camp Approach for Practical Language LearningWhy should you bother learning a new language? Picking up different languages has many benefits. It can open doors for you at work by helping you get a promotion or landing a new job assignment. It can definitely make ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

NOTE: Please be sure to download the accompanying reference material upon purchasing. You'll need it to go through the audio.The Boot Camp Approach for Practical Language LearningWhy should you bother learning a new language? Picking up different languages has many benefits. It can open doors for you at work by helping you get a promotion or landing a new job assignment. It can definitely make
... Read more
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Getting Published

Dirty Little Secrets Publishers Don’t Want Book Authors to Know

by Bryan Heathman, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Bryan Heathman ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

32 min

As a Publisher, Bryan Heathman speaks with authors daily who ask intelligent questions about getting books into the hands of as many readers as possible. As an author and a speaker, Bryan has investigated the exact same questions himself. This program is an in-depth exploration into the extremely relevant question for today’s authors: Should I self-publish or pursue a legacy publishing contract? ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

As a Publisher, Bryan Heathman speaks with authors daily who ask intelligent questions about getting books into the hands of as many readers as possible. As an author and a speaker, Bryan has investigated the exact same questions himself. This program is an in-depth exploration into the extremely relevant question for today’s authors: Should I self-publish or pursue a legacy publishing contract?
... Read more
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Back to Me - The Global Art of Talking Without Listening

by Quentin Drummond Anderson ...

Narrated by Michael Cordue ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

Back to Me: The Global Art of Talking Without Listening is a sharp, funny, and globally informed exploration of how modern conversation has drifted into chaos. Quentin Drummond Anderson examines why, in a world louder than ever, silence has become the rarest sound — and listening an endangered skill. Drawing on a lifetime of cross-cultural experience, he takes readers from Tokyo to London, New ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Back to Me: The Global Art of Talking Without Listening is a sharp, funny, and globally informed exploration of how modern conversation has drifted into chaos. Quentin Drummond Anderson examines why, in a world louder than ever, silence has become the rarest sound — and listening an endangered skill. Drawing on a lifetime of cross-cultural experience, he takes readers from Tokyo to London, New
... Read more
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Common English expressions [Russian Edition]

by Michael Spencer, Dmitry Ivanov ...

Narrated by Alexey Muzhitsky ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

Sound like a native! This audiobook teaches the most common English expressions used in real conversations—so you can speak naturally and confidently. ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sound like a native! This audiobook teaches the most common English expressions used in real conversations—so you can speak naturally and confidently.
... Read more
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How To Talk To Anybody

14 Speaking Techniques To Instantly Connect With Anyone, Avoid The Awkwardness & Supercharge Your Communication Skills

by LearnWell Books ...

Narrated by Brad Derry ...

Series Audiobook 4 - LiveWell Series
Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

❓How many opportunities, relationships, and experiences have you missed out on because you didn't know how to talk to people with confidence and skill?From now on, you will know exactly what to say and how to say it in a way that makes people open their eyes with surprise and delight. You'll capture everyone's attention, your words will have impact and influence, and your opinion will make a ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

❓How many opportunities, relationships, and experiences have you missed out on because you didn't know how to talk to people with confidence and skill?From now on, you will know exactly what to say and how to say it in a way that makes people open their eyes with surprise and delight. You'll capture everyone's attention, your words will have impact and influence, and your opinion will make a
... Read more
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The Writer’s Advantage

Harness the Power of the Written Word

by Made for Success, Made for Success ...

Narrated by Dianna Booher, Liv Montgomery, Laura Stack, Dianna Booher, Liv Montgomery, Laura Stack ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Made for Success Series
Unabridged

5 hours 42 min

Includes a PDF workbookDo you have a story waiting to be told but know your writing skills need improvement? This expert resource will help you develop both your technical and creative writing skills. Bestselling authors reveal entertaining and informative methods to craft a story, organize complex thoughts, and write effectively to engage your readers.How to effectively write a book, essay, or ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Includes a PDF workbookDo you have a story waiting to be told but know your writing skills need improvement? This expert resource will help you develop both your technical and creative writing skills. Bestselling authors reveal entertaining and informative methods to craft a story, organize complex thoughts, and write effectively to engage your readers.How to effectively write a book, essay, or
... Read more

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