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Language Instinct, The

How the Mind Creates Language

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

18 hours 56 min

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our ... Read more

$61.82 CAD

In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language: how it works, how children learn it, how it changes, how the brain computes it, and how it evolved. With deft use of examples of humor and wordplay, Steven Pinker weaves our vast knowledge of language into a compelling story: language is a human instinct, wired into our
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The Sense of Style

The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century

by Steven Pinker ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

A short and entertaining book on the modern art of writing well by New York Times bestselling author Steven PinkerWhy is so much writing so bad, and how can we make it better? Is the English language being corrupted by texting and social media? Do the kids today even care about good writing? Why should any of us care?In The Sense of Style, the bestselling linguist and cognitive scientist Steven
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A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston ...

Narrated by Scott R. Pollak ...

Unabridged

3 hours 25 min

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before.This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in
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Foundation Modern Standard Arabic (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Learn Modern Standard Arabic with the Michel Thomas Method

by Michel Thomas ...

Narrated by Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Modern Standard Arabic in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides ... Read more

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Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Modern Standard Arabic in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides
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6 Minute English

British Life

by BBC, BBC Learning English ...

Narrated by Full Cast ...

Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Learn and improve your English with the BBC. Collected here for the first time are 12 episodes from BBC Learning English's popular 6 Minute English series. Aimed at intermediate-level learners of English, each programme examines a different topic which is discussed and explained to help learners increase their knowledge of the English language.Over the course of 70 minutes, our helpful guides will
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The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need, Updated Edition

Your One-Stop Source for Mastering English Grammar

by Susan Thurman ...

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Master the art of English grammar with this updated edition of the bestselling guide, The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, featuring fresh examples and quizzes to test your knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for business professionals, students, and anyone looking to improve their English language proficiency.The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, Updated Edition is a comprehensive ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Master the art of English grammar with this updated edition of the bestselling guide, The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, featuring fresh examples and quizzes to test your knowledge, making it an invaluable resource for business professionals, students, and anyone looking to improve their English language proficiency.The Only Grammar Book You’ll Ever Need, Updated Edition is a comprehensive
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Grammar for a Full Life

How the Ways We Shape a Sentence Can Limit or Enlarge Us

by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Narrated by Lawrence Weinstein ...

Unabridged

5 hours 7 min

Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Why settle for a normal book on grammar when you could learn new things about it and become your own best self at the same time?If you’re looking for a traditional manual of rules, this much-acclaimed, groundbreaking book by a cofounder of Harvard University’s Writing Center may not be the one for you. Grammar is about much more than rules: it’s about choices, too—since a thought can always be
... Read more
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Semicolon

The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark

by Cecelia Watson ...

Narrated by Pam Ward ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world’s most polarizing punctuation markThe semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it? Should we even care?In Semicolon, Cecelia Watson charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

A page-turning, existential romp through the life and times of the world’s most polarizing punctuation markThe semicolon. Stephen King, Hemingway, Vonnegut, and Orwell detest it. Herman Melville, Henry James, and Rebecca Solnit love it. But why? When is it effective? Have we been misusing it? Should we even care?In Semicolon, Cecelia Watson charts the rise and fall of this infamous punctuation
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GuíaBurros: Reglas ortográficas de uso diario

Cómo escribir sin errores

by Andrés Guijarro, Andrés Guijarro ...

Narrated by Kelu Robles ...

Unabridged

2 hours 31 min

¿Cómo y cuándo se utilizan las mayúsculas, negritas o cursivas ?, ¿cómo se escriben correctamente las siglas?, ¿sabe usar bien los signos de puntuación?, ¿tiene errores ortográficos?, ¿problemas con las tildes?En la actualidad es indispensable en el ámbito laboral y profesional saber escribir sin errores y redactar correctamente. Para ello, esta obra le será de inestimable ayuda ya que de un modo ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

¿Cómo y cuándo se utilizan las mayúsculas, negritas o cursivas ?, ¿cómo se escriben correctamente las siglas?, ¿sabe usar bien los signos de puntuación?, ¿tiene errores ortográficos?, ¿problemas con las tildes?En la actualidad es indispensable en el ámbito laboral y profesional saber escribir sin errores y redactar correctamente. Para ello, esta obra le será de inestimable ayuda ya que de un modo
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Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 1 – A Complete Guide to Mandarin Chinese Grammar for Beginners

Perfect for Everyone Starting Their Language Journey

by Letitia Wu ...

Narrated by Letitia Wu ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Master HSK 1 Grammar - A Complete Guide to Mandarin Chinese Grammar for Beginners
Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

Unlock the power of Mandarin Chinese with Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 1! Designed for HSK 1 learners and Chinese language beginners, this audiobook simplifies essential grammar concepts to help you speak confidently and build a solid foundation.In this volume, you’ll learn:Essential Words for ‘I,’ ‘You,’ and ‘He or She’Essential Words for ‘We,’ ‘You All,’ and ‘They’Essential Words for Saying “Is” ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the power of Mandarin Chinese with Master HSK 1 Grammar: Volume 1! Designed for HSK 1 learners and Chinese language beginners, this audiobook simplifies essential grammar concepts to help you speak confidently and build a solid foundation.In this volume, you’ll learn:Essential Words for ‘I,’ ‘You,’ and ‘He or She’Essential Words for ‘We,’ ‘You All,’ and ‘They’Essential Words for Saying “Is”
... Read more
Audiobook

Power of Simplicity, The: Secrets to Reimagine Your Life

"Revitalize your journey! Dive into impactful audio lessons that unveil the secrets of a simpler, fulfilling life."

by Jareth Windermere ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

The Power of Simplicity: Secrets to Reimagine Your LifeAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge by effectively transforming your thoughts into reality through the art of writing?Searching for an all-inclusive guide that covers everything you need to turn your ideas into actionable steps?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your und... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Power of Simplicity: Secrets to Reimagine Your LifeAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge by effectively transforming your thoughts into reality through the art of writing?Searching for an all-inclusive guide that covers everything you need to turn your ideas into actionable steps?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your und...
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Aprender Inglés Desde Cero

Curso de Inglés para Principiantes en Audio - Saludos, Números, Verbos, Viajes y Frases Esenciales, Con Pausas para Repetir en Voz Alta

by Karla Marquez ...

Narrated by Karla Marquez ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Aprender Inglés con Karla
Unabridged

5 hours 9 min

¿Cuántas veces has empezado a aprender inglés y lo has dejado a las dos semanas? Este curso está pensado para que eso no vuelva a pasar. Karla Marquez, profesora mexicana de inglés y español, te explica todo en español y avanza despacio: cada palabra nueva se dice, se traduce y se repite, y después te deja una pausa para que la digas tú en voz alta. Sin prisas y sin dar nada por sabido. A lo largo ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

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¿Cuántas veces has empezado a aprender inglés y lo has dejado a las dos semanas? Este curso está pensado para que eso no vuelva a pasar. Karla Marquez, profesora mexicana de inglés y español, te explica todo en español y avanza despacio: cada palabra nueva se dice, se traduce y se repite, y después te deja una pausa para que la digas tú en voz alta. Sin prisas y sin dar nada por sabido. A lo largo
... Read more
Audiobook

Ideal Handbook for IELTS Speaking Cue Cards, An

by Ranjot Singh Chahal ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Prashanth G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."An Ideal Handbook for IELTS Speaking Cue Cards" by Ranjot Chahal is a comprehensive guide designed to help IELTS test-takers excel in the speaking section. This book is an invaluable resource for those aiming to achieve a perfect 9 band score.Inside this handbook, you will find a carefully curated selection of IELTS speaking cue cards, meticulously ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."An Ideal Handbook for IELTS Speaking Cue Cards" by Ranjot Chahal is a comprehensive guide designed to help IELTS test-takers excel in the speaking section. This book is an invaluable resource for those aiming to achieve a perfect 9 band score.Inside this handbook, you will find a carefully curated selection of IELTS speaking cue cards, meticulously
... Read more
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Everyday Conversations: A Practical Guide to Daily Life Vocabulary

by Amanpreet Kaur ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mia G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Everyday Conversations" offers a comprehensive guide to navigating daily interactions through essential vocabulary and phrases. Authored by language enthusiast Amanpreet Kaur, this book equips readers with the linguistic tools needed to engage confidently in greetings, daily routines, weather discussions, shopping, family relationships, transportation ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Everyday Conversations" offers a comprehensive guide to navigating daily interactions through essential vocabulary and phrases. Authored by language enthusiast Amanpreet Kaur, this book equips readers with the linguistic tools needed to engage confidently in greetings, daily routines, weather discussions, shopping, family relationships, transportation
... Read more
Audiobook

Italian Short Stories for Beginners

Exciting Stories to Learn Italian and Expand Your Vocabulary

by LDFU Academy ...

Narrated by Polyglot Studio ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Language Learning Series: Spanish, Italian, and French for Beginners through Stories, Conversations, and Step-by-Step Guides
Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

Unlock the biggest secret to mastering Italian quickly: enjoyment!If you've struggled with Italian conjugations or been frustrated by inaccessible learning materials, you're not alone. Say goodbye to dense grammar books and obscure literature that leave you buried in dictionaries.Italian Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 offers 20 easy-to-read, captivating stories designed to expand your ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the biggest secret to mastering Italian quickly: enjoyment!If you've struggled with Italian conjugations or been frustrated by inaccessible learning materials, you're not alone. Say goodbye to dense grammar books and obscure literature that leave you buried in dictionaries.Italian Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2 offers 20 easy-to-read, captivating stories designed to expand your
... Read more
Audiobook

Dreyer's English

An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style

by Benjamin Dreyer ...

Narrated by Benjamin Dreyer, Alison Fraser ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A sharp, funny grammar guide they’ll actually want to read, from Random House’s longtime copy chief and one of Twitter’s leading language gurus**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine • Paste • Shelf Awareness“Essential (and delightful!)”—People**We all write, all the time: books, blogs, emails. Lots and lots of emails. And we all want to writ.
... Read more
Audiobook

Language of Extremism: Unveiling the Hidden Hooks of Cults

"Transform your insights! Access captivating audio lessons that uncover the hidden dynamics of cults and extremism."

by Cyrus Penrose ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

Language of Extremism: Unveiling the Hidden Hooks of Cults⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to enhance your career and deepen your understanding to effectively navigate the complexities of manipulation in extreme environments?Searching for a comprehensive guide that covers all the essential elements to understand and resist cult influences?Your quest ends he... ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Language of Extremism: Unveiling the Hidden Hooks of Cults⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to enhance your career and deepen your understanding to effectively navigate the complexities of manipulation in extreme environments?Searching for a comprehensive guide that covers all the essential elements to understand and resist cult influences?Your quest ends he...
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Audiobook

638 Canadian Words and 23 Phrases

by Deaver Brown ...

Narrated by Deaver Brown ...

Series series Canadian
Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

638 Canadian words and 23 phrases to connect with English Canadian culture. These words and phrases will help Canadians; visitors; students; and others learn more about Canada and its distinct culture and effectiveness in so many areas from the arts to business to their personal lives. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

638 Canadian words and 23 phrases to connect with English Canadian culture. These words and phrases will help Canadians; visitors; students; and others learn more about Canada and its distinct culture and effectiveness in so many areas from the arts to business to their personal lives.
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Audiobook

Secrets to Unlocking Humanity’s Future Conversations

"Elevate your understanding! Dive into captivating audio lessons unlocking humanity’s future conversations for impactful insights."

by Lucian Farrow ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Secrets to Unlocking Humanity’s Future Conversations⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Insights Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and solidify your understanding by successfully navigating pivotal discussions about humanity’s future?Searching for a comprehensive resource that encompasses all the essential elements to engage deeply with transformative ideas?Your search ends h... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Secrets to Unlocking Humanity’s Future Conversations⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Insights Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and solidify your understanding by successfully navigating pivotal discussions about humanity’s future?Searching for a comprehensive resource that encompasses all the essential elements to engage deeply with transformative ideas?Your search ends h...
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Master the Art of Influence: Speak and Captivate Instantly

"Elevate your speaking skills with dynamic audio lessons crafted to boost your influence and captivation!"

by Clinton Marwood ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

Master the Art of Influence: Speak and Captivate Instantly⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you striving to advance in your career and enhance your expertise in powerful communication skills?Are you in search of an all-encompassing guide that equips you with all the essentials to transform conversations and relationships through effective communication?Your quest ends... ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the Art of Influence: Speak and Captivate Instantly⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you striving to advance in your career and enhance your expertise in powerful communication skills?Are you in search of an all-encompassing guide that equips you with all the essentials to transform conversations and relationships through effective communication?Your quest ends...
... Read more
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Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

by Mignon Fogarty ...

Narrated by Mignon Fogarty ...

Series series Quick & Dirty Tips
Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. Grammar Girl, is determined to wipe out bad grammar—but she's also determined to make the process as painless as possible. One year ago, she created a weekly podcast to tackle some of the most common mistakes people make while communicating. More than seven million episodes have now been downloaded, and Mignon has dispensed grammar tips on Oprah and appeared on the pages of
... Read more
Audiobook

Have You Eaten Grandma?

Or, the Life-Saving Importance of Correct Punctuation, Grammar, and Good English

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by Gyles Brandreth ...

Unabridged

7 hours 16 min

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves.Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to
... Read more
Audiobook

Woe Is I

The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English (Fourth Edition)

by Patricia T. O'Conner ...

Narrated by Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A revised and updated edition of the iconic grammar guide for the 21st century.In this expanded and updated edition of Woe Is I, former editor at The New York Times Book Review Patricia T. O'Conner unties the knottiest grammar tangles with the same insight and humor that have charmed and enlightened readers of previous editions for years. With fresh insights into the rights, wrongs, and maybes of
... Read more
Audiobook

Master English Like a Native

Slang, Sayings & Expressions That Americans Use

by Casey O. Jordan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.If you’ve ever felt lost trying to understand real American English, you’re not alone. Native speakers don’t always talk the way textbooks teach. They use slang, idioms, sayings, and phrases that can leave even advanced learners confused. This audiobook is your guide to finally making sense of it all—and sounding fluent while you do it.Master English
... Read more

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