Language Instruction Audiobooks

Self-Publishing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You'll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book. In this updated edition, you'll discover the latest technologies in self-publishing, trends in the world of ebooks, and new marketing techniques you can use online and in the real world. Becoming a published author is easier than ever, thanks to this Dummies guide. - Understand every step in the self-publishing process - Discover how to write and sell your books in ebook and printed formats - Hire an editor, obtain an ISBN, and generate publicity for your book - Fine-tune your writing to improve your chances of success - Get your work out there-no agent or publisher needed Self-Publishing For Dummies is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in DIY publishing.

Jason R. Rich (Author), Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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Creative Writing For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Unlock your creative potential and write something special Ever dream of writing a book, article, poem, or play that means something to you-and maybe to someone else as well? Do you have an idea you're ready to get down on paper? In Creative Writing For Dummies, you'll learn how to unleash your creative side and become a confident and productive writer. Discover the essential elements of storytelling, including structure, characterization, setting, dialogue, and plot, as you navigate the countless ways you can express yourself with the written word. Explore the media and methods you can use to help find an audience-from traditional to self-publishing, social media, blogging, and more! Creative Writing For Dummies also shows you how to: - Write in all sorts of different formats, including screenplays, scripts, creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels, and beyond - Navigate the world of social media and learn how it can contribute to getting your work read by more people in more places - Understand the new, online nature of contemporary journalism and the proliferation of news and blogging sites

Maggie Hamand Phd, Maggie Hamand, Phd (Author), Cynthia Farrell (Narrator)

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Speak. Lead. Inspire!: Learn How to Speak Like a Leader Using Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Discover How To Speak Like a Leader By Using Verbal and Nonverbal Communication! With modern technology and the way people can talk over the phone and not face to face, many people lose the ability to talk to a real audience or a live group of people. So, if you want to speak like a leader whether it be on stage or at the workplace, you might be struggling on how to engage people and speak like a true leader. Even if you feel like you haven’t been gifted with the art of speaking, you can leader to speak like a leader if you put in the effort. Leadership Starts With Knowing Your Audience Before being able to speak like a great leader, you need to ask yourself who you plan to lead and why they need great leadership. Knowing your audience is key to success. This allows you to adapt your speech and language to the people you are talking to so that your message can be powerful and more inspirational. Ask yourself who you want to talk to and why you feel like they need a great leader who can speak well… Did you know that speaking like a leader can influence those around you? If you are having trouble influencing and inspiring those around you or those that work for you. The best thing you can do is learn to speak like a leader. When you can lead those around you with your words and actions. They will be inspired to be better and also learn to influence those who work under them as well. Learning how to speak like a great leader without using external resources is essentially impossible. You need to have resources to teach you and point you in the right direction so that you can slowly learn to speak like a powerful leader.

John Bixby (Author), Millian Quinteros (Narrator)

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[German] - Learn German With Stories: Sturm auf Sylt: 10 Short Stories For Beginners

In this sequel to Lockdown in Liechtenstein, Dino joins a motley crew of travelers on a meme-fueled pilgrimage to the northernmost German Island of Sylt. Disillusioned by a post-pandemic world and growing financial woes, punks, nerds and slackers from all over the republic have banded together to crash the favorite holiday spot of the super rich and famous. When Dino and his new-found friends cross paths with a local entrepreneur they are plunged headlong into a world of pecuniary promises, but all that glitters is not gold. Explore the Island of Sylt, learn about local sights, culture, cuisine and improve your German effortlessly along the way. (To get the most out of this audiobook we recommend listening while reading through a paperback or ebook edition of Learn German with Stories: Sturm auf Sylt – 10 Short Stories for Beginners and working through the exercises.)

André Klein (Author), André Klein, Eti Shani (Narrator)

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A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: A Palestine Story

Brought to you by Penguin. LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION A gripping, intimate story of one heartbreaking day in Palestine that reveals lives, loves, enmities, and histories in violent collision Milad is five years old and excited for his school trip to a theme park on the outskirts of Jerusalem, but tragedy awaits: his bus is involved in a horrific accident. His father, Abed, rushes to the chaotic site, only to find Milad has already been taken away. Abed sets off on a journey to learn Milad's fate, navigating a maze of physical, emotional, and bureaucratic obstacles he must face as a Palestinian. Interwoven with Abed's odyssey are the stories of Jewish and Palestinian characters whose lives and pasts unexpectedly converge: a kindergarten teacher and a mechanic who rescue children from the burning bus; an Israeli army commander and a Palestinian official who confront the aftermath at the scene of the crash; a settler paramedic; ultra-Orthodox emergency service workers; and two mothers who each hope to claim one severely injured boy. A Day in the Life of Abed Salama is a deeply immersive, stunningly detailed portrait of life in Israel and Palestine, and an illumination of the reality of one of the most contested places on earth. 'A deeply immersive portrait of daily life in Israel and the West Bank' The Best Books to Understand the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Financial Times 'Brims over with just the sort of compassion and understanding that is needed at a time like this … when facts have become weapons in this seemingly endless conflict, this is a book that speaks with deep and authentic truth of ordinary lives trapped in the jaws of history' Observer ©2024 Nathan Thrall (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Nathan Thrall (Author), Peter Ganim (Narrator)

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I Love Russia: Reporting from a Lost Country

Brought to you by Penguin. To be a journalist is to tell the truth. To be patriotic is to be critical, honest and fearless. I Love Russia takes us to places that non-Russians have never seen and brings us voices we have never heard. It is Elena Kostyuchenko’s courageous attempt to document Russia as experienced by those whom it systematically and brutally erases: village girls recruited into sex work, queer people in the outer provinces, patients and doctors at a Ukrainian maternity ward, and reporters like herself. At once uncompromising and deeply humane, it stitches reportage and personal essays into a kaleidoscopic, often other-worldly journey. Here is Russia as it is, not as we imagine it. I Love Russia may be the last work from her homeland Kostyuchenko will publish for a long time – perhaps ever. She writes driven by the conviction that the greatest form of love and patriotism is criticism. And because the threat of Putin’s Russia extends beyond herself, beyond Crimea, and beyond Ukraine. This is a singular portrait of a nation, and of a woman who refuses to be silenced. 'Elena's bravery and reportage are astonishing' CHRISTINA LAMB 'Kostyuchenko is an important guide to the twenty-first century' TIMOTHY SNYDER 'Would you like to know where Putin comes from? What the Russians are like today? And why? Read this book' SVETLANA ALEXIEVICH ©2023 Elena Kostyuchenko (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Elena Kostyuchenko (Author), Tiana Yarik (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El escritor emprendedor (The enterprising author): cómo ganarte la vida como escritor

¿Vivir de lo que escribes es posible? El escritor emprendedor tendrá que saber identificar su público objetivo, diseñar una propuesta de valor y atraer y retener fans en redes sociales. Es preciso que sepa construir su marca personal y maneje el email marketing. Si todo eso se te hace un mundo, este es tu libro.Aquí vas a encontrar todo lo que necesitas saber para —ahora sí— poder vivir de lo que escribes.Ana González Duque te muestra paso a paso cómo conseguir resultados tangibles con tu blog de escritor, cómo ha conseguido ella reducir al mínimo su jornada laboral para dedicarse a escribir, que es lo que siempre le gustó.Testimonios de lectores:'El manual es claro y bien explicado, ameno y muy divertido ¡Gran trabajo! Aporta mucho valor' (Mónica Gutiérrez Artero, escritora y autora del blog 'Serendipia') 'El libro es informal, pero muy profesional. Es un buen punto de partida para que el escritor novel adquiera unos conocimientos básicos de marketing y, sobre todo, para que cambie de mentalidad con respecto al mundo editorial y a la industria del libro. Me ha encantado el capítulo sobre monetización de blogs, especialmente “las siete formas más sencillas de ganar dinero con tu blog”, y también la parte de Hacienda y fiscalidad, porque de eso nunca habla nadie'. (Víctor Selles, escritor y autor del blog www.victorselles.com) 'Es una lectura muy fácil, muy amena, con la que se empatiza rápido y de la que se aprende muchísimo' (David Olier, escritor y autor del blog 'El rincón de Cabal') 'Se trata de un libro sincero, directo, que no se anda por las ramas. Ana no nos vende trucos de feria, al contrario nos muestra un proceso sencillo y fácil de reproducir. No se guarda trucos en la manga y te explica cosas que nadie te cuenta (temas fiscales que no son tan cool, por ejemplo). Una lectura que aporta valor real. Imprescindible para el escritor 3.0' (Jaume Vincent, escritor y autor del blog 'Excentrya'). 'El libro me ha parecido muy útil y bastante ligero de leer. Vamos, combinación perfecta: contenido de calidad y asequible a una persona que no sea experta en marketing' (Rafael de la Rosa, escritor y autor del blog 'Dragón mecánico')

Ana González-Duque (Author), Nuria Samsó (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Aprendiendo inglés # 1

aprendiendo ingles # 1, es un libro a traves del cual el autor desea apoyarte amigo lector en tu deseo por mejorar tanto tu pronunciacion como tu gramatica en este idioma, por ello te corparte acerca del ASDAT, osea del abecedario, los saludos, las despedidas, articulos definido e indefinidos, etc. Ademas llevaremos una secuencia u orden para un mejor apredizaje.

Onofre Quezada (Author), Anonimo, Onofre Quezada (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Aprendiendo inglés # 2

Aprendiendo inglés # 2, es un libro a través del cual el autor comparte contigo los plurales y singulares tanto regulares como irregulares, de los sustantivos que existen en la lengua inglesa, también la clasificación de pronombres, también el verbo mas importante del ingles ósea el verbo to be, entre otros. solo esperamos que todo este contenido pueda resultar muy útil en tu deseo por mejorar tu nivel de pronunciación y gramática en este idioma.

Onofre Quezada (Author), Anonimo, Onofre Quezada (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Aprendiendo inglés # 2

Onofre Quezada (Author), Anonimo, Onofre Quezada (Narrator)

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Self-Promote and Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Brand, Attract Your Audience, and Ma

Every nonfiction author dreams of being a bestselling author. This dream hinges on a well-positioned book and a savvy understanding of marketing. Many authors feel like they have tried everything in the world of self-publishing—launching mass press releases, designing attractive bookmarks, and attempting to run ads on Amazon. Yet the numbers crawl, the dream stalls, and the frustration mounts. Julie Broad, author of Self-Publish and Succeed and Founder of Book Launchers, brings her high-energy approach and hold-nothing-back attitude with this compelling follow-up guide to Self-Publish & Succeed. Julie champions indie authors to book marketing success, showing you the secret goes beyond the narrow focus on book sales. She presents a map to use your book to become an industry thought leader, bolster your personal brand and leverage your book as a tool for business growth. You’ll discover how to: · Architect a layered marketing strategy, optimizing every aspect of your book production and marketing, for success. · Position your author brand to appeal directly to your target audience. · Choose your book launch strategy from four proven methods. · Enhance your book’s visibility with the right pricing and keywords on platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing. · Leverage speaking engagements to personally connect with readers and boost book sales. It’s time to take your authorship to the next level. Navigate the intricacies of self-publishing and book marketing using the same methods clients pay her tens of thousands of dollars for. Get Self-Promote and Succeed and let this writer’s guide to promoting, marketing, and selling your nonfiction book be the reason your journey heads toward success.

Julie Broad (Author), Julie Broad (Narrator)

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From Standard To Stellar - Elevating Your English Vocabulary

Embark on a journey to elevate your language skills with this comprehensive audio-course for adult learners. This 5-session course is designed to enhance your vocabulary, providing you with new words and their meanings, such as desolate, kinetic, and ebullient. It's suitable for personal enrichment and professional success, and also serves as an advanced course for ESL learners. Each of the 5 20-30 minute lessons introduces a selection of words that add sophistication to communication. The course includes reviews, delving into synonyms, antonyms, and etymology, ensuring a thorough understanding of usage and context. The audio format benefits auditory learners and busy individuals, allowing learning while commuting or exercising. Delivered by skilled narrators, the course ensures that pronunciation, spelling, and meaning are clearly understood, covering 150 challenging words. Interactive elements are included to reinforce learning, encouraging listeners to answer questions and engage with the content. This course isn't just about memorizing words; it's about empowering effective communication, critical thinking, and deep understanding. It's ideal for all adults aiming to refine their English, from professionals to lifelong learners interested in the intricacies of language.

Sophia Mitchell (Author), Andrew Heisler, Mary Shilston (Narrator)

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