Language Instruction Audiobooks

Cada palabra tiene su origen en una anécdota que sorprende por simple y desopilante. Daniel Balmaceda ha unido en este libro sus dos pasiones: la historia y la palabra. ¿De dónde surgieron términos como 'abatatarse' o 'boicotear'? ¿Por qué le decimos cubiertos a los utensilios que usamos para comer? ¿Por qué conocemos como jacuzzis a las bañeras con hidromasaje? La historia de las palabras es la historia de nuestra propia vida. Por eso, las palabras son muy valiosas. Si queremos sacar provecho de ellas, debemos conocerlas mejor. En esta oportunidad, Balmaceda no recorre la atormentada vida de Manuel Belgrano, los actos heroicos en nuestras batallas, el romance oculto de Victoria Ocampo o las aventuras inigualables de algunos granaderos. Aquí las protagonistas son las palabras que usamos todos los días. Detrás de cada una hay tragedia, romance y comedia. Nada mejor, entonces, que sumergirnos en las emocionantes aventuras de nuestras compañeras de siempre.

Daniel Balmaceda (Author), Sebastián Pinardi (Narrator)

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The Branding of Right-Wing Activism: The News Media and the Tea Party

From the start of Barack Obama's presidency in 2009, conservative populist groups began fomenting political fractiousness, dissent, and surprising electoral success. The Tea Party was one of the major characters driving this story. But, as Khadijah Costley White argues in this book, the Tea Party's ascent to major political phenomenon can be attributed to the way in which partisan and non-partisan news outlets "branded" the Party as a pot-stirrer in political conflicts over race, class, and gender. In other words, the news media played a major role in developing, cultivating, and promoting populism's brand, particularly within the news spaces of commentary and opinion. Through the language of political marketing, branding, and promotion, the news media not only reported on the Tea Party, but also acted as its political strategist and brand consultant. Moreover, the conservative press acted more as a political party than a news medium, deliberately promoting the Tea Party. In a media environment in which everyone has the opportunity to tune out, tune in, and speak back, The Branding of Right-Wing Activism ultimately shows that distinctions between citizens, journalists, activists, politicians, celebrities, and consumers are more symbolic than concrete.

Khadijah Costley White (Author), Randye Kaye (Narrator)

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Learning German Through Storytelling: Die Dritte Hand: a Kids Faith-Based Chapter Book

Experience the second episode of the Baumgartner & Momsen detective story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go!The narration style and speed of this audiobook is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German which is clearly understandable, not too fast, but also not too slow.In a small seaside town body parts start appearing out of nowhere. To whom do they belong? Can you help Kommissar Baumgartner and his colleague Kommissarin Momsen identify and catch the murderer?To get the most out of this audio book we recommend also getting a paperback or ebook edition of Learning German Though Storytelling: Die Dritte Hand and working through the exercises.)

André Klein (Author), André Klein (Narrator)

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Business 101

Writers face a world of infinite possibility - and hard decisions. To navigate the publishing world, you must understand business and money from the point of view as a businessperson, not an employee.J. Daniel Sawyer, longtime businessman, educator, and author of over 20 books guides you through the transition from thinking like an employee to thinking like an entrepreneur, and gives you the tools you need to make informed decisions about how to grow your fiction writing from a hobby to a life-sustaining career.

J. Daniel Sawyer (Author), J. Daniel Sawyer (Narrator)

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 1-5: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Lang

The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn French. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You'll be speaking and understanding French in no time flat! Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You'll Learn With this newest edition of French 1, we reflect the general trend in France toward casual interaction and have updated vocabulary and structures. What you are learning is neither stilted "textbook" French, nor "street" French, but rather everyday French as spoken in France. This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the French Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons begin in Lesson 2 and provide you with an introduction to reading French. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you're hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It's a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 21-25: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Lan

Can learning French be as easy as speaking your own? Yes with Pimsleur it's that easy. Learn on your own time, at your own pace, and wherever you choose. Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You'll Learn With this newest edition of French 1, we reflect the general trend in France toward casual interaction and have updated vocabulary and structures. What you are learning is neither stilted "textbook" French, nor "street" French, but rather everyday French as spoken in France. This course includes Lessons 21-25 from the French Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons are included to provide you with an introduction to reading French. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you're hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It's a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 26-30: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Lan

The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn French. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat! Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You’ll Learn With this newest edition of French 1, we reflect the general trend in France toward casual interaction and have updated vocabulary and structures. What you are learning is neither stilted “textbook” French, nor “street” French, but rather everyday French as spoken in France. This course includes Lessons 26-30 plus reading instruction from the French Level 1 program featuring 4.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons begin in Lesson 2 and are included to provide you with an introduction to reading French. In addition, the combined Reading Lessons are also included. These lessons, which total about two hours, are designed to teach you to sound out words with correct pronunciation and accent. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you’re hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It’s a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 11-15: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur La

The Pimsleur® Method is scientifically proven to be your fastest route to near-native fluency. Speak and understand French in just 30 minutes a day. Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You'll Learn With this newest edition of French 1, we reflect the general trend in France toward casual interaction and have updated vocabulary and structures. What you are learning is neither stilted "textbook" French, nor "street" French, but rather everyday French as spoken in France. This course includes Lessons 11-15 from the French Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons are included to provide you with an introduction to reading French. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you're hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It's a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 6-10: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Lan

Surprise your friends! Astonish your family! With Pimsleur®, you'll be speaking and understanding like a native in no time. 30 minutes a day is all it takes! Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You'll Learn This course includes Lessons 6-10 from the French Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken French language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons are included and provide you with an introduction to reading French. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you're hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It's a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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Pimsleur French Level 1 Lessons 16-20: Learn to Speak, Understand, and Read French with Pimsleur Lan

The Pimsleur® Method is scientifically proven to be your fastest route to near-native fluency. Speak and understand French in just 30 minutes a day. Pimsleur Makes Learning Easy • 30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa® • Synch progress across devices • Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode • Individual progress tracking for one main account holder and up to 3 additional household members • Car mode for easy driving and learning • Compatible with Amazon Echo devices for working through lessons at home Why Pimsleur? • Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. • Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. • Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. • Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you. • Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. • Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. • Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn. • Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What You'll Learn With this newest edition of French 1, we reflect the general trend in France toward casual interaction and have updated vocabulary and structures. What you are learning is neither stilted "textbook" French, nor "street" French, but rather everyday French as spoken in France. This course includes Lessons 16-20 from the French Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak French. Reading Lessons are included to provide you with an introduction to reading French. A Reading Booklet is included with your download. Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you're hearing in the audio lessons from a new and different perspective. It's a powerful combination that makes Pimsleur different from every other method on the market. The French Language French is spoken by 55 million speakers in France, 3 million in Belgium, 1.5 million in Switzerland, 6.5 million in Canada, and 5 million in former French and Belgian colonies. It is an official language in 44 countries and an official language of the United Nations. An estimated 50 million people around the world speak French as a second language. Tech Talk • Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices. • Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill. • A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers. • All purchased courses are backed up in your Pimsleur.com cloud-based digital library account. • Pimsleur is designed for use by one registered user, plus up to three household members, and may be installed on up to four devices.

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How To Write Dark and Twisty Books to Showcase the Light

Now and then, you'll meet a budding writer who fearfully admits they love to write creepy books. "What is wrong with you?" they worry people will say. "I expected you to wear a long, black trench coat and thick eyeliner." As a writer of macabre fiction, Mary's also your stereotypical "good girl." So how does she balance both aspects of her life? In this brief nonfiction booklet, Mary discusses a psychological and scriptural basis for tackling darker books, some of her favorite techniques for mastering the craft, and how to show the strength of God's light.

Mary Gray (Author), Mary Gray (Narrator)

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First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing ... and Life.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition if First You Write a Sentence by Joe Moran, read by Roy McMillan. The sentence is the common ground where every writer walks. A poet writes in sentences, but so does the unsung author who came up with Items trapped in doors cause delays. A good sentence can be written (and read) by anyone if we simply give it the gift of our time, and it is as close as most of us will get to making something truly beautiful. Enter acclaimed author Professor Joe Moran. Using minimal technical terms, First You Write a Sentence is his unpedantic but authoritative explanation of how the most ordinary words can be turned into verbal constellations of extraordinary grace. Using sources ranging from the Bible and Shakespeare to George Orwell and Maggie Nelson, and scientific studies of what can best fire the reader's mind, he shows how we can all write in a way that is clear, compelling and alive. Whether dealing with finding the ideal word, building a sentence or constructing a paragraph, First You Write a Sentence informs by light example: much richer than a style guide, it can be read not just for instruction but for pleasure and delight. And along the way it shows how good writing can help us notice the world, make ourselves known to others and live more meaningful lives. It's an elegant gem in praise of the English sentence. A style guide by stealth - how anyone can write well (and can enjoy good writing) 'Moran is a past master at producing fine, accessible non-fiction.' - Helen Davies, Sunday Times 'Joe Moran has a genius for turning the prosaic poetic' - Peter Hennessy

Joe Moran (Author), Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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