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Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether newcomers or accomplished professionals. As Sol Stein, renowned editor, author, and instructor, explains, "This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions, how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place."

These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago. Ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular.

Forget boring drills—Italian Short Stories for Beginners makes language learning feel like people-watching in a Roman café. No flashcards, no pressure—just laughter, storytelling, and steady progress you can actually enjoy. Slip on your headphones, say “andiamo!”, and let every story bring you closer to sounding like a true Italian.

This book teaches German through quick stories that make vocabulary stick and grammar feel natural. If you've struggled with textbooks full of tables, confusing rules, and phrases nobody uses—you're not alone. The problem isn't you; it's the method. Traditional books make you study German. This one helps you feel it. Through short, entertaining stories, you'll experience real situations—ordering food, catching trains, checking into hotels—using words native speakers actually say. Each story balances fun and clarity, keeping you engaged while natural repetition locks vocabulary into memory.

You’ve mastered the basics. Now it’s time to move beyond memorization and into real conversation—the kind that feels effortless, natural, and fun. In Learn French for Beginners, you’ll discover how to speak French fluently without boring drills or grammar charts. Through engaging stories, lively dialogues, and practical lessons, you’ll start to think—and talk—like a native. By the final chapter, you won’t just know French—you’ll speak it comfortably and confidently in moments that matter.

Get ready to laugh, learn, and finally say “Oui, I’ve got this!” with confidence—no grammar drills required. This audiobook turns textbook French into real, everyday conversations through funny, story-based lessons that feel more like people-watching in a Paris café than studying. Each tale brings French to life with clear English translations, natural pronunciation, and simple tips that actually stick—so you remember what you learn and sound natural while saying it.

With Spanish Short Stories for Beginners, you’ll absorb real-world Spanish through vivid, everyday adventures that make learning feel effortless. Forget memorization—these short, immersive tales help your brain connect meaning, memory, and culture so you start thinking in Spanish from the very first story. Whether you’re dreaming of chatting at a Madrid café or following lively conversations without missing a word, this audiobook is your shortcut to real fluency.

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists...