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Reports of the death of reading are greatly exaggerated Do you worry that you've lost patience for anything longer than a tweet? If so, you're not alone. Digital-age pundits warn that as our appetite for books dwindles, so too do the virtues in which printed, bound objects once trained us: the...

Eva never really wanted to be a mother—and certainly not the mother of a boy who ends up murdering seven of his fellow high school students, a cafeteria worker, and a much-adored teacher who tried to befriend him, all two days before his sixteenth birthday. Now, two years later, it is time for...

A haunting meditation on love, loss, companionship, and finding one’s way through the dark, Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Love is one of the most important and influential short story collections in contemporary literature. In his entry in the esteemed Bookmarked series, acclaimed author Brian Evenson offers his personal and literary take on this classic Carver collection.

Networking events suck, but they can suck less. What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression. Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation. From hello to goodbye, with strangers or old friends, you'll learn how to simply go deeper. No more: Interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention. Better Small Talk is a unique listen. Imagine the following situation: You've just put on your name tag, and you're approached by a stranger.

Discover the art of masterful conversations with this powerful guide! Have you always struggled with making small talk and want to stop feeling awkward? Do you wish to be able to tell stories where your listeners hang on to your every word? Do you wish you had the courage, the confidence, and the charisma to meet new people and make friends with them? If you’ve answered "yes", this is the audiobook for you! The sections in this audiobook cover everything you need to know to fully embrace your true self and become the most enthralling conversationalist in any room!

Gertrude and Reginald are both monsters that hide under beds, but they couldn't be more different. Or so they think. Come along to learn how living things are all alike, yet different from nonliving things.

Free (0.00$) Audiobook on Audible (with membership trial) : https://amzn.to/41LbvRHor Buy the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/41LbvRHBen Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup - practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn’t cover, based on his popular ben’s blog.While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that ...

Non-fans regard Céline Dion as ersatz and plastic, yet to those who love her, no one could be more real, with her impoverished childhood, her (creepy) manager-husband's struggle with cancer, her knack for howling out raw emotion. There's nothing cool about Céline Dion, and nothing clever. That's part of her appeal as an object of love or hatred — with most critics and committed music fans taking pleasure (or at least geeky solace) in their lofty contempt.

Dive into the fascinating world of plant science with The Elements of Botany, a concise yet informative textbook designed for students in schools and colleges. This essential resource provides a robust introduction to the study of plants, making it perfect for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of the natural world. (Summary by A. Gramour)

ayla, siobhan, and tess are three best friends that discuss (and sometimes argue) about all things books! their favorite tropes, series, genres, authors, and MORE are all possible topics of discussion. grab your bev of choice, get comfy, and LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS!

Imagine having the ability to approach any beautiful woman in any place. Whether you are in the grocery store, Starbucks getting a cappuccino, or filling the car with gas there are constantly chances to meet, attract and seduce amazingly attractive girls. Having said that, if like lots of men you lack the self-confidence to approach girls in these situations then the majority of these opportunities are going to pass you by.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A dedicated journalist unearths a generations-old family secret—and a connection to a string of missing girls that hits way too close to home—in this “nail-biting debut” (Booklist). “A well-written, emotionally wrenching tale.”—Associated Press A PUBLISHERS...

Let’s Talk About the Book of Abraham is part of the Let’s Talk About series—small, approachable books on important Latter-day Saint topics, written by trusted, faithful scholars who can thoroughly explain crucial issues in a digestible way.

Discover how to master the art of conversation, effortlessly engage and deeply connect with women and dramatically improve your dating life! Tired of freezing up when in close proximity to an attractive woman you'd like to talk to? Do you often run out of things to say when talking with a woman, only to watch her slowly lose interest?

Matt Dahlia was a recent college grad with no direction in his life: his business was dead on arrival and all his friends had left town. He was broke and searching for belonging in a world that didn’t understand him. That is, until he serendipitously met Thomas, who not only felt the same way he did, but had a project in mind: Together, along with two more like-minded strangers, they were going to move into a one-bedroom apartment and film themselves doing 30 things they had never done before in 30 days.

Our goal is to provide summaries of various books, discuss their content, tell the story behind their creation, and pique the reader's interest in the book even before seeing the cover. Nosso intuito é fazer um resumo sobre livros diversos, falar sobre seu conteudo, contar a história por trás da criação, é fazer o leitor se interessar pelo livro antes mesmo de ver a capa.

In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions listeners don't dare ask and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans.

#♫StopTheCommuntiyDrama♫ 𑁍Hi I’m Juniperbreeze aka Glowworm, plz listen and enjoy! I’m not the most professional𑁍! ♡So be warned!♡ Name: ☾juniperbreeze☽ Fave WOF characters: ✌︎︎Cricket, Blue, and Glory!✌︎︎ Fave warrior characters: ☮︎︎Yellowfang, Alderheart, and Twigbranch☮︎︎ Clan: ☕︎︎Crystalclan/shadowclan.☕︎︎ Type of dragon: ☯︎︎hivewing.☯︎︎ Fave book that isn’t WOF, 🚾: ❁Percy Jackson and the Olympian❁ ㋛My email㋛: Juniperbreeze5020@icloud.com (༼ つ ◕◡◕ ༽つP.S. if u email me, please say ur WOF/WC name...

Book Club Podcast

A bi-weekly podcast about non-fiction authors and the book publishing industry. Hear insider interviews, the latest news and information about bestsellers and trends, current book reviews as well as a look at books featured on C-SPAN's BookTV.