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We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent audiobook illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings of eloquence in this lively analysis. Crystal focuses on the here and now of eloquent speaking - from pitch, pace, and prosody to jokes, appropriateness, and how to wield a microphone.

Some people say 'sconn' while others say 'schown'. He says 'bath' while she says 'bahth'. You say 'potayto'. I say 'potahto'. And - wait a second, no one says 'potahto'. No one's ever said 'potahto'. Have they? From reconstructing Shakespeare's accent to the rise and fall of received pronunciation, actor Ben Crystal and his linguist father, David, travel the world in search of the stories of spoken English.

In Making Sense, David Crystal confronts the foe of many: grammar. Once taught relentlessly to all students in the English-speaking world, grammar disappeared from most school curricula, so that terms such as preposition and conjunction now often confound children and adults alike.

Banter, chit-chat, gossip, natter, tete-a-tete: these are just a few of the terms for the varied ways in which we interact with one another through conversation. David Crystal explores the factors that motivate so many different kinds of talk and reveals the rules we use unconsciously, even in the most routine exchanges of everyday conversation.

Hey there, Guardians!Welcome to The Armed Guardian Podcast, your one-stop shop for information empowering responsible gun ownership. We're here for the citizen who takes preparedness seriously, understands the importance of the Second Amendment, and wants to be proactive in protecting themselves, their loved ones, and their communities.This podcast is brought to you by Blueberry Tactical and Training, and together we'll be tackling a wide range of topics relevant to the armed citizen. We'll delve into the legalities of firearm ownership, hone your self-defense skills, and explore the latest ...

The Internet says anyone can be a psychic and we want to see if that's true. Through experimentation, evidence, and conversation we analyze our findings and report back anything we find valuable (psychic or psychological) to you all to try for yourselves!In our journey through world of psychic abilities, we also touch on intuition, spirituality, and the occult. With skepticism, some humor, and open minds, will we develop psychic abilities or debunk them entirely? Or maybe gain valuable insights into our own psychology and ego? Maybe both? We're on a mission to have fun and uncover the truth ...