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Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audienceCan jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome’s greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity’s funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him “the stand-up Consul.” How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero’s essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian. The result is a timeless practical guide to how a well-timed joke can win over any audience. As powerful as jokes can be, they are also hugely risky. The line between a witty joke and an offensive one isn’t always clear. Cross it and you’ll look like a clown, or worse. Here, Cicero and Quintilian explore every aspect of telling jokes—while avoiding costly mistakes. Presenting the sections on humor in Cicero’s On the Ideal Orator and Quintilian’s The Education of the Orator, complete with an enlightening introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, How to Tell a Joke examines ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In letters to his friend Atticus, Cicero (106–43 BC) reveals himself as to no other of his correspondents except perhaps his brother, and vividly depicts a momentous period in Roman history, marked by the rise of Julius Caesar and the downfall of the Republic.

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Collecting the most incisive and influential writings of one of Rome''s finest orators, Cicero''s Selected Works is translated with an introduction by Michael Grant in Penguin Classics.Lawyer, philosopher, statesman and defender of Rome''s Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence, and his pure literary and oratorical style and strict sense of morality have been a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. This selection demonstrates the diversity of his writings, and includes letters to friends and statesmen on Roman life and politics; the vitriolic Second Philippic Against Antony; and his two most famous philosophical treatises, On Duties and On Old Age - a celebration of his own declining years. Written at a time of brutal political and social change, Cicero''s lucid ethical writings formed the foundation of the Western liberal tradition in political and moral thought that continues to this day.This translation by Michael Grant conveys the elegance of Cicero''s writings. His introduction describes their social and political background, while maps, genealogical charts, timelines and a glossary place the works in context.Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman, was born at Arpinium to a wealthy local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Druhý díl dvousvazkového výboru z rozsáhlé korespondence významného římského státníka, řečníka a filozofa Marka Tullia Cicerona, mj. s Caesarem či M. Antoniem umožňuje poznat atmosféru a poměry římského státu na sklonku republiky (65-43 př. n. l.) Dochovaná korespondence významného římského řečníka, politika, spisovatele, a v neposlední řadě vrcholného stylisty, Marka Tullia Cicerona (106-43 př. n. l. byla objevena italskými humanisty ve 14.-15. století. Obsahuje téměř 900 dopisů a coby "živá" korespondence, neurčená primárně pro veřejnost má nesmírný historický význam. Cicero si dopisoval s množstvím předních římských osobností, které spolutvořily dějiny, příp. i kulturu posledních desetiletí římské republiky (Gneus Pompeius, Gaius Iulius Caesar či Marcus Antonius). Dopisy často velmi detailně prezentují jeho pohled na události a jednající osobnosti, živě (i humorně) vykreslují atmosféru doby, vyjadřují Ciceronovy úvahy a nálady a nabízejí zprávy o jeho rodinných poměrech i širokých kulturních zájmech. Tato korespondence je tak pro římské prostředí jedinečným zdrojem informací jak pro "velkou politiku", tak pro drobné mezilidské vztahy. Právě díky ní je Ciceronova doba pro nás nejlépe známým obdobím celých starověkých dějin. První díl výboru obsahuje kolem 230 dopisů z let 65-50 př. n. l. (druhý obdobně rozsáhlý svazek zahrne dopisy z let 49-43 př. n. l. a vyjde pravděpodobně ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The early speeches. Cicero (Marcus Tullius, 106–43 BC), Roman lawyer, orator, politician, and philosopher, of whom we know more than of any other Roman, lived through the stirring era that saw the rise, dictatorship, and death of Julius Caesar in a tottering republic. In his political speeches especially and in his correspondence we see the excitement, tension, and intrigue of politics and the part he played in the turmoil of the time. Of about 106 known speeches, fifty-eight survive intact or in large part; together with his rhetorical treatises, they have long served as models for orators, advocates, and others. This volume contains four speeches from Cicero’s pre-consular, and one from his consular period. Pro Quinctio, his earliest surviving defense (81), handles a complex commercial dispute deftly and in loftier style than usual in such cases. Pro Roscio Amerino, his first criminal case (80), is a successful defense on a politically fraught charge of parricide. Pro Roscio Comoedo (72 or 71) defends a famous actor and old friend involved in a financial dispute, with suitably theatrical flair. Pro Tullio (71), a dispute between neighbors about a deadly slave attack, casts light on social conditions in the Italian countryside in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marcus Tullius Cicero bývá jednomyslně považován za nejlepšího římského řečníka a mistra latinského jazyka. Mezi jeho nejslavnější řeči patří žaloba hamižného správce Sicílie Gaia Verra (In Verrem, 70 př. n. l.) či vystoupení proti Lucie Sergiu Catilinovi (In Catilinam, 63 př. n. l.) nebo Marcu Antoniovi (Philippicae, 44-43 př. n. l.). Soubor Caesarianae přináší tři pozoruhodné řeči, které Cicero přednesl před vítězem občanské války, samotným Gaiem Iuliem Caesarem, a ve kterých ho žádá o milost pro ty, kdo stáli - tak jako řečník sám - na straně poražených.

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Stoické paradoxy napísal filozof Marcus Tullius Cicero pravdepodobne v prvej polovici roka 46 pred n. l. Autor tu obhajuje šesť etických tvrdení, ktoré sú na prvý pohľad v rozpore s bežným uvažovaním. Z hľadiska etického myslenia stoikov sú však pravdivé. Ukazujú spôsob, ako sa dajú filozofické nyšlienky preniesť do rečníckeho prejavu. Zároveň sa v nich Cicero púšťa do kritiky dobových spoločenských pomerov. Prostredníctvom Stoických paradoxov tak slovenskí čitatelia dostávajú možnosť poodhaliť autorov rečnícky, filozoficky aj politický spôsob myslenia.Limitovaná edícia

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Dochovaná korespondence významného římského řečníka, politika, spisovatele, a v neposlední řadě vrcholného stylisty, Marka Tullia Cicerona (106-43 př. n. l.) byla objevena italskými humanisty ve 14.-15. století. Obsahuje téměř 900 dopisů a jako "živá" korespondence, neurčená primárně pro veřejnost, má nesmírný historický význam. Cicero si dopisoval s množstvím předních římských osobností, které spolutvořily dějiny, příp. i kulturu posledních desetiletí římské republiky (Gneus Pompeius, Gaius Iulius Caesar či Marcus Antonius). Dopisy často velmi detailně prezentují jeho pohled na události a jednající osobnosti, živě (i humorně) vykreslují atmosféru doby, vyjadřují Ciceronovy úvahy a nálady a nabízejí zprávy o jeho rodinných poměrech i širokých kulturních zájmech. Ciceronovy listy jsou jedinečnou zprávou o tehdejší "velké politice" i mezilidských vztazích římských elit. Díky nim je pro nás Ciceronova doba nejlépe známým obdobím celých starověkých dějin. První díl výboru obsahuje kolem 230 dopisů z let 65-50 př. n. l. (druhý obdobně rozsáhlý svazek zahrne dopisy z let 49-43 př. n. l. a vyjde pravděpodobně v roce 2020). Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky.

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Audiokniha: ..aneb Usmívejte se na život a život se bude usmívat na vás a také Humor je boj s lidskou hloupostí (Werich), Veselost je druhem odvahy (Hemingway), Humor a vtip jsou příjemné a často mimořádně užitečné (Cicero Marcus Tullius) Humor a satira jsou jako milenec a milenka; kde jednoho není, tam druhý smutně hledí (Jan Neruda) a nakonec: Anekdoty nemají autora, nýbrž vypravěče... V devátém dílu našeho titulu stejného názvu vás potěší hlasy vypravěčů z nejpovolanějších - tentokrát vás pobaví Dana Medřická, Miloš Kopecký, Oldřich Nový, Darek Vostřel, Jiří Šašek, Jiří Štercl, Jiří Štuchal, Bedřich Zelenka a další.

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Audiokniha: ..aneb Usmívejte se na život a život se bude usmívat na vás a také Humor je boj s lidskou hloupostí (Werich), Veselost je druhem odvahy (Hemingway), Humor a vtip jsou příjemné a často mimořádně užitečné (Cicero Marcus Tullius) Humor a satira jsou jako milenec a milenka; kde jednoho není, tam druhý smutně hledí (Jan Neruda) a nakonec: Anekdoty nemají autora, nýbrž vypravěče... V desátém dílu našeho titulu stejného názvu vás potěší hlasy vypravěčů z nejpovolanějších - tentokrát vás pobaví Vlasta Burian, Jan Werich, František Roland, Ivan Vyskočil, Lubomír Lipsky, Josef Hlinomaz, Miloš Kirschner, Karel Höger a další.

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We know more of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BC), lawyer, orator, politician and philosopher, than of any other Roman. Besides much else, his work conveys the turmoil of his time, and the part he played in a period that saw the rise and fall of Julius Caesar in a tottering republic.

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We know more of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BC), lawyer, orator, politician and philosopher, than of any other Roman. Besides much else, his work conveys the turmoil of his time, and the part he played in a period that saw the rise and fall of Julius Caesar in a tottering republic.

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De Officiis (On Duties) was Cicero''s last philosophical work. In it he made use of Greek thought to formulate the political and ethical values of Roman Republican society as he saw them, revealing incidentally a great deal about actual practice. Writing at a time of political crisis after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44BC, when it was not clear how much of the old Republican order would survive, Cicero here handed on the insights of an elder statesman, adept at political theory and practice, to his son, and through him, to the younger generation in general. De Officiis has often been treated merely as a key to the lost Greek works that Cicero used. This volume aims to render De Officiis, which was such an important influence on later masterpieces of Western political thought, more intelligible by explaining its relation to its own time and place. A wholly new translation is accompanied by a lucid introduction and all the standard features of Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought, including a chronology, select bibliography, and notes on the vocabulary and significant individuals mentioned in the text.

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On Obligations (De officiis) was written by Cicero in late 44 BC after the assassination of Julius Caesar to provide principles of behaviour for aspiring politicians. It explores the apparent tensions between honourable conduct and expediency in public life, and the right and wrong ways of attaining political leadership. The principles of honourable behaviour are based on the Stoic virtues of wisdom, justice, magnanimity, and propriety; in Cicero''s view the intrinsically useful is always identical with the honourable. Cicero''s famous treatise has played a seminal role in the formation of ethical values in western Christendom. Adopted by the fourth-century Christian humanists, it beame transmuted into the moral code of the high Middle Ages. Thereafter, in the Renaissance from the time of Petrarch, and in the Age of Enlightenment that followed, it was given central prominence in discussion of the government of states. Today, when corruption and conflict in political life are the focus of so much public attention, On Obligations is still the foremost guide to good conduct. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, ''the good life'' was at once a life of contentment and one of moral virtue - and the two were inescapably intertwined. This volume brings together a wide range of his reflections upon the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness. In essays that are articulate, meditative and inspirational, Cicero presents his views upon the significance of friendship and duty to state and family, and outlines a clear system of practical ethics that is at once simple and universal. These works offer a timeless reflection upon the human condition, and a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers of Ancient Rome.

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Amid the corruption and power struggles of the collapse of the Roman Republic, Cicero (106-43BC) produced some of the most stirring and eloquent speeches in history. A statesman and lawyer, he was one of the only outsiders to penetrate the aristocratic circles that controlled the Roman state, and became renowned for his speaking to the Assembly, Senate and courtrooms. Whether fighting corruption, quashing the Catiline conspiracy, defending the poet Archias or railing against Mark Antony in the Philippics - the magnificent arguments in defence of liberty which led to his banishment and death - Cicero''s speeches are oratory masterpieces, vividly evocative of the cut and thrust of Roman political life.

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This text is a supplemental reader for the Lingua Latina series that includes selections from Sallust''s Catilina and Cicero''s Catilinarian Speeches I and III for students who have finished Part I, Familia Romana or anyone interested in learning Latin using the Lingua Latina Hans Orberg method.

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Zrcadlové latinsko - české vydání významné soudní řeči největšího římského řečníka M. Tullia Cicerona, pronesené na obhajobu římského politika Publia Sestia (Pro P. Sestio) v roce 56 př. n. l. Tato řeč je plna bezprostředních dobových informací z kontextu politicky velmi neklidné doby římské republiky a její vydání může poskytnout autentický dojem z přímé četby originálu v konfrontaci s uvedeným překladem, a to jak "laickým" milovníkům latiny (a Cicerona), tak i odborníkům z oblasti filologie či historie. I když je edice zaměřena především na čtenáře se solidní znalostí latiny, informativní předmluva i vysvětlující poznámky k překladu dobře umožní pohodlné užití svazku i tomu, kdo bude zainteresován jen na Ciceronově řeči, a latinský originál pomine.

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`However one defines Man, the same definition applies to us all. This is sufficient proof that there is no essential difference within mankind.'' (Laws l.29-30) Cicero''s The Republic is an impassioned plea for responsible governement written just before the civil war that ended the Roman Republic in a dialogue following Plato. Drawing on Greek political theory, the work embodies the mature reflections of a Roman ex-consul on the nature of political organization, on justice in society, and on the qualities needed in a statesman. Its sequel, The Laws, expounds the influential doctrine of Natural Law, which applies to all mankind, and sets out an ideal code for a reformed Roman Republic, already half in the realm of utopia. This is the first complete English translation of both works for over sixty years and features a lucid Introduction, a Table of Dates, notes on the Roman constitution, and an Index of Names. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Rhetorica ad Herrenium was traditionally attributed to Cicero (106–43 BC), and reflects, as does Cicero’s De Inventione, Hellenistic rhetorical teaching. But most recent editors attribute it to an unknown author.

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This edition compiles two of Marcus Tullius Cicero''s best known essays that are as relevant today as they were when first published in ancient Rome in 44 BC.''On Friendship'' imparts important wisdom on navigating friendships and what it takes to be a good friend. Often seen as a guide to contentment, ''On Old Age'' highlights the opportunities that come with entering the later stages of life. This enlightening volume is filled with contemplation and sincere guidance that promises to empower any reader looking to better understand the human condition and adopt a more positive and appreciative mindset.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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''Preston fuels our courage, revisits the essentials, and lights a path back to the narrow road.''- CHARLIE DATES''Preston shares his compelling story of becoming a Christian and then provides a road map - through his successes and failures - for how to lovingly and naturally share your faith with others.''- SEAN McDOWELLIn How to Tell the Truth, Preston Perry tells the story of how God chased him. The streets of Chicago were his home, but amid crime and violence God found him and awakened in him a gift for sharing his faith.On those Chicago streets he encountered all sorts of people who had their own versions of the truth - from Jehovah''s Witnesses to Mormons to Hebrew Israelites. That is where Preston discovered not only the importance of the truth but also how to tell the truth in a way that speaks to someone''s heart. Sharing our faith is not about winning arguments; it''s about winning hearts. And the way we do that is by engaging with friends, neighbours, and co-workers with truth, dignity, and respect.Set against the powerful testimony of how God stepped into rescue Preston from his early life of crime and drugs, How to Tell the Truth ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was one of the most influential figures in late republican Rome, a moment of great social, political, and cultural unrest that would lead to the transition from republic to empire. Cicero was a statesman who held the highest political office, the consulship, and then suffered politically motivated exile. His career was grounded in his continued success as an orator: his speeches were famous during his lifetime and, together with his rhetorical treatises, shaped the practice and theory of public speaking for centuries to come. His ideas influenced early church fathers, Renaissance humanists, and Enlightenment thinkers and his dramatic death captured imagination of his contemporaries, who saw it as standing for the death of the republic and eloquence.In this Very Short Introduction, Yelena Baraz presents a concise and integrated account of Cicero''s life and accomplishments, locating him within the political and intellectual contexts of his time. It shows that in all his pursuits Cicero saw himself as a mediating figure: between theory and practice, philosophy and politics, Greek and Roman, and among political interest groups. Baraz tackles each area of Cicero''s activity on its own terms while showing how overarching ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A complex family drama with a Manhattan family court judge at its center. I Don’t Know How to Tell You This focuses on Judge Rachel Sugarman and her life both inside and outside the courtroom. Rachel is part of a close Jewish family whose lives are marked by significant emotional challenges, including the painful recognition that her beloved husband is slowly being diminished by memory loss, and the past trauma of her mother-in-law, a prickly Holocaust survivor who, in old age, continues to struggle with her grief. Rachel’s career as a judge and the power she wields in her courtroom offer an intimate look at a woman navigating what is still, in the 21st century, a profession most often dominated by men. The novel explores the very topical issues of child and spousal abuse, which color the dark undercurrent of the courtroom scenes. And though it reflects serious issues, there is very clearly a pitch-black comic sensibility at work throughout the novel. By turns sad and touching and quirkily humorous, I Don’t Know How To Tell You This is vintage Marian Thurm.

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''The best stories are told by the ones who know us deeply. And if you lack confidence, then here is loads of help'' Steve Biddulph''This book will help promote storytelling as a key education tool'' Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder, UN Messenger of Peace Storytelling is one of the oldest and most essential skills known to humankind - it is also one of the best ways to help us raise healthy, well-adjusted kids, teaching them how to manage their emotions, build empathy and navigate life''s complexities. In cultivating a meaningful bond between storyteller and listener, it builds intimacy and trust between parent and child.In this delightful book, early childhood educators Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy distill the key ingredients of storytelling into a surprisingly simple method that can make anyone an expert storyteller. Their intuitive technique uses events and objects from your child''s daily life to make storytelling easy and accessible. By shifting the focus from crafting a narrative to strengthening your relationship with your child, this book will awaken skills you never knew you had.Complete with practical advice, helpful prompts, and a touch of science to explain how stories enrich our lives in so many ways, How to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Brilliantly whimsical yet oddly informative, TheOatmeal.com is an entertainment site full of comics, quizzes, and stories. Matthew Inman, creator of TheOatmeal.com, is a king of all trades when it comes to the Web. He writes, draws, and codes everything on the site, and his viral marketing skills make the site a huge success. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You is a very funny, creative selection of comics, facts, and instructional guides, which all stem from the creative wonderland at TheOatmeal.com. The book will be designed to create suspense/anticipation with page turns analogous to the experience of scrolling down through the panels on the website. For example, `Cat vs. Internet` will use page turns to draw out the reader's anticipation of what the crafty kitty might do next to get attention from his Internet-fixated owner. Other favourite cat comics include `How to Pet a Kitty,` `The Bobcats,` and `17 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat.` A pull-out poster will be included at the back of the book.

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This is the OCR-endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Latin AS and A-Level (Group 1) prescription of Cicero''s Pro Cluentio, sections 1–7 and 10–11, and the A-Level (Group 2) prescription of sections 27–32 and 35–37, giving full Latin text, commentary and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed poems to be read in English for A Level.In 66 BC, Aulus Cluentius Habitus was tried for the attempted murder of Statius Albius Oppianicus the Elder. The prosecutor was Sassia, Cluentius'' own mother. Marcus Tullius Cicero, the famous statesman, orator and lawyer, defended Cluentius in his Pro Cluentio, a persuasive oratorical tour de force. The selections in this edition prove that Cicero was not above using character assassinations in his speeches, first attacking Oppianicus the Elder, then Sassia in a vivid, melodramatic narrative which distracts and diverts the jury from Cluentius'' alleged crimes.Resources are available on the Companion Website.

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"This book will quietly thrill you and deeply connect you with your children. It will give you the feeling I can do this." - Kim John Payne, bestselling author of Simplicity Parenting Storytelling is one of the oldest and most essential skills known to humankind, a timeless parenting tool that helps families celebrate life’s joys, navigate its challenges, and raise healthy, well-adjusted kids.Stories help children manage their emotions, empathize with others, and better understand the complex world we live in. More importantly, storytelling cultivates a rich and meaningful bond between storyteller and listener, building intimacy and trust between parent and child.In this delightful book, Silke Rose West and Joseph Sarosy—early childhood educators with thousands of storytelling hours between them—distill the key ingredients of storytelling into a surprisingly simple method that can make anyone an expert storyteller. Their intuitive technique uses events and objects from your child’s daily life to make storytelling easy and accessible. By shifting the focus from crafting a narrative to strengthening your relationship with your child, this book will awaken skills you never knew you had.Complete with practical advice, helpful prompts, and a touch of science to explain how stories enrich our lives in so many ways, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Learn how to tell the time with Marty McFly and Doc Brown in this interactive board book with fun surprises on every page. Great Scott! Marty McFly is always late. It’s almost like he doesn’t know how to tell time. Sometimes he’s in bed when he should be at school. Other times he’s back at school when he should be at band practice. Help Marty get through the day by turning the die-cut wheel in the cover and lifting the flaps throughout the book to find out where Marty should be at the proper time. With both analog and digital clocks, young learners will get to see time in different ways. Back to the Future: Telling Time with Marty McFly is an entertaining, nostalgic title in the PlayPop line of developmental board books. PLAYFUL LEARNING + POP CULTURE BONDING: Parents, grandparents, and grown-ups can introduce kids to beloved characters from the Back to the Future films. TEACHES TELLING TIME: Learn to read analog and digital clocks LEARN BY DOING: Turn the dial for a tactile, multi-sensory learning experience. READ ALOUD PROMPTS: “At six o’clock in the evening, Marty is supposed to be eating dinner with his family. Where is Marty?” ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A spellbinding book full of practical projects, charms, rituals and therapies, illustrated with 1300 pictures. Decipher dreams, use mandalas for meditation, and learn to read the lines, mounts and marking of the hands and interpret them through the ancient art of palmistry.

Objev podobné jako How to Tell the Future - Sally Morningstar

Are men''s and women''s brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain''s anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function, it explains how the brain works constantly and unnoticed to regulate heartbeat and breathing, and how it collects information to produce the experiences of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. The chapters that follow cover memory and learning, consciousness and personality, and emotions and communication.There''s also a guide to the brain''s disorders, including physical problems, such as tumours and strokes, and psychological and functional disorders, ranging from autism to schizophrenia. Illustrated with bold graphics and step-by-step artworks, and peppered with bite-sized factoids and question-and-answer features, this is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of the human brain.

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An accessible, informative first reference book that helps young children learn about trees, plants and funghi - what each of these things is, how to tell them apart, what each needs to survive and thrive, and their life cycles, including information about how they reproduce.

Objev podobné jako My First Book About How Things Grow - Felicity Brooks

Pusheen the Cat is back with a brand-new collection of adorable comics, expert advice, and silly antics featuring Pusheen and all her friends! Whether you’re hoping to learn how to tell if your cat is a Vampurr or looking to study a comprehensive guide to being lazy—Pusheen has got you covered in this super cute guide to everything! This delightful collection of comics and illustrations features some of the most popular and purr-fectly adorable Pusheen comics you know and love, plus a healthy serving of never-before-seen material. Pusheen the Cat has charmed millions of fans worldwide with her humor, bounces, and tail wiggles. Join in on the fun with this super cute collection perfect for cat lovers and comics fans alike!

Objev podobné jako Pusheen the Cat's Guide to Everything - Claire Belton

In this fully updated edition of his classic Presenting to Win, the world''s #1 presentation consultant helps you connect with even the toughest, most high-level audiences – and move them to action. Jerry Weissman shows in-person and online presenters of all kinds how to tell compelling stories that focus on exactly what''s in it for their listeners. Drawing on brand-new case studies, Weissman shows how to identify your key goals and messages before you even open your presentation software; stay focused on what your listeners really care about; and capture your audiences in the first crucial 90 seconds, even if you can''t see them. From bullets and graphics to the effective, sparing use of special effects, Weissman covers all the practical mechanics of effective presentation. This guide''s easy, step-by-step approach has been proven with billions of dollars on the line, in hundreds of IPO road shows before the world''s most jaded investors. They''ll work for you, too!

Objev podobné jako Presenting to Win, Updated and Expanded Edition - Jerry Weissman

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2021 What will you sacrifice for the truth? Maria Ressa has spent decades speaking truth to power. But her work tracking disinformation networks seeded by her own government, spreading lies to its own citizens laced with anger and hate, has landed her in trouble with the most powerful man in the country: President Duterte. Now, hounded by the state, she has multiple arrest warrants against her name, and a potential 100+ years behind bars to prepare for - while she stands trial for speaking the truth. How to Stand Up to a Dictator is the story of how democracy dies by a thousand cuts, and how an invisible atom bomb has exploded online that is killing our freedoms. It maps a network of disinformation - a heinous web of cause and effect - that has netted the globe: from Duterte''s drug wars, to America''s Capitol Hill, to Britain''s Brexit, to Russian and Chinese cyber-warfare, to Facebook and Silicon Valley, to our own clicks and our own votes. Told from the frontline of the digital war, this is Maria Ressa''s urgent cry for us to wake up and hold the line, before it is too ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why Cicero Matters shows us how the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius, better known as Cicero, can help realize a new political world. His impact on humanitarianism, the Enlightenment and the Founding Fathers of America is immense. Yet we give Julius Caesar all our attention. Why? What does this say about modern politics and political culture? This book gives us Cicero as an antidote to the myth of the strong man of history. Reading Cicero’s On Duties alongside two more introspective philosophical texts, On Friendship and On Old Age, we see how Cicero turned politics into a higher, intellectual form of art, believing in education, in culture and above all in the power of philosophy to instil morality. Cicero has reassuring words on the indispensable work philosophers make, and why the common good needs philosophy. In an age when anti-intellectualism runs rampant, Why Cicero Matters introduces us to an ancient thinker who argues culture is, or ought to be, the foundation of any modern democracy, and books its building blocks.

Objev podobné jako Why Cicero Matters - Vittorio Bufacchi

It''s time to reset, adjust and take the power back.Having spent over 20 years building her hugely successful beauty empire, Maria Hatzistefanis managed to achieve all her childhood dreams and goals. She has attended exclusive parties, walked on glamorous red carpets and visited beautiful cities. Whilst this life of glamour and success is exhilarating, Maria is shocked to find that the happiness it brings is fleeting. This leads her to realise that her life needs a new focus. In this easy to follow guide Maria asks the fundamental question ''what is happiness?''. Analysing her own experiences, failures and fortunes, Maria provides clear, concise and intuitive strategies to help you tackle your own challenges. From aligning your thoughts and actions to detaching your success from achievements, Maria shares her practical secrets to mastering your mindset. How to Live Your Best Life will equip you with the tools you need to be in control of your own destiny. Brimming with good sense, great advice and clear tips Maria guides you on your journey to happiness and ultimately success.

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The A to Z Punny Joke Book is a side-splitting collection of over 300 pun-tastic one-liners. The jokes are ordered alphabetically, so you can chuckle your way from A to Z, or search for a joke about your favourite subject. From amusing actors to zany zoos, you can not help but love these jokes!

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Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this is the perfect guide to growing up, with a mix of wacky and wonderful activities and challenges to get your imagination whirring.If you’re fed up of being told what to do, by everyone, then this is the book for YOU! This funny and accessible guide is bursting full of stuff grown-ups won’t tell you. It’s time to get off the sofa, get some downtime from your screen time and discover the secret to: brainwashing your parents, training a monkey, winning sports day and making your whoopee cushion smell like a real fart.Created in the top secret Secrets Laboratory (so secret we''ve forgotten where it is...), this highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud book is packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids.A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this zany new non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

Objev podobné jako How to be a Kid Boss: 101 Secrets Grown-ups Won't Tell You - Larry Hayes

''This book is funny, clever and, at times, heartbreaking. In other words, Jewish'' David Baddiel''[Baum is] intellectually luminous, psychologically penetrating, existentially anxious, and wonderfully funny'' Zadie Smith''Hilarious and thought-provoking'' David SchneiderThe Jewish joke is as old as Abraham, and like the Jews themselves it has wandered over the world, learned countless new languages, worked with a range of different materials, been performed in front of some pretty hostile crowds, but still retained its own distinctive identity. So what is it that animates the Jewish joke? Why are Jews so often thought of as ''funny''? And how old can a joke get?The Jewish Joke is a brilliant - and very funny - riff on Jewish jokes, about what marks them apart from other jokes, why they are important to Jewish identity and how they work. Ranging from self-deprecation to anti-Semitism, politics to sex, it looks at the past of Jewish joking and asks whether the Jewish joke has a future. With jokes from Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham and Jerry Seinfeld, as well as Freud and Marx (Groucho mostly), this is both a compendium and a commentary, light-hearted and deeply insightful.

Objev podobné jako The Jewish Joke - Devorah Baum

The A to Z Dad Joke Book is a knee-slapping, head-shaking collection of over 300 hilariously cheesy jokes. The jokes are ordered alphabetically, so you can eye-roll your way from A to Z, or search for a joke about your favourite subject.

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My Very First Joke Book is full of the very funniest and best jokes!An excellent introduction to jokes and joke-telling. Over 60 jokes and rhymes, each with their own hilarious illustration - perfect for playground comedians.There are ''Knock, knock!'' jokes, ''Doctor, doctor'' jokes, monster jokes, and plain daft jokes. There are silly rhymes, crazy crossbreeds and a whole library of joke titles. Each one is in a large easy-to-read typeface and has its own humorous illustration to make it even funnier!Kaye Umansky is best known as the creator of Pongwiffy (Puffin) - hugely popular with children because of the irreverent humour. Kaye''s trademark humour is evident in all her books and she is well qualified to write a joke book for very young children.

Objev podobné jako My Very First Joke Book - Kaye Umansky

An essential read for every Golden Dawn initiate, this comprehensive book guides you through dozens of rituals that apply the skills from Golden Dawn Magic. Discover the power of ritual magic with numerous practices used by temples of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Esteemed practitioners Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero teach you group rituals for the outer and inner orders and solo rituals for the Adept. Perform healing rituals, seasonal rituals, and rites of passage. Learn how to consecrate tools, perform invocations, and even create your own Golden Dawn rituals. This book provides clear instructions for:• The Ceremony of the Sephiroth • Invocation of Thoth • Tarot Divination Ritual • Archangelic Rite of Healing • A Summer Solstice Ritual • Charging the Guardians of the Temple

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WINNER OF THE FT & McKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021The instant New York Times bestsellerA Financial Times and The Times Book of the Year''A terrifying exposé'' The Times''Part John le Carré . . . Spellbinding'' New YorkerWe plug in anything we can to the internet. We can control our entire lives, economy and grid via a remote web control. But over the past decade, as this transformation took place, we never paused to think that we were also creating the world’s largest attack surface. And that the same nation that maintains the greatest cyber advantage on earth could also be among its most vulnerable.Filled with spies, hackers, arms dealers and a few unsung heroes, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an astonishing and gripping feat of journalism. Drawing on years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Nicole Perlroth lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel.

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The winner of four Emmys, a Peabody, and two Writers Guild Awards (all of which badly need dusting) explains his process for writing comedy without going insane.  Philosophers may debate the meaning of comedy (thankfully keeping them too busy to fall into a life of crime), but the rest of us are more likely to wonder how we can make an audience laugh—or at least, how to entertain our friends and followers. According to award-winning comedy writer Elliott Kalan, we need to stop staring out the window, waiting for hilarious bits to stroll into view, fully formed. What we need is a process to plant their premises, tend to their structure and wording, and ultimately harvest them as funny material. In short, a farm. But for jokes.  In Joke Farming, Kalan explains that it’s easier to write jokes when you have a dependable method for doing so. All jokes, he argues, are built from the same elements: structure, premise, voice, tone, wording, and audience—and these elements can be applied to any comedic genre, from stand-up to sitcoms to satire. Kalan analyzes examples from his own career—including jokes that he wrote (and rewrote and rewrote and rewrote . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When the skincare company Rodial launched its cult "snake" serum, the press quickly called the business an "overnight success." However, Rodial''s founder, Maria Hatzistefanis, had been toiling for 18 years, building the company from scratch in her bedroom. Now, the beauty boss shows readers how its success stemmed from sheer hard work, tireless efforts, and a lot of patience. Despite not excelling at school, and being fired from her first job, she dreamed big, worked hard, surrounding herself with the best, took risks, and built her own personal brand, which is now a favorite with celebrities including Poppy Delevingne, Daisy Lowe, and Kylie Jenner. Her book is brimming with good sense and great advice.

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A systematic guide to successfully producing written work for business and management degrees. The authors address the all-too-common pitfalls of essay assignments, as well as providing readers with a step-by-step programme to approach essay questions, both in coursework and exam contexts. New to the Second Edition: Relevance of writing skills to employability highlighted throughout Additional content on researching a topic New content on adapting writing for different audiences New content on academic writing tips Addition of useful websites Additional coverage of plagiarism More on critical evaluation More on changing requirements through different levels of study. Suitable for all business and management students looking to improve their essay writing skills. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Objev podobné jako How to Write Successful Business and Management Essays - Markus Hasel, Patrick Tissington

Stories have always had the power to move, but it has only recently become clear that purposeful stories - those created with a specific mission in mind - are essential in persuading others to support a vision or cause. For Peter Guber, what began as a knack for telling stories as one of the world''s leading entertainment executives has evolved into a set of principles that anyone can use to achieve their goals - whatever you do in life, you need to be able to tell a good story. In Tell to Win Guber explains how to move beyond PowerpPoint slides and spreadsheets to create purposeful stories that can serve as powerful calls to action. He reveals the best way to get noticed, how to turn passive listeners into active participants, and how technology can be used to ensure audience commitment. Featuring wisdom from Guber''s meetings with (and lessons from) everyone from Nelson Mandela to YouTube founder Chad Hurley, and Muhammed Ali to Steven Spielberg (who he tutored in making films), Tell to Win entertainingly shows how to craft, deliver and own a story that is capable of turning others into viral advocates for your goal.

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Through interviews, news analysis, and personal observation, Meredith D. Clark presents the first book about how Black Twitter users carved out a vital space for fast-paced, incisive commentary on Black life in America not found in the mainstream press. Since 1827, when Freedom''s Journal, the first newspaper to be published by free Black men in the United States, Black folks have been making use of the media technologies available to them to tell their own stories in their own ways. In We Tried to Tell Y''all: Black Twitter and the Rise of Digital Counternarratives, Meredith D. Clark explains how Black social media users subvert the digital divide narrative while confronting centuries of erasure, omission, and mischaracterization of Black life in ''mainstream'' media. This ethnographic exploration of Black Twitter draws on news media analysis, in-depth interviews, and personal observation to trace the phenomenon''s three levels of community connection, and advances a theory of Black Digital Resistance that illustrates how Black social media users harnessed the platform to annotate and narrate everything from play to protest to everyday life. From chapters that recognize the "locomotive power" of Black women and femmes'' intellectual labor to a thorough takedown of so-called "cancel culture", We ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Named a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year and Best Book to Gift! "An unsettling and atmospheric thriller that’s almost impossible to put down . . . Will keep you guessing right up until its satisfying but unexpected conclusion." — Buzzfeed"Riveting." — The New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed author of The Nanny and What She Knew—hailed by stalwarts including Ruth Ware, Liane Moriarty, Tess Gerritsen, and Shari Lapena—returns with another serpentine thriller that cleverly blends atmosphere, tarnished memories, mystery, and twisty secrets from the past into a potent, intense read that will leave you questioning everything you believe.To tell you the truth . . . everybody lies.Lucy Harper’s talent for writing bestselling novels has given her fame, fortune and millions of fans. It’s also given her Dan, her needy, jealous husband whose own writing career has gone precisely nowhere.Now Dan has vanished. But this isn’t the first time that someone has disappeared from Lucy’s life. Three decades ago, her little brother Teddy also went missing and was never found. Lucy, the only witness, helplessly spun fantasy after fantasy about Teddy’s disappearance, to the detectives’ fury and her parents’ despair. That was the start of her ability to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako To Tell You the Truth - Gilly Macmillan