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5 techniques to speak any language
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5 techniques to speak any language5 techniques to speak any language

Sid Efromovich is a hyperpolyglot. Teaching has always been one of his passions and he has led groups of young leaders since 2006. He has given workshops, talks and classes in 3 different continents and is currently a Master Teacher in Skillshare where he teaches classes on nurturing happiness and learning foreign languages.
 
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Brief Answers to the Big Questions
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Brief Answers to the Big QuestionsBrief Answers to the Big Questions

The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author ofA Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggest questions facing humankind.

Hawking not only unraveled some of the universe's greatest mysteries but also believed science could be used to fix problems here on Earth. Now, as we face immense challenges on our planet--from climate change to the development of artificial intelligence--he turns his attention to the most urgent issues facing us.

 
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Why Reading Matters
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Why Reading MattersWhy Reading Matters

Speaking is already in our genes. But reading is not. Until about 100 years ago most people didn't do it all. When we read fiction especially, we create new pathways in our brain. Reading 30 pages of fiction every night, gets the pathways thicker and thicker. Our brain needs a workout just like our body...
 
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Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions
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Bardisms: Shakespeare for All OccasionsBardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions

Browse the delightful Bardisms to find a fitting quote for any mood, moment, or occasion. But read it through to learn how to enjoy Shakespeare and bring more of his language into your daily life.

From renowned Shakespearean director Barry Edelstein comes Bardisms: a straightforward, accessible guide to using Shakespeare’s wit and wisdom at special occasions of every type. Over the course of his career, Edelstein has directed more than half of Shakespeare’s plays, and he brings all his passion, insight, and years of study to Bardisms.

 
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Flowers (2019)
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Flowers (2019)Flowers (2019)

A first nature book about flowers for children, this is the perfect companion for young minds eager to learn about the world of flowering plants.
Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the wildflowers they find and get hands on with the fun activities, from pressing petals to preserve them to making a mini desert filled with cacti.
With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations Flowers takes you through everything you need to know about these beautiful blooms. Learn which plants flower and which don't, how pollinators help plants make seeds, and what the parts of a flower are.
 
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