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Is there a knack to being happy? From paddle-boarding down the Thames in a Santa hat, to wild swimming in a glacial river and cooking sausages on a campfire, Bill revels in the exhilaration of the outdoors, as well as the quieter pleasures of letter-writing, or of simple reflection. In this beautiful and uplifting audiobook, Bill Bailey explores all this and more while delving into the nature of happiness, all in his own, remarkable, way. Packed with wisdom and humour, Bill Bailey aims for the heart of pure joy and contentment—and how we can all achieve it.

Words for Granted is a podcast that looks at how words change over time. Host Ray Belli uses linguistic evolution as a way of understanding larger historical and cultural changes.

Learn French with free daily podcasts, brought to you by French teachers from Paris. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

An insightful and actionable guide to creating a hero that readers will fall in love with, from the author of The Secrets of Story The hardest yet most essential element of writing great fiction is character – specifically, creating a central hero who is relatable, compelling, and worth the...

Immersive Spanish is a unique tool for learning Spanish. It's for people who feel like learning a language is impossible, or have failed many times before. We use sound design to immerse you in the Hispanic world, telling a story as you learn, on a voyage around Spain! Learning useful tips as we go in an easy to remember format. Download the transcripts here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A concise and original introduction to a wide range of subjects—from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization—by the expert authors of the Very Short Introductions series. For wherever your curiosity may take you.

Including an introduction read by the author, Max Hastings. 'A superb account of journalists, soldiers and the experience of modern battle, written by one of the greatest war reporters of our time' – Robert Harris, author of An Officer and a Spy ‘Gripping and compulsively readable’ –...

Falling pregnant as a teenager in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent in Co. Tipperary to be looked after as a fallen woman. She cared for her baby for three years until the Church took him and sold him, like countless others, to America for adoption. She spent the next 50 years secretly searching for him, unaware that he was searching for her from across the Atlantic.

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.

Inglés Práctico para Hispanohablantes: Aprende las Frases Esenciales para Viajar y la Vida Diaria ¿Alguna vez has querido sentirte seguro al hablar inglés, pero las reglas gramaticales te abruman? ¿Y si pudieras comunicarte con confianza usando solo las frases que realmente importan? Las investigaciones demuestran que 600 a 1,000 frases pueden cubrir la mayor parte de las conversaciones cotidianas. "Un Poco de Inglés" te ofrece este enfoque: práctico, accesible y diseñado para el uso real.

Ready to take your story's character arcs and themes to the next level? This latest book from veteran writing teacher and story theorist K.M. Weiland ventures far beyond the popular and pervasive Hero's Journey to explore six important archetypal character arcs, representing key moments of initiation in the human experience.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Modern Standard Arabic With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Modern Standard Arabic — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Dutch With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Dutch — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help...

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Our teacher repeats each word and phrase multiple times...so you'll retain them better - whether you're awake or in bed. For best results, listen while awake first. Then, listen while falling asleep.

Pass your GED with confidence. This easy-to-follow audiobook breaks down the essential concepts in math, science, social studies, and language arts, helping you study anytime, anywhere. Whether you're preparing for your first attempt or brushing up on key skills, this guide gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed on test day.

🗣️🌍 The most popular Irish language podcast worldwide 🌍🗣️ Gach Céadaoin ag a 4. Trí eagrán // Every Wednesday at 4pm - Three Versions: 🗣️ Standard Version: natural, fluent Irish 🐢 Níos Simplí: slower, easier-to-follow Gaeilge 🔀 I Bhfad Níos Simplí: fully bilingual (from Ep. 59 onwards) I gcomhpháirt le Learn Irish Online // In association with Learn Irish Online.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Thai With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Thai — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you...

The PMA Effect teaches the methods for achieving your goals. No matter how high you set the bar, it comes down to one vital principle: developing a positive mindset. Change your mindset. Change your life. A positive mental attitude can sustain you through any difficult circumstance. You'll learn to deal with stress more efficiently; develop the skill set and determination to never quit tasks; and push through fear and manifest your thoughts, hopes, and dreams into reality. The PMA Effect is the blueprint to becoming that badass, super-human that lives inside each of us.

Improve your Portuguese skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Brazilian Portuguese short stories! The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by reading, and in this Portuguese book, you will find yourself listening to each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your Portuguese.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Italian With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Italian — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...