Language Power

All humans, but no other species, have the capacity to create and understand language. It provides structure to our thoughts, allowing us to plan, communicate, and create new ideas, without limit. Yet we have only finite experiences, and our languages have finite stores of words. Where does our linguistic creativity come from? How does the endless scope of language emerge from our limited selves? Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics, David Adger takes the listener on a journey to the hidden structure behind all we say (or sign) and understand.

We think of Alexander Graham Bell as the inventor of the telephone, but that’s not how he saw his own career. As the son of a deaf woman and, later, husband to another, his goal in life from adolescence was to teach deaf students to speak. Even his tinkering sprang from his teaching work; the telephone had its origins as a speech reading machine. The Invention of Miracles takes a new look at an American icon, revealing the astonishing true genesis of the telephone and its connection to another, far more disturbing legacy of Bell’s.

Untangle the mesh of complex data with this user-friendly manual to SQL. Imagine a world overflowing with data – numbers, stats, facts, all buzzing around, waiting to tell a story. There's one common element that can help you navigate this vast sea of data – Structured Query Language (SQL).

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Indonesian - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Indonesian language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Indonesian language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Indonesian vocabulary has never been easier!

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and non-verbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

Discover the world of Language Learning Models (LLMs) and chatbot development with this comprehensive guide. Designed for learners of all levels, this book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding, creating, and deploying LLM chatbots. Starting with the fundamentals, it explores the intricacies of natural language processing and machine learning, enabling you to grasp how chatbots comprehend and generate human-like language.

Know exactly what to say to gain the respect you deserve. Whether you are an employee or employer, or a woman travelling the world living out of a suitcase, if you are looking to increase your power in conversation, and ooze self-esteem and confidence, What Confident Women Do is for you.

Master Norwegian with Learn Norwegian - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Norwegian vocabulary fast. Start speaking Norwegian in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book.

Master Swedish with Learn Swedish - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Swedish vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Swedish in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Swedish - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Swedish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Swedish language.

Master Mexican Spanish with Learn Mexican Spanish - Word Power 1001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Mexican Spanish vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Mexican Spanish in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book.

Master Turkish with Learn Turkish - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Turkish vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Turkish in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Turkish - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Turkish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Turkish language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases.

Master Thai with Learn Thai - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Thai vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Thai in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Thai - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our Thai language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the Thai language.

Start speaking Swahili in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this audiobook. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Swahili - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Swahili language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Swahili language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Swahili vocabulary has never been easier!

Master French with Learn French - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn French vocabulary fast! Start speaking French in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'l find in Learn French - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our French language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the French language.

Master Peruvian Spanish with Learn Peruvian Spanish - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Peruvian Spanish vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Peruvian Spanish in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book.

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Peruvian Spanish - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Peruvian Spanish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Peruvian Spanish language.

Seventeen-year-old Shae has lived her entire life in awe of the Bards - and afraid of the Blot, a deadly disease spread by ink, which took the life of her younger brother five years ago. Ever since, Shae fears she's cursed. But when tragedy strikes again, and her mother is found murdered with a golden dagger - a weapon used only by the Bards - Shae is forced to act.

Master Brazilian Portuguese with Learn Brazilian Portuguese - Word Power 1001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Brazilian Portuguese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you will find in Learn Brazilian Portuguese were hand selected by our Brazilian Portuguese language teachers as the top 1001 most frequently used words in the Brazilian Portuguese language.

Master Bulgarian with Learn Bulgarian - Word Power 2001. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Bulgarian vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Bulgarian in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Bulgarian - Word Power 2001 were hand selected by our Bulgarian language teachers as the top 2001 most frequently used words in the Bulgarian language.

Want to learn to speak Mandarin quickly and easily, and have fun in the process? Designed to teach you to speak authentic Mandarin Chinese while on the go, Power Mandarin Accelerated is a refreshingly intense, upbeat, and positive audio language program whose 144 Study Units establish a challenging pace and friendly tone that are designed to keep you constantly motivated and learning to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at optimal speed. Nothing to look up and no guessing!

Has your mind ever been filled with such negative thoughts that you even worry about what will happen in the following minutes? People do not know that this type of behavior is generated by overthinking, which can generate many more consequences, such as anxiety and depression. In this book, learn how to master your mind to build mental toughness to focus on the present. We will teach you everything you need to know so as not to compromise your mental health and, on the contrary, improve it and have a much better emotional well-being.