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Oleg Tinkov's name is associated with success, unconventional business moves and courage on the verge of recklessness. He tests himself and his team time after time. In 2019, Tinkoff Bank was named the world's safest online bank for corporate clients and the best online retail bank in Central and Eastern Europe. What does it take to achieve such success in Russia, starting from scratch? What qualities of character helped Oleg Tinkov to do this? Who has supported him all these years? Who was a true friend, and who put sticks in the wheels? Faced with difficulties, overcoming them, Tinkov tries to change the world for the better. In October 2019, when he was diagnosed with an acute form of leukemia, he bravely took the blow. And in 2020, he founded the Tinkov Family Foundation, which promotes bone marrow donation so that as many patients as possible can receive the necessary treatment. From this audiobook you will learn about the formation of an extraordinary personality - a famous entrepreneur, a unique businessman, a leader capable of achieving any goal, and a very interesting person.

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Do you want a solid foundation to your Portuguese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Portuguese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Portuguese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Portuguese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Portuguese is for absolute and false beginners of Portuguese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Portuguese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Portuguese, our Complete Portuguese course (9781444107685) will take you to an intermediate level of Portuguese. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Portuguese(9781444185492) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Do you want a solid foundation to your Latin American Spanish studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Castilian Latin American Spanish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Latin American Spanish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Latin American Spanish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course, you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Latin American Spanish is for absolute and false beginners of Castilian Latin American Spanish. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Latin American Spanish. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centered approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 bite-sized units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Latin American Spanish, our Complete Latin American Spanish course ( 9781444192643 ) will take you to an intermediate level of Latin American Spanish. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 80 years

Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of hours? The acclaimed audio-led Michel Thomas Method Foundation Italian course, endorsed by celebrities, executives and learners worldwide, will deliver the results you want. What's new? This new edition includes remastered audio and a review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 20-30 hours. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to understand and speak basic Italian. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain and draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured and organised so that you assimilate the language easily and don't forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response and move on to ever-more-complex sentences. There is no need to stop for homework, additional exercises or vocabulary memorization, so you progress rapidly. What's in the Course?* Foundation Italian includes seven audio CDs and two audio review CDs to continue and consolidate your knowledge. *Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Total Italian course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs. Learn anywhere Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player. Where do I go next? Intermediate Italian (ISBN: 9781473692848) follows on from the Foundation course with four audio CDs and two audio review CDs.

Do you want a solid foundation to your Greek studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Greek in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Greek you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Greek is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Greek is for absolute and false beginners of Greek. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Greek. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Greek, our Complete Greek course (9781444195347) will take you to an intermediate level of Greek. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Greek (9781444184204) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Do you want a solid foundation to your Swedish studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Swedish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Swedish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Swedish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Swedish is for absolute and false beginners of Swedish. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Swedish. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Swedish, our Complete Swedish course (9781444107173) will take you to an intermediate level of Swedish. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Swedish(9781444184228) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Do you want a solid foundation to your Japanese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Japanese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Japanese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. The main body of the book is written in Romanized script. Each unit also offers reading practice in the Japanese scripts: hiragana, katakana and some simple kanji. What will I learn? Basic Japanese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Japanese is for absolute and false beginners of Japanese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Japanese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Japanese, our Complete Japanese course (9781471800498) will take you to an intermediate level of Japanese. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talkingand Keep Talking Japanese (9781444185362) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Do you want a solid foundation to your Mandarin Chinese studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Mandarin Chinese in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Mandarin Chinese you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? Basic Mandarin Chinese is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in Mandarin Chinese is for absolute and false beginners of Mandarin Chinese. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Mandarin Chinese. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists This pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material. Where do I go next? If you want to advance your Mandarin Chinese, our Complete Mandarin Chinese course (9781444199376) will take you to an intermediate level of Mandarin Chinese. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Mandarin Chinese (9781444185416) is the perfect audio course. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

This brilliant Revision Guide for the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (Foundation) course has everything students need to prepare for their exams. It explains the entire course clearly and concisely, including coverage of essential maths skills and core practicals, not to mention everything students need for Working Scientifically. Each page wraps up the topic with practice questions to make sure students are learning the content as they progress through the course. Plus, it''s written in CGP''s classic ''no-nonsense'' style - no waffle, just clear, easy-to-understand language. You''ll find QR codes throughout, providing quick and easy access to worked video solutions from our in-house experts. Plus, our revision-busting online Knowledge Retrieval quizzes are perfect for students to practice helping all those essential facts stick. We''ve also thrown in a heap of information on 'What to Expect in the Exams' section online.Redeem the code inside the book for a free Online Edition to read on your PC, Mac or tablet - you''ll have temporary access via ''Your Online Products'' on the CGP website from the moment you place your order. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.

Monkey King Chinese (School-age edition) is a series of elementary Chinese language primers for primary school children from the 1st year to the 3rd year in English speaking countries. This series of textbooks are divided into three levels according to the year rank. Each level consists of two volumes, A and B. There are altogether six volumes and a total vocabulary of 152 words in the first two levels. Owing to a full understanding on the dispositions and learning habits of primary school pupils aged from six to ten in English-speaking countries, the editors have chosen topics which appeal to children and at the same time decrease difficulties of the contents to add more fun in the learning process. The aim of this series of textbooks is to give the children a preliminary understanding of the Chinese language through fun games and lay a good foundation for future systematic study. The style and content arrangement of the textbooks are in accordance with the principle of progressing in an orderly and step-by-step way. Some topics among the three levels may be repeated but their difficulty is increased gradually. Words are the focus of the first level; phrases are the focus of the second level; and sentences the third level. The style and content arrangement of each level are as follows: Level One: Words are the foundation, supplemented by Pinyin, nursery rhymes, handicrafts, and exercises, among which Pinyin are mainly single finals and tones. Level Two: Word groups and phrases are the foundation, supplemented by Pinyin, nursery rhymes, handicrafts, and exercises, among which Pinyin are compound spellings of initials and finals. Level Three: Short sentences are the foundation, supplemented by nursery rhymes, Chinese characters coloring tasks, words and expressions for everyday use, handicrafts, and exercises. Compared with the first two levels, Level Three has some simple Chinese characters, words and expressions for everyday use, and functions as a transition for regular Chinese language education. Some suggestions to teachers: 1. Teacher leads the reading of words and expressions, sentences, nursery rhymes of each lesson using vocabulary cards, Pinyin cards, and CD. 2. Teacher can give some necessary explanations to the Chinese characters, handicrafts and the exercises. Then allow the children to freely express themselves. 3. The task of teacher is to accompany children to learn Chinese through fun games. In the middle page of each volume there are “award stickers” and teacher can use them to award children as an encouragement. 4. It is not required for children to learn to write Chinese characters. They only need to learn to pronounce the Chinese characters by imitating and identify by coloring. It is enough for children to know that Chinese characters are square-shaped and have some objective senses of them. 5. The colored parts in each nursery rhyme can be substituted by other words and expressions in each lesson. Teacher can freely arrange class activities according to the nursery rhyme in order to make children practice words and expressions and sentence patterns repeatedly in the process of playing games. We hope Monkey King Chinese will become a good friend of foreign primary school pupils just like the handsome Monkey King- Su Wukong.

Do you want a solid foundation to your English studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding English in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the English you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? The course focuses on British English but offers American alternatives. Basic English is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in English is for absolute and false beginners of English. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning English. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available online or via the Teach Yourself Library app - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists Where do I go next? If you want to advance your English, our Complete English as a Foreign Language course (9781473601581) will take you to an intermediate level of English. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking English(9781444193152) is the perfect audio course. It is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese instruction. **If you are looking for an American English course, you can try Get Started in American English (9781473652101). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

A robust and engaging account of the single greatest threat faced by AI and ML systems In Not With A Bug, But With A Sticker: Attacks on Machine Learning Systems and What To Do About Them, a team of distinguished adversarial machine learning researchers deliver a riveting account of the most significant risk to currently deployed artificial intelligence systems: cybersecurity threats. The authors take you on a sweeping tour - from inside secretive government organizations to academic workshops at ski chalets to Google's cafeteria - recounting how major AI systems remain vulnerable to the exploits of bad actors of all stripes. Based on hundreds of interviews of academic researchers, policy makers, business leaders and national security experts, the authors compile the complex science of attacking AI systems with color and flourish and provide a front row seat to those who championed this change. Grounded in real world examples of previous attacks, you will learn how adversaries can upend the reliability of otherwise robust AI systems with straightforward exploits. The steeplechase to solve this problem has already begun: Nations and organizations are aware that securing AI systems brings forth an indomitable advantage: the prize is not just to keep AI systems safe but also the ability to disrupt the competition's AI systems. An essential and eye-opening resource for machine learning and software engineers, policy makers and business leaders involved with artificial intelligence, and academics studying topics including cybersecurity and computer science, Not With A Bug, But With A Sticker is a warning--albeit an entertaining and engaging one--we should all heed. How we secure our AI systems will define the next decade. The stakes have never been higher, and public attention and debate on the issue has never been scarcer. The authors are donating the proceeds from this book to two charities: Black in AI and Bountiful Children's Foundation.

Monkey King Chinese (School-age edition) is a series of elementary Chinese language primers for primary school children from the 1st year to the 3rd year in English speaking countries. This series of textbooks are divided into three levels according to the year rank. Each level consists of two volumes, A and B. There are altogether six volumes and a total vocabulary of 152 words in the first two levels. Owing to a full understanding on the dispositions and learning habits of primary school pupils aged from six to ten in English-speaking countries, the editors have chosen topics which appeal to children and at the same time decrease difficulties of the contents to add more fun in the learning process. The aim of this series of textbooks is to give the children a preliminary understanding of the Chinese language through fun games and lay a good foundation for future systematic study. The style and content arrangement of the textbooks are in accordance with the principle of progressing in an orderly and step-by-step way. Some topics among the three levels may be repeated but their difficulty is increased gradually. Words are the focus of the first level; phrases are the focus of the second level; and sentences the third level. The style and content arrangement of each level are as follows: Level One: Words are the foundation, supplemented by Pinyin, nursery rhymes, handicrafts, and exercises, among which Pinyin are mainly single finals and tones. Level Two: Word groups and phrases are the foundation, supplemented by Pinyin, nursery rhymes, handicrafts, and exercises, among which Pinyin are compound spellings of initials and finals. Level Three: Short sentences are the foundation, supplemented by nursery rhymes, Chinese characters coloring tasks, words and expressions for everyday use, handicrafts, and exercises. Compared with the first two levels, Level Three has some simple Chinese characters, words and expressions for everyday use, and functions as a transition for regular Chinese language education. Some suggestions to teachers: 1. Teacher leads the reading of words and expressions, sentences, nursery rhymes of each lesson using vocabulary cards, Pinyin cards, and CD. 2. Teacher can give some necessary explanations to the Chinese characters, handicrafts and the exercises. Then allow the children to freely express themselves. 3. The task of teacher is to accompany children to learn Chinese through fun games. In the middle page of each volume there are “award stickers” and teacher can use them to award children as an encouragement. 4. It is not required for children to learn to write Chinese characters. They only need to learn to pronounce the Chinese characters by imitating and identify by coloring. It is enough for children to know that Chinese characters are square-shaped and have some objective senses of them. 5. The colored parts in each nursery rhyme can be substituted by other words and expressions in each lesson. Teacher can freely arrange class activities according to the nursery rhyme in order to make children practice words and expressions and sentence patterns repeatedly in the process of playing games. We hope Monkey King Chinese will become a good friend of foreign primary school pupils just like the handsome Monkey King- Su Wukong.

Do you want a solid foundation to your English studies? If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding English in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the English you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family. What will I learn? The course focuses on American English but offers British alternatives. Basic English is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me? Get Started in English is for absolute and false beginners of American English. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning English. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course. What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features: - 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family - Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick - Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims - Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly - Test yourself - see and track your own progress - Native speaker audio - available as a digital download - Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference lists Where do I go next? If you want to advance your English, our Complete EFL course (9781473601581) will take you to an intermediate level of English. If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking English (9781444193152) is the perfect audio course. It is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese instruction. **If you are looking for a British English course, you can try Get Started in English, British edition (9781473612143) Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Dear Reader, You are invited to rediscover the joy of sending thoughtful, handmade post with author and memory-keeper Martina Calvi. Whether you're new to snail mail or already love writing letters, collecting beautiful stationery and creating meaningful keepsakes, The Art of Snail Mail is your inspiring guide to slowing down, getting creative and connecting with the people you care about through the art of handwritten correspondence. Martina shares everything you need to begin your snail mail journey: The foundations: including the ritual of letter writing, designing your own signature and making handmade envelopes and wax seals. 20 projects for snail mail, paper craft and mail art. Creative ideas including sticker letters , embroidered postcards, care packages , secret message mail and miniature letters . Step-by-step techniques to personalise every letter and craft every individual detail. Inspiration to embrace the beauty of analogue creativity by celebrating everyday moments and strengthening friendships. Advice on how to find pen pals, and start a snail mail club . Perfect for stationery lovers, scrapbookers, paper crafters, memory collectors and anyone looking for a more thoughtful way to stay connected, The Art of Snail Mail will inspire you to create heartfelt post, celebrate life's little moments and find the lasting joy of sending something truly personal. Snail mail, forever.

Are you searching for the right words-but often come up short? In a world where sharp communication opens doors, a strong vocabulary is more crucial than ever. Yet most learners are left memorizing disconnected lists, without truly understanding how to use language effectively. Word Alchemist changes that. This is not just another vocabulary book-it's a structured, engaging, and practical guide designed to build a strong language foundation that lasts. With logical categorisation, real-life usage, and smart memory hacks, it helps learners of all ages move from passive memorisation to confident, everyday application. Whether you're a student aiming to write better, a teacher seeking a dependable resource, a parent supporting your child's learning, or a professional refining your expression-this book is for you. Inside, you'll discover : - Foundational concepts rarely taught in schools -logical categorization of words, homophones, root words, and word families-explained with clarity and care. - Logically sequenced chapters that guide you step-by-step, helping you build layered confidence from basics to brilliance. - Real-life language application through smart hacks, contextual examples, and usage tips that make every word stick. Say goodbye to rote learning-and hello to words that work for you. Start your journey to stronger, smarter English-one word at a time.

If you are an absolute beginner or simply looking for a solid foundation to your Korean language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will help get you on your way to speaking, writing, reading and understanding Korean in no time. Get Started in Beginner's Korean maps from A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. This pack includes a 2-colour book and an MP3 CD. Through culture notes, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will pick up the Korean you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from shopping and travelling to food and daily life. Engaging with our interactive Discovery Method, you'll absorb language rules faster, remember what you learn easily, and put your Korean into use with confidence. Get Started in Korean has a learner-centered approach that incorporates the following features: - Outcomes-based approach - focus your learning with clear goals - Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner - Discovery method - figure out rules and patterns for yourself to make the language stick - Self-check and test yourself - see and assess your own progress - Personalization - use the language in real situations Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Are you searching for the right words-but often come up short? In a world where sharp communication opens doors, a strong vocabulary is more crucial than ever. Yet most learners are left memorizing disconnected lists, without truly understanding how to use language effectively. Word Alchemist changes that. This is not just another vocabulary book-it's a structured, engaging, and practical guide designed to build a strong language foundation that lasts. With logical categorisation, real-life usage, and smart memory hacks, it helps learners of all ages move from passive memorisation to confident, everyday application. Whether you're a student aiming to write better, a teacher seeking a dependable resource, a parent supporting your child's learning, or a professional refining your expression-this book is for you. Inside, you'll discover : - Foundational concepts rarely taught in schools -logical categorization of words, homophones, root words, and word families-explained with clarity and care. - Logically sequenced chapters that guide you step-by-step, helping you build layered confidence from basics to brilliance. - Real-life language application through smart hacks, contextual examples, and usage tips that make every word stick. Say goodbye to rote learning-and hello to words that work for you. Start your journey to stronger, smarter English-one word at a time.

Pass the RBT Exam and Walk Into Your First Session Ready to Work You have the heart for this field. What you do not have is a study guide you can trust. Other books leave you guessing with unexplained answer keys, generic national content that ignores where you actually work, and quiz items so awkwardly worded you lose study hours just decoding them. This Wisconsin RBT Certification Exam Prep 2026/2027 fixes that. Every concept follows the six content domains of the current RBT outline, explained in plain language, shown in a clear visual, and tied to a short clinic scenario so it sticks. Inside this Wisconsin guide: Master all six content domains - from ABA foundations and vocabulary to data collection, assessment, skill acquisition and behavior reduction See it, then do it - visual ABA examples for interval recording, graphing, prompt fading, chaining and differential reinforcement Practice with 5 full-length tests - more than 750 scenario-based questions in total, written in clear English Learn from every answer - each rationale explains why the right option works and why each wrong option fails Know the Wisconsin rules - a dedicated chapter on the state practice rules that shape a behavior technician's daily work Prepare for the competency assessment - a walkthrough with role-play practice so you are ready to demonstrate your skills Handle ethics with confidence - scenarios on supervision, boundaries and professional conduct Study on your schedule - 4, 6, 8 or 12 week plans for people balancing work, school and family Track your weak spots - a domain score tracker shows exactly where to focus next How the explanations work: every question is scenario-based and double-checked, so the answer key matches the rationale. You are not memorizing a letter. You are learning the reasoning a behavior technician uses in session, which is what the exam asks you to show. Perfect for: RBT candidates preparing for certification ABA students building a foundation in applied behavior analysis New technicians who want a reference for their first months on the job Supervisors running training cohorts who need consistent, ready-to-use material Start studying today. Open the first chapter, work one scenario, and build the knowledge that carries you from exam day to your first session. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the BACB.

Pass the RBT Exam and Walk Into Your First Session Ready to Work You have the heart for this field. What you do not have is a study guide you can trust. Other books leave you guessing with unexplained answer keys, generic national content that ignores where you actually work, and quiz items so awkwardly worded you lose study hours just decoding them. This Louisiana RBT Certification Exam Prep 2026/2027 fixes that. Every concept follows the six content domains of the current RBT outline, explained in plain language, shown in a clear visual, and tied to a short clinic scenario so it sticks. Inside this Louisiana guide: Master all six content domains - from ABA foundations and vocabulary to data collection, assessment, skill acquisition and behavior reduction See it, then do it - visual ABA examples for interval recording, graphing, prompt fading, chaining and differential reinforcement Practice with 5 full-length tests - more than 750 scenario-based questions in total, written in clear English Learn from every answer - each rationale explains why the right option works and why each wrong option fails Know the Louisiana rules - a dedicated chapter on the state practice rules that shape a behavior technician's daily work Prepare for the competency assessment - a walkthrough with role-play practice so you are ready to demonstrate your skills Handle ethics with confidence - scenarios on supervision, boundaries and professional conduct Study on your schedule - 4, 6, 8 or 12 week plans for people balancing work, school and family Track your weak spots - a domain score tracker shows exactly where to focus next How the explanations work: every question is scenario-based and double-checked, so the answer key matches the rationale. You are not memorizing a letter. You are learning the reasoning a behavior technician uses in session, which is what the exam asks you to show. Perfect for: RBT candidates preparing for certification ABA students building a foundation in applied behavior analysis New technicians who want a reference for their first months on the job Supervisors running training cohorts who need consistent, ready-to-use material Start studying today. Open the first chapter, work one scenario, and build the knowledge that carries you from exam day to your first session. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the BACB.

Pass the RBT Exam and Walk Into Your First Session Ready to Work You have the heart for this field. What you do not have is a study guide you can trust. Other books leave you guessing with unexplained answer keys, generic national content that ignores where you actually work, and quiz items so awkwardly worded you lose study hours just decoding them. This Oregon RBT Certification Exam Prep 2026/2027 fixes that. Every concept follows the six content domains of the current RBT outline, explained in plain language, shown in a clear visual, and tied to a short clinic scenario so it sticks. Inside this Oregon guide: Master all six content domains - from ABA foundations and vocabulary to data collection, assessment, skill acquisition and behavior reduction See it, then do it - visual ABA examples for interval recording, graphing, prompt fading, chaining and differential reinforcement Practice with 5 full-length tests - more than 750 scenario-based questions in total, written in clear English Learn from every answer - each rationale explains why the right option works and why each wrong option fails Know the Oregon rules - a dedicated chapter on the state practice rules that shape a behavior technician's daily work Prepare for the competency assessment - a walkthrough with role-play practice so you are ready to demonstrate your skills Handle ethics with confidence - scenarios on supervision, boundaries and professional conduct Study on your schedule - 4, 6, 8 or 12 week plans for people balancing work, school and family Track your weak spots - a domain score tracker shows exactly where to focus next How the explanations work: every question is scenario-based and double-checked, so the answer key matches the rationale. You are not memorizing a letter. You are learning the reasoning a behavior technician uses in session, which is what the exam asks you to show. Perfect for: RBT candidates preparing for certification ABA students building a foundation in applied behavior analysis New technicians who want a reference for their first months on the job Supervisors running training cohorts who need consistent, ready-to-use material Start studying today. Open the first chapter, work one scenario, and build the knowledge that carries you from exam day to your first session. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the BACB.

Pass the RBT Exam and Walk Into Your First Session Ready to Work You have the heart for this field. What you do not have is a study guide you can trust. Other books leave you guessing with unexplained answer keys, generic national content that ignores where you actually work, and quiz items so awkwardly worded you lose study hours just decoding them. This Nevada RBT Certification Exam Prep 2026/2027 fixes that. Every concept follows the six content domains of the current RBT outline, explained in plain language, shown in a clear visual, and tied to a short clinic scenario so it sticks. Inside this Nevada guide: Master all six content domains - from ABA foundations and vocabulary to data collection, assessment, skill acquisition and behavior reduction See it, then do it - visual ABA examples for interval recording, graphing, prompt fading, chaining and differential reinforcement Practice with 5 full-length tests - more than 750 scenario-based questions in total, written in clear English Learn from every answer - each rationale explains why the right option works and why each wrong option fails Know the Nevada rules - a dedicated chapter on the state practice rules that shape a behavior technician's daily work Prepare for the competency assessment - a walkthrough with role-play practice so you are ready to demonstrate your skills Handle ethics with confidence - scenarios on supervision, boundaries and professional conduct Study on your schedule - 4, 6, 8 or 12 week plans for people balancing work, school and family Track your weak spots - a domain score tracker shows exactly where to focus next How the explanations work: every question is scenario-based and double-checked, so the answer key matches the rationale. You are not memorizing a letter. You are learning the reasoning a behavior technician uses in session, which is what the exam asks you to show. Perfect for: RBT candidates preparing for certification ABA students building a foundation in applied behavior analysis New technicians who want a reference for their first months on the job Supervisors running training cohorts who need consistent, ready-to-use material Start studying today. Open the first chapter, work one scenario, and build the knowledge that carries you from exam day to your first session. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the BACB.

Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle and gets you speaking a new language in a matter of weeks, not years? The original no-books, no-homework, no-memorizing method is in tune with the way the brain prefers to receive, store and retrieve information. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. * Improve your Egyptian Arabic naturally and unforgettably without strain or stress * Learn from listening and speaking, without the pressure of writing or memorizing * Build up your Egyptian Arabic in manageable steps by thinking out answers for yourself HOW DO THE COURSES WORK? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teachers Jane Wightwick and Mahmoud Gaafar and two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct complex phrases by listening and thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or stress of having to memorize. You will learn at your own pace, pausing and repeating where necessary, and complete the course in about 15-20 hours. By the end of the course, you will have a solid working knowledge of Egyptian Arabic and be able to express yourself confidently in a variety of situations. WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY ACHIEVE? The Michel Thomas Method will help you kick-start, continue, and flourish in your language learning journey. The Intermediate course will give you a full understanding of all the verb tenses and help you to speak more fluidly, with proper pronunciation, faster than most any other method. Along with the Foundation course, it is designed to give you a strong foundation and good working knowledge of a language from which you can expand and later 'add decoration' to. It is a rapid method for learning, but still requires effort and concentration on the part of the learner. WHAT'S NEW IN THIS NEW EDITION? This new edition includes an audio review course to let you quickly revise and consolidate your learning once you've completed the full course. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE?* Intermediate Egyptian Arabic includes four audio Course CDs and one audio Review CD to continue and consolidate your knowledge. *Note that the course content is the same as the previously entitled Perfect Arabic course, but the CD-ROM has been replaced with audio review CDs.

An in-depth audio program for getting the daily support and structure you need to create life-affirming new habits. Have you ever tried to add a positive new habit to your daily life, only to end up falling short? If so, you probably didn't have the structure and support critical for making that new behavior really stick. With 40 Days to Positive Change, Dr. Kelly McGonigal provides just that-the helping hand necessary to create the change you most desire in your life. Whether it's exercising every day, devoting yourself fully to a personal project, or establishing a regular meditation practice, this innovative program will provide the support necessary to instill a positive habit in your life. Drawing upon the latest neuroscientific and behavioral research, 40 Days to Positive Change emphasizes that new habits are built on foundations of intention, gratitude, joy, loving compassion, and interdependence. You'll progress through a cumulative sequence of 10- to 15-minute daily lessons and associated exercises for growing and cementing your new behavior. Part mentor, part professor, and part coach, McGonigal will guide you on an often-difficult path-one that can enrich every single aspect of your life. Highlights In-depth, practical exploration of the mechanisms of personal change: ¿ How you can consciously tie new behaviors to specific sensory triggers ¿ The positive emotions that fuel permanent change ¿ How to navigate the process of deciding on the new habit you want to cultivate ¿ How to create an environment supportive of personal change ¿ Dozens of practices tailored to successfully instill your new habit

In this second edition of his bestselling guide to fascial fitness, fascia researcher and Rolfing therapist Dr. Robert Schleip shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day routine. He introduces the most recent scientific findings from the world of fascial research, and he explains which methods and equipment are most effective for fascial health (as well as which ones do more harm than good). These new findings are already reshaping physiotherapy and the methods of treatment and recovery we use today—and they will continue to do so in the future. Physiotherapists, sports scientists, and doctors agree that if we want to stay flexible, energetic, and pain free in our day-to-day lives and sporting pursuits, we need to look after our connective tissue—our “fascia.” A great deal of research over the last few years has shown that the fascia around our muscles plays a huge role in keeping us fit, healthy, flexible, and feeling good. This versatile tissue transfers energy to the muscles, communicates with the nervous system, acts as a sensory organ, helps to protect and regenerate our internal organs, and provides the foundations for a healthy physique. We used to think it was our muscles doing all the work, but now we know the connective tissue plays a big part too. It responds to stress and other stimuli, and when it gets matted or sticks together, it can cause pain and mobility problems. That's why it's so important to train our fascia—and just 10 minutes, twice a week, is all it takes!

Read Japanese With Confidence, One Story at a Time You open a Japanese story and, instead of stopping every few seconds to translate, you keep reading. The scene makes sense. The characters feel real. New words begin to stick because you see them in context, not in isolation. Little by little, reading Japanese starts to feel less intimidating and more natural. 30 Japanese Short Stories for Upper-Intermediate Learners is designed for adult learners who already know the basics of Japanese and want to build stronger reading confidence through meaningful, engaging practice. Instead of memorizing disconnected vocabulary lists, you will learn through short stories that help you improve comprehension, recognize natural sentence patterns, and expand your Japanese vocabulary in context. Inside, you will find 30 Japanese stories about: lost passports, last trains, rainy convenience stores, mysterious apartments, unexpected meetings, time travel, quiet secrets, and life-changing moments. Each story is written to give you consistent reading practice while helping you stay curious, focused, and motivated. Each chapter also includes comprehension questions and answers, so you can check your understanding, review important details, and make every reading session more active. But that's not all. This book also includes: ¿ Hiragana Memory Cards: printable cards designed to help you review each character, sound, and pronunciation cue through quick daily practice. ¿ Hiragana Practice: printable hiragana charts and writing practice pages to help you trace characters, recognize strokes, and strengthen your foundation with more confidence. If you are ready to move beyond isolated study and start learning Japanese through stories, this book gives you a practical and enjoyable path to read more naturally, understand more in context, and keep improving one story at a time.

Only Have 10 Minutes a Day? That's All You Need. Life gets busy, motivation comes and goes, and "I'll study later" turns into not studying at all. 10-Minute Korean breaks your learning into 50 short, manageable lessons - one a day, just 10 minutes each. Each chapter introduces practical vocabulary, essential expressions, and useful grammar points through natural Korean conversations, so you can learn the language in context and use it more confidently in real situations. Instead of overwhelming you with too much at once, each lesson is short enough to fit into a busy schedule. In just 10 minutes a day, you can read, listen, repeat, role-play, and practice speaking Korean step by step. Whether you're prepping for a trip to Korea, brushing up on rusty skills, or starting from the very beginning, 10 minutes a day is all it takes to start speaking better Korean. How You'll Learn:Bite-Sized 10-Minute Lessons - 50 short chapters designed to fit any schedule, so studying Korean finally feels doable. Real-Life Conversations - Learn through natural dialogues about everyday situations, so you can use what you learn the moment you need it. Practical Grammar in Context - Pick up essential grammar and vocabulary naturally, with clear explanations that build a foundation for further study. Listen, Repeat & Role-Play - Free audio recorded by native speakers (with ambient sound from Korea) helps you check comprehension, model pronunciation, and practice your own lines. Built-In Practice Every Day - Listening, speaking, and translation exercises in every chapter lock in what you've learned. Review Quizzes Every 5 Chapters - Regular quizzes help you check your progress and lock in what you've learned, so your Korean truly sticks. Perfect for busy beginners, self-study learners, and anyone who wants to make Korean part of their daily routine.

The bestselling guide to learning a new language and remembering what you learned, now revised and updated A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide . . . If you want a new language to stick, start here. Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero Gabriel Wyner speaks seven foreign languages fluently. He didn t learn them in school who does? Rather, he mastered each one on his own, drawing on free online resources, short practice sessions, and his knowledge of neuroscience and linguistics. In Fluent Forever, Wyner shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You ll discover how to hear new sounds and train your tongue to produce them accurately. You ll connect spellings and sounds to images so that you start thinking in a new language without translating. With spaced-repetition systems, you ll build a foundation for your language in a week and learn hundreds of words a month with just a few minutes of practice each day. This revised edition also shares fresh strategies that Wyner has refined over years of study. You ll learn to use your interests to curate vocabulary that you ll actually be excited to study fast-track fluency, with a new appendix devoted to conversation strategies with native speakers compile the best language-learning tool kit for your budget harness the science of motivation and habit building to turbocharge your progress find the perfect level of difficulty with reading and listening comprehension to stay engaged and avoid frustration With suggestions for helpful study aids and a wealth of free resources, the intuitive techniques in this book will offer you the most efficient and rewarding way to learn a new language.