"Nichole, a woman in her early thirties, is recovering from a broken heart after learning her husband was having an affair and separating from him. The twist is that her mother-in-law, Leanne, is the one who told her that her son was cheating. Leanne has looked the other way for decades as HER own husband cheated, and can't bear to see her son repeating the same pattern. In telling Nichole, she also gathers the courage to leave her husband, and the...

"A series of reflections on the author's experiences learning a new language and living abroad, in a dual-language edition"--

Introduces conversational German, with useful phrases for greeting others, making small talk, and shopping, as well as tips on improving grammar and vocabulary.

"The Handbook of Informal Language Learning is the first handbook-length resource in the field on a growing and hugely relevant area of research in second language learning. Divided into six sections: Theorizing Informal Language Learning; Digital Language Learning; Learning through Media and Others; Cultural and Historical Cases of Informal Language Learning; Informal Learning Applications in Formal Contexts; and The Future of Informal Language Learning,...

Now You’re Talking!
Do you want to be bulletproof at work, secure in your relationship, and content in your own skin? If so, it’s more important than ever to be aware of what your body is saying to the outside world. Unfortunately, most of what you’ve heard from other body language experts is wrong, and, as a result, your actions may be hurting, not helping, you.
 
With sass and a keen eye, media favorite Janine...

Kohta Hirano’s Hellsing returns in a new edition with revised translation and new graphic design.
The manga that spawned the worldwide hit anime, Hellsing blends gothic horror, violent action, and dark humor in a bloody brew that has fired the imagination of fans everywhere!
With supernatural horrors haunting the streets and preying upon humanity, the shadowy Hellsing Organization fights back against hell’s minions....

"Writing Without Bullshit is the first comprehensive guide to writing for today&#x;s world: a noisy environment where everyone reads what you write on a screen. The average news story now gets only 36 seconds of attention. Unless you change how you write, your emails, reports, and Web copy don&#x;t stand a chance. In this practical and witty book, you&#x;ll learn to front-load your writing with pithy titles, subject lines, and opening sentences....

"Verbal Judo is the classic guide to the martial art of the mind and mouth that can help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation, whether you're talking to a boss, a spouse, or even a teenager. For more than a generation, Dr. George J. Thompson's essential handbook has taught people how to communicate more confidently and persuasively in any situation. Verbal Judo shows you how to listen and speak more effectively, engage others through...