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Our Global Lingua Franca is an essential companion for both native and non-native English instructors navigating the challenges of sub-par language learning. It will validate your frustrations about learning and teaching under the conventional approach to EFL. Intelligent without being overly academic, it offers invaluable outside-the-box advice on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics to help you impart conversational English fluency and beyond.

For a man who would be known the world over for his genius, Albert Einstein had a rather unimpressive childhood. It would not be until his mid-20s that his insight into nature and its connection with mathematics became apparent. Working as a Swiss patent clerk, he would squirrel away his research papers in his desk and work on them when no one was looking. During his “miracle year” of 1905, Einstein would produce four papers that would revolutionize theoretical physics.

Nikola Tesla, a Serbian American, was a major contributor to the start of the electric age, which transformed daily life at the turn of the 20th century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of the modern AC electricity system. Meanwhile, his inventive genius led to the development of the radio, the television, and the modern world as we know it. Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, much like his competitor Thomas Edison.

Memory degradation happens to everyone. Even people in good health forget where they park their cars or leave their reading glasses. Some draw a blank entering their PIN. Is the stove off? Cat fed? Door locked? Did you take your medication? Not sure? How come? These memory problems only get worse as we get older unless we employ mental exercises to improve memory now.

In Danna's senior year of college, she and Jeff engage in a whirlwind romance. Problems, however, arise when Danna's father meets his daughter's boyfriend. He wants the best for Danna, and in his eyes Jeff doesn't fit the bill. The climax occurs around Danna's graduation, when she is preparing to move to the East Coast for an Ivy League MBA. What will become of Danna's relationship with Jeff?

John Adams was in some form of service to America for most of his adult life - serving as a representative to the Continental Congress, envoy to European nations, vice president and, finally, ending his political career as the second president of the United States. At only five-foot-seven, nearly bald, a little overweight, occasionally cranky, and without most of his teeth, John Adams was not an Adonis, but through his intellect, force of will, and dogged determination, he would become one of the founding fathers of America.

Benjamin Franklin was first and foremost a public servant, but he was also a prolific writer, humorist, musician, inventor, businessman, and scientist. He was always working to improve civic society. Among many other things, he organized the first volunteer fire department and established the first lending library in America. In the 18th century, he was celebrated as a scientist, inventor, and innovator who somehow emerged from the obscurity of his modest birth to prominence.

Would you describe your workplace as "happy"? From the moment you begin each work day, you contribute to its culture. With your behavior, communications, and attitude, you can impact your overall happiness and that of your co-workers in the workplace. Taking a few simple and creative actions can all build up to happy workplace culture. How? This book offers 100 ways to choose from.

What if you woke up and saw a ghost watching you as you sleep? Saw things lift up and fly across the room? Heard footsteps when you know you're home alone? How would you react? Who would you call? While they're not the fictional Ghost Bustersas seen on the big screen, there is a real life group of scientists and researchers who not only document and study paranormal activity, they also help give people peace of mind called The Ghost Education & Research Center

HMS Queen Elizabeth 2 is the most celebrated craft afloat and one of the greatest technical achievements of the 20th century. In her construction and maintenance are involved almost every science, profession, and trade known to civilization. On her bridge stand officers, who besides being the pick of the Royal Navy, have passed rigid examinations in all studies pertaining to winds, tides, currents, navigation, and the geography of the sea.

It's Christmas time and there's a big problem in the forest! People from a nearby village want to chop down a special tree to use for their Christmas decorations. But this is the most beautiful tree in the whole forest! Wendy the Warbler, Wally the Woodlark, William the Woodpecker, and Sebastian the Squirrel all live in this old pine tree. All the animals have a plan to save the special tree and help the people from the village have a merry Christmas!

International playgirl Zaydee finds herself in the midst of a crisis fueled by international intrigue, multinational corporate greed, and a convoluted legal system. Imprisoned for computer hacking, this brilliant jet-setter becomes an international media celebrity as she defends herself, an unknown girl labeled Princess Jane Doe, against unknown charges. With complicated and shadowy plots brewing, the book is lush and captivating and perhaps the best addition to the series yet.

For so many years, passionate fans of The Count of Monte Cristo o have suffered a loss upon finishing Alexandre Dumas' last words. It is a grieving of sorts that has long been unmitigable... until now. The mysterious Holy Ghost Writer has penned The Sultan of Monte Cristo as a direct continuance of the story readers have long struggled against leaving behind. The adventure-laden journeys of Edmond Dantes continues.

This book is a story of Miss Cannon's trip to Spain and Italy in 1893 where she visits some of the major cathedrals, mosques, and palaces in Spain. Miss Cannon also journeys to Italy to visit the childhood home of Christopher Columbus. Her book was used at the massive 1893 World's Fair held in Chicago as a promotional booklet for the Blair Camera Company.

Human civilization is in trouble. How come? The fault lies with some men who have a genetic defect caused by eons of human evolution, where strong men prone to violence were biologically selected because they were needed to protect women, children, and the tribe from enemies and wild animals.

The Heavenly Realm is stirred into a frenzy of excitement when a prophecy claims that the supreme god and goddess will give birth to a uniquely talented little god. When the child is born, all eyes are on her. She is picture-perfect, but what is her talent? Everyone in the Heavenly Realm wants to know.

Join Sean, Joe, Cassandra, and their intrepid grandfather on an extraordinary adventure that will test their courage and teamwork. Together, they embark on a quest to find an ancient, powerful stone buried within a mysterious cave. Along the way, they face unexpected challenges—including the ominous presence of the malevolent Khalil. As ancient curses awaken and volcanoes rumble, the young heroes must summon all their courage to outsmart the Khalil and save not just themselves, but an entire island of inhabitants.

Among other things, you will finally learn how weak little Tristan, with his “wit craft,” killed the strong big Morholt. You will marvel at how clever Queen Iseult, on her wedding night, concealed from King Mark, her husband, the fact that she was not a virgin. And best of all, you will finally find the scientific explanation of how, during her trial for adultery, Iseult carried a white-hot incandescent iron 30 paces without burning her hands.

Frank Lewis is an affable old man who just happens to tell "Tall Tells' to pass the time. However, each time he tells a story or gives advice it usually comes to pass. Many family members don't see his "gift" as special as they are too close to the source. One day the governor comes to visit his mom in a nursing home where Frank is visiting his ailing wife. The Governor accepts his advice on an issue (housing for poor and elderly), and wins a 2nd term based on this valued advice! The story is circa 1929 (Depression Era).

In a world where caffeine is distributed only by terrorists and 1000-SPF sunscreen isn't strong enough, scientists long for a discovery that will restore Earth to a greener state. However, the International Government likes to think it has everything under control, especially since it issues twenty to thirty new laws each day to keep its constituents current. Six-year-old Zeddy, whose IQ is off the charts, soon finds himself racing to avoid capture when his physicist father, Zane, goes missing.