Títulos en Lengua y gramática

There are no direct records of the original Indo-European speech. By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence. In The Origins of English Words, Shipley catalogues these proposed roots and follows the often devious, always fascinating, process by which some of their offshoots have grown.

The English language that is spoken by one billion people around the world is a linguistic mongrel, its vocabulary a diverse mix resulting from centuries of borrowing from other tongues. From the Celtic languages of pre-Roman Britain to Norman French; from the Vikings' Old Scandinavian to Persian, Sanskrit, Algonquian, Cantonese and Hawaiian – amongst a host of others – we have enriched our modern language with such words as tulip, slogan, doolally, avocado, moccasin, ketchup and ukulele.

Feeling stifled by "shoulds" and yearning to find your authentic voice? Uncork your creativity with Brenda Ueland's timeless classic, "If You Want to Write." Originally published in 1938, this inspiring guide is more than just craft tips; it's a passionate manifesto for artistic independence. Ueland, a mentor to writers like Anaïs Nin and Flannery O'Connor, believes everyone has a unique story to tell and urges you to silence self-doubt and embrace the inherent joy of writing.

ChatGPT e gli altri sistemi di intelligenza artificiale generativa, capaci di produrre testi e immagini in risposta a una richiesta dell’utente, rappresentano in prospettiva una vera e propria rivoluzione. Probabilmente la terza grande rivoluzione causata dal digitale, dopo la diffusione del personal computer e dell’idea di informatica personale e dopo l’esplosione di Internet e dell’accesso mobile e universale alla rete.

"¿Te gustaría dominar el arte de hablar en público, vencer tus miedos y ser capaz de influenciar positivamente a las personas que te escuchan? Hoy en día casi todos nosotros tenemos la necesidad de hablar delante de otros, con el fin de enseñar, vender, guiar o simplemente exponer y...

La fascinante historia de las palabras presenta su contenido como una aventura que refleja la evolución humana y cultural. Abarca diferentes ámbitos en los que las palabras se convierten en una música cargada de significado, arrastran historias, evoluciones y mutaciones. Presenta personajes...

La "Trilogía Soca" se completa... Después del éxito de La fascinante historia de las palabras y de Palabras fabulosas llega Palabras milenarias, una nueva recopilación presentada en forma de diccionario con cerca de 500 nuevos términos. El autor Ricardo Soca nos invita a emprender un viaje...

This isn't a typical book on writing essays. First, it's for college students, graduate students, and even high school students—good writing is good writing; all that changes is the length and complexity of what you write. But the plan stays the same. Second, I'm not going to tell you any cute stories about writing. I'm not going to tell you the standard information about writing. Nor am I going to give you a simple formula for writing an essay. They don't work, and in the long run, they won't help you. What I am going to do is give you a plan for how you should approach writing essays.

Es una verdad universalmente reconocida que un escritor en posesión de algo de tiempo y de una idea no necesita nada más urgente que la motivación. Ahora, si me perdonas por adaptar esta cita de Jane Austen a las circunstancias, permíteme explicar mi pensamiento. Puedes tener tanto una idea rompedora como todo el tiempo del mundo, sólo que de poco sirve si falta la motivación. Sin embargo, si ésta también está presente, pueden surgir preguntas que pueden resultar un poco abrumadoras, especialmente para los escritores noveles.

Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with. Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice.

John Reed, escritor revolucionario y cronista insuperable, fue testigo directo de uno de los acontecimientos históricos de mayor relevancia del siglo xx, la Revolución rusa de 1917. Diez días que estremecieron al mundo es su extraordinario y conmovedor testimonio de la Revolución en que los...

Exploring the parallels between video games and the world’s most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how the same techniques that pull players into games for hours at a time can be employed to draw participants into immersive experiences. Join Margaret Kerrison as she guides our next generation of immersive storytellers on a deep dive into the creative possibilities of this new realm of storytelling.

Do you want to boost your sales, save time, and grow your business at a lightning speed? Good copywriting can do all that plus a whole lot more. And world-class copywriting can transform your performance out of all recognition. I’m going to show you how. Whether you’re aware of it or not, copywriting is one of the most essential elements of effective marketing. It’s the art and science of strategically delivering words that motivate people to take action.

At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely journeys. All four languages—along with hundreds of others, from French and Gaelic, to Persian and Polish—trace their origins to an ancient tongue spoken as the last ice age receded. This language, which we call Proto-Indo-European, was born between Europe and Asia and exploded out of its cradle, fragmenting as it spread east and west.

Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten charts a new path to embrace the questions of our lives instead of seeking fast, easy answers. What do you do when faced with a big, important question that keeps you up at night? Many people, understandably, seize answers...

How’s your Spanish? Do you have the feeling that you are prepared to improve your language skills, but you don’t have time for lessons? Or maybe you’re tired of going over the basics every time you start a new book or course.…

What does Kindle offer that other platforms do not? Believe it or not, the most successful authors—whether they write fiction or nonfiction—will be the first to tell you that the title of this audiobook is not a fabrication. Indeed they will have no hesitation in admitting that they wish it were a lie, but it is not. You do not need to be a gifted writer to earn money from e-books. And this tutorial will demonstrate why and, more importantly, how.

Os ensinamentos de Dale Carnegie ganharam fama mundial e continuam a inspirar milhões de leitores não por apresentarem truques engenhosos, mas por valorizarem uma verdadeira conexão entre as pessoas. Neste livro, Dale Carnegie vai ajudar você a preparar e organizar uma apresentação, seja ela de apenas cinco minutos diante de um grupo pequeno ou de meia hora para um auditório lotado. Você vai descobrir o que é fundamental não apenas para entreter seus ouvintes, mas também para informá-los, persuadi-los e inspirá-los a agir motivados pela sua mensagem.

When kids aren’t excited about learning, it’s not a reflection of their abilities. It means they need to be engaged...and what engages kids? Food! By practicing the pronunciation and spelling of the most popular dishes in the world, your child will become more fluent in English and develop a skill for picking up new vocabulary. By following the pronunciation of an expert narrator, they will gain the confidence to talk about some of their favorite foods.