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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately (Shekhtman)

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  Today's Publisher's Pride is  How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately  by Boris Shekhtman, which reached  #6 in study and teaching references . the successful practices of diplomats and international journalists now available to any language learner Book description: This is the fifth edition of a popular book that provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively, so impressively, in fact, that it appears that the speaker's language itself has improved overnight. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. Many of these professionals have attested to the efficacy of these tools in their own columns. "This book provides the most ban...
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Precerpt fron Grandma’s Ninja Training Diary 🥷🧠Demands of Daily Living — Brain Fitness Edition

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  Keeping the mind fit is as important as keeping the body fit. Otherwise, what is going to tell the body how to work? There are ways to combine both with daily living. After all, being a grandma comes first, ninja training second. Here are some of those ways: Remember the grocery list without writing it down → mental kata: recall drill, sharpening working memory. Balance on one leg while reciting yesterday’s chores → dual-task training, body + brain coordination. Match socks from the laundry basket → pattern recognition, visual memory, and fine motor skill practice. Cooking without a recipe → sequencing and problem-solving, ninja chef style. Storytelling while sweeping the floor → narrative recall, keeping language and rhythm alive. Russian twists while naming family members in reverse age order → core strength plus cognitive flexibility. Phone dash drill → sprint to answer, then recall who called last time — speed + memory. Cat litter farmer’s carry up 17 stairs →...
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Print Edition Now Available: You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late (Berns-Zare)

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  Now available in paperback:  You're Not Too Old, and It's Not Too Late  by Ilene Berns-Zare. Ranking on Amazon:  #32 in aging parents, #63 in hot new releases/midlife, #71 in hot new releases/aging, #76 in hot new releases/aging and longevity, #82 in aging self-help, and #101 in midlife self-help. Book Description Designed as an accessible 52-week companion, this inspiring guide invites Baby Boomers and Gen Xers to reimagine aging with confidence, vitality, and purpose. Drawing on research-informed tools and practical reflections, it encourages readers to tap into inner strengths, embrace meaningful shifts, and discover everyday “ah-ha” moments that spark renewal. Whether you seek greater wellbeing, deeper meaning, or renewed fulfillment from midlife through older adulthood, this uplifting resource reminds us that aging well is an active journey—and that the best chapters may still lie ahead. Keywords: midlife transformation; aging with purpose; positive aging book...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Pathways to Inner Peace (Dreher)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Pathways to Inner Peace  by Diane Dreher , which reached #146 on Amazon's bestseller list for positive psychology. Book Description Patthways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; med...
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