Think And Talk French

Whether you're a novice looking to master the basics, an enthusiast who tours vineyards, or something in between, there's no better way to learn about wine than from a wine expert— someone who has an authoritative knowledge of wine in all its glorious breadth and depth. Now, The Everyday Guide to Wine brings this rare opportunity right into your home with 24 engaging lectures delivered by acclaimed Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan—one of only 26 Americans to hold this coveted title. In her interactive and accessible course she gives you all the knowledge and tips you need to build your understanding of—and improve your ability to try, buy, talk about, and, most of all, enjoy—the world of wine.

When did the world stop wanting to hear? When did society become so thoughtless? It’s a topic that has been simmering for years, and Lynne Truss says it’s now reached the boiling point. Taking on the boorish behavior that for some has become a point of pride, Talk to the Hand is a rallying cry for courtesy. Like Eats, Shoots & Leaves, Talk to the Hand is not a stuffy guidebook, and is sure to inspire spirited conversation.

The compulsion to think and identify with our personal history is a deep seated habit. Learn to let go of compulsive thinking and of who you think you are ? your story. Begin living as the aware Presence that is the essence of your being. This talk reveals practical hints on accessing that field of still Presence.The conditioning of the human mind is what is keeping human beings trapped in a never ending sense that they are never achieving fulfillment and happiness. This talk will help you recognize what is that which is defined as conditioning, and how it is affecting us - our happiness, or sense of peace, and our civilization and planet. We all have the ability to step out of this compulsive stream of thought, even if for a minute, to access the deepness of life that is vastly more interesting that the world of forms. Eckhart Tolle not only helps us identify when a thought stream has taken over our mind, but gives us some hints on how to access presence, an inner stillness, that will help take us out of that state.