Linguistics

Assuming no knowledge of linguistics, Understanding Digital Literacies provides an accessible and timely introduction to new media literacies. It supplies ...

in His Classic International Bestseller, When Corporations Rule The World, David Korten Exposed The Destructive And Oppressive Nature Of The Global Corpor...

The Internet Isn't The First Technology To Alter How We Communicate, But It Is Making Our Language Change Faster And In More Interesting Ways Than Ever Befo...

You're no idiot, of course. You know that Spaghettios aren't real Italian food, realize that America was discovered by an Italian, and even recognize Michel...

Robert A. Mccracken And Marlene J. Mccracken. Bibliography: P. 153-157.Categories: Reference Words, Language & GrammarLinguistics

Obtaining justice through Japan's civil justice system requires a nuanced understanding of Japanese legal culture, particularly the fundamental differences...

travel Is Not About Finding Something. It S About Getting Lost -- That Is, It Is About Losing Yourself In A Place And A Moment. The Little Things That Tethe...

George Steiner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Reference Words, Language & GrammarLinguistics

A Children's Book of VerseCategories: Reference Words, Language & GrammarLinguistics

An in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of ‘Empires of the Word’. The ...

Relates The Experiences Of An Eighth Grade Teacher And Her Students Who Abandoned Skill-drill Approaches And Became Collaborating Readers And Writers. Learn...

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the pu...

An inquiry into the origins, dissemination, and consequences of the modern belief that humans can solve any problem and overcome any difficulty, given time ...

Exciting and engaging vocabulary instruction can set students on the path to a lifelong fascination with words. This book provides a research-based framewor...

Library Journal: A Tie-in For A Nine-part Television Series To Be Broadcast Over Pbs Beginning In September, This Is A Wide-ranging Account Of The Travels A...

the Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need Is The Ideal Resource For Everyone Who Wants To Produce Writing That Is Clear, Concise, And Grammatically Excellent....

This acclaimed book is a master teacher's tested program for turning clumsy prose into clear, powerful, and effective writing. A logical, expert, easy-to-...

Umberto Eco ; Translated By William Weaver. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [117]-119) And Index.Categories: Literature & Fiction History & ...

Aimed at first- and second-year interpersonal communications courses at both the college and university levels, Communication in Everyday Life is a comprehe...

Explores The Diverse Roles Literature Plays In Any Writing Workshop. I. Making A Lasting Impression. -- I. An Early Look, Becoming Passionate About Literatu...

This Text Provides An Introduction To The Study Of Language, Including The Origins Of Language, The Development Of Writing, Animals And Human Language, Soun...

Prologue: The Boxer Catastrophe -- An Old World Dies; A New One Is Born -- The Slide Into Chaos -- Forming A New Culture: The May Fourth Movement -- Which W...

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is one of the world's best-loved reference books. First published in 1870, this treasury of 'words that have a stor...

George Steiner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.Categories: Reference Words, Language & GrammarLinguistics

Written by leading English-language educators in Japan, this Handbook provides an in-depth guide for the new generation of teachers at Japanese universities...

Language Is A Hallmark Of The Human Species; The Flexibility And Unbounded Expressivity Of Our Linguistic Abilities Are Unique In The Biological World. In T...

Originally published in English in 1978, this full-scale examination of the philosophy of metaphor from Aristotle to the present, brings together and discus...

Young children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often require professional help to overcome their symptoms. This workbook corresponds to a treatment...

This outstanding collection of original essays written by academics from coast-to-coast examines the complex relationship between school and society. Chapte...

English is arguably the nearest thing we have to a world language, and yet it is a language with a wealth of varieties, dialects, and traditions, all develo...

Grammar in Use Intermediate is a highly successful grammar text known for its clear, concise explanations and innovative format. Ideal for students preparin...

Presents A Series Of Techniques For Acquiring A Foreign Language, Including News Ways Of Training The Tongue For Pronunciation, Use Of Visual Imagery For Co...

Twelfth Night, in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look. Twelfth Night is a popular text for study by secondary studen...

English is arguably the nearest thing we have to a world language, and yet it is a language with a wealth of varieties, dialects, and traditions, all develo...

For more than twenty-five years, The Best American Sports Writing has curated the year’s finest sports journalism. Continuing the tradition in a long line...

In The Literary Mind, Turner Ranges From The Tools Of Modern Linguistics, To The Recent Work Of Neuroscientists Such As Antonio Damasio And Gerald Edelman, ...

When You React, The Event Controls You. When You Respond, You're In Control. Verbal Judo Is The Classic Guide To The Martial Art Of The Mind And Mouth That ...

Foundations Of Modern Cosmology Provides An Accessible, Thorough And Descriptive Introduction To The Physical Basis For Modern Cosmological Theory, From The...

strong Writing Skills Are Essential For Success In School, College, And On The Job. In 99 Ways To Get Kids To Love Writing, Educator Mary Leonhardt Provid...

metaphor Is A Central Concept In Literary Studies, But It Is Also Prevalent In Everyday Language And Speech. Recent Literary Theories Such As Postmodernis...

Cette toute nouvelle édition du Dictionnaire visuel a bénéficié d une refonte majeure de son contenu et de sa présentation. Par rapport à la dernière...

This Book Represents A Major Statement Of The Current Research Being Conducted On The Learning Of Second Languages From A Sociocultural Perspective. The Boo...

This book showcases how language learner agency can be understood and researched from varying perspectives by providing, for the first time, a collection of...

Designed for those beginning to study linguistics, this is a lively introduction to two key aspects of the structure of language: syntax (the structure of ...

"If you are not already a Steven Pinker addict, this book will make you one." --Jared DiamondIn Words and Rules, Steven Pinker explores profound mysteries ...

English is the collective work of millions of people throughout the ages. It is democratic, ever-changing and ingenious in its assimilation of other cultur...

Seth Lerer tells a masterful history of the English language from the age of Beowulf to the rap of Eminem. Many have written about the evolution of grammar,...