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Useless Etymology

Offbeat Word Origins for Curious Minds

par Jess Zafarris ...

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasuretrove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare really ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

"A burst of delight on every page!"Mignon Fogarty, host of the Grammar Girl podcastDid you know that an "astronaut" is literally a "star sailor," that a thesaurus is, in fact, a "treasuretrove" of words, and that someone who is "sinister" is actually just "left-handed"?Have you ever wondered why English isn't considered a Romance language if 60% of ourwords are Latin-derived?Did Shakespeare really
... En savoir plus
Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition

par Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. LaFleur ...

Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory Latin grammar textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of Roman literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory Latin grammar textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of Roman literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions,
... En savoir plus
The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

par Simon Singh ...

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... En savoir plus
Words from Hell

Unearthing the Darkest Secrets of English Etymology

par Jess Zafarris ...

'A fiendishly good read!'Mignon Fogarty, Grammar GirlThe English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

'A fiendishly good read!'Mignon Fogarty, Grammar GirlThe English language is where words go to be tortured and mutilated into unrecognizable shadows of their former selves. It's where Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots are shredded apart and stitched unceremoniously back together with misunderstood snippets of languages snatched from the wreckage of conquest and colonialism. It wreaks merciless
... En savoir plus
What is Morphology?

par Mark Aronoff, Kirsten Fudeman ...

Collections Livre 8 - Fundamentals of Linguistics
What is Morphology? is a concise and critical introduction to the central ideas of morphology, which has been revised and expanded to include additional material on morphological productivity and the mental lexicon, experimental and computational methods, and new teaching material.Introduces the fundamental aspects of morphology to students with minimal background in linguisticsIncludes additional ... En savoir plus

$40.99 CAD

What is Morphology? is a concise and critical introduction to the central ideas of morphology, which has been revised and expanded to include additional material on morphological productivity and the mental lexicon, experimental and computational methods, and new teaching material.Introduces the fundamental aspects of morphology to students with minimal background in linguisticsIncludes additional
... En savoir plus
Essentials of Communication Skill and Skill Enhancement

A Primer for Students and Professionals

par John O. Greene ...

For those who wish to learn or teach the tools of skillful communication, this book provides concrete insight into what makes a person a successful communicator and guides readers in ways to improve their own communication skills and those of others.Predicated on four simple notions – that communication can be done well or poorly, that communication skills matter, that people differ in those ... En savoir plus

$72.68 CAD

For those who wish to learn or teach the tools of skillful communication, this book provides concrete insight into what makes a person a successful communicator and guides readers in ways to improve their own communication skills and those of others.Predicated on four simple notions – that communication can be done well or poorly, that communication skills matter, that people differ in those
... En savoir plus
Python for Linguists

par Michael Hammond ...

Specifically designed for linguists, this book provides an introduction to programming using Python for those with little to no experience of coding. Python is one of the most popular and widely-used programming languages as it's also available for free and runs on any operating system. All examples in the text involve language data and can be adapted or used directly for language research. The ... En savoir plus

$40.31 CAD

Specifically designed for linguists, this book provides an introduction to programming using Python for those with little to no experience of coding. Python is one of the most popular and widely-used programming languages as it's also available for free and runs on any operating system. All examples in the text involve language data and can be adapted or used directly for language research. The
... En savoir plus
Speaking into the Air

A History of the Idea of Communication

par John Durham Peters ...

Communication plays a vital and unique role in society-often blamed for problems when it breaks down and at the same time heralded as a panacea for human relations. A sweeping history of communication, Speaking Into the Air illuminates our expectations of communication as both historically specific and a fundamental knot in Western thought."This is a most interesting and thought-provoking book. . ... En savoir plus

$33.56 CAD

Communication plays a vital and unique role in society-often blamed for problems when it breaks down and at the same time heralded as a panacea for human relations. A sweeping history of communication, Speaking Into the Air illuminates our expectations of communication as both historically specific and a fundamental knot in Western thought."This is a most interesting and thought-provoking book. .
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The Best Spanish Learning Games for Children | Children's Learn Spanish Books

par Baby Professor ...

What is a better way to learn a new language than by playing games? This Spanish Book is all about injecting new Spanish words and phrases to your beloved kids through a series of games. The difficult word is not allowed here. Your kids are going to love this book as much as they will love Spanish by the end of the session. Get your copy now. ... En savoir plus

$4.49 CAD

What is a better way to learn a new language than by playing games? This Spanish Book is all about injecting new Spanish words and phrases to your beloved kids through a series of games. The difficult word is not allowed here. Your kids are going to love this book as much as they will love Spanish by the end of the session. Get your copy now.
... En savoir plus
Modern Greek For Dummies

par Eirini Argyrouli ...

Everything you need to speak Greek quickly and confidentlyModern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, ... En savoir plus

$22.99 CAD

Everything you need to speak Greek quickly and confidentlyModern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions,
... En savoir plus
Italian All-in-One For Dummies

par Antonietta Di Pietro, Francesca Romana Onofri, Daniela Gobetti, Beth Bartolini-Salimbeni, Karen Antje Möller, Teresa Picarazzi ...

Learn to speak Italian like a native? Easy.Italian All-in-One For Dummies appeals to those readers looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to mastering the Italian language. It contains content from all For Dummies Italian language instruction titles, including Italian For Dummies, Intermediate Italian For Dummies, Italian Verbs For Dummies, Italian Phrases For Dummies, Italian Grammar ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

Learn to speak Italian like a native? Easy.Italian All-in-One For Dummies appeals to those readers looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to mastering the Italian language. It contains content from all For Dummies Italian language instruction titles, including Italian For Dummies, Intermediate Italian For Dummies, Italian Verbs For Dummies, Italian Phrases For Dummies, Italian Grammar
... En savoir plus
Discourse Studies

A Multidisciplinary Introduction

Modifié par Teun A. van Dijk ...

"A landmark in the oeuvre of one of the founding fathers of discourse analysis. Van Dijk has managed to edit a volume of lasting significance, and some of the chapters in this book belong to the most widely read in the field. In its totality, Discourse Studies offers us a 360 degree tour of the field... Nothing in this volume is dated, everything remains mandatory reading for every student and ... En savoir plus

$112.31 CAD

"A landmark in the oeuvre of one of the founding fathers of discourse analysis. Van Dijk has managed to edit a volume of lasting significance, and some of the chapters in this book belong to the most widely read in the field. In its totality, Discourse Studies offers us a 360 degree tour of the field... Nothing in this volume is dated, everything remains mandatory reading for every student and
... En savoir plus
Unlocking Japanese with Paul Noble

par Paul Noble ...

Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Learn Japanese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Japanese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to
... En savoir plus
50 French Coffee Breaks

Short activities to improve your French one cup at a time

par Coffee Break Languages ...

Collections series 50 Coffee Breaks Series
Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 French Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your French by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities - ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $9.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

Transform your down time into 'do time'.The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 French Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your French by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.Organised by 5, 10 and 15 minutes, these 50 varied and lively activities -
... En savoir plus
The First Word

The Search for the Origins of Language

par Christine Kenneally ...

An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of languageThe first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $17.99 CAD Maintenant $8.99 CAD

An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of languageThe first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky
... En savoir plus
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows

par John Koenig ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y... ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“It’s undeniably thrilling to find words for our strangest feelings…Koenig casts light into lonely corners of human experience…An enchanting book. “ —The Washington PostA truly original book in every sense of the word, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows poetically defines emotions that we all feel but don’t have the words to express—until now.Have y...
... En savoir plus
Unlocking German with Paul Noble

par Paul Noble ...

Learn German in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Learn German in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn German and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, jargon-free way to
... En savoir plus
Icelandic Primer with Grammar, Notes and Glossary

Enriched edition. A Scholarly Guide to Icelandic Grammar, Syntax, Notes, Glossary, and Old Norse Roots

par Henry Sweet ...

Henry Sweet's "Icelandic Primer with Grammar, Notes and Glossary" serves as an essential introduction to the complexities of the Icelandic language, offering a comprehensive exploration of its grammatical structures alongside valuable practical exercises. Sweet employs a methodical and analytical literary style, characteristic of his scholarly pursuits, which not only elucidates the intricacies of ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $2.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Henry Sweet's "Icelandic Primer with Grammar, Notes and Glossary" serves as an essential introduction to the complexities of the Icelandic language, offering a comprehensive exploration of its grammatical structures alongside valuable practical exercises. Sweet employs a methodical and analytical literary style, characteristic of his scholarly pursuits, which not only elucidates the intricacies of
... En savoir plus
The Riddle of the Labyrinth

The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code

par Margalit Fox ...

The discovery and deciphering of Europe's earliest known written language is recounted with "almost nail-biting suspense" in this prize-winning account ( Booklist, starred review).In 1900, famed archaeologist Arthur Evans uncovered the ruins of Knossos, a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age. The massive discovery included a cache ... En savoir plus

$17.27 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

The discovery and deciphering of Europe's earliest known written language is recounted with "almost nail-biting suspense" in this prize-winning account ( Booklist, starred review).In 1900, famed archaeologist Arthur Evans uncovered the ruins of Knossos, a sophisticated Bronze Age civilization that flowered on Crete 1,000 years before Greece's Classical Age. The massive discovery included a cache
... En savoir plus
The Rise of English

Global Politics and the Power of Language

par Rosemary Salomone ...

A sweeping account of the global rise of English and the high-stakes politics of language Spoken by a quarter of the world's population, English is today's lingua franca--its common tongue. The language of business, popular media, and international politics, English has become commodified for its economic value and increasingly detached from any particular nation. This meteoric "rise of English" ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $35.19 CAD Maintenant $20.15 CAD

A sweeping account of the global rise of English and the high-stakes politics of language Spoken by a quarter of the world's population, English is today's lingua franca--its common tongue. The language of business, popular media, and international politics, English has become commodified for its economic value and increasingly detached from any particular nation. This meteoric "rise of English"
... En savoir plus
Wordslut

A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language

par Amanda Montell ...

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman
... En savoir plus
Short Stories in Russian for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Russian the fun way!

par Olly Richards, Alex Rawlings ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... En savoir plus
What the F

What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves

par Benjamin K. Bergen ...

It may be starred, beeped, and censored -- yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains.Nearly everyone swears-whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet, we sit idly by as words are banned from ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

It may be starred, beeped, and censored -- yet profanity is so appealing that we can't stop using it. In the funniest, clearest study to date, Benjamin Bergen explains why, and what that tells us about our language and brains.Nearly everyone swears-whether it's over a few too many drinks, in reaction to a stubbed toe, or in flagrante delicto. And yet, we sit idly by as words are banned from
... En savoir plus
Gobsmacked!

The British Invasion of American English

par Ben Yagoda ...

A spot-on guide to how and why Americans have become so bloody keen on Britishisms—for good or illThe British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America—from French fries to Awesome, man!—are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process ... En savoir plus

$16.73 CAD

A spot-on guide to how and why Americans have become so bloody keen on Britishisms—for good or illThe British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America—from French fries to Awesome, man!—are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process
... En savoir plus

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