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Deutscher Guy Through the Language Glass. Why The World Looks Different In Other Languages
-Does language reflect the culture of a society? -Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? -Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? In Through the Language Glass, acclaimed author Guy Deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. A delightful amalgam of cultural history and popular science, this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind.
3149 Руб.
Deutscher Guy Through the Language Glass
* Does language reflect the culture of a society? * Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? * Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? In Through the Language Glass, acclaimed author Guy Deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. A delightful amalgam of cultural history and popular science, this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind.
1145 Руб.
Deutscher Guy Through the Language Glass
* Does language reflect the culture of a society? * Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? * Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? In Through the Language Glass, acclaimed author Guy Deutscher will convince you that, contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. A delightful amalgam of cultural history and popular science, this book explores some of the most fascinating and controversial questions about language, culture and the human mind.
1145 Руб.
Deutscher Guy The Unfolding Of Language
'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented'. So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to be so many languages, and of such elaborate design? If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of 'man throw spear', how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced shades of meaning? Drawing on recent, groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, we learn why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes in pronunciation may result from simple laziness...
2566 Руб.
Dorren Gaston Babel. Around the World in 20 Languages
A quirky language-lovers tour of the twenty most-spoken languages in the world - what puts them a cut above the other six thousand? If you were to master the twenty languages discussed in Babel, you could talk with three quarters of the world's population. But what makes these languages stand out amid the world's estimated 6,500 tongues? Gaston Dorren delves deep into the linguistic oddities and extraordinary stories of these diverse lingua francas, tracing their origins and their sometimes bloody rise to greatness. He deciphers their bewildering array of scripts, presents the gems and gaps in their vocabularies and charts their coinages and loans. He even explains how their grammars order their speakers' worldview. Combining linguistics and cultural history, Babel takes us on an intriguing tour of the world, addressing such questions as how tiny Portugal spawned a major world language and Holland didn't, why Japanese women talk differently from men, what it means for Russian to be 'related' to English, and how non-alphabetic scripts, such as those of India and China, do the same job as our 26 letters. Not to mention the conundrums of why Vietnamese has four forms for 'I', or how Tamil pronouns keep humans and deities apart. Babel will change the way you look at the world and how we all speak.
1795 Руб.
Aitchison Jean Language Change. Progress or Decay?
How and why do languages change? Where does the evidence of language change come from? How do languages begin and end? This introduction to language change explores these and other questions, considering changes through time. The central theme of this book is whether language change is a symptom of progress or decay. This book will show you why it is neither, and that understanding the factors surrounding how language change occurs is essential to understanding why it happens. This updated edition remains non-technical and accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of linguistics. Improved learning features, including introductions outlining the topics to be covered and questions and essay suggestions for students to practise what they have learnt and test their understanding. Includes new sections on text messaging and netspeak, as well as extra information about the complaints tradition, polysemy (multiple meanings) and language death. Updated references for those who want to read more of the latest research. Fourth edition.
5758 Руб.
Dooley J., Evans V. Music all Around. Level 1. Книга для чтения
xplore our World CLIL Readers are graded readers from levels 1-6. They cover a range of subjects and themes, promoting Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). .Music all Around (Music) looks into the wonderful world of music and the different musical instruments in an orchestra. .•What does the word orchestra mean? .•Which is the biggest family in an orchestra? .•Which is the loudest?
967 Руб.
Dooley J., Evans V. Music all Around. Level 1. Книга для чтения
xplore our World CLIL Readers are graded readers from levels 1-6. They cover a range of subjects and themes, promoting Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). .Music all Around (Music) looks into the wonderful world of music and the different musical instruments in an orchestra. .•What does the word orchestra mean? .•Which is the biggest family in an orchestra? .•Which is the loudest?
967 Руб.
My Very Important World
Our world is an amazing place. It's full of rivers, mountains, animals, and too many other amazing places to count. But that's not all. There's also families, friends, music, technology, language, games, and all other things that make life wonderful. This exciting children's book is a celebration of our world and what it's like to live in it. Unlike an atlas, this encyclopedia of discovery will entertain, educate, and inspire readers to wonder about the world around them. On one page they'll read about their body and brain, on another they'll learn about languages, sporting events, or the environment, and on others, they can marvel at wonders of the Earth such as fiery volcanoes, sprawling cities, or a place called "The Chocolate Hills". My Very Important World allows readers to delight in discovering where the coldest place on Earth is, how many languages there are, why they sometimes feel scared, and much, much more. There's a big wide world out there - so turn the pages to explore it.
3016 Руб.
London J. White Fang. Teacher s Book. Книга для учителя
Readers are an important element in any language program, as they help students broaden their horizons and understand the cultures of other countries and other periods in history. Through reading literature, students become familiar with other points of view and develop their skills of critical thinking and appraisal because they have to consider a book carefully and form their own opinions of it by discussing its strengths and weaknesses. Students become personally involved in the lives of the characters, and for a short time, inhabit a world that is completely different from that of their everyday lives. In this way, they focus on the meanings behind the English language and not merely on its structure (vocabulary, grammar etc). The Express Publishing Classic Readers series is designed for use at home as well as in class. It can therefore be used alongside any program, regardless of the time available in the school timetable. If you decide to use this reader in class, the... . .
673 Руб.
London J. White Fang. Teacher s Book. Книга для учителя
Readers are an important element in any language program, as they help students broaden their horizons and understand the cultures of other countries and other periods in history. Through reading literature, students become familiar with other points of view and develop their skills of critical thinking and appraisal because they have to consider a book carefully and form their own opinions of it by discussing its strengths and weaknesses. Students become personally involved in the lives of the characters, and for a short time, inhabit a world that is completely different from that of their everyday lives. In this way, they focus on the meanings behind the English language and not merely on its structure (vocabulary, grammar etc). The Express Publishing Classic Readers series is designed for use at home as well as in class. It can therefore be used alongside any program, regardless of the time available in the school timetable. If you decide to use this reader in class, the... . .
673 Руб.
Griffiths Rachel Why Do Leaves Change Colour? Level 3. Factbook
A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why are flowers different colours? How do we know how old a tree is? How can plants grow in deserts? You can find the answers to these and other questions about plants in Why Do Leaves Change Colour?
730 Руб.
Andersen Hans Christian The Ugly Duckling
Mother Duck has six ducklings. But one duckling is very big, and he looks different from the other ducklings. Everyone says, 'You are an ugly duckling!' The ugly duckling is sad until one spring day he looks down into the water. What do you think he sees? Macmillan English Explorers have been written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in first foreign language classrooms. Adapted by Gill Munton.
1183 Руб.
Treo Cube Jar 180ML 1 Piece
Treo is known for making quality products, specially cookware and their Cube Jars are just something out of this world. This beautiful looking jar is made from premium quality materials and the cuts at the bottom of the jar look magnificent. The steel lid also has glass in the middle so that you can clearly see the contents inside the jar without having to open them. Apart from storing things, you can also use these jars to drink a beverage. .(1)Square shape jar that looks completely different than other jars.(2)Unique shape makes it great for modular kitchens.(3)See through body and lid which makes it easier to identify the contents.(3)Ideal for storing dry fruits, masala, etc. or for drinking something..
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Beth Walrond. A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe
Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories. Food glorious food! Everyone loves a feast with the family … even the little ones! A Taste of the World travels across the globe uncovering different dishes, traditions, cultures and festivals from Egypt to Germany, from China to America. Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving in America, Bastille Day in France, Christmas in Germany, Hanami in Japan, Chinese New Year, and a good old roast dinner in the UK. Each chapter is punctuated with an atlas to help guide your journey, and each festive spread brims with facts about local and national dishes. Do you know, for example, why popular sweets in Egypt are made of sesame? Or why the baguette is long and thin? Featuring 20 countries that link geography and history with a delightful sense of world cultures and traditions. Food brings people together. A Taste of the World will give you an appetite to explore – not just through your belly. Beth Walrond creates striking color palettes, playful textures and idiosyncratic characters that joyously warm each spread. A Taste of the World is an original approach to discovering the world through food. Join us for a feast like no other.
4220 Руб.
Kanani Sheila Can You Get Rainbows in Space? A Colourful Compendium of Space and Science
Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light? You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and why the language we use shapes the colours we see . . . And you'll learn exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.
3578 Руб.