Language Acts and Worldmaking. How and Why the Languages We Use Shape Our World and Our Lives, Paperback - Various

A new series that explores how our language shapes our worldPublisher: John Murray PressAuthor(s): VariousNumber of pages: 272Publication date: 202...

Reducere. DescriptionAn award-winning food writer takes us on a global tour of what the world eats--and shows us how we can change it for the betterFood is o...

Reducere. How can we begin to grasp the scope and scale of our new data-rich world, and can we truly comprehend what is at stake? Rob Kitchin explores the in...

An exhilarating journey into the science of time, from Stonehenge to the Big Bang and beyond

Reducere. Discover why words matter in a noisy worldTechnology has made it easier than ever before to share just about everything: pictures, ideas, even the ...

This innovative introduction outlines the structure and distribution of the world s languages, charting their evolution over the past 200, 000 years.

Reducere. Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. When did kindess become a sign of weakness? What if kindness actually has the power to change the world? Culture is at a crossroads when it comes t...

Publisher: North Atlantic Books, U.S.Author(s): Mia KalefNumber of pages: 200Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 15Cover type: Paperback ...

Reducere. WINNER OF THE 2019 KIRKUS PRIZE IN NONFICTION WINNER OF THE 2020 STONEWALL BOOK AWARD-ISRAEL FISHMAN NONFICTION AWARD ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES'S 1...

Reducere. Books for a Better LifeCelebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound inf...

Reducere. The human brain may be the best piece of technology ever created, but it s far from perfect. Drawing on colorful examples and surprising research, ...

Reducere. Why our workplaces are authoritarian private governments--and why we can't see itOne in four American workers says their workplace is a "dictatorsh...

Reducere. A thought-provoking combination of practical parenting information and scientific analysis, Our Babies, Ourselvesis the first book to explore why w...

Is happiness catching? Are your friends making you fat? Can your sibling make you smart? Is wealth contagious? Where is true love found? Does free ...

Supported by the Independent Transport Commission (ITC): a registered charity Why travel? What motivations underpin the journeys we make? And how c...

Reducere. A TURNING POINT IN PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN HISTORYStanislav Grof, M.D., formerly a professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and founde...

A playful, sharp-eyed myth-busting reassessment of the part numbers and statistics play in our lives.

Publisher: Prometheus BooksAuthor(s): Brian KatemanIllustration(s): Illustrations, unspecified; Halftones, Color including Color PhotographsNumber ...

In the first official book from BBC Radio 4's hit series The Food Programme, Alex Renton tells the stories of 13 key ingredients such as spices, oi...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Joseph Burgo Ph. D.Why Do I Do That? adapts the basic strategies of psychodynamic psychotherapy to a guided course in self-...

Climate change and rapid population growth mean that it's no longer possible for businesses, or the rest of us, to keep doing things the same old w...

DescriptionAs a mom, you want to give your best to your family. Motherhood is incredibly rewarding, yet its challenges can leave you feeling anxiou...

Reducere. This is a guide to the big moments in your life - which astrologically are governed by when the planets come back to the same place in the sky they...

Reducere. What makes us the way we are? Some say it's the genes we inherit at conception. Others are sure it's the environment we experience in childhood. Bu...

Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Ranger RuffinsIllustration(s): 16 Halftones, black and white; 5 Tables, black and white; 16 Illustrations...

Reducere. A landmark insider's tour of how social media affects our decision-making and shapes our world in ways both useful and dangerous, with critical ins...

Yet over the last forty years, the English-language has effectively gone into reverse - taking our lead from America and the legacy of the 1960s, o...

Are we really the masters of our own destiny? Neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow shows how far our future is already hardwired in our brains. Like Sap...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY WIRED In this brilliant smart-thinking book about the power and influence of social media, Professor Sin...

Sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch-as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today.Publisher: WW Norton & CoAu...

Reducere. A mind-bending journey into the hidden world of fungi that will change your understanding of life on earth "A dazzling, vibrant, vision-changing bo...

We're more connected, yet lonelier than ever - practical ways to combat the alarming rise of loneliness by bestselling author and social researcher...

Melvyn Bragg explores a controversial selection of British books and their huge impact on historyPublisher: Hodder & StoughtonAuthor(s): Melvyn Bra...

We all long to experience a sense of inner wholeness and guidance, but today's notions of healing and recovery too often keep us focused on our bro...

Presents numerous case studies of challenging past lives that help the reader s soul evolve and reconnect with the light when they ve been impacted...

Reducere. Across North America, dedicated language warriors are powering an upswell, a resurgence, a revitalization of indigenous languages and cultures. Thr...