Language Myths, Paperback

Reducere. A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about l...

The great works of Persia contain some of the most beautiful, rich and diverse language in the literary world. The Shah Nameh, Masnavi-e Ma'navi, t...

Reducere. DescriptionStories centuries in the making, and many centuries worth of stories, are an integral part of modern society. Whether modern or ancient,...

Reducere. Most North Americans experience mythology by way of translations of classical texts, and surprisingly few of us are familiar with Coyote, Spider Wo...

To be captured by the Northern Thing means to be taken with the Norse stories of the Gods. If that describes you, then The Norse Myths should help....

Reducere. DescriptionIntroducing: An Asian Mythology Trilogy From the Creator of the Captivating History Series This book includes three captivating manuscri...

An indispensable tool for teaching and reading Herodotus' first book in Greek. The Commentary provides considerable help with matters of language. ...

An English translation of short stories by Renee Vivien (1877-1909). Reflects and challenges attitudes of the belle epoque, questions gender roles,...

This analysis of the rhetoric of nine successfully persuasive politicians explains how their use of language created credible and consistent storie...

Explore Captivating Myths of the Greek Gods and Heroes Although the Greek gods and goddesses were powerful immortal beings, they were in many ways ...

Reducere. Today's public schools are increasingly characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity. Studies show that about 4.4 million students nationwide...

Reducere. Chart a Path for Language Success Are you excited to minister in another culture, but worried about how best to learn the language of the people yo...

DescriptionFor the past century, Japan has been a center of attention due to its rapid industrialization and modernization. Still, certain aspects ...

Whether in family life, social interactions, or business negotiations, half the people in the world speak more than one language every day. Yet man...

Reducere. DescriptionA dynamic, inventive and articulate stage director explores in practical, down-to-cases language "The Method: " what it is and is not; t...

Reducere. Viking Language 2: The Old Norse Reader (Book 2 in The Viking Language Old Norse Icelandic Series) is a language workbook built around a treasure t...

Sharing stories of myths, legends and ancient bogs, a deaf child and her grandmother experiment with the lyrical beauty of sign language. Learning ...

Contemporary / British English A man fell from a very tall building. Why didn't he die? Why did a dead woman have a frozen chicken under her hat? W...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Garrett StevensMuch of what we've been taught about our dogs' language, their behavior, and their training is simply untrue...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Craig ChalquistThe world is indeed enchanted--but you wouldn't know that from the unimaginative ways we learn to think abou...

Reducere. Oral traditions and myths have long been an integral part of Native American cosmology. Not only have they been - and continue to be - an essential...

Developing Latin skills for ages 10-13. Join in the fun with Minimus Secundus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background ...

Using extensive research based on empirical evidence, this title provides the reader with practical and simple guidelines, exercises and tips to im...

Reducere. This dual language pocket book represents a collection of new translations of several Irish myths. Each story is first presented in the original Ol...

Language is Politics discusses power relations between languages in the world, with a particular focus on English. Even though English is the most ...

Reducere. Find out why you should learn the world's most beautiful language, and how you can achieve fluency more effectively. Gerry Dubbin is a native Engli...

Reducere. Myths, says James N. Frey, are the basis of all storytelling, and their structures and motifs are as powerful for contemporary writers as they were...

Reducere. The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time i...

Diana Anphimiadi is one of the most widely revered Georgian poets of her generation. Her boldly inventive work reflects an exceptionally curious mi...

Drawing on a digital ethnography of Chinese international students' first semester languaging practices, this book examines how they use their mult...

A lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over. Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical...

Reducere. Poetry. Latinx Studies. Translated by Carol O'Flynn and Pilar Gonzalez. The poetic language of Carlos Aguasaco is familiar, fluid, and thoughtful. ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Carol A. PaddenAuthor: Tom L. HumphriesWritten by authors who are themselves Deaf, this unique book illuminates the life an...

Reducere. New Edition.Knowing the meaning and language of flowers is crucial for not giving a bad impression and never go wrong kind of flowers for every occ...

Reducere. Long out of print, this classic work on the Dakota language offers extensive information on Dakota grammar and contains a bilingual selection of Da...

Reducere. The stories of the Cherokee people presented here capture in written form tales of history, myth, and legend for readers, speakers, and scholars of...

Do you want to engage with Babylonian culture and literature in the original language? The course will introduce you to a fascinating world of gods...

Reducere. From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of class...

DescriptionThe Fox and Dr. Shimamura toothsomely encompasses East and West, memory and reality, fox-possession myths, and psychiatric mythmaking. A...

Reducere. The Jicarilla Apaches carry a rich tradition of legendary stories, and customs ranging back centuries - this book, translated directly from texts i...

Reducere. Orion's Door explores the enormous influence one star system has had over humanity. For aeons, Orion and his key stars were worshipped all over the...

Combining archaeological, literary and numismatic evidence, John Creighton paints a vivid picture of how people in late Iron Age Britain reacted to...

The languages of the world can be seen and heard in cities and towns, forests and isolated settlements, as well as on the internet and in internati...

To help ensure the best outcomes for learners with autism spectrum disorder, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and behavior analysts (Bas) need t...

Reducere. Ten years ago, Reading Power was launched in an elementary school in Vancouver. Since then, it has evolved into a recognized approach to comprehens...

Do women talk more than men? Does text messaging make you stupid? Can chimpanzees really talk to us? This fascinating textbook addresses a wide ran...

Reducere. Poetry. African American Studies. Peformance Studies. TWERK unveils an identity shaped by popular media and history, code switching and cultural in...

Astrology is more than just a collection of mix-and-match qualities, it's a language of essences. One of the best and most effective ways to expres...

Reducere. The sixth title in the Spanish-language Revolucionarixs series explores the life of Uruguayan journalist, writer, and novelist Eduardo Galeano. A s...

Reducere. An incorrigible trickster, a clever thief, a rogue, sometimes a magnanimous hero, often a vengeful loser, but always a survivor, Coyote is the most...

Reducere. The ancient Israelites believed things that the writers of the Bible wanted them to forget: myths and legends from a pre-biblical world that the ne...

DescriptionHave you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some ...

Reducere. Arguing about sports is as old as the games people play. Over the years sports debates have become muddled by many myths that do not match the numb...

Reducere. Don't limit your fiction - LIBERATE ITAll too often, following the "rules" of writing can constrict rather than inspire you. With Story Trumps Stru...

DescriptionAs a teacher, you are a magician. You conjure understanding where there was none. Drawing on years of experience teaching in a diverse r...

Now in its third edition, It's My Life Now is a guide for survivors who have left an abusive relationship. It addresses--in clear, non-threatening ...

Reducere. DescriptionDo you want to learn Latin with original classic stories in Latin? Read in Latin without looking up words with our interlinear material ...

Reducere. Over two decades have passed since the "Cold War" between the Soviet Union and the West ended. Many citizens of the former Soviet republics and War...

DescriptionCovering the story of prejudice against Jews from the time of Christ through the rise of Nazi Germany, The History of Anti-Semitism pres...

Reducere. When Trivia Isn't TrivialThe world is full of things you didn't know, things you thought you knew, and things you never knew you never knew. From t...

Reducere. End Your Grammar Insecurity Forever! Are you the student going back to school after some time away and finding yourself anxious about grammar, usag...

Reducere. To make compelling television, our industry depends on enthusiastic new voices with fresh ideas. While there are plenty of books about the mechanic...

Presents a selection of stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses, the most famous and influential collection of Greek and Roman myths in the world. It inc...

Reducere. How was the earth formed, and where did animals come from? Why does the hippopotamus live in water, and why do cats chase rats? Imaginative answers...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Preface by: J. R. IrvinAuthor: John M. AllegroForeword by: Carl a. P. RuckWhere did God come from? What do the bible stories really...

DescriptionDiscover Ancient Greece and write about it Find out about life in ancient Greece, from Greek culture and language, to philosophers, myth...

Reducere. DescriptionExistential-Psychology East-West(Volume 2) emerged from continued dialogues on existential psychology, particularly existential-humanist...

This anthology of Sumerian literature constitutes the most comprehensive collection ever published, and includes examples of most of the different ...

Reducere. The southern Appalachians encompass one of the most beautiful, biologically diverse, and historically important regions of North America. In the wi...

Reducere. One of the greatest myths in dog ownership is that once a puppy is housetrained and has graduated from a puppy training class, an owner's work is d...