Language Myths, Paperback

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

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

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DescriptionThe Greek poet Pindar (c. 518-428 BC) composed victory odes for winners in the ancient Games, including the Olympics. He celebrated the ...

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...

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

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. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Armenia is considered to...

Reducere. Your significant other just announced they joined the military. After getting over the shock, you have questions, lots of questions.What is it like...

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

Reducere. Description*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Armenia is considered to...

Reducere. The material in this book presents an introduction to the Indian contributions to the science of computing. The book starts with an overview of Ind...

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. 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...

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

Reducere. "The Prose Edda, " or "Younger Edda, " is a classic collection of Norse myths of the Icelandic people believed to have been written or compiled by ...

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

Reducere. Description"I'm happy to see the real story of the evolution of Cajun cuisine finally put in print. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the subject, ...

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

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. 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...

Reducere. The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling, based on the wildly popular creative ...

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. 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...

Reducere. Using traditional myths, cosmology, and the insights of modern disciplines such as ecology and ecopsychology, the Bardic Course introduces the drui...

Reducere. "An original and fresh tale, quite unlike anything else I have read from Africa. I enjoyed it very much."--Doris Lessing"A peculiarily African sens...

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...

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DescriptionLet the Right OneIn meets The Passage, in this creepy new Scandi horror, from the author of The Shapeshifters, which was hailed as "fant...

The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon is an exciting story of detection involving legends, expert decipherment of ancient texts, and a vivid...

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

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

Chronicling the practices, legends, and wisdom of the vanishing traditions of the upper Amazon, this book reveals the area's indigenous peoples' ap...

Reducere. Composed over 2, 500 years, lost in the deserts of Iraq for 2, 000 more, Gilgamesh presents a palimpsest of ancient Middle Eastern cultic and court...

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

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. The ability to listen and communicate effectively are vital skills, enabling us to motivate and influence people in our personal and professional l...

DescriptionContrary to popular belief, borderline personality disorder is NOT a life sentence If you live with borderline personality disorder (BPD...

Reducere. New revised and expanded 2015 edition. *** Scotland and Ireland were first settled by Egyptians *** The legends of Ireland and Scotland tell a fant...

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...

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. From the editors of the classic "Bible of Women's Health, " a trustworthy, up-to-date guide to help every woman navigate the menopause transition. ...

How much do economists really know? In most cases, they claim to have profound knowledge but in fact understand little and obscure almost everythin...

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

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

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

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...

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. 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. Here is a family guide to classic novels, contemporary fiction, myths and legends, science fiction and fantasy, folktales, Bible stories, picture b...

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

Reducere. In early Irish society there existed an honoured group of people called the "Filid." They preserved the native stories and they were learned in the...

Reducere. DescriptionThe idea of a lost ancient civilization located at the North Pole at a time when its climate was friendlier to human habitation is sugge...

Reducere. DescriptionAn extensively illustrated, thought-provoking blend of forbidden subjects and unexplained world mysteries, Deep Down the Rabbit Hole: Re...

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

Missionary, linguist, and ethnographer Emile Petitot (1838-1916) was known for his work in Canada's Northwest Territories and as the author of a co...

The deep forest and broad savannah, the campsites, kraals, and villages--from this immense area south of the Sahara Desert the distinguished Americ...

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

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. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...