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Libro: Why Is This a Question?: Everything about the Origins and Oddities of Language You Never Thought to Ask (978-1-78396-702-5) de Jones, Paul Anthony (Elliott Thompson, Limited ) Comprar Libros de Literatura .Literatura en Inglés .. 'As entertaining as it is engrossing' John Banville Why don't eleven and twelve end in -teen? The rest of our counting system sits in neatly arithmetical sets of ten, so why do these two rulebreakers seem so at odds with the numbers that follow them? Admittedly, that's probably a question that might never have occurred to you. But if you're even remotely interested in the origins and oddities of language, it's likely also a question you're now intrigued to know the answer to. Nor is it the only question: take a moment to think about how our language operates and even more spring mind. Why do these letters look the way they do? Why are some uppercase and others lowercase? Why are these words in this order? How are you understanding what these seemingly arbitrary shapes and symbols mean, while doubtless hearing them read to you in a voice inside your head? And what is this question mark really doing at this end of this sentence? Books explaining the origins of our most intriguing words and phrases have long proved popular, but they often overlook the true nuts and bolts of language: the origins of our alphabet and writing system; grammatical rules and conventions; the sound structure of language; and even how our brains and bodies interpret and communicate language itself. Why Is This a Question? is a fascinating and enlightening exploration of linguistic questions you've likely never thought to ask. 'Every page will make you stop, think and wonder' James Hawes, author of The Shortest History of England 'Enthralling, with a riveting "who knew?" moment on nearly every page' Caroline Taggart, author of Humble Pie and Cold Turkey 0
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EAN: 9781783966028
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Libro: THE POWER OF GEOGRAPHY: TEN MAPS THAT REVEAL THE (978-1-78396-602-8) de Marshall, Tim (Elliott and Thompson Limited ) Comprar Libros de Literatura .Literatura en Otros Idiomas .Novela y Narrativa en Inglés .. 'I can't imagine reading a better book this year' Daily Mirror 'Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why' Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads 'A skilful navigation of the regions that could define geopolitics for future generations. One to read to stay ahead of the game' Dharshini David, author of The Almighty Dollar Tim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation's choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn't changed. But the world has. In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe's next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth's atmosphere is set to become the world's next battleground. Delivered with Marshall's trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity's past, present - and future. 0
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EAN: 9781783962433
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Libro: Prisoners of Geography de Marshall, Tim Elliott and Thompson 978-1-78396-243-3 p. 15,24 EUR Comprar Libros de Ciencias Humanas
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EAN: 9781783963973
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Libro: Divided de Marshall, Tim Elliott and Thompson 978-1-78396-397-3 p. 14,72 EUR Comprar Libros de Otros . 0
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