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Euphemania

Our Love Affair with Euphemisms

par Ralph Keyes ...

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t... ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

A delightful look at euphemisms—where they come from, why we need them, and why they tell us about who we are."Whether you're looking for information or just browsing, Euphemania is a classic. It is beautifully written, uniformly delightful, and a pleasure to read. Keyes has spread a broad net and offers the tastiest morsels to his readers. I love this book!" ―Rosalie Maggio, author of How t...
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The Highly Selective Thesaurus for the Extraordinarily Literate

par Eugene Ehrlich ...

Collections series Highly Selective Reference
Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite? ... En savoir plus

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Even if you already know more words than you need to know, this reference will help jog your memory when you're searching for a truly special word.With an introduction by Noah Adams of "All Things Considered"Anyone looking to improve his or her vocabulary and anyone who loves words will be enthralled by this unique and impressive thesaurus that provides only the most unusual—or is it recondite?
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (Chiron Academic Press - The Original Authoritative Edition)

par Ludwig Wittgenstein ...

THE TRACTATUS LOGICO-PHILOSOPHICUS is the only book-length philosophical work published by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein in his lifetime. The project had a broad aim - to identify the relationship between language and reality and to define the limits of science - and is recognized as a significant philosophical work of the twentieth century. Wittgenstein wrote the notes for the ... En savoir plus

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THE TRACTATUS LOGICO-PHILOSOPHICUS is the only book-length philosophical work published by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein in his lifetime. The project had a broad aim - to identify the relationship between language and reality and to define the limits of science - and is recognized as a significant philosophical work of the twentieth century. Wittgenstein wrote the notes for the
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How Language Works

par David Crystal ...

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels across languages and how the way we ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way. Along the way we find out about eyebrow flashes, whistling languages, how parents teach their children to speak, how politeness travels across languages and how the way we
... En savoir plus
The Unfolding Of Language

par Guy Deutscher ...

'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 ... En savoir plus

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'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
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Tales From the Word Guy

What Your English Teacher Never Taught You

par Jonathan Berkowitz, Heather Glassman Berkowitz ...

Tales from the Word Guy is a collection of essays adapted from the author’s segments on CBC Radio One’s North by Northwest. Jonathan Berkowitz takes the reader on a delightful journey through the history, idiosyncrasies, and sheer pleasures of the English language.He covers how English evolved and expanded over the centuries. And he reminds us of long-forgotten aspects of how to use the language ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Tales from the Word Guy is a collection of essays adapted from the author’s segments on CBC Radio One’s North by Northwest. Jonathan Berkowitz takes the reader on a delightful journey through the history, idiosyncrasies, and sheer pleasures of the English language.He covers how English evolved and expanded over the centuries. And he reminds us of long-forgotten aspects of how to use the language
... En savoir plus
The Etymologicon

A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language

par Mark Forsyth ...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a ... En savoir plus

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This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a
... En savoir plus
made in america

An Informal History of the English Language in the United States

par Bill Bryson ...

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.” ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $11.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

“A literate exploration of why we use—or mangle—our native tongue.”—USA TodayBill Bryson celebrates America’s magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly came to be known as Hollywood…and exactly why Mr. Yankee Doodle call his befeathered cap “Macaroni.”
... En savoir plus
Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory

par Zoltán Kövecses ...

The phenomenon known as metaphor is an extremely complex mental event - we cannot capture its complexity if we tie ourselves to existing standard views on metaphor. This book offers fresh insight into metaphor, updating an established theory, conceptual metaphor theory (CMT), in the context of current cognitive linguistic theory, and clarifying many of the issues that researchers in the study of ... En savoir plus

$32.79 CAD

The phenomenon known as metaphor is an extremely complex mental event - we cannot capture its complexity if we tie ourselves to existing standard views on metaphor. This book offers fresh insight into metaphor, updating an established theory, conceptual metaphor theory (CMT), in the context of current cognitive linguistic theory, and clarifying many of the issues that researchers in the study of
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Acquisition du français langue dominante en contexte multilingue : Cas du Cameroun

Volume 1 : Phonologie, morphologie, syntaxe

par Aurelie Takam ...

Cet ouvrage présente une description linguistique de l’acquisition des connaissances langagières à l’oral d’enfants francophones d’âge préscolaire vivant dans des milieux étatiques où le français, langue dominante et langue officielle, côtoie des langues nationales identitaires dont le poids social est variable. L’objectif général de cet ouvrage est de documenter la situation psycholinguistique ... En savoir plus

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Cet ouvrage présente une description linguistique de l’acquisition des connaissances langagières à l’oral d’enfants francophones d’âge préscolaire vivant dans des milieux étatiques où le français, langue dominante et langue officielle, côtoie des langues nationales identitaires dont le poids social est variable. L’objectif général de cet ouvrage est de documenter la situation psycholinguistique
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Language Conflict in Algeria

From Colonialism to Post-Independence

par Prof. Mohamed Benrabah ...

Collections Livre 154 - Multilingual Matters
This is a book about the use of languages as a proxy for conflict. It traces the history of Algeria from colonization by the French in 1830 to the celebration of 50 years of independence in 2012, and examines the linguistic issues that have accompanied this turbulent period. The book begins with an examination of 'language conflict' and related concepts, and then applies them to both the French ... En savoir plus

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This is a book about the use of languages as a proxy for conflict. It traces the history of Algeria from colonization by the French in 1830 to the celebration of 50 years of independence in 2012, and examines the linguistic issues that have accompanied this turbulent period. The book begins with an examination of 'language conflict' and related concepts, and then applies them to both the French
... En savoir plus
French Workbook For Dummies

par Laura K. Lawless ...

Write, read, work, and play—en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Write, read, work, and play—en FrançaisFrench Workbook For Dummies is the perfect starting place for beginners who want to learn French. Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, this hands-on book will set you on your way to picking up a new language. You’ll find valuable practice lessons and exercises throughout that help you learn key vocabulary and phrases, writing in French, and
... En savoir plus
At a Loss for Words

Conversation in an Age of Rage

par Carol Off ...

**AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERA HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value.As co-host of CBC Radio's As It Happens, Carol Off spent a decade and a half talking to people in the news ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLERA HILL TIMES BEST BOOK 2024Award-winning author and broadcast journalist Carol Off digs deep into six words whose meanings have been distorted and weaponized in recent years—including democracy, freedom and truth—and asks whether we can reclaim their value.As co-host of CBC Radio's As It Happens, Carol Off spent a decade and a half talking to people in the news
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Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Read for pleasure at your level, expand your vocabulary and learn Spanish the fun way!

par Olly Richards ...

Collections series Readers
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $1.99 CAD

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most
... En savoir plus
Vocabulaire néerlandais A1-A2 en 1000 mots, 200 cartes mentales et en audio

100 exercices et corrigés - 4 tests interactifs

par Fanny Novakovic ...

Apprenez le vocabulaire néerlandais autrement, de façon visuelle et en audio !En un coup d’œil et grâce à l’audio, visualisez, comprenez et retenez les mots les plus courants pour atteindre le niveau A2 en vocabulaire.Dans chaque fiche :un sujet utile au quotidienune liste de mots courants, avec traductions en françaisdes exemples en contexte et leur prononciation en audiodes précisions ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Apprenez le vocabulaire néerlandais autrement, de façon visuelle et en audio !En un coup d’œil et grâce à l’audio, visualisez, comprenez et retenez les mots les plus courants pour atteindre le niveau A2 en vocabulaire.Dans chaque fiche :un sujet utile au quotidienune liste de mots courants, avec traductions en françaisdes exemples en contexte et leur prononciation en audiodes précisions
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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

par Laura Spinney ...

Named a Best Book of 2025 by the Guardian, Scientific American, and the Washington Independent Review of BooksProto is a revelatory portrait of world history in its own words.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely journeys. All four languages-along with ... En savoir plus

$17.29 CAD

Named a Best Book of 2025 by the Guardian, Scientific American, and the Washington Independent Review of BooksProto is a revelatory portrait of world history in its own words.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely journeys. All four languages-along with
... En savoir plus
Grammaire A1-A2 - Néerlandais : 100 cartes mentales avec audio

par Fanny Novakovic ...

Apprenez la grammaire néerlandaise autrement, de façon visuelle et en audio (niveau A1-A2) !En un coup d’œil et grâce à l'audio, visualisez, comprenez et retenez les 100 règles de grammaire les plus utiles au quotidien.Dans chaque fiche :la règle sous forme de carte mentalel’explication en audiode nombreux exemplesdes exercices (+ corrigés)EN LIGNE :l'explication audio de toutes les règlesla ... ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Apprenez la grammaire néerlandaise autrement, de façon visuelle et en audio (niveau A1-A2) !En un coup d’œil et grâce à l'audio, visualisez, comprenez et retenez les 100 règles de grammaire les plus utiles au quotidien.Dans chaque fiche :la règle sous forme de carte mentalel’explication en audiode nombreux exemplesdes exercices (+ corrigés)EN LIGNE :l'explication audio de toutes les règlesla ...
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The Discourse of ADHD

Perspectives on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

par Mary Horton-Salway, Alison Davies ...

Collections series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This book explores the discourse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most debated mental health categories attributed to children and adults across the globe. The authors trace the origins, development and representation of ADHD to demonstrate how the category is produced through competing explanatory theories and processes of scientific, professional and lay discourse. ... En savoir plus

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This book explores the discourse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), one of the most debated mental health categories attributed to children and adults across the globe. The authors trace the origins, development and representation of ADHD to demonstrate how the category is produced through competing explanatory theories and processes of scientific, professional and lay discourse.
... En savoir plus
Beginner's Russian with Interactive Online Workbook, 2nd edition

par Anna S. Kudyma, Frank J. Miller, Olga E. Kagan, Michael A. Lavery ...

Start speaking Russian today!Now in an updated second edition, Beginner’s Russian with Interactive Online Workbook offers an innovative, easy, and thorough way to speak, and read Russian confidently. This complete Russian course includes a user-friendly textbook and interactive online workbook. The carefully-paced, relevant lessons cover grammar and language basics in the context of everyday ... En savoir plus

$26.39 CAD

Start speaking Russian today!Now in an updated second edition, Beginner’s Russian with Interactive Online Workbook offers an innovative, easy, and thorough way to speak, and read Russian confidently. This complete Russian course includes a user-friendly textbook and interactive online workbook. The carefully-paced, relevant lessons cover grammar and language basics in the context of everyday
... En savoir plus
The Code Book

The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

par Simon Singh ...

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple)
... En savoir plus
Language in Our Brain

The Origins of a Uniquely Human Capacity

par Angela D. Friederici ...

A landmark account of the neurobiological basis of language—arguing that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for language.Language makes us human. It is an intrinsic part of us, although we seldom think about it. Language is also an extremely complex entity with subcomponents responsible for its phonological, syntactic, and semantic aspects. In this landmark ... En savoir plus

$78.39 CAD

A landmark account of the neurobiological basis of language—arguing that species-specific brain differences may be at the root of the human capacity for language.Language makes us human. It is an intrinsic part of us, although we seldom think about it. Language is also an extremely complex entity with subcomponents responsible for its phonological, syntactic, and semantic aspects. In this landmark
... En savoir plus
Thinking Without Words

par Jose Luis Bermudez ...

Collections series Philosophy of Mind
Thinking without Words provides a challenging new theory of the nature of non-linguistic thought. Many scientific disciplines treat non-linguistic creatures as thinkers, explaining their behavior in terms of their thoughts about themselves and about the environment. But this theorizing has proceeded without any clear account of the types of thinking available to non-linguistic creatures. One ... En savoir plus

$30.39 CAD

Thinking without Words provides a challenging new theory of the nature of non-linguistic thought. Many scientific disciplines treat non-linguistic creatures as thinkers, explaining their behavior in terms of their thoughts about themselves and about the environment. But this theorizing has proceeded without any clear account of the types of thinking available to non-linguistic creatures. One
... En savoir plus
Navigating English Grammar

A Guide to Analyzing Real Language

par Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham ...

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of ... En savoir plus

$38.99 CAD

Enables students to understand their assumptions and beliefs about the language they use every dayIn Navigating English Grammar, Anne Lobeck and Kristin Denham offer an engaging introduction to the linguistic study of the structure of English. Teaching basic grammatical analysis through inquiry rather than memorization, this popular textbook encourages students to use their intuitive knowledge of
... En savoir plus
Planet Word

par J. P. Davidson ...

Unravel the mysteries of language with J.P. Davidson's remarkable Planet Word.'The way you speak is who you are and the tones of your voice and the tricks of your emailing and tweeting and letter-writing, can be recognised unmistakably in the minds of those who know and love you.' Stephen FryFrom feral children to fairy-tale princesses, secrets codes, invented languages - even a language that was ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Unravel the mysteries of language with J.P. Davidson's remarkable Planet Word.'The way you speak is who you are and the tones of your voice and the tricks of your emailing and tweeting and letter-writing, can be recognised unmistakably in the minds of those who know and love you.' Stephen FryFrom feral children to fairy-tale princesses, secrets codes, invented languages - even a language that was
... En savoir plus

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