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In his groundbreaking new book Daniel Everett seeks answers to questions that have perplexed thinkers from Plato to Chomsky when & how did language begin? What is it? & what is it for? Daniel Everett confounds the conventional wisdom that language originated with Homo sapiens 150000 years ago & that we have a 'language instinct' Drawing on evidence from a wide range of fields including linguistics archaeology biology anthropology & neuroscience he shows that our ancient ancestors Homo erectus had the biological & mental equipment for speech one & half million years ago & that their cultural & technological achievements (including building ocean-going boats) make it overwhelmingly likely they spoke some kind of language How Language Began sheds new light on language & culture & what it means to be human & as always Daniel Everett spices his account with incident & anecdote His book is convincing arresting & entertaining ...
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A new & exciting introduction to linguistics this textbook presents language in all its amazing complexity while guiding students gently through the basics Students emerge with an appreciation of the diversity of the world's languages as well as a deeper understanding of the structure of human language the ways it is used & its broader social & cultural context Chapters introducing the nuts & bolts of language study (phonology syntax meaning) are combined with those on the 'functions' of language (discourse prosody pragmatics & language contact) helping students gain a better grasp of how language works in the real world A rich set of language 'profiles' help students explore the world's linguistic diversity identify similarities & differences between languages & encourages them to apply concepts from earlier chapter material A range of carefully designed pedagogical features encourage student engagement adopting a step-by-step approach & using study questions & case studies ...
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Winner of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2016 David Macaulay's How Machines Work uses pop-ups & award-winning illustrations to demonstrate the technology of six simple machines Follow the mad antics of Sloth & his side-kick Sengi as they try to break out of the zoo with the help of levers pulleys screws inclined planes wedges & wheels Brought to life through pop-ups & pull-outs meaning you can explore six simple machines from bicycles & cranes to hammers & drills through interactive science Packed with engaging hands-on activities David Macaulay's How Machines Work will gear kids up for scientific & engineering greatness! ...
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From the award winning creators of Oi Frog! comes an hilarious counting picture book about our four-legged
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& How many quacks till Christmas?&the ducklings want to know & How many quacks till Christmas?&and & Quack will there be snow?& Puppy is pouncing round the farmyard one evening when he is assailed by various animals wanting to know how many quacks moos baas or neighs there are until Christmas Luckily the answer is
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How Long Is Now?: Fascinating Answers To 191 Mind-Boggling Questions

A Sunday Times bestsellerHow long is 'now'? The short answer is 'somewhere between 2 and 3 seconds' The long answer involves an incredible journey through neuroscience our subconscious and the time-bending power of meditation Living in the present may never feel the same Ready for some more? Okay Why isn't Pluto a planet? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why do hens cluck more loudly after laying an egg? What happens when one black hole swallows another? Do our fingerprints change as we get older? How young can you die of old age? And what is at the very edge of the Universe?Life is full of mind-bending questions And as books like What If? and Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? have shown the route to find each answer can take us on the weirdest and most wonderful journeys How Long is Now? is a
fascinating new collection of questions you never thought to ask along with answers that will change the way you see everything
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A Sunday Times bestseller How long is 'now'? The short answer is 'somewhere between 2 & 3 seconds' The long answer involves an incredible journey through neuroscience our subconscious & the time-bending power of meditation Living in the present may never feel the same Ready for some more? Okay Why isn't Pluto a planet? Why are dogs' noses wet? Why do hens cluck more loudly after laying an egg? What happens when one black hole swallows another? Do our fingerprints change as we get older? How young can you die of old age? & what is at the very edge of the Universe? Life is full of mind-bending questions & as books like What If? & Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? have shown the route to find each answer can take us on the weirdest & most wonderful journeys How Long is Now? is a fascinating new collection of questions you never thought to ask along with answers that will change the way you see everything

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