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Basque Studies Program occasional papers volume no. 28
Publisher
Center for Basque Studies, University of Nevada
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This book aims to introduce English speakers to the Basque language. The book also intends to show that two very different languages like Basque and English are more similar than might appear at first glance. In fact, all human languages are similar to one another in their most essential features, as they are particular exponents of one single linguistic faculty. While differences exist in particular aspects, English and Basque, when further explored,...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
A celebration of language shows different exclamations--both positive and negative--in various languages, from Danish to Yiddish, as children enjoy eating ice cream at a busy street market.
At a busy street market, kids eating ice cream exclaim, "Yum!" in English, "Geshmak!" in Yiddish, and "Nam-nam!" in Danish. But disaster strikes when a little dog overturns a spice cart, showering pepper on everyone's ice cream. Will the kids end up crying, "Hai...
Author
Series
Publisher
DeBolsillo
Pub. Date
[arzo de 2023]
Language
Español
Description
100 curiosidades sobre la lengua española que contagian entusiasmo y amor por un idioma que puede ser hermosamente complejo Ramón Alemán, corrector de textos y periodista con décadas de experiencia, nos trae en este libro una guía práctica para mejorar el uso de nuestro idioma a través de anécdotas y ejemplos explicados con rigor, humor y sencillez. En estas páginas, responde a las dudas que nos surgen en el día a día como hispanohablantes...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Description
"A kinder, funner usage guide to the ever-changing English language and a useful tool for both the grammar stickler and the more colloquial user of English, from linguist and veteran professor Anne Curzan. Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living, breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond "right" and "wrong" to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
''Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English and#x2015; and when you can break them! You can...
Author
Series
Occasional papers volume no. 5
Publisher
Nevada State Museum
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Bigger Vocabulary = A Brighter Future Words. They're the foundation of nearly everything of value in our world. They have the power to create, and the power to destroy. The power to inspire and to terrify. The power to enlighten, and also to obscure. And, more specifically for you, they have the power to attract wealth and success, and guarantee your brighter future. This is not hyperbole-it is based on rock solid research. Studies show that those...
Author
Publisher
HighBridge
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
In a sparkling debut in the entertaining pop science vein of Mary Roach, scientist Emma Byrne examines the latest research to show how swearing can be good for you. She reveals how swearing has been around since the earliest humans began to communicate, and has been shown to reduce physical pain, to lower anxiety, to prevent physical violence, to help trauma victims recover language, and to promote human cooperation. Packed with the results of unlikely...
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