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The Dawn of Language
Who was "the first speaker" and what was their first message?
An erudite, tightly woven and beautifully written account of one of humanity's greatest mysteries - the origins of language.
Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users. The Dawn of Language provides a fascinating survey of how grammar came into being and the differences or similarities between languages spoken around the world, before exploring how language eventually emerged in the very remote human past.
Our intellectual and physiological changes through the process of evolution both have a bearing on our ability to acquire language. But to what extent is the evolution of language dependent on genes, or on environment? How has language evolved further, and how is it changing now, in the process of globalisation? And which aspects of language ensure that robots are not yet intelligent enough to reconstruct how language has evolved?
Johansson's far-reaching, authoritative and research-based approach to language is brought to life through dozens of astonishing examples, both human and animal, in a fascinatingly erudite and entertaining volume for anyone who has ever contemplated not just why we speak the way we do, but why we speak at all.
Translated from the Swedish by Frank Perry
The Mysterious Card Unveiled
Sequel to "The Mysterious Card", in which the mystery of the card is resolved.According to Uncertain Endings: The World's Greatest Unsolved Mystery Stories by Otto Penzler (Penguin Books, 2006), this 2-part story is one of the two most famous riddle stories of all time, the other being "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton. The Mysterious Card stories were published in a magazine called The Black Cat, the first part in 1895 and the conclusion in 1896.The magazine publisher in 1912 put the two parts together in one volume, with the second part sealed, and offered a refund to purchasers if they could return the book with the seal still unbroken. We don't know if anyone actually returned the book without reading the second part.
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English Collocations in Use Intermediate Book with Answers
Improve your fluency and sound more natural in English. Collocations are combinations of words which frequently appear together. This book contains explanations and practice of English collocations for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn collocations in context, with lots of different topics, including 'Using the Internet' and 'Presentations'. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips and follow-up activities. This book is also perfect for preparing for Cambridge exams and IELTS, which often test knowledge of collocations.
Mrs S
Powerfully sensual and sublimely stylish, Mrs S is a tale of queer love that smoulders with the heat of summer.
In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a young Australian woman arrives to take up the antiquated role of ‘matron’. Within this landscape of immense privilege, in which the girls can sense the slightest weakness in those around them, she finds herself unsure of her role, her accent and her body.
That is until she meets Mrs S, the headmaster’s wife, a woman who is her polar opposite: assured, sophisticated, a paragon of femininity. Over the course of a long, restless heatwave, the matron finds herself irresistibly drawn ever closer into Mrs S’s world and their unspoken desire blooms into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer begins to fade, both women know that a choice must be made.
K Patrick’s portrait of the butch experience is revelatory; exploring the contested terrain of our bodies, our desires and the constraints society places around both. Mrs S marks the arrival of a major new literary talent, unlike any other.
The Dawn of Language
An erudite, tightly woven and beautifully written account of one of humanity's greatest mysteries - the origins of language.
Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users. The Dawn of Language provides a fascinating survey of how grammar came into being and the differences or similarities between languages spoken around the world, before exploring how language eventually emerged in the very remote human past.
Our intellectual and physiological changes through the process of evolution both have a bearing on our ability to acquire language. But to what extent is the evolution of language dependent on genes, or on environment? How has language evolved further, and how is it changing now, in the process of globalisation? And which aspects of language ensure that robots are not yet intelligent enough to reconstruct how language has evolved?
Johansson's far-reaching, authoritative and research-based approach to language is brought to life through dozens of astonishing examples, both human and animal, in a fascinatingly erudite and entertaining volume for anyone who has ever contemplated not just why we speak the way we do, but why we speak at all.
Translated from the Swedish by Frank Perry
The Family
A captivating debut novel about the tangled fates of two best friends and daughters of the Italian mafia, and a coming-of-age story of twentieth-century Brooklyn itself.
Two daughters. Two families. One inescapable fate.
Sofia Colicchio is a free spirit, loud and untamed. Antonia Russo is thoughtful, ever observing the world around her. Best friends since birth, they live in the shadow of their fathers' unspoken community: the Family. Sunday dinners gather them each week to feast, discuss business, and renew the intoxicating bond borne of blood and love.
But the disappearance of Antonia's father drives a whisper-thin wedge between the girls as they grow into women, wives, mothers, and leaders. And as they push against the boundaries of society's expectations and fight to preserve their complex but life-sustaining friendship, one fateful night their loyalty to each other and the Family will be tested.
Only one of them can pull the trigger before it's too late.
Simply Be at 33
This true story Simply Be at 33 will take you on a journey of self-discovery. Andrea arrives in London at the age of twenty with no knowledge of written or spoken English. Soon she meets a psychic who reveals that spiritual realms are real. This revelation sheds a ray of light for new beginnings and encourages her to study fashion design as she always dreamed.
But there is something more. Her spiritual quest and her need to know the truth about life takes her on the road. Andrea sets off on a journey to discover Nepal, Cambodia and Myanmar. After an unsuccessful attempt to move to Bali, she loses all her belongings and returns to the UK. She then feels a calling to visit the Huangshan Mountains in rural China where she experiences leaving her physical body behind. Finally, she travels to Morocco, where a ray of light will convince her to share her life’s journey with the rest of the world.
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Errant
What dark stories hide behind the smiles?
Bethal dreams of errants, those mythical travellers who defend the helpless and protect against evil. Even though the stories are for children, and a girl on the cusp of womanhood should have her mind on other things, they loom large in Bethal’s mind. Maybe it’s because she’s never been beyond the community, never experienced life beyond its boundaries.
But soon, it will be her time to leave. Everyone knows this, yet nobody talks of it. Just as nobody says what happens when girls of Bethal’s age leave, or why they are never spoken of again.
If ever Bethal needed help, if ever was the moment for an errant to appear, that time is now.
A novella in the Dominions series, Errant explores the world beyond the Domes and the districts, and the evil that exists in even the most peaceful of settings.
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Sons Of Kemet - Black To The Future 2LP
1 Field Negus [ft. Joshua Idehen],
2 Pick Up Your Burning Cross [ft. Moor Mother and Angel Bat Dawid],
3 Think,
4 Hustle [ft. Kojey Radical],
5 For the Culture [ft. D Double E],
6 To Never Forget the Source,
7 In Remembrance of Those Fallen,
8 Let the Circle Be Unbroken,
9 Envision Yourself Levitating,
10 Throughout the Madness, Stay Strong,
11 Black [ft. Joshua Idehen]
Sons Of Kemet - Black To The Future CD
1 Field Negus [ft. Joshua Idehen],
2 Pick Up Your Burning Cross [ft. Moor Mother and Angel Bat Dawid],
3 Think,
4 Hustle [ft. Kojey Radical],
5 For the Culture [ft. D Double E],
6 To Never Forget the Source,
7 In Remembrance of Those Fallen,
8 Let the Circle Be Unbroken,
9 Envision Yourself Levitating,
10 Throughout the Madness, Stay Strong,
11 Black [ft. Joshua Idehen]
Persepolis
Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, Persepolis tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.
The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life.
Amidst the tragedy, Marjane's child's eye view adds immediacy and humour, and her story of a childhood at once outrageous and ordinary, beset by the unthinkable and yet buffered by an extraordinary and loving family, is immensely moving. It is also very beautiful; Satrapi's drawings have the power of the very best woodcuts.
Through My Window
NOW ON NETFLIX! Read the steamy romance that started the international sensation…
It used to be that I obsessed over Ares Hidalgo from afar.
But that was before he climbed
Through My Window
Raquel Álvarez is hardworking and serious about her future. She’s only got one goal?to become a psychologist. Well, that and to get Ares Hildago to notice her.
For as long as Raquel can remember, she has been obsessed with Ares. Even though he lives next door, Raquel has never spoken to him. Yet, she can’t help thinking there’s more to him than his rich, hot playboy image. . . and she can’t help imagining what it’d feel like to kiss him.
After a chance encounter reveals her crush is anything but unrequited, their steamy attraction grows into what can only be described as hands-down hot. They fall hard and fast for one another.
Raquel is all in with Ares. But Ares can’t, or won’t, commit. His life has been spelled out for him from the beginning. Once he’s done with school, he’ll join the family business. For now? Stay cool. Stay unconnected. And don’t fall in love.
What burns bright burns fast, but for Ares and Raquel, can it last?
For fans of After and The Impact of You comes an addictive story about a young woman who fantasized about her neighbor from afar only to find that he’s equally obsessed with her.
My Broken Language
"Quiara Hudes is in her own league. Her sentences will take your breath away. How lucky we are to have her telling our stories." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
From the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright of IN THE HEIGHTS comes a spellbinding coming-of-age story, and a vibrant and life-affirming celebration of the women who guide us.
Born in Philadelphia to a Jewish father and an enigmatic Puerto Rican mother, Quiara Alegria Hudes had a love-and-trouble-filled upbringing, haunted by the unspoken, untold family secrets of the barrio. In the face of real world wounds, the powerful, Orisha-like women of her family possessed a strength, joy and sensuality that left a young Quiara awe struck. She vowed to tell their stories.
But confronted by a world that treated her like an outsider, Quiara knew she must find a new language, one which reflected the multiple cultures that raised this Puerto Rican child of North Philly. Written and spoken, English and Spanish, sacred and profane - as her search for a way to share her family's story deepened, an artist emerged, ready to speak her truth.
An inspired exploration of home, family and memory, My BROKEN LANGUAGE is the story of a sharp-eyed observer who finds her voice and learns to boldly tell the stories that only she can tell.
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How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings
The unspoken rules for how women should behave in the workplace are as numerous as they are confusing. Ask for a payrise? Pushy Take credit for an idea? Arrogant Admitt a mistake? Weak Successfully juggle work and family? Unpromotable This wickedly funny tongue-in-cheek guide to workplace identity politics shows women how to be successful in a non-threatening way which absolutely wont risk hurting any men's feelings.
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The Indiscretion of the Prime Minister
Jennie must surely regret her impersonation of the Princess von Steinheimer at the Duchess of Chiselhurst’s Ball. Detectives know it wasn't the real Princess and are pressing her for more information. And, in the meantime, she received a letter from her Highness:
"My dear Jennie,” her Highness wrote, “I am sure the detectives are after you, and so I thought it best to send you a word of warning. Of course it is only surmise on my part, but for days there has been a woman hovering about the castle, trying to get information from my servants. My maid came directly to me and told me what she knew. The woman detective had spoken to her. This inquisitive person, who had come from Paris, wished particularly to know whether I had been seen about the castle during the week in which the Duchess of Chiselhurst’s ball took place; and so this leads me to suppose that some one is making inquiries for you. It must be either Lord Donal Stirling or the Duke of Chiselhurst, but I rather think it is the former. I have written an indignant letter to Lord Donal, accusing him of having caused detectives to haunt the castle. I have not yet received a reply, but Lord Donal is a truthful person, and in a day or two I expect to find out whether or not he has a hand in this business. Meanwhile, Jennie, be on your guard, and I will write you again as soon as I have something further to tell.”
Ominous developments, indeed! And how does the Prime Minister fit into all this?
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Your Rad Garden
Create a rad garden that reflects your personal lifestyle!
This book is for independent thinkers who love beauty and nature and want to enhance their outdoor living experience.
You’ll discover that architectural function, beauty, and sustainability can all be achieved together. “Your Rad Garden” will help you to trust your instincts and build your confidence. The author is a landscape architect who has over 30 years of design experience gained in New York, New England, and Italy. She has taught landscape design at a number of universities, served on community boards, and spoken at design conferences. She currently owns Pebble-stream, a boutique landscape architectural consultancy in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York. “Your Rad Garden” is the perfect companion to your landscape design sourcebooks with their “dream garden” images. It is for everyone who wants to tackle garden design, whether on their own or by teaming with a professional. It is a “why,” more than a “how to” book. This short read will open your mind to a deeper vision of landscapes designed for living with nature. Here’s to creating a rad garden teeming with life!
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Adventure Dogs
Ever wonder what a dog really wants to do for fun? What would make their "bucket list" of must-see and -do adventures?
In Adventure Dogs: The Dog-Approved Guide to Having Fun (with Humans), author Lauren Watt consults dog experts and lovers worldwide and her own research to answer just that-and shares her advice for living life to the fullest with your four-legged best friend.
This inspirational and practical guidebook features 75 unique dog-approved adventures and activities, offering new opportunities to explore the world around you with your pup. Captured in vibrant, full-color photography, activities range from easy to epic-from taking a scenic car ride, to climbing one of the highest dog-friendly mountains in the US, to learning "doga" or "dog painting" in the comfort of your own backyard.
Adventure Dogs has something for every breed and every type of dog parent. Watt, who frequently goes on travels with her rescue dog, Bette, has done extensive research on each activity, consulting renowned dog experts, scientists, and behaviorists for tips, tricks, and helpful advice to guide you on your own adventures, big and small.
Perfect for dog lovers, armchair travelers, and active pet parents alike, Adventure Dogs reveals new and exciting ways for us humans to understand, appreciate, and live in the moment with our furry companions.
* PRACTICAL ADVENTURES: Features real, everyday activities to engage with your dog every day in scientifically-backed ways. With a range of prices and time investments, there's something in this book for everyone and every pup.
* BACKED BY RESEARCH: Author Lauren Watt has traveled and done her own research with her rescue dog, Bette. She's also spoken to renowned scientists and behaviorists (Alexandra Horowitz, Clive Wynne, Jane Goodall), bestselling dog-book authors (Seth Casteel, Steven Rowley, Teresa Rhyne), Instagram-famous dog owners, and people who have expanded the limits of what we thought dogs could do, whether it's surf, skateboard, paint, do yoga, or learn over a thousand proper nouns.
* INSPIRATIONAL LOCATIONS: Features fun and surprising pet-friendly destinations around the country and aboard.
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". Similar works predate Poe's stories, including Das Fräulein von Scuderi (1819) by E.T.A. Hoffmann and Zadig (1748) by Voltaire.C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mysterious brutal murder of two women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, though no one agrees on what language was spoken. At the murder scene, Dupin finds a hair that does not appear to be human.As the first true detective in fiction, the Dupin character established many literary devices which would be used in future fictional detectives including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Many later characters, for example, follow Poe's model of the brilliant detective, his personal friend who serves as narrator, and the final revelation being presented before the reasoning that leads up to it. Dupin himself reappears in "The Mystery of Marie Roget" and "The Purloined Letter".
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Tales From Jókai
In the days when Kuczuk was the Pasha of Grosswardein, the good city of Debreczen had a very bad time of it. This whimsical Turk, whenever some little trifle had put him out of humour with the citizens of Debreczen, would threaten to ravage the town from end to end with fire and sword, cut the men to mincemeat, carry off all the women into captivity, pack up all the treasures of the town in sacks, and sow with salt the place where once it had stood.
At first the prudent and pacific magistrates of Debreczen used to soothe the heavy displeasure of the whimsical Pasha with fair-spoken entreaties, good words, and precious gifts; but one day Master Stephen Dobozy was elected governor, and being a short-necked, fiery-tempered man, it so happened that when, for some cause or other, Kuczuk Pasha again began to murmur against them, and threatened the Debreczeners that this time he really would come to them, Dobozy sent back this message: "Let him come if he likes."
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