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A number of research groups around the world have begun to study how the brain acquires and processes language, but we still know comparatively little about it. Many such groups work on very specific,

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《語言小史》由國際知名語言學家大衛・克里斯多撰寫，以輕鬆易懂的筆調，帶領讀者從嬰兒發聲、語言起源到網路用語與表情符號，深入探索語言的演變與魅力。全書篇幅短小、主題豐富，適合語文教學延伸閱讀，也是對語言有興趣讀者的入門之選，啟發我們重新思考日常溝通的本質與價值。A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internetLanguage never leaves you alone. It’s there in your head, helping you think. It’s there to help you make relationships – and to break them. It’s there to remind you who you are and where you come from.From the first words of an infant to texting and emojis, languages are full of mysteries and quirks. In this entertaining book, renowned author David Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds---------------------"Demotic, lively, rigorous but unabashedly unpedantic David Crystal remind[s] us that living languages know no boundaries, that they adapt themselves joyously to new conditions. Here he indulges

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INTRODUCTIONSelf-Access Language Learning (SALL) has played a prominent part in language education in universities. Its role is to foster autonomous learning among students. With the wide-spread imple

Best-selling author Umberto Eco's latest work unlocks the riddles of history in an exploration of the "linguistics of the lunatic," stories told by scholars, scientists, poets, fanatics, and ordinary

Language for Specific Purposes is a growth area in research and application in both academic and occupational settings. The book contains an overview of key concepts and research findings, grounded an

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Evolution of language has evolved at multiple levels - from changes in the cognitive processes by which language is acquired in the individual, to language change by diffusion of acquired linguistic f

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With Our Little Library Vol. 2, you can jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set—the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers!Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five new board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.Our Little Library Vol. 2 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories:Ocean AnimalsSafari AnimalsFood & DrinkClothesAround the HouseThe back of each board book in this first words box set also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page.Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling set Our Little

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News under Fire: China’s Propaganda against Japan in the English-Language Press, 1928–1941 is the first comprehensive study of China’s efforts to establish an effective international propaganda system

本書以雨果的經典小說《Les Misérables》為靈感，將經典文學作品轉化為適合寶寶的第一本雙語概念書。透過簡潔與富美感的插圖，介紹故事中的角色與代表性元素，並以英語、法語對照呈現，讓孩子在翻頁與指認中，自然接觸外語。Best Board Books, 2025 the Skimm Good For You AwardsRevised and updated editionBest Board Books, 2025 theSkimm Good For You AwardsIntroduce your bébé to the world of Victor Hugo with 10 words and phrases from the classic Les Miserables. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations of characters and objects from the novel pair with French translations you’ll want to hear your baby say again and again.

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