Author: Naomi S. Baron
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134663072
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
In Alphabet to Email Naomi Baron takes us on a fascinating and often entertaining journey through the history of the English language, showing how technology - especially email - is gradually stripping language of its formality. Drawing together strands of thinking about writing, speech, pedagogy, technology, and globalization, Naomi Baron explores the ever-changing relationship between speech and writing and considers the implications of current language trends on the future of written English. Alphabet to Email will appeal to anyone who is curious about how the English language has changed over the centuries and where it might be going.
Alphabet to Email
Author: Naomi S. Baron
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134663072
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
In Alphabet to Email Naomi Baron takes us on a fascinating and often entertaining journey through the history of the English language, showing how technology - especially email - is gradually stripping language of its formality. Drawing together strands of thinking about writing, speech, pedagogy, technology, and globalization, Naomi Baron explores the ever-changing relationship between speech and writing and considers the implications of current language trends on the future of written English. Alphabet to Email will appeal to anyone who is curious about how the English language has changed over the centuries and where it might be going.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134663072
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 559
Book Description
In Alphabet to Email Naomi Baron takes us on a fascinating and often entertaining journey through the history of the English language, showing how technology - especially email - is gradually stripping language of its formality. Drawing together strands of thinking about writing, speech, pedagogy, technology, and globalization, Naomi Baron explores the ever-changing relationship between speech and writing and considers the implications of current language trends on the future of written English. Alphabet to Email will appeal to anyone who is curious about how the English language has changed over the centuries and where it might be going.
Inventing the Alphabet
Author: Johanna Drucker
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226815811
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"Though there are many books about the history of the alphabet, virtually none address how that history came to be. In Inventing the Alphabet, Johanna Drucker guides readers from antiquity to the present to show how humans have shaped and reshaped their own understanding of this transformative writing tool. From ancient beliefs in the alphabet as a divine gift to growing awareness of its empirical origins through the study of scripts and inscriptions, Drucker describes the frameworks-classical, textual, biblical, graphical, antiquarian, archaeological, paleographic, and political-within which the alphabet's history has been and continues to be constructed. Drucker's book begins in ancient Greece, with the earliest writings on the alphabet's origins. She then explores biblical sources on the topic and medieval preoccupations with the magical properties of individual letters. She later delves into the development of modern archaeological and paleographic tools, and she concludes with the role of alphabetic characters in the digital era. Throughout, she argues that, as a shared form of knowledge technology integrated into every aspect of our lives, the alphabet performs complex cultural, ideological, and technical functions, and her carefully curated selection of images demonstrates how closely the letters we use today still resemble their original appearance millennia ago"--
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226815811
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
"Though there are many books about the history of the alphabet, virtually none address how that history came to be. In Inventing the Alphabet, Johanna Drucker guides readers from antiquity to the present to show how humans have shaped and reshaped their own understanding of this transformative writing tool. From ancient beliefs in the alphabet as a divine gift to growing awareness of its empirical origins through the study of scripts and inscriptions, Drucker describes the frameworks-classical, textual, biblical, graphical, antiquarian, archaeological, paleographic, and political-within which the alphabet's history has been and continues to be constructed. Drucker's book begins in ancient Greece, with the earliest writings on the alphabet's origins. She then explores biblical sources on the topic and medieval preoccupations with the magical properties of individual letters. She later delves into the development of modern archaeological and paleographic tools, and she concludes with the role of alphabetic characters in the digital era. Throughout, she argues that, as a shared form of knowledge technology integrated into every aspect of our lives, the alphabet performs complex cultural, ideological, and technical functions, and her carefully curated selection of images demonstrates how closely the letters we use today still resemble their original appearance millennia ago"--
Tomorrow's Alphabet
Author: George Shannon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780688164249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780688164249
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.
Cleo's Alphabet Book
Author: Caroline Mockford
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781846860461
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Learn how to count, color and recite the letters from A-Z with cute and curious Cleo
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781846860461
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Learn how to count, color and recite the letters from A-Z with cute and curious Cleo
The Red Letter Alphabet Book
Author: Ellen C. Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An alphabet book with touch-sensitive letters in red felt. It integrates touch, sight and sound for developing writing and reading skills. Realistic drawings of everyday objects reinforce the textured letters.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
An alphabet book with touch-sensitive letters in red felt. It integrates touch, sight and sound for developing writing and reading skills. Realistic drawings of everyday objects reinforce the textured letters.
Obvious Letters
Author: Gisela Hausmann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966421705
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966421705
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
P Is for Palestine
Author: Golbarg Bashi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
P is for Palestine is the world's first English-language ABC story book about Palestine, told in simple rhythmic rhyme with stunning illustrations to act as an educational, colorful, empowering reference for children, showcasing the geography, the beauty and strength of Palestinian culture. Anyone who has ever been to Palestine or who has Palestinian friends, colleagues, or neighbors knows that this proud nation is home to the sweetest oranges, most intricate embroideries, great dance moves (Dabkeh), fertile olive groves, and the sunniest people! This revised edition includes an appendix explaining some of the terms and Arabic words, written in their original language with simplified English pronunciation. Inspired by Palestinian people's own rich history in the literary and visual arts P is for Palestine is a book for children of all ages!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
P is for Palestine is the world's first English-language ABC story book about Palestine, told in simple rhythmic rhyme with stunning illustrations to act as an educational, colorful, empowering reference for children, showcasing the geography, the beauty and strength of Palestinian culture. Anyone who has ever been to Palestine or who has Palestinian friends, colleagues, or neighbors knows that this proud nation is home to the sweetest oranges, most intricate embroideries, great dance moves (Dabkeh), fertile olive groves, and the sunniest people! This revised edition includes an appendix explaining some of the terms and Arabic words, written in their original language with simplified English pronunciation. Inspired by Palestinian people's own rich history in the literary and visual arts P is for Palestine is a book for children of all ages!
The Alphabet Book
Author: Randall Clive Isaacs
Publisher: Randall Isaacs
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
This book teaches foundational words and sentences to children learning to read and write. You may also find it useful to download The Alphabet and Numeracy App from the App Store by following this link: https://apple.co/3wDdCXA This application is an excellent compliment to this book.
Publisher: Randall Isaacs
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
This book teaches foundational words and sentences to children learning to read and write. You may also find it useful to download The Alphabet and Numeracy App from the App Store by following this link: https://apple.co/3wDdCXA This application is an excellent compliment to this book.
P Is for Pterodactyl
Author: Raj Haldar
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492695335
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492695335
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!
Alphabet Compendium
Author: Nigel Sussman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692766477
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This unique alphabet book features full-page, ultra-detailed, hand-drawn illustrations with an average of 100 items per letter for each of the 26 letters of the English alphabet. As envisioned by illustrator and muralist, Nigel Sussman, this book will provide hours of educational seek-and-find fun for art enthusiasts of all ages. There are an abundance of things to discover, from Aardvark to Zucchini!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692766477
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This unique alphabet book features full-page, ultra-detailed, hand-drawn illustrations with an average of 100 items per letter for each of the 26 letters of the English alphabet. As envisioned by illustrator and muralist, Nigel Sussman, this book will provide hours of educational seek-and-find fun for art enthusiasts of all ages. There are an abundance of things to discover, from Aardvark to Zucchini!