Author: Christine Kenneally
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101202394
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape-in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
The First Word
Author: Christine Kenneally
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101202394
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape-in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101202394
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
An accessible exploration of a burgeoning new field: the incredible evolution of language The first popular book to recount the exciting, very recent developments in tracing the origins of language, The First Word is at the forefront of a controversial, compelling new field. Acclaimed science writer Christine Kenneally explains how a relatively small group of scientists that include Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assembled the astounding narrative of how the fundamental process of evolution produced a linguistic ape-in other words, us. Infused with the wonder of discovery, this vital and engrossing book offers us all a better understanding of the story of humankind.
Before the First Word
Author: Lorna Crozier
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 0889209189
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Lorna Crozier’s radical imagination, and the finely tuned emotional intelligence that is revealed in the clarity of her poetry, have made her one of Canada’s most popular poets. Before the First Word: The Poetry of Lorna Crozier is a collection of thirty-five of her best poems, selected and introduced by Catherine Hunter, and includes an afterword by Crozier herself. Representing her work from 1985 to 2002, the collection reveals the wide range of Lorna Crozier’s voice in its most lyrical, contemplative, ironic, and witty moments. Hunter’s introduction discusses the poet’s major themes, with particular attention to her feminist approach to biblical myth and her fascination with absence and silence as sites for imaginative revision. Crozier’s afterword, “See How Many Ends This Stick Has: A Reflection on Poetry,” is a lyrical meditation that provides an inspirational glimpse into the philosophy of a writer who prizes the intensity of awareness that poetry demands, and is tantalized by what predates speaking and all that cant be named. An engaging volume that will appeal to undergraduate students as well as general readers of poetry. Lorna Crozier’s work has won many awards, including the Governor Generals Award in 1992 (for Inventing the Hawk), the first prize for poetry in the CBC Literary Competition, the Canadian Authors Association Award for Poetry in 1992, a National Magazine Award in 1995, and two Pat Lowther Memorial Awards (1993 and 1996) for the best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. She has published fourteen books of poetry, most recently, Whetstone. Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, she now lives in British Columbia, where she is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Victoria.
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 0889209189
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Lorna Crozier’s radical imagination, and the finely tuned emotional intelligence that is revealed in the clarity of her poetry, have made her one of Canada’s most popular poets. Before the First Word: The Poetry of Lorna Crozier is a collection of thirty-five of her best poems, selected and introduced by Catherine Hunter, and includes an afterword by Crozier herself. Representing her work from 1985 to 2002, the collection reveals the wide range of Lorna Crozier’s voice in its most lyrical, contemplative, ironic, and witty moments. Hunter’s introduction discusses the poet’s major themes, with particular attention to her feminist approach to biblical myth and her fascination with absence and silence as sites for imaginative revision. Crozier’s afterword, “See How Many Ends This Stick Has: A Reflection on Poetry,” is a lyrical meditation that provides an inspirational glimpse into the philosophy of a writer who prizes the intensity of awareness that poetry demands, and is tantalized by what predates speaking and all that cant be named. An engaging volume that will appeal to undergraduate students as well as general readers of poetry. Lorna Crozier’s work has won many awards, including the Governor Generals Award in 1992 (for Inventing the Hawk), the first prize for poetry in the CBC Literary Competition, the Canadian Authors Association Award for Poetry in 1992, a National Magazine Award in 1995, and two Pat Lowther Memorial Awards (1993 and 1996) for the best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. She has published fourteen books of poetry, most recently, Whetstone. Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, she now lives in British Columbia, where she is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Victoria.
My First Word Book about School
Author: Holly Bathie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781474919067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Little children need to learn a huge amount of vocabulary before they start to read, and one of the best ways to help them is to share books with them. This book is a perfect vocabulary builder, with over a hundred school-themed words, each with a picture. Simply point to a picture and say the word and your child will soon be picking up new words. An essential word book that will help to familiarise and explain what happens at school.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781474919067
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Little children need to learn a huge amount of vocabulary before they start to read, and one of the best ways to help them is to share books with them. This book is a perfect vocabulary builder, with over a hundred school-themed words, each with a picture. Simply point to a picture and say the word and your child will soon be picking up new words. An essential word book that will help to familiarise and explain what happens at school.
First Word, Last Word, God's Word
Author: John David Walt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628247930
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781628247930
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Baby's First Words
Author: Barefoot Books
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782856315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 1782856315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.
Baby Basics: My First Words
Author: Roger Priddy
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312516339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
First words are accompanied by colorful pictures.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312516339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
First words are accompanied by colorful pictures.
My First Word Book about Food
Author: Caroline Young
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Limited
ISBN: 9781409597612
Category : Board book
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This themed vocabulary book has over 250 familiar words about food. Themes include fruit, vegetables and commodities in the kitchen, in the bakery and at home.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Limited
ISBN: 9781409597612
Category : Board book
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This themed vocabulary book has over 250 familiar words about food. Themes include fruit, vegetables and commodities in the kitchen, in the bakery and at home.
First Words Book
Author: Mary Cartwright
Publisher: First Concepts
ISBN: 9781474982337
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This delightful book introduces very little children to over 150 everyday words. Elisa Ferro's bright and vibrant illustrations are full of things to spot and talk about, and bring this new vocabulary to life. Helps children to build their vocabulary and develop early reading skills. Encourages word and picture recognition. Quirky details to engage young readers.
Publisher: First Concepts
ISBN: 9781474982337
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This delightful book introduces very little children to over 150 everyday words. Elisa Ferro's bright and vibrant illustrations are full of things to spot and talk about, and bring this new vocabulary to life. Helps children to build their vocabulary and develop early reading skills. Encourages word and picture recognition. Quirky details to engage young readers.
Big Board First 100 Words
Author: Roger Priddy
Publisher: Priddy Books US
ISBN: 1429964200
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Roger Priddy’s Big Board First 100 Words is a perfect children’s book offering simple everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary. Featuring 100 beautiful color photographs, this tough board book introduces words and phrases of animals, toys, vehicles, and items used for mealtimes, bathtimes, and bedtimes that are ideal for children aged 2 and up to learn how to read and identify objects.
Publisher: Priddy Books US
ISBN: 1429964200
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Roger Priddy’s Big Board First 100 Words is a perfect children’s book offering simple everyday words for infants and toddlers to develop their vocabulary. Featuring 100 beautiful color photographs, this tough board book introduces words and phrases of animals, toys, vehicles, and items used for mealtimes, bathtimes, and bedtimes that are ideal for children aged 2 and up to learn how to read and identify objects.
My First Word Book
Author: Felicity Brooks
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794533816
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
270 familiar words with themes that include numbers, animals, on the farm, the body, things that go and bedtime.
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794533816
Category : Board books
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
270 familiar words with themes that include numbers, animals, on the farm, the body, things that go and bedtime.