Traditional grammar and current theoretical approaches towards modelling grammatical knowledge ignore language in interaction: that is, words such as huh, eh, yup or yessssss. This groundbreaking book addresses this gap by providing the first in-depth... Zobraziť viac
An acclaimed journalist seeks to understand the mysterious allure of peacocks—and in the process discovers unexpected and valuable life lessons. 2022 Carnegie Medal for Excellence Longlist SelectionWhen Sean Flynn’s neighbor in North Carolina texted... Zobraziť viac
Despite China’s rise to the status of global power, many Chinese youths are anxious about their personal future, in large measure because the rapid changes have left them feeling adrift. The Chinese version was named the “most impactful book of 2021”... Zobraziť viac
History of the Conquest of Peru (1959) contains a detailed analysis of the political, religious and social organisation of the Incas prior to the arrival of the Spanish colonisers, and then moves on to look at the story of the conquest and subjugation... Zobraziť viac
Best-selling analysis of Jewish history by a leading Israeli historian with a new preface... Zobraziť viac
From an abundance of intensifiers to frequent repetition and parallelisms, Donald Trump's idiolect is highly distinctive from that of other politicians and previous Presidents of the United States. Combining quantitative and qualitative analyses, this... Zobraziť viac
Action was the only reasonable response. He took to the streets in protest, and the sense of community and collective conviction felt right... Zobraziť viac
Why We Travel uses the reasons why we travel to explore human motivation and looks deeply at what we can gain from venturing out into the world... Zobraziť viac
In Growing Up Human, bioarchaeologist Brenna Hassett brings the science of physical anthropology to bear on understanding how our evolutionary history has shaped a phenomenon every reader will have experienced – childhood... Zobraziť viac
This is The Sunday Times Bestseller. Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us. We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived... Zobraziť viac
Ten years since the death of the world-renowned and controversial intellectual, this stylish edition is one of twelve commemorating Christopher Hitchens' most wry and provocative works. Zobraziť viac
A wheel turns because of its encounter with the surface of the road; spinning in the air it goes nowhere. Rubbing two sticks together produces heat and light; one stick alone is just a stick. In both cases, it is friction that produces movement... Zobraziť viac
The great forces of population change - the balance of births, deaths and migrations... Zobraziť viac
Aesthetic influences drawn from China have long resonated throughout Western art, design and thought. China Adorned challenges the monolithic idea of 'Chinese' culture and fashion, turning the lens on the rich clothing traditions... Zobraziť viac
Why in some parts of the world do parents rarely play with their babies and never with toddlers? Why in some cultures are children not fully recognized as individuals until they are older? ... Zobraziť viac
'Fascinating. . .This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . .Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity... Zobraziť viac
How our evolved psychology has shaped the past, present and future of humanity... Zobraziť viac
A beautiful new hardback anniversary edition of the multi-million copy sensation... Zobraziť viac
A beguiling look at seven contemporary nomadic cultures around the world, offering a timely insight into alternative ways of life that connect us to our ancestral roots... Zobraziť viac
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity’s quest to make sense of the... Zobraziť viac
