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Marshaling far-flung evidence from anthropology, animal behavior, neurology, molecular biology, anatomy, linguistics, and evolutionary psychology, the author makes the case that language developed, with the emergence of Homo sapiens, from primate gestures to a true signed language, complete with grammar and syntax.

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Suitable for trainees and practicing teachers supporting learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL), this title provides practical suggestions for good practice. It discusses the issues in the context of social inclusion and the Every Child Matters agenda, and identifies some differences in policy between England and Wales.

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Suitable for trainees and practicing teachers supporting learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL), this title provides practical suggestions for good practice. It discusses the issues in the context of social inclusion and the Every Child Matters agenda, and identifies some differences in policy between England and Wales.

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A meticulously researched, highly entertaining, idiosyncratic look at the how, why and what of bad language around the world.

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In building up a scenario for the arrival on the shores of Alaska of speakers of languages related to Eskimo-Aleut with genetic roots deep within Sineria, this book touches upon a number of issues in contemporary historical linguistics and archaeology.

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Issues addressed in this contributed volume include lexical semantics, morphosyntax, and phonology based on the broad theme of formal approaches to language universals and variation.

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The "Key Issues" series makes available the contemporary responses that met important books on their first appearance. The notion that language was a divine gift to humanity was seriously questioned by Darwin's theory of evolution. This text contains various contributions to the controversy.

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Intended for use in advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses, this text presents a wide survey of methodological procedures and theoretical positions.

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Based on the author's dissertation (doctoral)--University of Michigan, 2007.

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Spanglish-a hybrid of Spanish and English-is intricately interwoven with the history and culture of Latinos, the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States.

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Fascinating and original, Scott-Phillips presents a novel thesis explaining the origins and evolution of language to answer the questions of why language is unique to humans and how language developed. Drawing on evolutionary psychology, biology, linguistics and anthropology, it is essential reading for anyone interested in language's evolution.

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Half the world's languages are threatened with extinction over the next century, as English and the rest of the world's top twenty languages drive all before them.

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Tracing the history of swearing from ancient Anglo-Saxon traditions and those of the Middle Ages, through Shakespeare, the Enlightenment and the Victorians, to the Lady Chatterley trial and various current trends, this book discusses various contemporary developments, such as the growth of Political Correctness.

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Some are born notorious. Others have notoriety thrust upon them. "Tawdry Knickers and Other Unfortunate Ways to Be Remembered" details the lamentable lives and legacies of 90 of history's most infamous namesakes and the words they inspired.

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The definitive guide to historical linguistics, covering all the most important issues in the field. >

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A comprehensive study of the Etruscan language in English, this work provides a collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical, geographical and cultural context.

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