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Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099481553ISBN 13: 9780099481553
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -What will you get for your birthday this year A chance to see into the future Or a reminder of the imperfect past In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. Including stories by Russell Banks, Ethan Canin, Raymond Carver, David Foster Wallace, Denis Johnson, Claire Keegan, Andrea Lee, Daniel Lyons, Lewis Robinson, Lynda Sexson, Paul Theroux, William Trevor and Haruki Murakami, this anthology captures a range of emotions evoked by advancing age and the passing of time, from events fondly recalled to the impact of appalling tragedy.Previously published in a Japanese translation by Haruki Murakami, this English edition contains a specially written introduction. 206 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099481553ISBN 13: 9780099481553
Da: Rheinberg-Buch Andreas Meier eK, Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -What will you get for your birthday this year A chance to see into the future Or a reminder of the imperfect past In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. Including stories by Russell Banks, Ethan Canin, Raymond Carver, David Foster Wallace, Denis Johnson, Claire Keegan, Andrea Lee, Daniel Lyons, Lewis Robinson, Lynda Sexson, Paul Theroux, William Trevor and Haruki Murakami, this anthology captures a range of emotions evoked by advancing age and the passing of time, from events fondly recalled to the impact of appalling tragedy.Previously published in a Japanese translation by Haruki Murakami, this English edition contains a specially written introduction. 206 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099460254ISBN 13: 9780099460251
Da: Rheinberg-Buch Andreas Meier eK, Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A persuasive and beautifully written take on how languages are constantly evolving. an enthralling read about human psychology and anthropology as well as linguistics.' ALEX BELLOS___________________________________'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented'. So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to be so many languages, and of such elaborate design If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of 'man throw spear', how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced shades of meaning Drawing on recent, groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, we learn why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes in pronunciation may result from simple laziness._____________________'Powerful and thrilling' SPECTATOR'Really ought to be read by anyone who persists in complaining that the English language is going to the dogs' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'I was enthralled' A.S. Byatt, for GUARDIAN 'Books of the Year''Highly original. clever and convincing. this book will stretch your mind' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Fascinating' BOSTON GLOBE 368 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099460254ISBN 13: 9780099460251
Da: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -'A persuasive and beautifully written take on how languages are constantly evolving. an enthralling read about human psychology and anthropology as well as linguistics.' ALEX BELLOS___________________________________'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented'. So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to be so many languages, and of such elaborate design If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of 'man throw spear', how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced shades of meaning Drawing on recent, groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, we learn why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes in pronunciation may result from simple laziness._____________________'Powerful and thrilling' SPECTATOR'Really ought to be read by anyone who persists in complaining that the English language is going to the dogs' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'I was enthralled' A.S. Byatt, for GUARDIAN 'Books of the Year''Highly original. clever and convincing. this book will stretch your mind' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Fascinating' BOSTON GLOBE 368 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099481553ISBN 13: 9780099481553
Da: Wegmann1855, Zwiesel, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A collection of twelve birthday stories from some of the most distinguished authors of recent years. Selected and introduced by Haruki Murakani, author of 'Norwegian Wood'.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099460254ISBN 13: 9780099460251
Da: Wegmann1855, Zwiesel, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Born in 1969, Guy Deutscher read Maths at Cambridge before doing his PhD in Linguistics. Formerly a Research Fellow in Historical Linguistics at St John's College, Cambridge, he is now at the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Languages in the University of Leiden. He lives in Amsterdam.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099481553ISBN 13: 9780099481553
Da: Smartbuy, Einbeck, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What will you get for your birthday this year A chance to see into the future Or a reminder of the imperfect past In this enviable gathering, Haruki Murakami has chosen for his party some of the very best short story writers of recent years, each with their own birthday experiences, each story a snapshot of life on a single day. Including stories by Russell Banks, Ethan Canin, Raymond Carver, David Foster Wallace, Denis Johnson, Claire Keegan, Andrea Lee, Daniel Lyons, Lewis Robinson, Lynda Sexson, Paul Theroux, William Trevor and Haruki Murakami, this anthology captures a range of emotions evoked by advancing age and the passing of time, from events fondly recalled to the impact of appalling tragedy.Previously published in a Japanese translation by Haruki Murakami, this English edition contains a specially written introduction. 206 pp. Englisch.
Editore: Random House UK Ltd Jun 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0099460254ISBN 13: 9780099460251
Da: Smartbuy, Einbeck, Germania
Libro
Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A persuasive and beautifully written take on how languages are constantly evolving. an enthralling read about human psychology and anthropology as well as linguistics.' ALEX BELLOS___________________________________'Language is mankind's greatest invention - except of course, that it was never invented'. So begins Guy Deutscher's fascinating investigation into the evolution of language. No one believes that the Roman Senate sat down one day to design the complex system that is Latin grammar, and few believe, these days, in the literal truth of the story of the Tower of Babel. But then how did there come to be so many languages, and of such elaborate design If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of 'man throw spear', how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced shades of meaning Drawing on recent, groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication. Along the way, we learn why German maidens are neuter while German turnips are female, why we have feet not foots, and how great changes in pronunciation may result from simple laziness._____________________'Powerful and thrilling' SPECTATOR'Really ought to be read by anyone who persists in complaining that the English language is going to the dogs' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'I was enthralled' A.S. Byatt, for GUARDIAN 'Books of the Year''Highly original. clever and convincing. this book will stretch your mind' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY'Fascinating' BOSTON GLOBE 368 pp. Englisch.