Language Technology

PSYCHOLINGUISTICS AND NEUROLINGUISTICS --- Decode the secrets of language and the brain with this guide to the cognitive and neural mechanisms of human communication. This book provides a great exploration of the cognitive and neural mechanisms at the foundations of language processing, acquisition, and evolution. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and linguistic theory, it illuminates the complexities of human language. Here are the key areas covered: Neural Basis of Language Acquisition - Examines critical periods and brain adaptability in learning new languages. - ...

Bloomsbury presents The Hundred Languages of Children, edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman, read by Christopher Ragland. Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the...

Jean-François Lyotard Explained: Postmodernism, Metanarratives, Knowledge, Language Games, and Truth in Contemporary Society is a practical introduction to a philosopher who is often quoted and rarely explained. Lyotard is best known for his distrust of metanarratives, but that idea is only one part of a wider argument about who gets to define truth, which kinds of knowledge count as legitimate, and how modern societies organize speech, expertise, and power. This book gives a clear account of his core ideas without turning them into slogans. It shows what Lyotard meant by postmodernism, ...

FORENSIC LINGUISTICS --- Decode the mysteries of language and the law with this definitive guide to the intersection of linguistics and forensic science. This book explores how linguistic principles and methodologies are applied to legal contexts, revealing the complexities of legal language and communication. Here are the key areas covered: Authorship Attribution in Legal Contexts - Methods for identifying authors of disputed texts. - Use of stylistic and linguistic features in forensic investigations. Forensic Phonetics in Speaker Identification - Analysis of acoustic features and speech ...

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition—which now contains the 700 most important words you need to master—you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world.

"Information Technology & Programming for Everyone" is a comprehensive guide that demystifies the intricacies of the digital realm, equipping readers with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic landscape of information technology and programming. In this thoughtfully crafted book, readers will embark on a journey that seamlessly blends theory with practical application. Happy Reading!

Wondering how to use ChatGPT to actually get work done, not just produce impressive demos nobody saves? Most people treat the most capable AI tool ever released like a slightly smarter Google. They type something vague, skim the response, and move on. The output is fine. Nothing changes. They tell themselves the technology is overhyped and go back to doing things the slow way. The problem is never the tool. It is always the approach. ChatGPT 2026 for Beginners is the step-by-step artificial intelligence guide written for working adults who want real results, not a computer science degree. ...

Being and Meaning: Exploring the Philosophical World of Martin Heidegger is an engaging introduction to one of the most influential and challenging thinkers of the twentieth century. Martin Heidegger’s philosophy reshaped the way we understand existence, time, authenticity, and the modern world. His work continues to inspire philosophy, psychology, theology, literature, and even debates about technology and culture today. This book makes Heidegger’s complex ideas accessible for general readers while preserving their depth and significance. Beginning with his central question of Being, ...

"Inspiring Spanish Mastery: A Resource Book of Teaching Strategies for K-12 Spanish & SSL Teachers" is an essential guide for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) and as a world language. This comprehensive resource illuminates the path for educators in the USA and globally, providing a rich tapestry of pedagogical strategies, cultural insights, and innovative approaches to language teaching and learning. At the heart of this book lies a profound exploration of Spanish as a global lingua franca, underscoring its ...

A scientific and medical revolution has crept up on us, based on study after study, from hundreds of laboratories around the world. It is no longer just a theoretical shift: every one of us will be touched by it, and many of us already have been. The meaning of disease, our understanding of the human body, and crucial decisions about what we all need to know and what choices we make about our health are at stake. Welcome to the new world of personalized medicine.

This program is read by the author and includes a bonus interview with the author. “Engaging and entertaining, this work is essential listening for anyone following the potentially explosive development of AI.” —AudioFile Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction A riveting story...

In the number one New York Times best seller The 5 Love Languages, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner - starting today.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Word Freak, a vibrant, illuminating journey through the exotic world of Merriam-Webster, dictionaries, and language, at a time of rapid-fire change in the way we create, consume, define, and use words Words are the currency of culture—and never...

Trick Albright and a group of eccentric Southerners make a pact to decode the mysterious Voynich Manuscript for a $3BLN prize. This strange book carbon-dates to the 15th Century but is written in an unknown language that might be older than mankind itself. What Trick and his team don't know is that the book's sinister purpose was uncovered a century ago by the brilliant Ethel Boole Voynich, and she had an excellent reason to keep it secret. "When the time comes, we will prove to the world that the black magic of the Middle Ages consisted of discoveries far in advance of 20th-century science...

The last decade has seen an exponential increase in the development and adoption of language technologies, from personal assistants such as Siri and Alexa, through automatic translation, to chatbots like ChatGPT. Yet questions remain about what we stand to lose or gain when we rely on them in our everyday lives. As a non-native English speaker living in an English-speaking country, Vered Shwartz has experienced both amusing and frustrating moments using language technologies: from relying on inaccurate automatic translation, to failing to activate personal assistants with her foreign accent.

Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel 'I absolutely loved it' – Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice In a war of lies, she seeks the truth. An epic, queer space opera, A Memory Called Empire is the astonishing debut novel from Arkady Martine. Ambassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the...

Your grandkids use it. The news can't stop arguing about it. And somewhere between "miracle" and "menace," you'd just like a straight answer: what IS this AI thing — and what's it good for, for someone like me? This is that answer. No jargon, no hype, no assuming you grew up with a keyboard in your hands. In plain English, with numbered steps for everything, you'll learn how to: Set up ChatGPT, Claude, or Grok free, in five minutes, on the phone or computer you already own Turn "whatever's in the fridge" into tonight's dinner recipe Organize your bills, decode confusing charges, and draft...

Understand ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot beyond the buzzwords Large language models are transforming software development, productivity, and how we interact with computers. But most people only know how to use them, not how they actually work. If you have ever wondered: How does ChatGPT know what to say next? What are tokens and embeddings really doing? Why does attention matter so much? What happens inside a transformer layer? This book will make it click. A practical, visual, developer-friendly explanation This is not a dense academic textbook. It is a clear, step by step walkthrough that ...

AI has developed its own language. This book makes it understandable. Large language models. Hallucinations. Tokens. Agents. Alignment. RAG. Guardrails. Slop. Vibe coding. The vocabulary of artificial intelligence is everywhere, but the same words are often used differently by engineers, executives, journalists and marketers. AI: Call It What It Is is a clear, plain-English guide to 187 of the formal terms, informal expressions and industry slang shaping today’s AI conversation. Each explanation tells you what a term means, what it does not mean and why it matters. Inside, you will learn ...

Who is really winning the AI race — and what happens next? A clear, independent guide to the models shaping the future. Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental technology. It is rapidly becoming the operating system of modern life. From ChatGPT and Claude to Gemini and Seedance, AI systems are transforming how people work, write, search, create, communicate, code, and make decisions. But behind the headlines and hype lies a far bigger story: Who is really winning the AI race — and what happens next? In The Great AI Race, Alex Ishikawa delivers a clear, engaging, and ...