Language Theory

Unlock the hidden language of signs and symbols that shapes your world. From the words we speak to the images we consume, semiotics—the study of signs, symbols, and meaning—reveals how communication works beneath the surface. Signs, Symbols, and Meaning: Exploring the World of Semiotics and Its Lasting Influence introduces readers to this fascinating discipline, tracing its origins in philosophy and linguistics, exploring the groundbreaking theories of Ferdinand de Saussure and Charles Sanders Peirce, and uncovering how signs operate in language, culture, media, advertising, politics, ...

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron. The tales of The Silmarillion are set...

Artificial Intelligence in Plain Language is an easy-to-understand introduction to artificial intelligence designed for readers who want to learn about AI without technical jargon or complex explanations. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down core AI concepts into simple language, helping readers understand what artificial intelligence is, how it works, where it is used, and why it has become such an important part of modern life.

Create a lasting and loving attachment with this national bestseller, a “must-read for every couple, at any stage of their relationship” (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) from the expert couple’s therapist behind the popular Instagram...

Unlock the hidden patterns that shape language, culture, and society with this complete guide to structuralism. Structuralism Explained: A Complete Guide to Understanding the Philosophy, Theory, and Influence of Structuralist Thought takes readers on a journey through one of the most important intellectual movements of the twentieth century. From Ferdinand de Saussure’s revolutionary ideas about language to Claude Lévi-Strauss’s groundbreaking studies of myth and culture, this book clearly explains how structuralism transformed linguistics, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, and ...

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers “At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that...

In Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step through creating your own LLM. Each stage is explained with clear text, diagrams, and examples. You’ll go from the initial design and creation, to pretraining on a general corpus, and on to fine-tuning for specific tasks.

Few words carry as much weight as communism. To some it means the worst nightmare of the last century — famine, gulags, a wall with guards told to shoot. To others, often younger, it means a beautiful idea that never got a fair chance. Both pictures contain something true, which is exactly why the word is so hard to think about clearly. This short, plain-language guide takes communism apart by separating three things people constantly confuse: the dream (a world with no rich, no poor, and no state), the theory (how Marx said we'd get there), and the regimes (what actually happened when ...

A New York Times bestseller A New York Times Notable Book “The tale of how Konnikova followed a story about poker players and wound up becoming a story herself will have you riveted, first as you learn about her big winnings, and then as she conveys the lessons she learned both about human...

Common Ground is accessible to teachers at all levels yet firmly rooted in current questions of second language acquisition (SLA). One of its primary strengths is the authors themselves, both of whom are accomplished language teachers who understand the challenges and opportunities in communication-focused language teaching.

Living Patterns: Christopher Alexander and the Power of Pattern Language in Design is a compelling exploration of one of the most influential architectural thinkers of the modern era. Christopher Alexander’s groundbreaking work on pattern language transformed not only architecture but also urban planning, community design, and even software development. This book offers readers an accessible yet in-depth introduction to his vision of creating environments that are not only functional and beautiful but truly alive. From his early writings in Notes on the Synthesis of Form to his ...

Discover how one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant minds redefined the meaning of thought, truth, and understanding. Logic, Language, and Life: Understanding the Transformative Ideas of Ludwig Wittgenstein explores the profound evolution of a philosopher who changed how we see language and reality. From the razor-sharp precision of the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus to the groundbreaking insights of Philosophical Investigations, Wittgenstein’s journey reshaped modern philosophy and continues to influence linguistics, psychology, artificial intelligence, and ethics. Written in ...

This comprehensive guide is designed to revolutionize the way you approach learning to code, leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence to enhance your understanding and application of programming concepts. Whether you are just starting your coding journey or are an established programmer aiming to broaden your skill set, this guide offers a unique approach that transcends traditional syntax-focused learning methods. By emphasizing a deep understanding of fundamental programming principles, you will gain the versatility to adapt to and master any programming language with ease. This ...

Forget the language instinct—this is the story of how we make up language as we go Language is perhaps humanity’s most astonishing capacity—and one that remains poorly understood. In The Language Game, cognitive scientists Morten H. Christiansen and Nick Chater show us where...

Embark on a fascinating journey to the heart of language with "Exploring the Depths of Meaning," a groundbreaking eBook that dives deep into the vast ocean of semantics. With a comprehensive 24-chapter format, this illuminating guide will take you through the captivating world of meaning and communication, providing you with a wealth of insights and practical knowledge in language arts. Discover the fundamental role semantics plays in communication as you delve into essential concepts such as meaning, reference, and truth. The journey continues with an examination of the intriguing field of...

Mastering GraphRAG: From Theory to Production with Neo4j" is a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed to take you from a novice to an expert in building sophisticated AI applications that leverage the power of knowledge graphs. The core premise of this book is that the future of AI lies in its ability to understand and reason over connected data. I methodically deconstruct every component of a GraphRAG system—from data modeling and ingestion to advanced retrieval and production deployment—ensuring a deep conceptual understanding backed by immediate practical application. Using Neo4j, ...

One of the twentieth century's most influential books, this classic work of anthropology offers a groundbreaking exploration of what culture is With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he...

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds. Everyone has a basic understanding of...

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds Everyone has a basic understanding of...

Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Beloved Toni Morrison investigates Black characters in the American literary canon and the way they shaped the nation’s collective unconscious. In a dazzling series of lectures from her tenure as a professor at Princeton University, Toni...