Language Research

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...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been integrated into our lives for over a decade, often under the guise of an "assistant." These assistants subtly enhance our experiences by making automated suggestions tailored to our interests. For instance, Netflix recommends movies you might enjoy, Alexa provides the current temperature, Facebook displays ads based on your recent inquiries, Google answers your voice queries without requiring typing, and Ancestry.com offers hints about your family tree. Recently, AI has become more prominent and accessible. Now, anyone with a computer can directly ask ...

According to Merriam and Simpson, case study as a scientific research method is a recent phenomenon. Yet, stories have been around for as long as people sat around a camp-fire. This book analyzes all the various forms of story and makes a case for case study as an essential research methodology. Stories, folk lore, myth, fables, legends, tools of leadership, and cultural communications are all expressed through simple story telling. Stories become histories. Story-telling developed into qualitative research methodology.

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Paperback Version Coming Soon (January 2026) A full-year, standards-based 3rd grade homeschool curriculum that makes teaching English and Language Arts simple and engaging. This all-in-one program includes reading comprehension, phonics, writing, grammar, and communication skills taught through clear, manageable lessons. Perfect for homeschool families, classroom support, faith-based programs, and children who need extra help with reading or writing. 📘 Who This Curriculum Is For Families wanting an affordable, complete homeschool curriculum for 3rd grade Parents supporting a struggling ...

Dr. Julia B. Lindsey’s evidence-based routines help young listeners decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying—what they read!

These four bestselling writing and thesaurus guides, “The Writer’s Guide to Character Emotion,” “The Writer’s Guide to Character Expression,” “The Writer’s Guide to Vivid Settings and Characters,” and "The Writer's Guide to Characters, Plots, and Scenes" have been combined to create one remarkable single volume! This comprehensive edition contains over 600 pages of guidance to inspire your creative muse with descriptive ways to craft a riveting novel that instantly grabs a reader’s attention. Writers will get the essential skills needed to significantly enhance their ...

This audiobook covers the Egyptian hieroglyph metaphysical language of images/pictures - the language of the mind/intellect/divine; the scientific/metaphysical realities of pictorial images (hieroglyphs) as the ultimate medium for the human consciousness that interpret, process, and maintain the meanings of such images.

You’ve written a short story or a novel. You keep receiving rejection slips from editors and publishing houses … and now you’re not sure it’s good enough to self-publish. You know your story needs a rewrite yet don’t know how to improve it … besides, work or school is hectic, the house needs to be cleaned, and the kids demand your attention, so who has time? … But we bet you can find just 7 minutes a day to achieve your dream of getting that story published. If you can, this is the book for you. This practical, how-to guide takes you step-by-step through improving your story ...

What is this Book About? "Agentic Search" is a comprehensive guide to the next generation of artificial intelligence, where AI systems move beyond simply answering queries to autonomously performing complex tasks and achieving goals on your behalf. This book demystifies the technology behind AI agents—intelligent systems that can perceive their environment, reason, plan, and act. We explore how the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) is being harnessed to create sophisticated agents that can browse the web, use software tools, write code, and collaborate with each other to solve ...

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This audiobook is designed for academics and researchers who want to develop the Spanish skills needed to succeed in international scholarly environments. It focuses on practical academic vocabulary and real-world scenarios such as writing research papers, presenting at conferences, and collaborating on projects. The lessons cover essential terminology for qualitative and quantitative research, peer review processes, grant applications, and ethical considerations. Every term and phrase is presented with clear Spanish-English pairs for easy understanding.

Having trouble connecting with people? It’s time to change that using expert tips from Digital Body Language - build trust and win over the online world by influencing people and creating new relationships! While it’s not always straightforward to decipher other people’s digital body language, improving your own can be as easy as counting from one to three, especially when you have Digital Body Language in your arsenal!

Suffering from writer’s block? Self-doubt about your talent? Has creative writing lost its joy? With "Writing Affirmations: A Collection of Positive Messages to Inspire Writers," you can reclaim the pleasure of writing and pen the book you’ve always dreamed of. Respected and award-winning author Rob Bignell offers uplifting, meaningful phrases that can be read out loud or internalized weekly over the course of a year. Writing prompts and tips follow each affirmation, giving you the inspiration and motivation to keep writing. When you’ve completed this book, you’ll be able to say “...

‘Fascinating’ Greta Thunberg ‘Extraordinary’ Merlin Sheldrake ‘A must-read’ New Scientist ‘Enthralling’ George Monbiot ‘Brilliant’ Philip Hoare THIS REVOLUTIONARY AUDIOBOOK FEATURES PREVIOUSLY UNHEARD BLUE WHALE VOICES, DOLPHIN ORCHESTRAS AND SOUNDBATHS FROM BENEATH THE SEA...

Many students struggle to grasp essential reading and writing skills. They trip over words and get lost in a sea of text, struggling to find their way. These literacy challenges ripple through all subjects–from dealing with math problems to engaging in history discussions. And let's not even talk about the hit to a child's confidence. Enough is enough. It's time to bring effective literacy education to the forefront. This comprehensive resource is filled with actionable, proven strategies to turn your classroom into a hub of literacy learning.

Are you sick of writing factual reports that put you and your audience asleep? Do you wish there were a way to write research that both informed and entertained like your favorite non-fiction books do? Do you need a laugh? Do you want to make your teacher laugh? Congratulations! You hold in your hands the key to facing the facts with fun. 51 Wacky We-search Reports will teach you how to hunt for the best facts and turn them into cartoons, parody performances, jokes, wacky poetry and much, much more. For students or teachers, this latest book from author and teacher Barry Lane will add ...

This audiobook will show that the fundamentals, structure, formations, grammar, and syntax are exactly the same in music and in the Egyptian alphabetical language. The audiobook will show the musical/tonal/tonic Egyptian alphabets - being derived from the three primary tonal sounds/vowels; the fundamentals of generative phonology and the nature of the four-sound variation of each letter and its exact equivalence in musical notes.

"Know your enemy know yourself and you will win all your battles." Sun Tzu, Chinese General. Want to figure out Chinese ideas? Want to talk about Chinese ideas using Chinese terms? With this comprehensive Anglo-Chinese reader, designed for aspiring State Department China experts and political analysts. Tailored to HSK4 proficiency, this 100-page parallel text dives deep into the ideologies of Marx, Lenin, Mao, and Xi Jinping, providing a robust resource for understanding contemporary Chinese political discourse. 您想用中国画谈政治次略吗? Decode contemporary Chinese political ...

Step into the captivating world woven by "The Language of Fibers," a must-read eBook for anyone with a passion for understanding the intricate dance between nature, technology, and artistry in the realm of textiles. Dive deep into the essence of what clothes us, shelters us, and expresses our most creative aspirations. Embark on a fascinating journey through the very threads that bind our history and future with Chapter 1, unraveling the Origin and Evolution of Natural Fibers. Navigate through the complex world of Synthetic Fiber Innovations in Chapter 2, where the chemistry behind ...