A Little Book of Language

Embark on a captivating journey through the world of words with this insightful guide by renowned linguist David Crystal. Published by Yale University Press, this engaging book explores the fascinating evolution of language, from the first utterances of a child to the complexities of modern communication. With 260 pages of rich content, it delves into how language shapes our thoughts and interactions, offering inspiring insights for curious minds. Perfect for linguistics enthusiasts and anyone intrigued by the power of words, this book is part of the acclaimed Little Histories series, known for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable.

Crudo For The Menudo

Aztec Haiku

What Have I Seen

Friends

They Came Knocking On My Door At 7 A.M.

SWA Manifesto

My Life Up To This Minute

That Day Comes When

Blacks

Visions Of Muhammad Ali

Nikita Krushchev

I Kneel Before Santa Monica

Fruit Cocktail

Seven Poets Chosen By John Ashberry (Dedicated To Tim Dlugos)

I Don't Sweat

Heartbeats In Westwood

Lady Bird (Dedicated To Sam)

Monitoring Madeline For Two Decades And Other Stories

Growing Up On San Diego Freeway

Track Hound And Tax Dog

Touch For Cash

Famous Last Words

Mar Vista Man Grows Up

She Didn't Even Pay This Month's Rent

Old White Woman On Vermont

Goodbye Pork Pie Cravat

Four Selections From The Book 'Some Of Us'

Dinnertime Blues

Rock And Roll Dream

Percy Mayfield

Gimme A Break

A Selection From The Prose Piece A Herd

Autograph

Unfurl The Black Flag John Haag

Henry

Beach Party Post

Virginia Ave.

East Side Story

Here On Earth As Well

The Retirement Of Badge 714/Favorite Group/Problem

Battleship To Heaven

Poets On Planet Sushi

After The Revolution

On The Prowl

The Mountain

Fight Back Rap

Evangelical Hootenanny Alligator Fortune Teller

My Part

Laughing Sam's Dice Rolled Thirty Six Times

Falling Out

Highway Retrospect

Bad Night

Death Camp

High Blood Pressure

All I Have

Culture Vulture

R.T.D. Boogie

It Isn't Very Romantic, Is It?

D.S.Y

i felt so poor that i typed in lower case

How Do You Know We're Acting?

Sabotage

L.A. (A Reminder)

Wyline Speaks Out

Pagans Of West L.A. #2 / Return To The Planet Of The Apes

Monday At The Odyssey

Excerpt From The Harvey And Dennis Tapes

U.S.C. Fight Song

Visions Of Jack

Know Your Rights

Spiritual Insight

Duet For Flute And Feedback

Are There Any Girls Here?

Are The Beatles Really Here? Los Angeles 1966

Hearts

Funky Poet In The Palisades, Infection

Enorma Jones

Dollars For Genes

Cahuenga Blvd., Flea Bite

Pico Robertson Insomnia

Marshall Unit

Critique Of Modern Poetry

Haerig - Buro - Gumsho

39th And Crenshaw

• Genre: Language: history & general works, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES, General, Language: history and general works
• Product Type: BOOK
• Barcode: 9780300283235
• Release Date: April 08, 2025

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