I adore English grammar, and want my pupils to like it too. Since I work with kids, I always try to find something which might interest them. To my mind, Gammidge’s grammar is one of the best for young adults. I don’t think I could recommend this book for kids younger than 13-14.
What is the place of language in human cognition? Do we sometimes think in natural language? Or is language for purposes of interpersonal communication only? Although these questions have been much debated in the past, in recent decades they have almost dropped from sight among those interested in the cognitive sciences. Language and Thought is intended to persuade such people to think again. It brings together essays by a distinguished interdisciplinary team of philosophers and psychologists, who discuss various ways in which language may be implicated in human cognition.
"In Rouse's pages, Soctrates' strength of mind, his dedication to the philosophical truth, are borne in on the modern reader with something of the power that impressed and disturbed the ancient Greeks."--Time "There has been no adequate translation of Plato since Jowett...and I think Rouse has done it." --Dudley Fitts * Rouse is one of the world's most respected classical scholars
Think On My Words: Exploring Shakespeare's Language David Crystal, a well-known British popularizer of language and linguistics, looks at the variegated elements of Shakespeare's words, from spelling and punctuation, to pronunciation and meter, from Shakespeare's coinages (not as many as we think), to his influences. You don't need to know anything about linguistics to understand this book; Crystal explains all the technical terms and concepts briefly and sufficiently, but if you do know about language, the book may interest you more.
Colorful learning activity books have full-color pages and practice sessions for children designed to help them master any skill! Plus, the colorful pages and fun graphics make learning fun and exciting.
