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Best Sellers
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The Language Instinct
- How the Mind Creates Language
- Written by: Steven Pinker
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language....
Written by: Steven Pinker
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The Origins of English Words
- A Discursive Dictionary of Indo-European Roots
- Written by: Joseph Twadell Shipley
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 36 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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There are no direct records of the original Indo-European speech. By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence....
Written by: Joseph Twadell Shipley
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Achieving Authentic Australian Accents: A Toolkit for Actors
- Craft an Australian Accent for the Stage or Screen
- Written by: Stephanie Lam
- Narrated by: Debbie Foster
- Length: 30 mins
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This guide enables you to create an authentic Australian accent. The course starts by discussing the oral posture necessary to develop an Australian accent including various exercises to help apply the knowledge areas that are discussed....
Written by: Stephanie Lam
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On Language
- Chomsky's Classic Works 'Language and Responsibility' and 'Reflections on Language'
- Written by: Noam Chomsky, Mitsou Ronat
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Described by the New York Times as "arguably the most important intellectual alive," Noam Chomsky is known throughout the world for his highly influential writings on language and politics....
Written by: Noam Chomsky,
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Made in America
- Written by: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
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In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land....
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William Roberts is King of Voice
- By Ram KR on 27-01-23
Written by: Bill Bryson
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The Essential Chomsky
- Written by: Noam Chomsky, Anthony Arnove - editor
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In a single volume, the seminal writings of the world's leading philosopher, linguist, and critic, published to coincide with his 80th birthday....
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This narrator could put anyone to sleep
- By Sudharsan on 04-02-24
Written by: Noam Chomsky,
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The Language Instinct
- How the Mind Creates Language
- Written by: Steven Pinker
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In this classic, the world’s expert on language and mind lucidly explains everything you always wanted to know about language....
Written by: Steven Pinker
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The Origins of English Words
- A Discursive Dictionary of Indo-European Roots
- Written by: Joseph Twadell Shipley
- Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 36 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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There are no direct records of the original Indo-European speech. By comparing the vocabularies of its various descendants, however, it is possible to reconstruct the basic Indo-European roots with considerable confidence....
Written by: Joseph Twadell Shipley
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Achieving Authentic Australian Accents: A Toolkit for Actors
- Craft an Australian Accent for the Stage or Screen
- Written by: Stephanie Lam
- Narrated by: Debbie Foster
- Length: 30 mins
- Original Recording
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This guide enables you to create an authentic Australian accent. The course starts by discussing the oral posture necessary to develop an Australian accent including various exercises to help apply the knowledge areas that are discussed....
Written by: Stephanie Lam
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On Language
- Chomsky's Classic Works 'Language and Responsibility' and 'Reflections on Language'
- Written by: Noam Chomsky, Mitsou Ronat
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Described by the New York Times as "arguably the most important intellectual alive," Noam Chomsky is known throughout the world for his highly influential writings on language and politics....
Written by: Noam Chomsky,
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Made in America
- Written by: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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In Made in America, Bryson de-mythologizes his native land....
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William Roberts is King of Voice
- By Ram KR on 27-01-23
Written by: Bill Bryson
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The Essential Chomsky
- Written by: Noam Chomsky, Anthony Arnove - editor
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 22 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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In a single volume, the seminal writings of the world's leading philosopher, linguist, and critic, published to coincide with his 80th birthday....
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This narrator could put anyone to sleep
- By Sudharsan on 04-02-24
Written by: Noam Chomsky,
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Nine Nasty Words
- English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever
- Written by: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic....
Written by: John McWhorter
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The Dawn of Language
- The Story of How We Came to Talk
- Written by: Sverker Johansson, Frank Perry - translator
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawing on evidence from many fields, including archaeology, anthropology, neurology and linguistics, Sverker Johansson weaves these disparate threads together to show how our human ancestors evolved into language users....
Written by: Sverker Johansson,
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Don Juan
- Written by: George Gordon Byron
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins
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Byron's Don Juan is a comic masterpiece written in a satirical, mock heroic style. Based on the legend of Don Juan....
Written by: George Gordon Byron
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Literary Theory for Robots
- How Computers Learned to Write
- Written by: Dennis Yi Tenen
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lam
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
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With its masterful blend of history, technology, and philosophy, Yi Tenen's work ultimately urges us to view AI as a matter of labor history, celebrating the long-standing cooperation between authors and engineers....
Written by: Dennis Yi Tenen
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She
- Written by: H. Rider Haggard
- Narrated by: Alan Munro
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Follow the journey of Horace Holly and his ward, Leo Vincey, to a lost kingdom in the African interior....
Written by: H. Rider Haggard
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Semiotics: The Basics
- The Basics
- Written by: Daniel Chandler
- Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
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This third edition of the bestselling textbook has been fully revised, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics in accessible and jargon-free language....
Written by: Daniel Chandler
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Aristotle's Poetics
- Written by: Aristotle
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definition and analysis of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts....
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it's a good read
- By Placeholder on 03-06-23
Written by: Aristotle
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Because Internet
- Understanding the New Rules of Language
- Written by: Gretchen McCulloch
- Narrated by: Gretchen McCulloch
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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Because Internet is for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language and why that's a good thing....
Written by: Gretchen McCulloch
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Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths of Language Usage
- Written by: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
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Many features of English sound normal to a native speaker, but linguists find them puzzling as well as revealing....
Written by: John McWhorter,
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Freud
- A Very Short Introduction
- Written by: Anthony Storr
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
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Sigmund Freud revolutionized the way in which we think about ourselves....
Written by: Anthony Storr
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Volpone
- The Fox
- Written by: Ben Jonson
- Narrated by: Flo Gibson
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a bitter, satiric comedy which concerns a wealthy, lecherous old man who pretends to be dying in order to profit from his greedy acquaintances....
Written by: Ben Jonson
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Select Epigrams from the Greek Anthology
- Written by: Various
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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This amazing collection of poetry from the famous Greek Anthology spans over 1,500 years of ancient Greek and Byzantine history. The selections in this recording were chosen and translated by famed classicist J. W. Mackail....
Written by: Various
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Louder Than Words
- The New Science of How the Mind Makes Meaning
- Written by: Benjamin K. Bergen
- Narrated by: Benjamin K. Bergen
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Whether it’s brusque, convincing, fraught with emotion, or dripping with innuendo, language is fundamentally a tool for conveying meaning....
Written by: Benjamin K. Bergen
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The Mysteries of Udolpho
- Written by: Ann Radcliffe
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 30 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The virtuous and loving Emily, the young protagonist, finds herself in the care of her aunt following the death of her father. Her aunt promptly marries the villain Montoni, a cruel and calculating man....
Written by: Ann Radcliffe
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Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue
- The Untold History of English
- Written by: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar....
Written by: John McWhorter
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The Art of Language Invention
- From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building
- Written by: David J. Peterson
- Narrated by: David J. Peterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien's creations and Klingon to today's thriving global community of conlangers....
Written by: David J. Peterson
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The History of the English Language, 2nd Edition
- Written by: Seth Lerer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Seth Lerer
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
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This course offers an overview of the English language that is literary, historical, cultural, political, and scientific in its scope....
Written by: Seth Lerer,
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You Say Potato: A Book About Accents
- Written by: Ben Crystal, David Crystal
- Narrated by: David Crystal, Ben Crystal, Jane Savage,
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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An authoritative, entertaining book about our accents and what they say about us....
Written by: Ben Crystal,
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Words on the Move
- Why English Won't - and Can't - Sit Still (Like, Literally)
- Written by: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Words on the Move opens our eyes to the surprising backstories to the words and expressions we use every day....
Written by: John McWhorter
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Our Mutual Friend
- Written by: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 31 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Perhaps Dickens' ultimate vision of a dark, macabre London and the corrupting power of money....
Written by: Charles Dickens
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Time to Talk
- What You Need to Know About Your Child's Speech and Language Development
- Written by: Michelle MacRoy-Higgins PhD, Carlyn Kolker
- Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers....
Written by: Michelle MacRoy-Higgins PhD,
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The Creating Brain
- The Neuroscience of Genius
- Written by: Nancy C. Andreasen M.D.
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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This book offers insight into what creates the creative brain as well as advice to nurture creativity in both children and adults....
Written by: Nancy C. Andreasen M.D.
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The Future of Language
- How Technology, Politics and Utopianism Are Transforming the Way We Communicate
- Written by: Dr Philip Seargeant
- Narrated by: Esh Alladi
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Shining a light on the technology currently being developed to revolutionise communication, The Future of Language distinguishes myth from reality and superstition from scientifically based prediction as it plots out the importance of language and raises questions about its future....
Written by: Dr Philip Seargeant
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The Language Hoax
- Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language
- Written by: John H. McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This short, opinionated audiobook addresses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which argues that the language we speak shapes the way we perceive the world....
Written by: John H. McWhorter
New Releases
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Says Who?
- A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words
- Written by: Anne Curzan
- Narrated by: Anne Curzan
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond “right” and “wrong” to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that’s a “real” word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable.
Written by: Anne Curzan
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Як ми говоримо
- Книжки українською
- Written by: Борис Антоненко-Давидович
- Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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Як ми говоримо — книжка, присвячена чистоті української мови. Книжка адресується тим, хто дбає про культуру мови й прагне запобігти помилковому слововживанню, перебороти лексичну розбіжність у визначенні однакових понять, уникнути невластивих українській мовній традиції зворотів і висловів.
Written by: Борис Антоненко-Давидович
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Un cerebro lleno de palabras
- Written by: Mamen Horno Chéliz
- Narrated by: Marta Begué
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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La característica más específica de nuestra especie, la que nos diferencia del resto de los animales, es la capacidad de aprender y usar lenguas, y para ello es necesario que cuente con un cerebro lleno de palabras. Desde que nos despertamos hasta que nos acostamos vivimos, convivimos y nos comunicamos a través de las palabras.
Written by: Mamen Horno Chéliz
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La crisi della narrazione
- Written by: Byung-chul Han
- Narrated by: Alberto Onofrietti
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Le narrazioni sono in crisi da tempo. Da bussole capaci di dare senso all'esistenza collettiva sono ormai diventate una merce come tutte le altre. Ridotte ad ancelle del capitalismo, si trasformano in storytelling e lo storytelling, ormai ubiquo, scade nella pubblicità, nel consumo di informazioni. L'accumulo di notizie ha preso, insomma, il posto delle storie. Dati e informazioni, però, frammentano il tempo, ci isolano e ci bloccano in un eterno presente, vuoto e privo di punti di riferimento. A diventare impossibile è la felicità stessa.
Written by: Byung-chul Han
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Кризис повествования - Как неолиберализм превратил нарративы в сторителлинг
- Written by: Бён-Чхоль Хан
- Narrated by: Игорь Гмыза
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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В этом эссе Бён-Чхоль Хан анализирует современного человека, окруженного бесконечными нарративами, повествованиями и историями. Однако, несмотря на эту бурю смыслов вокруг, мы, кажется, утратили возможность чувствовать и понимать истинное повествование — и оказались в "постнарративном мире". Цифровое общество полностью подчинено информации, и с каждым днем ускоря ется процесс «денарративизации». Поток информации, который, по сути, является бушующим океаном данных, "удушает дух" истории.
Written by: Бён-Чхоль Хан
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Deutsch – Eine Liebeserklärung
- Die zehn großen Vorzüge unserer erstaunlichen Sprache
- Written by: Prof. Dr. Roland Kaehlbrandt
- Narrated by: Alexander Gamnitzer
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Was die deutsche Sprache kann! Ein geflügeltes Wort sagt, das Leben sei zu kurz, um Deutsch zu lernen. Ganz falsch! In diesem Hörbuch zeigt Roland Kaehlbrandt anhand von zehn sympathischen und handfesten Vorzügen, wie gut die deutsche Sprache tatsächlich gebaut und wie zugänglich sie deshalb ist. Praktische Beispiele und viel Humor begleiten uns auf diesem kenntnisreichen Streifzug durch die liebenswerten und nützlichen Eigenschaften einer alten und zugleich hochlebendigen, wunderschönen Sprache. Ein Hörbuch, das uns ganz und gar verzaubern wird!
Written by: Prof. Dr. Roland Kaehlbrandt
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Says Who?
- A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words
- Written by: Anne Curzan
- Narrated by: Anne Curzan
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Our use of language naturally evolves and is a living breathing thing that reflects who we are. Says Who? offers clear, nuanced guidance that goes beyond “right” and “wrong” to empower us to make informed language choices. Never snooty or scoldy (yes, that’s a “real” word!), this book explains where the grammar rules we learned in school actually come from and reveals the forces that drive dictionary editors to label certain words as slang or unacceptable.
Written by: Anne Curzan
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Як ми говоримо
- Книжки українською
- Written by: Борис Антоненко-Давидович
- Narrated by: Світлана Соколова
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Як ми говоримо — книжка, присвячена чистоті української мови. Книжка адресується тим, хто дбає про культуру мови й прагне запобігти помилковому слововживанню, перебороти лексичну розбіжність у визначенні однакових понять, уникнути невластивих українській мовній традиції зворотів і висловів.
Written by: Борис Антоненко-Давидович
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Un cerebro lleno de palabras
- Written by: Mamen Horno Chéliz
- Narrated by: Marta Begué
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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La característica más específica de nuestra especie, la que nos diferencia del resto de los animales, es la capacidad de aprender y usar lenguas, y para ello es necesario que cuente con un cerebro lleno de palabras. Desde que nos despertamos hasta que nos acostamos vivimos, convivimos y nos comunicamos a través de las palabras.
Written by: Mamen Horno Chéliz
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La crisi della narrazione
- Written by: Byung-chul Han
- Narrated by: Alberto Onofrietti
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Le narrazioni sono in crisi da tempo. Da bussole capaci di dare senso all'esistenza collettiva sono ormai diventate una merce come tutte le altre. Ridotte ad ancelle del capitalismo, si trasformano in storytelling e lo storytelling, ormai ubiquo, scade nella pubblicità, nel consumo di informazioni. L'accumulo di notizie ha preso, insomma, il posto delle storie. Dati e informazioni, però, frammentano il tempo, ci isolano e ci bloccano in un eterno presente, vuoto e privo di punti di riferimento. A diventare impossibile è la felicità stessa.
Written by: Byung-chul Han
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Кризис повествования - Как неолиберализм превратил нарративы в сторителлинг
- Written by: Бён-Чхоль Хан
- Narrated by: Игорь Гмыза
- Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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В этом эссе Бён-Чхоль Хан анализирует современного человека, окруженного бесконечными нарративами, повествованиями и историями. Однако, несмотря на эту бурю смыслов вокруг, мы, кажется, утратили возможность чувствовать и понимать истинное повествование — и оказались в "постнарративном мире". Цифровое общество полностью подчинено информации, и с каждым днем ускоря ется процесс «денарративизации». Поток информации, который, по сути, является бушующим океаном данных, "удушает дух" истории.
Written by: Бён-Чхоль Хан
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Deutsch – Eine Liebeserklärung
- Die zehn großen Vorzüge unserer erstaunlichen Sprache
- Written by: Prof. Dr. Roland Kaehlbrandt
- Narrated by: Alexander Gamnitzer
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Was die deutsche Sprache kann! Ein geflügeltes Wort sagt, das Leben sei zu kurz, um Deutsch zu lernen. Ganz falsch! In diesem Hörbuch zeigt Roland Kaehlbrandt anhand von zehn sympathischen und handfesten Vorzügen, wie gut die deutsche Sprache tatsächlich gebaut und wie zugänglich sie deshalb ist. Praktische Beispiele und viel Humor begleiten uns auf diesem kenntnisreichen Streifzug durch die liebenswerten und nützlichen Eigenschaften einer alten und zugleich hochlebendigen, wunderschönen Sprache. Ein Hörbuch, das uns ganz und gar verzaubern wird!
Written by: Prof. Dr. Roland Kaehlbrandt