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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A marvelous new novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Lowland and Interpreter of Maladies—her first in nearly a decade—about a woman questioning her place in the world, wavering between stasis and movement, between the need to belong and the...

Where do our modern English words come from? And what do their long histories tell us about our own ideas and the wider world? On Original Public Meaning, we unearth the ancient foundations of our language and consider how its vast, rich literature—fiction, essays, science, and more—can help us savor our words today.

BRD Meaning Matters Welcome to "BRD Meaning Matters," the perfect podcast for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary and understanding. Each episode simplifies and explains the meanings of English words, providing valuable insights and practical examples. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, our podcast is the ideal tool to enhance your command of the English language. Join us and transform your English learning experience with clear and accessible explanations. Discover the meanings of English words and broaden your knowledge with "BRD Meaning Matters"!

In 1799, a French Army officer was rebuilding the defenses of a fort on the banks of the Nile when he discovered an ancient stele fragment bearing a decree inscribed in three different scripts. So begins one of the most familiar tales in Egyptology - that of the Rosetta Stone and the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs. This book draws on fresh archival evidence to provide a major new account of how the English polymath Thomas Young and the French philologist Jean-François Champollion vied to be the first to solve the riddle of the Rosetta.

Dive into the fascinating world of German language and culture with One Hundred Quirky German Idioms and What They Really Mean by Johann Kluge. This engaging and entertaining book is your ultimate guide to understanding the colorful expressions that make German so unique. From "biting the grass" to "stepping on someone's tie," you'll discover the hidden meanings behind these playful phrases that leave language learners both puzzled and delighted.