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Roughly half the world's population speaks languages derived from a shared linguistic source known as Proto-Indo-European. But who were the early speakers of this ancient mother tongue, and how did they manage to spread it around the globe? The Horse, the Wheel, and Language solves a puzzle that has vexed scholars for two centuries and recovers a magnificent and influential civilization from the past. 

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

With dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson—the acclaimed author of The Lost Continent—brilliantly explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language. From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog...

“A fascinating look at how we talk about women. . . . Dense with information and anecdotes, Mother Tongue touches on the hilarious and the devastating, with ample dashes of an ingredient so painfully absent from most discussions of sex and gender: humor.” ―Lisa Selin Davis, The Washington...

Renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence. Parents have an important task: figure out who their child...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2018 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 'Elegantly written, wittily constructed . . . My science book of the year.' Robin McKie, Observer, 'Best Books of 2018' She Has Her Mother’s Laugh presents a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to...

"Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children--and the adults who love them." --Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts. A book that offers hope and a pathway to success for parents, teachers, psychologists, and child development...

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century, and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York.

No more dumbing down and invalidating the experiences of daughters of NMs. No more talk of the loving and caring mother in a space that’s supposed to be for healing daughters of NMs. Whether or not you have a narcissistic mother, everyone should learn about them. By becoming aware of and recognizing their traits and behavior, you could help save the life of a child. Other books on daughters of narcissistic mothers on the market are more self-help and psychologically oriented, while this audiobook is more scholarly and sociological, and considers the social forces at play.

Bloomsbury presents American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley, read by Colum McCann, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristen Rock. An extraordinary story of grace, forgiveness and moral courage' Patrick Radden Keefe A 2024 HIGHLIGHT IN THE OBSERVER, GUARDIAN AND IRISH TIMES AN IMMEDIATE...

Owen Wister (July 14, 1860-July 21, 1938) was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing a biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the novel The Virginian, in which Wister created the archetypal cowboy.

THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 2025 ‘The best memoir you will read all year’ NICK HORNBY ‘A triumph – a meditation on writing, suicide, guilt and silence’ GUARDIAN ‘Curious and idiosyncratic and enjoyable’ ZADIE SMITH...

This delightful anthology is a timeless collection of poems chosen by Classic FM listeners. With humorous limericks, romantic sonnets, traditional and modern classics, this book is a true refelction of the greatest and best-loved verse. Discover poems for special occasions, as well as poems to...

Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an...

This album contains 500+ phrases of everyday spoken isiXhosa. Phrases are said first in English and then by a mother-tongue isiXhosa speaker. The phrases cover greetings, expressing yourself and a variety of everyday situations. The album grows your listening ability with the language. If you take the opportunity to repeat after the isiXhosa speak, it will also support your pronunciation efforts.

With the birth of their son Conner, Lanya and Todd McKittrick discovered they were parenting a finicky baby who loved bright colors, expressive faces, and touch. But when Lanya and Todd noticed Conner wasn't reacting to loud sounds, their pediatrician's tests revealed their son was profoundly deaf. The McKittricks immersed themselves in the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, seeking every resource to give Conner advantages.

Helping Your Child Find the Right College is a quick, easy listen for anyone new to the college process or anyone overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. This mother’s guide gets right to the point with a bit of sarcasm and humor thrown in to keep it light. Get helpful advice, lessons learned and many points of consideration to help you navigate the process and maybe even make some memories along the way.

“An upbeat chronicle of [Clavel’s] children’s school experiences in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo…[offering] advice about vetting schools and enriching children’s education.” —Kirkus Reviews “An intriguing volume on the differences in global education.” —Library Journal A...

Bloomsbury presents The Last Word, written and read by Ben Macintyre 'A sprinkling of delightful nuggets about the uses and abuses of the English Language' Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year '[There are] myriad delights in Ben Macintyre's musings on language' The Times, Books of the Year...

Are you a carrier of Fragile X Syndrome? Do you have a child or loved one with Fragile X Syndrome? This honest and raw book will allow you to see through new eyes the challenges and joys of life in the Fragile X world. I don’t have all the answers, but I’m writing this book for those that want to see someone walking the same road, finding joy in an arduous journey, and sharing experiences for others to learn from.