{"product_id":"a-date-with-language-fascinating-facts-events-and-stories-for-every-day-of-the-year-9781851246113","title":"A Date with Language: Fascinating Facts, Events and Stories for Every Day of the Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this book, David Crystal presents a collection of 366 stories, events, and facts about language, covering a wide range of topics such as pronunciation, orthography, grammar, vocabulary, and language use in various fields. The book includes contributions from literary and linguistic writers, poets, and global institutions, as well as the creations of language enthusiasts. Each day offers insights and examples to enliven language enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the extraordinary breadth and creativity of language. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 October 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bodleian Library\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this remarkable and eclectic compilation of 366 tales, events, and facts about language, David Crystal offers a fascinating selection of insights from literary and linguistic scholars, poets, and global institutions, as well as the quirky and delightful creations of language enthusiasts. The daily treatment showcases the vast scope of the subject, ranging from 'Morse Code Day' to 'Talk Like William Shatner Day,' from forensic phonetics used to catch serial killers to heroines of speed reading, and covering writers from various eras and cultures, including William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Emily Dickinson, Toni Morrison, R. K. Narayan, Wole Soyinka, and many more. Some days focus on pronunciation, orthography, grammar, or vocabulary. Others explore the way language is used in science, religion, politics, broadcasting, publishing, the Internet, and the arts. There are days that recognize the achievements of language study, such as in language teaching, speech therapy, deaf education, and forensic science, as well as technological progress, from the humble pencil to digital software. Several days celebrate individual languages, such as those recognized as 'official' by the United Nations, but not forgetting those spoken by small communities, along with their associated cultural identities. A celebration of the remarkable creativity of all who have illuminated our understanding of language, this book is an ideal choice for anyone seeking to add an extra layer of interest to their language day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 692g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 x 160 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781851246113\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Crystal","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44636278751482,"sku":"9781851246113","price":19.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697191817871_book.jpg?v=1697287488","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-date-with-language-fascinating-facts-events-and-stories-for-every-day-of-the-year-9781851246113","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}