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The English Is Coming! : How One Language Is Sweeping the World by Leslie Dunton-Downer (2010, Hardcover)
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English has fast become the number one language for everything from business and science to diplomacy and social networking. Worldwide, non-native speakers of English now outnumber natives three to one. Through the fascinating stories of 30 English words used and understood in every corner of the globe, The English is Coming takes readers on an eye-opening journey across culture and commerce, war and peace, time and space. Perfect for culture buffs, armchair travellers and language lovers alike.Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-101439176655
ISBN-139781439176658
eBay Product ID (ePID)79891467
Product Key Features
Number of Pages326 Pages
Publication NameEnglish Is Coming! : How One Language Is Sweeping the World
LanguageEnglish
SubjectWomen, Rich & Famous, Social History, General, Linguistics / Etymology
Publication Year2010
TypeNot Available
AuthorLeslie Dunton-Downer
Subject AreaBiography & Autobiography, Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2010-025230
Reviews"With fresh wit and original research, The English Is Coming! beckons the reader on a global safari of English. Both casual tourists and experienced hands will delight in stories that surprise on almost every page. Tracking expertly between the past and the present, between linguistic details and global history, Leslie Dunton-Downer ends with a tantalizing glimpse into that most elusive quarry-the future of English." -Daniel Donoghue, John P. Marquand Professor of English, Harvard University and author of Lady Godiva: A Literary History of the Legend, "An ardent, spirited look at what is increasingly considered the worldrs"s language." -Kirkus Reviews, "Dunton-Downer is persuasive and, better yet, entertaining. She's an affable and learned guide to the history and future of Global English. Her skillful, humorous and thoroughly absorbing book shows us that the English language has always been polyglot, and it continues to evolve into a mirror for our global community." -- BookPage, "An ardent, spirited look at what is increasingly considered the world's language." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Chockablock with facts, figures and interesting tidbits, this is no stodgy history lesson. "The Washington Post, "[Dunton-Downer] explores how the spread of English has led the language, and its speakers, down some fascinating paths--with intense implications for English's future. . . Strongly recommended." -- Library Journal, "A fascinating intellectual romp through the past and the future of the English language. Like the best cocktail party conversation you've ever had, this book is smart, engaging, unpredictable, and leaves you wanting more. Leslie Dunton-Downer has created a masterpiece. If you like words, you will love this book." -Steven D. Levitt, coauthor ofFreakonomics, "[Dunton-Downer] explores how the spread of English has led the language, and its speakers, down some fascinating paths-with intense implications for English's future. . . Strongly recommended." - Library Journal, "An Ardent, Spirited Look at What Is Increasingly Considered the World's Language."-- Kirkus Reviews, "A fascinating intellectual romp through the past and the future of the English language. Like the best cocktail party conversation you've ever had, this book is smart, engaging, unpredictable, and leaves you wanting more. Leslie Dunton-Downer has created a masterpiece. If you like words, you will love this book." -- Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics, "Chockablock with facts, figures and interesting tidbits, this is no stodgy history lesson. " --The Washington Post, "The SecretLanguage of Your Bodyteaches you how to listen to the messagesyour body gives and leads you step-by-step to create great health throughsimple but effective healing methods and principles. Inna Segal explains anddemonstrates how your thoughts, energy, and emotions affect your health, soyour body's wisdom won't be a secret anymore but a powerful guide to transformevery area of your life."?Jack Canfield, co-author of theChicken Soup for the Soulseries andauthor ofThe Success Principles, "You don't have to be a 'word person' to find Leslie Dunton-Downer's book engaging, illuminating, and even exciting. With ingenious analogies and a healthy dose of humor, she gives us a timely look at the English language--past, present, and future--that's full of surprising insights and unexpected fun." -- Kitty Burns Florey, author of Sister Bernadette's Barking Dog: The Quirky History and Lost Art of Diagramming Sentences, "The Secret Language of Your Bodytruly is the essential guideto restoring your body to its healthiest state and assist you to heal yourlife. Inna Segal offers invaluable insights into the underlying causes ofillness and disease and provides practical advice, which will undoubtedly empowermany to self-heal. So read on and learn from the wisdom of this book, which canguide you to the life you were truly meant to live."?Bernie S.Siegel, MD, bestsellingauthor ofLove, Medicine & Miracles, "With fresh wit and original research, The English Is Coming! beckons the reader on a global safari of English. Both casual tourists and experienced hands will delight in stories that surprise on almost every page. Tracking expertly between the past and the present, between linguistic details and global history, Leslie Dunton-Downer ends with a tantalizing glimpse into that most elusive quarry--the future of English." --Daniel Donoghue, John P. Marquand Professor of English, Harvard University and author of Lady Godiva: A Literary History of the Legend, "An easy-to-use practical guide forestablishing a relationship with your own body and its healing potential. Thisbook offers you user-friendly tools to participate in your own healing.TheSecret Language of Your Bodyis an inspiring guide for learning tocommunicate effectively with our own bodies."?Brandon Bays, bestselling authorofThe Journey, "You don't have to be ill tobenefit from this remarkable book. Ms. Segal provides simple but powerfulexercises that help you connect with your body and inner wisdom, to promotephysical, mental, and emotional healing at the deepest level, allowing you tolive a happy, healthy, and more abundant life."?Hyla Cass, MD, author ofNatural Highs, former assistant clinicalprofessor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine, "[Dunton-Downer] explores how the spread of English has led the language, and its speakers, down some fascinating paths--with intense implications for English's future. . . Strongly recommended."-- Library Journal, "[Dunton-Downer] explores how the spread of English has led the language, and its speakers, down some fascinating paths--with intense implications for English's future. . . Strongly recommended." -- Library Journal, "A fascinating intellectual romp through the past and the future of the English language. Like the best cocktail party conversation you've ever had, this book is smart, engaging, unpredictable, and leaves you wanting more. Leslie Dunton-Downer has created a masterpiece. If you like words, you will love this book." - Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics, "With fresh wit and original research,The English Is Coming!beckons the reader on a global safari of English. Both casual tourists and experienced hands will delight in stories that surprise on almost every page. Tracking expertly between the past and the present, between linguistic details and global history, Leslie Dunton-Downer ends with a tantalizing glimpse into that most elusive quarry-the future of English."-Daniel Donoghue, John P. Marquand Professor of English, Harvard University and author ofLady Godiva: A Literary History of the Legend, "Chockablock with facts, figures and interesting tidbits, this is no stodgy history lesson. " -The Washington Post, "Dunton-Downer is persuasive and, better yet, entertaining. She's an affable and learned guide to the history and future of Global English. Her skillful, humorous and thoroughly absorbing book shows us that the English language has always been polyglot, and it continues to evolve into a mirror for our global community." -- BookPage, "Dunton-Downer is persuasive and, better yet, entertaining. She's an affable and learned guide to the history and future of Global English. Her skillful, humorous and thoroughly absorbing book shows us that the English language has always been polyglot, and it continues to evolve into a mirror for our global community."-BookPage, "An Ardent, Spirited Look at What Is Increasingly Considered the World's Language."-Kirkus Reviews, "A fascinating intellectual romp through the past and the future of the English language. Like the best cocktail party conversation you've ever had, this book is smart, engaging, unpredictable, and leaves you wanting more. Leslie Dunton-Downer has created a masterpiece. If you like words, you will love this book." -- Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics, "[Dunton-Downer] explores how the spread of English has led the language, and its speakers, down some fascinating paths-with intense implications for Englishrs"s future. . . Strongly recommended." -Library Journal, "You don't have to be a ?word person' to find Leslie Dunton-Downer's book engaging, illuminating, and even exciting. With ingenious analogies and a healthy dose of humor, she gives us a timely look at the English language--past, present, and future--that's full of surprising insights and unexpected fun." --Kitty Burns Florey, author ofSister Bernadette's Barking Dog: The Quirky History and Lost Art of Diagramming Sentences, "I was a skeptic at first look. ButI tried it and discovered this to be a magical book. Quite simply, it works andit can heal you."?Roger Cole, MD, cancer and palliativecare specialist, bestselling author ofMissionof Love, "Livid, pissed off, torn up inside,heartache, bone weary, jaundiced, gut wrenching, blood boiling, pain in theneck, stab in the back, take my breath away, rash decision, sick to death; ourlanguage is alive with ancient wisdom about the origin of many illnesses.The Secret Language of Your Bodyallowsyou to recognize and set yourself free from the toxic effects of unconsciousbeliefs and emotions, and start on a path of self-healing."?Robin Youngson,MD, founder of the Centre for Compassion in Healthcare, "The SecretLanguage of Your Bodyis thrilling and right on target! My fondesthope is that people all over the planet will take this message of healing intotheir hearts and bodies and become vibrantly well!"?Christiane Northrup, MD, bestselling author ofWomen's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, "Dunton-Downer is persuasive and, better yet, entertaining. She's an affable and learned guide to the history and future of Global English. Her skillful, humorous and thoroughly absorbing book shows us that the English language has always been polyglot, and it continues to evolve into a mirror for our global community." - BookPage, "An ardent, spirited look at what is increasingly considered the world's language." -- Kirkus Reviews, "You don't have to be a 'word person' to find Leslie Dunton-Downer's book engaging, illuminating, and even exciting. With ingenious analogies and a healthy dose of humor, she gives us a timely look at the English language-past, present, and future-that's full of surprising insights and unexpected fun." - Kitty Burns Florey, author of Sister Bernadette's Barking Dog: The Quirky History and Lost Art of Diagramming Sentences, "A fascinating intellectual romp through the past and the future of the English language. Like the best cocktail party conversation you've ever had, this book is smart, engaging, unpredictable, and leaves you wanting more. Leslie Dunton-Downer has created a masterpiece. If you like words, you will love this book." - Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal420.9
Intended AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberPn1992.4
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