This bold and accessible study of human languages and communication explores issues which are at the forefront of today's globalized society. The human species

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

Demonstrates that the Oxford English Dictionary is an international product in both its content and its making.

In early 2012, the global scientific community erupted with news that the elusive Higgs boson had likely been found, providing potent validation for the Standar

From Babel to Babble . . . Everyone is Speaking English In 2007, the English language passed the million-word mark. That shouldn't come as a surprise since over