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This book discusses the major Native American languages used by tribes in various regions and how some of their words have been incorporated into the English language today.
Collects one hundred reflections by prominent authors, politicians, actors, musicians, and celebrities on a book that changed their lives.
Prior to becoming a "melting pot" of many languages, the continents of North and South America were already home to a variety of Native American tribes, each with its own language. What's more, subsets of tribes often had their own dialects, sometimes making communication between...
The Elements of a Home reveals the fascinating stories behind more than 60 everyday household objects and furnishings. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities. With tales from the kitchen, the bedro...
"THE HOTTEST NEW BOOK FROM ICELAND IS WOMAN AT 1,000 DEGREES . . . What a story it is, one worth reading to further understand the complexity of World War II-and to enjoy the quick wit of a woman you won't forget." -Bethanne Patrick, The Washington Post "I live here alone i...
"Extremely funny." -Bethanne Patrick, The Washington Post An exuberant comedy of manners set in the world of digital media, Sociable is a deliciously irreverent satire about the capriciousness of internet fame, the bewildering sexual mores of online dating, the preening male ego ...