Kategoria BISAC: Language Arts & Disciplines >> Alphabets & Writing Systems

This book examines the epistemological assumptions about language and writing that were persistent throughout the course of imperial Chinese history (with an emphasis on the Han dynasty, when the core theories were established) and critically compares them to the history of European discourse on the abstract notion of ideography (from Plato to Champollion).

Color the Alphabet is an A-Z Coloring Book for grown-ups that includes all 26 letters of the alphabet in detailed coloring pages.

It contains 40 pages of unique artwork:

• 26 full size coloring pages, each containing a single letter from A-Z
• 26 half size designs over 13 coloring pages. Each page includes 2 designs with a letter each from A-Z. All but a few designs are different to the full size designs.
• 1 bonus coloring page with a mix of letters hidden in the design.

26 full size coloring pages
Each page...

This book examines the materiality of writing. It adopts a multimodal approach to argue that writing as we know it is only a small part of the myriad gestures we make, practices we engage in, and media we use in the process of trace-making. Taking a broad view of the act of writing, the volume features contributions from both established and up-and-coming scholars from around the world and incorporates a range of methodological and theoretical perspectives, from fields such as linguistics, philosophy, psychology of perception, design, and semiotics. This interdisciplinary framework allows...

My First ABC Christmas Picture Book

Learning can be very fun, especially when you combine it with Christmas. This beautiful alphabet book has big and bright images. Each letter is associated with a simple word. For example, S is for Santa Claus.

This book is perfect for toddlers, early learners, and preschool.

About the Author
Mary K. Smith is a mother, a storyteller, and a kid at heart. During her childhood, her grandmother filled her imagination about stories of unicorns, fairies, and princesses. Those stories found a special place in her heart...