Language visible : unraveling the mystery of the alphabet from A to Z
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Author
Published
New York : Broadway Books, 2003.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiii, 395 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 411 SAC | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Broadway Books, 2003.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-375) and index.
Description
Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions: the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled "biographies" of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter's particular significance for modern readers, tracing its development from ancient forms, and discussing its noteworthy role in literature and other media.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sacks, D. (2003). Language visible: unraveling the mystery of the alphabet from A to Z (First edition.). Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sacks, David. 2003. Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet From A to Z. Broadway Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sacks, David. Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet From A to Z Broadway Books, 2003.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sacks, David. Language Visible: Unraveling the Mystery of the Alphabet From A to Z First edition., Broadway Books, 2003.
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