The Alphabet That Changed The World

Author : Stan Tenen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781556437236

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The Alphabet That Changed the World by Stan Tenen Pdf

Rabbinic tradition asserts that every letter of every word of the Torah is a word in itself. Author Stan Tenen demonstrates that each letter is also a hand gesture, and it is at this level that Hebrew forms a natural universal language. All people, including children before they speak and people without sight, make natural use of these gestures. In The Alphabet That Changed the World, Tenen examines the Hebrew text of Genesis and its relationship to the alphabet. He shows how each letter is both concept and gesture, with the form of the gesture matching the function of the concept. There is thus an implicit relationship between the physical world of function and the conscious world of concept. Using over 200 color illustrations, Tenen demonstrates geometric metaphor as the best framework for understanding the deepest meaning of the text. Such geometry models embryonic growth and self-organization and the core of many healing and meditative practices. Many subjects in contemporary science were derived from the methods and means available to the ancients; The Alphabet That Changed the World makes this authoritative recovery of the “science of consciousness” in Genesis accessible for the first time to the contemporary reading public.

Author : Lola Willow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648073963

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The Alphabet That Changed the World by Lola Willow Pdf

Author : Eva Chen
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250245625

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A Is for Awesome! by Eva Chen Pdf

Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You—and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is back with an alphabet board book depicting feminist icons in A Is for Awesome: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World, featuring spirited illustrations by Derek Desierto.

Author : Leonard Shlain
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0140196013

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The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by Leonard Shlain Pdf

This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind.

Author : Judith Flanders
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781541675063

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A Place for Everything by Judith Flanders Pdf

From a New York Times-bestselling historian comes the story of how the alphabet ordered our world. A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling characters, such as industrious and enthusiastic early adopter Samuel Pepys and dedicated alphabet champion Denis Diderot. But though even George Washington was a proponent, many others stuck to older forms of classification -- Yale listed its students by their family's social status until 1886. And yet, while the order of the alphabet now rules -- libraries, phone books, reference books, even the order of entry for the teams at the Olympic Games -- it has remained curiously invisible. With abundant inquisitiveness and wry humor, historian Judith Flanders traces the triumph of alphabetical order and offers a compendium of Western knowledge, from A to Z. A Times (UK) Best Book of 2020

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241387900

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F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment by Anonim Pdf

This bright and bold dictionary of twenty-six thought-provoking words from A-Z is perfect for equipping girls, boys and everyone with the words they need to empower themselves. Including: Activism: trying to change something important by making your voice heard Brainpower: your ability to come up with brilliant ideas Compassion: caring about other people's suffering Diversity: including all kinds of different people Equality: when everyone is treated in the same way Feminism: fighting for equality between girls, boys and everyone With bright and inclusive artwork from illustrator Carolyn Suzuki, F is for Feminism is a great conversation starter, and will inspire and motivate activists of all ages.

Author : Johanna Drucker
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226815800

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Inventing the Alphabet by Johanna Drucker Pdf

The first comprehensive intellectual history of alphabet studies. Inventing the Alphabet provides the first account of two-and-a-half millennia of scholarship on the alphabet. Drawing on decades of research, Johanna Drucker dives into sometimes obscure and esoteric references, dispelling myths and identifying a pantheon of little-known scholars who contributed to our modern understandings of the alphabet, one of the most important inventions in human history. Beginning with Biblical tales and accounts from antiquity, Drucker traces the transmission of ancient Greek thinking about the alphabet’s origin and debates about how Moses learned to read. The book moves through the centuries, finishing with contemporary concepts of the letters in alpha-numeric code used for global communication systems. Along the way, we learn about magical and angelic alphabets, antique inscriptions on coins and artifacts, and the comparative tables of scripts that continue through the development of modern fields of archaeology and paleography. This is the first book to chronicle the story of the intellectual history through which the alphabet has been “invented” as an object of scholarship.

Author : John Man
Publisher : Random House
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409045335

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Alpha Beta by John Man Pdf

The idea behind the alphabet - that language with all its wealth of meaning can be recorded with a few meaningless signs - is an extraordinary one. So extraordinary, in fact, that it has occurred only once in human history: in Egypt about 4000 years ago. Alpha Beta follows the emergence of the western alphabet as it evolved into its present form, contributing vital elements to our sense of identity along the way. The Israelites used it to define their God, the Greeks to capture their myths, the Romans to display their power. And today, it seems on the verge of yet another expansion through the internet. Tracking the alphabet as it leaps from culture to culture, John Man weaves discoveries, mysteries and controversies into a story of fundamental historical significance.

Author : Cynthia Chin-Lee
Publisher : Charlesbridge
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781607341789

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Amelia to Zora by Cynthia Chin-Lee Pdf

Profiles the lives of twenty-six women who, through their acts and deeds, helped shape and change the world during their lifetime, including pilot Amelia Earhart and anthropologist Zora Neal Hurston.

Author : Matthew Elkin
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781502632913

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The 100 Inventions That Changed the World by Matthew Elkin Pdf

This mind-blowing volume explores the fascinating stories behind innovations that play an integral part in our lives. From cement to LEDs and the alphabet to 3D printing, the book explains the science behind ground-breaking inventions while emphasizing the evolution of the scientific method. The book is packed with full-color photographs, interesting facts, and important vocabulary terms.

Author : Raj Haldar,Chris Carpenter
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781492695332

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P Is for Pterodactyl by Raj Haldar,Chris Carpenter Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller! A "raucous trip through the odd corners of our alphabet." —The New York Times Let's get real—the English language is bizarre. A might be for apple, but it's also for aisle and aeons. Why does the word "gnat" start with a G but the word "knot" doesn't start with an N? It doesn't always make sense, but don't let these rule-breaking silent letters defeat you! This whimsical, funky book from Raj Haldar (aka rapper Lushlife) turns the traditional idea of an alphabet book on its head, poking fun at the most mischievous words in the English language and demonstrating how to pronounce them. Fun and informative for word nerds of all ages!

Author : Larry Verstraete
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781585366255

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S is for Scientists by Larry Verstraete Pdf

What clutter-busting need was behind the invention of the World Wide Web? Which stain-fighting chemical got its start when a lab assistant dropped a beaker on a lab floor? In S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet, the origins behind some of the most important scientific discoveries are explored. Budding young scientists will learn what Galileo witnessed in a church that led to his theory of measurement; how biologist Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, helped to spur the first call to action in the environmental movement; and why Ivan Pavlov's study of a drooling dog laid the foundations for a new branch of psychology. From discoveries that fundamentally changed scientific methods to everyday inventions that are now taken for granted, S is for Scientists sheds light on the events and people who have shaped our lives today. A former teacher, Larry Verstraete now spends his time writing, visiting schools and libraries, and presenting at conferences and festivals. S is for Scientists: A Discovery Alphabet is his second picture book with Sleeping Bear Press. He lives in Winnipeg. David Geister's fascination with American history is celebrated in his work, and his paintings have been featured in The Saturday Evening Post. Dave's books for Sleeping Bear Press include B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet and Riding to Washington. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Author : John Man
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Alphabet
ISBN : 0747271364

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Alpha Beta by John Man Pdf

The epic story of the evolution of the alphabet, from man's earliest scratches on bone to the digital age and beyond

Author : Keltie Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1554512425

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Animals that Changed the World by Keltie Thomas Pdf

An exploration of the ways in which animals--from dogs to dolphins, sheep to silkworms--have changed the course of human history.

Author : Spike Lee,Tonya Lewis Lee
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442432994

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Giant Steps to Change the World by Spike Lee,Tonya Lewis Lee Pdf

“On some days your dreams may seem too far away to realize… Listen to the whispers of those that came before...” People throughout history have taken giant steps toward improving the world—but even the smallest step makes a difference. A wonderful and inspiring gift, Giant Steps to Change the World encourages readers to follow in the footsteps of those who came before, to reject fears of inadequacy, and to ponder what they can contribute to society.