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Das glücklichste Volk

Sieben Jahre bei den Pirahã-Indianern am Amazonas

by Daniel Everett ...

Translated by Sebastian Vogel ...

Vom Missionar zum BekehrtenAls Daniel Everett 1977 mit Frau und Kindern in den brasilianischen Urwald reiste, wollte er als Missionar den Stamm der Pirahã, der ohne Errungenschaften der modernen Zivilisation an einem Nebenfluss des Amazonas lebt, zum christlichen Glauben bekehren. Er begann die Sprache zu lernen und stellte schnell fest, dass sie allen Erwartungen zuwiderläuft. Die Pirahã kennen ... Read more

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Vom Missionar zum BekehrtenAls Daniel Everett 1977 mit Frau und Kindern in den brasilianischen Urwald reiste, wollte er als Missionar den Stamm der Pirahã, der ohne Errungenschaften der modernen Zivilisation an einem Nebenfluss des Amazonas lebt, zum christlichen Glauben bekehren. Er begann die Sprache zu lernen und stellte schnell fest, dass sie allen Erwartungen zuwiderläuft. Die Pirahã kennen
... Read more
Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Series series Vintage Departures
**Part passionate memoir, part scientific exploration, a life-changing tale set among a small tribe of Amazonian Indians in Brazil that offers a riveting look into the nature of language, thought, and life itself."Immensely interesting and deeply moving.... One of the best books I have read."—Lucy Dodwell, New Scientist**A riveting account of the astonishing experiences and discoveries made by ... Read more

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**Part passionate memoir, part scientific exploration, a life-changing tale set among a small tribe of Amazonian Indians in Brazil that offers a riveting look into the nature of language, thought, and life itself."Immensely interesting and deeply moving.... One of the best books I have read."—Lucy Dodwell, New Scientist**A riveting account of the astonishing experiences and discoveries made by
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Awakened

Finding Clarity in a Noisy World

by Sam Daniel Everett ...

Discover True Clarity Amidst the ChaosIn a world brimming with constant noise and distractions, finding clarity can feel like chasing a fleeting dream. "Awakened: Finding Clarity in a Noisy World" offers you a transformative path towards rediscovering peace and purpose amidst the chaos of modern life.Immerse yourself in a journey that begins with understanding the true essence of clarity and the ... Read more

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Discover True Clarity Amidst the ChaosIn a world brimming with constant noise and distractions, finding clarity can feel like chasing a fleeting dream. "Awakened: Finding Clarity in a Noisy World" offers you a transformative path towards rediscovering peace and purpose amidst the chaos of modern life.Immerse yourself in a journey that begins with understanding the true essence of clarity and the
... Read more
Language

The Cultural Tool

by Daniel L. Everett ...

A bold and provocative study that presents language not as an innate component of the brain—as most linguists do—but as an essential tool unique to each culture worldwide.For years, the prevailing opinion among academics has been that language is embedded in our genes, existing as an innate and instinctual part of us. But linguist Daniel Everett argues that, like other tools, language was invented ... Read more

$6.99 USD

A bold and provocative study that presents language not as an innate component of the brain—as most linguists do—but as an essential tool unique to each culture worldwide.For years, the prevailing opinion among academics has been that language is embedded in our genes, existing as an innate and instinctual part of us. But linguist Daniel Everett argues that, like other tools, language was invented
... Read more
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Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes

Life and Language in the Amazonian Jungle

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrated by Daniel Everett ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal ... Read more

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Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Dark Matter of the Mind

The Culturally Articulated Unconscious

by Daniel L. Everett ...

From a linguist and anthropologist, "a fascinating argument" about culture, cognition, and the concept of human nature ( Choice).Is it in our nature to be altruistic, or evil, to make art, use tools, or create language? Is it in our nature to think in any particular way? For Daniel L. Everett, the answer is a resounding no: it isn't in our nature to do any of these things because human nature does ... Read more

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From a linguist and anthropologist, "a fascinating argument" about culture, cognition, and the concept of human nature ( Choice).Is it in our nature to be altruistic, or evil, to make art, use tools, or create language? Is it in our nature to think in any particular way? For Daniel L. Everett, the answer is a resounding no: it isn't in our nature to do any of these things because human nature does
... Read more
How Language Began

The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention

by Daniel L. Everett ...

A Buzzfeed Gift Guide Selection“Few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe [this] will be one of them.” — Edward O. WilsonAt the time of its publication, How Language Began received high acclaim for capturing the fascinating history of mankind’s most incredible creation. Deemed a “bombshell” linguist and “instant folk hero” by Tom Wolfe (Harper ... Read more

$13.69 USD

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A Buzzfeed Gift Guide Selection“Few books on the biological and cultural origin of humanity can be ranked as classics. I believe [this] will be one of them.” — Edward O. WilsonAt the time of its publication, How Language Began received high acclaim for capturing the fascinating history of mankind’s most incredible creation. Deemed a “bombshell” linguist and “instant folk hero” by Tom Wolfe (Harper
... Read more

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'No duermas, hay serpientes'

Vida y lenguaje en la Amazonia

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Translated by Catalina Martínez Muñoz ...

Series series Noema
Un misionero y filólogo aterriza en mitad de la jungla amazónica con dos objetivos: va a aprender el endiablado idioma de esa tribu casi virgen, los pirahã, a los que nadie ha conseguido entender, ni enseñar otras lenguas. Y va a traducir para ellos la Biblia y a descubrirles la fe. Así empieza una de las aventuras lingüísticas más curiosas de las que se tienen noticia: intentando aprender el ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Un misionero y filólogo aterriza en mitad de la jungla amazónica con dos objetivos: va a aprender el endiablado idioma de esa tribu casi virgen, los pirahã, a los que nadie ha conseguido entender, ni enseñar otras lenguas. Y va a traducir para ellos la Biblia y a descubrirles la fe. Así empieza una de las aventuras lingüísticas más curiosas de las que se tienen noticia: intentando aprender el
... Read more
Never Too Late

Your Guide to Online Success After 50

by Daniel Henry Everett ...

Step Confidently Into an Exciting Digital FutureAre you ready to redefine success on your own terms and embrace the boundless possibilities of the online world? This comprehensive guide is crafted specifically for those embarking on a new chapter after 50, proving that age is no barrier to achieving meaningful online income and personal fulfillment. Through relatable stories, practical strategies, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Step Confidently Into an Exciting Digital FutureAre you ready to redefine success on your own terms and embrace the boundless possibilities of the online world? This comprehensive guide is crafted specifically for those embarking on a new chapter after 50, proving that age is no barrier to achieving meaningful online income and personal fulfillment. Through relatable stories, practical strategies,
... Read more
Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit

Particularly Adapted to American Schools and Firesides

by Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, Theodore Parker, C. H. Spurgeon, Alfred Domett, Metta Victoria Victor, Bishop Whipple, George E. Pugh, Owen Meredith ...

Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit captures a rich tapestry of eloquence and humor, reflecting the literary zeitgeist of 19th-century America. The anthology stands as a testament to the variegated styles of rhetoric and wit that marked an era of dynamic cultural discourse. From soaring speeches that evoke the fervor of public life to incisive humor that mirrors ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Beadle's Dime National Speaker, Embodying Gems of Oratory and Wit captures a rich tapestry of eloquence and humor, reflecting the literary zeitgeist of 19th-century America. The anthology stands as a testament to the variegated styles of rhetoric and wit that marked an era of dynamic cultural discourse. From soaring speeches that evoke the fervor of public life to incisive humor that mirrors
... Read more
Linguistic Fieldwork

A Student Guide

by Jeanette Sakel, Daniel L. Everett ...

Series series Cambridge Textbooks in Linguistics
A handy beginner's guide, this textbook introduces the various stages of linguistic fieldwork, from the preparation of the work to the presentation of the results. Drawing on over forty years of fieldwork experience between them, in over two dozen languages, the authors pack the book with examples and anecdotes from their experiences and include practical exercises for students to test what they ... Read more

$31.99 USD

A handy beginner's guide, this textbook introduces the various stages of linguistic fieldwork, from the preparation of the work to the presentation of the results. Drawing on over forty years of fieldwork experience between them, in over two dozen languages, the authors pack the book with examples and anecdotes from their experiences and include practical exercises for students to test what they
... Read more
Audiobook

How Language Began

The Story of Humanity's Greatest Invention

by Daniel L. Everett ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Mankind has a distinct advantage over other terrestrial species: we talk to one another. But how did we acquire the most advanced form of communication on Earth? Daniel L. Everett, a "bombshell" linguist and "instant folk hero" (Tom Wolfe, Harper's), provides in this sweeping history a comprehensive examination of the evolutionary story of language, from the earliest speaking attempts by hominids
... Read more

Also available as: eBook