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Origin Uncertain
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Author : Anatoly Liberman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024
Origin Uncertain written by Anatoly Liberman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Education categories.
Lost origins of words revealed. We like to recount that goodbye started out as "god be with you," that whiskey comes from the Gaelic for "water of life," or that avocado originated as the Aztec word for "testicle." But there are many words with origins unknown, disputed, or so buried in old journals that they may as well be lost to the general public. In Origin Uncertain: Unraveling the Mysteries of Etymology, eminent etymologist Anatoly Liberman draws on his professional expertise and etymological database to tell the stories of less understood words such as nerd, fake, ain't, hitchhike, trash, curmudgeon, and quiz, as well as puzzling idioms like kick the bucket and pay through the nose. By casting a net so broadly, the book addresses language history, language usage (including grammar), history (both ancient and modern), religion, superstitions, and material culture. Writing in the spirit of adventure through the annals of word origins, Liberman also shows how historical linguists construct etymologies, how to evaluate competing explanations, and how to pursue further research.
Multiple Origins Uncertain Destinies
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2006-03-23
Multiple Origins Uncertain Destinies written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-23 with Social Science categories.
Given current demographic trends, nearly one in five U.S. residents will be of Hispanic origin by 2025. This major demographic shift and its implications for both the United States and the growing Hispanic population make Multiple Origins, Uncertain Destinies a most timely book. This report from the National Research Council describes how Hispanics are transforming the country as they disperse geographically. It considers their roles in schools, in the labor market, in the health care system, and in U.S. politics. The book looks carefully at the diverse populations encompassed by the term "Hispanic," representing immigrants and their children and grandchildren from nearly two dozen Spanish-speaking countries. It describes the trajectory of the younger generations and established residents, and it projects long-term trends in population aging, social disparities, and social mobility that have shaped and will shape the Hispanic experience.
An Etymological Dictionary Of The French Language
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Author : Auguste Brachet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
An Etymological Dictionary Of The French Language written by Auguste Brachet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with French language categories.
Uncertain Projective Geometry
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Author : Stephan Heuel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2004-04-29
Uncertain Projective Geometry written by Stephan Heuel and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-29 with Mathematics categories.
Algebraic projective geometry, with its multilinear relations and its embedding into Grassmann-Cayley algebra, has become the basic representation of multiple view geometry, resulting in deep insights into the algebraic structure of geometric relations, as well as in efficient and versatile algorithms for computer vision and image analysis. This book provides a coherent integration of algebraic projective geometry and spatial reasoning under uncertainty with applications in computer vision. Beyond systematically introducing the theoretical foundations from geometry and statistics and clear rules for performing geometric reasoning under uncertainty, the author provides a collection of detailed algorithms. The book addresses researchers and advanced students interested in algebraic projective geometry for image analysis, in statistical representation of objects and transformations, or in generic tools for testing and estimating within the context of geometric multiple-view analysis.
Tales From An Uncertain World
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Author : L. S. Gardiner
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2018-03-15
Tales From An Uncertain World written by L. S. Gardiner and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-15 with Nature categories.
So far, humanity hasn’t done very well in addressing the ongoing climate catastrophe. Veteran science educator L. S. Gardiner believes we can learn to do better by understanding how we’ve dealt with other types of environmental risks in the past and why we are dragging our feet in addressing this most urgent emergency. Weaving scientific facts and research together with humor and emotion, Gardiner explores human responses to erosion, earthquakes, fires, invasive species, marine degradation, volcanic eruptions, and floods in order to illuminate why we find it so challenging to deal with climate change. Insight emerges from unexpected places—a mermaid exhibit, a Magic 8 Ball, and midcentury cartoons about a future that never came to be. Instead of focusing on the economics and geopolitics of the debate over climate change, this book brings large-scale disaster to a human scale, emphasizing the role of the individual. We humans do have the capacity to deal with disasters. When we face threatening changes, we don’t just stand there pretending it isn’t so, we do something. But because we’re human, our responses aren’t always the right ones the first time—yet we can learn to do better. This book is essential reading for all who want to know how we can draw on our strengths to survive the climate catastrophe and forge a new relationship with nature.
The Fruits And Fruit Trees Of America Or The Culture Propagation And Management In The Garden And Orchard Of Fruit Trees Generally
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Author : Andrew Jackson Downing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Fruits And Fruit Trees Of America Or The Culture Propagation And Management In The Garden And Orchard Of Fruit Trees Generally written by Andrew Jackson Downing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Fruit categories.
Apples
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Author : Andrew Jackson Downing
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Apples written by Andrew Jackson Downing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with Fruit categories.
Medico Chirurgical Transactions
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Author : Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society of London
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881
Medico Chirurgical Transactions written by Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society of London and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Medicine categories.
An Etymological Dictionary Of Modern English
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Author : Ernest Weekley
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1967-01-01
An Etymological Dictionary Of Modern English written by Ernest Weekley and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967-01-01 with Reference categories.
Volume 1 of a two-volume work. This classic reference contains most of the more common words used in everyday English conversation, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, coined words and foreign words common in English. Roots are identified, cross-references to words with similar roots are listed and colloquial usages and alternate spellings are given. "Notable for its readable historical discussions, apt citations and jargonless clarity"--Saturday Review.
Oxford Dictionary Of Modern Slang
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Author : John Ayto
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2010-02-11
Oxford Dictionary Of Modern Slang written by John Ayto and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-11 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Offering coverage of over 6,000 slang words and expressions from the Cockney 'abaht' to the American term 'zowie', this is the most authoritative dictionary of slang from the 20th and 21st centuries.