Daily Archives: September 10, 2020

The Fire Next Time

Posted on September 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

It has always struck me as a bit daring and misconceived that those who would rely on the symbol of a rainbow to claim the promise that God will not destroy the world again by flood do not take heed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Don’t Believe A Word

Posted on September 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

Don’t Believe A Word: The Surprising Truth About Language, by David Shariatmadari It would be best, in fact, to believe very little from this author about language. This book basically consists of various attempts on the part of the author … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Babel: Around The World In Twenty Languages

Posted on September 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

Babel: Around The World In Twenty Languages, by Gaston Dorren This is a deeply interesting book, but it’s not really as diverse as one would think. The author explores the top twenty languages in terms of the number of speakers, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How You Say It

Posted on September 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

How You Say It: Why You Talk The Way You Do–And What It Says About You, by Katherine D. Kinzler Unfortunately, the study of linguistics is all too deeply tied with questions of identity and politics, and those are issues … Continue reading →

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