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The Unfolding of Language: An Evolutionary Tour of Mankind's Greatest InventionBlending the spirit of Eats, Shoots & Leaves with the science of The Language Instinct, an original inquiry into the development of that most essential and mysterious of human creations: Language Language is mankind's greatest invention except, of course, that it was never invented. So begins linguist Guy Deutscher's enthralling investigation into the genesis and evolution of language. If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of man
Blending the spirit of Eats, Shoots & Leaves with the science of The Language Instinct, an original inquiry into the development of that most essential-and mysterious-of human creations: Language
Language is mankind's greatest invention-except, of course, that it was never invented. So begins linguist Guy Deutscher's enthralling investigation into the genesis and evolution of language. If we started off with rudimentary utterances on the level of man throw spear, how did we end up with sophisticated grammars, enormous vocabularies, and intricately nuanced degrees of meaning? Drawing on recent groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, Deutscher exposes the elusive forces of creation at work in human communication, giving us fresh insight into how language emerges, evolves, and decays. He traces the evolution of linguistic complexity from an early Me Tarzan stage to such elaborate single-word constructions as the Turkish sehirlilestiremediklerimizdensiniz (you are one of those whom we couldn't turn into a town dweller). Arguing that destruction and creation in language are intimately entwined, Deutscher shows how these processes are continuously in operation, generating new words, new structures, and new meanings. As entertaining as it is erudite, The Unfolding of Language moves nimbly from ancient Babylonian to American idiom, from the central role of metaphor to the staggering triumph of design that is the Semitic verb, to tell the dramatic story and explain the genius behind a uniquely human faculty.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Owl Books (NY)
Published: 05/02/2006
ISBN: 9780805080124
Pages: 358
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.44w x 1.01d
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Makes bar soap better
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I recently switched back to bar soap because I wanted to save money on bath products, having to shower twice a day at work during the pandemic. These little pouches are soft, but have enough fiber to be mildly exfoliating but not abrasive. The rubbing motion of the fiber on the soap bar while washing actually increases the lather beyond what you would get with the bar alone. The sisal fiber also absorbs the oils and scents of the bar, and I noticed that the smell of the soap was stronger on my skin after showering. I am a man, and it is soft enough for your face and naughty bits. You also don’t waste any soap, as the pouch holds your bar even after it shrinks down and breaks. It also hangs conveniently on my shower rack. I have been using Dove white beauty bars with these pouches and I have noticed my skin is noticeably less dry and softer. NOTE: the pouches do have a slight odor like hay or dry wood when they come out of the box (there is a warning on the package), but it goes away quickly on your first use. If you use bar soap you should definitely give these a try!
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★★★★★ 3
Works, but not as well as a plastic one
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Easy to scrub with and not uncomfortable to use.
When it dries out, it has an unpleasant texture and sometimes discoloration.
I dropped this one less often than my plastic ones thanks to the durable cord making grip easier.
It's more difficult to get to lather than plastic equivalents, so you'll waste a little water if that's a concern.
Overall an easy to use product, but a little harder to use than a plastic one.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product at a fair price
Color: 5 Pack
Love these, no plastic and feel like it helps exfoliate. Perfect size and thickness for larger man size bars.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Well-made
Color: 5 Pack
Well-made bag. Keeps the soap in and doubles as a washcloth.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Pretty good for price
Color: 5 Pack
Super nice! It makes my skin feel soft. The only thing is that it starts to get gray. I tried hand washing it, and putting it through the wash and it doesn’t come out.
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