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'We were never born to read' begins Maryanne Wolf in this pathbreaking exploration of how our brains learnt to read. 'No specific genes ever dictated reading's development. Human beings invented reading only a few thousand years ago. And with this invention, we changed the very organization of our brain, which in turn expanded the ways we were able to think, which altered the intellectual evolution of our species'. From the history of the earliest known examples of written language, to whether reading online really is making us 'stupider', and why dyslexia can be a gift, "Proust and the Squid" will ensure you never again take for granted your ability to absorb the written word.

Language Learning >> General Learning & Reference >> Reading skillsLanguage Learning >> Linguistics >> LiteracyPhilosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences >> Cultural Studies >> History of ideasPhilosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences >> Psychology >> Cognition & cognitive psychology Publisher: Icon Books Ltd Publication Date: 06/11/2008 ISBN-13: 9781848310308 Details: Type: Paperback Format: Books

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Good Sellers Comments: Crease to cover. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team.	The Perfect Used Book Store Available Qty: 1 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£2.29 Earns 9 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £5.24 Add to Basket
New Sellers Comments: UK SELLER _In Stock_ Immediate Dispatch in protective packaging_Cover May Vary UK SELLER _In Stock_ Immediate Dispatch in protective packaging_Tel: 01908 584 386_Cover May Vary.	eBookMole Available Qty: 67 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£2.32 Earns 9 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £5.27 Add to Basket
Very Good Sellers Comments: 320 p. Audience: General/trade.	Accent Available Qty: 1 Spain	From Spain £4.00 5-14 business days	£5.95 Earns 23 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £9.95 Add to Basket
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New Sellers Comments: 320 pages.	StratfordBooks Available Qty: 1 United Kingdom	From United Kingdom £2.95 3-10 business days	£8.48 Earns 33 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £11.43 Add to Basket
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Very Good Sellers Comments: Very nice copy.	DDbooks Available Qty: 1 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£54.10 Earns 216 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £62.25 Add to Basket
New Sellers Comments: Format: Other. Brand New, Perfect Condition. May Ship From Overseas, Allow Additional Delivery Time.	Papa Media Available Qty: 1 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£58.56 Earns 234 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £66.71 Add to Basket
New Sellers Comments: None	More Books Available Qty: 2 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£61.09 Earns 244 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £69.24 Add to Basket
New Sellers Comments: Great customer service. You will be happy!	booklab Available Qty: 2 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£64.80 Earns 259 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £72.95 Add to Basket
Fine/Like New Sellers Comments: Close to new condidtion.	DDbooks Available Qty: 1 United States	From United States £8.15 21-28 business days	£67.19 Earns 268 Foyalty points Price including delivery to the UK = £75.34 Add to Basket

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Crease to cover. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team.

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£2.95 3-10 business days

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Earns 9 Foyalty points

Price including delivery to the UK = £5.24

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