{"product_id":"talk-talk-talk-decoding-the-mysteries-of-speech-paperback","title":"Talk Talk Talk: Decoding the Mysteries of Speech - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJay Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a mixture of erudition and humor, Canadian radio personality Jay Ingram discusses the sociology of talking: the dynamics of conversation, men and women's different propensities for interrupting, and even the proper use of \"you know.\" But he also delves into the mystery-riddled physiology of talking. While we now know that certain areas of the brain seem to control specific aspects of speech--from articulating words to creating meaningful sentences--how do scientists explain the extraordinary case of the young stroke victim who lost only the words for fruits and vegetables? Is it possible that the ability to talk is actually encoded in our genes, as some scientists believe? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the language roots of North America to the speech differences between Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons, from modern children creating whole new languages in one generation to Freudian slips, from talking to yourself to speaking in tongues, \u003ci\u003eTalk, Talk, Talk\u003c\/i\u003e covers the gamut of humankind's most enigmatic and intriguing skill. Impeccably researched, lively, and accessible, \u003ci\u003eTalk, Talk, Talk\u003c\/i\u003e is a book you won't be able to keep quiet about.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Ingram\u003c\/b\u003e was host of Discovery Channel Canada's \u003ci\u003eDaily Planet \u003c\/i\u003efrom 1995 to 2011. When it premiered in 1995, it was the only hour-long, prime-time daily science show in the world. Prior to joining Discovery, Jay hosted CBC Radio's national science show, \u003ci\u003eQuirks and Quarks\u003c\/i\u003e, from 1979 to 1992. He was contributing editor to \u003ci\u003eOwl\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and also wrote a weekly science column in the \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e. Jay has also written 11 bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Planet Book of Cool Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTalk, Talk, Talk. \u003c\/i\u003e In 2009, Ingram was made a member of the Order of Canada for his contributions toward making complex science accessible to the public--and for his leadership of future generations of science journalists. He has received the Sandford Fleming Medal from the Royal Canadian Institute for his efforts to popularize science, the Royal Society's McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science, and the Michael Smith Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. He is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Alberta and has received five honorary doctorates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.62 x 6.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45338635337830,"sku":"9780385473835","price":26.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/UFdVc1g1QlhCSnFiS1AyKzc1VGhtZz09.webp?v=1774637211","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/talk-talk-talk-decoding-the-mysteries-of-speech-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}