Alpha beta
John Man
Reading Time
at 250 WPM5h 12m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 5h 12m to read Alpha beta.
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Alpha beta
by John Man
Published
2000
Publisher
Wiley
Pages
312
ISBN-10
047141574X
Description
Praise for Alpha Beta"This book comes at the perfect moment as we rediscover the importance in early reading of cracking the alphabetic code. The story of how that code came into being is a fascinating one, and Man is the ideal writer to tell it." Times Educational Supplement"A richly absorbing exploration, from B.C. to PCs, of the evolution of the most fundamental characters of our cultural history, the alphabet we so much take for granted. John Man writes with a compellingly restless curiosity and immediacy. The ever surprising, exotically detailed narrative in his informative book makes it as undryly enjoyable as a successful archaelogical dig of one of Alan Moorehead s colorful histories of African exploration." David Grambs, author of The Describer s Dictionary and The Endangered English Dictionary"Text that is crisp, taut, and as clear as a bell.... A fascinating story with many a beguiling subplot along the way." New Scientist"Letter perfect the best histories and mysteries of our ABC s!" Jeff McQuain, author of Never Enough Words and Power Language
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Alpha beta?
This edition of Alpha beta has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Alpha beta?
For most readers, Alpha beta typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Alpha beta?
The estimated word count for Alpha beta is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Alpha beta?
Alpha beta was written by John Man.
When was Alpha beta published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.