The volume groups papers exploring the unity of linguistic diversity (‘Babel’s rubble’) in the Generative framework. While its empirical contribution ranges from morphology to semantics, the theoretical thrust of this volume is on syntax and its interfaces. Topics include primarily diathetic alternations, the syntax of causatives and the analysis of dative marking, with forays into ergativity and locative expressions, as well as issues of categorization and clause structure. All serve to l...

An immersive journey into the art of decipherment and the lost past that emerges when ancient scripts are brought back to lifeFor centuries, the world's earliest writing stood unread. Only through the work of decipherers did their languages begin to speak again, revealing lives that were long forgotten.The Book of Lost Languages is part detective story, part history, part linguistic adventure. It traces the epic journeys of decipherment, from the i...

For fans of John Harvey's Charlie Resnick series and Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, The Harbour Master is a fast-paced detective investigation set in the evocative locale of Amsterdam.'A debut novelist of rare skill' Barry Forshaw, The Financial Times'The Henning Mankell of Amsterdam' Bill RodgersHenk van der Pol ...

Episch verhaal over het ontcijferen van oude schriften en het daarmee tot leven gewekte verledenMet de steen van Rosetta konden Egyptische hiërogliefen ontcijferd worden. Een opmerkelijke weddenschap gaf de aanzet tot het ontsluiten van het Oud-Perzisch. En onderzoek naar malaria droeg bij aan het begrijpen van het oudste Chinese schrift. Eeuwenlang bleven de vroegste schriften een mysterie, maar door het bevlogen werk van ontcijferaars werden verloren talen weer t...

Cork Harbour, at the mouth of the River Lee, is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Located close to Cork City, Cork Harbour is a popular attraction for both visiting tourists and residents. The harbour and the surrounding towns hold many secrets, and those who know the area tell tales of the families who once lived there, and the industries that they were part of. Known for its wonderful array of islands, of which Great Island is the largest, Cork has a longstanding place in...

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual is your key to independence — right on your own property.Aut...

A brisk chronicle of Vancouver, BC, from early days to its emergence as a global metropolis, refracted through the events, characters and communities that have shaped the city.In Becoming Vancouver award-winning historian Daniel Francis follows the evolution of the city from early habitation by the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, to the area’s settlement as a mill town, to the flourishing era speakeasies and brothels during the 1920s, ...

- The Word is the Authority of God to: create, speak, command, teach, correct, instruct, discipline, judge, forgive, love, and offer mercy and eternal life.- Many authoritative stories are used to illustrate dynamic, historical events in the Bible.

- Preaching with supernatural Fire of the heavenly presence.- Teaching the Word with the Fire of His authority.- The Fire is God's glory to be released into the hungry man and woman of God.- Proclaiming His Word by the anointing of His Power.

- Encouraging Stories from the Bible includes fascinating true records from every book in the Bible.- These exciting stories will build your faith and comfort your soul.- Find motivation and strength for your faith from these true stories from God's Word.- Experience the powerful presence of God in your life.

- There is a mighty power in the Word to transform us. One of the major things in the Word of God is encouraging us to live for the Lord.- The Word of God is eternal, and He breathes on us. His Word is Life to our spirit, soul, and body. The Word is His voice.- Persistent spoken Word of God will never fail us. Continue speaking to our sickness; saying over and over in a loud voice. "I believe, I receive my healing."- Speak the word of 'Life' into our situations to beco...

“Lee’s army is really whipped,” Federal commander Ulysses S. Grant believed.May 1864 had witnessed near-constant combat between his Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Grant, unlike his predecessors, had not relented in his pounding of the Confederates. The armies clashed in the Wilderness and at Spotsylvania Courthouse and along the North Anna River. Whenever combat failed to break the Confederates, Grant resorted to maneuver. “I propose to fight it ...