This textbook is the only one of its kind to introduce the study of Canadian English in the context of basic concepts of linguistics and sociolinguistics. The book provides foundational information on linguistic principles and on the different branches of sociolinguistics, ranging from the large-scale ‘macro’ study of language usage (the sociology of language, dialect surveys) to the ‘micro’ study of language use (sociophonetics, sociolinguistic variation and change). Each chapter highligh...

Join the Stiltzberry family (Sister, Brother, Mom, and Dad!) as they wake up to another beautiful day in their heavenly home. It is located in a quaint little neighborhood right on the outskirts of the town.Today is a very special day for the Stiltzberrys and all the townspeople. The day of the annual festival has arrived! At the fairgrounds, the entire community embraces this wonderful day together.Come along with everyone and join in on the fun.

They would pay any price and stop at nothing to win.As an undercover agent for Wells Fargo, Zac Cobb isn't the kind of man who goes out looking for trouble, but trouble seems to have a way of finding him. And he isn't the kind of man to run away from trouble, even if it means putting himself in harm's way.When Zac foils an attempt to kidnap the family of the oldest daughter of General Sydney Roberts, the President of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, he then must lead the threatened fami...

In "Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation: A Book for the Times," James B. Walker delves deeply into the theological underpinnings of salvific doctrine, weaving together philosophical inquiry and scriptural analysis. This work is characterized by its analytical rigor and accessible prose, engaging both scholarly and lay audiences in a profound exploration of concepts such as grace, redemption, and moral responsibility. Contextually, it emerges as a response to the existential crises of the e...

This textbook provides an accessible overview of the field of sociolinguistics. Blending qualitative and quantitative approaches and including examples drawn from different contexts and societies all over the world, the author introduces progressively complicated topics to help students build their confidence and understanding gradually as they work through the book. The chapters cover all the core topics on an introductory sociolinguistics course, including language and power, dialects, l...

Queen Isabella, 1295-1358, wife of King Edward 11, as seen through her own eyes. A strong, intelligent, and beautiful woman, she suffers many humiliations because of her husband’s homosexuality. For many years she bravely tolerates this as best she can until her position becomes utterly intolerable. At that point, having returned to France, the land of her birth, she begins an affair with the exiled knight, Sir Roger Mortimer. Together, they take a huge gamble by invading England, intent o...

Phase transitions take place when a substance changes from one physical state to another, and they are of fundamental importance in science and engineering with applications ranging from superconductivity to climate science. This Student's Guide coherently examines the underlying dynamics of phase transitions, beginning with a detailed description of phase diagrams and their graphical interpretation, before introducing the van der Waals equations of state. It progresses to more advanced to...

Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation: A Book for the Times is a nineteenth-century work of Christian apologetics that seeks to demonstrate the rational coherence and moral necessity of the biblical scheme of redemption. Moving from human conscience and religious history to revelation, atonement, and spiritual renewal, Walker writes in a didactic, orderly prose shaped by Protestant moral philosophy. Its style belongs to an age when theology, common-sense reasoning, and public instruction wer...

In "Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation: A Book for the Times," James B. Walker embarks on an analytical journey through the intricate relationships between theology, ethics, and existential inquiry, exploring the fundamental tenets of salvation as understood in various philosophical contexts. Utilizing a rich tapestry of literary styles—ranging from rigorous argumentation to reflective prose—Walker invites readers to engage with the broader implications of salvation in contemporary societ...

The first reference book all about the business side of gospel and urban music. Hip-hop and R&B hold 25 percent of the consumer music market. Another 20 percent is held by religious (gospel and Christian) music, soul, disco, dance, and jazz. Here’s the first reference book to offer sound business and legal advice specifically tailored to these areas of the music industry. Securing a record deal, starting a label, publishing music, marketing and promoting—this is the information that today’...

Another whodunnit in the series of Lady Tremayne diaries. The year is 1654. When an anonymous young woman is found hanged from a tree, Lady Jane Tremayne believes she’s been murdered and is determined to investigate the crime. The trail she follows proves to be a perilous one, leading to her being kidnapped and taken abroad, where she expects to be sold as a slave to Corsairs. Avoiding this fate, she returns to England only to find that the man she has married in secret faces a charge of t...

A 17th-century whodunnit - It's 1653 and Lady Jane Tremayne has inherited the estate of her late husband.When a young woman is raped, as Lady of the Manor, Jane decides to investigate, assisted by her closest friend, Lady Olivia Courtney. Then the stakes are raised when the rapist strikes again.More than just a whodunnit, this is an absorbing tale of a brave woman living in dangerous and unique times.