'Beowulf', one of the earliest poems in the English language, recounts a tale of heroism played out against the backdrop of Scandinavia in the 5th to 6th centuries AD. And yet, this Old English verse narrative set in Scandinavia is – a little surprisingly, perhaps – populated with names of German descent.This insight into the personal names of 'Beowulf' acts the starting point for Philip A. Shaw's innovative and nuanced study. As Shaw reveals, the origins of these personal names pr...

A comprehensive yet concise history of the English language, this accessible textbook helps those studying the subject to understand the formation of English. It tells the story of the language from its remote ancestry to the present day, especially the effects of globalisation and the spread of, and subsequent changes to, English. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially revised and updated in light of new research, with an extended chapter on World Englishes, and a completely ...

本套書組合：《生與死之埃及神話》、《情與慾之希臘羅馬神話》共二冊作為地中海旁的重要古文明，古埃及與希臘、羅馬擁有影響深遠的文化底蘊，在生死與情慾之間，探索它們的神話精神。傳頌千年的經典神話，關於世界起源、諸神征戰糾紛與愛恨情仇的故事。國際知名藝術出版社Thames & Hudson****特別企畫，專業學者全新撰寫的神話入門讀物。搭配大量圖片，認識神話內涵的最佳文化導讀系列，從文化考據脈絡，引領讀者進入故事系統及其背後起源。《生與死之埃及神話》

This bestselling text by Charles Barber, with updating contributions from Joan C. Beal and Philip A. Shaw, recounts the history of the English language from its remote ancestry to the present day. Using dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Shakespeare and Chaucer, the English language is explored in terms of where it came from, where it is going and the global impact it has had, taking into account the many varieties of English that now exist. Stimulating and int...

The fourth edition of World Englishes provides an engaging overview of the global variations in phonology, grammar, vocabulary, and pragmatics of English as it is used world-wide. This book introduces the principles of linguistic variation and provides coverage on the roots of English, the spread of English, variations of English as a second language, and trends for the future.Thoroughly updated throughout in line with recent research, this new edition includes:

Described as the perfect fusion of poetry and garage band rock and roll (the original concept was "rock and Rimbaud"), Horses belongs as much to the world of literary and cultural criticism as it does to the realm of musicology. While Horses pays homage to the record's origins in the nascent New York punk scene, the book's core lies in a detailed analysis of Patti Smith's lyrics and includes discussions of lyrical preoccupations: love, sex, gender, death, dreams, god, met...

This title combines original research, case studies, and synoptic analysis to cover highly charged topics in America today. Each chapter in this edited volume offers conditional responses to three essential questions about the disciplinary status of homeland security: What are the domain’s central problems? What research methods are best able to address those problems? What has research contributed to addressing homeland security’s core problems?The volume is divided into two main ...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

The Mistresses and Midwives on Call Collection from Mills & BoonIncluding titles:Mistresses: Blackmailed for His PleasureMistresses: Passionate RevengeMistresses: His Unexpected HeirMistresses: Seduction in the BoardroomMistresses: Claimed for the Royal BedMistresses: Mistress of ConvenienceMidwives on Call: From Babies to BrideMidwives on Call: Stealing the Surgeon's HeartMidwives on Call: Her Baby Sur...

The Mistresses Collection from Mills & BoonIncluding titles:Mistresses: Blackmailed for His PleasureMistresses: Passionate RevengeMistresses: His Unexpected HeirMistresses: Seduction in the BoardroomMistresses: Claimed for the Royal BedMistresses: Mistress of Convenience

A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the futureOur ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands.Drawing on their own cutting-edge research, the authors break down the science o...

No longer preoccupied with the East-West divide, contemporary foreign policymakers now have to confront regional conflicts, peace-enforcing and humanitarian missions, and a host of other global problems and issues in areas such as trade, health, and the environment. During the Cold War a widely-shared consensus on national interest and security in the United States and western Europe affected news reporting, public opinion, and foreign policy. But with the end of this Cold War frame of ref...