This volume traces the history of English in North America during the past 400 years. Sixteen leading authorities in the field consider how the vocabulary (both standard and slang), grammar, spelling, and usage in both the standard language and regional and social dialects have evolved, and examine the relationship of and interaction between British and American English. Separate chapters deal with African-American English, Canadian English and Newfoundland English. The volume also includes suggestions for further reading, a glossary of linguistic terms, and an extensive bibliography

Cooking for One

How do you make delicious, one-person meals? It is often difficult to purchase food for one person at the grocery store, but this cookbook promises to give you delicious recipes that you will enjoy and can make anytime. From breakfasts and snacks to lunches and desserts, this cookbook will leave you feeling pampered, not frustrated, when cooking at home. You'll also find tips on meal planning, a guide to ingredients, and a list of essential foods to always keep on hand in your kitchen.

Women and Literature in Britain 1800-1900 by Joanne Shattock

An excellent companion to British women's writing of the 19th century. The contributors come at the topic from a fascinating variety of directions, treating not just poets and novelists, but also journalists, translators, editors, biographers, autobiographers, and playwrights.

Although F. Scott Fitzgerald remains one of the most recognizable literary figures of the twentieth century, his legendary life continues to overshadow his art. This introduction reminds readers why Fitzgerald deserves his prominent place in literary history. It discusses not only his best-known works, The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night, but the full scope of his output, including his other novels and his short stories. This book introduces Fitzgerald’s trademark themes, his memorable characters, his significant plots, the literary modes and his inimitable style.

 

The framework of language

With this volume, Michigan Studies in the Humanities inaugurates a series of books designed to promote cooperation among the various branches of the humanities by presenting perspectives on traditional problems of interpretation and evaluation.