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An Introduction to Syntax
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An Introduction to SyntaxAn Introduction to Syntax

Clearly organized and accessible, this comprehensive new textbook provides students with a thorough grounding in the analysis of syntactic structure. The book guides students through the basic concepts involved in syntactic analysis and goes on to prepare them for further work in any syntactic theory, using examples from a range of phenomena in human languages. It also includes a chapter on theories of syntax. Each chapter includes generous exercises and recommendations for further study.
 
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British or American English?: A Handbook of Word and Grammar Patterns
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British or American English?: A Handbook of Word and Grammar PatternsBritish or American English?: A Handbook of Word and Grammar Patterns

Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions such as: Who lives on a street, and who lives in a street? Who takes a bath, and who has a bath? Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I? After 'thank you', who says Not at all and who says You're welcome?
 
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Creole Discourse. Exploring prestige formation and change across Caribbean English-lexicon creoles.
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Creole Discourse. Exploring prestige formation and change across Caribbean English-lexicon creoles.Creole Discourse. Exploring prestige formation and change across Caribbean English-lexicon creoles.Creole languages are characteristically associated with a negative image. How has this prestige been formed? And is it as static as the diglossic situation in many anglo-creolophone societies seems to suggest? This volume examines socio-historical and epistemological factors in the prestige formation of Caribbean English-Lexicon...


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Heavens to Betsy! and Other Curious Sayings
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Heavens to Betsy! and Other Curious SayingsWhether it's like "a bump on a log" or "a bat out of hell", these expressions have been around forever. Dr. Funk explains over 400 droll, colorful, and sometimes pungent expressions of everyday speech. Derived from classical sources, historic events, famous literature, frontier humor, and the frailties of humankind, each of these sayings have an interesting story behind their origin. 
 
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Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax
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Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax

While the demand for Arabic classes and preparation programs for Arabic language teachers has increased, there is a notable gap in the field of linguistic research on learning Arabic as a second language. Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax presents a data-driven and systematic analysis of Arabic language acquisition that responds to this growing need. 

 
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