St. Pancras station has long been an iconic landmark on the London landscape. The neo-Gothic spires and multi-colored brickwork of the Midland Grand hotel and the awesome span of the station’s train-shed have made it one of the capital’s most distinctive monuments. Simon Bradley traces the history of the station, introducing us to the men behind the architecture, and looks forward to its future as home of Eurostar services to the continent.
This book examines some of the ways linguists can express what native speakers know about the sound system of their language. Intended for the absolute beginner, it requires no previous background in linguistics, phonetics or phonology. Starting with a grounding in phonetics and phonological theory, this book provides a base from which more advanced treatments may be approached.
Holiday ornaments are amoung the favorite projects of scrollers worldwide. Generally cut from thin hardwoods or plywoods, ornaments are quick and easy, as well as inexpensive to make. Due to the current popularity of "theme trees", we have designed ornaments in a variety of themes, including the traditional Santas, Snowmen, Angels and Snowflakes, as well as introducing new themes of Wildlife, Childern's, Victorian, Holiday Greetings and more! With over 500 choices, there's sure to be something for every decor!
Answering key questions such as "Why study grammar?" and "What is standard English?" Introducing English Grammar guides readers through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences.
With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with no previous experience of grammatical analysis. It is ideal for all those beginning their study of linguistics, English Language, or speech pathology, as well as students with primarily literary interests who need to cover the basics of linguistic analysis.
The Gothic, Postcolonialism and Otherness: Ghosts from Elsewhere
'This is a fascinating, diverse and rich book which combines across the Gothic and the postcolonial in its concern with varieties of colonial and imperial Gothic 'Other', at different times, introducing a focus on the "war on terror" as a topical "hook."
