This book traces the development of Standard English, revealing a complex and intriguing history that challenges the usual textbook accounts. Leading scholars offer a wide-ranging analysis, from theoretical discussions of the origin of dialects, to detailed descriptions of the history of individual Standard English features. Ranging from Middle English to the Modern English period, the volume concludes that Standard English had no one single ancestor dialect, but is the cumulative result of generations of authoritative writing from many text types.
Your Family Tree is the most respected genealogy magazine around. Balancing the use of PCs and the Net with the many traditional means of research, Your Family Tree makes tracing family history accessible and rewarding for everyone. It offers practical advice, written by experts, on all areas of family history research.
These book sets are top picks for elementary-level libraries and these new releases are especially recommended as staples for any serious collection, promising lasting reference and relevance. Renee C. Rebman's CATS joins others in the 'Animals Animals' series, offering just under 50 pages of detail about cats. From a history of cat and human involvement to behaviors and life cycles, CATS pairs fine color photos with excellent analysis.
Providing a broad narrative and relating the central events that have shaped the country, A Brief History of Ireland touches on all aspects of Ireland’s history, including political, economic, cultural, social, and foreign affairs. Recounting this country’s long history - from the arrival of the Celts to recent economic developments that have brought booming prosperity and social change - A Brief History of Ireland notes what makes Ireland unique among nations, including noteworthy contributions made by the Irish.
COINage is America's favorite magazine of coin collecting and investing since 1964, combining the challenge of the hunt for rarities with the fascinating stories of the people and places associated with coinage through history. Each issue features the latest updates on U.S. coin prices with an insider’s guide to market trends.
