Draws on extensive empirical data relating to nearly all documented names in Anglo-Saxon England
Offers a highly systematic and detailed treatment of female versus male names and the socio-political standing of the name-bearers
Proposes a new and original approach to the analysis of linguistic structures based on established grammatical traditions

Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 assumed names and their origins

Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.

Journey HomeRebecca trembled a little as the alien male held the tip of the silver armband against her upper arm. She knew what itwould do, but anticipation had her heart pounding nonetheless. The band writhed as if alive, briefly, and then wrapped aroundher arm. He adjusted it once it stilled, and his warm, rough fingers felt much too good against her flesh.

“Seems we ought to at least know each other’s names before I accept this,” she said, looking up at the pale, dark-haired Arorian and hoping he hadn’t noticed her trembling under his touch.

This monograph provides an in-depth study into the issue of vernacular names in Old English documents. Specifically, it challenges the generally accepted notion that the sex of an individual is definitively indicated by the grammatical gender of their name. In the case of di-thematic names, the grammatical gender in question is that of the second element of the name.

Curiosities of London contains an informative and entertaining selection of walks around well-known and some less-visited parts of London, revealing oddities, bizarre connections and strange stories from the past which echo through the city streets. Brandon and Brooke reveal the urban myths that abound, the origins of wonderful place names such as Bear Gardens and Gin Lane, and shocking Mafia-linked murders, in addition to other tantalising tales.