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The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic, social, and cultural implications, affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in regions as diverse as America, the Caribbean, Australia, Africa, and Asia, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Students are guided through the material with chapter summaries, discussion questions and exercises, and a comprehensive glossary, helping them to understand different varieties of English. The second edition is substantially updated, including new sections on English as a Lingua Franca, blurring boundaries, and research methods and resources. The book is accompanied by a useful website, containing textual and audio examples of the varieties introduced in the text. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of world Englishes, this is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject.

Imagine you are dying with a secret. Something you've never had the courage to tell your friends and family. Or a last wish - a task you need carried out before you can rest in peace. Now imagine there's a man who can take care of all that, who has no respect for the living, who will do anything for the dead. Bill Edgar is the Coffin Confessor - a one-of-a-kind professional, a man on a mission to make good on these last requests on behalf of his soon-to-be-deceased clients. And this is the extraordinary story of how he became that man. Bill has been many things in this life- son of one of Australia's most notorious gangsters, homeless street-kid, maximum-security prisoner, hard man, family man, car thief, professional punching bag, philosopher, inventor, private investigator, victim of horrific childhood sexual abuse and an activist fighting to bring down the institutions that let it happen. A survivor. As a little boy, he learned the hard way that society is full of people who fall through the cracks - who die without their stories being told. Now his life's work is to make sure his clients' voices are heard, and their last wishes delivered- the small-town grandfather who needs his tastefully decorated sex dungeon destroyed before the kids find it. The woman who endured an abusive marriage for decades before finding freedom. The outlaw biker who is afraid of nothing . . . except telling the world he is in love with another man. The dad who desperately needs to track down his estranged daughter so he can find a way to say he's sorry, with one final gift. Confronting and confounding, heartwarming and heartbreaking, The Coffin Confessor is a compelling story of survival and redemption, of a life lived on the fringes of society, on both sides of the law - and what that can teach you about living your best life . . . and death

Exploring the global evolution of postcolonial English, this book examines its spread and diversification across various regions. It delves into the linguistic, cultural, and social factors that have influenced its development, highlighting the unique adaptations and variations that have emerged in different contexts. The work offers insights into the complexities of language in postcolonial societies, making it a valuable resource for understanding the interplay between language, identity, and power in a globalized world.

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A step-by-step introduction to the history of the English language that teaches both students and instructors about complex systems, the scientific model behind human speech. This easy-to-follow text includes chapter openers, key terms, chapter summaries and end-of-chapter exercises, as well as online resources and audio samples.

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These new multimedia textbooks cover the phonology, morphology and syntax of varieties of English around the world. They will be published in four volumes, sorted according to regions, and each volume will be accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM. The articles, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonetic, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. They are followed by exercises and study questions that can be used for class-room assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. The multimedia CD-ROM contains sound samples, speech recordings, interactive and synchronized maps, an extensive bibliography on relevant research literature, and links to pertinent websites. Key features: include study questions and exercises that will involve students actively in the learning process division into regions will allow teachers to focus onto specific areas enhanced by a multimedia CD-ROM with a unique collection of speech recordings of English and interactive maps that allow either phonological or morphosyntactic (grammatical) comparisons Varieties of English will be essential reading for those studying and teaching English linguistics and also invaluable for researchers requiring an update in the area.

The Handbook is the most comprehensive reference on phonology and offers an extensive overview of the morphology and syntax of English varieties worldwide. It comprises two volumes and an interactive CD-ROM featuring genuine speech samples and interactive maps that enhance the printed articles with vivid illustrations of global English varieties, useful for linguistic research. The multimedia content is also available online. Descriptive survey articles by renowned specialists cover national standard varieties, regional, ethnic, and social varieties, as well as major ESL varieties. These articles provide a common core for cross-linguistic comparisons and include historical, cultural, and sociolinguistic insights into the respective regions, serving as state-of-the-art reports on current research issues. The CD-ROM complements the printed volumes with interactive access to various English forms, a unique collection of global speech recordings, sound samples for new research perspectives, synchronized maps for phonological or morphosyntactic comparisons, extensive bibliographies, and links to relevant websites. The online version allows English and Linguistics departments to share multimedia tools with more faculty and students, enhancing classroom presentations and research opportunities. This indispensable reference work is suitable for sociolinguists, dialectologists, phonologists, grammarians, typologists, and students,