The first history of the German language to bridge the gap between the introductory handbook level and the more specialized journal articles, this volume offers students and teachers a treatment of the subject that is up to date, comprehensive, and stimulating. After outlining problems of language change and reviewing various theoretical approaches--including structuralist, generative, and sociolinguistic theories--Wells integrates internal an...
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Excerpt from Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan: Mus. Doc. M. V. O., A Brief Sketch of His Life WorksTake his Golden Legend' for instance. It is a beautiful work, and yet in no part is it beyond the ability Of a chorus of amateur singers. This is noticeable also in his songs. They were written to be sung in our homes, and are therefore of such a nature that the average singer can fully grasp and convey the composer's meaning. Yet Sullivan lost no...
Excerpt from A Treatise on Questions of Law and Fact, Instructions to Juries and Bills of ExceptionsEvidently, a primary object in the preparation of legal text-books is, to enable younger attorneys to avail themselves of the experience of their predecessors and contemporaries. And, besides, since it is plain that as adjudications all relate to points which have been controverted, and which have been made the basis of carrying causes to the ap...
Excerpt from A Treatise on the Jurisdiction of Courts, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing, Part I. Elementary Principles, Part II. Specific Original JurisdictionsThe present volume is entirely distinct and independent from the contemplated second volume, so that attorneys who only wish one volume will not be compelled to purchase both in order to have a. Complete book, so far as its Scope extends.I do not know that I need say anything more here. I await ...
Excerpt from A Treatise on the Doctrines of Res Adjudicata and Stare DecisisI have purposely confined myself to the American decisions, and have only incidentally quoted English authorities now and then for the sake of clearer illustration. In my judgment the American system of jurisprudence has acquired sufficient consistency to stand alone in general, and is not now as formerly in leading strings humbly following without question the authori...
This well-known writer offers an accessible insight into several aspects of phonetics - speech sounds, pronunciation, accents, intonation, and phonetic symbols.
This well-known writer offers an accessible insight into several aspects of phonetics - speech sounds, pronunciation, accents, intonation, and phonetic symbols.
Excerpt from A Treatise on the Doctrines of Res Adjudicata and Stare Decisis
I have purposely confined myself to the American decisions, and have only incidentally quoted English authorities now and then for the sake of clearer illustration. In my judgment the American system of jurisprudence has acquired sufficient consistency to stand alone in general, and is not now as formerly in leading strings humbly following without question the autho...
Excerpt from A Treatise on Questions of Law and Fact, Instructions to Juries and Bills of Exceptions
I always read a preface, and, therefore, take it for granted that all other persons do the same thing. So I shall not indulge in the rather common affectation of remarking that a preface, though a necessary part, of a book, is apt to be passed over without interest. This one is set down here for the very purpose of being read the first thing i...
Excerpt from A Treatise on the Jurisdiction of Courts, Vol. 1 of 2: Containing, Part I. Elementary Principles, Part II. Specific Original JurisdictionsThe present volume is entirely distinct and independent from the contemplated second volume, so that attorneys who only wish one volume will not be compelled to purchase both in order to have a. Complete book, so far as its Scope extends.I do not know that I need say anything more here. I await ...