This book makes available for the first time in paperback the results of an important interdisciplinary conference held at Rutgers University in 1989. Eighteen internationally known specialists in linguistics, history, philology, Latin, and Romance languages tackle the difficult question of how and when Latin evolved into the Romance languages of French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan. The result is a stimulating and open exchange that offers the most up-to-date and accessible coverage of the topic.Contributors are Paul M. Lloyd, Tore Janson, József Herman, Alberto Varvaro, Thomas D. Cravens, Harm Pinkster, John N. Green, Roger Wright, Marc Van Uytfanghe, Rosamond McKitterick, Katrien Heene, Michel Banniard, Birte Stengaard, Carmen Pensado, Thomas J. Walsh, Robert Blake, António Emiliano, and Marcel Danesi.

Latin and the Romance Languages in the Middle Ages

Wright, Roger

Arts & Photography

Penn State University Press

The Spanish ballad tradition is one of the largest and most colourful in Europe, as reflected in the present collection of 71 of the best examples.

Spanish Ballads (Aris & Phillips Hispanic Classics) (Spanish Edition)

Literature & Fiction

United States

Liverpool University Press

Late Latin and Early Romance presents a theory of the relationship between Latin and Romance during the period 400-1250. The central hypothesis is that what we now call 'Medieval Latin' was invented around 800 AD when Carolingian scholars standardised the pronunciation of liturgical texts, and that otherwise what was spoken was simply the local variety of Old French, Old Spanish, etc. Thus, the view generally held before the publication of this work, that 'Latin' and 'Romance' existed alongside each other in earlier centuries, is anachronistic. Before 800, Late Latin was Early Romance. This hypothesis is examined first from the viewpoint of historical linguistics, with particular attention paid to the idea of lexical diffusion (ch. 1), and then (ch. 2) through detailed study of pre-Carolingian texts. Chapter 3 deals with the impact in France of the introduction of standardised Latin by Carolingian scholars, and shows how the earliest texts written in the vernacular resulted from it. The final two chapters turn to the situation in Spain from the eighth to the thirteenth centuries. Ch. 4 suggests, on the evidence of a large variety of texts, that before 1080 the new Latin pronunciation (i.e. Medieval Latin) was not used; Ch. 5 charts the slow spread, as a result of Europeanising reforms, of a distinction between Latin and vernacular Romance between 1080 and 1250. There is an extensive bibliography and full indexes. Wright's controversial book presents a wide range of detailed evidence, with extensive quotation of relevant texts and documents. When it was published in 1982 it challenged established ideas in the fields of Romance linguistics and Medieval Latin. The collectively established facts are however explained better by his theory that Medieval Latin was a revolutionary innovation consequent upon liturgical reform, than by the view that it was a miraculous conservative survival that lasted unchanged for a millennium. Late Latin and Early Romance draws on philological, historical and literary evidence from the medieval period, and on historical linguistics, and is a seminal work in these areas of scholarship.

Late Latin and Early Romance in Spain and Carolingian France (Arca, 8)

Francis Cairns (Publications) Ltd

Early Ibero Romance: Twenty One Studies

History & Criticism

Juan de la Cuesta

Chicago Street Corner Stories starts with a kind of spiritual walking tour in Graceland Cemetery to hear what the ghosts are saying. Wright's descriptions of seasons and vignettes, interspersed with remembrances of people, both famous and personal, who have influenced the rich history and diverse culture of the great city of Chicago, immerse the reader in a truly personal experience. As Chapter 2 introduces the love stories all around these seemingly ordinary corner hangouts and sidewalks and streets, nostalgia meets the present, and introspection reveals lessons learned and imparted. The third chapter hints of fears and loss, but overwhelmingly finds ways to hope, to heal, and to face whatever comes with unblinking knowledge that life itself is a blessing and that our stories are proof of its abundant benefit.

Chicago Street Corner Stories

Genre Fiction

Think Different Press

Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street is a criminal procedure textbook specifically designed for the undergraduate college student. This text provides students with an understanding of the legal theories involved, the constitutional reasoning for such theories and procedures and then most importantly, how those theories are applied in the real world. The objective of this text is to not only teach the law, but also offer students an understanding of how the law is actually applied in the field and in the courtroom. Key Features 
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<li> "On the Street" scenarios throughout the book provide an opportunity for the students to apply legal theory to real world street situations. </li> <li> Focused on the legal decision-making skills criminal justice professionals need when making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation. </li> <li> Vibrant, relevant and readable approach enables students to learn not only the constitutional foundations for the laws and rules of criminal procedure but also how the law applies in today's world. </li> <li> The text is logically organized into a variety of topic areas that are pertinent to the actual work of criminal justice professionals. </li> <li> The author's extensive experience as a police officer, lawyer, and professor gives the book an ideal balance of theory and practice. </li> </ul>

Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom To the Street (Aspen College)

Law Practice

Wolters Kluwer

"I am Your Neighbor" is a story of community. It is a collection of stories from 21 people on Chicago's North Side who are clients of the Common Pantry, a non-profit organization that provides emergency groceries and other services to qualifying individuals and families. 100% of all proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Common Pantry to continue their mission of food distribution and expanded services during their Wednesday afternoon "Common Community". VIDEO: “I am Your Neighbor” (Copy and Paste into your Browser) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4_0qpiAWC4&amp;feature=g-upl The authors of "I am Your Neighbor" have captured the wonderfully moving stories of some of their neighbors and allow their own words to bring to life the root causes of hunger and economic distress in a way that statistics cannot. Our nation's food pantries and their teams of volunteers provide a great service and work hard each day. However, one of the first steps to alleviating the problem of food insecurity is recognizing that clients are not anonymous strangers, but our neighbors who deserve our compassion and understanding. "I am Your Neighbor" allows each of us to take that first step. "I am Your Neighbor" was inspired by the lives of those people who come to the Common Pantry to be fed -- groceries, hot meals, friendship, direction and community. The book was also inspired by those neighbors who at times do not have a complete understanding of who these people are and what circumstances have combined to bring them to the doors of the Common Pantry. The people whose words fill the chapters of the book were thrilled to have the opportunity to tell their stories and we hope that all who read "I am Your Neighbor" will have a better understanding of what it means to be a neighbor in need and how they can help their neighbor.

I Am Your Neighbor: Voices from a Chicago Food Pantry

Biographies & Memoirs

Brown, David R.

Professionals & Academics

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Preparing the student for a career in criminal justice, Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street, Second Edition was written with the undergraduate in mind. Drawing on extensive experience as a police officer and practicing criminal defense attorney, author Roger Wright knows that criminal justice professionals need an integrated understanding of legal theory, procedure, and practice. Whether making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation, they must be able to make sound legal decisions in action. This text not only teaches the law, but also offers students an understanding of how the law is actually applied in the field and in the courtroom. New to the Second Edition: <ul>
<li>Updated with new cases, including: <ul>
<li>Bettermann v. Montana </li> <li>Byrd v. United States </li> <li>Carpenter v. United States </li> <li>Coker v. Georgia </li> <li>Collins v. Virginia </li> <li>Glossip v. Gross </li> <li>Kennedy v. Louisiana </li> <li>Lee v. United States </li> <li>Rodriquez v. United States </li> <li>Utah v. Streiff</li> </ul>
</li> <li>New Something to Ponder questions added to every chapter to encourage critical thinking about the concepts and issues Coverage of current issues, including presidential pardons, cell service location, sentencing guidelines, sex offense registry and the Cosby case, and lethal injections</li> </ul>
Professors and students will benefit from: <ul>
<li>On the Street hypotheticals that exemplify the decisions and actions of criminal justice professionals in a variety of scenarios</li> <li>Key appellate cases that are presented in a straightforward style to convey a practical understanding of criminal procedure</li> <li>Readable text that is focused on the legal decision-making skills needed when making an arrest, collecting evidence, or conducting an interrogation</li> <li>Logical organization into topic areas that are pertinent to the actual work of criminal justice professionals: <ul>
<li> Section I provides an overview of the criminal justice process</li> <li>Section II covers search and seizure</li> <li>Section III surveys the issues surrounding the spoken word as evidence</li> <li>Section IV delves into several constitutional issues that impact how criminal procedure unfolds in the courtroom</li> </ul>
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Criminal Justice Series Criminal Procedure: From the Courtroom to the Street

Aspen Publishing

Spirits: The Edge of Reality

Paul sees spirits. He sees into the spiritual realm of both angels and demons. He is a young business executive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and heads up the local office of an international marketing conglomerate. His best friend, and old college buddy Rick, works as an undercover narcotics detective until he is savagely murdered by a drug ring moving into the Charlotte area. Paul’s unique gift places him right in the middle of helping to solve Rick’s murder, but it gets complicated when not only does he run into danger, but so does his girlfriend Trish. This story of murder, intrigue, romance, and the battles in the spiritual realm with angels and demons will keep you reading page after page until the very revealing thrilling conclusion.

SPIRITS: THE EDGE OF REALITY

Xlibris US

Paul sees spirits. He sees into the spiritual realm of both angels and demons. He is a young business executive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and heads up the local office of an international marketing conglomerate.His best friend, and old college buddy Rick, works as an undercover narcotics detective until he is savagely murdered by a drug ring moving into the Charlotte area.Paul's unique gift places him right in the middle of helping to solve Rick's murder, but it gets complicated when not only does he run into danger, but so does his girlfriend Trish.This story of murder, intrigue, romance, and the battles in the spiritual realm with angels and demons will keep you reading page after page until the very revealing thrilling conclusion.

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