This volume provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary language shift and identity in a language community in the mid-Atlantic South to offer a unique window into ethnic dialect formation and sociolinguistic processes underpinning dialect acquisition. Drawing on data collected from over 100 interviews of members North Carolina Hispanicized English speakers in Durham, North Carolina, the book employs a quantitative approach and uses statistical software in analyzing the data collected to focus on the sociolinguistic variable of past tense unmarking to explore sociolinguistic processes at work in English language learner variation. The focus on a specific variable allows for the opportunity to explore specific processes in more detail, including the ways in which speakers accommodate regional and ethnic varieties of their peers and the internal and environmental factors guiding dialect acquisition. Illuminating new facets to the processes of language learning, language contact, and ethnolect emergence, this volume is key reading for students and researchers in second language acquisition and variationist sociolinguistics.
Seventeen-year-old Mattie has a hidden obsession: escapology. Emphasis on hidden. If anyone from school finds out, she’ll be abandoned to her haters. Facing a long and lonely summer, Mattie finally seeks out Miyu, the reclusive daughter of a world-renowned escape artist. Following in Houdini’s footsteps, Miyu helps Mattie secretly transform herself into an escapologist and performance artist. When Will, a popular athlete from school, discovers Mattie’s act at an underground venue, Mattie fears her secret persona will be exposed. Instead of outing her, though, Will tells Mattie a secret not even his girlfriend knows. Through a blossoming friendship, the two must find a way to express their authentic selves. Told through the perspectives of the witty main characters, this funny and fresh debut explores the power of stage personas and secret spaces, and speaks to the uncanny ways in which friendships transform us.
4 YA novels in 1: Joshua's Tree by N.W. Harris...Chased by flesh-eating mutants and aided by an overbearing warrior princess, brainy Joshua must save the future—from himself. Relocated by Margaret Fieland...On planet Aleyne, a teenage boy discovers a terrorist plot and learns more than his own life is at risk. Palace of the Twelve Pillars by Christina Weigand...When Prince Joachim is kidnapped and twin Brandan attempts a rescue, both will search their faith and familial loyalty. Wakefield by Erin Callahan and Troy H. Gardner...Troubled teens Max and Astrid bond while questioning the true nature of the psychiatric treatment facility where they are forced to live.
Featuring illustrations by Jillian Barthold The first coming of age series for millennial consumption, Dawson's Creek created the most iconic meme of all time before the word meme was invented. On January 20, 1998, we were introduced to our Capeside High Class of 2001--the last class of students to live their whole childhood before 9/11. We met Jen Lindley, who, at the age of 15, we were told was a "big city vixen," but actually turned out to be the third wave feminist icon, we didn't know we desperately needed. Pacey Witter, "the lovable loser", who was less loser, more the guy who taught us all exactly how sexy consent can be and sailed off with our hearts. Joey Potter, the "poor tomboy" from the wrong side of the creek that showed us the incredible amount of work it takes to rise up the social ladder, especially compared to her white, upper middle class, male best friend, Dawson Leery, the classic "good guy," who became the blueprint for identifying toxic masculinity and white privilege, earning his place as the first titular character every viewer grew to hate. I Remember Everything remembers everything about the seminal 90s show whose theme song was stuck in our heads for the entirety of its six seasons--and to this day if we're being honest. With quotes from the show about sex, mental health, relationships, classism, queerness, and much, much, more, Erin Hensley and Julia Callahan, hosts of the podcast Dawson's Critique, break down why we still can't get enough of Capeside, MA and its teenage inhabitants. You don't want to wait to get this book for all of your friends and you'll want to know right now what will be their take on the hilarity that is Dawson's cry face.
A damaged cowboy. A woman searching for her future. When they’re forced to work together, sparks fly… Simon Callahan finally has a plan, and after an incredibly difficult year, he’s ready to move forward. He’s even gone so far as to make an offer on an old dairy farm in the area. But just as things are looking on track, he goes and opens his big mouth, and is now stuck working with the granddaughter of the dairy farm’s owner—who also happens to be the first person he’s been attracted to in a really long time. Noelle is witty, smart, beautiful, and doesn’t have a clue that her grandfather is thinking of selling the farm. Not that Simon’s going to tell her, at least not until things with the sale are more concrete. When Noelle Fletcher's life blew up in her face, she hightailed it up to Redding and the safety of Paw Paw’s farm. The plan is to regroup, get back on her feet, and return to her old life, better than ever. And then the most irksome, handsome cowboy she's ever laid eyes on walks through the door. Simon is sweet and caring, but also deeply wounded, and staying away is the smart option. When he asks her for help with an extremely personal problem, she knows she should say no. But turning her back on him would be wrong, even if getting intimately involved is a bad idea. *** This book touches on issues and themes that may be difficult for some readers. Please see the Content page on my website for more details.
A marriage in trouble. A complicated favor. A weekend together pretending to still be in love... Owen Callahan has always loved Isabella, but life and circumstances destroyed their marriage. But he’s always held out hope she’d come back to him. Maybe just not like this. Isabella needs a huge favor from her soon to be ex-husband. Come with her to her great grandmother’s birthday celebration weekend. And pretend they’re not separated, and she hasn’t filed for divorce. Her bisabuela is old-fashioned and would be heartbroken if she knew Owen and Isabella were no longer together. When Owen agrees, Isabella is shocked. And, in a moment of wisdom, they agree their weekend away should be free of any past drama. It’s only for a few days, and they shouldn’t be worried about what they should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to their pretend relationship. They’re both level-headed adults, so what could go wrong? *** This book touches on issues and themes that may be difficult for some readers. Please see the Content page on my website for more details
Carly McGrath has suffered many losses. She's lost friends. She's lost family. She may even have lost her mind. In an attempt to clear her head and get her life back on track, Carly visits her best friend, Kayla, in Los Angeles. Rather than finding herself and facing up to her problems, Carly ends up drinking to excess, flirting with anything that will stand still, and generally raising hell. But Carly's friends -and her conscience- don't let her get away with partying like a rock star for long. She finds herself facing some tough questions and even tougher choices. Sooner or later, she must find the strength to face her past before the demons she's running from catch up to her and push her over the edge.
Certi amori ci restano addosso. Come una cicatrice. La protagonista di questa storia non crede più nei miracoli. Troppe volte la vita l’ha masticata e risputata, illudendola che un futuro scintillante fosse in serbo per lei. Da sola e senza mezzi, Mireya decide di trasferirsi a Philadelphia in cerca di fortuna. Con sé ha soltanto una vecchia valigia, intorno l’inverno gelido di una città sconosciuta. Il suo personale miracolo sembra compiersi quando si imbatte in un’insegna al neon che si staglia nel buio della notte. Eccentrico e sfarzoso, il club Milagro’s è un luogo capace di affascinare chiunque ne varchi la soglia, Mireya compresa. Con l’ostinazione di chi non ha niente da perdere, la ragazza riesce a farsi assumere come barista. Il Milagro’s, però, è più di un locale esclusivo. Dietro le sue porte chiuse, oltre i lustrini e le luci di scena, si intrecciano destini e sussurrano segreti. I più oscuri si condensano tutti nel viso aspro e incantevole di Andras, il capo della sicurezza. Fra Mireya e Andras è odio a prima vista. Entrambi portano sulla pelle gli stessi segni, hanno addosso il marchio di chi ha dovuto imparare a lottare per sopravvivere. Eppure i due continuano a imbattersi l’uno nell’altra, come attirati da una forza misteriosa che non sanno né possono contrastare, stretti da un filo dorato più forte di un destino.
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