As the only book of its kind, this book describes the social and historical background of this signed language and places Irish Sign Language in a world context. The Signs of Ireland corpus is used to introduce phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.It also examines the key influences driving signed language linguistics in the past decade, including: recognition of the role of gesture; the influence of cognitive linguistics; the complexities of iconic representation in signing space; the role of simultaneous construction; and the grammar of ISL. All examples listed are drawn from the Signs of Ireland corpus, one of the largest digital corpora of a signed language in Europe, and are included on the accompanying DVD. An essential resource for sign language teachers and interpreters, students of sign linguistics, and learners of ISL in Ireland, this book offers new insights into the role of gesture, spatial models, iconicity, metaphor, and metonymy in ISL grammar, vocabulary and discourse.
Running Wolf was chosen to lead The White Buffalos over ten years ago, since then helping his people when the calls come in, while also preparing them for the dark day that has been foreseen. When not riding with the wind, his group operates a casino, using the money they raise to help their people. But something is missing in his life, or someone. It seems the Great Sprit has responded to his need in the form of a witch-gypsy, Kizzy Lala, who happens to be helping the last survivors of a people thought long dead. Not only stunning, Kizzy has a heart of gold, but Running Wolf isn’t her only suitor. Kizzy Lala has called in the White Buffalos because the local tribe needs more help than she can give. Kizzy’s life is one of peace until William Teter, a racist jerk trying to destroy the local tribe, decides he wants her. Dodging his touches and calls is hard, but when Running Wolf pulls up with his group of bikers, her brain goes south, relaxing her guard, and making it possible for William to catch her alone one night. Can Running wolf and his biker friends save the small tribe and Kizzy before William Teter takes both, or will the Great Mother call her back into her loving arms, leaving him alone again?
Kendra Hughes is a recently widowed mom of three, she was just starting to pick up the pieces when a seemingly random attack changes her life forever. Now a newly turned vampire, she has to cope with a true eternity without her late husband. Her sire, Richard Blake, is an attractive man with a less than attractive carefree nature. After her change, he stays nearby to teach her about the new life she has been given, but the time they have is cut short due to their unique circumstances. The Vampire Council has requested to see the newest member in their ranks and in the midst of the mess she faces with learning vampire laws, a ghoulish problem is breaking out that may be more than it appears. With a mystery to solve and the looming verdict of the Council, Kendra is thrust even more into a world that lies hidden in plain sight. In the end, Kendra will have to deal with what she has become and the battle to follow will ensnare what is left of her family. Will she have to give up her humanity to save her children? What does it truly mean to Become the Night? And if she is to go down that road, can she still be a mother after becoming a monster?
Ariel works day and night to get her to pay the debt of her absentee father and get her brother back from the drug lord, Kupo. In the process of getting her brother back, she never thought that she would fall in love. She wasn't planning for love but love had plans for her. Her love life should be the last thing she has to worry about.
How far would you go to save your lover's soul? When medical student Valentine Darrow is bitten by a Vampire on her way home to propose to her lover, Alexa Newland, her life becomes a nightmare. She is consumed—both by a craving for human blood, and by an obsession to find her attacker and bring him to justice. Alexa is determined to be everything that Valentine needs, but when Val's appetite outstrips Alexa's ability to nourish her, Alexa risks her life to save her lover. Will Valentine be able to control her thirst—for blood and for vengeance? And can Valentine and Alexa's relationship endure against seemingly impossible odds?
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