This Element introduces PrInDT, a decision-tree method for modeling extra- and intralinguistic variables in World Englishes. It balances interpretability and accuracy, handles unbalanced classes, supports classification and regression, and analyzes multiple variables, with examples from England, Singapore, and St. Martin.
This book presents a systematic re-examination of the Oracle Bone Inscription writing system by integrating up-dated archaeological discoveries and scholarly advances, with the aim of illuminating new aspects of the early evolution of Chinese characters.
The book provides forty divination articles written on oracle bones in the Shang and Zhou dynasties in Ancient China, including war, sacrifice, agriculture, fishing and hunting, architecture, handicraft, ghosts and gods, norms of etiquette, birth, illness, etc.
This book focuses on the interface of organizational development and language learning, using mixed methods of qualitative (reflective journals) and quantitative analysis (experimental design, pre- and post-testing exam scores and questionnaires).
First published in 1960, The Origin of English Place-Names by P. H. Reaney explores the linguistic, cultural, and historical roots of English place names, making it an essential resource for linguists, historians, and geography enthusiasts.
First published in 1967, The Origin of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney explores the diverse origins of English surnames, uncovering their linguistic, cultural, and historical roots. It’s an essential resource for linguists and genealogists.