Names New and Old


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These essays tell the story of geographic, literary, personal and various other types of names. Information on names is offered chronologically from 1391 up to the present time and the 'hip-lit' names used in Bret Easton Ellis's Less than Zero. There are also technical studies, such as the names of drugs in the world of street-Spanish, and the sound patterns of proper names in the English language.




Old Names, New Peoples: Listing Ethnonyms in Late Antiquity


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No people is nameless, and lists of words are as old as writing systems. And yet, both subjects can appear unpromising to historians. This volume shows the contrary by examining the various meanings and functions of ethnonyms in Late Antiquity: added to catalogues of provinces, they reflect the political messages and the regulating power of the imperial bureaucracy; included in schoolbooks, they mirror educational practices and reveal the geographical and ethnic landscapes taught at school; placed on a map, they help make sense of the world in times of transition.




Old Names - New Growth


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For the 2nd ASPNS conference the emphasis regarding the topics of the talks was placed on lexicographic and linguistic matters. In this volume the contributors assess the various problems of working with plant names like foxes glofa and geormanleaf, pulege and psyllium, hlenortear or fornetes folm. A special study analyses the semantic aspects of Old English plant names. More generally plant related discussions deal with the mandrake legend in Anglo-Saxon England and continental Europe, the need for a new publication of the Old English Herbarium and of the Medicina de Quadrupedibus, or the tree names in Anglo-Saxon charters. The conference also served as a platform to introduce the Graz-Munich online project Dictionary of Old English Plant Names.







Baby Names for the New Century


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You want a name that gives your baby a foundation for forging a unique identity, a name that expresses your hopes for the future.Here is the 90's approach to finding a name for your baby that perfectly reflects your lifestyle.your interests,and your heritage.In tune with today's changing world,the extraordinary Baby Name Data Bank provides modern parents with classical, multi–cultural,and ethnic listings. This up–to–the–minute guide gives you the widest possible variety of names for boys and girls. Its unique format offers flexibility and creativity so that you can select the ideal name that will carry your child through the 21st century.




The New American Dictionary of Baby Names


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Presents an alphabetical listing of over ten thousand first names for boys and girls, each with information on the name's origin, meaning, and usage.




Meanings of the Names of People and Places in the Old Testament


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"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16""17). This book contains not only a look at the meanings of people and places of the Old Testament but also a brief look at who the people were in that they really did live. In most cases showing they had family, and were a son or a daughter, a brother or sister, the father or mother of a person. The book also tells where the places were and even in the meanings of their names, there is great significance. For every person and place written in the Bible, there is a specific reason, whether for the meaning of the name of a person as in the name Adam (man, red earth) or in the name of a place, as in Bethel (house of God). It will be very enlightening and edifying to see and understand their significance as this book is used as a study help. The reader will also see, while using this reference book, that the contents of this book make looking at the meaning of the names easier. And one will see more clearly that the mystery of God and his plan for his people can be found in the names of the children of Israel, Christ in you the (only) hope of glory. This is just one of the many treasures that is found while looking at the names of the priests and kings of Israel and Judah. Whether a scholar or a layman, there are many treasures to be found in studying the scriptures, and I believe this reference book will be a blessing to anyone as an aid in searching out the hidden gems of the Word of God. The Lord bless you!




Old Rocks, New Names


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It is often difficult to decipher whether a crystal or mineral's name is the real deal or something made up, especially if you are just beginning your crystal journey. A new name can often be a legal right, one that has gone through proper channels, testing and legal trademark registration. Many times, however, it is a made up name to increase its value, unbeknownst to the buying public. "Renaming a crystal or mineral with a fancy foo foo name is prostituting Mother Nature's children. It is neither necessary nor appropriate. Dress it up and give it a fancy name and sell it for more than it is worth is a common practice for some in the metaphysical community. The practice of misleading and making something it is not, is the practice commonly used by politicians and snake oil salesmen." Honesty, Integrity, Truth in labeling. The Rebel Rocker




The Last Word on First Names


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The authors of Beyond Jennifer & Jason, the bestseller that revolutionized baby naming, offer the last word on the perfect first name. Hope is hot, Hortense is not-- at last, here's what parents really need to know before naming a baby. For years you knew what to expect from a baby-name book: a long, dull list of names with their dictionary definitions. All that changed with Beyond Jennifer & Jason-- the groundbreaking book on styles and trends in baby names that has been called "the best baby-naming book ever written" (The News Journal). Now Rosenkrantz and Satran return with an all-new baby-name guide that is destined to become a classic. Like other books, it's packed with entries on girls' and boys' names from A to Z, but no one else gives you the inside story on names: why the world has all the Ashleys it needs, why everyone loves Emily, and why you should or should not call your son Ishmael. Drawing on sources as diverse as ancient myths, current TV series, the Bible, and world literature, The Last Word on First Names is a readable, witty, and illuminating guide to the real-world meaning of Miranda, Max, and thousands of other names from Abigail to Zelig. No one should name a baby without this book.