Digital Commons Network^™

Interdisciplinary Comparison Of Verb Complementation Patterns In Selected Nigerian University Course Textbooks: Insights From Humanities And Natural Sciences, Scholastica Chinyere Amadi

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This paper describes the variation in the distributions and use of verb complementation types and patterns in selected academic textbooks. The theoretical framework is Chomsky’s phrase structure grammar. The data, obtained from the first chapters, titled, ‘General introduction’ and ‘Atom and its structure’ of purposively selected English Studies and Physics textbooks, comprising 473 transitive verb phrases are manually analyzed. The findings reveal that three verb complementation types, mono-transitive, intensive, and complex-transitive, vary in patterns across the two textbooks with the mono-transitive V+NP and intensive V+NP patterns being dominant in English while the complex-transitive V+PP pattern dominates in Physics. The findings …

Rogue Community College, By David R. Slayton. Reviewed By Phillip Fitzsimmons., Phillip Fitzsimmons

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

Dragon Stained Glass For Mythprint 412, Phillip Fitzsimmons

Faculty Articles & Research

Cover Art: Dragon stained glass by Phillip Fitzsimmons, pattern from Steven Voss, Etsy GoldFox Studios www.etsy.com/shop/GoldFoxArtistry © 2025.

First published on the cover of Mythprint 412.

The Book That Wouldn't Burn, By Mark Lawrence. Reviewed By Nancy Martsch, Nancy Martsch

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

The Many Adventures Of Mary Darling, By Pat Murphy. Reviewed By Ruth Berman., Ruth Berman

Mythprint Book Reviews

Mythprint is the quarterly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local discussion groups.

Representing Middle-Earth: Tolkien, Form, And Ideology (2024), By Robert T. Tally, Jr., Andrew Higgins

Journal of Tolkien Research

Nook review, by Andrew Higgins, of Representing Middle-earth: Tolkien, Form, and Ideology (2024), by Robert T. Tally, Jr.

Endings Of Half-Lines In The Middle English Alliterative Joseph Of Arimathea, Ian Cornelius

English: Faculty Publications and Other Works

The Middle English alliterative poem Joseph of Arimathea survives in a single copy, lacking verse lineation and the regular alliteration expected of this form. Several explanations have been advanced, but the poem has been treated with reserve: scholars and critics have been reluctant, perhaps, to attend closely to a text that has seemed unfinished, careless, or corrupt. The present study counters these impressions with a narrow metrical test. Joseph agrees very well with one of the ‘finer rules’ described in recent scholarship on alliterative metrics, namely the requirement that lines end with a trochaic constituent. Regular line endings support the …

Mr. Hyde And His Representation Of Alcoholism, Jacob S. Capes

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

This essay explores The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson through the lens of addiction psychology, drawing parallels between Dr. Jekyll’s descent into madness and the stages of alcoholism as defined by the DSM-5. By interpreting Jekyll’s relationship with his transformative elixir as a metaphor for alcohol abuse, the analysis traces his progression through early experimentation, growing dependency, and eventual loss of control, aligning with the three clinical stages of alcohol use disorder. The essay further examines how intelligence and genetic predisposition—two key risk factors for addiction—contribute to Jekyll’s vulnerability, incorporating both modern scientific …

Exploring Students’ Word Stress In Speaking: Does Ethnicity Matter?, Kardi Nurhadi, Diyenti Rusdin, Indah Werdiningsih, Nunung Suryati

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

In recent years, many studies have examined the impact of word stress on speaking, but few have looked into how multiethnic students handle word stress in pronunciation. This gap is particularly noticeable in Indonesia, where the rich diversity of ethnicities and local dialects presents both unique challenges and opportunities for English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners. This study aims to fill that gap by examining how the ethnic backgrounds of Indonesian students from Sulawesi influence their word stress. Twelve students (6 males, 6 females, aged 19–21) from four different ethnic groups were recruited as participants. Data were gathered through interviews, read-aloud recordings, lecturer …

Review: What Do You Do With An Idea?, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Confidence, Creativity, Inspiration, Responsibility, Self-Respect, Wonder

Review: What Is Given From The Heart, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Caring, Compassion, Coping, Dignity, Generosity, Giving, Inspiration, Neighborliness, Sacrifice, Sharing, Unselfishness

Review: Uncle Jed's Barbershop, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Caring, Generosity, Perseverance, Responsibility, Unselfishness

Review: Train To Somewhere, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Respect, Resilience

Review: Thunder Cake, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Trustworthiness, Caring, Compassion, Cooperation, Coping, Courage, Creativity, Discernment, Empathy, Encouragement, Fearlessness, Family love, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Maturity, Obedience, Optimism, Perseverance, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Sharing, Spunk, Thoughtfulness, Wisdom, Wonder, Work ethic

Review: The Orphan And The Mouse, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Cooperation, Cleverness, Compassion, Courage, Determination, Encouragement, Fearlessness, Friendship, Ingenuity, Perseverance, Resolve, Resourcefulness, Respect, Self-respect, Spunk, Trustworthiness

Review: The Seven Wonders Of Sassafras Springs, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Cooperation, Diversity, Encouragement, Faith, Imagination, Initiative, Inquisitiveness, Manners, Respect, Self-reliance, Wonder

Review: The Greatest Skating Race, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Courage, Determination, Endurance, Perseverance, Resolve, Survival, Trustworthiness, Unselfishness

Review: The Great Fuzz Frenzy, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Boldness, Community, Competition, Cooperation, Courage, Duty, Gratitude, Leadership, Survival, Trustworthiness

Review: The Gardener, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Ambition, Caring, Community, Coping, Cooperation, Courage, Determination, Inspiration, Respect, Spunk, Work ethic

Review: The Eagles Are Back, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Appreciation of nature, Caring, Citizenship, Compassion, Cooperation, Courage, Dedication, Dependability, Friendship, Maturity, Responsibility, Wisdom, Wonder

Review: The Day Gogo Went To Vote, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Citizenship, Courage, Dedication, Determination, Family love, Neighborliness, Patriotism, Pride

Review: The Copper Lady, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Caring, Cleverness, Courage, Craftsmanship, Curiosity, Dedication, Determination, Diligence, Duty, Fear, Giving, Hope, Initiative, Resolve, Resolve

Review: The All-I'Ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Caring, Cooperation, Family love, Sharing

Review: Thank You Mr. Falker, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Acceptance, Caring, Compassion, Determination, Patience, Respect

Review: The Storyteller's Candle, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Cooperation, Diversity, Ethnic pride, Inspiration, Thoughtfulness

Review: Saint George And The Dragon, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Courage, Boldness, Caring, Determination, Perseverance, Resolve, Self-reliance

Review: The Adventures Of Sir Givret The Short, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Responsibility, Cleverness, Cunning, Duty, Humor, Ingenuity, Loyalty, Trustworthiness, Wisdom

Review: Radio Rescue, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Caring, Citizenship, Cooperation, Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, Dedication, Determination, Diligence, Friendship, Inquisitiveness, Knowledge, Neighborliness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Work ethic

Review: Poet: The Remarkable Story Of George Moses Horton, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Fairness, Creativity, Initiative, Perseverance, Self-respect

Review: Peppe The Lamplighter, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 7-9

Ambition, Caring, Coping, Initiative, Loyalty, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Spunk, Work Ethic