Global Englishes and Transcultural Flows

The English language is spreading across the world, and so too is hip-hop culture: both are being altered, developed, reinterpreted, reclaimed. This timely book explores the relationship between global Englishes (the spread and use of diverse forms of English within processes of globalization) and transcultural flows (the movements, changes and reuses of cultural forms in disparate contexts).

This wide-ranging study focuses on the ways English is embedded in other linguistic contexts, including those of East Asia, Australia, West Africa and the Pacific Islands. Drawing on transgressive and performative theory, Pennycook looks at how global Englishes, transcultural flows and pedagogy are interconnected in ways that oblige us to rethink language and culture within the contemporary world.

Global Englishes and Transcultural Flows is a valuable resource to applied linguists, sociolinguists, and students on cultural studies, English language studies, TEFL and TESOL courses.

'an important book that deserves to be widely read and discussed.'- Stephen Farrow, The Use of English

University of Technology, New South Wales, Australia

Reaching a broken generation with the hope of the gospelGeneration Y is the generation of tattoos, cell phones, social networking, and iPods. It is the generation of authenticity, social justice, racial diversity, and community. But it is also the generation of broken homes, school shootings, immense performance pressure, loneliness, self-indulgence, and insecurity. Christians have largely failed to bring restoration to this 70 million-member group of young people. What are we missing? And what are the consequences if it doesn't change?Josh James Riebock takes you on a journey deep into the soul of a generation that is slowly being transformed from within. Whether you're a pastor, a volunteer, a church leader, a friend, or a member of Generation Y yourself, you will value this honest and hopeful look at restoring a broken generation with the life-changing power of the gospel."A must-read for anyone seeking to understand Gen Y. . . . Not only will Josh's imaginative, insightful, and gritty inside look prepare you to engage a new generation, but God might just change you in the process."--John Burke, author of No Perfect People Allowed and Soul Revolution "mY Generation puts language to the generational epidemic of brokenness and points to hope that is possible through the power of community and genuine faith. You will find within these pages compelling authenticity and remarkable humor, as well as a vision of living the way of Jesus."--Jon Peacock, director of Axis at Willow Creek Community ChurchJosh James Riebock has been a successful youth pastor and is now a sought-after speaker at conferences, colleges, and churches across the country. He speaks both to Generation Y and to people who are involved in leading this generation. He lives with his wife, Kristen, in downtown Austin, Texas.

From the origins and exodus to the restoration and new hope, Kingdom of Priests offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of Old Testament Israel. Merrill explores the history of ancient Israel not only from Old Testament texts but also from the literary and archeological sources of the ancient Near East. After selling more than 30,000 copies, the book has now been updated and revised. The second edition addresses and interacts with current debates in the history of ancient Israel, offering an up-to-date articulation of a conservative evangelical position on historical matters. The text is accented with nearly twenty maps and charts.

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