Bøger af Elena Graf

The present volume is dedicated to the phenomenon of pragmaticalization in the context of the theory of grammaticalization. While, in recent decades, the growing interest in the analysis of pragmatic phenomena within grammaticalization research was triggered, amongst others, by studies in the field of subjectivity and intersubjectivity in language, we still lack a model for a broad understanding of how changes on the discourse level come about and face a lack of information which provides a conclusive theoretical framework to systematically record the emergence of an entire layer of discourse units in language. The book is one of the first comprehensive collections contributed to the topic of pragmaticalization, and includes empirical studies on a wide range of languages from diachronic and synchronic perspectives. Aiming to refine our understanding of pragmatic shifts which can be observed by several linguistic units, the contributions discuss such issues as pros and cons of the concept of pragmaticalization, the parameters of pragmaticalization, the emergence of discourse markers and constructions with various pragmatic functions, pathways of change, including the influence of language contact.

A school shooting is a nightmare that happens in other towns until it comes to yours.A small town in Maine wakes up thinking it's just another winter day, but a tragedy has been set in motion by dark secrets from the past and an unfortunate series of recent events. The horror that every town fears is about to come to Hobbs.Dr. Liz Stolz is preparing to teach a gun safety class. Police Chief Brenda Harrison is heading to present her new conceal carry requirements to town manager, Olivia Enright. The principal of Hobbs Elementary, Courtney Barnes, and the new teacher, Susan Gedney, aren't looking forward to an afterschool meeting about active shooter drills. On the other side of town, Sam McKinnon is finishing work on the school bathroom. Each woman will unwillingly play a critical role in the drama that is about to unfold. Hobbs will never be the same again.

Rev. Susan Gedney returns to Hobbs after facing the wreckage of her past in the Midwest, but she soon learns her own recovery is incomplete until she earns back everyone's trust. Susan remembers what she learned in Rehab: 'You're only as sick as your secrets'. She may have to reveal a few before winning back the support of the people who want to believe in her again. Meanwhile, at Hobbs Family Practice, Bobbie Lantry, the new Nurse Practitioner, has a big secret of her own. She seems always to be rushing away to take care of a mysterious older woman. Why? And who is the mystery lady? And why does Bobbie feel she can't tell anyone what's going on in her life?

Rev. Lucy Bartlett's life couldn't be more perfect. She's turned around her crumbling church. She's finishing her doctorate and publishing her first book. Best of all, she is engaged to marry her soulmate, Dr. Liz Stolz.Once a world-famous opera singer, Lucy has been coaching the church's transgender music director, who hopes to relaunch her career as a natural alto. When Denise lands an audition with a major orchestra, she knows that the conductor is only using her to lure Lucy into performing again. To show her support, Lucy agrees to do the concert, but after the triumphant performance, she is inundated with offers for singing engagements. The temptation to restart her musical career throws everything in Lucy's life in doubt-her faith, her future as a pastor, her fulfilling life in Hobbs, even her marriage to the woman she loves.

This third novel in the popular Hobbs series tells the inspiring story of how a community of close friends deals with the pandemic. It''s midwinter in Maine, and the biggest problem is a snowstorm. Only Liz Stolz, the senior doctor of Hobbs Family practice, is paying attention to the strange virus in China that''s roiling the financial markets. She tries to alert the town leaders to the potential danger, but police chief, Brenda Harrison, is distracted by Liz''s new physician''s assistant, Cherie Bois. Brenda''s interest repels Cherie. After witnessing police violence, Cherie despises cops. While Liz and Reverend Lucy Bartlett try to help Cherie get past the trauma and give Brenda a chance, the pandemic closes in. The friends are pushed together during the lockdown. Friendships and relationships are strained as they act selflessly and selfishly out of love, faith, and duty. Can they find new strength and forge deeper connections through helping one another and the town survive?

World War II has finally come to an end and Berlin has fallen. Nearly everything Margarethe von Stahle has sworn to protect has been lost. After being brutally abused by occupying Russian soldiers in her own hospital, Margarethe must rely on the kindness of her friends to survive.

In 1938, Margarethe von Stahle is desperately trying to practice ethical medicinedespite the Nazi policy of “racial hygiene” that is forcing doctors to collaboratein the extermination of the handicapped and mentally ill. She has always avoidedpolitics, but now she must decide whether to remain on the sidelines or to act onher convictions. At the same time, she is struggling to hold her family together,despite intrigue, secrecy, and an unforgivable indiscretion.  e people she holdsmost dear are conspiring against her for their own ends. Neither of Margarethe’schildren are playing to script, frustrating her hopes for the future of the Houseof Langenberg-Edelheim. Perhaps the only solution is to face the truth…or tellmore lies of omission.is timely novel is the third volume of the Passing Rites series, which followsthe aristocratic Stahle family through the 20th century. Set in the last yearsbefore World War II, Lies of Omission addresses the challenge of resistance tothe  ird Reich. Despite great danger, some doctors honored their HippocraticOath. Ordinary citizens, working in small groups, came to the aid of thedisenfranchised. A few brave souls managed to keep their moral compass, whileall around them, a nation descended into collective lunacy.Elena Graf was inspired to write about this period by her father’s war stories. Shefell in love with the city of Berlin while working for a German publisher. Shelives in Maine.