"Citizenship is highly topical and relevant to a number of disciplines including law, politics and sociology. What can a linguistic study contribute to the debate? In this impressive volume a combination of theorists -- linguists, historians and lawyers -- address the subject of citizenship testing in language proficiency and 'cultural' knowledge"--

Come on the quest of a lifetime-the search for how your family came to be and why you are the way you are. Here are the super activities, games and questions that will help you discover the exciting lives of your Swedish ancestors. Learning about your family's past can be a fun adventure that strengthens your family relationships today as you learn about the past together. With this activity book you can: Place your Swedish ancestor in the context of broader Swedish history Complete a crossword puzzle about Swedish words your ancestors used Learn about and create items for a Swedish holiday Color and cut out Swedish paper dolls to tell the stories of your ancestors Write a letter to your Swedish ancestor Design and color a drawing of a Dala horse such as your ancestor might have played with. Involve your whole family in the fun of learning about your Swedish ancestors And explore many other activities In this book, simple projects, recipes and worksheets make it easy for your busy family to celebrate their Swedish heritage. No matter what your age, you can help your family accomplish these activities together. As you learn, you can record your family history here to create a new family keepsake and pass your great German heritage down to future generations.

Determined is a middle-grade novel that combines history and fiction into a dramatic heart-touching tale that is exciting, informative, and hilariously funny. The story takes place in the year 1895, and records the adventures of two youngsters on their heroic journey through magical Storyland, where familiar fairytales are retold in a highly twisted format.