and data-checking work. Without them, this dream of mine would not have come true.
Earlier versions of chapters 5 and 6 were previously published, although they have been rewritten for the present book. I wish to acknowledge, therefore, the International Journal of Bilingualism and Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Bilingualism.
Finally, I would like to thank James himself. He was a continuous source of wonder and inspiration. Without his babbling and talking, this study would never have been possible.