The first comprehensive survey of Standard Modern Greek, this book offers a descriptive analysis of the structure of the language and of present-day usage, highlighting the discussion with examples drawn from a wide cross section of spoken, written, and literary sources.

A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.

English rock star Aldous Snow relapses into drugs and booze after a break up and a disastrous record. In L.A., Aaron Green works for a record company stuck in recession. Aaron s boss gives him a career making task - to bring Aldous from London to L.A. for a concert in 72 hours. That day, Aaron s girlfriend Daphne tells him she wants to finish her medical residency in Seattle. Aaron s sure this ends their relationship. In London, things aren t much better: Aldous delays their departure several times, plies Aaron with vices, and alternates between bad behavior and trenchant observations. Can Aaron moderate Aldous s substance abuse and get him to the Greek? What about Daphne?