This empowering collection brings together 50 Goddess' from Nut, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky to Medusa to Papatuanuku the Maori Earth Goddess.
Janina Ramirez Libri
Janina Ramirez è una storica dell'arte e della cultura britannica il cui lavoro approfondisce l'interpretazione dei simboli e l'esame delle opere d'arte all'interno dei loro contesti storici originali. La sua erudizione mette in particolare evidenza la simbologia degli uccelli, un tema che ha esplorato in profondità per la sua ricerca di dottorato. Come docente e direttrice di corsi presso l'Università di Oxford, porta una profonda comprensione e una prospettiva esperta allo studio dell'arte e della storia. Il suo approccio enfatizza l'interpretazione meticolosa e la contestualizzazione, scoprendo i ricchi strati di significato radicati nell'arte storica.
Beowulf
- 56pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'This accessible illustrated guide is a great introduction to the story, its origins and its enduring legacy' BBC HISTORY - Which is more terrifying - a monster or its mother? - Why did Berserkers run naked into battle? - How was the story of Beowulf almost lost forever? PLUNGE into the adventures of Beowulf, the 6th Century hero who defeated the monster Grendel, became king of his people, and slayed a tremendous dragon. Surviving in a single, burnt manuscript, Beowulf continues to entrance readers and inspire major works of fantasy today. WARRIORS. MONSTERS. DRAGONS. GOLD. Janina Ramirez's Beowulf is an accessible and authoritative guide to the spellbinding world and daring feats of a poem remembered through the centuries.
The Private Lives of the Saints
- 352pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them from their heavenly status to the human level, Oxford art historian and BBC presenter Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of over a dozen seminal saints.
Way of the Waves
- 192pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Join young investigator and shield maiden Alva as she goes a-viking around the medieval world in search of adventure!Alva clings to her sleeping wolf as the Viking longship pitches and rolls over the North Sea's crashing waves. Soon she will reveal herself as a secret stowaway, but only when there's no chance of turning back. This is her opportunity to put her shield maiden spirit to the test - exploring strangenew lands, solving mysteries, and most importantly finding her father . . .
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 'Revelatory' GUARDIAN 'A firecracker somehow captured between two covers' LUCY WORSLEY An instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history. From royalty and religion to fame and fury, see the medieval world - and the women erased from it - with fresh eyes. 'Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended' CAITLIN MORAN 'Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE The instant Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023
Creative Visualization for Writers
- 211pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Creative Visualization for Writers features dozens of exercises and activities to spark new writing ideas, encourage relaxation and focus, and give you a creative boost. Nina Amir guides you through every stage of the creation process, from setting clear goals and finding inspiration to filling your creative well and managing your attention.
Julian of Norwich
- 122pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Concise historical introduction to Julian of Norwich and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.
Göttinnen
50 inspirierende Geschichten von mythischen Heldinnen, Hexen und Heiligen
Entdecke die Göttin in dir! Dieses Buch versammelt 50 inspirierende Frauengestalten, die den Glauben über Jahrtausende geprägt haben und es verdienen, erzählt zu werden: von Athene über Baba Yaga bis hin zu Venus und Medusa. Manche von Ihnen verkörpern liebevolle Schöpferinnen, andere sind weise Anführerinnen, manche sind furchtlose Kriegerinnen und wieder andere magische, geheimnisvolle Wesen. Jede von ihnen kann uns auf ihre eigene Art und Weise inspirieren, uns Kraft spenden oder Vorbild sein. Mit ihren Geschichten reisen wir um die ganze Welt, erhalten Einblick in vielfältige Kulturen und begreifen, inwiefern sie Glauben und Spiritualität bis heute prägen. Faszinierende Illustrationen: Liebevolle, detailreiche und künstlerische Bilder machen die Geschichten lebendig In Kooperation mit dem British Museum: Wissenschaftlich geprüft und mit zahlreichen Fotografien aus der Sammlung des Museums Ein besonderes Geschenk: Großformatig und hochwertig, für starke Mädchen und Jungen, inspirierende Frauen und Männer, Schwestern und Brüder, Freundinnen und Freunde Für Jung und Alt Ein zeitloses, inspirierendes Kindersachbuch, das jede:n Leser:in in seinen Bann zieht.
Záhada run
- 240pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Vikingská dívka Alva je cílevědomá, zvědavá, chytrá a odvážná. Nejvíc ze všeho touží po tom, stát se vyšetřovatelkou jako její strýc Magnus. Chce to tak moc, že se za tajemnou záhadou vydává uprostřed noci do hor, jen v doprovodu svého věrného vlka Fenrira. Jestli chce něco dokázat, nesmí se bát, přestože se v horách toulá nebezpečný zločinec. Alva si musí poradit s tajemnými runami, se zlou čarodějkou a s neznámými cizinci, musí čelit zášti, nepřátelství a chamtivosti a zdolat ledové hory. A hlavně musí být na místě činu první! Jenomže to, co objeví, vyvolá jen další otázky… Odhalí nakonec zločince a najde záhadný poklad?
