Michelle P. Brown is a distinguished scholar specializing in medieval manuscript studies, bringing unparalleled expertise from her tenure as Professor Emerita at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her extensive curatorial experience at the British Library, where she oversaw illuminated manuscripts, has deeply informed her insightful analyses. Through her work, she illuminates the artistry, history, and cultural significance embedded within these ancient texts, making the medieval world accessible and fascinating to contemporary readers. Her scholarship offers a unique window into the creation and context of some of history's most treasured visual and textual artifacts.
A standard reference in the field of manuscript studies for over twenty years, now revised and updated with full-colour illustrations throughout.
Delve into the evolution of Christian art, examining its profound impact from ancient times to modernity. The book highlights key artistic movements, significant works, and the cultural contexts that shaped them, illustrating how faith and creativity intertwined throughout history. Through detailed analysis, readers gain insight into the role of art in religious expression and its enduring legacy in society.
Takes readers on a tour of the sites where culture and punishment - meet television shows, movies, prison tourism, and post 9/11 new war prisons - demonstrating that because incarceration affects people along distinct race and class lines, it is only a privileged group of citizens who are removed from the experience of incarceration.
My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words
Published to coincide with a British Library exhibition of the same name, this study explores the background and history of this artwork and symbol of Christianity. Sections examine aspects of the Anglo-Saxon world: the heritage of the people who lived and ruled and how and why this book was made. schovat popis
Apart from the sheer enjoyment of using our hands to create something new, crafting helps us to connect with who we are. Sarah Samuel casts fresh light on how the basic human need to create is often forgotten as mass-consumerism grows, and how we can all still find our unique path, craft and our own means of individual, joyful self-expression. Through personal anecdote and expert insight, this book unearths the true value of craft, and how we can meet our soul’s yearning to be creative and open ourselves up to infinite possibilities.
"I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard as I did reading this book. The humor was quick-witted and sharp... I didn't want to put this book down." -Reading RebelGray "Quick Shot" Woodson is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi. Unfortunately, he's ready to hang up his hat. Sure, being notorious has its perks. But the nomadic lifestyle―and people always tryin' to kill you―gets old real fast.Now he just wants to find a place to retire so he can spend his days the way the good Lord intended. Staring at the sunset. And napping.When his stubborn horse drags him into a hole-in-the-wall town called Desolation, something about the place calls to Gray, and he figures he might actually have a shot at a sleepy retirement.His optimism lasts about a minute and a half.Soon he finds himself embroiled in a town vendetta and married to a woman named Mercy. Who, judging by her aggravating personality, doesn't know the meaning of her own name. In fact, she's downright impossible.But dang it if his wife isn't irresistible. If only she'd stop trying to steal his guns to go after the bad guys herself.There goes his peace and quiet...
Mindful Travelling explores why broadening our horizons is good for the heart and soul.
Andrea McLean, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author and award-winning TV broadcaster, opens up about her journey from trauma, toxic relationships and divorce towards empowerment, happiness and healing.
After announcing live on Loose Women that she would be absent from the screen as she recovered from surgery, Andrea was inundated with letters from other women struggling with the realities of the menopause, who were delighted that someone was finally talking openly and frankly about it.