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 Book order
Janina Ramirez is a British art and cultural historian whose work delves into the interpretation of symbols and the examination of artworks within their original historical contexts. Her scholarship particularly highlights the symbolism of birds, a subject she explored in depth for her doctoral research. As a lecturer and course director at Oxford University, she brings a profound understanding and expert perspective to the study of art and history. Her approach emphasizes meticulous interpretation and contextualization, uncovering the rich layers of meaning embedded in historical art.
- 2022
- 2022
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
- 2019
Beowulf
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
- 2019
Way of the Waves
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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 . . .
- 2016
Creative Visualization for Writers
- 211 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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.
- 2016
Julian of Norwich
- 122 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Concise historical introduction to Julian of Norwich and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.
- 2015
The Private Lives of the Saints
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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.