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The Glossa Ordinaria
The Glossa Ordinaria on the Bible was the ubiquitous text of the Middle Ages. Compiled in twelfth-century France, this multi-volume work, containing the entire text of Scripture surrounded by a commentary drawn from patristic and medieval authors, is still extant in thousands of manuscripts, testifying to the centrality of the work for generations of medieval scholars. Although the Glossa has been the subject of modern study, it is surrounded by myth. This book, based on manuscript evidence, is the first to draw together the history of this monumental work, its authorship, content, layout, production and use. Raising new questions, and pointing the way to further research, it opens up the Glossa to all students of medieval religion and intellectual history.
Women and the Book
Concentrating on the pictorial evidence, these papers raise many complex and varied themes related to women's creation, use and patronage of books, and the representation of women in them.
My Big Book of Rhymes
A collection of over 100 traditional nursery rhymes, from Incey Wincey Spider and Hey Diddle Diddle to the Muffin Man and Old King Cole, with delightful illustrations by Lesley Smith. for age 3+
The General Crisis of the Seventeenth Century
Containing fresh research and new perspectives, this volume of important essays brings up to date the debate about the theory of a 'General Crisis' in the seventeenth century, and proves essential reading for a clear understanding of the period.
Masters of the Sacred Page
Starting with the premise that the history of a medieval subject cannot be properly written "without recourse to the materials it produced," Lesley Smith's Masters of the Sacred Page provides an illuminating study of theology in the Middle Ages. She focuses on the dramatic transformations of the discipline in the twelfth century and uses a collection of contemporary manuscripts as a guide to its changes and developments. Smith points out that the medieval masters of theology had a much wider view of their subject than the modern academic tendency for neatness and division can easily admit, and she places their discipline squarely within the rapidly evolving intellectual and educational conte...
Harry's Last Stand
'A kind of epic poem, one that moves in circular fashion from passionate denunciation to intense autobiographical reflection ... should be required reading for every MP, peer, councillor, civil servant and commentator. The fury and sense of powerlessness that so many people feel at government policy beam out of every page.' The Guardian 'It is not enough to read Harry's record of the struggles and hopes of a generation – we have to re-assert his principles of common ownership and the welfare state. If Harry can do it, we should too!' Ken Loach, Director of I, Daniel Blake 'As one of the last remaining survivors of the Great Depression and the Second World War, I will not go gently into tha...
Handwritten
A celebration of the art of handwriting, including samples from famous writers, scientists, and historical figures. The less it is part of everyday life, the more the appeal of handwriting grows. This wonderful selection of treasures from the Bodleian Library introduces remarkable individuals through documents written in their own hands. From the second century BCE to the present, individual lives and relationships are illuminated through the writing that has been left behind. We see Elizabeth I attempting to win over her new stepmother, Alan Bennett working out the character of Mr. Toad, Henry Moore advising on cleaning methods for his sculptures, and Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin balancing chil...
Soul Sisters
Soul Sisters by Lesley Lokko is a rich, intergenerational tale of love, race, power and secrets which centres on the lifelong friendship between two women: Scottish Jen McFadden and South African-born Kemisa Mashabane, known to her friends as Kemi. Since childhood, Jen and Kemi have lived like sisters in the McFadden family home in Edinburgh, brought together by a shared family history which stretches back generations. Kemi was educated in Britain alongside Jen and the girls could not be closer; nor could they be more different in the paths they take in life. But the ties that bind them are strong and complicated, and a dark family secret exists in their joint history. Solam Rhoyi is from So...
Brer Rabbit and the Honey Pot
Brer Rabbit is a naughty little fellow. He likes to play tricks on Brer Fox, Brer Wolf and the other animals who are always trying to catch him. Follow his misadventures and develop your child's reading skills with this delightful picture storybook series. Retold in the popular 'see and say' rebus format, each includes a picture word guide inside the back cover and a full-page, colour illustration on every spread.
Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox
Each book contains two of Joel Chandler Harris's much-loved Brer Rabbit adventures, retold in the 'see-and-say' rebus style to help children to grow in reading confidence. Age 4+ Enjoy the mischievous adventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends in this 'see and say' storybook. Children love to join in by saying the picture words aloud, and as their recognition and understanding develop, their confidence and reading skills will grow. Includes picture word guide - a great aid for encouraging and developing reading skills - perfect for sharing together or for children to enjoy by themselves - ideal for storytime, bedtime or just about anytime! Collect all the titles in this Rebus series: BRER RABBIT & THE HONEY POT - BRER RABBIT & BRER FOX - BRER RABBIT & THE GREAT RACE - BRER RABBIT & THE TAR BABY.
