Medieval English Lyrics and Carols (Duncan Thomas G.)(Paperback)

Medieval English Lyrics and Carols (Duncan Thomas G.)(Paperback)

Lyrics and carols are two of the most important types of medieval literature. This anthology provides a generous and wide-ranging selection, beginning with the first lyrics in English to celebrate love as romantic devotion to a woman, and including all pre-Chaucerian love lyrics (other than a few

Ancient and Medieval Wargaming (Thomas Neil)(Paperback / softback)

Middle English Lyrics (Hoffman Richard L.)(Paperback)

It is the only anthology which includes all thirty-one English lyrics from MS Harley 2253, all the verses by Friar Herebert printed in Brown XIV, and all the important poems given in Robbins' Secular Lyrics. In all there are 245 lyrics, arranged thematically. To make these delightful poems

English Medieval Embroidery: Opus Anglicanum (Browne Clare)(Paperback)

An introduction to the design, production and use of luxury embroideries in medieval England (c. 1200-1530) In medieval Europe, embroidered textiles were indispensable symbols of wealth and power. Owing to their quality, complexity and magnificence, English embroideries enjoyed international

Middle English Lyrics: New Readings of Short Poems (Boffey Julia)(Paperback)

A collection attesting to the richness and lasting appeal of these short forms of Middle English

Medieval English Travel: A Critical Anthology (Bale Anthony)(Paperback)

Medieval English Travel: A Critical Anthology is a comprehensive volume that consists of three sections: concise introductory essays written by leading specialists; an anthology of important and less well-known texts, grouped by destination; and a selection of supporting bibliographies organized by

Medieval Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Marenbon John)(Paperback)

For many of us, the term 'medieval philosophy' conjures up the figure of Thomas Aquinas, and is closely intertwined with religion. In this Very Short Introduction John Marenbon shows how medieval philosophy had a far broader reach than the thirteenth and fourteenth-century universities of Christian

Thomas Aquinas: A Very Short Introduction (Kerr Fergus)(Paperback)

Thomas Aquinas is one of the giants of medieval philosophy, a thinker who had--and who still has--a profound influence on Western thought. Aquinas was a controversial figure in his time who was often engaged in fierce theological debates. He was the foremost classical proponent of natural theology,

Birds in Medieval English Poetry: Metaphors, Realities, Transformations (Warren Michael J.)(Paperback)

First full-length study of birds and their metamorphoses as treated in a wide range of medieval poetry, from the Anglo-Saxons to Chaucer and

Medieval and Early Renaissance Medicine: An Introduction to Knowledge and Practice (Siraisi Nancy G.)(Paperback)

Western Europe supported a highly developed and diverse medical community in the late medieval and early Renaissance periods. In her absorbing history of this complex era in medicine, Siraisi explores the inner workings of the medical community and illustrates the connections of medicine to both

Peasants and historians: Debating the medieval English peasantry (Schofield Phillipp)(Paperback)

This book examines one hundred years of historical debate on the English peasantry in the later Middle Ages, exploring the influences and changes to peasantry society, economy and

The Oxford Book of English Short Stories (Byatt A. S.)(Paperback)

From Anthony Trollope, Charles Dickens, and Thomas Hardy, through Rudyard Kipling, H.G. Wells, D.H. Lawrence, and Virginia Woolf, right up to Graham Greene, J.G. Ballard, Angela Carter, Ian McEwan, and many others, The Oxford Book of English Short Stories encompasses comedy and tragedy, farce and

English Legal System Concentrate: Law Revision and Study Guide (Thomas Mark)(Paperback)

English Legal System Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and

Winnie and Wilbur: The Naughty Knight (Thomas Valerie)(Paperback / softback)

Winnie and Wilbur. In a medieval castle. In disguise. What could possibly go wrong . . .? In this latest picture book from Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul Winnie and Wilbur go back in time to enjoy all the thrills and spectacle of castle life and they'd like you to join

Early Music: A Very Short Introduction (Kelly Thomas Forrest)(Paperback)

From Gregorian chant to Bach's Brandenburg Concerti, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods is both beautiful and intriguing, expanding our horizons as it nourishes our souls. In this Very Short Introduction, Thomas Forrest Kelly provides not only a compact overview of the

Medieval Wall Paintings (Rosewell Roger)(Paperback)

What medieval wall paintings remain in English churches tend to be shadows of their former selves - rare fragments of art that have survived not only the Reformation, but successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration. The whitewashed walls of most parish churches belie the

Shuter's Compact Setswana Dictionary - English-Setswana and Setswana-English (Dent G.R.)(Paperback / softback)

Introducing the Medieval Dragon (Honegger Thomas)(Paperback)

This book is an introduction written for both the scholar and the interested lay reader. It presents a fascinating topic - the medieval dragon - in an accessible and lucid manner that educates, entertains, and enthrals - exactly as medieval dragons themselves

The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Law and Literature (Barrington Candace)(Paperback)

Despite an unprecedented level of interest in the interaction between law and literature over the past two decades, readers have had no accessible introduction to this rich engagement in medieval and early Tudor England. The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Law and Literature addresses this

Useless Magic - Lyrics, Poetry and Sermons (Welch Florence)(Paperback / softback)

A beautifully illustrated collection of lyrics and never-before-seen poetry and sketches from Florence WelchSongs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later. Or a prediction comes true and I couldn't

Diary of Anne Frank: York Notes for GCSE (Haughey Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

The 'York Notes' series covers major works from medieval to modern English literature, and classic and contemporary works from Europe, America, the Commonwealth and the Third World. This text examines 'Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young

Rent: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical (Larson Jonathan)(Paperback)

RENT: THE COMPLETE BOOK AND LYRICS OF THE BROADWAY

Essentials for Successful English Language Teaching (Farrell Thomas S. C.)(Paperback)

This book is about how to teach English as a second language and how second language students learn. With Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) at its centre, it takes a practical approach to second language teaching backed up by clearly explained theory. Presenting eight essential principles

Isadora Duncan: My Life (Duncan Isadora)(Paperback)

The visionary choreographer and dancer Isadora Duncan (1877 1927) not only revolutionized dance in the twentieth century but blazed a path for other visionaries who would follow in her wake. While many biographies have explored Duncan s crucial role as one of the founders of modern dance, no other