Scottish Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Davison Carol Margaret)(Paperback)

Scottish Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Davison Carol Margaret)(Paperback)

Interrogates the Gothic in relation to Scotland, 'Scottishness', British Gothic, cultural and national boundaries, and issues of identity Written from various critical standpoints by internationally renowned scholars, Scottish Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion interrogates the ways in which the

The Victorian Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Smith Andrew)(Paperback)

The Edinburgh Companion to the Victorian Gothic is an essential resource for students and scholars working on the Gothic, Victorian literature and culture, and critical

Twenty-First-Century Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Wester Maisha)(Paperback)

This resource in contemporary Gothic literature, film and television takes a thematic approach, providing insights into the many forms the Gothic has taken in the twenty-first century

Women and the Gothic: An Edinburgh Companion (Horner Avril)(Paperback)

A re-assessment of the Gothic in relation to the female, the 'feminine', feminism and post-feminism This collection of newly commissioned essays brings together major scholars in the field of Gothic studies in order to re-think the topic of 'Women and the Gothic'. The 14 chapters in this volume

The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic (Weinstock Jeffrey Andrew)(Paperback)

The Cambridge Companion to American Gothic offers an accessible overview to both the breadth and depth of the American Gothic tradition. This subgenre features works from many of America's best-known authors: Edgar Allan Poe, Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Anne Rice, Henry James, Edith Wharton,

The Edinburgh Companion to the Gaelic Language (Watson Moray)(Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the Scottish Gaelic

A New Companion to the Gothic (Punter David)(Paperback)

The thoroughly expanded and updated New Companion to the Gothic, provides a series of stimulating insights into Gothic writing, its history and genealogy. The addition of 12 new essays and a section on 'Global Gothic' reflects the direction Gothic criticism has taken over the last decade. Many of

The Oxford Companion to Scottish History (Lynch Michael)(Paperback)

The Oxford Companion to Scottish History interprets history broadly, including archaeology, architecture, climate, culture, folk belief, geology, and the langauages of Scotland. It covers more than 20 centuries of history, including immigrants, migrants, and emigrants. It extends from Orkney and

The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction (Hogle Jerrold E.)(Paperback)

Fourteen world-class experts on the Gothic provide thorough accounts of this haunting-to-horrifying genre from the 1760s to the end of the twentieth century. Essays explore the connections of Gothic fictions to political and industrial revolutions, the realistic novel, the theater, Romantic and

Rosslyn Chapel Decoded: New Interpretations of a Gothic Enigma (Butler Alan)(Paperback)

Rosslyn Chapel is a deeply enigmatic 15th-century Gothic masterpiece, situated near Edinburgh. Although generally referred to as a 'chapel' and acting as a local parish church these days, Rosslyn is actually much more than either - and in fact most people who have studied the site in detail come to

The Cambridge Companion to American Catholicism (McGuinness Margaret M.)(Paperback)

This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of American Catholicism's historical development and distinctive features. The essays - all specially commissioned for this volume - highlight the inner diversity of American Catholicism and trace the impact of American Catholics on all aspects of

Celebrating Edinburgh (Gillon Jack)(Paperback / softback)

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has much to celebrate. The city has been central to Scottish life and its history for many centuries. Its festivals attract visitors from all over the world, the quality of its architecture has been awarded the highest accolade of World Heritage status, and

Learning Stories in Practice (Carr Margaret)(Paperback)

Margaret Carr and Wendy Lee have often been asked for a follow-on practical companion to their seminal 2012 book Learning Stories; a complimentary book that provides practical advice for teachers who are embarking on a 'narrative assessments-for-learning' journey. After much anticipation that book

Celestine Prophecy - An Experiential Guide (Adrienne Carol)(Paperback / softback)

A companion volume which expands on the knowledge contained in each of the nine insights of 'The Celestine Prophecy'. It aims to foster readers' spiritual growth by putting them in touch with evidence of their own

Edinburgh Dusk (Lawrence Carole)(Paperback)

The prize-winning author of Edinburgh Twilight returns to the darkening shadows of nineteenth-century Scotland to track a killer on a profane mission of revenge.A wicked Scottish winter has just begun when pioneering female physician Sophia Jex-Blake calls on Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton to

Landmarks - An Ignatian Journey (Silf Margaret)(Paperback / softback)

BY Sword and Storm (Skea Margaret)(Paperback)

The eagerly awaited conclusion to the acclaimed Munro Scottish Saga trilogy '...fast-paced ... a hugely satisfying read.' Undiscovered Scotland. 1598. The French Wars of Religion are drawing to an end, the Edict of Nantes establishing religious freedom in all but Paris. For the exiled Adam and

Children of the Bible (McAllister Margaret)(Paperback)

An elegantly illustrated collection of favourite Bible stories with an interesting twist. Margaret McAllister imaginatively retells these tales from the point of view of the children involved. Alida Massari's illustration style, inspired by ancient art and architecture and full of grace and

The Rituals of Dinner: Visser, Margaret (Visser Margaret)(Paperback)

With an acute eye and an irrepressible wit, Margaret Visser takes a fascinating look at the way we eat our meals. From the ancient Greeks to modern yuppies, from cannibalism and the taking of the Eucharist to formal dinners and picnics, she thoroughly defines the eating ritual. 'Read this book

The Cambridge Companion to Margaret Atwood (Howells Coral Ann)(Paperback)

The field of Margaret Atwood studies, like her own work, is in constant evolution. This second edition of The Cambridge Companion to Margaret Atwood provides substantial reconceptualization of Atwood's writing in multiple genres that has spanned six decades, with particular focus on developments

Edinburgh Twilight (Lawrence Carole)(Paperback)

As a new century approaches, Edinburgh is a city divided. The wealthy residents of New Town live in comfort, while Old Town's cobblestone streets are clotted with criminals, prostitution, and poverty.Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton is no stranger to Edinburgh's darkest crimes. Scarred by the

The Gothic (Punter David)(Paperback)

This guide provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Provides an overview of the most significant issues and debates in Gothic studies. Explains the origins and development of the term Gothic. Explores the evolution of the Gothic in both literary and

International Companion to Scottish Poetry (Sassi Carla)(Paperback)

A range of leading international scholars provide the reader with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the extraordinary richness and diversity of Scotland's poetry. Addressing Languages and Chronologies, Poetic Forms, and Topics and Themes, this International Companion covers the entire

An R Companion to Political Analysis (Pollock Philip H.)(Paperback)