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  The Wife of Bath - A Biography

  Marion Turner

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  From the award-winning biographer of Chaucer, the story of his most popular and scandalous character, from the Middle Ages to #MeToo 
   
  Ever since her triumphant debut in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the Wife of Bath, arguably the first ordinary and recognisably real woman in English literature, has obsessed readers—from Shakespeare to James Joyce, Voltaire to Pasolini, Dryden  
  to Zadie Smith. Few literary characters have led such colourful lives or matched her influence or capacity for reinvention in poetry, drama, fiction, and film. In The Wife of Bath, Marion Turner tells the fascinating story of where Chaucer’s  
  favourite character came from, how she related to real medieval women, and where her many travels have taken her since the fourteenth century, from Falstaff and Molly Bloom to #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.  
   
  A sexually active and funny working woman, the Wife of Bath, also known as Alison, talks explicitly about sexual pleasure. She is also a victim of domestic abuse who tells a story of rape and redemption. Formed from misogynist sources, she  
  plays with stereotypes. Turner sets Alison’s fictional story alongside the lives of real medieval women—from a maid who travelled around Europe, abandoned her employer, and forged a new career in Rome to a duchess who married her fourth  
  husband, a teenager, when she was sixty-five. Turner also tells the incredible story of Alison’s postmedieval life, from seventeenth-century ballads and Polish communist pop art to her reclamation by postcolonial Black British womenwriters. 
   
  Entertaining and enlightening, funny and provocative, The Wife of Bath is a oneof-a-kind history of a literary and feminist icon who continues to capture the imagination of readers.

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  Border Nation - A Story of...

  Leah Cowan

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  Borders are not just meaningless geographical lines. They have an impact on all of our lives, whether it's the fallout from Brexit or the inhumanity of a detention center. In Border Nation, Leah Cowan shows how borders are violent, oppressive, and must be resisted. Looking back, we learn of the elitist, colonial, and patriarchal origins of borders, explore the vital history of anti-racist, anti-border organizing and hear stories from people who have crossed partitions. Debunking myths around migration, Leah Cowan unpacks the 'hostile environment' and reveals how healthcare crises, terrorism, unemployment, and housing shortages are often manipulated by politicians and the media to vilify migrants. As borders grow, migrants are policed, and immigration controls are tightened, this book transforms our understanding of borders, migration, and our fight for belonging.

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  Politics & Mission -...

  Martin Gainsborough

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  Contrary to popular sentiment, Christianity is not dull or out of touch but fresh, relevant, exciting, and contemporary. The Church is political because it tells a radically different story from the dominant political norms of our day. Through a study of the Church’s liturgy, this book seeks to build confidence in the Church’s mission.
  
   
  Politics & Mission examines five pieces of liturgy—namely morning prayer, baptism, eucharist, footwashing and the funeral—detailing in turn the ways in which the language of the liturgy, which we often take for granted, is powerful and counter-cultural. Through its analysis, the book sheds light on three principal areas: what it is to be human, the challenges of contemporary mission, and the particular way in which the Church is political.
  
   
  In so doing, new resources are offered for the practicing Christian, those in Church leadership, and those looking at the Church from the outside, to reflect on and grapple with the challenges of this generation.

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  Author's Blueprint The:...

  Dr. Vineet Gera

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  Unlock Your Writing Potential with the Author's Blueprint: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Book. Are you an aspiring author looking to bring your writing dreams to life? Look no further than the Author's Blueprint, the ultimate resource for authors-in-the-making. Written by Dr. Vineet Gera, a bestselling author and renowned 'Author's Coach,' this comprehensive guide equips you with the essential knowledge and strategies to navigate the writing and publishing process with confidence. Discover how to develop compelling book ideas, structure your manuscript effectively, and unlock the secrets to successful self-publishing. With step-by-step guidance, insider tips, and proven strategies, you'll gain the tools needed to transform your writing passion into a published book. Learn how to effectively market and promote your work, reach your target audience, and maximize your book's impact. Whether you're a novice writer or have some experience under your belt, the Author's Blueprint empowers you to take control of your writing journey. Unlock your writing potential today and embark on a fulfilling and successful authorship. Get your copy of the Author's Blueprint and start writing your literary masterpiece.

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  AP European History AudioLearn -...

  AudioLearn Content Team

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  Complete AP European History Notes and Review From studying Italian Renaissance while waiting in traffic to learning about the Russian Revolution on your iPod at the gym, AudioLearn is your complete audio study guide to European History. 
  Key Topics: 
  The Roman Empire 
  The Middle Ages 
  The French Revolution 
  World War I 
  World War II 
  And much, much more! 
  With its convenient format, AudioLearn fits your busy lifestyle, enabling you to study anywhere, anytime. Best of all, you'll significantly increase learning and retention with AudioLearn's proven study format: Overview and Historical Background Key Terms, People and Events Detailed Discussion and Analysis Study and Essay Questions FREE COMPLETE TEST IN AUDIO! So make sure you score a perfect five on your AP exam and gain valuable college credits - get AudioLearn AP European History today!

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  Without Her - A Chronicle of...

  Rebecca Spiegel

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  “What is comfort but a filament between past and present with some sort of future implied? In other words, safety. In other words, care. I know it is possible to find these things without her—I know they are there. But it can be so hard to ask. So much is unknown.”  Rebecca Spiegel is working as a teacher in New Orleans when she learns of her sister’s suicide. Only after the funeral does shock give way to grief—and to many questions. How could Emily do this to herself? How could she have abandoned all those who loved her? And what could have been done differently to prevent this devastating loss?  In the days and weeks that follow, Spiegel embarks on a search for answers. She unpacks family history, documents the last traces of her sister’s life, and questions what more she could have done to prevent her death. What she finds instead is that there is no narrative on the other side of grief like this. There is no answer, no easy resolution—only those that leave and those that keep living. Unflinchingly honest, visceral, and raw, this courageous elegy lays bare the hard realities of surviving the loss of a loved one.

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