Elizabeth King's Books

For the King’s Favor

By: Elizabeth Chadwick

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A Bittersweet Tale of Love, Loss, and the Power of Royalty When Roger Bigod arrives at King Henry II's court to settle a bitter inheritance dispute, he becomes enchanted with Ida de Tosney, young mistress to the powerful king. A victim of Henry's seduction and the mother of his son, Ida sees in Roger a chance to begin a new life. But Ida pays an agonizing price when she leaves the king, and as Roger's importance grows and he gains an earldom, their marriage comes under increasing strain. Based on the true story of a royal mistress and the young lord she chose to marry, For the King's Favor is Elizabeth Chadwick at her best. "The best writer of medieval fiction currently around." -Richard Lee , Historical Novel Society "An author who makes historical fiction come gloriously alive." -Times of London "Everyone who has raved about Elizabeth Chadwick as an author of historical novels is right." -Devourer of Books Blog "I rank Elizabeth Chadwick with such historical novelist stars as Dorothy Dunnett and Anya Seton." -Sharon Kay Penman, New York Times bestselling author of Devil's Brood

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Sourcebooks, Inc.

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1402244509

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9781402244506

The Marsh King's Daughter

By: Elizabeth Chadwick

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The Marsh King's Daughter

By: Elizabeth Chadwick

Despite having signed the Magna Carta and made promises to mend his ways, there is still great dissatisfaction with King John's rule. Among the rebellious nobles is young Nicholas de Caen. While fighting John's troops, he is captured, but during the trip back to be questioned, the treacherous marshes cause trouble and Nicholas and King John's treasure are both lost. Nicholas is injured and ends up at a nunnery where he is nursed by Miriel of Wisbech. News of the lost treasure comes to them and the nuns realise the young man they are looking after probably knows something about this...

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Sphere

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0748126260

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9780748126262

Hunting the Wren

Transformation of Bird to Symbol : a Study in Human-animal Relationships

By: Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence

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Hunting the Wren

Transformation of Bird to Symbol : a Study in Human-animal Relationships

By: Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence

A unique interdisciplinary study, this book examines the British and European tradition of the wren hunt, in which a bird ordinarily revered and protected for most of the year was killed around the time of the annual solstice. In focusing on this ancient ritual, Elizabeth Atwood Lawrence draws on her training in cultural anthropology and biology to cast a fresh light on the complexities of human-animal relationships.Following an introductory chapter on animal symbolism, Lawrence proceeds in subsequent chapters to describe the wren both as a biological entity and as the subject of numerous tales and legends, to delineate the details of the wren hunt ceremony and the various meanings ascribed to it, and, finally, to relate the ceremony to important contemporary issues in human-animal interactions and current attitudes toward the living environment. Whereas most other studies tend to concentrate solely on human perceptions of animals and fail to include the animal's role in the relationship, Lawrence's approach shows how the participation of both animal and human determines the symbolic status of the animal -- which in turn influences the treatment of that animal within a particular society.At a time when human destructiveness toward nature has reached tragic proportions, Lawrence contends, it is critical that we understand the processes by which certain cultural beliefs, in combination with observations about the natural history of a particular animal, result in emotional and mental responses that may ultimately determine the fate of that species. The author argues persuasively that the wren hunt -- with its ancient roots, associated beliefs, and complex meanings in thepreindustrialized world -- still has much to teach us.

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Univ. of Tennessee Press

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0870499602

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9780870499609

Border Crossings

Thomas King's Cultural Inversions

By: Arnold E. Davidson,Priscilla L.. Walton,Priscilla L. Walton,Jennifer Courtney Elizabeth Andrews

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Border Crossings

Thomas King's Cultural Inversions

By: Arnold E. Davidson,Priscilla L.. Walton,Priscilla L. Walton,Jennifer Courtney Elizabeth Andrews

Thomas King is the first Native writer to generate widespread interest in both Canada and the United States. He has been nominated twice for Governor General's Awards, and his first novel, Medicine River, has been transformed into a CBC movie. His books have been reviewed in publications such as The New York Times Book Review, The Globe and Mail, and People magazine. King is also the author of the serialized radio series The Dead Dog Café and is an accomplished photographer. Border Crossings is the first full-length study to explore King's art. Davidson, Walton, and Andrews employ a framework of postcolonial and border studies theory to examine the concepts of nation, race, and sexuality in King's work. They examine how King's art routinely explores cross-cultural dynamics, including Native rights and race relations, American and Canadian cultural interaction, and the artistic traditions of Europe and North America. The authors argue that, by situating these concepts within a comic framework, King avoids the polemics that often surface in cultural critiques. His writing engages, entertains, and educates. This provocative analysis of King's art reads across cultures and between borders, and makes an important contribution to the study of Native writing, Canadian and American literature, border studies, and humour studies.

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University of Toronto Press

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0802041345

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9780802041340

Acing the ACT

An Elite Tutor's Guide to Tricky Questions and Secret Strategies that Make a Big Difference

By: Elizabeth King

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Acing the ACT

An Elite Tutor's Guide to Tricky Questions and Secret Strategies that Make a Big Difference

By: Elizabeth King

A streamlined prep guide for the ACT featuring concise lessons that will boost scores dramatically by teaching students how the questions are asked and the best strategies for getting to the right answer quickly. In Acing the ACT, internationally renowned tutor Elizabeth King delivers a decade’s worth of secret insights for unlocking solutions to the trickiest questions on the ACT. She offers her closely guarded personal tips in stress-free, down-to-earth language that’s easy to understand and remember. No matter how you read this pocket guide-—cover to cover, or skipping around—these strategies will make your score pop, even if you’re already a top scorer. Whether you’re studying months ahead, or prepping last-minute, Acing the ACT delivers higher scores, fast.

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Ten Speed Press

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1607746395

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9781607746393

Preaching from the Minor Prophets

Texts and Sermon Suggestions

By: Elizabeth Achtemeier

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Preaching from the Minor Prophets

Texts and Sermon Suggestions

By: Elizabeth Achtemeier

An excellent guide to the books of the Minor Prophets, this volume is unique for its theological depth. It was written to provide clergy with the tools to once again preach from these important texts with confidence and relevancy.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802843700

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9780802843708

Within the Plantation Household

Black and White Women of the Old South

By: Elizabeth Fox-Genovese

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Within the Plantation Household

Black and White Women of the Old South

By: Elizabeth Fox-Genovese

Discusses how class, race, and gender shaped women's experiences in the South

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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080784232X

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9780807842324

Healing Traditions

African Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South Africa, 1820-1948

By: Karen Elizabeth Flint

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Healing Traditions

African Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South Africa, 1820-1948

By: Karen Elizabeth Flint

Healing Traditions offers a historical perspective to the interactions between South Africa's traditional healers and biomedical practitioners. It provides an understanding that is vital for the development of medical strategies to effectively deal with South Africa's healthcare challenges.

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Ohio University Press

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0821418491

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The Marsh King's Daughter

Hunting the Wren

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Border Crossings

Border Crossings

Acing the ACT

Acing the ACT

Preaching from the Minor Prophets

Preaching from the Minor Prophets

Within the Plantation Household

Within the Plantation Household

Healing Traditions

Healing Traditions

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