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Hardback. Condition: Good. The Old Testament story of the widow Judith - the irresistible siren who lured her people's deadly enemy, Holofernes, to his death, beheading him to save Jerusalem - is an enduring cultural myth in Western society. In this original and provocative book, Margarita Stocker explores the Western fascination with the image of Judith and the abundance of interpretations that have surrounded her at different times from the early Middle Ages to the present. The myth of Judith provides an important key to modern society's view of women and power, she argues. In dealing with the threatening image of a powerful 'femme fatale' who is also a saint, the vested interests of Western culture have deliberately, often deviously, subverted images of sex and death as a way of marginalising women and protecting traditional notions of masculinity. The book investigates the periodic resurgence of the Judith legend and how myth and history have become confused. An ambiguous figure, Judith has served symbolic purposes for such diverse groups as protestant partisans during the Wars of Religion, aristocratic women supporters of the protestant reformation, opponents of the French Revolution, Nazi mythmakers, filmmakers obsessed with gun-toting girls, freedom fighters, partisans in the former Yugoslavia, and many others. Judith's various guises illuminate central issues of Western consciousness - sex, death, violence, politics, beliefs, identity, psychology, and perversion. In exploring the theme, an alternative history of Western attitudes emerges. Judith is not so much a killer as a liberating figure, challenging our thinking about women and power and showing ways to break free from unconscious attitudes that imprison us. Margarita Stocker was formerly lecturer in English at Oxford University and fellow of St. Hilda's College. Among her publications are 'Apocalyptic Marvell' (1986) and 'Paradise Lost: The Critics Debate' (1988).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The Old Testament story of the widow Judith - the irresistible siren who lured her people's deadly enemy, Holofernes, to his death, beheading him to save Jerusalem - is an enduring cultural myth in Western society. In this original and provocative book, Margarita Stocker explores the Western fascination with the image of Judith and the abundance of interpretations that have surrounded her at different times from the early Middle Ages to the present. The myth of Judith provides an important key to modern society's view of women and power, she argues. In dealing with the threatening image of a powerful 'femme fatale' who is also a saint, the vested interests of Western culture have deliberately, often deviously, subverted images of sex and death as a way of marginalising women and protecting traditional notions of masculinity. The book investigates the periodic resurgence of the Judith legend and how myth and history have become confused. An ambiguous figure, Judith has served symbolic purposes for such diverse groups as protestant partisans during the Wars of Religion, aristocratic women supporters of the protestant reformation, opponents of the French Revolution, Nazi mythmakers, filmmakers obsessed with gun-toting girls, freedom fighters, partisans in the former Yugoslavia, and many others. Judith's various guises illuminate central issues of Western consciousness - sex, death, violence, politics, beliefs, identity, psychology, and perversion. In exploring the theme, an alternative history of Western attitudes emerges. Judith is not so much a killer as a liberating figure, challenging our thinking about women and power and showing ways to break free from unconscious attitudes that imprison us. Margarita Stocker was formerly lecturer in English at Oxford University and fellow of St. Hilda's College. Among her publications are 'Apocalyptic Marvell' (1986) and 'Paradise Lost: The Critics Debate' (1988).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Examining one of the most important and prolific figures in modern thought, Barry Stocker offers a lucid introduction to key texts including Speech and Phenomena, Of Grammatology and Writing and Difference.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wise Craft is a guide to the homemade life, turning old things into special new objects that enhance the home. Based on the popular blog of the same name, this guide focuses on creating a homemade atmosphere that reflects your family, without spending a fortune. Instead of throwing away old shirts and boring dishes, or passing up thrift store finds that aren't quite right, author Blair Stocker teaches how to remake, adding special touches to make them work for her home,and yours . The book is divided into four seasonal chapters, with designs that reflect different holidays and the changing seasons, allowing you to update your home according to the weather outside. Many projects are portable or perfect to do during a family movie night, making the Wise Craft lifestyle an easy one to attain. Sixty projects include May Day cones and recycled floral mirror frames,perfect for a teenager's room,plus throw pillow updates, a picnic blanket made from a pile of men's shirts, spooky Halloween dishes, advent calendars, and recycled gift jars. Beautiful photography and illustrations make each project a snap, no matter your crafting background.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In these brief and accessible case studies, Costa Rican millennial leaders draw from global solutions to address local problems, inviting students of these emerging social movements to apply similar strategies to their communities at home.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Person-centered instead of theory-centered, this resource provides a basic context for understanding how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people and those around them. Compassionate, firsthand knowledge of the different ways in which PTSD manifests itself are described throughout the 12 case studies examined in this guide. Bringing this mental health issue to light for sufferers, families, and friends, these stories illuminate the confusion that often surrounds the behaviors and reactions associated with PTSD and can increase understanding, patience, and awareness. A piece of reflective foil covers the middle of the front cover of this book, so that readers view themselves when looking upon it.…

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