Judith (Over 23,000 results)

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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. In this wonderfully inventive novel, Grace Tiffany weaves fact with fiction to bring Judith Shakespeare to vibrant life. Through Judith's eyes, we glimpse the world of her famous playwright father - his work, his family and his inspiration. Tiffany has created an audacious and astute young woman.A view of the life and psyche of the playwright that is unparalleled and fascinating. Her richly detailed portrayal of Elizabethan England and a woman's place in it is enthralling.' - Library Journal (starred review)'.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In this wonderfully inventive novel, Grace Tiffany weaves fact with fiction to bring Judith Shakespeare to vibrant life. Through Judith's eyes, we glimpse the world of her famous playwright father - his work, his family and his inspiration. Tiffany has created an audacious and astute young woman.A view of the life and psyche of the playwright that is unparalleled and fascinating. Her richly detailed portrayal of Elizabethan England and a woman's place in it is enthralling.' - Library Journal (starred review)'.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Laura Gibson (illustrator).

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hardcover. Condition: Fair. Laura Gibson (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Fair. Laura Gibson (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Through 5 practical steps, Dr. Judith Orloff'sguide will show you how to recapture, nurture, and affirm your intuitive ability, so that you can utilize it to help heal yourself. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Orloff leads readers to the heart of a radical revolution in health care: the union of medicine and intuition, of body, mind, and soul.Intuition plays an indispensable role in self-diagnosis, pain control, immune response, and recovery from acute and chronic illness; it can lead you to breakthroughs in anxiety, panic, depression, and other emotional blockages, even when traditional psychotherapy has failed.Intuition also offers insights into the use of medications and the selection of the right healer for your needs. Further, it is integral for sexual healing, since sexuality is a potent connector and energy source for clarifying spirituality and improving vitality. With Dr. Orloff's five practical steps, you'll learn to clarify your beliefs, listen to your body's messages, access inner guidance, sense subtle energy, and interpret your dreams. Practicing the steps, you'll recognize early warning signals and act on them to help prevent illness. You'll have skills to uncover important information from meditation and remote viewing (a way of intuitively tuning in) to make sense of confusing signals. The insights you'll gain from these tools will lend reason, compassion, and meaning to events such as illness, loss, or despair. Following Dr. Orloff's simple, clear instructions, illustrated with examples from her own experience and psychiatric practice, you'll recapture a sense of vision that will bring vibrance to all that you do. "Our intuition can open us up to our spirituality and show us how to be more healthy and whole," writes Dr. Orloff. "If you're in good health, you'll want to know about intuition because it can help you stay well and recognize messages that prevent illness. If you or your loved ones need healing, you'll also want intuition to show the way." Written with abundant warmth, humor, and compassion, this guide is your companion to a healthier, more fulfilling life.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Through 5 practical steps, Dr. Judith Orloff'sguide will show you how to recapture, nurture, and affirm your intuitive ability, so that you can utilize it to help heal yourself. In her groundbreaking book, Dr. Orloff leads readers to the heart of a radical revolution in health care: the union of medicine and intuition, of body, mind, and soul.Intuition plays an indispensable role in self-diagnosis, pain control, immune response, and recovery from acute and chronic illness; it can lead you to breakthroughs in anxiety, panic, depression, and other emotional blockages, even when traditional psychotherapy has failed.Intuition also offers insights into the use of medications and the selection of the right healer for your needs. Further, it is integral for sexual healing, since sexuality is a potent connector and energy source for clarifying spirituality and improving vitality. With Dr. Orloff's five practical steps, you'll learn to clarify your beliefs, listen to your body's messages, access inner guidance, sense subtle energy, and interpret your dreams. Practicing the steps, you'll recognize early warning signals and act on them to help prevent illness. You'll have skills to uncover important information from meditation and remote viewing (a way of intuitively tuning in) to make sense of confusing signals. The insights you'll gain from these tools will lend reason, compassion, and meaning to events such as illness, loss, or despair. Following Dr. Orloff's simple, clear instructions, illustrated with examples from her own experience and psychiatric practice, you'll recapture a sense of vision that will bring vibrance to all that you do. "Our intuition can open us up to our spirituality and show us how to be more healthy and whole," writes Dr. Orloff. "If you're in good health, you'll want to know about intuition because it can help you stay well and recognize messages that prevent illness. If you or your loved ones need healing, you'll also want intuition to show the way." Written with abundant warmth, humor, and compassion, this guide is your companion to a healthier, more fulfilling life.…

Condition: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Laurie Rosenwald (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. One spinster sister must unravel the complicated secrets of her family to reveal their true legacy.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. One spinster sister must unravel the complicated secrets of her family to reveal their true legacy.