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Häftad, Engelska, 1998
393 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
It was not unusual during the Renaissance for cooks to torture animals before slaughtering them in order to render the meat more tender, for women to use needlepoint to cover up their misconduct and prove their obedience, and for people to cover the walls of their own homes with graffiti.Items and activities as familiar as mirrors, books, horses, everyday speech, money, laundry baskets, graffiti, embroidery, and food preparation look decidedly less familiar when seen through the eyes of Renaissance men and women. In Renaissance Culture and the Everyday, such scholars as Judith Brown, Frances Dolan, Richard Helgerson, Debora Shuger, Don Wayne, and Stephanie Jed illuminate the sometimes surprising issues at stake in just such common matters of everyday life during the Renaissance in England and on the Continent.Organized around the categories of materiality, women, and transgression-and constantly crossing these categories-the book promotes and challenges readers' thinking of the everyday. While not ignoring the aristocratic, it foregrounds the common person, the marginal, and the domestic even as it presents the unusual details of their existence. What results is an expansive, variegated, and sometimes even contradictory vision in which the strange becomes not alien but a defining mark of everyday life.
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It was not unusual during the Renaissance for cooks to torture animals before slaughtering them in order to render the meat more tender, for women to use needlepoint to cover up their misconduct and prove their obedience, and for people to cover the walls of their own homes with graffiti.Items and activities as familiar as mirrors, books, horses, everyday speech, money, laundry baskets, graffiti, embroidery, and food preparation look decidedly less familiar when seen through the eyes of Renaissance men and women. In Renaissance Culture and the Everyday, such scholars as Judith Brown, Frances Dolan, Richard Helgerson, Debora Shuger, Don Wayne, and Stephanie Jed illuminate the sometimes surprising issues at stake in just such common matters of everyday life during the Renaissance in England and on the Continent.Organized around the categories of materiality, women, and transgression-and constantly crossing these categories-the book promotes and challenges readers' thinking of the everyday. While not ignoring the aristocratic, it foregrounds the common person, the marginal, and the domestic even as it presents the unusual details of their existence. What results is an expansive, variegated, and sometimes even contradictory vision in which the strange becomes not alien but a defining mark of everyday life.
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
140 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Grumblechop is a monster with a mighty appetite - but no teeth. While others crunch carrots, cucumbers, crumpets and chips, Grumblechop is stuck slurping soup and sucking smoothies. So, when he stumbles upon a dental surgery, he decides to take action.What follows is a hilarious and surprisingly educational journey through the world of teeth. First, Grumblechop tries incisors - perfect for slicing, but hopeless for swallowing. Then come the fearsome canines, ideal for ripping and tearing, but far too messy. Finally he experiments with molars, which crush and grind beautifully but leave him unable to cut or tear his food. Each visit to the dentist brings new hope, new teeth, and new frustrations.With a blend of humour, repetition and escalating chaos, Crunch-time for Grumblechop builds to a satisfying solution: a full set of teeth, each type in its proper place. Incisors at the front, canines on the sides, molars at the back - Grumblechop finally has the perfect bite. But just when everything seems to be going smoothly, one mighty chomp leads to a painful surprise...This charming tale is ideal for children aged 5 - 9 and perfect for reading aloud. It introduces young readers to the function of different types of teeth in a way that is both memorable and entertaining. The story's structure reinforces learning through repetition and variation, while the character of Grumblechop adds warmth, silliness and just the right amount of monster mischief.Whether used in classrooms, dental waiting rooms, or bedtime routines, Crunch-time for Grumblechop offers a delightful blend of storytelling and science. It's a great choice for parents and educators looking to spark curiosity about anatomy, hygiene, and problem solving - all wrapped up in a monster-sized helping of fun.With its rhythmic prose, vivid imagery and laugh-out-loud ending, this book is sure to become a favourite among young readers and grown-ups alike. Grumblechop may not have had teeth at the start, but by the end, he's got bite - and a whole lot of character.