The Holy Grail is an image familiar to us all as an almost unattainable, infinitely desirable goal. The idea has passed into everyday speech and the legends behind it are as current in today's culture as they have ever been. And yet the Grail has no real religious meaning and is nowhere mentioned in the Bible. What is the truth behind this elusive symbol? Here, Barber traces the history of the stories surrounding the Holy Grail. He describes how through a long series of imaginative transfo...

Henry II (1154-89) through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see wh...

A fascinating recreation of the world of one of England's most charismatic monarchs, from award-winning author and historian Richard BarberThe destruction of the French army at Crécy in 1346 and the subsequent siege and capture of Calais marked a new era in European history. The most powerful, glamorous and respected of all western monarchies had been completely humiliated by England, a country long viewed either as a chaotic backwater or a mere French satellite.

The whole subject is brought up to date - Arthurian buffs will want this book. DAILY TELEGRAPHWho was the real Arthur? Why were his knights so famous? Was he buried at Glastonbury? Richard Barber takes the story from the anonymous 8th century chronicler who first listed his battles to the novelists of the 20th century. A clear and readable account of the development of the stories about Arthur and his court from the earliest times to the present day.

On 26 August 1346, near the village of Crécy in northern France, Edward III's outnumbered English army confronted the French forces of Philip VI and won one of the most remarkable battles of the Hundred Years War. Edward's victory had a major impact on the course of the conflict, and it ranks alongside Poitiers and Agincourt as a landmark in the history of medieval warfare. And now, thanks to this detailed, highly illustrated guide, visitors can explore the battlefield for themselves and r...

‘Yvie is an amazing vocal coach – she loves her job, loves seeing people improve and loves seeing people reach their dreams’ – Gary Barlow’Yvie is the most wonderful singing teacher’ – Sam Smith’Yvie is a great vocal coach and a great woman’ – Sharon OsbourneYou’ll have seen her on everything from The X Factor to The Voice, Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent. No one is better at bringing out the best in show...

民眾在何處？民眾的身體如何以劇場的美學形式，為自己發聲？當時，觀眾真的站起來了。那一夜，多位劇場實踐者將以身體行動作為對話的方法，呈現深具特色的表演形態，表達他們關注的議題。進入論述的脈絡，走上抵抗的現場，承接起表演的工作——他們的表演，是一系列對話的序言，也是三十年來，民眾劇場生命的證言。「民眾劇場」，屬於人民、由人民創作、為人民發聲的劇場，在歷史上以不同的形式出現。民眾劇場，在雅加達、馬尼拉、曼谷、新加坡、吉隆坡、香港、東京、釜山、馬普托、北京、上海、花蓮、台中、台北等亞際社會跨地串聯，各地的劇場工作者與研究者透過各自的書寫和影像，讓我們看見民眾以承載歷史衝突與經驗感受的身體美學，尋找表達的形式與管道，續行思考與創作的工作。「民眾劇場」是一場革命的預演本書回顧與反思近半世紀以來直至今日的亞際社會民眾劇場，勾勒出劇場地圖，這麼做不是為了建立博物館或是紀念碑，而是要讓所有讀者，包括未來的讀者，理解從威權...

Where Are the People?How Could the People’s Bodies Voice Themselves in the Form ofTheatrical Aesthetics?At That Time, the Audience Really Stood Up.In this evening, theater practitioners initiated the conversation with physical action. They engage with contemporary issues through their unique performance styles. From a discursive context, they enter the scene of resistance and undertake the labor of performance. Their performance is not just the preface to a seri...

Chivalry lay at the heart of elite society in the Middle Ages, but it is a nebulous concept which defies an easy definition. More than just a code of ethical behaviour, it shaped literary tastes, art and manners, as well as socialhierarchies, political events and religious practices; its impact is everywhere.This work aims to provide an accessible and holistic survey of the subject. Its chapters, by leading experts in the field, cover a wide range of areas: the tournament, arms and ...

A Warhammer 40,000 AnthologyAcross the Imperium, warriors of all stripes pursue their missions against a myriad of foes. Each act of daring, sacrifice, and valour is but a tiny spark in the inferno of war, but these soldiers keep going, for to stop is to invite disaster.READ IT BECAUSEWar rages across the galaxy by uncounted billions of souls, across a million fronts, at any given time. These stories bring you snapshots of the actio...

Relationships by Richard Jenkins ( Rich The Barber)Relationships can be beautiful.... or complicated, heavy, and hard depending on what we allow them to become. In relationships, Richard Jenkins, also known as Rich The Barber, shares real- life experiences to help those silently to help those silently navigating love, confusion, growth, and difficult decisions.

Well, here I am on my third book. This one here will be a little different because I left off on my second book talking about the sweet and I was excited about this new move. My clients were more excited than I was, but I must be honest, it didn't go as planned. Let me say, someone else has a different agenda which wasn't a good one.