Over the course of World War II, two million American military personnel occupied bases throughout the South Pacific, leaving behind a human legacy of at least 4,000 children born to indigenous mothers. Based on interviews conducted with many of these American-indigenous children and several of the surviving mothers, Mothers’ Darlings of the South Pacific explores the intimate relationships that existed between untold numbers of U.S. servicemen and indigenous women during the war ...

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Crocheting has never been easier! Now with photos of each pattern included. Whether you have always wanted to learn the art of crochet or you simply want to learn new crochet skills this book has been designed to be easy to follow and offers 23 complete beginner’s Afghan crochet projects. Crochet is a great way to pass your time and extremely relaxing and you will also have some fabulous work to grace any area of your home or gifts for you or someone special.One Day Crochet, 23 Amaz...

Judith, a play in three acts; founded on the apocryphal book of Judith unfolds as a gripping dramatic retelling of a bold woman’s daring stand against overwhelming invasion, blending biblical valour with themes of divine faith, feminine resolve, and sacrificial cunning amid desperate siege. The action ignites in the parched city of Bethulia, gripped by enemy encirclement that starves its people of water and hope, where beleaguered leaders face crumbling morale and faltering command. A recl...

Arnold Bennett's Judith is a dramatic adaptation of the apocryphal Book of Judith, presented in three acts. The play reimagines the biblical story of Judith, a courageous widow who saves her people from the oppressive Assyrian general Holofernes. Set against the backdrop of ancient Israel, Bennett explores themes of bravery, femininity, and the struggle for survival in the face of tyranny.The narrative follows Judith as she devises a bold plan to infiltrate the enemy camp. Armed with her b...

A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method.A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method. Written in a clear and accessible style, it reworks a well-loved book to provide an entirely new resource for students, teachers, and general readers.Like Cecilia Penifader, most people in the Middle Ages were pe...

Questing through the Riordanverse: Studying Religion with the Works of Rick Riordan examines the works of Rick Riordan and explores how these works relate to Religion and Theology. Despite the success and popularity of the works, scholars have not given the Riordanverse as much attention as other Young Adult and Middle Grade fantasy books published during the first part of the Twenty-First Century. This volume begins to address that vacuum, drawing from a number of fields, includi...

A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method.A Medieval Life offers a biography of one woman, a portrait of her world, and an introduction to historical method. Written in a clear and accessible style, it reworks a well-loved book to provide an entirely new resource for students, teachers, and general readers.Like Cecilia Penifader, most people in the Middle Ages were pe...

Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was a prolific British writer and journalist. Bennett is popular for fiction such as The Old Wives’ Tale and also for non-fiction works such as How to Live on 24 Hours a Day and Mental Efficiency. This edition of Judith: A Play in Three Acts includes a table of contents.

Women brewed and sold most of the ale consumed in medieval England, but after 1350, men slowly took over the trade. By 1600, most brewers in London were male, and men also dominated the trade in many towns and villages. This book asks how, when, and why brewing ceased to be women's work and instead became a job for men. Employing a wide variety of sources and methods, Bennett vividly describes how brewsters (that is, female brewers) gradually left the trade. She also offers a compelling ac...

In "Judith, a Play in Three Acts; Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith," Arnold Bennett crafts a richly layered narrative that delves into themes of heroism, femininity, and moral conflict, all set against a backdrop of ancient biblical history. The play's structure is emblematic of its time, showcasing Bennett's prowess in dramatic dialogue and character development while simultaneously invoking the moral dilemmas faced in the Apocryphal text. With a keen focus on the titular characte...

The Oxford Handbook of Women and Gender in Medieval Europe provides a comprehensive overview of the gender rules encountered in Europe in the period between approximately 500 and 1500 C.E. The essays collected in this volume speak to interpretative challenges common to all fields of women's and gender history - that is, how best to uncover the experiences of ordinary people from archives formed mainly by and about elite males, and how to combine social histories of lived experienc...