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Download or read book Chocolate written by Erin Alice Cowling and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chocolate traces representations of chocolate in Spanish literature and historical documents, providing a fascinating and worldly narrative about one of the most beloved foods of all time.
Book Synopsis Substance and Seduction by : Stacey Schwartzkopf
Download or read book Substance and Seduction written by Stacey Schwartzkopf and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chocolate and sugar, alcohol and tobacco, peyote and hallucinogenic mushrooms—these seductive substances have been a nexus of desire for both pleasure and profit in Mesoamerica since colonial times. But how did these substances seduce? And when and how did they come to be desired and then demanded, even by those who had never encountered them before? The contributors to this volume explore these questions across a range of times, places, and peoples to discover how the individual pleasures of consumption were shaped by social, cultural, economic, and political forces. Focusing on ingestible substances as a group, which has not been done before in the scholarly literature, the chapters in Substance and Seduction trace three key links between colonization and commodification. First, as substances that were taken into the bodies of both colonizers and colonized, these foods and drugs participated in unexpected connections among sites of production and consumption; racial and ethnic categories; and free, forced, and enslaved labor regimes. Second, as commodities developed in the long transition from mercantile to modern capitalism, each substance in some way drew its enduring power from its ability to seduce: to stimulate bodies; to alter minds; to mark class, social, and ethnic boundaries; and to generate wealth. Finally, as objects of scholarly inquiry, each substance rewards interdisciplinary approaches that balance the considerations of pleasure and profit, materiality and morality, and culture and political economy.
Book Synopsis Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores by : Harry E. Wedeck
Download or read book Love Potions Through the Ages: A Study of Amatory Devices and Mores written by Harry E. Wedeck and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a serious academic attempt to document the history of love potions or other substances meant to enchant another individual into becoming enamored with another party. Some examples provided include sap of mallows during the times of Ancient Greek and several potions featured in the Kama Sutra.
Book Synopsis Sailing in Paradise by : Rod Heikell
Download or read book Sailing in Paradise written by Rod Heikell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-08-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to the world of chartering, compiled by Rod Heikell, shares the breadth of his knowledge and experience, recommending types of charter, best types of boat, as well as essential information about the world's cruising areas. Taking a practical approach, he explains everything prospective charterers need to know before setting sail: visas required, healthcare, money, and what to expect from foreign harbours and anchorages. At the heart of the book is a country by country round-up of charter areas around the world with pros and cons, best times to go, wind and sea conditions, harbours and anchorages, eating out, safety, documentation requirements and getting there. Each area is illustrated with a map and colour photos. This unique guide is a must-have reference for charterers the world over, and a mouth-watering appetiser for those dreaming about where they would like to sail in the future.
Book Synopsis Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit by : John Lyly
Download or read book Euphues: the Anatomy of Wit written by John Lyly and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chasing Shadows written by Sharon Collins and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time is running out for James Bard. He has to find a successor for his evil empire and knows there is only one person close enough to him who will do. His grandson Steven. Steven lives oblivious to his grandfathers plans and its only when he meets and falls in love with Carrie that he begins to see how the past can destroy the future too. Chasing Shadows is a journey, spanning fifty years and three continents, a journey into the past to find and erase the shadows so that there can be a future worth living.
Download or read book Love Magic written by Laurie Cabot and published by Delta. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power of love through the mystical practice of magic in this wide-ranging collection of spells, rituals, and meditations from the authors of Power of the Witch. You don't have to be a Witch to use Love Magic. This enlightening book—a rich treasury of spells for men, women, and couples to attract, enhance, or end relationships—addresses both the novice and the experienced magic worker. Following an inspiring and informative overview on the meaning of love magic and on the craft of performing it, Love Magic offers an extensive array of rituals to bring warmth, affection, pleasure, and passion into your life and the lives of others. Told in Laurie Cabot's friendly voice and reflecting her many years of experience as a Witch, Love Magic promotes magic for the good of all and the harm of none, so readers can't hurt their chances at love, only increase them.
Book Synopsis Kai Emberstone: The Boy from the Nether by : Andrew J.
Download or read book Kai Emberstone: The Boy from the Nether written by Andrew J. and published by Battle of the Realms. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the Nether, a realm shrouded in danger and mystery, Kai is a boy unlike any other. While his peers revel in physical pursuits and athletic prowess, Kai finds solace and joy within the pages of books. His love for reading knows no bounds, transporting him to realms of adventure and imagination far beyond the harsh realities of his own world. But Kai's peaceful existence is shattered when his town becomes the target of relentless attacks from a mysterious villain hailing from the overworld, Earth. With each assault, the threat grows more ominous, leaving the inhabitants of the Nether in a constant state of fear and uncertainty. In the face of danger, Kai and his older brother, a skilled athlete, are thrust into a new role as defenders of their realm. Forced to set aside their differences, they embark on a journey of training and preparation, honing their skills in military tactics and combat to protect their town and those they hold dear. As they delve deeper into the secrets of their world and the identity of their elusive adversary, Kai and his brother uncover long-buried truths that challenge everything they thought they knew. With each revelation, they draw closer to the heart of the mystery, risking everything to uncover the truth and safeguard their home from imminent peril. Join Kai and his brother on an epic adventure of courage, resilience, and determination in a world where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and the fate of an entire realm hangs in the balance." Prepare to embark on an exhilarating adventure inspired by the captivating worlds of Pokémon and Minecraft! In this thrilling tale, join Kai, a boy from the Nether who discovers a hidden strength within himself as he faces off against mysterious villains and defends his realm. With echoes of Pokémon's camaraderie and Minecraft's boundless creativity, this story weaves together the excitement of epic battles and the wonder of exploration. Get ready to journey into a world where imagination knows no bounds and friendship reigns supreme!
Book Synopsis Devotions with Your Cat by : Katherine Tapley-Milton
Download or read book Devotions with Your Cat written by Katherine Tapley-Milton and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 380-page devotional book offers daily lessons containing two Bible readings and a thought for the day for meditation.
Book Synopsis Renaissance Drama 32 by : Jeffrey Masten
Download or read book Renaissance Drama 32 written by Jeffrey Masten and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renaissance Drama, an annual and interdisciplinary publication, is devoted to drama and performance as a central feature of Renaissance culture. The essays in each volume explore traditional canons of drama, the significance of performance (broadly construed) to early modern culture, and the impact of new forms of interpretation on the study of Renaissance plays, theatre, and performance.
Download or read book Into the Black written by Bastion Press and published by Bastion Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-10-05 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasirollespil.
Download or read book The Fates Within written by Gus Meyer and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You will double your reading pleasure with two mysteries in one book introducing New Scotland Yard's favorite sleuth, Chief Detective Inspector Paris McKnight. Imagine being called in to investigate a bizarre murder at The Monastery of the Holy Spirit in a small English town, and finding the corpse in a sack in the lake - together with an assortment of animals. Is there a maniac on the loose? Or a demonic ritual of symbolic significance? Perhaps a gruesome Black Mass occurred? A serial killer's spree? Or is it simply a convenient dumping ground? A grotesque April Fool's trick? Then imagine, at the same time, after being haunted by the murder of your own parents for more than thirty years, of finally discovering the solution - a solution never imagined and one that shakes our hero's world to its very core. If you enjoy a good read that concerns itself with truth and justice and questions even our core values, you will find it in this story incorporating two intriguing and original mysteries that blend humor, intrigue, and a heart touching soul search in A MURDER AT THE MONASTERY - A Paris McKnight Mystery.
Book Synopsis “The” Works of Shakespeare: King John by : William Shakespeare
Download or read book “The” Works of Shakespeare: King John written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Forward the Mage written by Eric Flint and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the Philosophical Strangler's Hands are Tied when the King's Dreams Became Nightmares ... The youthful artist-swordsman Benvenuti Sfondrati-Piccolomini arrived in the city of Goimr just in time for disaster to strike. The evil sorcerer Zulkeh had driven the King of the realm insane, then fled from the city! So much for Benvenuti's plans to become the Royal Artist .... Injury was added to insult when Benvenuti was immediately arrested by the Secret Police. Then, after barely managing to escape the clutches of the authorities, he found himself embroiled with a revolutionary agitator and a gigantic madman. Things were not as they seemed. The wizard Zulkeh and his apprentice Shelyid were, in fact, guiltless. Zulkeh had been summoned to interpret the King of Goimr's mysterious dream, which the sorcerer came to realize foretold an impending catastrophe for civilization. Zulkeh and Shelyid had actually left Goimr to discover the really important implications of the dream, beyond the trifle of the dynasty's destruction. Much to the artist's dismay, his adventures and those of the sorcerer were hopelessly intertwined. Soon, Benvenuti and his two companions were off in pursuit of Zulkeh, trying to save the entire sub-continent of Grotum from conquest by the Ozarean Empire. Benvenuti was swept up in a whirlwind of revolutionary plotting and perilous wizardry as he traveled across the vast sub-continent. The only certainty was that he was on a quest the end of which he could not possibly fathom, accompanying a female revolutionary whose beauty was only outdone by her ferocity. It didn't help that he'd fallen in love with her, especially since her brother's help would be vital to the success of their enterprise. Gwendolyn's brother Greyboar was the world's greatest professional strangler. And they didn't call him the Thumbs of Eternity for nothing .... At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book Memorabilia written by Xenophon and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosopher, soldier, and historian, Xenophon was a former student of Socrates who composed The Memorabilia many years after his teacher's trial and execution in 399 B.C. This collection of Socratic dialogues presents not the philosopher's actual defense to the Athenian court but rather a more general appreciation of his life and thought, although Xenophon does argue that Socrates was innocent of the formal charges against him: failure to recognize the gods of Athens, the introduction of new gods, and corruption of the youth. This picture of Socrates differs substantially from that drawn by Plato, who focused on the ancient Greek sage's philosophy. Xenophon, on the other hand, offers many examples of the great philosopher's conversations with his students and fellow citizens, recounting more of the actual advice Socrates gave to those with whom he spoke. Accordingly, these dialogues offer a fascinating complement to the better-known works of Plato.
Book Synopsis Jewish Love Magic by : Ortal-Paz Saar
Download or read book Jewish Love Magic written by Ortal-Paz Saar and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewish Love Magic: From Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages is the first monograph dedicated to the supernatural methods employed by Jews in order to generate love, grace or hate. Examining hundreds of manuscripts, often unpublished, Ortal-Paz Saar skillfully illuminates a major aspect of the Jewish magical tradition. The book explores rituals, spells and important motifs of Jewish love magic, repeatedly comparing them to the Graeco-Roman and Christian traditions. In addition to recipes and amulets in Hebrew, Aramaic and Judaeo-Arabic, primarily originating in the Cairo Genizah, also rabbinic sources and responsa are analysed, resulting in a comprehensive and fascinating picture. “Due to the general neglect of the topic in previous scholarship, the richness of the research corpus and the scientific precision of the author, Saar’s Jewish Love Magic is an important volume that should be on the shelf of every scholar focusing on ancient Jewish magic, but also on Jewish culture and cultural history in general. Furthermore, the book is an enjoyable read also for a non-specialist audience thanks to its clarity and fluency.” - Alessia Belusci, Yale University, in: Journal of Semitic Studies 64.2 (2019) “This is a valuable foray into the relationship between institutionalised religion and magic and the complex question of ‘legitimacy’. Overall, the book presents a compelling case for the existence of Jewish ‘love magic’.” -Ann Jeffers, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 43.5 (2019)
Download or read book Chasms of Delight written by John Mann and published by Memoirs Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasms of Delight is rooted in chemist John Mann's fascination with psychedelic, narcotic and euphoriant drugs. He sets out a colourful history of their discovery and use, telling the story of mind-altering drugs, their contribution to the work of poets and artists, the iniquities of the drug trade and the popular use of drugs in the 60s and 70s.
