Julia Skinner Livres

The autobiography of one of the most popular saints in history, now available in a new translation.Beyond being recognized as the patron saint of Ireland (perhaps for having chased some nonexistent snakes off the Emerald Isle), little else is popularly known about Saint Patrick.  And yet, Patrick left behind a unique document, his Confession, which tells us much about both his life and his beliefs.  This autobiography, originally written in the fifth century, and short by modern standards, is nonetheless a work that fascinates with its glimpse into the life of an intriguing man, and inspires with its testament of faith.  Here, in this new edition from internationally acclaimed translator John Skinner, the character of Patrick, his era, and his world vividly come to life.  Also included in this volume is the only other document known to have been written by Patrick, a letter he wrote to the soldiers of Coroticus--also Christians--who had raided parts of Ireland and taken away prisoners who were then sold into slavery.  This letter is a wonderful demonstration of Patrick's rhetorical fire.  Quite irate, Patrick harangues his fellow Christians, and the results are every bit as autobiographically revealing as the Confession.   John O'Donohue, author of Anam Cara, provides an insightful foreword that re-creates the unique spirituality of Patrick and of the Irish people, and shows how it applies to our lives today.

"In Our Fermented Lives, food historian and fermenting expert Julia Skinner explores the fascinating roots of a wide range of fermented foods in cultures around the world, with a focus on the many intersections fermented foods have with human history and culture"--

--Book One of the Crimson Books Collection-- Briars & Blood is a collection of novellas that rediscover the beloved Beauty and the Beast themes in various fantasy settings. A wolfman makes a fatal error, leaving his heart iced with guilt, but he's afraid to accept help from the beautiful ward who could melt it. A man who is half machine is imprisoned by his father and cursed to be stigmatized as soulless-until a servant girl risks exposure to help him reclaim his humanity. A girl branded as a beast and a boy who dreams of becoming a legend set out to bring magic back to their world. In a tale inspired by Celtic mythology, a storyteller meets a young man trapped by a curse and must find the story that will save them both. A handful of beastly excerpts and beautiful bonus content lies in the back matter of the book for those who just can't get enough. Each Beast has their own curse, and every Beauty their own obstacles. Despite their differences, they must work together . . . or suffer the consequences. *This collection contains four novellas and novelettes. There are a handful of excerpts in the back matter with the author notes and bios, similar to how some novels have an excerpt of book two in the back. These excerpts are sneak peeks into other Beauty and the Beast inspired stories not included in this collection. Enjoy!

The book explores Gervase Markham's influential work, which stands as the first significant mass-market cookbook and housekeeping guide in English. Skinner revitalizes Markham's recipes and concepts, adapting them for modern audiences through a blog and subsequently compiling them into a new book. This engaging journey offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary practices of historical English kitchens, bridging the gap between past and present in a creative and accessible way.