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Author: Katharina Vester Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520960602 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 281
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Since the founding of the United States, culinary texts and practices have played a crucial role in the making of cultural identities and social hierarchies. A Taste of Power examines culinary writing and practices as forces for the production of social order and, at the same time, points of cultural resistance. Culinary writing has helped shape dominant ideas of nationalism, gender, and sexuality, suggesting that eating right is a gateway to becoming an American, a good citizen, an ideal man, or a perfect wife and mother. In this brilliant interdisciplinary work, Katharina Vester examines how cookbooks became a way for women to participate in nation-building before they had access to the vote or public office, for Americans to distinguish themselves from Europeans, for middle-class authors to assert their class privileges, for men to claim superiority over women in the kitchen, and for lesbian authors to insert themselves into the heteronormative economy of culinary culture. A Taste of Power engages in close reading of a wide variety of sources and genres to uncover the intersections of food, politics, and privilege in American culture.
Author: Elaine Brown Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 1101970103 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 481
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"Profound, funny ... wild and moving ... heartbreaking accounts of a lonely black childhood.... Brown sees racial oppression in national and global context; every political word she writes pounds home a lesson about commerce, money, racism, communism, you name it ... A glowing achievement.” —Los Angeles Times Elaine Brown assumed her role as the first and only female leader of the Black Panther Party with these words: “I have all the guns and all the money. I can withstand challenge from without and from within. Am I right, Comrade?” It was August 1974. From a small Oakland-based cell, the Panthers had grown to become a revolutionary national organization, mobilizing black communities and white supporters across the country—but relentlessly targeted by the police and the FBI, and increasingly riven by violence and strife within. How Brown came to a position of power over this paramilitary, male-dominated organization, and what she did with that power, is a riveting, unsparing account of self-discovery. Brown’s story begins with growing up in an impoverished neighborhood in Philadelphia and attending a predominantly white school, where she first sensed what it meant to be black, female, and poor in America. She describes her political awakening during the bohemian years of her adolescence, and her time as a foot soldier for the Panthers, who seemed to hold the promise of redemption. And she tells of her ascent into the upper echelons of Panther leadership: her tumultuous relationship with the charismatic Huey Newton, who would become her lover and her nemesis; her experience with the male power rituals that would sow the seeds of the party's demise; and the scars that she both suffered and inflicted in that era’s paradigm-shifting clashes of sex and power. Stunning, lyrical, and acute, this is the indelible testimony of a black woman’s battle to define herself.
Author: Katharina Vester Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520960602 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 281
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Since the founding of the United States, culinary texts and practices have played a crucial role in the making of cultural identities and social hierarchies. A Taste of Power examines culinary writing and practices as forces for the production of social order and, at the same time, points of cultural resistance. Culinary writing has helped shape dominant ideas of nationalism, gender, and sexuality, suggesting that eating right is a gateway to becoming an American, a good citizen, an ideal man, or a perfect wife and mother. In this brilliant interdisciplinary work, Katharina Vester examines how cookbooks became a way for women to participate in nation-building before they had access to the vote or public office, for Americans to distinguish themselves from Europeans, for middle-class authors to assert their class privileges, for men to claim superiority over women in the kitchen, and for lesbian authors to insert themselves into the heteronormative economy of culinary culture. A Taste of Power engages in close reading of a wide variety of sources and genres to uncover the intersections of food, politics, and privilege in American culture.
Author: Edna Worthley Underwood Publisher: Namaskar Books ISBN: Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 216
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Explore the intricate world of language and culture through the eloquent prose of Edna Worthley Underwood's "The Taste of Honey: The Notebook of a Linguist." Immerse yourself in the captivating musings of a linguist as Underwood delves into the nuances of language, identity, and human connection. With lyrical precision, she unravels the threads that bind language and culture, offering profound insights into the richness of linguistic diversity. Follow Underwood's intellectual journey through the pages of her notebook, where she explores the evolution of languages across continents and centuries. From the lyrical beauty of ancient tongues to the vibrant cadence of modern vernacular, each chapter unfolds with poetic grace and scholarly depth. Themes of identity, heritage, and the transformative power of language resonate throughout Underwood's narrative, inviting readers to contemplate the profound impact of words on our perceptions and interactions. Her keen observations and empathetic reflections illuminate the human experience in ways that transcend linguistic boundaries. The tone of the book oscillates between reflective introspection and passionate advocacy for linguistic diversity, painting a vivid portrait of Underwood's dedication to preserving and celebrating the world's languages. Her blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly research creates a compelling narrative that captivates both the intellect and the heart. Critically acclaimed for its lyrical prose and intellectual rigor, "The Taste of Honey" has garnered praise for Underwood's ability to blend linguistic scholarship with literary artistry. Her exploration of language as a window into culture and identity resonates with readers of all backgrounds, fostering a deeper appreciation for the global tapestry of human expression. Whether you're a language enthusiast, a student of culture, or simply curious about the interconnectedness of languages, "The Taste of Honey" promises an enriching and enlightening journey. Join Edna Worthley Underwood as she invites you to savor the essence of language and discover its profound impact on our world. Don't miss your chance to explore the transformative power of language with "The Taste of Honey: The Notebook of a Linguist." Secure your copy today and embark on a poetic exploration of linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.
Author: Ellen R. Welch Publisher: Lexington Books ISBN: 1611490634 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 256
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A Taste for the Foreign examines foreignness as a crucial aesthetic category for the development of prose fiction from Jacques Amyot's 1547 translation of The Ethiopian Story to Antoine Galland's early eighteenth-century version of The Thousand and One Nights. Concentrating on the most successful examples of some of the most important sub-genres of prose fiction in the long seventeenth century—heroic romances, shorter urban novels, fictional memoirs, and extraordinary voyages—the book examines how these types of fiction creatively appropriate the scientific or documentary forms of writing that claimed to inform the French public about exotic places.
Author: Amy Cox Hall Publisher: University of Texas Press ISBN: 1477330283 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 257
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"In recent years, Peruvian food has become of interest to tourists drawn to the inventive ways in which the incredibly ecologically diverse country has been a locus for chefs to experiment with the many foodstuffs and to draw on Indigenous knowledge and cultural histories. However, the simpler, everyday cooking of Peru is rarely the focus of media about Peru. In this manuscript Amy Cox Hall illustrates this history for readers who want to expand their understanding of the complex culinary histories of Peru"--
Author: Nir Avieli Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520290097 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 292
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Drawing on ethnography conducted in Israel since the late 1990s, Food and Power considers how power is produced, reproduced, negotiated, and subverted in the contemporary Israeli culinary sphere. Nir Avieli explores issues such as the definition of Israeli cuisine, the ownership of hummus, the privatization of communal Kibbutz dining rooms, and food at a military prison for Palestinian detainees to show how cooking and eating create ambivalence concerning questions of strength and weakness and how power and victimization are mixed into a sense of self-justification that maintains internal cohesion among Israeli Jews.
Author: Normandi Ellis Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1591433770 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 327
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A guide to harnessing the ancient power of hieroglyphs • Reveals hieroglyphs as magical tools for manifesting ideas in the material world • Offers in-depth interpretations of 60 hieroglyphs and guidelines for understanding them as words of power, oracles, and dream symbols • Explains how to create your own hieroglyph cards and amulets and use them for divination, meditation, and manifestation work Words are magic. They operate on many levels through both sound and symbol. Egyptian priests understood that language and thought could create realities if the exact words are uttered at the right time, properly intoned, and filled with intention. They called their magical language of hieroglyphic symbols medju neter, meaning “the Word of God.” These symbols were said to have been created by Isis and Thoth and were presided over by the goddess Seshet, keeper of the Akashic records. Through their chant lines and repetitions, sound vibrations, and hypnotically recurring images, hieroglyphs, such as those found inside the pyramids, were intended to activate a trancelike state that allowed the individual to ascend into the heavens and thus, riding on this incantatory language, converse with the ancestors and the Creator. In this detailed guide, author Normandi Ellis explores how to use hieroglyphs as words of power for manifesting ideas into the material world as well as how to utilize them in magic, meditation, divination, and dreamwork. She offers a deep look at the many layers of meaning contained within 60 important hieroglyphs, breaking down the elements within each symbol and explaining the myths behind them, the gods and goddesses they are connected to, their initiatory significance, and their oracular and dream meanings. She also shares guidelines for interpreting hieroglyphs so readers will be able to come to their own understandings about the secrets they hold. Providing instructions for creating your own hieroglyph cards, amulets, and other magically empowered objects, Ellis offers practices and strategies to use them, with detailed explanations for the historical, magical, practical, and symbolic reasons why each method is effective. She offers several layouts and card spreads for divination readings based on Egyptian myth, numerology, and astrology. Revealing the depth of meaning behind each of these powerful ancient symbols, Normandi Ellis shows that we can still harness their millennia-old magic today.
Author: Y. M. Roger Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1479700940 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 636
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Francesca Pyretti leads a secluded and extremely guarded life with her mathematics and her waitressing – it seems the female genius has a very volatile temper and an innate ability to burn things: doors; walls; people. Burn them badly. But, this afternoon, she will meet Realm Lord Belshazzar Chaldean, and the chemistry between the two of them is enough to change not only their lives but the fabric of Creation. Forever. For, although she does not know it yet, Francesca has a place of belonging in the Immortal Realms of Creation of which Lord Chaldean rules the Earth and Sky – specifically at His side as His Lady. But why would an all-powerful, immortal Lord be so taken by the scared yet dangerous Francesca? And why would she feel safe for the first time in her life in the arms of such an obviously predatoral and possessive Lord? Whatever the reasons, Lord Chaldean has Marked Francesca as His, and the Power of The Netherworlds will be the spoils in a battle between two Realm Lords that would possess she whom Belshazzar has claimed. But, it is a battle that will test the will not only of the Lords of each Realm, but the strengths of their Firsts as well as the bonds that create the fabric of each Realm. And it is a battle that – no matter the victor – can only result in An Imbalance of Power between all of the Realms and the remaining Lords that comprise Creation itself.
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101147105 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 448
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Into Anita Blake's world-a world already overflowing with power-come creatures so feared that centuries-old vampires refuse to mention their names.
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