"a handsome, entertaining account of the peculiar fashion for grotesque, obscene and humorous presences on the margins of medieval illuminateed manuscripts." - Times Higher Education"Take a deep dive into Spanish cuisine from prehistory to Ferran Adrià . . . [this] illustrated book is a dense, scholarly survey that starts with prehistory some 80,000 years ago. It traces the contributions to the Spanish table by ancient Rome; Moorish, Christian and Jewish cultures; European royalty; and foods of the New World. The effects of social and political change, years of war and the rise of the influential Spanish chefs of today are covered, as are ingredients like olives, anchovies and chocolate; markets; dishes like cocido; and time-honored utensils. There’s a quick survey of food across Spain, region by region." - Florence Fabricant, The New York Times"Take a deep dive into Spanish cuisine from prehistory to Ferran Adrià . . . [this] illustrated book is a dense, scholarly survey that starts with prehistory some 80,000 years ago. It traces the contributions to the Spanish table by ancient Rome; Moorish, Christian and Jewish cultures; European royalty; and foods of the New World. The effects of social and political change, years of war and the rise of the influential Spanish chefs of today are covered, as are ingredients like olives, anchovies and chocolate; markets; dishes like cocido; and time-honored utensils. There’s a quick survey of food across Spain, region by region." - Florence Fabricant, The New York Times"This is a remarkably interesting book. It explores, in a clear-headed way, why some women turn to violence and why, in doing so, they are regarded with special disdain. Written with great lucidity by a truly distinguished scholar, Five Evil Women breaks new ground in the study of gender and criminality." - Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College"To read the caring, humane views put forward by Rabbi Jonathan Romain was a huge relief. Obviously, as he is in favour of changing the law, it is unsurprising that I welcome his contribution to the debate. But he is also fair-minded and bases his arguments on real evidence." - Esther Rantzen"Engaging . . . puts Bowie in the context of heavyweights like Michel Foucault, Max Frisch and Erich Heckel, who inspired the cover art for ‘Heroes’." - Paul Burston, The Independent"Another brilliant, thought-provoking book by Joanna Bourke. In her riveting stories about the crimes of five reviled female murderers she analyses responses of experts and the public, and convincingly argues that the concept of the “evil woman” is inappropriate." - The Rt Hon. Baroness Tessa Blackstone"An accessible read which can stand proud in the sure-to-expand Bowie bibliography." - Paddy Kehoe, RTÉ Entertainment"The best and most balanced account of the assisted dying debate. It favours assisted dying in a way that addresses all its aspects. And it’s very moving as it describes the ways a death may be experienced and marked. It is truly a brilliant, insightful book." - Charlie Falconer, former Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary"Like other works of art, dishes document culture. María José Sevilla shows us that the best way to enjoy Spanish history is by eating Spanish food, and that the best way to enjoy the food is by reading her account of the history. ¡Buen provecho!" - Felipe Fernández-Armesto, author of Food: A History"Sevilla’s history of Spain and surrounding islands through edibles incorporates cooking into an exacting cultural overview . . . A prize for the culinary section of public, high school, or college libraries. Highly recommended." - Choice 'review of the week'"If the study of medieval art is not to remain an esoteric and elitist discipline then more books like this must be written." - Burlington Magazine"Camille’s polymathic essays undoubtedly will provoke such studies and will expand the field of questions we ask . . . and in this he will have made a valuable contribution." - Oxford Art Journal"Like other works of art, dishes document culture. María José Sevilla shows us that the best way to enjoy Spanish history is by eating Spanish food, and that the best way to enjoy the food is by reading her account of the history. ¡Buen provecho!" - Felipe Fernández-Armesto, author of Food: A History"Sevilla’s history of Spain and surrounding islands through edibles incorporates cooking into an exacting cultural overview . . . A prize for the culinary section of public, high school, or college libraries. Highly recommended." - Choice 'review of the week'"People want to end their lives for different reasons. Some don’t want to deal with pain. Others wish to avoid the humiliation of being dependent on others, or losing control over their bodily functions. Many simply feel they are no longer themselves and that their illnesses are limiting their capacity to enjoy what is left of life. The author’s approach to all such cases is compassionate, non-judgmental and humane." - Eilis O'Hanlon, Irish Independent"If there can be a life-affirming book about death, this is it. Jonathan Romain’s compassion and humanity permeate every page. His professional and personal experiences have given him privileged access to the views of patients and their relatives. Their hopes and fears have influenced his opinions and provide the background to this story." - Graeme Catto, former President of the General Medical Council"An epic and very readable history of Spanish food culture from Palaeolithic times to the present day. Very interesting." - Dr Lara Anderson, Convenor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, University of Melbourne"Image on the Edge remains an important and highly readable exploration of an intriguing corner of medieval culture with the power to open up a whole society and its mental worlds to modern readers in an exhilarating, thought-provoking, and original fashion." - Folklore"An epic and very readable history of Spanish food culture from Palaeolithic times to the present day. Very interesting." - Dr Lara Anderson, Convenor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, University of Melbourne"This is an interesting book that will make the reader examine manuscripts and sculpture more carefully and understand the Middle Ages more comprehensively . . . It is a book that will broaden your idea of medieval art in an enjoyable way." - Yorkshire Gazette and Herald"Jonathan Romain is a gentle, insightful and honest guide to assisted dying, and makes a powerful case for it. This moving book left me thinking this option is a loving and necessary expression of our care for one another." - Revd Canon Rosie Harper"We are so fortunate to have someone as articulate and empathetic as Jonathan Romain to make this crucial argument." - Daniel Finkelstein OBE"As a former hospice CEO, I recognise both the power and the limits of end-of-life care. Jonathan Romain’s compassionate case for assisted dying sets out beautifully the essential reform we need to offer terminally ill adults true dignity and choice." - Mark Jarman-Howe, former Chief Executive of St Helena Hospice
