{"title":"Diane Purkiss","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiane Purkiss explores the rich tapestry of history with a particular focus on cultural practices and belief systems. Her works delve into fascinating subjects such as the rituals of witchcraft and the significance of everyday traditions, revealing unexpected connections between the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that illuminate the intersections of \u003cem\u003ehistory, religion, and spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, combining rigorous research with engaging storytelling. Whether uncovering the mysteries of superstition or the history behind common customs, Purkiss offers fresh perspectives that challenge and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"english-food-by-diane-purkiss-9780007255566","title":"English Food","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘An absolute gem’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A mouthwatering history’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this delicious history of Britain’s food traditions, Diane Purkiss invites readers on a unique journey through the centuries, exploring the development of recipes and rituals for mealtimes such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner, to show how food has been both a reflection of and inspiration for social continuity and change.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurkiss uses the story of food as a revelatory device to chart changing views on class, gender, and tradition through the ages. Sprinkled throughout with glorious details of historical quirks – trial by ordeal of bread, a fondness for ‘small beer’ and a war-time ice-cream substitute called ‘hokey pokey’ made from parsnips – this book is both an education and an entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Food\u003c\/em\u003e explores the development of the coffee trade and the birth of London’s coffee houses, where views were exchanged on politics, art, and literature. Purkiss introduces the first breeders of British beef and reveals how cattle triggered the terrible Glencoe Massacre. We are taken for tea, to the icehouse, the pantry, and the beehive. We learn that toast is as English as the chalk cliffs. We bite into chicken, plainly poached or exotically spiced. We join bacon curers and fishermen at work. We follow the scent of apples into ancient orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and indulgent history, \u003cem\u003eEnglish Food\u003c\/em\u003e will change the way you view your food and understand your past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe table is set, have a seat, and tuck in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46654513250540,"sku":"9780007255566","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15475563482190.jpg?v=1752461883"},{"product_id":"the-museum-of-witchcraft-by-diane-purkiss-9781802797220","title":"The Museum of Witchcraft","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvery sense is tingling. Strange symbols loom out of the darkness, and incantations whisper through the air. It's cold and quiet, so why don't you feel completely alone?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003ci\u003eThe Museum of Witchcraft\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of 100 artefacts where a history of secret wisdom, female power and occult objects comes to life. Wander through its pages to discover why cooking is magic, which trees are most enchanted, how to create an amulet, where to find a witch mark and why bad weather could have you burned at the stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith each page a beautiful display cabinet containing esoteric illustration and authoritative text, it's time to discover the shadowy world of witches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461592858860,"sku":"9781802797220","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781802797220-the-museum-of-witchcraft.jpg?v=1774972592"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/diane-purkiss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}