{"title":"Selina Mills","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the distinguished works of Selina Mills. As a respected author with a keen eye on history, Selina has a unique ability to illuminate the past with vibrant clarity, bringing to life the rich tapestry of historical narratives. Her writing speaks to both history aficionados and curious newcomers alike, offering insights and stories that transcend time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection is the notable book \u003cem\u003eLife Unseen\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves deep into often overlooked narratives within our historical landscape. Through her meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Selina paints a complex picture of history, encouraging readers to reflect on the unseen forces and forgotten figures that have shaped our world. These works fall under the History \u0026amp; Military category, showcasing her expertise and passion for exploring the nuances of historical events and themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Selina Mills’ collection to experience history not just as a series of dates and events, but as a living, breathing narrative that continues to influence our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-unseen-by-selina-mills-9781350507210","title":"Life Unseen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImagine a world without sight. Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating? Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we have demonised and sentimentalised over the centuries? And why is blindness so frightening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating historical adventure, broadcaster and author Selina Mills takes us on a journey through the history of blindness in Western culture to discover that blindness is not so dark after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by her own experience of losing her sight as she forged a successful journalistic career, \u003cem\u003eLife Unseen\u003c\/em\u003e takes us through a personal and unsentimental historical quest through the lives, stories, and achievements of blind people. It also explores the actions of sighted people who sought to patronise, demonise, and fix them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the blind poet Homer, through the myths and moralising of early medieval culture to the scientific and medical discoveries of the Enlightenment and modern times, the story of blindness turns out to be a story of our whole culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849500446956,"sku":"9781350507210","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22984383482668.jpg?v=1759047320"},{"product_id":"life-unseen-by-selina-mills-9781848856905","title":"Life Unseen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImagine a world without sight. Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating? Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we have demonised and sentimentalised over the centuries? And why is blindness so frightening?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating historical adventure, broadcaster and author Selina Mills takes us on a journey through the history of blindness in Western culture to discover that blindness is not so dark after all. Inspired by her own experience of losing her sight as she forged a successful journalistic career, \u003ci\u003eLife Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e takes us through a personal and unsentimental historical quest through the lives, stories and achievements of blind people - as well as those sighted people who sought to patronise, demonise and fix them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the blind poet Homer, through the myths and moralising of early medieval culture to the scientific and medical discoveries of the Enlightenment and modern times, the story of blindness turns out to be a story of our whole culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849504739564,"sku":"9781848856905","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7210713482846.jpg?v=1759047474"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/selina-mills.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}