John Clark

Shortlisted by The Folklore Society for The Katharine Briggs Award 2025. Two medieval chroniclers, William of Newburgh and Ralph of Coggeshall, reported the mysterious appearance of a pair of ‘Green Children’—with green skins and speaking an unknown language—in the Suffolk village of Woolpit in the mid-twelfth century. The story is well known today, usually as a Suffolk folktale about fairies and a fairy otherworld. Retold many times, it continues to inspire novels, poetry, songs, plays, and even operas. This book analyses the story in its historical and geographical context, and considers the numerous ways in which it has been interpreted, recounted, and reimagined by historians, folklorists, philosophers, and writers. Folklorists have mined it for ‘folktale motifs’ without considering whether it is truly a folktale. Historians have used it as a key to understanding the motives of one or other of the two chroniclers who recorded it. ‘Fortean’ researchers have tried to find a convoluted core of historical fact. Returning to the two original Latin accounts, this book translates them afresh and analyses them side by side for the first time, allowing us to conclude that both writers were drawing on the same source. Such an interdisciplinary study is necessary when considering the many modern ‘explanations’ of the events that have been offered, from mundane to extraterrestrial. The volume presents an example of how extraordinary events reported by medieval chroniclers can be studied analytically, and will interest not only medievalists but anyone interested in folklore and fairylore—and perhaps inspire others to fresh reworkings of this perpetually intriguing story.

A history and analysis of the men's 100 metres sprint, including detailed examinations of wind speeds, reaction times and the impact of altitude. Performance enhancing drugs are also covered, together with a host of interesting facts and overlooked details, from sprints and even other sports. The careers of all of the famous sprinters are analyzed: Bolt, Lewis, Hayes, Christie, Greene, Borzov and many more.

Two medieval chroniclers, William of Newburgh and Ralph of Coggeshall, reported the mysterious appearance of a pair of ‘Green Children’—with green skins and speaking an unknown language—in the Suffolk village of Woolpit in the mid-twelfth century. The story is well known today, usually as a Suffolk folktale about fairies and a fairy otherworld. Retold many times, it continues to inspire novels, poetry, songs, plays, and even operas. This book analyses the story in its historical and geographical context, and considers the numerous ways in which it has been interpreted, recounted, and reimagined by historians, folklorists, philosophers, and writers. Folklorists have mined it for ‘folktale motifs’ without considering whether it is truly a folktale. Historians have used it as a key to understanding the motives of one or other of the two chroniclers who recorded it. ‘Fortean’ researchers have tried to find a convoluted core of historical fact. Returning to the two original Latin accounts, this book translates them afresh and analyses them side by side for the first time, allowing us to conclude that both writers were drawing on the same source. Such an interdisciplinary study is necessary when considering the many modern ‘explanations’ of the events that have been offered, from mundane to extraterrestrial. The volume presents an example of how extraordinary events reported by medieval chroniclers can be studied analytically, and will interest not only medievalists but anyone interested in folklore and fairylore—and perhaps inspire others to fresh reworkings of this perpetually intriguing story.

Introduction to Calculus provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental concepts in calculus and their applications, covering all of Calculus 1 and some of Calculus 2. The book starts with functions and limits, followed by differential calculus, and then moves on to integral calculus and a brief discussion of differential equations. It ends with the complete solution for a sample exam based on the AP Calculus AB course. Students can access a free, interactive ebook version of the text using a URL provided inside the print version. Further supplemental materials, including videos, practice problems, exercises and quizzes, are available online in the companion Wolfram U course.

Offering more than 2,000 miles of riding pleasure, this indispensable highway companion maps out short trips for exploring the Palmetto State's scenic byways and back roads. Discover South Carolina's long and vibrant history, myriad outdoor recreational activities, and breathtaking scenery. Inside you'll find Itineraries ranging from 25 miles to 125 miles in length Route maps for each drive In-depth descriptions of attractions along the way Historical information and suggested side trips Tips on accommodations, camping, and travel services

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Into the Swirl is a representative collection of John Clark's work over a number of years. The collection contains both new and revised poems developed during Charlotte Lit's first Chapbook Lab. They are varied in subject matter and point of view and reflect both the writer's experiences and imagination. They are for the writer a way to play.