This is the definitive biography of Emile Cohl (1857-1938), one of the most important pioneers of the art of the animated cartoon and an innovative contributor to popular graphic humor at a critical m
This is the definitive biography of Emile Cohl (1857-1938), one of the most important pioneers of the art of the animated cartoon and an innovative contributor to popular graphic humor at a critical m
Praise for Jesus Wept "What courage it took for this priest and poet to explore depression in people of faith. Barbara Crafton writes with exquisite nakedness about the futile search for meaning in t
Nowadays, the Premier League is increasingly dominated by Spanish stars, from David Silva to David De Gea, while managers such as Rafa Benitez and Pep Guardiola have helped to transform the way Englis
Even if the doctors have told you that your child will never potty train, it CAN be done. I am a mom who heard those very words but did not listen. IF you follow these steps, your child will not onl
"Donald Crafton, our lively guide, shows us around a Tooniverse populated by performers, not just images, who engage us in all the ways their flesh-and-blood counterparts do, and then some. Taking cla
"Donald Crafton, our lively guide, shows us around a Tooniverse populated by performers, not just images, who engage us in all the ways their flesh-and-blood counterparts do, and then some. Taking cla
The Talkies offers readers a rare look at the time when sound was a vexing challenge for filmmakers and the source of contentious debate for audiences and critics. Donald Crafton presents a panoramic
Crafton (communication and theater, U. of Notre Dame) departs from revisionist accounts that stress the systematic development of film, and portrays the transition to sound as partly rational and part
This witty and fascinating study reminds us that there was animation before Disney: about thirty years of creativity and experimentation flourishing in such extraordinary work as Girdie the Dinosaur
Jesus Wept, Barbara C. Crafton's best-selling and brilliant reflection on faith and depression, is now released in its tenth-anniversary edition, complete with a new foreword by the author, who reflec
This study traces the emergence of the murder mystery in African American literature, from the early 20th century through the beginning of the 21st. It examines how specific novels portray legal, medi
Join popular speaker and author Barbara Crafton as she explores forgiveness in the newestEmbracing study.Like other programs, it features two components, purchased separately: (1) A DVD with five 10-1
‧ A best-selling Morehouse author for decades ‧ Addresses one of today’s most pressing topics Here is Barbara Crafton at her best—funny, warm, direct, honest, and vulnerable—on aging. “I think growing
Offering a new understanding of the 18th-century British writer and feminist, Crafton (English, U. of West Georgia) specifies five "theoretical prisms" in her first chapter, including current studies
Invites readers to accept the inevitabilities of middle age while deepening one's relationship with God, sharing humorous and inspiring observations on how to navigate the turbulent waters of one's mi
Retells the story of the birth of Jesus from the Annunciation to the family's decision to flee to Egypt, from the perspectives of Mary and other important figures.
Invites readers to accept the inevitabilities of middle age while deepening one's relationship with God, sharing humorous and inspiring observations on how to navigate the turbulent waters of one's mi
Almost every woman knows the press of busy days - days when we can't keep track of what we've done (or haven't done), much less find five minutes to rest. These daily meditations from best-selling aut
Identifies the relevance of the Psalms in everyday life, presenting a year's worth of meditations that blends reflections on Biblical teachings with contemporary stories that invite readers to explore
For centuries the words and poetry of our hymns have spoken to us of God. Many people, in fact, find that what is heard in poetry and music sinks more deeply into the soul than anything else. And so i
In these insightful essays, Barbara Cawthorne Crafton reflects on a broad range of experiences ministering among merchant seafarers, the homeless, the bereaved, AIDS patients, and others in need of pe
In the struggle for democratic reform, and in its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, the French Revolution represented a broad humanistic spirit that swept across Europe at the close of the
"It’s hard to have a God complex when your kids expect you to play garbage truck every night. This is the game where I lie on the floor as the boys stuff trucks, action figures, and plastic dinosaurs
