"How can one experience the apocalypse in the present? Lyric Apocalypse argues that John Milton's and Andrew Marvell's lyrics depict revelation as an immediately perceptible event. In so doing, their
Acts of Reading examines how John Foxe’s Actes and Monuments shaped reading and interpretive practice in the early modern period and addresses the impact of recent electronic editions of Foxe’s text o
Discusses the legalization of marijuana, including why it is controversial, how legalization might affect society, and how marijuana should be regulated.
Explores different problems associated with online entertainment, including Internet addiction, aggressive behavior linked to violent video games, and legal and emotional risks of exposing minors to o
Examines the problem of Internet addiction, describing its social and physical consequences, the dangers of driving while on social media, and treatment options for achieving a balance between online
Introduces the importance of science to sustainable agriculture and discusses its role in promoting biodiversity, dealing with pests, raising healthy livestock without adding to pollution, and coping
Examines the myths and legends surrounding vampires, covering such topics as common characteristics, why and how people came to believe in vampires, stories of encounters, and possible scientific expl
From the earliest stop-motion photography in 1899's Cinderella to computer-generated wizardry in the latest Star Wars movie, special effects have thrilled movie audiences for more than a century. The
Examines the controversy surrounding the issue of dangerous driving, including how cell phones impact teen driving habits and whether teen drivers are more susceptible to distractions than adult drive
The more than 450 entries in this volume survey the most important protest works of our time as well as the classics. Social Protest Literature: An Encyclopedia of Works, Characters, Authors and Them
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Geometry Essentials For Dummies (9781119590446) was previously published as Geometry Essentials For Dummies (9781118068755). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is
