The heyday of silent film soon became quaint with the arrival of “talkies.” As early as 1929, critics and historians were writing of the period as though it were the distant past. Much of the literatu
This collection of new essays explores the many ways in which writing relates to corporeality and how the two work together to create, resist or mark the body of the “Other.” Contributors draw on thei
Written for coaches, this book—in its expanded 3rd edition—presents more than 200 baseball and softball games and activities for young children and adolescents, focusing on teaching, improvement of sk
Peplum or “sword-and-sandal” films—an Italian genre of the late 1950s through the 1960s—featured ancient Greek, Roman and Biblical stories with gladiators, mythological monsters and legendary quests.
Focusing on the overarching theme of religious satire in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this study reveals the novel's hidden motive, moral and plot. The author considers generations of criticism spa
"This study of delinquency in 1920s Chicago examines the lives of boys, many of whom spent their early years incarcerated, who survived by embracing criminal personas. Predatory masculinity emerges as
Foreign capital and free trade policies have provoked fierce conflicts in South America in recent years. People in Colombia and Peru engaged in often violent clashes to defend their livelihoods agains
English and other specialists from the UK and North America contribute 54 biographical essays about neglected authors, actors, artists, musicians, occultists, a psychiatrist, and other individuals
In United States public schools, the content being taught in all subjects is determined by specialists who have the expertise necessary for the task. Parents don't insist on their opinions being part
From the hills and valleys of Appalachia to the sun-drenched plains of Missouri and “bleeding” Kansas, a violent clandestine war was waged far from the famous Civil War battlefields that saw tens of t
[Gene Hackman (January 30, 1930 - ) is an American film, television and stage actor, film executive producer, co-author and author. Described as the best actor of his generation, he won the Best Actor
Attempts at electric powered flight date to well before the 19th century. Battery weight and low energy output made it impractical until the 1990s, when the advent of lightweight materials, solar powe
Nearly 80 years after his death, Lewis Hine’s name is revered in the world of photography and practically synonymous with the labor reforms of the Progressive Era. His body of work—much of it a centur
At a time when concepts of racial and ethnic identity increasingly define how we see ourselves and others, the ancestry of Melungeons—a Central Appalachian multi-racial group believed to be of Native
This accessible introduction to peace education and yogic science provides a toolkit to help bring contemplative peacebuilding (intervention to stop harm) practices to the classroom and community cent
Electric propulsion for boats was developed in the early 19th century and—despite the advent of the internal combustion engine—continued with the perfecting of the modern turbo-electric ship. Sustaina
Originally a successful painter from Romania, Jean Negulesco worked in Hollywood first as an art director, then as a second unit director. He was later hired as a director by various studios—mostly fo
"Joss Whedon is known for exploring philosophical questions through socially progressive narratives in his films, television shows and comics. Whedon's work critiques racial stereotypes, sometimes rep
Traditional African musical forms have long been accepted as fundamental to the emergence of blues and jazz. Yet there has been little effort at compiling recorded evidence to document their developme
Clear all moorings, one-half impulse power and set course for a mare incognitum. A popular culture artifact of the New Frontier/Space Race era, Star Trek is often mistakenly viewed as a Space Western.
Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel I Am Legend has spawned a series of iconic horror and science fiction films, including The Last Man on Earth (1964), The Omega Man (1971) and I Am Legend (2007). The comp
By eve of the 20th century, Middle Georgia was a rural region transitioning from the aftermath of the Reconstruction Era into the modern age. This collection of new essays describes the lives of the c
Dance music has seen an unprecedented explosion in the 21st century as a stampede of subgenres, such as dance-pop and EDM (electronic dance music), have come to define the pop music scene worldwide. I
"In this updated compilation of the first edition of Privatization, it covers the implementation, reinvention, and contracting out that have transpired since then--not just the successes but also the
At six feet, four inches and more than 220 pounds, Roger Clemens (1962– ) was a major figure in baseball for nearly a quarter century. The best pitcher of his generation, his 4,672 strikeouts rank thi
In this book, author Mark T. Decker presents readers with an in-depth look at the use of social critique in the late 1970s and 1980s science fiction blockbuster films of James Cameron, George Lucas, a
A time travel epic featuring history and romance, Outlander--unlike most adventure series--is aimed at women audiences. The kilted male characters, the female narrator, the fantastic period costumes a
The Cincinnati Reds are recognized as one of the great teams in baseball history. Left fielder George Foster—an integral part of the Reds’ back-to-back World Championships in 1975–1976—has never recei
Abraham Lincoln’s presidency was bookended by a pair of dramatic railroad trips through the state of New York. His first term began with a pre-inaugural railway tour—his second ended with a funeral tr
Freemasonry began with the guilds of stonemasons in the Middle Ages experiencing the decline of cathedral building. Some groups of “operative” (working) masons invited honorary memberships to boost th
This comprehensive survey of British colonial governors’ houses and buildings used as state houses or capitols in the North American colonies begins with the founding of the Virginia Colony and ends w
When Windman became the regular critic for amNewYork he was anxious to speak to other critics to learn more about the craft. Many years later, he now presents his book that contains 50 interviews with
Billions of people are connected through billions of devices across the globe. In the age of this massive internet, professional and personal information is being transmitted and received constantly,
Fatherhood is a foundational human endeavor steeped in the history of familial and societal development. Every father has within himself the makings of a “complete” parent in terms of his sense of ful
Roberto “Bobby” Maduro (1916–1986) was a visionary baseball team owner and executive. His dedication to promoting the game internationally from the 1950s through the 1970s remains unrivaled. He headed
For half a century the Manson Family seized has captured the public imagination—the lurid, inexplicable violence in a glamorous Hollywood setting, the bizarre and lengthy trials, and Charles Manson’s
