After an introduction to patents, their historical development and their current characteristics, this book describes the uses to which patents can be put, followed by details of their availability.
A biography of the Swiss/American musician. Appraises Ganz's tenure as conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra between 1921 and 1927, and traces his role as one of America's influential music ed
Complies all charts appearing in Cash Box magazine prior to 1989 which haven't appeared in the earlier volumes of this series. Genres and media formats covered include 12-inch singles, midline album
Honduras, one of five original Central American states, became a separate republic in 1839 following independence in 1821. It is perhaps the least-known of the five. This historical dictionary revise
Many musicians have enjoyed the solo and chamber music of Robert Valentine, especially that for flute or recorder, but few know anything of this composer's life and other music. This volume lists all
The Seneca and Tuscarora Indians, most of whom live today in New York State, are the westernmost members of the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy. Haas's annotated bibliography on both tribes includ
An index to the numerous bibliographies and checklists which provide access to criticism of specific works of literature. Works indexed include multiple author bibliographies in which criticism of ind
For both casual listeners to programs from radio's Golden Age and serious hobbyists or researchers, the Handbook includes a descriptive log of some 2,000 programs, with casts, announcers, network, l
Hammon (1711-179?), a slave, is considered the first black writer in America. His works four poems, two essays, and a sermon are here reprinted with modernized text and critical interpretation. O'Neal
Hurley, a Jesuit priest, explores the Christian (especially Jesuit) subtext of Hitchcock's oeuvre , tracing themes of unjust accusation, guilt and innocence, redemption, sexuality, secrets, fear, and
After discussing the theory of music bibliography, the author examines historical surveys of music printing, works on the technology of music printing and on musical commerce and property, reference w
Beginning with the previously undocumented first recording session of 16-year-old Russell in 1922, and ending in 1968 with a Mississippi riverboat party shortly before his death, this discography cove
Jensen examines the lives and music of eleven composers little known today: Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, Norbert Burgmüller, Franz Berwald, Henry Hugo Pierson, Sigismond Thalberg, Charles-Valentin Alkan,
Farwell (1872-1952) founded the Wa-Wan Press, made four crusading continental tours, and published numerous essays to promote the cause of American music. Based largely on Farwell's personal files and
Butler (1886-1953), on the faculty of the U. of Chicago from 1928 to 1952, is considered one of library science's greatest intellects. In this biography, Richardson provides a well-documented narrativ
Florence Kate Upton (1873-1922) was among the earliest illustrators of children's picture books. Her Golliwogg character, immediately loved by children, was the first fictional character to be mass-pr
The author has collected and collated titles and information from a large number of sources to construct an alphabetical list of 1,851 periodicals, including those issued by the scientific and learned
This book aims to clear some of the intellectual underbrush that tends to accumulate in neglected fields of academic study, and it will be especially useful to people who are interested in the anthrop
The rhetoric of women, power and patriarchy, and gendered bodies/bodies politic, are the overall topics of 13 essays on Shakespeare, Peele, Marlowe, and other Renaissance English dramatists. Two exten
Covers the more than 2,400 changes and new listings since the compilation of Jarrell's original volume (1989), and is used with that book to provide access to company name, Associated Press abbreviati
A "fakebook" is a collection of songs containing words, melody line, and chord notations. Legal fakebooks are a relatively recent product of the music marketplace. This book provides access to the con
This volume, covering two centuries of periodical publications, is devoted entirely to articles dealing with textual and literary criticism of the Old Testament . Included are sections on papyri and
An index to the weekly charts over a 25-year period. The information has been integrated and accessed via artist and album title entries. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
"The first book ever published that extensively documents America's major print exhibits held during that time period." —NEW YORK-PENNSYLVANIA COLLECTOR
"Valuable and comprehensive....Professor Tate is to be commended for this superb bibliography that will serve for generations as a primary reference for those interested in the Indians of Texas." —GRE
These highly praised day-by-day calendars of plays produced at the major London theatres cover all the big productions and names, revivals of the classics, and opera and ballet productions. J. P. Wear
The Index of American Periodical Verse is an important work for contemporary poetry research and is an objective measure of poetry that includes poets from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean
A thematic, refereed annual publication covering current issues, emerging trends, and future scenarios in the field of library science and information management. This year's theme is collection manag
Overviews the casino industry and its affects on economy and society, and points the way toward print resources and organizations. Lists state information sources, regulatory agencies, and Indian gam
A bibliography of critical reviews of 2,669 productions of 2,149 musicals on the New York stage from 1909 to the 1988-89 theater season. Most productions listed are Broadway shows, but Off-Broadway sh
