The Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction Cinema provides broad coverage of the people, films, companies, techniques, themes, and subgenres that have made science fiction cinema such a vital part o
"Fischel's important work will guide readers through the maze of names, places, acronyms, events, and concepts that made up the horrifying world of the Holocaust. . . highly recommended for all librar
The A to Z of Austria is a paperback reprint of the Historical Dictionary of Austria. Through its chronology, introductory essay, appendix, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary en
The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Armenia relates the turbulent past of this persistent country through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 200 cross-referen
Covering 2,000 years, The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this two-volume
Denmark is the oldest monarchy in Europe. At different points in its history, the country's boundaries have encompassed England, Sweden, West Africa, India, and the West Indies. Despite its changing
The A to Z of the Netherlands contains more than 700 cross-referenced dictionary entries on individual topics spanning the Netherlands' political, economic, and social system along with short biograph
The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest lasting and largest empires of the past 1000 years. Somel (Ottoman history, Sabanci U., Turkey) presents entries on important events, institutions, individual
The A to Z of Bertrand Russell's Philosophy offers a comprehensive, current guide to the many facets of Russell's work. Through its chronology, introductory essay, bibliography, and hundreds of cross-
This handbook, written for teenagers, presents information on healthy eating and making good food choices. Brancato, a young adult author, covers numerous food related topics such as cultural food pre
Thirteen academics from the U.S., Canada, and Turkey from a variety of fields--film, radio, theater, language studies--contribute 11 chapters examining the adaptation of novels into film. The collecti
This anthology for students and professionals in intelligence contains readings by international contributors, mainly from the past five years, as well as some classic readings, such as a previously c
Covering 2,000 years, The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature is the first encyclopedia devoted to Christian writers and books. In addition to an overview of the Christian literature, this two-volume
A United Methodist minister and historian of Christianity based in Texas, Torpy explores the religious sensibilities of Samuel Wesley (1662-1735), whose two sons have recently shared the limelight wit
Clifton (musicology, Central Michigan U.) presents a guide to art songs written by American composers since 1980, with concentration on those with English texts for solo voice and keyboard instrument.
Founded in 1973, the journal Literature/Film Quarterly has featured interviews with some of the most prominent and influential filmmakers from around the world. In Conversations with Directors, the jo
From 1904's Der Raubmord am Spandauer Schifffahrtskanal bei Berlin to Run, Lola, Run, this reference covers the history of German filmmaking, exploring its distinctiveness and its commitment to artist
This is the first English translation of the autobiography of composer and pianist Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924), which originally appeared in German in 1922 (Leipzig). In addition to extensive annotat
This book offers explicit descriptions on how to deliver specific poetry lessons that will develop academic skills such as reading, writing, and critical thinking. Divided into three sections, it teac
Intended for the children of patients, this resource answers questions about the organ transplant process and the emotions family members may experience. The author, whose father received a liver tran
Spaulding (library and information science, Long Island U., New York) presents written versions of nine talks meant to remind listeners of the importance of storytelling. They were developed for diffe
New in paper 2003. A timely and intellectually stimulating collection of essays by twenty-five culturally diverse librarians who share their experiences in the transition from library school to librar
Now in paperback. This book recognizes the accomplishements of American women athletes in the 100 years between 1887 and 1997. Cloth edition 0-8108-2205-9 originally published in 1985.
It is no surprise that successful school leaders have strong interpersonal skills. That they can communicate, motivate, resolve conflict, build teams, and persuade others at high levels is well docume
Nikolajeva (comparative literature, Stockholm U., Sweden and Abo Akademi U., Finland) realized from the poor responses of her students future teachers that they were not being given adequate tools for
An empirical study of music bibliographic relationships, providing understanding on the complexities of music cataloging and the impact of these complexities on the structure of the catalog, with a vi
Substantially revised from the 1971 edition not just to incorporate events up to about 1990, but also in response to comments. The alphabetically arranged entries on people, events, and organizations
In The Pianist's Craft, Richard Anderson collects from his fellow pianist-scholars 18 articles on the teaching, preparation, and performance of works by the greatest composers in the standard piano re
The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Congress is intended to provide greater civic understanding for young Americans and to provide a handy reference to more serious students of the legislative proce
The monarch is the United Kingdom's head of state, exercising powers that are circumscribed by common law, convention, and statute law. Nowadays, many of the sovereign's functions are ceremonial but i
Designed for anyone who wants to develop the skill of telling stories, this volume provides advice on choosing, learning, and presenting stories, as well as discussions on the importance of storytelli
Sports mascots have been a tradition for decades. Along with the usual lions and tigers, many schools are represented by Native American images. Once considered a benign practice, numerous studies hav
The A to Z of Iceland traces Iceland's history and provides a compass for the direction the country is heading. This is done through its chronology, introductory essays, appendixes, map, bibliography,
The A to Z of Sacred Music covers the most important aspects of the sacred music of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other smaller religious groups. It provides usef
I>The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China) offers insight into Taiwan's situation through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a map, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced diction
From Abdullah Badawi, the current Prime Minister of Malaysia, to the Zone of Peace, Freedom, and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), a 1971 Malaysian initiative in the spirit of the Nonalignment Movement, this histo
The A to Z of Polish Cinema fills the gap in film scholarship, presenting an extensive factual survey of Polish film. Through its chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, bibliography, and cross-re
The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Cameroon relates the turbulent history of Cameroon through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 600 cross-re
Elie Siegmeister, American Composer: A Bio-Bibliography is the first book-length treatment of the life and work of composer Elie Siegmeister. It includes a comprehensive listing of his works, includin
Beard (theatre history, Baylor U.) provides articles from Sheldon Cheney's Theatre Arts Magazine, which he founded in 1916 in Detroit to foster and support a renaissance in theater in America, particu
