Ridgeway (Reggie) Callow began his film career in the early 1930s and for four decades worked as assistant director on some of the most memorable productions in Hollywood. Over several months in the
This book traces the early history of the first English folksong revival during the late Victorian era, focusing on the work of three prominent song collectors, Sabine Baring-Gould, Frank Kidson and L
The A to Z of Irish Cinema provides essential facts on the history of Irish cinema through a chronology; an introduction; a bibliography; and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the pio
The A to Z of Existentialism explains the central claims of existentialist philosophy and the contexts in which it developed into one of the most influential intellectual trends of the 20th century. T
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Philosophy presents the history of Greek philosophy and the philosophers who made it famous. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, a bibli
After spending more than a decade as a journalist in south Asia, Suzanne Fisher Staples turned to writing realistic novels about young people coming of age in modern Pakistan, Mghanistan, and India, a
"No art can survive without an understanding of, and dedication to, the values envisioned by its creators. No culture over time has existed without a belief system to sustain its survival. Black music
Flanagan, a Ph.D. candidate in critical and cultural studies at the U. of Pittsburgh, brings together 13 essays that examine the films of director Ken Russell in different contexts, from his Monitor f
Focusing exclusively on the war in the Pacific and Asia, military historian Wells traces the conflict from the Japanese seizure of Chinese territory in 1931, through the onset of war with the western
Arnold, a prolific author of historical dictionaries, offers an overview of the wars that have rocked African countries since the end of World War II. The key players, events, politics, and other issu
Everett (musicology, U. of Missouri-Kansas City) and Laird (musicology, U. of Kansas) provide a dictionary of the Broadway musical that reaches as far back as 1866. Brief entries are presented in alph
In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey we
From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons to Family Matters, this work covers it all. There are entries on all different genres and performers. Additionally, information can be found on general issues, ran
The A to Z of the Peoples of the Southeast Asian Massif offers hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on approximately 200 groups; the six countries where they reside; their leaders; and the
During the late 11th through the early 14th centuries at least seven major expeditions were made between Western Europe and the Holy Land with the goal of ending Muslim control of Jerusalem. Ultimate
A self-help guide for youth, Juvenile Arthritis: The Ultimate Teen Guide will also be useful to family members, friends, and caregivers of those suffering from the disease. Readers get an overview of
Carey (philosophy, Lehman college--CUNY) and Ongley, editor of the Bertrand Russell Society Quarterly provide a handy source for students of Bertrand Russell. The body of the work is a dictionary of t
The third edition of this historical dictionary of Mauritania has been expanded to include political and social events over the last decade including the attempted coup d'etat in 2003, the ouster of P
There is a sense of timelessness in the Chinese theater: ever since its maturation, its format has not significantly changed. Chinese theater mature into its final format in the 13th century and flou
The story of the western is told in the Historical Dictionary of Westerns in Cinema through a chronology, a bibliography, and an introductory essay. However, it is the hundreds of cross-referenced dic
As most film buffs know, Sergio Leone did much more than popularize the Spaghetti Western and make Clint Eastwood an international star. Cumber, a film enthusiast who has also produced a similar volum
For nearly 3,000 years, Mexico was the site of some of the most advanced Indian civilizations, most notably Aztec and Mayan. In many ways, these civilizations were more developed than their European c
This volume for scholars and conductors, part of a series of books by the author on choral-orchestral works, focuses on the 19th century--those by Amy Beach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Bruckner, Bruch, Elgar
More Theatre III: Stage to Screen to Television, Since 2001, Marill lists any productions that have graced the theatrical world as well as screens, both big and small, in the last several years.Despi
In 1997, Gabriel Yared won an Academy Award for the original dramatic music score he wrote for The English Patient. In this study, Laing critically examines the score and discusses its narrative funct
Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) revolutionized Indian film and is widely considered to be one of the great filmmakers of all time. In this work, Ganguly (U. of Colorado) examines Ray's negotiations with hist
Libraries, whether ancient or modern, have led the charge toward sharing information across space and time. The recent boom in information technology is just the sound of the rest of the world catchin
In The Immortal Marilyn: The Depiction of an Icon, authors John DeVito and Frank Tropea chronicle the many representations of Marilyn Monroe in the performing arts, from the 1950s to the present day.
Grizzled veterans from the stacks, the reference desk, the cataloging station, and other fronts offer advice to graduate librarians who are about to step into their first job in academic or public lib
Aimed at professors of school administration, this text looks at how school leaders have been trained in the past and offers a critical analysis of current pre-service training programs. Murphy then p
Focusing on the more difficult kinds of SAT questions, this study aid provides 375 worked problems with an explanation of the thought processes needed to solve them, and divides them into 20 chapters
Shura Cherkassky's life story, like his music, is provocative and captivating. At his death in 1995, Cherkassky was considered one of history's greatest pianists, as well as the last direct link to th
Growing out of a seminar offered at the U. of Toronto and U. of Western Ontario originally called The Entrepreneurial Librarian, the text is intended to help people with creative ideas, information sk
This biography reveals the lost history of the life of the 1920s Black female international superstar. Mills was lionized by the crowned heads in Europe and opened doors for generations of Black femal
In their efforts to convert the Navajo to Catholicism, the Franciscans at the St. Michael mission in Arizona, lived among the Navajo to study their language and culture. This sourcebook collects the f
By reprinting over 400 items from contemporary newspapers, magazines, and trade journals, this book reveals Taylor's life in Hollywood—from his arrival as a minor actor in 1912 until his death in 1922
In response to reductions in staff development budgets in many libraries, Allan (business, U. of Hill) offers a series of ideas to develop work-based learning in libraries for both individuals and gro
Now in paperback. In this book, the compilers have brought together more than 1,800 references to literature relating to the Blackfoot. About one third of the citations are annotated, and an author in
A completely up-to-date overview of the disorder of epilepsy, explaining how it affects teens, giving positive, factual information, and telling them what they can do to take control of their situatio
This is the first complete survey of the historical pitch standards used by musicians during the last four centuries. Written from a practical perspective and addressed to performers it is the first b
