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Jay-Z - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Jay-Z is one of America''s leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z''s relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here .

DKK 193.00

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Lincoln's Assassins - Roy Z. Chamlee - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A stunning compilation of research into War Department files, pretrial and trial testimony (the actual words), newspaper accounts and manuscript collections. Powerful Cabinet members, popular generals, forceful politicians and others: This book probes the background and character of everyone involved.

DKK 500.00

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John Reed - Kenneth Z. Chutchian - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

John Reed was one of America''s most dynamic journalists during the World War I decade. An unabashed advocate for the working class and an outspoken critic of capitalism, Reed was a star reporter before his relentless crusade turned him into a target of the U.S. government. Reed set the standard for descriptive writing at labor strikes in New Jersey and Colorado, in Mexico while riding with Pancho Villa, in Germany''s trenches, and in Russia. America had no shortage of rebels, socialists, anarchists and revolutionaries at that time--but with his outsized personality and command of language and audiences, Reed may have been the most dangerous rebel of them all. Neither adversaries nor allies expected Reed to go the distance (or to Russia) with his convictions. He seemed to enjoy life and merriment too much to sacrifice everything for a second American revolution. But they all underestimated the anger that fueled him, the memory of a father who sacrificed his reputation to fight white-collar crime. This career biography details Reed''s extraordinary decade before his death at age 32--a chaotic period of constant movement and remarkable accomplishment--while placing him in context among those who shaped him and touching upon the people with whom he worked.

DKK 334.00

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Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z - David Matz - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Chariot races. Gladiatorial combat. Fishing. Hunting. Swimming. The ancient Romans enjoyed these sports--sometimes with fanatical enthusiasm. This reference book contains more than 100 entries covering sporting events and activities of the era, and the Romans who sponsored, competed in and attended them. Charioteer Appuleius Diocles, in a career spanning 24 years, competed in 4,257 races, winning an astounding 1,462 of them. Alypius, the young friend of St. Augustine, was both drawn to and repulsed by gladiatorial battles and struggled to shake his mania for the spectacle of blood sport. Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes on the ancient authors cited.

DKK 608.00

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How the Movies Saved Christmas - William D. Crump - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Santa Claus is in trouble! Who will save Christmas? This A-to-Z guide to holiday films, television movies and series specials provides cast, credits, production information and commentary for 228 cinema Christmases that were almost ruined by villains, monsters, spirits, secularism, greed, misanthropy or elf error--but were saved by helpful animals, magic snowmen, selfless children or compassionate understanding. Reviews and references are included.

DKK 429.00

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Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979 - Bob Leszczak - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book finally casts a spotlight on some short-lived and almost forgotten sitcoms--those which aired for only one single season. Many books have already been written about situation comedies that enjoyed long and storied runs on television but this volume focuses upon the others. Overflowing with fresh facts, interviews, photographs, and stories, nearly 300 short-lived sitcoms over a 32 year span are presented A-to-Z, whether network or syndicated, prime time or Saturday morning.

DKK 421.00

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Science Fiction Stars and Horror Heroes - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Twenty-eight terrific interviews with some of the sharpest and most talkative stars and movie makers of the classic (and c-r-a-z-y!) SF and horror films of the past: Richard Matheson, Janet Leigh, Acquanetta, Hazel Court, Kim Hunter and others reminisce at length and with great good humor about their days on the sets of Psycho , Planet of the Apes , Superman ; the Poe, Hammer and Lewton films, and exploitation greats like Attack of the 50 Foot Woman .

DKK 429.00

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Encyclopedia of Philosophers on Religion - Bernard J. Verkamp - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The religious affiliations and beliefs of 152 prominent philosophers are presented here, in A-Z entries. Biographical information is given about each with a special focus on his or her religious upbringing, practice, and beliefs (or lack thereof). Each entry also contains a brief summary of the points each philosopher has made concerning God and religion. An examination of several complex issues, including the existence and nature of God, human immortality, and the nature of religious language and symbolism, is thus aided via numerous points of view.

DKK 560.00

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Encyclopedia of Weird Detectives - Paul Green - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The detective genre has explored supernatural and paranormal themes throughout its colorful history. Stories of detectives investigating spiritualists, ghostly apparitions, the occult and psychics have spanned pulp fiction magazines, comic books, novels, film, television, animation and video games. This encyclopedia covers the history of the genre in its multiple forms and informs and adds to the knowledge of either the new or informed reader. Its A-Z format provides ready reference by title. Detective fans browsing for new discoveries will enjoy the entertaining style.

DKK 429.00

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Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

For fans of SF and horror films, will there ever be a decade to compare with the 1950s? Actors, directors, producers, and crews prevailed over microbudgets and four-day shooting schedules to create enduring films. This book turns a long-overdue spotlight on many who made memorable contributions to that crowded, exhilarating filmmaking scene. John Agar, Beverly Garland, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Gene Corman, and two dozen more reminisce about the most popular genre titles of the era. Lengthy, in-depth interviews feature canny questions, pointed observations, rare photos, and good fun.

DKK 429.00

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Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

From shambling zombies to Gothic ghosts, horror has entertained thrill-seeking readers for centuries. A versatile literary genre, it offers commentary on societal issues, fresh insight into the everyday and moral tales disguised in haunting tropes and grotesque acts, with many stories worthy of critical appraisal. This collection of new essays takes in a range of topics, focusing on historic works such as Ann Radcliffe''s Gaston de Blondeville (1826) and modern novels including Max Brooks'' World War Z . Other contributions examine weird fiction, Stephen King, Richard Laymon, Indigenous Australian monster mythology and horror in picture books for young children.

DKK 329.00

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Lee Smith - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This literary companion surveys the works of Lee Smith, a Southern author lauded for her autobiographical familiarity with Appalachian settings and characters. Her dialogue captures the distinct voices of mountain people and their perceptions of local and world events, ranging from the Civil War to ecology and modernization. Mental and physical disability and the Southern cultural norm of including the disabled as both family and community members are recurring themes in Smith''s writing. An A to Z arrangement of entries incorporates specific titles, and themes such as belonging, healing and death, humor, parenting and religion.

DKK 514.00

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Jamaica Kincaid - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Changing her name early in her career because her parents disapproved of her writing, Jamaica Kincaid crossed audiences to embrace feminist, American, postcolonial and world literature. This book offers an introduction and guided overview of her characters, plots, humor, symbols, and classic themes. Designed for students, fans, librarians, and teachers, the 84 A-to-Z entries combine commentary from interviewers, feminist historians, and book critics with numerous citations from primary and secondary sources and comparative literature. The companion features a chronology of Kincaid''s life, West Indies heritage and works, and includes a character name chart.

DKK 523.00

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Rachel Carson - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Rachel Carson was a marine biologist credited with the founding of the ecology movement and the rise in ecofeminism. One of her most popular works was Silent Spring , which challenged the use of DDT (an insecticide infamous for its negative environmental effects) and questioned the claims of modern industry. Carson also wrote essays, reviews, articles, and speeches to educate the public about the impacts of chemical pollutants on both the environment and the human body. This literary companion provides readers with Carson''s key messages via an A-to-Z index of topics discussed in her works including carcinogens, endangered species, and radioactivity.

DKK 618.00

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Kaye Gibbons - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

With novels like Ellen Foster and A Virtuous Woman , award-winning writer Kaye Gibbons has gained both critical acclaim and a large, devoted following among readers. This literary companion equips the reader with information about characters, plots, dates, allusions, literary motifs, and themes from the bestselling author''s works. After an annotated chronology of Gibbons'' life, the work presents 103 A-Z entries that include Snodgrass''s analysis, cover the writings of reviewers and critics, and provide selected bibliographies. Appendices offer an historical timeline with references to corresponding historical events from Gibbons'' novels, along with a list of 42 topics for group or individual research projects.

DKK 618.00

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Marion Zimmer Bradley - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This literary companion surveys the young adult works of American author Marion Zimmer Bradley, primarily known for her work in the fantasy genre. An A to Z arrangement includes coverage of novels ( The Catch Trap, Survey Ship, The Fall of Atlantis, The Firebrand, The Forest House and The Mists of Avalon ), the graphic narrative Warrior Woman , the Lythande novella The Gratitude of Kings , and, from the Darkover series, The Shattered Chain, The Sword of Aldones and Traitor''s Sun . Separate entries on dominant themes--rape, divination, religion, violence, womanhood, adaptation and dreams--comb stories and longer works for the author''s insights about the motivation of institutions that oppress marginalized groups, especially women.

DKK 523.00

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American International Pictures - Rob Craig - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

American International Pictures was in many ways the "missing link" between big-budget Hollywood studios, "poverty-row" B-movie factories and low-rent exploitation movie distributors. AIP first targeted teen audiences with science fiction, horror and fantasy, but soon grew to encompass many genres and demographics--at times, it was indistinguishable from many of the "major" studios. From Abby to Zontar , this filmography lists more than 800 feature films, television series and TV specials by AIP and its partners and subsidiaries. Special attention is given to American International Television (the TV arm of AIP) and an appendix lists the complete AITV catalog. The author also discusses films produced by founders James H. Nicholson and Samuel Z. Arkoff after they left the company.

DKK 709.00

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James Joyce - James F. Broderick - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Though he published just a handful of major works in his lifetime, James Joyce (1882-1941) continues to fascinate readers around the world and remains one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century. The complexity of Joyce''s style has attracted--and occasionally puzzled--generations of readers who have succumbed to the richness of his literary world. This literary companion guides readers through his four major works-- Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake --with chapter-by-chapter discussions and critical inquiry. An A to Z format covers the works, people, history and context that influenced his writing. Appendices summarize notable Joycean literary criticism and biography, and also discuss significant films based on his work.

DKK 523.00

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The Subversive Zombie - Elizabeth Aiossa - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Historically, zombies have been portrayed in films and television series as mindless, shuffling monsters. In recent years, this has changed dramatically. The undead are fast and ferocious in 28 Days Later… (2002) and World War Z (2013). In Warm Bodies (2013) and In the Flesh (2013-2015), they are thoughtful, sensitive and capable of empathy. These sometimes radically different depictions of the undead (and the still living) suggest critical inquiries: What does it mean to be human? What makes a monster? Who survives the zombie apocalypse, and why? Focusing on classic and current movies and TV shows, the author reveals how the once-subversive modern zombie, now more popular than ever, has been co-opted by the mainstream culture industry.

DKK 334.00

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Victorian Nonfiction Prose - Kathy Rees - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Victorian Era saw a revolution in communication technology. Millions of texts emerged from a complex network of writers, editors, publishers and reviewers, to shape and be shaped by the dynamics of a rapidly industrializing society. Many of these works offer fundamental, often surprising insights into Victorian society. Why, for example, did the innocuously titled Essays and Reviews (1860) trigger public outrage? How did Eliza Lynn Linton become the first salaried woman journalist in England? What is "table-talk"? Critical approaches to Victorian prose have long focused on a few canonical writers. Recent scholarship has recognized a wide diversity of practitioners, forms and modes of dissemination. Presented in accessible A-Z format, this literary companion reinstates nonfiction as a principal vehicle of knowledge and debate in Victorian Britain.

DKK 500.00

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Gary Paulsen - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn , Soldier''s Heart , and Woods Runner . From his trenchant prose in The Rifle and The Foxman to the witty escapades of Harris and Me and Zero to Sixty , Paulsen crafts stories with impressive range. The tender scenes in The Quilt and A Christmas Sonata speak to his empathy for children, with characters who endure the same hardships that marred his own early life. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival, and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work. Appendices provide related historical references, writing, art, and research topics.

DKK 523.00

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Anthony Trollope - Nicholas Birns - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Anthony Trollope''s novels and stories entertain while vividly bringing the Victorian era to life. His deep empathy for the underdog led him to subvert conventions, exploring the lives of women, as well as men, and choosing as heroes and heroines outsiders who would be viewed with suspicion by his readers. Trollope''s profound insight to human nature made him the first novelist in English to develop three dimensional characters and to create the novel sequence. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore Trollope''s short story collections, and nonfiction contributions, as well as important themes in the works. This companion also includes fresh voices of contributors that bring in their contemporary insights to bear on Trollope''s achievements, facilitating the understanding of Trollope''s perspectives in relation to feminism, queer studies, and transnationalism.

DKK 523.00

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Finding Nabokov - Larry Gaffney - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) was one of the most fascinating literary figures of the 20th century. Known primarily as the author of Lolita , he was at first scorned as a pornographer but eventually hailed as the writer of a masterpiece. A Russian born into wealth and privilege, he was forced into exile by the Bolshevik Revolution. Married to a Jewish woman and living in poverty in Berlin, he fled first to Paris and then to America, always barely one step ahead of the Nazis. His 50-year career encompassed the creation of brilliant novels, teaching positions at Wellesley and Cornell, and work as a respected scientist in lepidoptery at Harvard''s Museum of Comparative Zoology. This A-Z guide to Nabokov''s life and achievements runs the gamut from Academe , that rarefied, collegiate realm of Nabokov''s most biting satires, to Zoorland , a fictitious totalitarian country that bans the arts because they give talented people opportunities to rise above the masses.

DKK 385.00

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Leslie Marmon Silko - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This companion, appropriate for the lay reader and researcher alike, provides analysis of characters, plots, humor, symbols, philosophies, and classic themes from the writings and tellings of Leslie Marmon Silko, the celebrated novelist, poet, memoirist and Native American wisewoman. The text opens with an annotated chronology of Silko''s multiracial heritage, life and works, followed by a family tree of the Leslie-Marmon families that clarifies relationships of the people who ﬁll her autobiographical musings. In the main text, 87 A-to-Z entries combine literary and cultural commentary with generous citations from primary and secondary sources and comparisons to classic and popular literature. Back matter includes a glossary of Pueblo terms and a list of 43 questions for research, writing projects, and discussion. This much-needed text will aid both scholars and casual readers interested in the work and career of the first internationally-acclaimed native woman author in the United States.

DKK 457.00

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British Chess Literature to 1914 - Tim Harding - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A huge amount was published about chess in the United Kingdom before the First World War. The growing popularity of chess in Victorian Britain was reflected in an increasingly competitive market of books and periodicals aimed at players from beginner to expert. The author combines new information about the early history of the game with advice for researchers into chess history and traces the further development of chess literature well into the 20th century. Topics include today''s leading chess libraries and the use of digitized chess texts and research on the Web. Special attention is given to the columns that appeared in newspapers (national and provincial) and magazines from 1813 onwards. These articles, usually weekly, provide a wealth of information on early chess, much of which is not to be found elsewhere. The lengthy first appendix, an A to Z of almost 600 chess columns, constitutes a detailed research aid. Other appendices include corrections and supplements to standard works of reference on chess.

DKK 523.00

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Jay-Z - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Lincoln's Assassins - Roy Z. Chamlee - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

John Reed - Kenneth Z. Chutchian - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z - David Matz - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

How the Movies Saved Christmas - William D. Crump - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Single Season Sitcoms, 1948-1979 - Bob Leszczak - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Science Fiction Stars and Horror Heroes - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Encyclopedia of Philosophers on Religion - Bernard J. Verkamp - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Encyclopedia of Weird Detectives - Paul Green - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Lee Smith - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Jamaica Kincaid - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Rachel Carson - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Kaye Gibbons - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Marion Zimmer Bradley - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

American International Pictures - Rob Craig - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

James Joyce - James F. Broderick - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Subversive Zombie - Elizabeth Aiossa - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Victorian Nonfiction Prose - Kathy Rees - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Gary Paulsen - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Anthony Trollope - Nicholas Birns - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Finding Nabokov - Larry Gaffney - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Leslie Marmon Silko - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

British Chess Literature to 1914 - Tim Harding - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

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