This work presents the history of the Gettysburg Seminary during the Civil War and the important cast of characters that have passed through its halls by utilizing the firsthand accounts of soldiers, civilians, surgeons, and relief agency personnel.
Brings together 16 of the best presentations on sport from the conferences of the Popular Culture Association. Together... Læs mere
Collects essays documenting practices in homeland security from throughout the United States since the attacks of September 11, 2001. These... Læs mere
Examines the significant effects, good and bad, that the horror franchise genre has had on the careers of several American film directors.
On August 16, 1920, Yankees pitcher Carl Mays threw a fastball that struck Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman, a star... Læs mere
Richard Halliburton was the quintessential world traveler of the early 20th century. A partnership with gifted editor and... Læs mere
This work explores the idea that the rise of militant religious fundamentalisms and their interaction are endangering peace in... Læs mere
The Gothic moment in literary history arose in the age of the Enlightenment. This collection of essays asserts that Gothic anxieties about... Læs mere
"This book traces the effects of the feminist and civil rights movements in the construction of Hollywood action heroes. The American... Læs mere
This is an annotated catalogue of over 500 horror and mystery photoplay editions and magazine... Læs mere
Encompassing the scope of Alfred Hitchcock's 53 film career, this volume contains a comprehensive analysis of the director's greatest films, including... Læs mere
Often glossed over by scholars and Hitchcock aficionados, the nine films in this book - ""Juno and the Paycock"", ""The Skin Game"",... Læs mere