This updated and expanded edition provides over 500 fascinating facts about libraries, periodicals, books and reference databases. This is not just a book about library and book... Læs mere
Presents an inside look at the production of 20th century television commercials. It begins with a review of advertising's beginnings in the late 19th century and describes its development through the 1960s and early 1970s.
Offers an exploration of the history and ideology of Revisionist Zionism--the stream of Zionism... Læs mere
"Written with the cooperation of President Jimmy Carter and his family, this book provides an intimate glimpse inside the life of the woman who--as nurse, mother and... Læs mere
"The outreach methods detailed by the authors of this book range from simple actions to detailed processes. Each of the 26 chapters provides helpful information for both those new to library outreach and those with years of experience"--
Abraham Lincoln's greatcoat has been called ""a seminal piece of the American story."" After her husband's death, Mrs. Lincoln gave the... Læs mere
Compiled from a variety of government documents, camp newspapers and entertainment trade journals, this volume provides an in-depth look at the 42... Læs mere
At a time when serious plays dominated the stages, Lillian Russell was one of the first to popularize musical theater. With her beauty, voice, and grace,... Læs mere
Presents a narrative of Abraham Lincoln's bid for the White House from 1858 through 1860. This book offers a day-by-day account that demonstrates how Lincoln's character, and his upholding of the Declaration of Independence's bold statement of human equality, helped him triumph.
The gilded age was a formative period in the development and extension of American libraries. This book aims to bring together the writings of foundational figures in Gilded Age librarianship, including Charles Ammi Cutter, Melvil Dewey, Andrew Carnegie and Richard Rogers Bowker.