"Harold Rome was a composer-lyricist on Broadway from 1937, starting with Pins and Needles, a revue for the ILGWU. His early... Læs mere
"Louise Blanchard Bethune was the United States' first female professional architect. Bethune belonged to the influential group of... Læs mere
Twenty-four independent filmmakers tell what it is like to make an independent feature, with coverage of script, equipment, actors, publicity, distribution, all facets of production, and budgeting.
A look at Booth's ten years on the stage, with a number of period illustrations. Includes reviews and recorded opinions of his contemporaries, and a chronology of all his performances.
Political corruption is easy to define - the use of public office for private gain - but it isn't so readily seen because politicians cover their tracks so well. Four of America's most corrupt mayors and their shady dealings are covered in this work.
Provides an introduction to the downtown situation and its complex issues. This work illustrates techniques of organization and... Læs mere
In 1916, over 500 men played in a major league game. Many of those players' names are inseparable from baseball - 39 are members of the... Læs mere
Baseball players, have their ups and downs. Pitchers inexplicably lose their command of the strike zone, and batters think... Læs mere
Few franchises in the deadball era won as consistently or often as the New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics. This title provides a researched account of the season-long dominance of the Giants and A's, the narrative building toward a dramatic collision in the Fall Classic.
Suitable for would-be filmmakers of various ages and experience levels, this book explains how to make a good, as well... Læs mere