This book is essentially a filmography interlaced with a complex biographical account of Marilyn Monroe's life and loves throughout her career. A lengthy introduction... Læs mere
Examines the significance of Malcolm X as a literary muse for Haki Madhubuti, one of America's premiere poets and essayists. By taking a historical and... Læs mere
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first politician to recognize the power of radio. He appealed directly to the American people for support of his New Deal and for his foreign policy. How Roosevelt used radio, how the news was reported, and the changes Welles caused are all detailed.
Marie Dressler was hailed as one of America's finest comics, with a 20-year string of Broadway and... Læs mere
Describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. This work examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity.
Offers a critical assessment of Marcia Muller's writing and reevaluates critical views on women's detective fiction... Læs mere
A biography of Malcolm X that touches upon his early life and young adulthood. It focuses on the revolutionary's final years, which were largely dominated by his departure from the Nation of Islam and his conflict with Elijah Muhammad.
Under the leadership of a dedicated pilot, the B-26 Marauder was a formidable weapon in the campaign to defeat Hitler's armies. This memoir... Læs mere
Detective fiction is one of the America's most popular and enduring literary genres. This title examines the fiction of Earl Derr Biggers, S S Van Dine, and Dashiell... Læs mere
"In recent decades, male bisexuality has become a recurring topic in international cinema, as filmmakers and their works... Læs mere
Margaret Sanger, the American birth-control and population-control advocate helped generate shifts of opinion on issues that were not even... Læs mere