Alma Rubens was one of the first female stars of the early feature film industry in the 1910s. She was a major... Læs mere
When women picketed the White House demanding the vote on January 17, 1917, they broke new ground... Læs mere
"Part of Alice's perennial appeal is her characteristic ambiguity, which makes possible a range of interpretation... Læs mere
This history of aluminum takes in metallurgy, engineering, global business and politics and the advance of civilization itself. The earth's most abundant metal, aluminum... Læs mere
The All-America Football Conference and the National Football League battled for supremacy from 1946 to 1949.... Læs mere
Studies the last years of the life and career of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946). It covers his marriages, alcoholism, and involvement with the... Læs mere
Alex North (1910-1991) was one of America's most renowned film composers.... Læs mere
Directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring Scarlett Johansson, the 2013 film Under the Skin contains elements of science fiction... Læs mere
To address the threat of an atomic-armed Soviet Union during the early days of the Cold War, President Truman approved the Alert America educational exhibit. This is the first book to examine the scope and impact of Alert America, which has been largely overlooked by historians.
Tells the naval history of the Delaware River and Bay, spanning the three centuries from discovery to the... Læs mere
In politics, literature, and popular culture the small town is closely identified with the American national experience. But what do we talk about... Læs mere