"These 24 studies on specific symbols, images and icons from the Muslim tradition authored by scholars from around the world. Divided into four sections, the Divine, the Spiritual, the Physical, and the Societal"--
Traces the career of Guillermo Calles (1893-1958), the first Mexican actor to appear in films made in California. from his earliest Hollywood days through the 1950s. Included are the... Læs mere
"This book highlights Brooks' use of the sermon genre, and her parallels between Christianity and Democracy. The work opens with a biographical... Læs mere
A history and catalog of the movie theaters of Illinois. It follows their evolution from the early opera houses, to the storefront nickelodeons, to the... Læs mere
Presenting an account of mental illness in British prime ministers, this book reveals how depression,... Læs mere
"This biography chronicles Crisp's life, including birth in pre-World War I England; his life as a gay youth on the streets of London; early attempts at... Læs mere
Drawing together strands of film theory and psychology, this book offers a fresh assessment of the found footage horror subgenre. It... Læs mere
"In Rajasthan, India, a caste of musicians and mendicants, the Nath-Jogis,... Læs mere
Examines Kay Kershaw’s tremendous influence on conservation efforts in the Pacific Northwest and on LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.
Explores the common elements of the military brat experience: frequent moves, the ever-present sense of danger, the potential loss of the service... Læs mere
A collection of fifteen essays that focus on the sexual rhetoric found in Joss Whedon's oeuvre, which includes Angel, Firefly/Serenity, Dollhouse, and Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, as well as Buffy.