In 1953, seven universities seceded from the NCAA’s Southern Conference to form the Atlantic Coast Conference. This... Læs mere
Covering a wide range of events from the inauspicious opening of Oedipus Rex in Athens, to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in... Læs mere
The second volume in a multi-part series, this book details British fortifications used from the Tudor period beginning in 1485 through the end of... Læs mere
Tells the remarkable untold story of ‘the little play that could’. Covering the The Belle of Amherst’s... Læs mere
This work demonstrates that not everything that Disney touched turned to gold. By exploring the studio’s missteps, this book provides a more complex portrayal of the history of the company than one would gain from a simple recounting of its many hits.
Presents a dynamic, practical, straightforward approach to the creative process of actor training. Combining principles of verbal and nonverbal communication with the basic... Læs mere
Studies Los Angeles County and its government since World War II, with special focus on the ‘Titans of Temple Street’, the... Læs mere
Analyses the history of Italian film censorship from its early days to the present, discussing the most controversial cases and protagonists.... Læs mere
A College Football Hall of Famer, Charlie Conerly was a professional All-Star and the lynchpin of the New York Giants offense at time when the... Læs mere
Offers a fresh examination of the works of Jules Verne, the pioneering and enduringly popular science fiction writer. Included essays offer analyses of literary responses to Verne’s work, and assessments of film adaptations of his novels and discussions of steampunk.
From the perspective of a healthcare auditor and provider, this work describes the problems of American healthcare finance and proposes... Læs mere