Italian medical charlatans, wandering quacks who traded in remedies, accompanied real medicine like a dark shadow during its slow progress. This work recounts the history and adventures of these ingenious quacks who were sought after and imitated all over Europe
Offers the most complete reference to the dark ‘40s and ‘50s stylistic dramas. The first section has a lengthy analytical essay as well as detailed plot descriptions and credits... Læs mere
Holland covers the heroes, the sidekicks, the cowgirls and the bad guys in this encyclopaedia of B western actors. For each performer he provides a biographical sketch and career description, as well as photographs and a filmography.
Jack Coombs rose to deadball-era stardom as the ace of Connie Mack's Athletics, winners of back-to-back world championships in 1910 and 1911. One of few players of his day... Læs mere
When baseball teams began competing in Milwaukee in the 1860s the game, though still recognizably... Læs mere
Examines advertising for McDonald's, Levi's, Frito-Lay, and Coca-Cola used in Poland from 1990 to 2005. This book contains case... Læs mere
Provides an overview of grain milling in Floyd County, Virginia, from 1770 to the present day. Topics covered include the... Læs mere