Exploring the heyday of popular theater in the Old West, this book chronicles its emergence and growth from 1850 to the early twentieth century, and tells the story of the men and women who provided entertainment and brought excitement and laughter generations of pioneers.
Provides useful perspectives on the ethics of media for both producers and consumers of entertainment. The nineteen essays cover topics... Læs mere
This literary companion is designed to introduce readers to the full range of possibilities inherent in E.X. Ferrars's work, connecting novels and short... Læs mere
Presents case studies from experts in dance education, examining theory and practice developed from real-world scenarios that... Læs mere
This collection of essays concentrates on Arab-American writer and artist Etel Adnan. It seeks to provide a comprehensive look at Adnan's literary and artistic accomplishments through analysis and close readings.
Eudora Welty and Walker Percy were friends but very different writers, even though they were interested in the relation of... Læs mere
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the lowest rung of professional baseball, and a biography of Max McLeary, the one-eyed umpire. Author Mike Shannon spent the 2000 Frontier League season attending games with McLeary and gives his account of the season here.
The mission of educational leadership seems to have shifted from one of culture growth to one of standardized testing. This handbook suggests... Læs mere
Part history and part handbook, this carefully neutral work examines the origins of the opposition to biological evolution, its long and deep-seated history, and the reasons why it hasn't been resolved.
A collection of essays that are divided into five subject areas: freedom of information and the pursuit of knowledge; information, technology and education;... Læs mere