Offers a new English translation of the Faroe-Islander Saga, one of the great medieval Icelandic sagas, written by an anonymous Icelander in the early... Læs mere
This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture.
Discusses the history of suicide bombing and profiles the female suicide bomber. This work raises the question of why women are used as bombers and explores the Western societal... Læs mere
Henry Chadwick remains one of the titans of baseball history. As a pioneering baseball journalist and author, an innovator of score-keeping practices and statistics, and... Læs mere
Offers a critical study of the fantastic religions and religious themes... Læs mere
Tells the story of Marine Colonel Don Cook, an American who was held prisoner in Vietnam from December 31, 1964, until his death on... Læs mere
On August 30, 1862 the Confederate army inflicted a smashing defeat to the US army at Manassas,... Læs mere
Describes the origins of women's competitive swimming in the United States, beginning in the nineteenth century.Women faced many... Læs mere
The transition from stage to screen was not only a shift in popular entertainment, but a challenge for those working in the industry as... Læs mere
"From December 7, 1941, until the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the war with Japan was a losing... Læs mere
Examines more than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959). For each film, the following information is provided: the title,... Læs mere