Examines folktale revisions from many angles, drawing on examples from revisions of Western European tales. Also discussed are... Læs mere
Studies the history of the American lunch, and explains how divergent forces, from food processors and advertisers to social workers, doctors, government representatives and mothers, have carved out overlapping territories in the contest to influence America's eating habits.
From its 1909 construction through the final game on June 28, 1970, this volume presents a look at the history and background... Læs mere
Examines Florida crime novelists through interviews with several contemporary mystery writers, all of whom have based many of their stories in the Keys, Miami, the Everglades, or other locations throughout the state.
Florence Lawrence's film career began just as cinema was being born. She recognized the wonder and appeal of the fledgling industry, and her... Læs mere
Air warfare was a decisive component of WWII, especially in western Europe and over Japan. The guts and glory of the bomber crews... Læs mere
Discusses the popular culture in one of the United States' most distinctive states, Florida, which boasts of millions of visitors annually. This book explores many facets of Florida's culture.
Describes the array of vehicles that have been designed to travel not only on land but also in the air or... Læs mere
Tying together the history and economic development of the state, this catalogue of Florida paper money covers Colonial days through the Great... Læs mere
"Four men joined the Catholic Church in the mid-1840s: a soldier, his bishop brother, a priest born a slave and an editor. Much has... Læs mere
Dance researcher and movement analyst Adair Landborn introduces readers to the ongoing discussion in Spanish scholarship... Læs mere
Examines how a divergent school of literary and cultural studies created the notion of French Theory,... Læs mere