Different than reading reviews for food and wine pairing, the book shows the secrets of individual wines and how they relate to the foods we eat. Covering... Læs mere
Volumes have been written about the Academy Awards - that yearly Hollywood bash that brings together the glamour, glitter and Oscar... Læs mere
In-depth analyses are presented of 15 superior films, each one representing a subgenre of fantasy cinema. The films include ""Beauty and the Beast"", ""The Dark Crystal"", ""Lost Horizon"", ""Popeye"", ""Superman"" and ""The Wizard of Oz"".
The entry of foreign capital and the adoption of free trade provoked fierce conflicts in many countries... Læs mere
Around the time Shakespeare inaugurated the gilded age of English drama, the young Francis Bacon proposed to take “all knowledge to be... Læs mere
The term “friendly fire” was coined in the 1970s but the theme appears in literature from ancient times to the present. This study examines friendly fire in a broad range of literary contexts.
Discusses the genre of narratives of freedom and examines women's relationships to the community as they seek to illustrate a... Læs mere
This “philosophical” look at friendship and happiness begins with a review of Aristotle's three categories of friendship - friends of utility,... Læs mere
A self-taught culinary genius, Francesco Bracali is one of Italy's top chefs. He and his brother Luca, a sommelier, own the two-Michelin-starred restaurant... Læs mere
In 1929, Hollywood mogul William Fox came close to controlling the entire motion picture industry. His Fox Film Corporation had grown into a... Læs mere
Concentrates on Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and secular pilgrimages to Jerusalem, drawing from over 165 accounts... Læs mere
"Frank Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players of the 20th century. He was Rookie of the Year for the Cincinnati Reds, won the Triple Crown in 1966, led the... Læs mere