Reference service has become a matter of typing search terms into a library's online catalog or a web search engine... Læs mere
Using post-Civil War Richmond, Virginia, as a case study, this book explores the role of race and class in the city building process from 1870... Læs mere
Drawing on correspondence, journalism, official tourist literature, and popular literature, Shavit (emeritus, library and information studies,... Læs mere
Bernhardt's first American theatrical tour, from her arrival in 1880 to her return to Europe in 1881, is chronicled here. The book provides an... Læs mere
General Daniel ""Chappie"" James Jr, USAF, fought in three American wars and became the first African American to attain the rank of four-star general in the US armed forces. This biography explores James's life and assesses his place in American military history.
A guide for libraries that want to assemble a collection of operatic materials. Part one is a list of recommended... Læs mere
A history of Wilmington, North Carolina, from its founding and development to the eve of the Civil War. Part One traces Wilmington's history from its incorporation in... Læs mere
An annotated bibliography of newspaper articles, books, and other resources pertaining the the US military forces in the... Læs mere
A reference on television superheroes and characters who fight crime by extraordinary means, from ""Superman"" in its... Læs mere
An exploration of Arthur Kennedy's film and stage career, film-by-film and play-by-play, providing pictures, synopses and commentaries for... Læs mere
This work reveals an evolutionary progression in the depictions of three television detective duos. Ten chapters offer critical analysis, rich with background information and insider observations. Production comments are given throughout.
This guide to British author memorials covers 300 sites devoted to 42 authors. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided, along with telephone numbers, admission prices and hours.