Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Amazon Prime series, Good Omens, quickly gained a cult following. This book provides thirteen essays that centre on various aspects of the show, including theology, fan culture, female gaze, textual elements and more.
Tracing the lives of three young Americans during the Revolution, this study of the Banister family of Rhode Island contributes to an understanding of the war's affects on the lives of ordinary people.
Offers a snapshot of the parapsychological field, with essays written by authors of diverse academic backgrounds and experiences. Essays examine... Læs mere
Drawing on firsthand accounts of American nurses, as well as their Canadian and British counterparts, this powerful study describes WWI nurses' encounters with devastating new forms of war-related injury and the interventions and technologies they deployed in treating them.
Brings together teachers and students from a variety of educational contexts to explore how to harness the cultural power of the 'Girl on Fire'. It also tackles how to educate the real-world girls who embody the ethos of the 'Girl on Fire' themselves.
In the flourishing era of Hollywood now considered its Golden Age, there was no shortage of... Læs mere
From silents of the early American motion picture era through 21st century films, this book offers a decade-by-decade examination of portrayals of... Læs mere
The Greatest Generation"" were those Americans who grew up during the deprivation of the Great Depression, and went on to serve... Læs mere
Offers an extensively researched history of the superhero movie, from the first bargain-basement... Læs mere
As first botanical history of World War II, Plants Go to War examines military history from the perspective of plant science. From victory gardens to... Læs mere
Much has been written about the aesthetics of the television series Hannibal and its devoted fans, and some have discussed its philosophical ideas and its Gothic characteristics, but until now there has been no in-depth reading of the show as a fairy tale.
Film and television Westerns are most often associated with physical bravery. However, many also demonstrate moral bravery and psychological bravery.... Læs mere