Georgii Samoilovich Isserson (1898-1976) was one of the most prescient and prolific authors on military science in the... Læs mere
The POW Camp at Fort McClellan, Alabama, was one of hundreds of American containment centres built to hold German prisoners captured... Læs mere
"The collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th century A.D. marked the disintegration of order and security in Europe. It would be 12 centuries of trial and error before a successor political system emerged to fill the void. This is the story of those 1,200 years"--
Daytime soap operas have for decades spun tales of couples embroiled in passion, lust and adventure. Yet it was not until the early 1980s... Læs mere
Offers a history of the Hmong and describes the journey of the Hmong people from eastern to western countries. The book presents educators with clear approaches to learning not only about the history of the Hmong but also to appreciating their journey in search of freedom.
Character actor Richard Jaeckel worked five decades in Hollywood alongside the industry's biggest names. Noted for tough-guy portrayals, he appeared in... Læs mere
Presents a detailed study of the music and persona of Beyonce - arguably the world's biggest pop star. Topics include the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyonce's lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood.
Created by script writer Fran Striker and radio station owner George W. Trendle, the Lone Ranger was meant to embody courage, fair play and honesty, and... Læs mere
With a clear introduction to urban transportation issues, this book offers solutions for creating... Læs mere
"This collection of new essays examines issues surrounding race, class, gender, sexual orientation and personal virtue, both in the... Læs mere
Film director Paul Bartel enjoyed flouting the expectations of audiences and critics with his amusing movies about murder, greed and transgressive sex. The first... Læs mere