The healing arts as practiced in the Old West often meant the difference between life and death for American pioneers. This title addresses the perils to... Læs mere
According to legend, William H. Terrill had the phrase ""God Alone Knows Which Was Right"" inscribed on a monument to honour two of his fallen sons, generals who fought... Læs mere
Examining the ways in which media attention has affected figure skating, from the early appearances of Sonja Henjie, skating's gradual audience growth via television, and the ramifications of the scandals in the 1994 and 2002 Olympics.
Many stars of classic horror movies crossed over to radio during and after their careers. This book chronicles the radio... Læs mere
The university is indigenous to Western Europe and is probably the greatest and most enduring achievement of the Middle Ages. This... Læs mere
The Union Army's Red River Campaign began on March 12, 1864, with a two-pronged attack aimed at gaining control of... Læs mere
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These insightful essays measure the relationship between music and science fiction film from a variety of perspectives. Thematic sections examine specific compositions utilized in science fiction movies; Broadway's relationship with the genre; science fic
Poet John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) became best known for his... Læs mere
Vietnamese make up one of the largest refugee populations in the US, some arriving by boat in 1975 after the fall of Saigon... Læs mere
Explores tabletop role-playing game (TRPG) as a genre separate from computer role-playing games. The relationship of TRPGs to other games is examined, as well as the influence of Dungeons & Dragons as a tabletop module, a computer game, and a novel. Given