Examines the political cinema of 1968 in relation to global events. The essays in this volume, edited by Christina Gerhardt and Sara Saljoughi, cover a breadth of cinematic movements that were part of the era's radical politics and independence movements.
Brings together scholars who have contributed to the field of fairy-tale studies since its origins. This collection offers information on materials, critical approaches and ideas,... Læs mere
Marina Colasanti is a Brazilian journalist, visual artist, and author of over sixty volumes of short stories, poetry, essays, and children's literature. Despite Colasanti's literary stature, A True Blue Idea is the first book-length translation of her writing into English.
In 1908, Solomon Schechter published his groundbreaking essay on the city of Safed (Tzfat) during the sixteenth century. In The Legend of... Læs mere
Explores the rise and fall in popularity of “romances†(qissah) - tales of wonder and magic told by storytellers at... Læs mere
Jack Ridl returns with a collection of poems that mix deft artistic skill with intimate meditations on everyday life, whether that be curiosity, loss, discovery, joy, or the... Læs mere
This is a narrative history of the Tiger Stadium in Detroit, home to the Tigers baseball team. It is a history of the people who owned the stadium, and the games and the teams that played there from its beginnings in the 1850s through to the Tiger's 1997 season.
Showcases founding, development, and growth of Wayne State University, Michigan's third largest public university, in historical photographs. This book... Læs mere
As the chief source of information for many people and a key revenue stream for the country's broadcast conglomerates, local... Læs mere
Based on the memories of Annie Hoge, whose father was a lighthouse keeper on the Great Lakes for many years. Every summer until she was nine, Annie went with her siblings, and... Læs mere
Contains photographs of people, places, and events that make up a year in the life of Metropolitan Detroit. This book demonstrates the full texture of life in Detroit, from the... Læs mere
Examines the fascinating and controversial career of Israel Zangwill-author, journalist, feminist, Zionist, and the first Jewish celebrity of the twentieth century.