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The 1930s
Michael Ph.D. Shally-Jensen · Salem Pr Inc; Har/Psc edition Format: Hardcover
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This important resource provides readers with many new ways to explore the 1930s in American history, as the country was immersed in the Great Depression. The text provides in-depth analysis of forty primary source documents to deliver a thorough examination of this important time in American... |
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Brando's Smile: His Life, Thought, and Work
Susan L. Mizruchi · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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A groundbreaking work that reveals how Marlon Brando shaped his legacy in art and life. When people think about Marlon Brando, they think of the movie star, the hunk, the scandals. In Brando's Smile, Susan L. Mizruchi reveals the Brando others have missed: the man who collected four... |
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World War I
Michael Ph.D. Shally-Jensen · Salem Pr Inc; Har/Psc edition Format: Hardcover
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Defining Documents in American History World War I offers a broad range of historical documents on important authors and subjects in World War I research. Written by historians and experts in the field, this resource examines a wide array of primary source documents with an in-depth critical... |
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The Bone Clocks
David Mitchell · Recorded Books Pages: 21 Format: Audiobook
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Interweaves six narratives spanning the period between 1984 and the 2030s to chronicle a secret war between a cult of soul-decanters and a small group of vigilantes who would take them down. By the award-winning author of Cloud Atlas. |
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Race in American Film
Michael Green · Greenwood Pages: 1026 Format: Hardcover
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This expansive three-volume set investigates racial representation in film, providing an authoritative cross-section of the most racially significant films, actors, directors, and movements in American cinematic history.* Views the films via a historical approach in which every subject... |
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Introducing the Ancient Greeks: From Bronze Age Seafarers to Navigators of the Western Mind
Edith Hall · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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What made the Greeks unique in their time and why their influence lives on today. The ancient Greeks invented democracy, theater, rational science, and philosophy. They built the Parthenon and the Library of Alexandria. They wrote down the timeless myths of Odysseus and Oedipus, and the histories... |
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English Literature
Salem Press · Imprint unknown Format: Book
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Introduction to Literary Context: English Literature provides richly detailed essays on significant works of English Literature. Coverage includes the most studied works of English Literature, both historical and contemporary, in high school and undergraduate college literature programs.... |
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Police Officer Exam
Editors Of Learningexpress LLC · Learningexpress, LLC; 5th Edition edition Format: Paperback
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The first challenge every prospective police officer must master is passing the police officer exam. Based on the most common questions that are seen on police offer exams across the country, this book provides the essential practice needed to achieve a high score and start building a future... |
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The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government
Philip K Howard · W. W. Norton & Company Pages: 244 Format: Hardcover
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The secret to good government is a question no one in Washington is asking: "What's the right thing to do?" What's wrong in Washington is deeper than you think. Yes, there's gridlock, polarization, and self-dealing. But hidden underneath is something bigger and more... |
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Film Noir 101: The 101 Best Film Noir Posters From The 1940s-1950s
Mark Fertig · Fantagraphics; 1 edition Format: Hardcover
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This art book collects film noir posters and critical commentary, with a foreword by Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin (The French Connection, The Exorcist). Collecting 101 noir movie posters of, arguably, the greatest noir films ever made (including classics The Maltese Falcon,... |
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Master the New SAT 2016
Peterson's · Peterson Nelnet Co Format: Print book
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Peterson's Master the SAT® provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and helps students prepare for the revised SAT® with extensive reviews and 9 full-length practice tests to help all of the skills needed to score high. In addition, our updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission... |
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview
Ilona Bray JD · NOLO; Seventh edition
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Presents information on becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, including eligibility for citizenship, the basic application procedures, a study guide to the citizenship exam, tips for a successful interview, and how to deal with setbacks. |
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How to Be a Victorian: A Dawn-to-Dusk Guide to Victorian Life
Ruth Goodman · Liveright; 1st edition Format: Hardcover
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A delightful tour through the intimate details of life in Victorian England, told by a historian who has cheerfully endured them all. Ruth Goodman believes in getting her hands dirty. Drawing on her own adventures living in re-created Victorian conditions, Goodman serves as our bustling... |
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World Clothing and Fashion: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Social Influence
Mary Ellen Snodgrass · Routledge Format: Hardcover
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Taking a global, multicultural, social, and economic perspective, this work explores the diverse and colourful history of human attire. From prehistoric times to the age of globalization, articles cover the evolution of clothing utility, style, production, and commerce, including accessories... |
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