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Her Turn on Stage - Grace Barnes - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Her Turn on Stage - Grace Barnes - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Audiences for musical theater are predominantly women, yet shows are frequently created and produced by men. Onstage, female characters are depicted as victims or sex objects and lack the complexity of their male counterparts. Offstage, women are under-represented among writers, directors, composers and choreographers. While other areas of the arts rally behind gender equality, musical theater demonstrates a disregard for women and an authentic female voice. If musical theater reflects prevailing societal attitudes, what does the modern musical tell us about the place of women in contemporary America, the UK and Australia? Are women deliberately kept out of musical theater by men jealously guarding their territory or is the absence of women a result of the modernization of the genre? Based on interviews with successful female performers, writers, directors, choreographers and executives, this book offers a unique female viewpoint on musical theater today.

DKK 334.00
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The Turn to Gruesomeness in American Horror Films, 1931-1936 - Jon Towlson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Turn to Gruesomeness in American Horror Films, 1931-1936 - Jon Towlson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Critics have traditionally characterized classic horror by its use of shadow and suggestion. Yet the graphic nature of early 1930s films only came to light in the home video/DVD era. Along with gangster movies and "sex pictures," horror films drew audiences during the Great Depression with sensational content. Exploiting a loophole in the Hays Code, which made no provision for on-screen "gruesomeness," studios produced remarkably explicit films that were recut when the Code was more rigidly enforced from 1934. This led to a modern misperception that classic horror was intended to be safe and reassuring to audiences. The author examines the 1931 to 1936 "happy ending" horror in relation to industry practices and censorship. Early works like Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932) and The Raven (1935) may be more akin to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) and Hostel (2005) than many critics believe.

DKK 334.00
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The Jewish World of Sigmund Freud - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Jewish World of Sigmund Freud - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Though Freud is one of the towering intellectual figures of the twentieth century, too little attention has been paid to the influence of his Jewish identity upon his life and work, particularly the impact of growing up a Jew in turn-of-the-century Vienna. The 14 essays in this volume explore the ways in which Freud and his followers were embedded in the cultural matrix of Jewish Central and Eastern Europe. Topics include general, sociological, historical, and cultural issues and then turn to the personal: Freud''s education, his Jewish identity, and his thoughts about Judaism. Though a secular and ambivalent Jew, Freud''s emphasis on intellectualism and morality reveal the deep and abiding influence of European Jewish tradition upon his work.

DKK 421.00
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Charlie 2-1 Bravo - E.e. Summerfield - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Charlie 2-1 Bravo - E.e. Summerfield - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

In 2012, Specialist Summerfield and the 2-508th Parachute Infantry Regiment were deployed to the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. A Special Forces dropout, Summerfield was given a second chance at leadership as the head of an infantry team in one of the most IED-ridden areas in Afghanistan. With zero training and little intel, his squad navigated IED belts, leadership conflict and enemy ambushes. This book provides a thought-provoking and often humorous account of life on the front in a frontless war, all from the perspective of a low-ranking enlisted soldier.

DKK 359.00
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Masculinity in Children's Animal Stories, 1888-1928 - Wynn William Yarbrough - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Masculinity in Children's Animal Stories, 1888-1928 - Wynn William Yarbrough - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The animal stories produced around the turn of the 20th century have maintained a remarkable hold on the imagination of children worldwide. This book examines the performance of masculinity in these stories, particularly in light of the waning years of Victoria''s reign when changing historical, political and social pressures altered the definition of masculinity. Topics covered include the roles of violence, rebellion, escape, spirituality, social hierarchies and law.

DKK 429.00
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Rome Through the Mist - Patricia Gartman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Rome Through the Mist - Patricia Gartman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Join Joe Gartman, culture columnist for Italia! Magazine , on a journey among 80 of Rome''s celebrated fountains, and find a more intimate way of experiencing the Eternal City. On foot with book in hand, or simply in imagination, each chapter takes readers on a vivid walk, enhanced with colorful, revealing photographs of Roman life. Every fountain in Rome tells a story and every story is about Rome: her history, her legends, and her extraordinary people--poets and popes, artists and models, architects and emperors, saints and sinners. Every street, piazza, wall and garden that contains a fountain has a past worth knowing. Discover the paths in this book, with 15 different turn-by-turn walking tours, 17 maps, and 181 full-color photos. Journey from Trevi''s torrents to the Naiad''s naughty nymphs and from the quiet basins in Piazza San Simeone to Bernini''s mighty Four Rivers in Piazza Navona; or perhaps find a secret fountain where tourists rarely go, and listen to the voices of the waters.

DKK 246.00
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Scott Joplin and the Age of Ragtime - Ray Argyle - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Scott Joplin and the Age of Ragtime - Ray Argyle - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

At the turn of the twentieth century, Scott Joplin struggled on the margins of society to play a pivotal role in the creation of ragtime music. His brief life and tragic death encompassed a tumultuous time of changes in modern music, culture, and technology. This biography follows Joplin''s life from the brothels and bars of St. Louis to the music mills of Tin Pan Alley as he introduced a syncopated, lively style to classical piano.

DKK 259.00
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The World of Shakespeare's Sonnets - Robert Matz - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The World of Shakespeare's Sonnets - Robert Matz - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Of Shakespeare''s sonnets we know the crystalline meter, exquisite diction, and exhilarating surprise of the "turn" in the final couplet. By contrast, we know very little of their subjects and motives. This book does not approach the sonnets as Shakespearean autobiography but instead delineates the customs that shaped the poet''s world and thus his sonnets. It argues for understanding them as brilliant, edgy expressions of the equally brilliant, edgy culture of the English Renaissance.

DKK 287.00
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Clint Eastwood's Cinema of Trauma - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Clint Eastwood's Cinema of Trauma - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Throughout his directorial career, Clint Eastwood''s movies have presented sympathetic narratives of characters enduring personal trauma as they turn to violence to survive calamity or sustain social order--a choice that leaves them marginalized rather than redeemed. In this collection of new essays, contributors examine his films--from The Outlaw Josey Wales to Sully --as studies on PTSD that expose the social conditions that tolerate or trigger traumatization and (in his more recent work) imagine a way through individual and collective trauma.

DKK 429.00
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Velodrome Racing and the Rise of the Motorcycle - R.k. Keating - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Velodrome Racing and the Rise of the Motorcycle - R.k. Keating - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A hybrid machine--powered at times by steam, electricity or internal combustion--the motorcycle in its infancy was an innovation to help bicycle racers go faster. As motor age technology advanced, the quest for greater speed at the velodrome peaked, with riders reaching speeds up to 100 kph on bikes and trikes without brakes, suspensions or gear boxes. This book chronicles the individuals and events at the turn of the 20th century that led to the development of motor-powered two-wheelers.

DKK 523.00
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Storytelling in the Modern Board Game - Marco Arnaudo - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Storytelling in the Modern Board Game - Marco Arnaudo - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Over the years, board games have evolved to include relatable characters, vivid settings and compelling, intricate plotlines. In turn, players have become more emotionally involved--taking on, in essence, the role of coauthors in an interactive narrative. Through the lens of game studies and narratology--traditional storytelling concepts applied to the gaming world--this book explores the synergy of board games, designers and players in story-oriented designs. The author provides development guidance for game designers and recommends games to explore for hobby players.

DKK 429.00
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Growing Up with Vampires - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Growing Up with Vampires - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Vampire narratives are generally thought of as adult or young adult fare, yet there is a long history of their appearance in books, film and other media meant for children. They emerge as expressions of anxiety about change and growing up but sometimes turn out to be new best friends who highlight the beauty of difference and individuality. This collection of new essays examines the history of vampires in 20th and 21st century Western popular media marketed to preteens and explores their significance and symbolism.

DKK 334.00
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The Confederate Yellow Fever Conspiracy - H. Leon Greene - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Confederate Yellow Fever Conspiracy - H. Leon Greene - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Defeat was looming for the South--as the Civil War continued, paths to possible victory were fast disappearing. Dr. Luke Pryor Blackburn, a Confederate physician and expert in infectious diseases, had an idea that might turn the tide: he would risk his own life and career to bring a yellow fever epidemic to the North. To carry out his mission, he would need some accomplices. Tracing the plans and movements of the conspirators, this thoroughly researched history describes in detail the yellow fever plot of 1864-1865.

DKK 429.00
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Valley Forge to Monmouth - Jim Stempel - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Valley Forge to Monmouth - Jim Stempel - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

From December 1777 through June 1778, the American Revolution achieved a remarkable turnaround. I these months the Continental Army recovered from abject demoralization at Valley Forge to achieve a stunning victory against the British at Monmouth Courthouse. This compelling history chronicles how the war began to turn--from the consequential leadership of General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette to the experiences of the men who marched and fought in the ranks--and reexamines one of the most controversial periods of early American history.

DKK 429.00
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William Gibson - Tom Henthorne - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

William Gibson - Tom Henthorne - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

William Gibson, author of the cyberpunk classic, Neuromancer (1984), is one today''s most widely read science fiction writers. This companion is meant both for general readers and for scholars interested in Gibson''s oeuvre. In addition to providing a literary and cultural context for works ranging from Gibson''s first short story, "Fragments of a Hologram Rose" (1977), to his recent, bestselling novel, Zero History (2010), the companion offers commentary on Gibson''s subjects, themes, and approaches. It also surveys existing scholarship on Gibson''s work in an accessible way and provides an extensive bibliography to facilitate further study of William Gibson''s writing, influence, and place in the history of science fiction and in literature as a whole.

DKK 523.00
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Spin - Bill Gruber - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Spin - Bill Gruber - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Everywhere, things spin--wheels turn, motors hum, tornadoes roar. This book explains the history and basic physics of spinning objects, from yo-yos, drills, propellers, and washing machines, to ballet dancers, dust devils, and bacteria. The book gives instructive, entertaining accounts of everyday sights: Does a curve ball really curve? Why do figure skaters tuck in their arms? Can you make a disposable pen fly? How does a falling cat always land on its feet? Answers to these questions (and many others) tell the amazing story of things that spin.

DKK 320.00
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Custom Built by McFarlan - Richard A. Stanley - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Custom Built by McFarlan - Richard A. Stanley - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A family owned business specializing in light duty horse-drawn carriages, buggies, and wagons, the McFarlan Company, like many manufacturers of its era, entered the automobile industry soon after the turn of the twentieth century. Instead of trying to outproduce and outsell its competition, McFarlan catered to the individual desires of an affluent clientele. For nearly 20 years, McFarlan automobiles were recognized for their quality, custom features, powerful engines, and enormous size. This full history covers the company from start to finish, with emphasis on its prestigious cars.

DKK 421.00
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Conrad Veidt on Screen - John T. Soister - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Conrad Veidt on Screen - John T. Soister - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Conrad Veidt, a native of Berlin, began acting in small parts as an extra until called into service during World War I. After his discharge he began a theater career that subsequently led to films and more than one turn as a director. This work thoroughly details Veidt''s film career. It lists all movies that he was involved in and provides a synopsis, cast and crew, and reviews of each film. There are many photographs, a list of films that he is thought possibly to have been involved in, and an extensive bibliography.

DKK 429.00
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Gary Paulsen - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Gary Paulsen - Mary Ellen Snodgrass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn , Soldier''s Heart , and Woods Runner . From his trenchant prose in The Rifle and The Foxman to the witty escapades of Harris and Me and Zero to Sixty , Paulsen crafts stories with impressive range. The tender scenes in The Quilt and A Christmas Sonata speak to his empathy for children, with characters who endure the same hardships that marred his own early life. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. A-to-Z entries explore themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival, and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work. Appendices provide related historical references, writing, art, and research topics.

DKK 523.00
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Any Resemblance to Actual Persons - Hal Erickson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Any Resemblance to Actual Persons - Hal Erickson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Most film buffs know that Citizen Kane was based on the life of publisher William Randolph Hearst. But few are aware that key characters in films like Double Indemnity, Cool Hand Luke, Jaws, Rain Man, A Few Good Men and Zero Dark Thirty were inspired by actual persons. This survey of a clef characters covers a selection of fictionalized personalities, beginning with the Silent Era. The landmark lawsuit surrounding Rasputin and the Empress (1932) introduced disclaimers in film credits, assuring audiences that characters were not based on real people--even when they were. Entries cover screen incarnations of Wyatt Earp, Al Capone, Bing Crosby, Amelia Earhart, Buster Keaton, Howard Hughes, Janis Joplin and Richard Nixon, along with the inspirations behind perennial favorites like Charlie Chan and Indiana Jones.

DKK 544.00
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Watching Baseball, Seeing Philosophy - Raymond Angelo Belliotti - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Watching Baseball, Seeing Philosophy - Raymond Angelo Belliotti - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

There are uncanny connections between nine baseball greats and the great thinkers of the West. This book offers a very practical application of Western philosophy by examining these icons of American sport and culture. The intensity and single-mindedness of Ted Williams breathes life into Camus'' Sisyphus; Billy Martin''s maniacal competitiveness recalls Niccolo Machiavelli''s take on politics, which he characterized as a zero-sum game; the homespun philosophy of Satchel Paige echoes the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius; and the many facets of Joe DiMaggio''s personality cry out for the resolution that Nietzsche''s doctrine of perspectivism might have given. Also covered are the connections between Joe Torre and Aristotle; Jackie Robinson and Antonio Gramsci; Mickey Mantle and St. Thomas Aquinas; John Franco and William James; and Jose Canseco and Immanuel Kant.

DKK 262.00
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Robert Downey Jr. from Brat to Icon - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Robert Downey Jr. from Brat to Icon - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Robert Downey Jr. may be best known as Iron Man, but his career as an actor stretches back to the 1970s and features several Oscar-quality roles. He has worked with a wide range of innovative directors from Oliver Stone and Robert Altman to Richard Linklater and Shane Black, and has played punk kids, detectives, journalists and even a serial killer. This collection of new essays examines, in roughly chronological order, more than 25 of Downey''s best performances in films as diverse as Less Than Zero, Chaplin, Natural Born Killers, A Scanner Darkly, The Soloist and Tropic Thunder . Including a biography, chronology and filmography, the book highlights the inseparability of the actor''s biography from his works and from the unique combination of talents he brings to his roles.

DKK 329.00
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Professional Hockey in Philadelphia - Alan Bass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Professional Hockey in Philadelphia - Alan Bass - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Philadelphia has been a hockey town since 1897. Before and even during the Philadelphia Flyers'' tenure, other teams--the Ramblers, the Quakers and the Firebirds, among others--called the city home, for better or for worse. The first of its kind, this comprehensive history covers the teams and players that graced the ice from the turn of the 20th century through the 2009 demise of the Philadelphia Phantoms. Offering something for every Philly hockey fan, the author tells the stories of the 10 pro teams that played the world''s fastest game in the City of Brotherly Love.

DKK 334.00
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Counterinsurgency and the United States Marine Corps - Leo J. Daugherty Iii - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Counterinsurgency and the United States Marine Corps - Leo J. Daugherty Iii - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

From the turn of the 20th century until the end of World War II, the United States Marine Corps fought a series of "small wars," starting in the Philippines in 1899, and ending in the islands of the southwest Pacific in 1945. Through this experience, the Marines perfected the prosecution of such wars in its famed Small Wars Manual , written for Marine Corps schools in the late 1930s. The present volume is a chronological examination of the various Marine expeditions in the Pacific, West Indies and Central America from 1899 through 1945, and of the lessons learned.

DKK 759.00
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Vader, Voldemort and Other Villains - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Vader, Voldemort and Other Villains - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

What is evil? How do we understand it in our culture? The thirteen essays in this critical volume explore the different ways in which evil is portrayed in popular culture, particularly film and novels. Iconic figures of evil are considered, as is the repeated use of classic themes within our intellectual tradition. Topics covered include serial killers in film, the Twilight series, the Harry Potter series, Star Wars , and more. Collectively, these essays suggest how vital the notion of evil is to our culture, which in turn suggest a need to reflect on what it means to value what is good.

DKK 334.00
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