Sitcommentary: Television Comedies That Changed America (Robinson Mark A.)(Pevná vazba)

Sitcommentary: Television Comedies That Changed America (Robinson Mark A.)(Pevná vazba)

From I Love Lucy to Black-ish, sitcoms have often paved the way for social change. Television comedy has long been on the frontline in how America evolves on social issues. There is something about comedy that makes difficult issues more palatable-with humor an effective device for presenting ideas

1919 the Year That Changed America (Sandler Martin W.)(Pevná vazba)

Acclaimed author Sandler examines the pinnacle events of 1919 and their relevance to significant issues in American life today.1919 was a world-shaking year. America was recovering from World War I and black soldiers returned to racism so violent that that summer would become known as the Red

Sunny Days: The Children's Television Revolution That Changed America (Kamp David)(Paperback)

From bestselling writer David Kamp, the 'fun, fascinating, and surprisingly touching,' (People) behind-the-scenes story of the cultural heroes who created the beloved children's TV programs Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Free to Be...You and Me, and Schoolhouse

Mayflower - The perilous voyage that changed the world (Romero Libby)(Pevná vazba)

Berserk: Kentaro Miura: The Manga and the Anime (Robinson Jeremy Mark)(Pevná vazba)

How to Watch Television, Second Edition (Thompson Ethan)(Pevná vazba)

A new edition that brings the ways we watch and think about television up to the present We all have opinions about the television shows we watch, but television criticism is about much more than simply evaluating the merits of a particular show and deeming it 'good' or 'bad.' Rather, criticism

Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia (Favreau Marc)(Paperback)

A thrilling, critically-acclaimed account of the Cold War spies and spycraft that changed the course of history, perfect for readers of Bomb and The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. The Cold War spanned five decades as America and the USSR engaged in a battle of ideologies with global ramifications

Encountering Early America (Winchcombe Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

Encountering early America traces the many cultural influences that shaped English understandings of the Americas in the sixteenth century. The book demonstrates that the first century of English engagement with America was dynamic, adaptive and had a lasting influence on exploration and settlement

The Day That Changed My Life: Inspirational Stories from Ireland's Women (McBride Caitlin)(Pevná vazba)

Stories to inspire. Stories to connect. Extraordinary moments in which women's lives changed forever. Exhilarating, heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring, The Day That Changed My Life is a remarkable collection of stories of Ireland's women and the extraordinary moments which transformed their

America 1900 (Walter Marc)(Pevná vazba)

These rediscovered Photochrom and Photostint postcard images from the private collection of Marc Walter were produced by the Detroit Photographic Company between 1888 and 1924. Using a photolithographic process that predated the autochrome by nearly 20 years, they offered people the very first

Beneath a Scarlet Sky (Sullivan Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Soon to be a major television event from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland.Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man's incredible courage and resilience during one of history's

Mr. Pack Rat Really Wants That (Ewert Marcus)(Pevná vazba)

History Is Inventive (Knight Brooke)(Pevná vazba)

A children's book by Honest History exploring inventions (and their inventors) that changed the world.Discover the true stories behind amazing creations, from the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient analogue computer, to the Baghdad Battery. Learn about each invention through well-researched content

Kansas (Robinson Sara Tappan Lawrence)(Pevná vazba)

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do

Time Tamed (Foulkes Nicholas)(Pevná vazba)

The story of mankind's struggle to measure time - and the stunning timepieces that have changed the way we do

The Lantern Men (Griffiths Elly)(Pevná vazba)

Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway changed her life--until a convicted killer tells her that four of his victims were never found, drawing her back to the place she left behind. Everything has changed for Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home, and partner, and she is no longer North Norfolk

Cinematic Geographies and Multicultural Spectatorship in America (Corbin Amy Lynn)(Pevná vazba)

Exploration, intertwined with home-seeking, has always defined America. Corbin argues that films about significant cultural landscapes in America evoke a sense of travel for their viewers. These virtual travel experiences from the mid-1970s through the 1990s built a societal map of 'popular

Great Women's Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage and Inspire (Russell Anna)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation. Great Women's Speeches is essential reading for pioneering women everywhere. From Emmeline Pankhurst's 'Freedom or Death' speech and Marie Curie's trailblazing Nobel lecture, to Michelle Obama speaking on

A Train Journey (LoMonaco Grard)(Pevná vazba)

In A Train Journey, readers will meet four iconic trains that changed the history of railroad. Each of the four picturesque pop-ups inside depicts a historic train--George Stephenson's Rocket, one of the earliest steam locomotives; the Elevated Railway in Brooklyn; the Flying Scotsman; and the

British Combat Aircraft in Latin America (Rivas Santiago)(Pevná vazba)

This book covers the story of all the British military aircraft that served in Latin America since 1940. Though the presence of British combat types is now almost gone from the skies over Latin America, its legacy will last for a long time. After World War II, Britain was happy to sell the most

Why Food Matters (Freedman Paul)(Pevná vazba)

From the author of Ten Restaurants That Changed America, an exploration of food’s cultural importance and its crucial role throughout human history. “A rich and fascinating narrative that reaches deep into the historical and cultural larder of societal experience, powerfully illustrating the

Ten Drinks That Changed the World (Lynch Seki)(Pevná vazba)

From Vodka to Soju, Absinth to Tequila, bartender, poet and writer Seki Lynch explores the origins, recipes and drinkers of the world's most popular

Braun: Designed to Keep - Klaus Klemp

The definitive history of Braun – the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern design Since 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that are simple, useful, beautiful, and designed to keep. Unlike many brands before it, and many more that

Aladdin (Robinson W Heath)(Pevná vazba)

From the Eastern folk tales that make up the vast collection known as THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS certain stories - of Aladdin, Sindbad and Ali Baba - have become everlasting favourites with children and a magical ingredient of Christmas