Transgenerational Media Industries: Adults, Children, and the Reproduction of Culture (Johnson Derek)(Paperback)

Transgenerational Media Industries: Adults, Children, and the Reproduction of Culture (Johnson Derek)(Paperback)

Within corporate media industries, adults produce children's entertainment. Yet children, presumed to exist outside the professional adult world, make their own contributions to it--creating and posting unboxing videos, for example, that provide content for toy marketers. Many adults, meanwhile,

Transgenerational Media Industries: Adults, Children, and the Reproduction of Culture (Johnson Derek)(Pevná vazba)

Within corporate media industries, adults produce children's entertainment. Yet children, presumed to exist outside the professional adult world, make their own contributions to it--creating and posting unboxing videos, for example, that provide content for toy marketers. Many adults, meanwhile,

Essential Reproduction (Johnson Martin H.)(Paperback)

Essential Reproduction provides an accessible account of the fundamentals of reproduction within the context of cutting-edge knowledge and examples of its application. The eighth edition of this internationally best-selling title provides a multidisciplinary approach integrating anatomy,

Crime, Media and Culture (Martin Greg)(Paperback)

Working broadly from the perspective of cultural criminology, Crime, Media and Culture engages with theories and debates about the nature of media-audience relations, examines representations of crime and justice in news media and fiction, and considers the growing significance of digital

Manual of Embryo Culture in Human Assisted Reproduction (Lundin Kersti)(Paperback)

Whilst assisted reproduction techniques (ART) have become increasingly successful and largely standardized, there is still only a partial understanding of what constitutes a 'true' embryo environment. Replicating the varying physiological conditions of the in-vivo environment that the embryo

God Beneath the Sea (Garfield Leon)(Paperback)

A classic introduction to the subject of Greek mythology, fascinating for children and adults alikeLeon Garfield and Edward Blishen retell some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children's literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to

Reproduction in Education, Society and Culture (Bourdieu Pierre)(Paperback)

The way in which the ruling ideas of a social system are related to structures of class, production and power, and how these are legitimated and perpetuated, is fundamental to the sociological project. In this second edition of this classic text, which includes a new introduction by Pierre

Playful Visions: Optical Toys and the Emergence of Children's Media Culture (Bak Meredith A.)(Paperback)

My Visit to the Aquarium (Aliki)(Paperback)

'Children and adults of various ages, races, and physical abilities tour a public aquarium to look at many of the world's marine creatures. The language is almost lyrical...[and] the story is alive with color and action.'--SLJ. 'A versatile author at her best.... In the large, cheerful

Tropic of Orange (Yamashita Karen Tei)(Paperback)

An apocalypse of race, class, and culture, fanned by the media and the harsh L.A

The Kids Book of World Religions (Glossop Jennifer)(Paperback)

By gaining a greater understanding of the cultures and beliefs of people around the world, children build respect and tolerance for the differences that make each of us unique.With objectivity and accessibility, this title in the Kids Book of series looks at the histories, scriptures, places of

The 360 Gaze: Immersions in Media, Society, and Culture (Stiegler Christian)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive study of the pervasive role of immersion and immersive media in postmodern culture, from a humanities and social sciences perspective. Virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and other modes of digitally induced immersion herald a major cultural and economic shift in

Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Toole Floyd)(Paperback)

Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms, Third Edition explains the physical and perceptual processes that are involved in sound reproduction and demonstrates how to use the processes to create high-quality listening experiences in stereo and multichannel

Dialectical Perspectives on Media, Health, and Culture in Modern Africa (Akwala Alfred O.)(Pevná vazba)

Presents research on the impact of media, and especially new media, on health and culture. Highlighting topics including civic engagement, gender stereotypes, and interpersonal communication, this book is designed for students, multinational organisations, diplomats, expatriates, and

C. S. Lewis: A Very Short Introduction (Como James)(Paperback)

Beloved by children and adults worldwide, the writings of C.S. Lewis have a broad and enduring appeal. Although he is best known for the iconic Chronicles of Narnia series, C. S. Lewis was actually a man of many literary parts. Already well-known as a scholar in the 1930's, he became a famous

Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture (Johnson Keith L.)(Paperback)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) was one of the most compelling theologians of the twentieth century. A complex mix of scholarship and passion, his life and writings continue to fascinate and challenge Christians worldwide. He was a pastor and profound teacher and writer on Christian theology and

The Complete Book of Hand Shadows: Instructions for Shadowgraphy (Nikola Louis)(Paperback)

Generations of entertainers have amused audiences of children and adults with the art of hand shadows, using only a light source and their own two hands to form immediately recognizable profiles of people and animals. Lovers of nostalgia and aspiring hand shadow artists will delight in this

The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily (Buzzati Dino)(Paperback)

A wonderful story for children and an allegory for adults about the absurdity of war with an introduction and guide to the text by Lemony Snicket. Starving after a harsh winter, the bears descend from the mountains in search of food and invade the valley below, where they face fierce opposition

Club Cultures - Music, Media and Subcultural Capital (Thornton Sarah)(Paperback / softback)

aeo A highly innovative contribution towards the study of popular culture which focuses on the youth cultures that revolve around dance clubs and raves. aeo Written in a highly accessible style and illustrated with case studies, the author examines the development of club cultures or 'taste

The Way I Feel (Cain Janan)(Paperback)

Children experience complex emotions just like adults. Helping children identify and express their feelings in a positive manner is important for their social-emotional learning, developing empathy, and building resilience. Feelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to

Tintin: The Art of Herg (Daubert Michel)(Paperback)

Since Tintin first appeared in 1929, he has captivated generations of children and adults alike. Millions followed Tintin's journeys from the wilds of the Congo to the streets of Prague, Moscow, and New York. Published in 2013, Tintin: The Art of Herg attracted Tintin fans everywhere by offering

Committed: Remembering Native Kinship in and beyond Institutions (Burch Susan)(Paperback)

Between 1902 and 1934, the United States confined hundreds of adults and children from dozens of Native nations at the Canton Asylum for Insane Indians, a federal psychiatric hospital in South Dakota. But detention at the Indian Asylum, as families experienced it, was not the beginning or end of

Anger Management Games for Children (Serrurier Jane)(Paperback)

Praise for the author: 'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.' - The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review 'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas

Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults (Brown Thomas)(Paperback)

A new understanding of ADD, along with practical information on how to recognize and treat the disorder A leading expert in the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers reassuring, practical information about