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  • The Life of Charlton Heston: a Titan of the Cinema

    by Peter Barrett ...
    This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and career of Charlton Heston (1923-2008), examining his evolution from a Hollywood icon to a politically engaged public figure. Beginning with his early years in film, the narrative delves into Heston's rise to stardom, particularly through his roles in historical epics like Ben-Hur and The Ten Commandments, where he portrayed larger-than ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Facilities Management

    The Dynamics of Excellence

    by Peter Barrett, Edward Finch ...
    Facilities management continues to expand and develop in terms of the volume and diversity of commercial activity, with a significant influence upon organisational success and goal achievement. The two previous editions of Facilities Management have become established as key sources for all facilities management courses and forward thinking facilities managers, providing a strong blend of research ... Read more

    $67.00 USD

  • Dinosaur Babies

    by Lucille Recht Penner ...
    Illustrated by Peter Barrett ...
    Series series Step into Reading, Step 2
    A newly updated leveled reader including the latest scientific information on dinosaurs, for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.With revised illustrations reflecting our new understanding of dinosaurs, this updated Science Reader is as scientifically accurate today—and as easy to read—as when it was first published in 1991. An ideal introduction to some of the ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • S-S-snakes!

    by Lucille Recht Penner ...
    Illustrated by Peter Barrett ...
    Series series Step into Reading, Step 3
    Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to "flying" golden tree snakes. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Geometry and Atmosphere

    Theatre Buildings from Vision to Reality

    by C. Alan Short, Peter Barrett, Alistair Fair, Monty Sutrisna ...
    Drawing on detailed design, construction and financial histories of six prominent Performing Arts buildings with budgets ranging from £3.4 million to over £100 million, Geometry and Atmosphere presents unique and valuable insights into the complex process of building for the arts. Each theatre project, from tailor-made spaces for avant-garde companies to iconic and innovative receiving houses, ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Innovation in Small Construction Firms

    by Peter Barrett, Martin Sexton, Angela Lee ...
    Series series Spon Research
    Innovation in Small Construction Firms promotes the benefits of innovation, and stimulate innovation capability within and between small and medium sized (SMEs) construction firms in an effort to bring in a new 'can innovate, should innovate, want to innovate' culture to the construction industry. Presenting new theoretical and practical insights and models grounded in descriptive case studies, ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

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  • Documentary Film

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Patricia Aufderheide ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Documentary film can encompass anything from Robert Flaherty's pioneering ethnography Nanook of the North to Michael Moore's anti-Iraq War polemic Fahrenheit 9/11, from Dziga Vertov's artful Soviet propaganda piece Man with a Movie Camera to Luc Jacquet's heart-tugging wildlife epic March of the Penguins. In this concise, crisply written guide, Patricia Aufderheide takes readers along the diverse ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film

    Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film

    by Marc DiPaolo ...
    Superhero adventure comics have a long history of commenting upon American public opinion and government policy, and the surge in the popularity of comics since the events of September 11, 2001, ensures their continued relevance. This critical text examines the seventy-year history of comic book superheroes on film and in comic books and their reflections of the politics of their time. Superheroes ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Homer Simpson Marches on Washington

    Dissent through American Popular Culture

    by Timothy M. Dale, Joseph J. Foy ...
    A volume of enlightening essays on how TV shows, movies, and music can change hearts and minds.Amid all its frenetic humor, the long-running animated hit The Simpsons has often questioned what is culturally acceptable, wading into controversial subjects like gay rights, the war on terror, religion, and animal rights. This subtle form of political analysis is effective in changing opinions and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • America on Film

    Representing Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality at the Movies

    by Harry M. Benshoff, Sean Griffin ...
    A comprehensive and insightful examination of the representation of diverse viewpoints and perspectives in American cinema throughout the 20th and 21st centuriesAmerica on Film: Representing Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality at the Movies, now in its third edition, is an authoritative and lively examination of diversity issues within American cinema. Celebrated authors and academics Harry M. ... Read more

    $46.00 USD

  • Eyes Wide Open

    Looking for God in Popular Culture

    by William D. Romanowski ...
    Grounded in Christian principles, this accessible and engaging book offers an informed and fascinating approach to popular culture. William D. Romanowski provides affectionate yet astute analysis of familiar, well-loved movies and television characters from Indiana Jones to Homer Simpson, and he speaks with historical depth and expertise on films from Casablanca to Crash and music from Bruce ... Read more

    $20.19 USD

  • Cult Cinema

    An Introduction

    by Ernest Mathijs, Jamie Sexton ...
    Cult Cinema: an Introduction presents the first in-depth academic examination of all aspects of the field of cult cinema, including audiences, genres, and theoretical perspectives.Represents the first exhaustive introduction to cult cinemaOffers a scholarly treatment of a hotly contested topic at the center of current academic debateCovers audience reactions, aesthetics, genres, theories of cult ... Read more

    $39.00 USD