Few studies of Canadian cinema to date have engaged deeply with genre cinema and its connection to Canadian culture. Ernest Mathijs does just that in this volume, which traces the inception, production, and reception of Canada's internationally renowned horror film, Ginger Snaps (2000). This tongue-[...]

In its first year as a daily cartoon blog on Facebook, Off The Leash developed a regular daily following of half a million dog lovers from around the world, and has become a place where people who are passionate about pooches share anecdotes, pictures and jokes. Capturing the secret thoughts and dre[...]

Guaranteed to give Wolfe devotees hours of listening pleasure. booklist Perhaps no living author of imaginative fiction has earned the awards, accolades, respect, and literary reputation of Gene Wolfe. His prose has been called subtle and brilliant, inspiring not just lovers of fantasy and science f[...]

How could depression ever be a good thing?It's risky to look at depression in a positive light. This illness is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It threatens lives, steals hope, and destroys the spirit. But it can also be an opportunity for growth. Through her personal experience, Sharon L[...]

Full of cultural tips and hints on local protocol, the South Pacific phrasebook will help you through situations ranging from visiting a New Zealand "marae" or enjoying one of Tonga's "Heilala" celebrations, to joining in a Samoan "kava" ceremony or checking out a Hawaiian "hula" competition. Open u[...]

Representations of fashionable femininity have multiplied throughout the 20th century, with complex versions of feminine identity being found in fashion store advertising, magazines, photography, and museum collections. This book examines the relationship between women's fashion, female representati[...]