Why do anvils fall from the sky?And backseat drivers make us cry?What do these old jokes mean?The answers are in American Cornball, a hysterical illustrated survey of things that used to make us laugh. From hiccups and henpecked husbands to outhouses and old maids, Christopher Miller revisits nearly[...]
Christopher Bigsby explores the entirety of Arthur Millerâs work, including plays, poetry, fiction and films, in this comprehensive and stimulating study. Drawing on interviews conducted over the last twenty years, on unique rehearsal material and research archives, he paints a compelling pictu[...]
Arthur Miller is regarded as one of the most important playwrights of the twentieth century, and his work continues to be widely performed and studied around the world. This updated Companion includes Miller's work since the publication of the first edition in 1997 - the plays Mr Peters' Connections[...]
Reflects the variety of individual experiences and kaleidoscope of cultures that is American society. Emphasising on the importance of social movements, immigrant society, and regional and political differences in American history, this title deals with the global influences and America's role in th[...]
Panorama. This exhibition catalogue presents the latest works of the internationally renowned Norwegian artist Olav Christopher Jenssen. The exhibition shows approximately 40 works including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Olav Christopher Jenssen has made his name with an original rethinking of[...]
Mele and Miller offer a timely, insightful analysis of the continuing challenges faced by ex-felons upon re-entry into society. Such penalties include a lifetime ban on receiving welfare and food stamps for individuals convicted of drug felonies as well as barriers to employment, child rearing, and[...]
A play revealing the Salem witch trials of the late seventeenth century and the problem of guilt by association.[...]
"Instructs how to strategically plan nonviolent action, a technique of waging conflict that uses protest, noncooperation and intervention. Draws parallels between nonviolent and military strategy. Documents twenty-three cases showing how nonviolent action has been applied to conflicts throughout the[...]
Survival expert Cody Lundin's new book, When All Hell Breaks Loose: Stuff You Need To Survive When Disaster Strikes is what every family needs to prepare and educate themselves about survival psychology and the skills necessary to negotiate a disaster whether you are at home, in the office, or in yo[...]
Much of health care today involves helping patients manage conditions whose outcomes can be greatly influenced by lifestyle or behaviour change. Written specifically for health care professionals, this concise book presents powerful tools to enhance communication with patients and guide them in maki[...]
Ett stort och viktigt område i dagens hälso- och sjukvård är att hjälpa människor att hantera problem relaterade till olika ohälsotillstånd. Ofta kan problemen påverkas i positiv riktning genom beteende- eller livsstilsförändringar, men för att åstadkomma sådana förändringar kan pati[...]