Science Fiction Audiences considers the continuing popularity of two television 'institutions' of our time through an examination of their followers and fans.[...]

This book explores the ideas of key thinkers and media practitioners who have examined images and icons of war and terror.[...]

This study is the first to critically survey the changing and highly controversial historical literature surrounding the American Civil War era, from contemporary interpretations up to the present. The book analyses both historians attitudes and assumptions and suggests that each writer's perspectiv[...]

In-depth and comprehensive, this RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to administer your Windows 7 system. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best--Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows 7 product team--along with essential scr[...]

Get a head start evaluating Window Server 2012--with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP who's worked extensively with the beta release. This practical introduction illuminates new features and capabilities, with scenarios demonstrating how the platform can meet the needs of your business. Based[...]

Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2012 R2 - with early technical insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the Windows Server product team. Based on the Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview release, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the plat[...]

Part of a series of specialized guides on System Center - this book provides focused drilldown into Service Manager deployment and customization scenarios.[...]

"Risk and Everyday Life" examines how people respond to, experience and think about risk as part of their everyday lives. Bringing together original empirical research and sociocultural theory, the authors examine how people define risk and what risks they see as affecting them, for example in relat[...]

Marine aquarium hobbyists will find a wealth of information on the care and maintenance of coral in this handsome volume. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series include titles presenting basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for aq[...]