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The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot - Benjamin Franklin Cooling - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot - Benjamin Franklin Cooling - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot: The Fort Stevens Story recounts the story of President Abraham Lincoln’s role in the Battle of Fort Stevens in July 1864. This engagement stands apart in American history as the only time a sitting American president came under enemy fire while in office. In this new study of this overlooked moment in American history, Cooling poses a troubling question: What if Lincoln had been shot and killed during this short battle, nine months prior to his death by John Wilkes Booth’s hand in Ford''s Theater? A potential pivotal moment in the Civil War, the Battle of Fort Stevens could have changed—with Lincoln''s demise—the course of American history.The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot, however, is more than a meditation on an alternate history of the United States. It is also a close study of the attempt by Confederate general Jubal Early to capture Washington, DC, to remove Lincoln and the Union government from power, and to turn the tide of the Civil War in the South''s favor. The dramatic events of this attempt to capture Washington—and the president with it—unfold in stunning detail as Cooling taps fresh documentary sources and offers a new interpretation of this story of the defense of the nation’s capital. Commemorating this largely forgotten and under-appreciated chapter in the study of Lincoln and the Civil War, The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot is a fascinating look at this potential turning point in American history.

DKK 563.00
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Story Programs - Ann D. Fenton - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Story Programs - Ann D. Fenton - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Whether you are a teacher, librarian, childcare provider or parent, you will find in this wonderfully presented handbook a wellspring of ideas and information on the art of storytelling to and with pre-school and school-age children. Provides ideas and materials for: infants, toddlers (ages 2-3), pre-schoolers (ages 3-5), primary level (ages 6-8), and family programs. For each group, information is provided about age-appropriate books and other printed resources, along with a wide variety of materials for other storytime activities. Included are finger plays, activities using puppets complete with instructions for making them, and materials suitable for creative dramatics with suggestions on how to involve the children. Also included are outlines for sample story programs that provide ideas for combining materials and activities to create age-appropriate themed programs. Story Programs will be the source of endless hours of enjoyment and enrichment, both for the children and the adults who use the materials it introduces.

DKK 644.00
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Chalk in Hand - Phyllis Noe Pflomm - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Chalk in Hand - Phyllis Noe Pflomm - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

This is a book for anyone who tells stories—teachers, parents, and especially children''s librarians. Although the storyteller must draw during the presentation, artistic ability is not necessary for success. All stories and poems in this collection of stories and poems with chalk-board drawings have been tested in library story hours and in visits to schools. Several are intended for the pre-kindergarten age group, and most are suitable for older children as well.

DKK 476.00
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Puppet Plays Plus - Phyllis Noe Pflomm - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Puppet Plays Plus - Phyllis Noe Pflomm - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Although today''s children can enjoy professional puppetry on television, there is nothing like experiencing a live performance. Live presentations, most of which are amateur productions, delight children now just as they have done in years past. This book will be a resource for schools, libraries, and other community groups that present puppet shows. The 31 plays are for children, pre-school through the primary grades. Some celebrate seasons and holidays, and others are appropriate for any time of year. Several of the shows invite young viewers to participate, and a final section is "just for libraries," dealing with topics that concern children—applying for a library card, borrowing and taking care of books, joining a summer reading club, and visiting the library, both as individuals and with a school class. Each play is accompanied by production notes, so beginners will know exactly how to go about putting on a show. In addition to information about staging the plays, there are suggestions about planning programs, manipulating puppets, pre-taping, and using music to enhance the production. Simple patterns for making both hand and mouth action puppets are also included.

DKK 689.00
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Literacy and Learning - Carolyn V. Spillman - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Literacy and Learning - Carolyn V. Spillman - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

This basic textbook on the classifications and uses of children''s literature in the elementary school is designed for pre-service teachers and undergraduate students in elementary education. Each chapter provides a fresh approach to familiar literary landscapes by examining each principle in turn, as it relates to classics old and new. Unlike other children''s literature texts that are strictly genre-based, Literacy and Learning is founded on Outward Bound''s ten design principles of Expeditionary Learning: Primacy of self discovery, Having of wonderful ideas, Responsibility for learning, Intimacy and caring, Success and failure, Collaboration and competition,

DKK 591.00
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Historical Dictionary of Track and Field - Peter Matthews - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Historical Dictionary of Track and Field - Peter Matthews - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.

DKK 996.00
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Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans - Simon K.f. Stoddart - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans - Simon K.f. Stoddart - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The Etruscans were the creators of one of the most highly developed cultures of the pre-Roman Era. Having, at one time, control over a significant part of the Mediterranean, the Etruscans laid the foundation of the city of Rome. They had their own language, which has never been totally decoded, and their art influenced such artists as Michelangelo. While the Etruscans were eventually conquered by the Romans, they left a rich culture behind. The Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans relates the history of this culture, focusing on aspects of their material culture and art history. A chronology, introductory essay, bibliography, appendix of museums and research institutes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions provide an entry into a comparative study of the Etruscans.

DKK 998.00
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Picture Perfect - Herbert L. Strock - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Picture Perfect - Herbert L. Strock - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Herbert Strock has been involved in nearly every phase of film production, as his career developed from his first job as an assistant editor at MGM Studios to his current ownership of a production company. His book is structured to be an in-depth guide for burgeoning filmmakers, covering topics such as pre-planning, producing, screenplay writing, directing, acting, camera, insurance, publicity, budget and union relations. The multifarious subjects are easily accessible for the beginner, but Strock''s decades of experience make this work useful for anyone involved in film production. Also included are several forms—production, budget, editorial and script supervision—which filmmakers will find invaluable for their own use. A cornucopia of information that spans innumerable facets of the film industry, Picture Perfect is a reference work that no serious film student or film practitioner will want to be without.

DKK 644.00
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Hymnology - David W. Music - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Hymnology - David W. Music - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The source readings in Hymnology are primary documents illustrating the philosophy and practice of congregational singing during various historical periods of the Christian church. They are drawn from a wide variety of sources including letters, diaries, periodicals, hymnal and tunebook prefaces, theological treatises, certain controversial books and pamphlets, and deliberations of church councils. The material ranges in date from the beginning of the second century to the 1960s. All the major streams of Christian song are covered, including early Greek and Latin hymnody, pre-Reformation vernacular hymnody, the Lutheran chorale, Reformed psalmody, and English and American hymnody from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. The book is suitable for use as a text or supplementary text for courses in hymnology, a professional reference work for ministers and church musicians, and a book for laymen interested in the history of church music.

DKK 804.00
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The A to Z of the Mongol World Empire - Paul D. Buell - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of the Mongol World Empire - Paul D. Buell - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of the Mongol World Empire examines the history of the Mongol Empire, the pre-imperial era of Mongolian history that preceded it, and the various Mongol successor states that continued to dominate Eurasia long after the breakdown of Mongol unity. Divided into three parts, the first section is comprised of six introductory essays devoted to the: o Mongolia from the birth of Temüjin to the establishment of a Mongol Empire in 1206 o The Mongol Empire, 1206-1260 o The successor qanate of China o Mongol Iran o Ca''adai qanate of Turkistan o Golden Horde The second section contains 865 entries with more than 600 topics including: o Persons o Institutions o Terminology o Battles o Aspects of material culture o Geographical features of importance The third section is comprised of a detailed bibliographical essay and three appendixes.

DKK 450.00
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Korean Government Publications - Myoung C. Wilson - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Korean Government Publications - Myoung C. Wilson - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

While there are many published works to guide users in the use of documents produced by the United States government, there are few designed to aid in the use of the official publications of other countries where the national language is not generally well known outside the country itself. Korea is one such area to which the library and academic communities have had little access. This guide explores official publishing in Korea from pre-modern times to 1948, the development of government publishing since 1948, publications of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Korean government, and electronic information sources. Wilson''s examination of Korean publications, consultation with experts in the field, and many research trips have come together in an exhaustive resource that helps librarians and researchers unravel the intricacies of official Korean publications, with primary emphasis on South Korea.

DKK 830.00
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The A to Z of Irish Cinema - Patrick Brereton - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of Irish Cinema - Patrick Brereton - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

In 1898, documentary footage of a yacht race was shot by Robert A. Mitchell, making him the first Irishman to shoot a film within Ireland. Despite early exposure to the filmmaking process, Ireland did not develop a regular film industry until the late 1910s when James Mark Sullivan established the Film Company of Ireland. Since that time, Ireland has played host to many famous films about the country—Man of Aran, The Quiet Man, The Crying Game, My Left Foot, and Bloody Sunday—as well as others not about the country—Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan. It has also produced great directors such as Neil Jordan and Jim Sheridan, as well as throngs of exceptional actors and actresses: Colin Farrel, Colm Meaney, Cillian Murphy, Liam Neeson, Maureen O''Hara, and Peter O''Toole. The A to Z of Irish Cinema provides essential facts on the history of Irish cinema through a chronology; an introduction; a bibliography; and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the pioneers and current leaders in the industry, the actors, directors, distributors, exhibitors, schools, arts centers, the government bodies and some of the legislation they passed, and the films.

DKK 450.00
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Choral Performance - Steven E. Plank - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Choral Performance - Steven E. Plank - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

This guide presents a detailed discussion of various aspects of historical performance practice, especially as they relate to liturgical polyphony of the Renaissance. The author considers such issues as timbre, tempo, and rhythm, the makeup of the ensemble, articulation, ornamentation, pitch and tuning, and interpretive goals—issues in which pre-modern choral technique and modern practice have often distinctively diverged. Musicological and performance perspectives are both drawn upon to address these issues in a manner that is both documentary as well as practical. This study will be of interest to musicians who specialize in early music, but it is also particularly addressed to conductors and singers who come to early music from the mainstream and perform it in that context. Mainstream choral conductors faced with the need to develop expression in multiple styles across a broad repertory will come to find the interpretation of historical style a congenial ally.

DKK 432.00
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Paper Talk - Brendan Frederick R. Edwards - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Paper Talk - Brendan Frederick R. Edwards - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The pre-1960 history of print culture and libraries, as they relate to the First Peoples of Canada, has gone largely untold. Paper Talk explores the relationship between the introduction of western print culture to Aboriginal peoples by missionaries, the development of libraries in the Indian schools in the nineteenth century, and the establishment of community-accessible collections in the twentieth century. While missionaries and the Department of Indian Affairs envisioned books and libraries as assimilative and "civilizing" tools, Edwards shows that some Aboriginal peoples articulated western ideas of print culture, literacy, books, and libraries as tools to assist their own cultural, social, and political aspirations. This text also serves to illustrate that the contemporary struggle of Aboriginal peoples in Canada to establish libraries in communities has a historical basis and that many of the obstacles faced today are remarkably similar to those encountered by earlier generations.

DKK 811.00
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Mortuary Science - John F. Szabo - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Mortuary Science - John F. Szabo - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Now available in paperback! In this first reference book devoted entirely to mortuary science, Szabo presents a thorough bibliographical examination of the funeral industry and related subjects, including even the most specialized area in the field. Most citations are annotated, with special notes on editions and reprints. Areas covered include autopsy, cremation, burial rites and ceremonies, caskets and vaults, cemeteries, embalming, epitaphs, ethnic customs, funeral dress and apparel, funeral music, funeral reform, grave markers, laws and regulations, liturgies and sermons, memorial societies, organ and body donation, premature burial, pre-need service, restorative art, and several others. The text is organized by subject, with author and title indexes. Five appendixes feature addresses for associations and organizations, information on schools of mortuary science, accreditation procedures and standards of the American Board of Funeral Service Education, periodicals in the field, and a list of state funeral service examining boards. Will be useful to students, librarians, and researchers as well as funeral service personnel.

DKK 644.00
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The A to Z of Medieval India - Iqtidar Alam Khan - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of Medieval India - Iqtidar Alam Khan - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The medieval period of Indian history is difficult to define clearly. It may be perceived as the long phase of India''s transition from the ancient to the immediately pre-colonial times. The latter period would naturally be imagined commencing from Vasco da Gama''s voyage round the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, or, alternatively, the establishment of the Mughal empire (1526). More definitely though, the renewed Islamic advance into north India, roughly from 1000 A.D. onwards leading to the rise of the Delhi Sultanate (1206), can be held to mark, in political and cultural terms, the beginning of the medieval period. For the purpose of The A to Z of Medieval India, the period from 1000 A.D. to 1526 A.D. will be considered India''s medieval times. The turbulent history of this period is told through the book''s chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on key people, historical geography, arts, institutions, events, and other important terms.

DKK 450.00
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The A to Z of Zionism - Rafael Medoff - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of Zionism - Rafael Medoff - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The Jewish attachment to Zion is many centuries old. While the modern Zionist movement was organized a little more than a century ago, the roots of the Zionist idea reach back close to 4,000 years ago, to the day that the biblical patriarch Abraham left his home in Ur of the Chaldees to settle in the Promised Land, where the Jewish state subsequently arose. From that day to the establishing of the state of Israel in 1948, the Jewish people have been in a constant struggle to either regain or maintain their homeland. Although 60 years have now passed since the establishment of Israel, many of the political and religious factions that made up the Zionist movement in the pre-state era remain active. The A to Z of Zionism—through its chronology, maps, introductory essay, bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on crucial persons, organizations, and events—is a valuable contribution to the appreciation for both the diversity and consensus that characterize the Zionist experience.

DKK 450.00
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The A to Z of United States-Latin American Relations - Joseph Smith - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of United States-Latin American Relations - Joseph Smith - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

From the assertion of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823 to the Reagan Doctrine of the 1980s, the United States has presumed a position of political leadership and pre-eminence in the Western Hemisphere. This has been made possible by two main factors: America''s huge economy, which has made the U.S. the largest single commercial market and the biggest investor in Latin America, and America''s military prowess, which has been convincingly demonstrated in victories in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and the Spanish-American War (1898). The A to Z of United States-Latin American Relations concentrates on the history of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the nations of Latin America from the creation of the independent United States in the late 18th century up to the present. This is accomplished through a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, appendixes, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on the countries involved, significant events, major crises, important figures, controversial issues, and doctrines and policies that have evolved. For scholars, historians, and students interested in the diplomacy of these two regions, The A to Z of United States-Latin American Relations is an essential reference.

DKK 450.00
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Encyclopedia of Sports Films - K Edgington - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Encyclopedia of Sports Films - K Edgington - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Whether chronicling an athlete''s rise, fall, and redemption or following a team''s improbable triumph on the field, sports have been a favorite theme of filmmakers almost since movies were first produced. And whether focusing on soccer (Bend It Like Beckham), boxing (Rocky and its sequels), hockey (Slap Shot), baseball (Bull Durham), football (The Longest Yard), basketball (Hoosiers), cycling (Breaking Away), or tennis (Wimbledon), such films capture the competition and thrill of sport. All major films with a primary focus on athletic endeavor are contained in Encyclopedia of Sports Films. In this volume, more than 200 fictional feature-length movies released between 1925 and 2010 are described, including comedies, dramas, and biopics. While the focus is on Hollywood productions, independent films and foreign releases are also represented. Though boxing and baseball films have tended to dominate the genre, many other sports are also included here, including skiing, curling, and cricket.Arranged alphabetically by title, each main entry contains a synopsis of the film, principal production information, and a critical analysis. In addition to the main entries, credits and brief descriptions for more than 200 films are also provided. DVD and VHS distributors are included, if available. Appendixes include made-for-television movies, documentaries, and films based on or inspired by true events and persons. For teachers who wish to incorporate films into their lesson plans, as well as librarians ordering titles for their patrons, Encyclopedia of Sports Films will be a valuable resource.

DKK 927.00
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Mychael Danna's The Ice Storm - Miguel Mera - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Mychael Danna's The Ice Storm - Miguel Mera - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Ang Lee''s The Ice Storm is a film of striking significance, which achieved widespread critical acclaim for its well crafted and superbly acted study of suburban morality in 1970s America. For the film, composer Mychael Danna created one of the most distinctive scores of the 1990s, one that constantly challenges perceptions of the form and function of film music. In Mychael Danna''s The Ice Storm: A Film Score Guide, Miguel Mera explores the music and sound Danna uses in his score, investigating the narrative, structural, and aesthetic themes of the film and illustrating the techniques and stylistic features central to Danna''s music. Mera carefully examines the collaborative processes that influenced the score''s development, describing the significance of the composer''s relationships with the director, producer, editor, orchestrator, and sound designers to the evolution of the score and demonstrating how the politics of filmmaking interact with creativity. This seventh volume in Scarecrow''s Film Score Guide series also includes a biography of Danna and a complete analysis of the full soundtrack considering the sound design, pre-existent pop songs, and the specifically arranged song by David Bowie in conjunction with Danna''s fascinating score, making this essential reading for film music scholars and students.

DKK 450.00
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Cultural Journeys - Pamela S. Gates - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Cultural Journeys - Pamela S. Gates - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Through the window of multicultural literature, we are allowed to enter worlds not physically open to us—to view, to empathize, and to participate emotionally in ways that may ultimately change the way we see ourselves and the society in which we live. Introducing students to the historical contexts of racism and prejudice through the use of literature promotes active discussions and leads students to think about racial diversity. This book provides a mechanism for teachers—pre-service to veteran—to develop an understanding of multicultural literature and the criteria used to evaluate it. It promotes multicultural education in schools and helps to develop teaching strategies and resources that will benefit all students. Through its discussion of picture books, folklore, fairytales, myth, legends, fantasy, historical fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction works appropriate for grades K-8, students are enabled to see the strengths and weaknesses within each literature genre as well as within each culture. Prospective and experienced teachers will gain a deeper understanding of how to use multicultural literature throughout the entire curriculum and not just during designated months or time periods. Examples of unit plans and an extensive annotated bibliography are also included. Cultural Journeys will help teachers and other readers to deepen their knowledge, appreciation, and pedagogical understandings of multicultural literature.

DKK 710.00
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Conversations with Cinematographers - David A. Ellis - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

Conversations with Cinematographers - David A. Ellis - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

David A. Ellis has interviewed some of the most influential and highly regarded cameramen of the last half century and more, and he has assembled these exchanges in Conversations with Cinematographers. While their names may not be known by the general public, these men and their work have left indelible imprints on the silver screen. Among those interviewed are several award-winning artists:• Douglas Slocombe (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Julia, Raiders of the Lost Ark)• Oswald Morris (The Guns of Navarone, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver!)• Christopher Challis (A Shot in the Dark, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Top Secret!)• Billy Williams (Women in Love, The Wind and the Lion, Gandhi)• Freddie Francis (Sons and Lovers, The Elephant Man, Glory)• Chris Menges (The Killing Fields, The Mission, The Reader)• John De Borman (The Full Monty, Hamlet, An Education)• Gilbert Taylor (Dr. Strangelove, A Hard Day''s Night, Frenzy, Star Wars)• Jack Cardiff (Black Narcissus, The Red Shoes, The African Queen)• Nicolas Roeg (Fahrenheit 451, Far from the Madding Crowd, Petulia)• Alex Thomson (Excalibur, Legend, Hamlet)• Walter Lassally (Tom Jones, Zorba the Greek, Heat and Dust)• Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionaire, The Last King of Scotland, 127 Hours)Along with several camera operators who were also interviewed, these cinematographers recount their experiences on sets and reveal what it was like to work with some of the most acclaimed directors of all time, including Alfred Hitchcock, Fred Zinnemann, Carol Reed, John Huston, David Lynch, and Steven Spielberg. With valuable insight into the craft of moviemaking, this collection of interviews will appeal to film professors, scholars, and students, as well as anyone with an interest in the art of cinematography.

DKK 680.00
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The A to Z of the Petroleum Industry - Marius S. Vassiliou - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of the Petroleum Industry - Marius S. Vassiliou - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The world as we have known it for the past century would have been very different without petroleum. Petroleum, particularly in the form of crude oil and its refined products, has been central to all aspects of modern industrial society and has been a major strategic geopolitical objective for nations. The 20th century was the age of oil, and at least part of the 21st century will be as well. Petroleum is used as an energy source and as a raw material for the production of an immense variety of chemicals and synthetic materials. Almost all the world''s food relies on petroleum for fertilizer, pesticides, cultivation, or transport. Petroleum has been particularly dominant as a source of transportation fuels, an application for which cost-effective substitutes will be especially difficult to find. The A to Z of the Petroleum Industry presents a concise but complete one-volume reference on the history of the petroleum industry from pre-modern times to the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on companies, people, places, events, technologies, and phenomena related to the history of the world''s petroleum industry. Anyone interested in the history, status, and outlook for the petroleum industry will find this book a uniquely valuable source.

DKK 450.00
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The A to Z of the Tamils - Vijaya Ramaswamy - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The A to Z of the Tamils - Vijaya Ramaswamy - Bog - Scarecrow Press - Plusbog.dk

The cultural heritage of the Tamils dates back two thousand years. As a language, Tamil has existed since the pre-Christian era, around the same time as the early classical languages Hebrew and Sankrit. The first book on Tamil grammar, the Tolkappiyam, was written around the fifth century BCE. Today, Tamil cuisine has captured the imagination of the vegetarian world, and Tamil cinema, with its heavy political allegories and opera style music, is popular across the globe. Not confined to their homeland of Tamil Nadu, the Tamils constitute a powerful diaspora in Sri Lanka (where they are fighting for their political rights), Singapore (where Tamil is one of the national languages), and Malaysia. The diaspora extends to places as far flung as the U.K., the U.S., and Australia. Tamil temples and cultural centers can be found everywhere from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and from Texas to Toronto. The A to Z of the Tamils presents a vivid picture of the Tamils'' cultural and literary traditions, both the historic past and the vibrant present. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, black and white photos, maps, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries covering Tamil history from the megalithic age to present day and Tamil personalities, economics, literature, music, politics, and cinema. This one-volume reference is an excellent entry point into a deeper understanding of the cultural milieu of the Tamils.

DKK 450.00
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