Lee Server est un maître de l'histoire littéraire et de la culture populaire, explorant les mondes captivants des magazines pulp sensationnels et l'ère transformatrice des livres de poche américains. Ses œuvres acclamées par la critique offrent de nouvelles perspectives sur ces genres vibrants. Server excelle également dans l'écriture biographique, donnant vie à des figures emblématiques grâce à une recherche méticuleuse et une prose captivante. Sa capacité unique à synthétiser l'analyse culturelle avec des récits convaincants rend ses contributions à la recherche littéraire vraiment distinctives.
For animal lovers, conservation enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the diversity of nature, this volume will provide a treasure trove of information, lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs.
Another well illustrated (color and b&w) work on popular culture. An Illustrated History of the Fabulous Pulp 1896-1953 . Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
A bona fide tough guy with soulful eyes and a laconic style, Robert Mitchum was one of Hollywood's best-loved actors, star of such moody classics as Out of the Past, Night of the Hunter and Cape Fear. But Mitchum was one of the few Hollywood icons whose real-life exploits were yet more compelling than his on-screen persona. A hobo in the Depression, he fell into movie acting after stints as a boxer, a beach bum and a songwriter. Despite early Hollywood successes, he was famously busted on a narcotics rap. But even prison couldn't tame Mitchum's taste for lving on the wild side, and he remained an unrepentant misbehaver until the end of his days. Now Lee Server offers the definitive life story of a man who redefined cinematic cool.
'A smile can get you far, but a smile with a gun can get you further.' - Al CaponeA man of singular influence in the American underworld, Johnny Rosselli's career flourished for half a century, from the bloody years of bootlegging in the Twenties - the last protege of Al Capone - to the modern era of organised crime as a dominant corporate power.
A biography, reissued to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of her death. číst celé
TIGERS are one of the most beautiful and mysterious creatures on Earth. Their name alone evokes a sense of strength, danger, and savagery. Through many centuries, humans have been fascinated by them--the largest of the great cats. Once roaming freely throughout Asia and into Africa, the world's population of wild tigers has declined to only slightly more than 5,000 due to the enormous destruction of wild places over the past hundred years. Watch and learn as the tiger stalks, chases, and attacks its prey. Gentler moments, such as the playful antics of young cubs under the watchful protection of their mothers, are also included. Entertaining and informative, TIGERS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
Of all the animals on Earth, LIONS are one of the most intriguing. Recognized as a symbol of strength by the peoples of many cultures for thousands of years, their place in nature is no less striking. As a fierce and powerful predator, the lion is one of the dominate animals of the African savannas and great plains. It is distinguished by its strong body, cooperative hunting skills, ferocious attack, and mighty roar. As the only social animals in the cat family, lions are known for their preference for living in close family groups called prides. Held together by bonds of mutual trust, pride members become killing teams that fully cooperate in the tracking, stalking, and taking of prey. Entertaining and informative, LIONS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.
