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Cat Island - John Cuevas - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Just off the coast of the Gulf Islands National Seashore lies Cat Island, an isolated, T-shaped sliver of sand with a remarkable past. A coveted hiding place for Jean Lafitte''s pirate treasure in the late eighteenth century and illegal booze during Prohibition, Cat Island also witnessed the first shots of the Battle of New Orleans, an encampment for Seminoles during the Trail of Tears and the first lighthouses on the Mississippi coast. As a child, author John Cuevas learned that his family had owned and lived on the island for three generations beginning with his ancestor, Juan de Cuevas, referred to as "The King of Cat Island," who received it by way of a Spanish land grant. In this engaging work, Cuevas chronicles the historic events that occurred on the island''s shores and offers a tribute to the legacy of one of the Gulf Coast''s pioneer families.

DKK 334.00

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Jews and Muslims in British Colonial America - Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Americans have learned in elementary school that their country was founded by a group of brave, white, largely British Christians. Modern reinterpretations recognize the contributions of African and indigenous Americans, but the basic premise has persisted. This groundbreaking study fundamentally challenges the traditional national storyline by postulating that many of the initial colonists were actually of Sephardic Jewish and Muslim Moorish ancestry. Supporting references include historical writings, ship manifests, wills, land grants, DNA test results, genealogies, and settler lists that provide for the first time the Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, and Jewish origins of more than 5,000 surnames, the majority widely assumed to be British. By documenting the widespread presence of Jews and Muslims in prominent economic, political, financial and social positions in all of the original colonies, this innovative work offers a fresh perspective on the early American experience.

DKK 429.00

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Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics - Lou Mougin - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

When Superman debuted in 1938, he ushered in a string of imitators--Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Captain America. But what about the many less well-known heroes who lined up to fight crooks, super villains or Hitler--like the Shield, the Black Terror, Crimebuster, Cat-Man, Dynamic Man, the Blue Beetle, the Black Cat and even Frankenstein? These and other four-color fighters crowded the newsstands from the late 1930s through the early 1950s. Most have since been overlooked, and not necessarily because they were victims of poor publication. This book gives the other superheroes of the Golden Age of comics their due.

DKK 523.00

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Horror at the Drive-In - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Drive-in movie theaters and the horror films shown at them during the 1950s, 60s, and early 70s may be somewhat outdated, but they continue to enthrall movie buffs today. More than just fodder for the satirical cannons of Joe Bob Briggs and Mystery Science Theatre 3000, they appeal to knowledgeable fans and film scholars who understand their influence on American popular culture. This book is a collection of eighteen essays by various scholars on the classic drive-in horror film experience. Those in Section One emphasize the roles of the drive-in theater in the United States--and its cultural cousin, Australia. Section Two examines how horror operated at the drive-in, the rhetoric used in coming attraction trailers, horror film premieres at drive-ins, double features, and the preproduction, production, and marketing of Last House on the Left. Section Three addresses the effects of the Vietnam War and counter-culture on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the Cold War on Cat Women of the Moon. Section Four explores gender issues and sexuality, two of the most common and most important subjects of horror film analysis. Section Five covers drive-in culture via Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, 2000 Maniacs, and the films of Mario Bava. Section Six investigates a variety of issues, such as the drive-in horror film''s embrace of DNA, the use of cinematic form to create a non-Hollywood look in Wizard of Gore, and the many different prints and running times of I Drink Your Blood.

DKK 429.00

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Old World Roots of the Cherokee - Donald N. Yates - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Most histories of the Cherokee nation focus on its encounters with Europeans, its conflicts with the U. S. government, and its expulsion from its lands during the Trail of Tears. This work, however, traces the origins of the Cherokee people to the third century B.C.E. and follows their migrations through the Americas to their homeland in the lower Appalachian Mountains. Using a combination of DNA analysis, historical research, and classical philology, it uncovers the Jewish and Eastern Mediterranean ancestry of the Cherokee and reveals that they originally spoke Greek before adopting the Iroquoian language of their Haudenosaunee allies while the two nations dwelt together in the Ohio Valley.

DKK 429.00

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Fearing the Dark - Edmund G. Bansak - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Cat People (1942) and I Walked with a Zombie (1943) established Val Lewton''s hauntingly graceful style where suggestion was often used in place of explicit violence. His stylish B thrillers were imitated by a generation of filmmakers such as Richard Wallace, William Castle, and even Walt Disney in his animated Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Through interviews with many of Lewton''s associates (including his wife and son) and extensive research, his life and output are thoroughly examined.

DKK 429.00

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Milt Schornack and the Royal Bobcat GTOs - Milt Schornack - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The original muscle car, the Royal Bobcat GTO was the baby of a burgeoning Detroit subculture, one not sanctioned by the big automakers of the early 1960s. In a post-World War II America hungry for chrome, flash and speed, Royal Pontiac in Royal Oak, Michigan, modified and sold its souped-up versions of GTOs to customers, and in the process created a demand for custom street racers in America. Founded by Ace Wilson, the Royal name became synonymous with speed. This book outlines the history of the Royal Bobcat GTO, from the people--including Milt Schornack, the mechanic who raced for Royal Pontiac and was responsible for the custom Bobcats--to the fabled midnight test runs on northern Detroit''s famous Woodward Avenue. Fourteen chapters, illustrated with 25 photographs of vintage GTOs, the infamous Car & Driver road test photos against a Ferrari GTO, and more, chronicle the history of a car that changed the focus of the Detroit auto industry for the next decade. Former editor-in-chief of Hot Rod Magazine Ro McGonegal contributes a foreword.

DKK 287.00

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Mind-Matter Interaction - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The power of the mind to influence the physical world has long been debated, debunked, studied for military applications, and used in science fiction. This historical and theoretical study of mind-matter interaction, or MMI, explores the phenomena of levitation, stigmata, inedia, paranormal activity, bilocation, fire immunity, luminosity, and the teleportation of matter. The results of more than a century of formal experimental research are discussed, as are resultant training techniques, theories, and controlled experiments used to test or bolster psychokinetic abilities.

DKK 334.00

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Edgar G. Ulmer - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This collection of 20 essays pays homage to a filmmaker who had a reputation for delivering the most movie for the least money. Edgar G. Ulmer, nicknamed "The King of the Bs" and "The King of Poverty Row," gave us classics like The Black Cat , starring Bela Lugosi. His stealing away the wife of a producer led to exile from Hollywood and, working outside the studio system and with low budgets, he turned out film noir, science fiction, and ethnic films that achieved cult status and critical acceptance.

DKK 334.00

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Thrills Untapped - Michael R. Pitts - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Giving deserved attention to nearly 150 neglected films, this book covers early sound era features, serials and documentaries with genre elements of horror, science fiction and fantasy, from major and minor studios and independents. Full credits, synopses, critical analyses and contemporary reviews are provided for The Blue Light , The Cat Creeps , College Scandal , Cosmic Voyage , The Dragon Murder Case , The Haunted Barn , Lost Gods , Murder in the Red Barn , The New Gulliver , Return of the Terror , Seven Footprints to Satan , S.O.S. Iceberg , While the Patient Slept , The White Hell of Pitz Palu and many others.

DKK 523.00

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Spin - Bill Gruber - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Everywhere, things spin--wheels turn, motors hum, tornadoes roar. This book explains the history and basic physics of spinning objects, from yo-yos, drills, propellers, and washing machines, to ballet dancers, dust devils, and bacteria. The book gives instructive, entertaining accounts of everyday sights: Does a curve ball really curve? Why do figure skaters tuck in their arms? Can you make a disposable pen fly? How does a falling cat always land on its feet? Answers to these questions (and many others) tell the amazing story of things that spin.

DKK 325.00

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Attack of the Monster Movie Makers - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Twenty horror and science fiction moviemakers--both in front of and behind the camera--reminisce about some of their great (and not so great!) films. Merry Anders, Charles Bennett, Ben Chapman, Herman Cohen, Robert Day, Val Guest, Susan Hart, Candace Hilligoss, Rose Hobart, Betsy Jones-Moreland, Jacques Marquette, Cameron Mitchell, Ed Nelson, William Phipps, Vincent Price, Ann Robinson, Herbert Rudley, Harry Spalding, Kenneth Tobey, and Lupita Tovar reflect on their work in such movies as Berserk, I Was a Teenage Werewolf, Cat-Women of the Moon and many others.

DKK 259.00

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Once Upon a Time in a Dark and Scary Book - K. Shryock Hood - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Contemporary American horror literature for children and young adults has two bold messages for readers: adults are untrustworthy, unreliable and often dangerous; and the monster always wins (as it must if there is to be a sequel). Examining the young adult horror series and the religious horror series for children ( Left Behind: The Kids ) for the first time, and tracing the unstoppable monster to Seuss''s Cat in the Hat , this book sheds new light on the problematic message produced by the combination of marketing and books for contemporary American young readers.

DKK 429.00

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Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease; With Directories of Research, Treatment and Care Facilities, 2d ed. - Elaine A. Moore - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc

The second edition contains updated resources, research institution information and a listing of treatment and care facilities in the United States. Additions to the encyclopedia section include advances in Alzheimer''s disease research, genetics, diagnostic procedures, treatment, alternative medicine, brain plasticity, risk factors, clinical trial information, nursing home safety, and preventive measures. In addition the book describes medical treatments used in other countries and the results of collaborative efforts such as the recent global imaging test initiatives and the Prevent Alzheimer''s Disease by 2020 Project.

DKK 939.00

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The Very Witching Time of Night - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The book covers unusual and often surprising areas of horror film history: (1) The harrowingly tragic life of Dracula ''s leading lady, Helen Chandler, as intimately remembered by her sister-in-law. (2) John Barrymore''s 1931 horror vehicles Svengali and The Mad Genius , and their rejection by the public. (3) The disastrous shooting of 1933''s Murders in the Zoo , perhaps the most racy of all Pre-Code horror films. (4) A candid interview with the son of legendary horror star Lionel Atwill. (5) The censorship battles of One More River , as waged by Frankenstein director James Whale. (6) The adventures (and misadventures) of Boris Karloff as a star at Warner Bros. (7) The stage and screen versions of the horror/comedy Arsenic and Old Lace . (8) Production diaries of the horror noirs Cat People and The Curse of the Cat People . (9) Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man revisited. (10) Horror propaganda: The production of Hitler''s Madman . (11) Horror star John Carradine and the rise and fall of his Shakespearean Repertory Company. (12) The Shock! Theatre television phenomenon. And (13) A Tribute to Carl Laemmle, Jr., producer of the original Universal horror classics, including an interview with his lady friend of almost 40 years.

DKK 429.00

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The Early Jews and Muslims of England and Wales - Donald N. Yates - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book proposes that Jews were present in England in substantial numbers from the Roman Conquest forward. Indeed, there has never been a time during which a large Jewish-descended, and later Muslim-descended, population has been absent from England. Contrary to popular history, the Jewish population was not expelled from England in 1290, but rather adopted the public face of Christianity, while continuing to practice Judaism in secret. Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Muslims held the highest offices in the land, including service as archbishops, dukes, earls, kings and queens. Among those proposed to be of Jewish ancestry are the Tudor kings and queens, Queen Elizabeth I, William the Conqueror, and Thomas Cromwell. Documentaton in support of this revisionist history includes DNA studies, genealogies, church records, place names and the Domesday Book.

DKK 334.00

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The Mysteries of Consciousness - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

For hundreds of years the Western world has believed that humans--indeed all living things--consist of more than pure biology. Not mere physical bodies, humans possess something else that helps to define them. In this collection of new essays scientists, psychologists, theoretical physicists and other experts in the mind-body connection explore the nature of consciousness and its future as a new paradigm in science. With contributions covering near death experiences, the concept of "free will," conscious spacetime, DNA consciousness, the role of consciousness in the evolution of life, quantum theory and the non-local universe, the scientific basis of love, and the principles and applications of self-hypnosis, this volume clarifies the meaning of consciousness and establishes a model for further exploration into a burgeoning realm of scientific study.

DKK 429.00

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The Ball Game Biz - David George Surdam - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This work uses economic theory, simple probability, statistical concepts and game theory to analyze the economics of professional sports. It treats sports leagues as cartels and uses historical examples to test theories regarding labor economics. Many key issues that have sparked raging arguments among fans and writers are addressed, including free agency''s effect on competitive balance, how rising player salaries have/haven''t affected ticket prices, and the effect of a new stadium on the local economy, among many others. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here .

DKK 334.00

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Almost Perfect Pets - Lowell Ackerman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Raising an almost perfect pet does not happen by accident. When people acquire pets, they may not be certain about what to expect, but few anticipate the problems that can result--including expenses, health care issues and bad behaviors--or the emotional investment that comes with a true commitment to another living being. Being prepared, having realistic expectations, and raising pets with desired outcomes can make the experience one to be treasured. This handbook is a complete guide to dog and cat care aimed at pet owners wishing to raise healthy, happy pets and to foster a lasting, loving relationship with their four-legged friends.

DKK 329.00

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Subversive Horror Cinema - Jon Towlson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Horror cinema flourishes in times of ideological crisis and national trauma--the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Vietnam era, post-9/11--and this critical text argues that a succession of filmmakers working in horror--from James Whale to Jen and Sylvia Soska--have used the genre, and the shock value it affords, to challenge the status quo during these times. Spanning the decades from the 1930s onward it examines the work of producers and directors as varied as George A. Romero, Pete Walker, Michael Reeves, Herman Cohen, Wes Craven and Brian Yuzna and the ways in which films like Frankenstein (1931), Cat People (1942), The Woman (2011) and American Mary (2012) can be considered "subversive."

DKK 382.00

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French Immigrants and Pioneers in the Making of America - Marie Pierre Le Hir - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Americans have long had a rich if complicated relationship with France. They adore all things French, especially food and fashion. They visit the country and learn the language. Historically, Americans have also been quick to blame France at certain times of international crisis, and find fault with their handling of domestic issues. Despite ups and downs, the friendship between the countries remains very strong. The author explains the strength of Franco-American relations lies in the diplomatic ties that extend back to the founding of the United States, but more importantly, in the French DNA that is imprinted on American culture. The French were the first Europeans to settle the regions now known as Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas--and Frenchman remained in Louisiana after the land was purchased by the United States. This book explores the effects that France has had on American culture, and why modern Americans of French descent are so fascinated by their ancestry.

DKK 618.00

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The Influence of Tennessee Williams - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The author of A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was never shy about drawing on his personal and family drama for stage material. This collection of 15 essays examines how Williams''s confessional style and subject matter in turn influenced a diverse group of American playwrights over the past six decades. Critical comparisons with William Inge, Edward Albee, Neil Simon, David Mamet, Beth Henley, Christopher Durang, Tony Kushner, and others reveal the complexity of his influence. A special feature of this collection is its emphasis on how Williams was received by African American dramatists, including Lorraine Hansberry, August Wilson, Adrienne Kennedy and Suzan-Lori Parks. The collection ends with an original interview with Edward Albee on why and how Williams influenced him.

DKK 429.00

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Enviro-Toons - Deidre M. Pike - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This book takes an ecrocritical approach to analytical readings of animated feature films, short subjects and television shows. Beginning with the "simply subversive" environmental messages in the Felix the Cat cartoons of the 1920s, the author examines "green" themes in such popular animated film efforts as Bambi (1942), The Simpsons Movie (2007), Wall-E (2008) and Happy Feet (2008), as well as James Cameron''s live action/animation blockbuster Avatar (2009). The discussion extends beyond American films to include the works of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away (2002). Also evaluated for their pro-ecological content are the television cartoon series South Park and Futurama . The appendix provides a list of film and television titles honored with the Environmental Media Award for Animation.

DKK 240.00

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Higher and Faster - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

In 1961, pilot Robert M. White flew a hypersonic rocket-powered airplane six times faster than the speed of sound and higher than 300,000 feet above the Earth''s surface. This is his story. Tracing his childhood on the rough streets of Manhattan during the Depression, his years as a pilot and POW during World War II, his service in Korea and Vietnam and his rise as an experimental test pilot in the Air Force, this autobiography is a testament to the role of persistence and excellence in the life of a man whose aeronautical feats are now legend. It is the portrait of an extraordinary man in pursuit of the American dream and a glimpse into a remarkable time in America''s aviation history.

DKK 240.00

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Mission to Mach 2 - Lee Courtnage - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The thirty-year period that marked the advent of the supersonic jet in military aviation was a particularly dangerous one for fighter pilots. As they learned to navigate speeds up to Mach 2, discovering the performance limits and weaknesses of the aircraft, their courage and stamina were tested to the limit. This engaging memoir relates the life story of a famed pilot who flew supersonic jets for the United States Air Force during the Cold War through Vietnam and beyond. As a test pilot, a member of the USAF Thunderbirds, a fighter pilot with more than 200 combat missions in the Vietnam War, and a Fighter Weapons School ("Top Gun") graduate and instructor, he was at the center of the most significant periods in military aviation.

DKK 240.00

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Cat Island - John Cuevas - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Jews and Muslims in British Colonial America - Elizabeth Caldwell Hirschman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Secondary Superheroes of Golden Age Comics - Lou Mougin - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Horror at the Drive-In - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Old World Roots of the Cherokee - Donald N. Yates - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Fearing the Dark - Edmund G. Bansak - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Milt Schornack and the Royal Bobcat GTOs - Milt Schornack - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Mind-Matter Interaction - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Edgar G. Ulmer - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Thrills Untapped - Michael R. Pitts - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Spin - Bill Gruber - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Attack of the Monster Movie Makers - Tom Weaver - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Once Upon a Time in a Dark and Scary Book - K. Shryock Hood - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease; With Directories of Research, Treatment and Care Facilities, 2d ed. - Elaine A. Moore - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc

The Very Witching Time of Night - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Early Jews and Muslims of England and Wales - Donald N. Yates - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Mysteries of Consciousness - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Ball Game Biz - David George Surdam - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Almost Perfect Pets - Lowell Ackerman - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Subversive Horror Cinema - Jon Towlson - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

French Immigrants and Pioneers in the Making of America - Marie Pierre Le Hir - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The Influence of Tennessee Williams - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Enviro-Toons - Deidre M. Pike - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Higher and Faster - - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Mission to Mach 2 - Lee Courtnage - Bog - McFarland & Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

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