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War, Memory, and the Politics of Humor
University of California Press 2002; US$ 65.00War, Memory, and the Politics of Humor features carnage and cannibalism, gender and cross-dressing, drunks and heroes, militarism and memory, all set against the background of World War I France. Allen Douglas shows how a new satiric weekly, the Canard Enchaîné, exploited these topics and others to become one of France's most influential voices... more...
Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers
Amherst Media, Inc. 2009; US$ 19.99Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced postproduction tips, this resource seeks to remind the professional photographer of the fundamental importance of a subject's pose. Conveniently designed in two-page spreads?a striking portrait on one side, a comprehensive how-to of the strategies used on the other?this reference includes... more...
The Institutional Revolution
University of Chicago Press 2011; US$ 18.00Few events in the history of humanity rival the Industrial Revolution. Following its onset in eighteenth-century Britain, sweeping changes in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and technology began to gain unstoppable momentum throughout Europe, North America, and eventually much of the world—with profound effects on socioeconomic and... more...
Professional Secrets of Wedding Photography
Amherst Media, Inc. 2003; US$ 19.99This practical guide addresses the skills photographers need to take wedding photographs that successfully capture the unique beauty of a couple's special day. Closely examined are techniques for posing the wedding party and guests to achieve a natural effect?from putting adults at ease to capturing and holding the attention of small children. Planning... more...
Understanding Financial Crises
Oxford University Press, UK 2007; US$ 23.99What causes a financial crisis? Can crises be anticipated or even avoided? Should governments and international institutions intervene? Based on ten years of research, the authors develop a theoretical approach to analyzing financial crises and use the latest economic theories to begin to understand the causes and consequences of financial crises.... more...
Understanding Financial Crises
OUP Oxford 2007; US$ 24.95What causes a financial crisis? Can financial crises be anticipated or even avoided? What can be done to lessen their impact? Should governments and international institutions intervene? Or should financial crises be left to run their course? In the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis, many blamed international institutions, corruption, governments,... more...
The Last Dogs: Dark Waters
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2013; US$ 9.99When canine heroes Max, Rocky, and Gizmo encounter a lavish riverboat moored close to shore, they're wary of what they might find on board. But as they're welcomed by a friendly community of dogs, the trio discover that there's more to their new world than they expected. These dogs have seen humans -- who Max, Rocky, and Gizmo thought had disappeared... more...
The Last Dogs: The Long Road
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 2013; US$ 9.99A science experiment gone horribly awry has granted Max, Rocky, and Gizmo the unique ability to read and understand human words. Armed with this know-how, they continue to journey south, on the lookout for beacons planted by a trusted friend's owner -- beacons that promise to lead the trio to their people. When the companions reach the ocean's... more...
Crime Classification Manual
Wiley 2013; US$ 65.00Praise for Crime Classification Manual "The very first book by and for criminal justice professionals in the major case fields. . . . The skills, techniques, and proactive approaches offered are creatively concrete and worthy of replication across the country. . . . Heartily recommended for those working in the 'front line' of major... more...
The Twenty-First-Century Media Industry
Lexington Books 2010; US$ 36.99The Twenty-First-Century Media Industry examines the role that new media technologies are having on the traditional media industry from a media management perspective. It provides an intriguing examination of how traditional media industries are adapting to new media technologies and evolving in the twenty-first century. more...









