1884 results for 'Rufus Opus'

Jessica Darling's It List: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettiness & Perfection by Megan McCafferty is a humorous novel about navigating the challenges of junior high. On the...

Discover timeless quilting patterns with a modern twist in Roll with the Classics. This collection features 12 beginner-friendly jelly roll quilt projects that use today's pre-cut strips, making it...

The Gothic and Catholicism: Religion, Cultural Exchange and the Popular Novel, 1785-1829 by Maria Purves offers a groundbreaking analysis of the gothic novel. Challenging the conventional view that...

The romance genre offers an imaginative space for heroines to explore their identities. In "Creating Identity", Jayashree Kamblé examines how these characters reject societal labels and remake...

Borders of states, borders of citizenship, borders of exclusion. As the lines drawn on international treaty maps become ditches in the ground and roaming barriers in the air, a complex state...

Robotization of Work? Answers from Popular Culture, Media and Social Sciences by Barbara Czarniawska and Bernward Joerges is a timely examination of how our perceptions of work and job security have...

Masking and Power explores the complex role of masking in Caribbean cultures, examining how individuals use masks to negotiate their identities and relationships within colonial regimes. Through...

This comprehensive full-color reference covers 500 of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, providing concise at-a-glance information on their behavior, diet and breeding. With guidance and...

The polarized discourse about human nature in popular sciences of animal and human behavior has left a lasting impression. In the 1960s, bestselling books claimed that humans possessed an instinct...

Sticking It to the Man Revolution and Counterculture in Pulp and Popular Fiction, 1950 to 1980 by Andrew Nette and Iain McIntyre explores how changing politics and culture influenced pulp and popular...

The forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923 was a devastating event that left deep scars. Emine Bedlek examines this traumatic shift through literary texts, exploring themes of...

The TV series Hannibal has garnered critical acclaim for its cinematic qualities and complex characters. Its innovative reworking of Thomas Harris's mythology sets it apart from other serial killer...

Discover the hidden wonders of the ocean in this charming book of rhyming verse. Go on a nature hunt to find an octopus camouflaged among seaweed, crabs scurrying across the sand, and brightly...

RuPaul's Drag Race and Philosophy: Sissy that Thought explores the fascinating world of RuPaul's Drag Race through the lens of philosophy. This thought-provoking book examines the show's impact, from...

This comprehensive guide to no-knead bread-making offers a hands-free approach using just four ingredients: flour, salt, yeast, and water. With two methods to choose from - traditional and turbo -...

The Dolby Era Film Sound in Contemporary Hollywood By Gianluca Sergi Manchester University Press, 2004 This book provides a substantial account of sound in contemporary Hollywood cinema since the...

The Octopus A Story of California by Frank Norris is a gripping novel set in the waning days of the frontier West. Based on a real-life dispute between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad...

Wisdom from The Five People You Meet in Heaven brings together insights into life's most important questions. This study guide explores how biblical concepts can inform our understanding of fairness,...

Environmental Communication Among Minority Populations by Bruno Takahashi and Sonny Rosenthal explores how environmental issues are culturally and socially constructed by racial and ethnic minorities...

Get strumming with this comprehensive collection of 75 popular guitar hits. Featuring simply the chord names, chord charts, and lyrics to your favorite songs, you'll be singing along in no time...

Rocking in the Free World: A Study of Rock Music and Freedom in Postwar America By Nicholas Tochka, published by Oxford University Press in 2023. This book explores how rock music became intertwined...

The world's population is expected to grow by about 2.2 billion people between now and the year 2020, posing a significant challenge for global food production and trade. This book examines recent...

The Conditions of Agricultural Growth: The Economics of Agrarian Change Under Population PressureThis influential work challenges traditional views of agricultural development by exploring how...

Geography, the Media and Popular Culture explores the relationship between geography and media in the UK and North America. This collection of essays presents original viewpoints on how media shapes...

This collection features 10 solo piano arrangements of traditional Christmas carols, showcasing a range of styles and harmonies. From medleys to individual pieces, these arrangements capture the...

Dinosaurs Ever Evolving explores how prehistoric animals have been portrayed in popular culture over time. From their early depiction as ambassadors of the geological past to their later use as...

For a Short Time Only: Itinerants and the Resurgence of Popular Culture in Early America By Peter Benes University of Massachusetts Press, 2016 Hardcover, 515 pages In the mid-18th century,...

Right-wing Populism in Latin America and Beyond by Anthony W. Pereira explores the complexities of right-wing populist movements across various countries, including Brazil, Spain, India, and Italy...

Channeling the State: Community Media and Popular Politics in Venezuela By Naomi Schiller In 2000, activists from Caracas's barrios launched Catia TVe, a community television station that aimed to...

This comprehensive volume explores whether China's political system has maintained regime legitimacy in the face of rising domestic discontent and popular protests. The book examines three key...

The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack: A Study of Victorian Popular Culture This book offers a fascinating analysis of a unique and unsettling cultural phenomenon in Victorian England. The legend of...

A comprehensive history of Ludlow and its surrounding region, this book explores the town's origins and development, its social and economic dynamics, and its interactions with nearby communities and...

Perplexing Plots explores how crime fiction, plays, and films have made unconventional narrative mainstream. Since the nineteenth century, detective stories and suspense thrillers have allowed...

Discover the fascinating world of cephalopods, from the intelligent octopus to the enigmatic nautilus. This comprehensive introduction explores the astonishing diversity of these unique invertebrates...

Discover the art of mixing expertly crafted cocktails with this comprehensive recipe book. Most Popular Cocktails features over 70 recipes using six key ingredients: Rum, Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Brandy...

Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book About Everything and Nothing This lively book explores the intersection of philosophy and popular culture through the lens of Seinfeld. Grouped into four acts, it...

Jimi Hendrix's music has endured for generations, with anthems like Crosstown Traffic and Purple Haze continuing to affect us today. This book explores the artist's immense creativity as a...

This collection of essays by Robert Warshow is a seminal work on popular culture, written in the 1960s. Originally appearing as a book in 1962, it showcases the writing of an editor who tragically...

Get an insider's perspective on flying with FAQ: The Pilot. Experienced pilot Mark Greenfield answers 72 frequently asked questions about aviation, covering topics from airplane windows to digestive...

Ian Carr: A Life in Jazz. Few British jazz musicians have been at the forefront of as many musical movements as Ian Carr. From his early days as a pioneer of bebop to his work with the R'n'B...

Late Imperial Russia's revolution in literacy had far-reaching consequences for daily life and culture. In just a few decades, a new language of popular imagination emerged, replacing traditional...

James J. Corbett: A Life Beyond the Ring This biography explores the life and legacy of James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, a man who transcended his sport to become a household name in both boxing and...

Populism and Heritage in Europe explores how certain political actors use popular discourses about European and national heritage to advance their agendas. By examining the impact of politics of fear...

This comprehensive atlas covers the entire region from Land's End in Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly. First published in 2007, it provides detailed maps and information on the history, geography, and...

Hardcover: 256 pages (approx.) This book provides an overview of new forms of popular memory in China during the Mao era. It examines how narratives of the past are constructed and disseminated,...

Ebony Magazine and Lerone Bennett Jr. Popular Black History in Postwar America by E. James West explores the influential role of Ebony magazine in shaping African American scholarship and cultural...

Scotland as We Know It: Representations of National Identity in Literature, Film and Popular Culture by Richard Zumkhawala-Cook explores how Scotland's cultural identity has been shaped and reflected...

This hands-on lab guide in MATLAB programming provides students with the skills to reason quantitatively about living systems across scales. Accompanying the textbook Quantitative Biosciences, it...

An Octopus Came for Tea is a fun rhyming picture book that invites little ones to join in on the fun. When an octopus arrives for tea, what happens next is sure to bring a smile to your child's face...

The Memory of the People By Andy Wood In early modern England, ordinary people had a unique way of remembering and understanding their past. This book explores how popular memory shaped their sense...

Pink Floyd and Philosophy Careful with that Axiom, Eugene! delves into the heart of one of rock's most iconic bands by examining ideas and concepts usually encountered in philosophical texts...

Belfast's contribution to popular music in the 1960s has long been overlooked. This book provides a new perspective on the period, exploring how music engaged with and influenced global cultural and...

Preserving Popular Music Heritage: A DIY Approach This edited collection explores the role of self-directed practitioners in preserving and archiving popular music's material history. It examines...

This collection presents 50 popular classical pieces in easy arrangements for violin and piano. Taking inspiration from digital music streaming, it offers a carefully curated selection of the world's...

This collection documents the rich history of social dance and its diverse styles, drawing on current critical and theoretical inquiry. It explores different historical periods and regional...

On Infertile Ground: A critique of population control narratives and their impact on women's rights in the era of climate change. In this thought-provoking analysis, Jade S. Sasser examines how...

The last century of the Roman Republic was marked by a series of high-profile politicians who proposed radical reforms, sparking violent clashes with the ruling elite. Tiberius Gracchus' military...

The Vinyl Ain't Final: Hip-Hop and the Globalisation of Black Popular Culture by Basu, Dipannita;Lemelle, Sidney A critical exploration of hip-hop culture and its global reach, this edited volume...

The Simple Truth is a gripping courtroom drama that unfolds with a fast-paced plot. After twenty-five years in prison, Rufus Harms is given a second chance when a letter from the US army reveals new...

Aly's life is filled with the pressures of being a teenager: family, school, friends and her own insecurities. She finds solace in Wonder.land, a mysterious online world that promises to let her...

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Historians by Andrew Feldherr provides an in-depth exploration of the key themes and developments within the field of Roman historiography. This comprehensive...

Harold Bauer's Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 is a collection of piano pieces that evoke the innocence and wonder of childhood.Comprising eight movements, this opus features a range of moods and...

Explore the iconic interior design of the 1950s, a decade that revolutionized home decor with its modernist ideals. Mid-Century Modern Interiors, Furniture, Design Details delves into the world of...

The Smart Branding Book: Building a Profitable and Resilient Brand Dan White presents a concise guide to successful branding in today's fast-paced business environment. With clear and accessible...

The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All This collection of essays explores the timeless themes and moral questions raised by J.R.R. Tolkien's epic story, The Lord of the Rings...

This study explores how ordinary people in England responded to the Reformation, rather than simply converting to a new religion. Instead, it examines their political reactions to a perceived act of...

Start growing your own vegetables and fruits in a greenhouse with this beginner's guide. Learn how to prepare for success and overcome common challenges.A greenhouse garden offers many advantages,...

Toxic Masculinity: Men, Meaning and Digital Media explores how toxic masculinity is constructed, represented, and discussed online. This collection examines various aspects of toxic masculinity,...

Learn to play your favourite songs with ease and fun on the piano. My First Piano Sheet Music features 40 beginner-friendly tunes, including nursery rhymes, folk songs, popular songs, and classical...

The post-war jazz revival marked the beginning of an independent British youth culture with music as its focus. This period saw jazz embodying the sentiments, dissatisfactions and aspirations of the...

For agency account managers and those with client-facing responsibility across various industries, 'How to Wrestle an Octopus' is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of account management...

Death in the Great Smoky Mountains: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in America's Most Popular Park Fatalities occur every year in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, resulting from accidents...

Strangers in the City explores the profound transformations taking place within China's rapidly changing society. Since 2001, over 100 million peasants have streamed into large cities in search of...

Science Fiction Audiences examines the enduring popularity of two television institutions: Doctor Who and Star Trek. Over ten years of research, including interviews with fans and followers, reveals...

Popular Witchcraft Straight from the Witch's Mouth by Jack Fritscher offers a unique perspective on witchcraft and its place in modern popular culture. Drawing on historical research and personal...

The New Demagogues: Religion, Masculinity and the Populist Epoch by Joshua M. Roose explores how the decay and corruption of key social institutions has created a vacuum of intellectual and moral...

Turkish Politics and 'The People' offers a critical examination of how the concept of 'the people' has been constructed and operationalised in Turkish politics over the past century, from the...

Performing Memory in Art and Popular Culture by Liedeke Plate and Anneke Smelik explores how art and popular culture enact memory and generate processes of remembrance. This volume examines the...

Changing Population by Danielle Lobban explores the impact of demographic shifts on businesses and economies.The book examines how changes in population can influence consumer behaviour, workforce...

Debunking popular psychology myths can help you make sense of the world around you. This book takes common misconceptions and turns them into opportunities to explore how science and fact differ from...

Discover the fascinating story behind the world's most popular tarot system. Secrets of the Waite-Smith Tarot reveals newly uncovered secrets and hidden history about the origins of this widely used...

The NRSVue Popular Text Bible with Apocrypha is a comprehensive and accessible edition of the Bible. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2024, it incorporates the latest discoveries from the...

Discover the fascinating world of numbers with Octopuses Have Zero Bones. This engaging counting book uses numbers as an entry-point to explore the amazing and diverse wonders all around us. From the...

The Kissinger Report: Implications of Worldwide Population Growth for U.S. Security Interests (NSSM-200) In 1974, the United States National Security Council completed a classified report that would...

Fast answers to woodworking questions are just a glance away in this portable guide. Packed with helpful charts, lists and illustrations, it's perfect for stashing in your toolbox or bench top. From...

The Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts: A History of the Scouting Movement and Its Most Popular Organizations The scouting movement has a rich history that spans across the globe, with its roots firmly...

The Copycat Effect: How the Media and Popular Culture Trigger the Mayhem in Tomorrow's Headlines by Loren Coleman. The media's coverage of violent events can have a profound impact on our society...

This comprehensive resource on hypothyroidism combines two popular books into one in-depth guide. With over 20,000 words covering all aspects of the condition, its symptoms, diagnoses, and...

Literacy Moves on Using Popular Culture, New Technologies and Critical Literacy in the Primary Classroom by Janet Evans explores the changing nature of literacy in the 21st century. This edited...

The Evolution of Jazz in Britain, 1880-1935 by Catherine Tackley (née Parsonage) This book offers a fresh perspective on the development of jazz in Britain, exploring its evolution in the late 19th...

Captain America has been a symbol of American values for over seventy years. His character has evolved significantly since his debut in 1940, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards...

Evolution in Changing Environments: Some Theoretical ExplorationsThis book explores the complex relationships between organisms and their environments, considering how populations adapt to short-term...

Electro Swing: A Contemporary Genre with a Rich History Chris Inglis explores the emergence and significance of electro swing, a musical style that combines elements of 1930s swing music with modern...

Help navigate the high school social scene with confidence and poise. This guide offers practical advice on how to build positive relationships, manage social situations, and make the most of your...

Country music has long been associated with conservative politics, but this genre has also been home to bold and progressive voices. This collection of essays challenges the stereotype by exploring...

Raw Talent by Robert H. Rimmer is a candid and unflinching examination of the adult film industry. The book tells the story of its author's journey from a young child to a sex star, offering a frank...

The rise of populism poses a significant challenge to democracy worldwide. Sociologist Eva Illouz sheds light on this phenomenon by exploring the role of emotions in shaping political life.Her...

Discover the authentic taste of Barbados with this Bajan cookbook. Inside, you'll find 19 favorite dishes that are an integral part of traditional Bajan cuisine, including Cou Cou, Flying Fish, Salt...

The Culture-Breast in Psychoanalysis: Cultural Experiences and the Clinic by Noreen Giffney explores how cultural objects shape our mental health and wellbeing. This book introduces "the...

A Brief History of Nuclear Reactor Accidents From Leipzig to Fukushima by Serge Marguet is a comprehensive analysis of significant nuclear reactor accidents since the dawn of the Atomic Age. This...