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Shelton Jackson «Spike» Lee is one of the most culturally influential and provocative film directors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Bringing together seminal writings - from classic scholarship to new research - this book focuses on this revolutionary film auteur and cultural provocateur to explore contemporary questions around issues of race, politics, sexuality, gender roles, filmmaking, commercialism, celebrity, and the role o...

Der wuchtige Erzähler Herbst tritt zum zweiten Mal mit einer Gedicht-Sammlung auf, diesmal ein umfangreicher Band mit Gedichten unterschiedlichster Tonfälle: Während Alban Nikolai Herbst seine Prosa-Dichtung konsequent auf einen 'Kybernetischen Realismus' hin weiterentwickelt, der mythische mit hochmodernen Formen und Themen kombiniert (Anderswelt-Trilogie), hat er mit 'Der Engel Ordnungen' sehr moderne und ganz klassische Versform ausgelotet....

Cassie Lucas, a red-headed imp, loves dogs so much she sleeps in flannel puppy covered pajamas. A secret study for her psychology doctorate makes her job of dog-walking more than just a way to make money. Her brood consists of six interesting animals and their owners, all residents of her posh condo building on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. But none of them is as interesting as the cool, distant, Ryan Winston, a multi-millionaire who occupies t...

Based on two runaway U.K. bestsellers, this encyclopedic attack on modern culture is so hilariously bitter that it actually becomes uplifting. The American edition has been ingeniously adapted and features exclusive new material for U.S. audiences.

This volume presents the first book-length study devoted to the discussion and relevance of the notion of 'ecology' within the frame-work and 'ontology' of the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze and Felíx Guattari from various positions within Cultural Studies and Sciences.

A provocative and original analysis of the impact of literature on the values and ideas of economics (and vice versa) in Germany 1770-1850.

The Video Game Theory Reader 2 picks up where the first Video Game Theory Reader (Routledge, 2003) left off, with a group of leading scholars turning their attention to next-generation platforms-the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360-and to new issues in the rapidly expanding field of video games studies. The contributors are some of the most renowned scholars working on video games today including Henry Jenkins, Jesper Juul, Eric Z...

Das Nachschlagewerk bietet prägnante Informationen zu allen wichtigen toxikologischen Begriffen ¿ von A wie Abbaubarkeit bis Z wie Zytostatika. Ein wichtiges Hilfsmittel für Wissenschaftler und Praktiker in den Bereichen Umweltschutz, Arbeitshygiene und Toxikologie, Transport gefährlicher Güter oder Beseitigung toxischer Abfälle. Das Fachlexikon richtet sich auch an Mitarbeiter von Feuerwehr, Polizei, Rettungsdiensten, Zoll und anderen Kontrol...

How can Multinational Corporations effectively manage and control their subsidiaries in transition countries? This empirical study on 40 MNCs operating in Central and Eastern Europe provides insights onto how the transition context and the culture of the region impact the choice and effectiveness of Headquarters control in subsidiaries.

Below the surface of bustling National City lies the story of olive and citrus orchards, grand Victorian homes, great wealth, and the coming of the first railroad. Founded in 1868 by Frank Kimball, National City is credited with multiple distinguished firsts. On the county level, the San Diego County Fair originated here, the first novel published was by a National City pioneer, the first free kindergarten opened here, the first automobile was...

Marbletown, one of the many wonders of the Hudson Valley, is located in the rich historical area of the Catskills. Just six miles south of Kingston on the Old Mine Road, Marbletown once served as the capital of New York State, when Kingston was burned by the British in 1777. The township is made up of the individual hamlets of Cottekill, High Falls, Kripplebush, Lomontville, Stone Ridge, Marbletown, and Vly Atwood. Through vintage photographs,...

After the death of his best friend, retired bull rider Kyle Tucker buys a ranch in Montana, far away from a career he no longer wants and a past he wants to forget. Life in Montana is far from quiet though. Between his beautiful neighbor, and the mysterious person stalking her, life is anything but dull. Kyle tries to keep his distance from Lila physically and emotionally, but soon realizes he is fighting a losing battle. And then to make matt...

Imparting experiences from the theatre world to show how to manage operations in the 21st century, this book provides the key ideas necessary to implement a new operational culture that will lead to excellence in service. This is a must read for executives who wish their operations to be effective and to find satisfaction in shared success.

As Detroit developed northward from the riverfront, Woodward Avenue became a mecca for retail, restaurants, and services. The 1870s and 1880s saw many independent merchants open their doors. By 1890, a new type of one-stop shopping had developed: the department store. Detroit's venerable Newcomb Endicott and Company was closely followed by other trailblazers: J. L. Hudson Company, Crowley Milner and Company, and the Ernst Kern Company. At its ...

Following the Old Buffalo and Nickajack Trails, Native Americans and early settlers were the first citizens of present-day Watauga County. In 1752, Bishop August Spangenberg, the earliest documented explorer, traveled through this steep terrain and noted the necessity of crawling on hands and knees to stay balanced. Located among the Blue Ridge Mountains, Watauga County grew slowly with few settlers until after the Civil War. The Boone and Blo...

Born of the Industrial Revolution, Easley started with a single rail line brought to the area by Robert Elliott Holcombe at the end of the Civil War along with his promise to build and donate the first depot. That single line expanded and cotton rolled in, spawning the textile industry prominent in small Southern towns. If it was industry that gave birth to Easley, it was its perfect location amidst the breathtaking beauty in the foothills of ...

Offers an overview of operations research (OR) applications in practice. This book covers functional and industry specific areas of OR applications. It is suitable for practitioners in business, industry, and government, as well as a supplemental text in undergraduate or graduate OR courses.

Why Me? Who hasn't said that at one time or another? We all say 'why me' in certain situations or when we are experiencing certain emotions. The Y-Mee doll, introduced to the world in August 2008, was the first in a line of products that attempts to help in those 'why me' moments. Now, Y-Mee's wisdom has been written in a book that goes farther in helping those in 'why me' situations. Y-Mee's A-B-C Book of Emotions takes a tongue in cheek look...

I'll Stay as Long as I Can is the heartwarming story of an extraordinary family that learns the true meaning of love and humor when life hands them the cruelest of blows. This true and unique story is told through the diaries of the mother, Margy, and Claire, her youngest child. Margy faces divorce, career change, the discovery of son's autism, and finally her youngest child's illness with determination, optimism and hope. Claire starts her di...

The Berkley Building Company's office closes on week-ends. So when Rose Shapiro arrives for work on Monday morning June 20, 1966, she has to unlock the door to gain entry. She finds her boss, Max Robbins-dead-the apparent victim of a heart attack. At the funeral home because bruises are found on Max's body, the Medical Examiner performs an autopsy. He opines that Max did die of a heart attack, but one caused by powerful blows to his solar plex...