Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
It was an ordinary night in October of 1938 until a news bulletin interrupted the dance music on "CBS radio-aliens were invading the United States!
Meghan McCarthy's hilarious "Aliens Are Coming! tells the true story of the Halloween radio prank that duped much of the country into believing that Martians had invaded. The book uses excerpts from the actual "War of the Worlds radio broadcast and includes information about the importance of radios in the 1930s (before the time of televisions and computers) as well as facts about Orson Welles and H. G. Wells, author of the novel on which the broadcast was based.
Crime Fiction
"Crime Fiction" provides a lively introduction to what is both a wide-ranging and hugely popular literary genre. Using examples from a variety of novels, short stories, films and televisions series, John Scaggs:
*presents a concise history of crime fiction - from biblical narratives to James Ellroy - broadening the genre to include revenge tragedy and the gothic novel
*explores the key sub-genres of crime fiction, such as "Rational Criminal Investigation," "The Hard-Boiled Mode," "The Police Procedural" and "Historical Crime Fiction"
*locates texts and their recurring themes and motifs in a wider social and historical context
*outlines the various critical concepts that are central to the study of crime fiction, including gender, narrative theory and film theory
*considers contemporary television series like "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation" alongside the "classic" whodunnits of Agatha Christie.
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The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey, ISBN 1572702443
When Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant is confined to a hospital bed, a friend brings him an assortment of pictures of famous historical figures. Grant is captivated by a portrait of King Richard III and wonders how such a sensitive-appearing soul could have murdered his own nephews to secure the British crown for himself. Grant reconsiders 500-year-old evidence pertaining to one of the most intriguing mysteries of all time. Who really killed the princes in the Tower of London? Josephine Teys answer to this question has fascinated readers since the books publication in 1951. This classic mystery has been ranked fourth by the Mystery Writers of America on its list of the Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time. Fans of public televisions Cadfael or I, Claudius know Jacobis work and he is unsurpassed here in his rich reading.
The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey, ISBN 1572702443
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Animal Jumble Zoo: Word Play from the Wild by Cheryl Leonhardt, ISBN 1572431970
Everyone who has read a newspaper recognizes Jumble "RM", the clever and humorous scrambled word game. Featuring a series of scrambled words coupled with a cartoon and riddle, these puzzles are a national tradition.
- Carried daily in nearly 500 major newspapers around the world
- Enjoyed by millions of readers
- Mentioned in hit televisions shows Friends, Seinfeld, and The Simpsons
Check out this new eclectic collection of Jumbles "RM", pulled straight from our puzzle files.
Animal Jumble Zoo: Word Play from the Wild by Cheryl Leonhardt, ISBN 1572431970
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Darknet: Hollywood's War Against the Digital Generation
"An indispensable primer for those who want to protect their digital rights from the dark forces of big media."
-Kara Swisher, author of aol.com
The first general interest book by a blogger edited collaboratively by his readers, Darknet reveals how Hollywood's fear of digital piracy is leading to escalating clashes between copyright holders and their customers, who love their TiVo digital video recorders, iPod music players, digital televisions, computers, and other cutting-edge devices. Drawing on unprecedented access to entertainment insiders, technology innovators, and digital provocateurs-including some who play on both sides of the war between digital pirates and entertainment conglomerates-the book shows how entertainment companies are threatening the fundamental freedoms of the digital age.
Darknet: Hollywood's War Against the Digital Generation
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The Purpose and Power of Love and Marriage
Probably no other dimension of human experience has been pondered, discussed, debated, analyzed, and dreamed about more than the nature of true love. Love is everywhere -- in songs and in books, on televisions and on movie screens.
The Purpose and Power of Love and Marriage
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The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia, 2nd: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
If you subscribe to the opinion that Japanese lanterns, televisions, and electric guitars are not essential camping equipment, then The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia should be your constant outdoor companion.
From the storied coastline to the mountains of Shenandoah, camping in the Old Dominion has never been better. The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia is a guidebook for tent campers who like quiet, scenic, and serene campsites. It's the perfect resource if you blanch at the thought of pitching a tent on a concrete slab, trying to sleep through the blare of another camper's boombox, or waking up to find your tent surrounded by a convoy of RVs.
Each campground profile gives unbiased and thorough evaluations, taking the guesswork out of finding the perfect site. Essential information provided includes:
* Campground layout map
* Key information such as fees, restrictions, and dates of operation
* Ratings for beauty, privacy, spaciousness, quiet, security, and cleanliness...
The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia, 2nd: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos
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Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast DLP
On Location: Canada's Television Industry in a Global Market
Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account of the 1938 War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast
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Various Artists - Trancesylvania 10
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