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Hollywood As Historian: American Film in a Cultural Context
by Peter C. Rollins“A commendably comprehensive analysis of the issue of Hollywood’s ability to shape our minds . . . invigorating reading.” ?BooklistFilm has exerted a pervasive influence on the American mind, and in eras of economic instability and international conflict, the industry has not hesitated to use motion pictures for propaganda purposes. During less troubled times, citizens’ ability to deal with political and social issues may be enhanced or thwarted by images absorbed in theaters. Tracking the interaction of Americans with important movie productions, this book considers such topics as racial and sexual stereotyping; censorship of films; comedy as a tool for social criticism; the influence of “great men” and their screen images; and the use of film to interpret history. Hollywood As Historian benefits from a variety of approaches. Literary and historical influences are carefully related to The Birth of a Nation and Apocalypse Now, two highly tendentious epics of war and cultural change. How political beliefs of filmmakers affected cinematic styles is illuminated in a short survey of documentary films made during the Great Depression. Historical distance has helped analysts decode messages unintended by filmmakers in the study of The Snake Pit and Dr. Strangelove. Hollywood As Historian offers a versatile, thought-provoking text for students of popular culture, American studies, film history, or film as history. Films considered include: The Birth of a Nation (1915), The Plow that Broke the Plains (1936), The River (1937), March of Time (1935-1953), City Lights (1931), Modern Times (1936), The Great Dictator (1940), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), Native Land (1942), Wilson (1944), The Negro Soldier (1944), The Snake Pit (1948), On the Waterfront (1954), Dr. Strangelove (1964), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), and Apocalypse Now (1979).“Recommended reading for anyone concerned with the influence of popular culture on the public perception of history.” ?American Journalism
At the Decisive Point in the Sinai: Generalship in the Yom Kippur War (Foreign Military Studies)
by General Jacob Even Colonel Simcha B. MaozA commander and an officer with the IDF recount their experiences in the Yom Kippur War, offering insight into Israel&’s military leadership.At the Decisive Point in the Sinai is a firsthand account of Operation Stouthearted Men—arguably the 1973 Yom Kippur War&’s most intense engagement. General Jacob Even and Colonel Simcha B. Maoz were key leaders in Major General Ariel Sharon&’s division. Together, Even and Maoz recount the initial stages of the Suez crossing, examine the Israel Defense Forces&’ (IDF) response to Egypt&’s surprise attack, and explain Sharon&’s role in the transition from defense to offense. They detail Sharon&’s struggle to convince his superiors of his plan and argue that an effective division commander is not only revealed by his leadership of subordinates but also by his ability to influence his senior officers. Even and Maoz challenge students of military leadership by offering a case study on effective leadership. &“At the Decisive Point is the single best volume I have ever read on the Yom Kippur War. It bridges the gap between the two standard forms of writing on the 1973 conflict?the memoir and the historical monograph?and does so in a very effective manner.&” —Robert M. Citino, author of The Wehrmacht Retreats: Fighting a Lost War, 1943 &“The authors&’ work, in sum, presents an interesting and informative account of the Yom Kippur War on the Sinai front.&” —Israel Affairs
Secret Agent Under Fire: Colton Undercover The Texan's Return Secret Agent Under Fire Covert Kisses (Silver Valley P.D. #4)
by Geri KrotowIn this romantic suspense, a government agent goes undercover as an arson expert and struggles to keep her identity a secret from the sexy fire chief.Abi Redland and Keith Paruso clash when they first meet on the scene of a suspicious fire. As an arson specialist contracted by the small town of Silver Valley’s police department, Abi needs to work closely with the smolderingly hot fire chief. But as an undercover agent for a top-secret government agency, she has to hide things from him. To her chagrin, she finds the charming firefighter is really getting under her skin.For Keith, finding the culprit who’s setting the fires and has blackened his reputation means career redemption. But as the attacks escalate and Abi becomes a target, danger turns up the heat on their romance . . . and on everyone they love.
His Sicilian Cinderella: Chatsfield's Ultimate Acquisition His Sicilian Cinderella The Sinner's Marriage Redemption Captivated By The Greek (Playboys of Sicily #2)
by Carol MarinelliA Sicilian millionaire returns to his corrupt hometown, and encounters the woman who stole his heart, in the USA Today–bestselling author’s romance.When millionaire Matteo Santini bought a night with Bella Gatti, it was to protect her innocence from the dangerous world she was caught up in—the world he was preparing to escape. He offered to take her away from the corruption and violence. When she didn’t go with him, he thought he’d lost her for good. Bella has since left her shameful past behind, but her memories of that night with Matteo still burn. Forced to attend Sicily’s most exclusive wedding together, Bella knows the dark-hearted tycoon will want a reckoning. As the clock strikes twelve, it’s clear that Bella will be leaving the party with Matteo—and going directly to his bed!
Navy Seal Seduction: A Military Romantic Suspense Novel (SOS Agency #1)
by Bonnie VanakNew York Times–Bestselling Author: A Navy SEAL takes on a death-defying assignment to save the ex-wife he still hasn’t gotten over . . .With the island nation of St. Marc erupting in civil war, SEAL Jarrett Adler must rescue the woman he never got over—his alluring ex-wife, Lacey. Jarrett regrets failing her as a husband, and he hopes protecting her will offer a second chance to win her trust.As charming and sexy as Jarrett still is, Lacey knows he won’t stick around. She’s found her niche in nonprofit work and longs to create a family of her own. But when death threats and bombs arrive at her door, she turns to the man who still holds her heart. Can Jarrett and Lacey navigate their way home—and back into each other’s arms?
Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood's Zen Rebel (Screen Classics Ser.)
by Joseph B. AtkinsThe first biography of the man Vanity Fair described as “the philosopher poet of character acting.”After a series of minor parts in forgettable westerns, Harry Dean Stanton gradually began to get film roles that showcased his laid-back acting style, appearing in Cool Hand Luke, Kelly’s Heroes, The Godfather: Part II, and Alien. He became a headliner in the eighties?starring in Wim Wenders’s moving Paris, Texas and Alex Cox’s Repo Man?but it was his extraordinary skill as a character actor that established him as a revered cult figure and kept him in demand throughout his career.Here, Joseph B. Atkins unwinds Stanton’s enigmatic persona, shedding light on his early life in West Irvine, Kentucky, and exploring his difficult relationship with his Baptist parents, his service in the Navy, and the events that inspired him to drop out of college and pursue acting. Atkins also chronicles Stanton’s early years in California, describing how he honed his craft at the renowned Pasadena Playhouse before breaking into television and movies.In addition to examining his acclaimed body of work, Atkins explores Harry Dean Stanton as a Hollywood legend, following his years rooming with Jack Nicholson, partying with David Crosby and Mama Cass, jogging with Bob Dylan, and playing poker with John Huston. Stanton is often remembered for his crowd-pleasing roles in movies like Pretty in Pink or Escape from New York, but this impassioned biography illuminates the entirety of his incredible sixty-year career, drawing on interviews with the actor’s friends, family, and colleagues.
Quantitative X-Ray Spectrometry (Practical Spectroscopy)
by Ron JenkinsThis work covers important aspects of X-ray spectrometry, from basic principles to the selection of instrument parameters and sample preparation. This edition explicates the use of combined X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction data, and features new applications in environmental studies, forensic science, archeometry and the analysis of metals
Design of Slurry Transport Systems
by B.E.A. JacobsThis book benefits users, manufacturers and engineers by drawing together an overall view of the technology. It attempts to give the reader an appreciation of the extent to which slurry transport is presently employed, the theoretical basis for pipeline design, the practicalities of design and new developments.
Applications of Silicon-Germanium Heterostructure Devices (Series in Optics and Optoelectronics)
by C.K Maiti G.A ArmstrongThe first book to deal with the design and optimization of transistors made from strained layers, Applications of Silicon-Germanium Heterostructure Devices combines three distinct topics-technology, device design and simulation, and applications-in a comprehensive way. Important aspects of the book include key technology issues for the growth of st
III-V Compound Semiconductors: Integration with Silicon-Based Microelectronics
by Jie Jack Li Tingkai Li Armin DadgarSilicon-based microelectronics has steadily improved in various performance-to-cost metrics. But after decades of processor scaling, fundamental limitations and considerable new challenges have emerged. The integration of compound semiconductors is the leading candidate to address many of these issues and to continue the relentless pursuit of more
Microelectrofluidic Systems: Modeling and Simulation (Nano- and Microscience, Engineering, Technology and Medicine)
by Tianhao Zhang Krishnendu Chakrabarty Richard B. FairComposite systems that integrate microelectromechanical and microelectrofluidic (MEF) components with electronics are emerging as the next generation of system-on-a-chip (SOC) designs. However, there remains a pressing need for a structured methodology for MEFS design automation, including modeling techniques and simulation and optimization tools. Integrating top-down and bottom-up design philosophies, Microelectrofluidic Systems presents the first comprehensive design strategy for MEFS. This strategy supports hierarchical modeling and simulation from the component level to the system level. It leads to multi-objective optimization tools valuable in all phases of the design process, from conceptualization to final manufacturing. The authors begin by defining the basic variables and elements needed to describe MEFS behavior, then model that behavior across three layers of abstraction: the low-level component, high-level reconfigurable architecture, and bio/chemical application layers. They have developed a hierarchical integrated design environment with SystemC and present its architecture and associated functional packages. Microelectrofluidic Systems is visionary in its leverage of electronic design principles for microsystem design and heralds a new era of automated SOC design. The strategy it presents holds the potential for significant reductions in design time and life-cycle maintenance costs, and its techniques and tools for robust design and application flexibility can lead to the high-volume production needed for the inevitably growing product market.
Geochemical Modeling of Groundwater, Vadose and Geothermal Systems (Multiphysics Modeling)
by Michael Zilberbrand Jochen BundschuhGeochemical modeling is an important tool in environmental studies, and in the areas of subsurface and surface hydrology, pedology, water resources management, mining geology, geothermal resources, hydrocarbon geology, and related areas dealing with the exploration and extraction of natural resources. The book fills a gap in the literature through
Ionic Liquids in Chemical Analysis (Analytical Chemistry)
by Mihkel KoelAn Overview of a Rapidly Expanding Area in ChemistryExploring the future in chemical analysis research, Ionic Liquids in Chemical Analysis focuses on materials that promise entirely new ways to perform solution chemistry. It provides a broad overview of the applications of ionic liquids in various areas of analytical chemistry, in
Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy: A Global Challenge, Second Edition
by Paolo Fornasiero Mauro GrazianiAn accessible reference requiring minimal chemistry background, this work offers insight into the chemical processes used in emerging technologies to achieve sustainable energy production. It examines the catalytic processes involved in the transformation of bio-based feedstock into clean and economically attractive products and highlights how this technology can be used for waste management solutions, particularly in the synthetic polymers industry. Next, the authors discuss the promise of hydrogen-based and fuel cell-based technologies. The text surveys currently available commercial technologies and includes real-world case studies of renewable energy projects in Asia and South America.
Adhesion Promotion Techniques: Technological Applications
by K. L. Mittal A. PizziPresents the state of the art in improving bond strength between different materials for many manufacturing processes. The text explores up-to-date, high-quality adhesion technologies for a wide variety of materials, explaining current capabilities of adhesion promotion for both students and seasoned researchers. It reviews the suitable chemistry o
The Soldier's Seduction: The Colton Marine Her Lieutenant Protector Bodyguard Reunion The Soldier's Seduction (Sons of Stillwater #2)
by Jane GodmanIn this romantic suspense, a famous actress running for her life hides out in a small town under the protection of her new boss.After a war zone bomb nearly destroyed Bryce Delaney, he’s worked hard to hide his scars. Back in his Wyoming hometown, the wounded soldier can pretend the nightmares don’t exist. But when a secretive, beautiful new woman in town disappears, Bryce’s protective instincts put him on the front lines again.Wanted for murder and on the run under an alias, former A-list actress Steffi Grantham can’t return to her life until she clears her name. When her boss, Bryce, comes to her rescue, desire brings them closer together. Until Steffi’s forced to make a choice that could cost them both. Trusting the wrong man once before almost stole her freedom. Now it might take her life.
Meant to Be Mine: Finding Our Forever Meant To Be Mine The Groom's Little Girls (Matchmaking Mamas #22)
by Marie FerrarellaThe boy next door has become a handyman who’s after a teacher’s heart in this sweet romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.He’s a “gift”—a referral from the Matchmaking Mamas—sent by Tiffany Lee’s mother to do her bathroom remodel. But the real surprise is that Tiffany already knows Eddie Montoya. When they were little, he was her playground protector. When they were in college, Eddie was her campus competition. And now she’s a teacher, and he’s her handyman?Well, just on weekends. On Monday morning, Eddie shows up at Tiffany’s school—as the new third-grade teacher. When a fund-raising contest between classes is announced, the old rivalry heats up. And it’s game on! Except as the playful competition intensifies, so do their feelings for each other. And Eddie begins to wonder if they might work better . . . as a team.
Grieving for Guava: Stories (University Press Of Kentucky New Poetry And Prose Ser.)
by Cecilia M. Fernandez“A magnificent portrayal of every facet of the Cuban exile experience. Haunting short stories convey the pain, loss, longing, and courage of the exiles.” —Dan Wakefield, author of Kurt Vonnegut: The Making of a WriterCastro’s communist regime gained control of Cuba in 1959, sparking a surge of immigration to the United States, particularly Miami, as refugees sought a better life. But for many, Cuba will always be home. The island’s stories pass from refugee to refugee, immigrant to grandchild, mingling hope for the future with grief for what’s lost. Yet these stories also pass down a deep, unconscious desire for the unattainable, which often results in fractured relationships and a loss of purpose for both young and old.Grieving for Guava revels in the unbroken ties between past and future, Havana and Miami, and recounts the unintended generational costs of immigration. Ten stories explore the lives of Cuban refugees in Miami as they grapple with a longing for the past and a fervent need to move forward. Spanning six decades of the Cuban exile, these stories lay bare a collective struggle to overcome the destabilizing effects of migration and to reassemble splintered identities: A journalist returns to the island for a childhood toy. An investment banker leaves Miami to open a bookstore near the Malecon. A girl with cerebral palsy attempts to swim across the ocean to reach her lost home. Cecilia Fernandez artfully weaves together the complicated lives of her characters to produce an overarching sense of yearning for the past, transforming grief into an even more powerful force: communion.“What a lovely tribute to the author’s roots and to her tribe of early exiles!” —Mirta Ojito, author of Hunting Season
How to Steal the Lawman's Heart: His Pregnant Courthouse Bride The Cook's Secret Ingredient How To Steal The Lawman's Heart (Sweet Briar Sweethearts #1)
by Kathy DouglassIn this second chance romance, a widowed single father unexpectedly falls for the woman involved in the car accident that killed his wife.Chief of police Trent Knight had it all—a wonderful marriage and family—until an accident took his wife and he was left alone to raise his two beautiful daughters. Now the person he always blamed for his loss is back in town, and all bets are off. But soon his anger toward Carmen Shields gives way to a very different emotion—awareness of Carmen as a woman. On one hand, it feels like a betrayal of his late wife’s memory. On the other, it could be the widower’s second chance at happiness—and Carmen’s shot at redemption. Maybe Carmen can even make the small town her home again—with the love of a certain lawman. . . .
Soldier for Hire: Colton's Fugitive Family Rancher's Covert Christmas Witness On The Run Soldier For Hire (Military Precision Heroes #1)
by Van Meter KimberlyA professional soldier is on the run and fighting for his life—and his worst enemy may also be his only hope—in this pulse-pounding romantic thriller.Time is running out for veteran Xander Scott. Framed for murdering a powerful politician, he has dangerous and dogged Scarlett Rhodes on his trail. As the head of her own private military team, Scarlett isn’t just Xander’s former boss—she’s also his ex-lover. And she’s willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.Working together to uncover the real killer, Xander and Scarlett will also try to unravel the conspiracy that made him a target. If he’s innocent, she’ll clear his name. But Scarlett doesn’t know what Xander is truly guilty of . . .
Conard County Marine: Conard County Marine High-stakes Colton Cold Case Recruit Safe In His Sight (Conard County: The Next Generation #31)
by Rachel LeeFrom the New York Times–bestselling author comes “a dramatic, suspenseful tale” of one woman’s survival and her protector’s promise to find answers (Fresh Fiction).The arrival of a single black rose signals danger to come for Kylie Brewer. Recovering from a brutal attack that claimed three years of her memory and her chance at a promising career, Kylie just wants to pick up the remaining fragments of her life. She returns to her hometown of Conard City to live with her sister but soon learns that putting the past in its place won’t be easy. Marine sergeant Evan Cooper—a trusted family friend who agrees to help Kylie—can’t ignore his protective instincts. Or the steadily growing desire he feels for a woman who has overcome so much. He vows to help keep Kylie’s demons at bay . . . but someone else has plans to finish what they started.Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee“A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction“While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews“[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly
Special Forces: The Operator (Mission Medusa #3)
by Cindy DeesA Mission Medusa operative and a security specialist take on a terrorist cell poised to attack the Olympics in this high-powered thriller.Intense training has prepared Special Forces member Rebel McQueen for anything . . . that is, except sexy security specialist Avi Bronson. They are complete opposites, and yet only Rebel and Avi believe in an imminent terrorist attack. Together, they must protect thousands of innocent lives. But who will save Rebel from certain heartache if she dares to succumb to Avi—and their most dangerous attraction?
Vegas Wedding, Weaver Bride: Vegas Wedding, Weaver Bride Do You Take This Cowboy? The Single Dad's Proposal (Return to the Double C #11)
by Allison LeighA wild night in Sin City leaves a Wyoming cowgirl with an unexpected husband in this contemporary Western romance.Hometown girl Penny Garner is having a Vegas moment: waking up in bed with her teenage crush, a ring on her finger. Then there’s the matter of the marriage certificate. How did that happen? The jury’s out on whether it’s Penny’s dream come true or worst nightmare.Quinn Templeton has to wonder what they actually did that night, too. And when they get back to Weaver, Wyoming, the air force pararescueman can’t just ignore the real feelings for his fake bride—especially if Penny’s pregnant. Will they remember what brought them to the altar in the first place . . . and maybe sign up for a repeat performance?
His by Christmas (The Bachelors of Blackwater Lake #11)
by Teresa SouthwickA wealthy widowed businessman gets a lesson in the healing power of love when he hire a personal assistant to join him on vacation.Parasailing. Hang gliding. Rock climbing. That’s what hard-driving business executive Calhoun Hart had planned for his monthlong Caribbean vacation. Until a skydiving accident puts a crimp in his plans—and puts him back into work mode. First order of business: fly in a personal assistant. But how’s the once-burned bachelor supposed to resist the serene, superefficient redhead who has more than his bottom line working overtime? Justine Walker could do a lot worse than this tropical paradise. And working with Cal is reaping unexpected benefits. Like helping the widow heal from a tragic loss . . . and showing her sexy, workaholic boss how pleasurable downtime can be. But once vacation’s over, are they ready to take a leap of faith and keep paradise in their hearts forever?
Cook Together, Eat Together
by The University Press of KentuckyBring the family together with this collection of budget-friendly, hearty and healthy meals, plus tips for preparation & leftovers and conversation starters.In today’s fast-paced world, many people find themselves waiting in line at fast food restaurants more often than gathering around the dinner table with loved ones. Cooking and eating together can help families grow closer, but it can be challenging for parents to put a meal on the table when time is limited and money is tight.Cook Together, Eat Together is designed to help families enjoy more home-cooked, healthy meals. Featuring easy recipes for breakfast dishes, soups, vegetables, salads, and one-pot meals, the book lays out a strategy to enable families to spend more quality time together while also preparing foods that are affordable and delicious. In addition, the authors provide a toolkit for lifestyle changes, including budgeting tips, nutrition guides, breakdowns explaining how to evaluate food labels, and even a quick guide to shopping smart at the farmers’ market. Each recipe comes with useful information?from preparation tricks that help reduce mess, to ideas for how to use leftovers, all the way to icebreakers for starting fun conversations around the table.The no-nonsense, nutritious recipes in this cookbook are designed to get the whole family in the kitchen, enjoying comforting foods, and making memories. Cook Together, Eat Together serves up tasty, budget-friendly dishes that home cooks and their kids can prepare with less stress.“Replete with full color photographic examples of mouth-watering finished dishes, Cook Together, Eat Together is thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in organization and presentation?making it a memorably ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, family and community library cookbook collections.” —Midwest Book Review