Author : Joe Nickell
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 2005-06-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 0813138280
In Camera Clues, Joe Nickell shares his methods of identifying and dating old photos and demonstrates how to distinguish originals from copies and fakes. Particularly intriguing are his discussions of camera tricks, darkroom manipulations, retouching techniques, and uses of computer technology to deceive the eye. Camera Clues concludes with a look at allegedly "paranormal" photography, from nineteenth-century "spirit photographs" to UFO snapshots.
Author : Haia Shpayer-Makov
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 27,59 MB
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0191620300
The figure of the detective has long excited the imagination of the wider public, and the English police detective has been a special focus of attention in both print and visual media. Yet, while much has been written in the last three decades about the history of uniformed policemen in England, no similar work has focused on police detectives. The Ascent of the Detective redresses this by exploring the diverse and often arcane world of English police detectives during the formative period of their profession, from 1842 until the First World War, with special emphasis on the famed detective branch established at Scotland Yard. The book starts by illuminating the detectives' socioeconomic background, how and why they became detectives, their working conditions, the differences between them and uniformed policemen, and their relations with the wider community. It then goes on to trace the factors that shaped their changing public image, from the embodiment of 'un-English' values to plebeian knights in armour, investigating the complex and symbiotic exchange between detectives and journalists, and analysing their image as it unfolded in the press, in literature, and in their own memoirs.
Author : Becky Thomas
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 21,90 MB
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 2889639371
We live in a world filled with fascinating plants and animals, each adapted to environments that range from freezing arctic tundras to humid tropical forests. Our world is also home to more than seven billion people, a number added to every day. Each of us puts pressure on the environment and the space left for wildlife. At its most extreme, every aspect of the environment has been influenced by people's choices, and nowhere more so than the urban areas where most people live. Urban areas are full of people playing and working. They are also full of animals and plants, often living secret lives that go unnoticed. Our interactions with wildlife are often determined by our desire to get close to nature, or sometimes our fear of it. When people think of urban areas they mostly imagine big cities, but these areas extend into more ‘suburban’ environments made up of houses, gardens, roads and parks. These landscapes are often filled with wildlife that represent a combination of local plants and animals with species from other places that are planted or escaped, creating a unique habitat linked directly with the people who live there. There are many challenges for the species found here, but many opportunities too. People can individually affect the environment, for example, by owning pet cats who are like mini tigers preying on the local birds; or by leaving out trash and drawing in herds of peccaries or families of raccoons. But it is in combination that we have the greatest impact. For example, houses and street lamps generate lots of light noise which can distract moths from their usual habits, and the roads and streets we build divide up the habitat making it harder for wildlife to move around and find resources. We in turn are also affected by the environment; living in nature-filled areas can positively affect our health and our well-being, yet interactions with certain species (like tics or mosquitoes) can bring disease or discomfort. Scientists and ‘citizen scientists’ (expert members of the public) around the world are exploring our interactions with wildlife and nature in urban areas, and here we explore some of this research. This collection of articles aims to highlight some of the amazing wildlife that live alongside us and we explore how we can positively and negatively affect these species.
Author : Michael R. Pitts
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780810836907
This book not only includes chapters on more than twenty new screen sleuths but also updates information on several detectives included in the first two volumes of Famous Movie Detectives. Author Michael Pitts also provides new material on sleuths in silent films and serials, as well as a listing of radio and television detective programs.
Author : Brendan Riley
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 37,67 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0786499982
Imagining the figure of the fictional detective as an archetype in the study of modern culture, the author argues that contemporary detective fiction can help us better comprehend fundamental shifts of the Digital Age--in communication, family, entertainment, society, even the way we think as individuals. The nature of the detective story itself models how we build and share knowledge. Drawing on concepts from literature and media studies, the author reveals clues about modern phenomena like conspiracy theory, groupthink and the nature of our digital identities.
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Page : 1334 pages
File Size : 36,73 MB
Release : 1913
Category : American literature
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Author : F. Mason
Publisher : Springer
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0230358675
The study of Hollywood detectives has often overlooked the B-Movie mystery series in favour of hard-boiled film. Hollywood's Detectives redresses this oversight by examining key detective series of the 1930s and 1940s to explore their contributions to the detective genre.
Author : D.K. Hood
Publisher : Bookouture
Page : 974 pages
File Size : 17,25 MB
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1838886885
Books 4-6 in the absolutely gripping, bestselling crime series from D.K. Hood. Set in Black Rock Falls, Detective Jenna Alton and her deputy, David Kane, are on the hunt for some of America’s most twisted killers in this gripping and unputdownable series. The Crying Season: The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her... It’s hiking season and Black Rock Falls is flooded with visitors. But when a hiker finds a human skull on a deserted trail in the woods that surround the town, Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. When more bodies are then discovered nearby, Jenna must act fast to catch the killer before he can claim his next victim. Where Angels Fear: As she opened her eyes and took in her surroundings, a feeling of terror ran through her weakened body. She knew exactly where she was. And she knew exactly what was about to happen to her… When a young woman stumbles into town, saying she been ambushed on a secluded local road, she tells Sheriff Alton that her friend has been taken. And when the hunt to recover the girl starts, Jenna finds herself at a derelict building on the outskirts of town with no idea what’s behind the rusted old doors. Whisper in the Night: She opens her eyes and struggles to make out the dark room around her. One thing she knows instantly – her wrists are bound and she’s tied to a chair, unable to move. As she screams for help, she hears footsteps outside. He’s coming… A young girl goes missing from her bedroom in the middle of the night and her parents are sure she’s been taken. When Jenna visits the family home, she sees signs of a struggle and she knows she must act fast to the save the girl, but then the kidnapper reaches out to Jenna with a threatening note – you have 24 hours or the girl dies – and the clock starts ticking. If you love reading gripping crime from Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott, you will love detectives Kane and Alton. What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: ‘WOW!!! I read this book in one sitting… gripping… I was swept away... I simply can't wait for the next book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW WOW WOW!!!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!… From literally the first page you're hooked and gripped!! Kept on the edge of my seat throughout I just couldn't put it down… my new all time favourite author!!… I just wish I could've given it more than five stars!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow this book was amazing… totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word… Leaves you wanting more… Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars ‘I absolutely love D.K. Hood… an amazing author!!... a book that I absolutely devoured! From cover to cover you’re gripped. I can’t wait for the next one!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘OMG… The whole time I sat on the edge of my more than once crying ‘oh, nooooo!’… really fast paced with an all-consuming air of danger and suspense.’ B for Bookreview, 5 stars ‘A huge five-star rating for a fantastic book… kept me gripped throughout and I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Five massive stars, a phenomenal read which will certainly have me coming back for more.’ Sweet Little Book Blog, 5 stars ‘I absolutely, totally, utterly flipping well LOVED this book… one of those stories that really does grab you by the throat and keeps your attention until the last word.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ‘Absolutely fantastic… nail-bitingly good… I just wanted to keep reading… had me holding my breath throughout. This author certainly knows how to keep her readers in suspense and get their hearts beating faster!’ Stardust book Reviews, 5 stars
Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 10885 pages
File Size : 17,70 MB
Release : 2022-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This grand collection comprises over 270 mystery tales and murder cases of the famous British detectives and investigators: Sherlock Holmes Series: A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Return of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Father Brown Stories: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Incredulity of Father Brown The Secret of Father Brown The Scandal of Father Brown Inspector Furnival Series: The Abbey Court Murder The House in Charlton Crescent The Crow's Inn Tragedy Inspector Stoddart Series: The Man with the Dark Beard Who Killed Charmian Karslake? The Crime at Tattenham Corner The Crystal Beads Murder Martin Hewitt Series: Martin Hewitt, Investigator Chronicles of Martin Hewitt Adventures of Martin Hewitt The Red Triangle Dr. Thorndyke Series: The Red Thumb Mark The Eye of Osiris The Mystery of 31 New Inn A Silent Witness Helen Vardon's Confession The Cat's Eye The Mystery of Angelina Frood The Shadow of the Wolf The D'Arblay Mystery A Certain Dr. Thorndyke As a Thief in the Night Mr. Pottermack's Oversight Pontifex, Son and Thorndyke When Rogues Fall Out Dr. Thorndyke Intervenes For the Defence: Dr. Thorndyke The Penrose Mystery Felo De Se? The Stoneware Monkey Mr. Polton Explains The Jacob Street Mystery Percival Bland's Proxy The Missing Mortgagee Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook The Puzzle Lock The Magic Casket Hamilton Cleek Series: Cleek, the Master Detective Cleek of Scotland Yard Cleek's Government Cases The Riddle of the Night The Riddle of the Purple Emperor The Riddle of the Frozen Flame The Riddle of the Mysterious Light The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel Bulldog Drummond Adventures Max Carrados Mysteries Thorpe Hazell Mysteries P.C. Lee Stories Paul Campenhaye – Specialist in Criminology Eugéne Valmont Mysteries ...
Author : Jonathan Bignell
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Television
ISBN : 9780415261128
This comprehensive introduction to the field of television studies provides resources for thinking about key aspects of television studies, outlines significant strands of critical work in the field, and includes activities and think points.
