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A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
Author : Bea Joseph
Publisher :
Page : 1144 pages
File Size : 50,23 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Biography
ISBN :
A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines.
Author : Halbert W. Hall
Publisher : Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 46,46 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Literary Criticism
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Author : Betty Rosenberg
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 34,59 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Fiction
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Author : Stephen J. Spignesi
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 20,80 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806523996
An invaluable addition to the Citadel 100 series that ranks the most prominent Italian figures in history--from the Chairman of the Board to the Mayor of New York City Now more than ever, Americans have entered into a passionate love affair with all things Italian, from the world-changing adventures of Christopher Columbus to the drama of opera to Italian cinema to the epic family saga of The Sopranos. The Italian 100 chronicles the rich legacy of Italians and Italian-Americans in a ranking of the most influential 100 and the enduring nature of their contributions. The giants who immeasurably changed the size and shape of our world--Galileo (ranked #1), Christopher Columbus (#2), and Marconi (#3)--grace the top of the list, while artistic and literary giants such as Michaelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Petrarch, and Dante feature prominently. Also profiled are the brilliant (and sometimes despotic) political leaders such as Niccolo Machiavelli, Lorenzo de' Medici, Garibaldi, Rudolph Giuliani, and Benito Mussolini, and geniuses of music, theater, and film such as Vivaldi, Puccini, Pavarotti, Fellini, Scorcese, and Sinatra. The Italian 100 also highlights less-familiar figures who have left legacies of equal magnitude, such as Guido of Arezzo, who invented the musical staff: Leonardo Fibonacci, who introduced Arabic numerals to the Western world, Saint Fabiola, the Roman matron credited with cofounding the first public hospital in Western Europe; and Bartolommeo Cristofori, inventor of the modern piano. Part cultural companion, part historical reference, and part celebration, The Italian 100 is a fresh and sometimes controversial look at a people who, throughout more than fifteencenturies, have had an enormous and profound effect on every aspect of the modern world.
Author : Michael Burgess
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 46,83 MB
Release : 2002-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
An annotated list of reference works in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction.
Author : Mark A. Fabrizi
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 24,92 MB
Release : 2023-12-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1538166054
Stories of vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, goblins, mummies, and other supernatural creatures have existed for time immemorial, and scary stories are among the earliest types of fiction ever recorded. Historical Dictionary of Horror Literature is an invaluable aid in studying horror literature, including influential authors, texts, terms, subgenres, and literary movements. This book contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries covering authors, subgenres, tropes, awards, organizations, and important terms related to horror. Historical Dictionary of Horror Literature is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about horror literature.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 41,25 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Fantasy fiction
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Author : Jack Seabrook
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 33,56 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780879725914
Brown (1906-1972) was a popular and respected author of more than 20 mysteries and science fiction novels (The Fabulous Clipjoint, won the 1948 Edgar Award for best mystery novel). This study looks closely at his work and chronicles his unusual life. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Cosette N. Kies
Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 16,77 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Literary Criticism
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Author : Neil Barron
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 32,46 MB
Release : 2004-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
This classic work is an essential tool for collection development, research, reference, and readers' advisory work."--BOOK JACKET.