Analyses more than 250 novels and 25 films and examines the extent to which they reflect the history, mores and manners of the period and the extent to which they reveal the ideas and attitudes of their authors and of the periods in which they were written. This book focuses on the nature and importance of the war at sea for the British.

A biography of controversial and flamboyant nineteenth century doctor Francis Tumblety. The doctor's exploits include arrests for complicity in the Lincoln assassination, for selling abortion drugs, for killing patients, and for indecent assault, and scrutiny as a possible suspect in the 'Jack the Ripper' murders.

Presents an examination of the groundbreaking 1960 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, including the story's origins in real-life graverobber Ed Gein. This book presents material from the script and how it was adapted from Robert Bloch's novel.

Visual novels are interactive fiction games in which players creatively control decisions and plot turning points. Endings alter according to the player's choices, providing a motivation to replay the game. This book describes the thematic and structural traits of a popular development within the realm of anime: series adapted from visual novels.

William Holden, a true leading man whose career spanned more than 40 years and included over 70 films and three Academy Award nominations, won an Oscar for his role in Stalag 17 and, after films like Sunset Boulevard , he became one of Hollywood's most powerful stars in the late 1950s. This biography covers his life and career.

Over the past years the field of Blake studies has profited from new discoveries about the life of Blake and his writings. This book examines the effect that Blake's mother's discovered Moravianism has had on our understanding of his poetry, and focuses on Moravianism and Swedenborgianism and their relation to his sexual politics.

Examines, explores and develops the evolutionary utopian ideas of H G Wells. This work begins with a detailed consideration of the types of individuals who could create and live in ideal societies, as well as the social, aesthetic and intellectual aspects of utopian life in Wells' novels.

Includes photographs that feature India's varied geography from snow-covered mountaintops to tropical rainforests. This title helps you learn about India's major cities, its disputed borders, foreign influences, and current challenges. It covers such topics as: India's many peoples; water and other natural resources; and, exotic wildlife.

Features photographs that depict India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school. This title covers such topics as: the history of India's struggle for independence; life in an Indian home; urban and rural areas; social problems such as unemployment and poverty; and, Indian customs.

Animal cells are the building materials of all creatures, from goldfish to Siberian tigers. Inside each cell are genes that help predict the animal's health, appearance, and performance. Through colourful photos, diagrams, and fact-filled stories, this title helps you find out how cells perform their wonders.

Who are we, really? We share traits with our parents, but our genetic makeup is unique. Each one of us is a one-and-only creation. Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, this title helps you to learn about genetics and see how the simple pea plant taught us the rules of inheritance.

Takes readers into the world of cross country and endurance competitions, which test the stamina, riding, and jumping abilities of the horse and rider. This text provides both history and rules of the sport. It features photographs and informative diagrams.

Explores the world of social activism. This book helps children to learn about the rights humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its people, and animals. It offers a look at what a just society is by examining such topics as poverty, racism, homelessness, and inequality.

From insects to elephants, every living thing on this planet is made up of cells, the tiny building blocks of plant and animal life. Each cell is alive - and each has work to do. What do cells look like? Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, this title lets you take a closer look at the amazing world of cell science.

Helps you explore ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colourful culture. This title covers such topics as: India's many religious sects; art and crafts; how to wrap a sari; festivals and wedding customs; theatre, dance, and food; and, a recipe for Indian ice cream.

Part of a series that covers the people and events of the Renaissance, this title surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture.

Suitable for young readers, this title covers Europe's cultural transformation from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. It features drawings that illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal changes and developments of this era. It investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men.

Introduces readers to the basics of the dressage competition, often referred to as 'horse ballet'. Suitable for horse-lovers, this title details the history and rules of the sport. It features photographs and informative diagrams.

All life starts with a set of instructions that can turn basic cells into hearts, tails, flower petals, or toenails. DNA is the amazing code of life that is found in every organism. Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, this title helps you learn how DNA is passed from cell to cell, controlling growth and change in all living things.

Part of a series that covers the people and events of the Renaissance, this title looks at the rise of trade, commerce, guilds, and the merchant and ruling classes in northern Europe.