Автор: Yogerst, Joe Название: 50 States, 1,000 Eats ISBN: 1426222823 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781426222825 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2574.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
- Which national park was America's first, and what hot-water features will you find there? - In which national park would you find rock formations called the Witch's Finger and the Devil's Armchair? - And what exactly is a saguaro, almost 2 million of which can be found in its namesake national park?
From the high peaks of the Rockies to the lows of Death Valley, from the Statue of Liberty in the East to the redwood forest of the West, and from the panoramic views of the Grand Canyon to getting up close and personal to wildlife in Yellowstone, Basher invites you to take a journey through some of the United States' most spectacular national parks, recreation areas, and preserves--and take in a few national monuments while you're at it! Paddle a canoe through the Everglades, zip down gypsum dunes at White Sands, and count the brown bears at Katmai. There's no end to the natural wonders you'll see. Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books make difficult concepts tangible, understandable, and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality, and story to each topic--a brilliant way to communicate science, history, and geography.
Автор: Yogerst Chris Название: From the Headlines to Hollywood: The Birth and Boom of Warner Bros. ISBN: 1442262451 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442262454 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 8659.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: More than any other studio, Warner Bros. used edgy, stylistic, and brutally honest films to construct a view of America that was different from the usual buoyant Hollywood fare. The studio took seriously Harry Warner's mandate that their films had a duty to educate and demonstrate key values of free speech, religious tolerance, and freedom of the press. This attitude was most aptly demonstrated in films produced by the studio between 1927 and 1941--a period that saw not only the arrival of sound in film but also the Great Depression, the rise of crime, and increased concern about fascism in the lead-up to World War II. In From the Headlines to Hollywood: The Birth and Boom of Warner Bros., Chris Yogerst explores how "the only studio with any guts" established the groundwork and perfected formulas for social romance dramas, along with gangster, war, espionage, and adventure films. In this book, the author discusses such films as The Public Enemy, Little Caesar, G-Men, The Life of Emile Zola, Angels with Dirty Faces, and Confessions of a Nazi Spy, illustrating the ways in which their plots truly were "ripped from the headlines." While much of what has been written about Warner Bros. has focused on the plots of popular films or broad overviews of the studio's output, this volume sets these in the larger context of the period, an era in which lighthearted fare competed with gritty realism. From the Headlines to Hollywood will appeal to readers with interests in film history, social history, politics, and entertainment.
Автор: Yogerst, Joe Название: 100 cities, 5,000 ideas ISBN: 1426221673 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781426221675 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 2758.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From the skyscrapers of New York City and the hustle of Marrakech to the foodie haven of Singapore and the natural wonders of Cape Town, discover the worlds 100 best cities to explore.
Описание: In this beautifully illustrated guide, discover 500 of the best tent, cabin, RV, and glamping campsites including opening dates, booking information, activity recommendations, sightseeing adventures, and more throughout national, state, and recreational parks in the United States and Canada.
