Ask a Bitter Man: the Best of 1984 - 1999

Ask a Bitter Man: the Best of 1984 - 1999
Author: Lance Norris
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2005-03-01
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 141162646X

Ask a Bitter Man, Vol. 1 is a small collection of Lance Norris' writings for Radio, TV, Film, Stage and Print from 1984 - 1999.

Was This Man a Genius?

Was This Man a Genius?
Author: Julie Hecht
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780375725203

Andy Kaufman defied explanation. But between 1978 and 1979, acclaimedNew Yorkershort story writer Julie Hecht attempted to arrange an interview with him, hoping to discover how he came to do what he did. The one-hour interview turned into innumerable surreal meetings and phone conversations with her subject; but she couldn't always tell when his act was on. Whether driving recklessly on icy roads, or drawing the author unaware into his schemes and dada-esque pranks on unsuspecting waiters and college students, Andy Kaufman never seemed to separate himself from his stage personality--or personalities.Was This Man a Genius?is the culmination of a series of bizarre, frequently hilarious meetings; In describing them Hecht, herself a master of wit and observation, illuminates the enigma of Andy Kaufman's work and life.

VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever 1999

VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever 1999
Author: Martin Connors
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1852
Release: 1999
Genre: Motion pictures
ISBN:

This comprehensive guide contains the most extensive listing of movies available on video--with 1,000 new movies, added categories, and more--plus a multitude of cross-referencing within its 13 primary indexes.

Gumshoes

Gumshoes
Author: Mitzi M. Brunsdale
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2006-04-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0313040885

The enormous explosion of crime fiction over the last decade means that more people are looking for a good mystery than ever before. This dictionary of fictional detectives helps readers learn about the series in which their favorite detectives are featured. Included are alphabetically arranged entries on roughly 150 fictional detectives, which provide information about the works in which the detective appears, the locales in which the detective operates, the detective's investigative methods, and other important information. Helpful bibliographical citations direct the reader to other interesting works. The volume closes with a selected, general bibliography; various appendices; and an extensive index. The enormous explosion of crime fiction over the last decade means that more people are looking for a good mystery than ever before. Many of the most popular mystery books appear in series, and these series feature carefully developed detectives.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1988-01
Genre:
ISBN:

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.

99 Novels

99 Novels
Author: Anthony Burgess
Publisher: New York : Summit Books
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1984
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Nineteen eighty-four

Nineteen eighty-four
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2022-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This is a dystopian social science fiction novel and morality tale. The novel is set in the year 1984, a fictional future in which most of the world has been destroyed by unending war, constant government monitoring, historical revisionism, and propaganda. The totalitarian superstate Oceania, ruled by the Party and known as Airstrip One, now includes Great Britain as a province. The Party uses the Thought Police to repress individuality and critical thought. Big Brother, the tyrannical ruler of Oceania, enjoys a strong personality cult that was created by the party's overzealous brainwashing methods. Winston Smith, the main character, is a hard-working and skilled member of the Ministry of Truth's Outer Party who secretly despises the Party and harbors rebellious fantasies.

ABA Journal

ABA Journal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1991-09
Genre:
ISBN:

The ABA Journal serves the legal profession. Qualified recipients are lawyers and judges, law students, law librarians and associate members of the American Bar Association.

Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Justice
Author: Steven M. Cox
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1544395477

Comprehensive, focused, and up-to-date, Juvenile Justice: A Guide to Theory, Policy, and Practice, Tenth Edition illustrates the practical realities of the juvenile justice system and the most current topics in the field. Students will learn about the history, process, and theories of the juvenile justice system, and gain access to the latest crime measurements while exploring important issues like community-based sanctions, treatment and rehabilitation, gangs, and international youth crime. Emphasizing evidence-based practices, bestselling authors Steven M. Cox, Jennifer M. Allen, and Robert D. Hanser guide readers through the methods and problems of the system and offer realistic insights for students interested in a career in juvenile justice. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Letter to Artists

Letter to Artists
Author: John Paul II
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781568543383

Meeting House Essays in a series of papers reflecting on the mystery, beauty and practicalities of the place of worship. This popular series was begun in 1991, and each resource focuses on a particular aspect of space, design or materials and how they relate to the liturgy.