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Film theory & criticismFebruary 2014The Encyclopedia of British Film
Fourth edition
by Edited by Brian McFarlane
With well over 6,300 articles, including over 500 new entries, this fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is a fully updated invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies and this fourth edition will be an essential work of reference for enthusiasts interested in the history of British cinema, and for universities and libraries.
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October 2018Weihnachten mit Punkt Punkt Punkt
Achtzehn eigenwillige Weihnachtsgeschichten
by Herausgegeben von Gärtner, Marcus; Redaktion Fischer, Dinah Sophie; Beiträge von Korn, Carmen; Beiträge von Fuchs, Kirsten; Beiträge von Rubinowitz, Tex; Beiträge von Bergmann, Renate; Beiträge von König, Ralf; Beiträge von Raether, Till; Beiträge von Zylka, Jenni; Beiträge von Neft, Anselm; Beiträge von Jakob, Valerie; Beiträge von Strunk, Heinz; Beiträge von Stricker, Sven; Beiträge von Fricke, Lucy; Beiträge von Sterblich, Ulrike; Beiträge von Canal, Anne von; Beiträge von Schmidt, Jochen; Beiträge von Rehlein, Susann; Beiträge von Schulz, Frank; Beiträge von Klein, Georg
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Children's & YAAugust 2020Children of the Benin Kingdom
by Dinah Orji
In the ancient forest, four friends uncover a dangerous secret… Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fellow villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes unwell he knows it's time to reveal to Ada her true heritage - a closely kept secret that has so far protected his daughter from her enemies. Ada must now travel deep into the forest to discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin and use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on an incredible journey which tests her strengths to their limit with just her close friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her. An immersive adventure story for any child who enjoys being transported to another world, this short novel also fits well with the increasing interest in African fiction and children's stories that are inclusive, diverse and explore a greater range of cultures, stories and settings.
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Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writersThe Plants of Middle-earth: Botany and Sub-creation
Gender Impersonation, Captivity, and the Writing of History
by Dinah Hazell (author)
A new path for exploring the culture and values of Tolkien’s Middle-earth“Rather than inventing an alien world into which human and familiar characters are introduced, as in science fiction, Tolkien created a natural environment that is also home to ‘supernatural’ beings and elements, as in medieval works like Beowulf. The Shire is always the touchstone to which the hobbits return mentally and against which they (and we) measure the rest of Middle-earth. By creating a sense of familiarity and belonging early and then in each of the cultures encountered, we can meet ‘others’ without feeling estranged.” —from the IntroductionBeautifully illustrated with dozens of original full-color and black-and-white drawings, The Plants of Middle-earth connects readers visually to the world of Middle-earth, its cultures and characters and the scenes of their adventures. Tolkien’s use of flowers, herbs, trees, and other flora creates verisimilitude in Middle-earth, with the flora serving important narrative functions. This botanical tour through Middle-earth increases appreciation of Tolkien’s contribution as preserver and transmitter of English cultural expression, provides a refreshing and enlivening perspective for approaching and experiencing Tolkien’s text, and allows readers to observe his artistry as sub-creator and his imaginative life as medievalist, philologist, scholar, and gardener.The Plants of Middle-earth draws on biography, literary sources, and cultural history and is unique in using botany as the focal point for examining the complex network of elements that comprise Tolkien’s creation. Each chapter includes the plants’ description, uses, history, and lore, which frequently lead to their thematic and interpretive implications. The book will appeal to general readers, students, and teachers of Tolkien as well as to those with an interest in plant lore and botanical illustration.
