During World War II, navies developed low-visibility camouflage for their ships on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. The result reduced visibility by blending in with the sea or confusing the identity of a ship by applying more obtrusive patterns. In this new book by maritime artist Malcolm Wright, both the official and unofficial paint schemes that adorned ships of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth are depicted in detail, along with discussion on changes of armament and electronics tha...

This anthology of hard-to-find primary documents provides a solid overview of the foundations of American media studies. Focusing on mass communication and society and how this research fits into larger patterns of social thought, this valuable collection features key texts covering the media studies traditions of the Chicago school, the effects tradition, the critical theory of the Frankfurt school, and mass society theory. Where possible, articles are reproduced in their entirety to pres...

Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition) is an illustrious anthology offering a haunting exploration of gothic and supernatural literature. This collection carefully curates a diverse range of literary styles, from eerie tales of the macabre to folktale-inspired narratives, embodying the rich traditions of the supernatural genre. Standout pieces invite readers into ominous landscapes and chilling scenarios, showcasing thematic depths in fear, intrigue, and the unexplainable mysteries of ...

Dive into the shadows with 'Creatures of the Night (Boxed Set Edition),' an anthology that explores the seductive allure of the supernatural across centuries and continents. This carefully curated collection spans the literary spectrum, offering gothic horror, eerie folklore, and evocative narratives that captivate the imagination. Without attributing any single piece by name, the anthology thrums with chilling yet enchanting tales that delve into the depths of human fear and fascination w...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Vampires and werewolves have existed alongside humans since antiquity, or at least the tales of them. Reawaken the fear, the dread and the obsession with the creatures of the night with this meticulously edited collection of the greatest horror classics of all time: Vampires: The Vampyre (John William Polidori) Dracula (Bram Stoker) Dracula's Guest (Bram Stoker) Clarimonde (Théophile Gautier) Carmilla (Sheridan Le Fanu) Vikram and the Vampire (Sir Richard Francis Burton) The Vampire (Jan N...

'Tales of Vampires & Werewolves' is a meticulously curated anthology that emerges as a crucial intersection for the exploration of gothic horror and supernatural fiction. Spanning across centuries and continents, the collection showcases a rich tableau of stylistic diversity from macabre historical narratives to eerie folkloristic tales. These pieces collectively trace the evolution of vampiric and lycanthropic lore within the literary panorama, gracefully weaving the palpable tension and ...

The Centennial Library is an essential collection of timeless masterpieces from various genres and eras. This carefully chosen selection spans the vast landscape of world literature, offering readers a timeless journey through the most influential and enduring works: Hamlet (Shakespeare) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Don Quixote (Miguel de Cervantes) Paradise Lost (John Milton) Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) Emma (Jane Austen) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Bront...