Described as 'arguably the most influential Australian art critic of the last half of the twentieth century', Alan McCulloch's work-as illustrator, critic, gallery director and author-reflected on and documented much of this era of visual art in Australia. As critic for the Melbourne Herald from 1951 to 1982 McCulloch was fundamental in the nascent careers of those who were to become some of Australia's most famous artists. His monumental Encyclopedia of Australia Art, first published in 1...

What if a shadow could turn into a dinosaur… a dog… or a brand-new discovery waiting on your child's bedroom wall?Once Upon a Shadow is a magical, curiosity-filled picture book for children ages 3–7 — blending bedtime comfort, imaginative storytelling, and early STEM exploration into one unforgettable experience. Inspired by the joyful shadow-animal scenes found throughout the book's illustrated pages, this story gently guides little readers into a world wh...

C. Rodney James provides a starting point for the beginner as well as a current summary of the state of small-bore rifles, ammunition, and shooting for intermediate shooters. Small-Bore Rimfire Rifles also points the way for those who want to venture into the more rarefied regions of upper-level competitive, benchrest, and long-range varmint shooting, plus that eternal search for the perfect rifle.James packs his book with tested tips, tactics, and techniques for small-bor...

Whether its parental, platonic, or passionate, we all experience love at some point in our lives―as well as all the ups and downs that go along with it, from blissful to agonizing. In all of its myriad forms, love has been one of the greatest inspirations for poetry for as long as there have been poets, because its abundance, or lack thereof, profoundly impacts our lives in ways that are otherwise difficult to articulate.This collection of thoughtful and heartfelt poems speaks with...

A beautifully illustrated children’s story that teaches early STEM concepts through the magic of light and shadow. Young readers explore how shadows change and transform with different hand movement into beautiful animals while developing observation skills, listening comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary, and emotional awareness. Perfect for ages 3–7.

How do bureaucracies remember? The conventional view is that institutional memory is static and singular, the sum of recorded files and learned procedures. There is a growing body of scholarship that suggests contemporary bureaucracies are failing at this core task. This Element argues that this diagnosis misses that memories are essentially dynamic stories. They reside with people and are thus dispersed across the array of actors that make up the differentiated polity. Drawing on four pol...

Power couples aren't a modern phenomenon. The greatest American couple ever to have served America in a public capacity was the country's fourth president, James Madison, and his wife, who is considered to be our "first, First Lady," Dolley Madison.In his heartwarming, lively, and accessible book Dolley and James Madison: An Unlikely Love Story that Saved America, Rodney K. Smith, who directs the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, chronicles two remarkable...

More than 200 years later, James Madison’s message still rings true: There is no liberty without faith.James Madison was a man of quiet faith who was also intellectually inspired in miraculous ways. Often called the Father of the Constitution, Madison believed rights of conscience were gifts of God, and he was thoroughly committed to establishing a nation conceived in liberty.Throughout his life, thousands of seemingly insignificant events and decisions eve...

He won a date on national television. He should have been in prison.In 1978, Rodney Alcala charmed millions as a contestant on The Dating Game. Handsome, intelligent, and quick-witted, he won over the bachelorette with ease. But behind his winning smile lurked a sadistic killer who had already murdered multiple women—and would kill again.How did a serial predator end up on a television soundstage?The Dating Game Killer:...

Francis Ford Coppola's career has spanned five decades, from low budget films he produced in the early 1960s to more personal films of recent years. Because of the tremendous popular success of The Godfather and the tremendous critical success of its sequel, Coppola is considered to be one of the best directors of all time.The entries in this encyclopedia focus on all aspects of Coppola's work—from his early days with producer Roger Corman to his films as the director of the 1970s....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He won a date on national television. He should have been in prison.In 1978, Rodney Alcala charmed millions as a contestant on The Dating Game. Handsome, intelligent, and quick-witted, he won over the bachelorette with ease. But behind his winning smile lurked a sadistic killer who had already murdered multiple women—and would kill again.How did a serial predator end up on a television s...

What can possibly account for the strange state of affairs in professional sports today? There are billionaire owners and millionaire players, but both groups are constantly squabbling over money. Many pro teams appear to be virtual "cash machines," generating astronomical annual revenues, but their owners seem willing to uproot them and move to any city willing to promise increased profits. At the same time, mayors continue to cook up "sweetheart deals" that lavish benefits on wealthy tea...