If Texas wheeler-dealer J.T. Stubbs has anything to say about it, his new Christian-themed supermall won't be stopped by anyone out of time, space...or a holier place.

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #43. If this isn’t the best issue we had to date, it’s pretty darn close. Lots of great tales are packed into this one—including not one, but two mystery novels (by Edwin Balmer and Nicholas Carter), three shorter mysteries (including a major new novelet by Robert Lopresti, a great reprint by Victoria Weisfeld, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles). On the science fiction side, we have an amazing set of stories by Daniel Marcus, Isa...

Timeless tales of saints and scoundrels, sinners and seekers, all from epic fantasy and space opera worlds that are both alien and hauntingly familiar.In worlds ranging from the distant past to the end of time, the characters in these stories seek solace, meaning, and redemption as they struggle with what it means to be human.Sometimes funny, sometimes dark and edgy, these stories showcase Marcus' original voice and scrupulous attention to detail. Beautifully told in a rang...

A new breed of journalists came to the fore in post-revolutionary America--fiercely partisan, highly ideological, and possessed of a bold sense of vocation and purpose as they entered the fray of political debate. Often condemned by latter-day historians and widely seen in their own time as a threat to public and personal civility, these colorful figures emerge in this provocative new book as the era's most important agents of political democracy. Through incisive portraits of the most inf...

A New Day Starts Tomorrow follows 13-year-old John as he navigates the perils of high school in his journey to become a man.As John looks back over the events that shaped him, he remembers the important things he learned, and his gratitude to those who taught him the hard lessons that allowed him to become the man he wanted to be—personally, academically, and as an athlete.The story begins with John hearing about the destruction of the high school he attended thirty years e...

Local Television: Histories, Communities, and Aesthetics offers critical analyses of an expansive range of practices, policies, and debates in local television histories from the United States. Television is typically perceived as a commercial and/or national form of communication with the potential to reach millions of viewers. Yet, from the earliest years of television through the present, communities have participated in the production of television, creating media relevant to ...

Contemporary Documentary offers a rich survey of the rapidly expanding landscape of documentary film, television, video, and new media. The collection of original essays addresses the emerging forms, popular genres, and innovative approaches of the digital era.The anthology highlights geographically and thematically diverse examples of documentaries that have expanded the scope and impact of non-fiction cinema and captured the attention of global audiences over the past th...

This is a satirical/historical novel of the life of a fictional Soviet era artist, Vladimir Daniilovich Myukis who was orphaned during the Second World War. By the early 1950s, Myukis now in a street gang of war orphans was arrested by the police for vandalism. The vandalism consisted of drawing large pictures of elephants on the bombed out buildings in hisw native city of Novogrudok in what is now Belarus. The arresting officers realized that Myukis had real art ability so they sent him t...

"Chimneys & Fireplaces" by Ara Marcus Daniels is an insightful exploration into the world of chimney and fireplace design, maintenance, and safety. The book delves into the historical significance of these architectural features, highlighting their evolution from simple flues to complex heating systems. Daniels combines practical advice with aesthetic considerations, making it a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, and builders alike. The detailed illustrations and expert tips gui...

Fear and self-doubt can hold you back from achieving your goals, pursuing new opportunities, and living the life you truly want. "How to Overcome Fear - Conquer Doubt and Take Action" is your guide to breaking free from these barriers and developing the courage to move forward with confidence. This empowering book provides practical tools, inspiring insights, and proven strategies to help you face your fears, overcome doubt, and take bold steps toward the future you envision.Fear i...

Media Literacy: Keys to Interpreting Media Messages offers a critical approach that will enable students to better understand the information, messages, ideologies and entertainment factors conveyed through the channels of mass communication—print, photography, film, radio, television, and digital media. Part I presents a theoretical framework for the critical analysis of media text. Part II gives students the opportunity to apply this methodological framework to a variety of media...

"Behind-the-scenes" stories of ranting directors, stingy producers, temperamental actors, and the like have fascinated us since the beginnings of film and television. Today, magazines, websites, television programs, and DVDs are devoted to telling tales of trade lore—from on-set antics to labor disputes. The production of media has become as storied and mythologized as the content of the films and TV shows themselves.Production Studies is the first volume...