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In "A boke made by John Fryth, prysoner in the Tower of London," John Frith presents a poignant exploration of faith, martyrdom, and the complexities of religious belief during the tumultuous Reformation period. Written while he was imprisoned for his heretical views, this work reflects Frith's profound understanding of Scripture and his unwavering commitment to the principles of Protestantism. His literary style combines theological argumentation with a deeply personal voice, eloquently e...

This Companion maps the world of pop and rock, pinpointing the most significant moments in its history and presenting the key issues involved in understanding popular culture's most vital art form. Expert writers chart the changing patterns in the production and consumption of popular music, the emergence of a vast industry with a turnover of billions and the rise of global stars from Elvis to Public Enemy, Nirvana to the Spice Girls. They trace the way new technologies - from the amplifie...

In 'Defiant Voices That Shattered Christendom – 4 Classic Protestant Reformation Texts,' readers will delve into a carefully curated selection of seminal works that encapsulate the fervor of the Protestant Reformation. The anthology presents a tapestry of ideas reflecting the revolutionary spirit that challenged the prevailing doctrines of the Catholic Church. These texts of varied literary styles articulate the urgency and passion of a transformative epoch, with each work distinguished by...

Made in Scotland: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, politics, culture, and musicology of twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music in Scotland. The volume consists of essays by local experts and leading scholars in Scottish music and culture, and covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of popular music in Scotland. Each essay provides adequate context so readers understand why the figure or genre unde...

Rock and Popular Music examines the relations between the policies and institutions which regulate contemporary popular music and the political debates, contradictions and struggles in which those musics are involved.International in its scope and conception, this innovative collection explores the reasons for and ways in which governments have sought either to support or prohibit popular music in Canada, Australia and Europe as well as the impact of broadcasting policies i...

Although polio left him wheelchair bound, Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office during the Great Depression and served as president during World War II. Elected four times, he spent thirteen years in the White House. How he led the country through tremendously difficult problems, much like the ones facing America today, makes for a timely and engrossing biography.

Set off on a wild journey through all 50 states to meet the furriest, fastest, fiercest, and most fascinating animals in the USAFrom grizzly bears in Alaska to flying squirrels in West Virginia, travel through 50 states with award-winning travel writer and animal enthusiast Lavanya Sunkara as she celebrates the creatures and habitats that make each state unique.This fully illustrated gift book bursts with vibrant illustrations that bring each animal and reg...

This fourth installment in the hilarious and highly illustrated full-color Superpower Field Guide series features Olenka, an ordinary eel. Olenka may be slimy, wiggly, and the color of mud, but never, ever underestimate an eel.Meet Olenka, an ordinary eel. Did I hear you say, “But aren’t eels just long slippery slimy fishy-things that . . . hmm . . . . Is there anything else to know about eels?” You bet your buttons there is!Sit back and hold on tight, beca...

Beavers, the first book in the new middle-grade nonfiction Superhero Field Guide series by Rachel Poliquin and award-winning illustrator Nicholas John Frith, is a delightfully informative, laugh-out-loud full-color look at the most unsuspecting of animal heroes, perfect for readers who like their facts served with a large dose of humor.Meet Elmer, an ordinary beaver. He may not be as mighty as a lion or as dangerous as a shark. He may be squat and brown. B...

Yule Logs: Longmans' Christmas Annual for 1898 is a captivating anthology that explores themes of adventure, morality, and the spirit of Christmas through an eclectic range of literary styles that defined the late Victorian era. This collection is a harmonious blend of thrilling narratives, each capturing the imagination and warmth associated with the festive season. The stories unfold in diverse settings, from the tempestuous seas to quaint countryside landscapes, providing readers with a...

One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 ...

Funny and fact-filled, MOLES is another installment in the SUPERPOWER FIELD GUIDES series by author Rachel Poliquin, featuring full-color illustrations by Nicholas John Frith that will engage readers with witty narration and fun visual elements, inspiring readers to dig deep and see the world, both above and below ground, with new eyes.Meet Rosalie, a common mole. The first thing you need to know about Rosalie is that she is shaped like a potato. Not a new potato, ...