Barry Brooker's Books

Beginning theory

An introduction to literary and cultural theory: Fourth edition

By: Peter Barry

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Beginning theory

An introduction to literary and cultural theory: Fourth edition

By: Peter Barry

Beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer readers the best single-volume introduction to the field. The bewildering variety of approaches, theorists and technical language is lucidly and expertly unravelled. Unlike many books which assume certain positions about the critics and the theories they represent, Beginning theory allows readers to develop their own ideas once first principles and concepts have been grasped. The book has been updated for this edition and includes a new introduction, expanded chapters, and an overview of the subject ('Theory after "Theory"') which maps the arrival of new 'isms' since the second edition appeared in 2002 and the third edition in 2009.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

342

Publisher

Manchester University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1526121808

ISBN 13

9781526121806

Hall of Mirrors

The Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the Uses-and Misuses-of History

By: Barry J. Eichengreen

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Hall of Mirrors

The Great Depression, the Great Recession, and the Uses-and Misuses-of History

By: Barry J. Eichengreen

A brilliantly conceived dual-track account of the two greatest economic crises of the last century and their consequences"--

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

521

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0190621079

ISBN 13

9780190621070

Anglo-Catholic in Religion

T.S. Eliot and Christianity

By: Barry Spurr

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Anglo-Catholic in Religion

T.S. Eliot and Christianity

By: Barry Spurr

Barry Spurr's eagerly-awaited, definitive study of T.S. Eliot's Anglo-Catholic belief and practice shows how the poet is religion shaped his life and work for almost forty years, until his death in 1965. The author examines Eliot's formal adoption of Anglo-Catholicism, in 1927, as the culmination of his intellectual, cultural, artistic, spiritual and personal development to that point. This book presents the first detailed analysis of the unique influence that Anglo-Catholicismis doctrinal and devotional principles, and its social teaching, had on Eliot's poetry, plays, prose and personal life. An informed presentation and discussion of Anglo-Catholicism at the time of Eliot's conversion and through the subsequent decades of his Christian faith and practice. Significant new material from correspondence and diaries which sheds light on Eliot's thought, poetry and prose. This book is essential reading for all scholars and readers of T.S. Eliot and his circle; for students and devotees ofAnglo-Catholicism, and scholars of the interaction between literature and theology, especially in the twentieth century. It will also be of use to senior and Honours-level undergraduates and postgraduate research students working in the fields of Modernism and its principles and belief systems, and for students of religion, especially Western Christianity and Anglicanism.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

342

Publisher

Lutterworth Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0718840232

ISBN 13

9780718840235

Pimple's Progress

Fred Evans, Britain's First Film Comedy Star

By: Barry Anthony

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Pimple's Progress

Fred Evans, Britain's First Film Comedy Star

By: Barry Anthony

In 1915, British moviegoers voted Fred Evans second only to Charles Chaplin as their favorite film comedian. Appearing as the roguish and anarchic "Pimple," Fred made 200 silent movies between 1910 and 1922, running amok in frantic chases and sending-up current events and fashions. With a rich family heritage in pantomime and music hall, Evans introduced a satirical approach to filmmaking, frequently lampooning the recently introduced feature films. Pimple's burlesques deflated the seriousness of such productions, providing subversive support for audiences adjusting to the the new form. But continual mockery of themes, acting styles and film techniques did not endear him to all. Changing public tastes and industry disapproval eventually resulted in an end to Evans' screen appearances and a return to the stage. As Evans has been almost entirely sidelined by film historians, this is the first book-length biography of him. It places Evans not only in a film context but within the wider entertainment and social perspectives of his time. Amongst topics discussed are the beginnings of the star system, war propaganda, the growth of film fandom and concerns about the influence of cinema on children.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

209

Publisher

McFarland

Published Date

ISBN 10

1476646473

ISBN 13

9781476646473

Dictionary of Visual Discourse

A Dialectical Lexicon of Terms

By: Barry Sandywell

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Dictionary of Visual Discourse

A Dialectical Lexicon of Terms

By: Barry Sandywell

This substantial and ambitious dictionary explores the languages and cultures of visual studies. It provides the basis for understanding the foundations and motivations of current theoretical and academic discourse, as well as the different forms of visual culture that have come to organize everyday life. The book is firmly placed in the context of the 'visual turn' in contemporary thought. It has been designed as an interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary introduction to the vocabularies and grammars of visuality that inform thinking in the arts and humanities today. It also offers insight into the philosophical frameworks which underpin the field of visual culture. A central theme that runs throughout the entries is the task of moving away from a narrow understanding of visuality inherited from traditional philosophy toward a richer cultural and multi-sensorial philosophy of concrete experience. The dictionary incorporates intertextual links that encourage readers to explore connections between major themes, theories and key figures in the field. In addition the author's introduction provides a comprehensive and critical introduction which documents the significance of the visual turn in contemporary theory and culture. It is accompanied by an extensive bibliography and further reading list. As both a substantive academic contribution to this growing field and a useful reference tool, this book offers a theoretical introduction to the many languages of visual discourse. It will be essential reading for graduate students and scholars in visual studies, the sociology of visual culture, cultural and media studies, philosophy, art history and theory, design, film and communication studies.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

723

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1317151062

ISBN 13

9781317151067

The Blue Banner

The Presbyterian Church of Saint David and Presbyterian Witness in Halifax

By: Barry Cahill,Laurence DeWolfe,Murray Alary

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Blue Banner

The Presbyterian Church of Saint David and Presbyterian Witness in Halifax

By: Barry Cahill,Laurence DeWolfe,Murray Alary

The Blue Banner is a case study of the survival of historic denominationalism grounded in resistance to church union. It traces the origins and near demise of Presbyterianism in Nova Scotia and the development of Saint David's from its beginnings as a new congregation and the only site of Presbyterian witness in metropolitan Halifax. The authors look at various aspects of congregational life - corporate structure and governance, education, worship and music, volunteerism, mission and outreach, and stewardship of the historic site and building that has been home to Saint David's since the beginning.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

567

Publisher

McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published Date

ISBN 10

0773578307

ISBN 13

9780773578302

Sedimentology of Shale

Study Guide and Reference Source

By: Paul E. Potter,J. Barry Maynard,Wayne A. Pryor

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sedimentology of Shale

Study Guide and Reference Source

By: Paul E. Potter,J. Barry Maynard,Wayne A. Pryor

We wrote Sedimentology of Shale primarily because we lacked a handy, reasonably comprehensive source of information and ideas about shales for students in our sedimentology program. It was also our feeling that the time for shales to receive more study had finally arrived. Sedimentology of Shale also seems very timely because today more sedimentologists are interested in shales. Certainly in the last five years the pace of shale research has no ticeably quickened because the role of shales as important sources of oil, gas, heavy metals and as a long understudied part of the earth's geologic his tory has been recognized. Noteworthy developments include the elucida tion of the importance of trace fossils in shales, the discovery of thick sequences of overpressured shales in regions such as the Gulf Coast (which have important implications for hydrocarbon migration and faulting), the ex tension of the principles of metamorphic facies to the realm of low tempera ture diagenesis by study of the organic matter in shales, and shales as ul timate sources for mineral deposits. Accordingly, we decided it was timely to write a book on shales. In one respect, however, ours is an unusual book. Most books in geology are produced after one or two decades of progress have been made in a field and attempt to summarize and evaluate that progress.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

327

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1461299810

ISBN 13

9781461299813

Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support

Principles and Practice

By: Glenn P. Gravlee,Richard F. Davis,John Hammon,Barry Kussman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support

Principles and Practice

By: Glenn P. Gravlee,Richard F. Davis,John Hammon,Barry Kussman

Offering a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the complexities of CPB, the 4th Edition of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support: Principles & Practice remains the gold standard in the field. This edition brings you fully up to date with every aspect of cardiopulmonary bypass, including new information on management of pediatric patients, CPB’s role with minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, mechanical circulatory support, miniaturized circuits and CPB, sickle cell disease and CPB management, and much more. A newly expanded title reflects the rapidly evolving nature of extracorporeal technology, encompassing both short-term and long-term forms of cardiac and pulmonary support.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1596

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published Date

ISBN 10

149633003X

ISBN 13

9781496330031

Your Success in the Retail Business (Collection)

By: Richard Hammond,Barry R. Berman

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Your Success in the Retail Business (Collection)

By: Richard Hammond,Barry R. Berman

A new collection filled with winning ideas and strategies for improving¿ your sucess in the retail business... 2¿authoritative books, now in a convenient e-format, at a great price! Smart Retail, the world's #1 guide to retail success, complete with crucial, up-to-date insights--including new case studies, ideas, strategies, and tactics from today's best retailers, like TopShop, IKEA, and Best Buy. Covering everything from creating the ultimate retail experience to understanding the customer and the importance of motivated workers, this is the book that will equip managers, team-workers, retail entrepreneurs and indeed anybody who sells direct to customers, with practical winning ideas and strategies.¿ Competing in Tough Times brings together the powerful new strategies that world-class retailers, like Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Nordstrom, are using today to survive--and thrive--in a brutally unforgiving retail environment. Internationally respected retail management expert Barry Berman shows retailers and their suppliers exactly how to build effective strategies based on cost and differentiation, plan and implement those strategies, and measure the results.¿Berman offers detailed coverage of implementing strategies based on becoming the low-cost provider and minimizing product proliferation; enhancing the service experience; developing and maintaining a strong private label program; and more. From world-renowned experts Richard Hammond and Barry Berman.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

611

Publisher

FT Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0133577716

ISBN 13

9780133577716

The British Invasion

By: Barry Miles

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The British Invasion

By: Barry Miles

Examines the British influences on American culture between 1964 and 1969, discussing rock bands such as The Beatles, the Yardbirds, supermodel Twiggy and Mary Quant minidresses, James Bond films, and more.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

312

Publisher

Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published Date

ISBN 10

1402769768

ISBN 13

9781402769764

Fighter Boy

Life as a Battle of Britain Pilot

By: Barry Sutton

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Fighter Boy

Life as a Battle of Britain Pilot

By: Barry Sutton

The Battle of Britain memoir of Hurricane pilot Barry Sutton, DFC.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

232

Publisher

Amberley Publishing Limited

Published Date

ISBN 10

1445612240

ISBN 13

9781445612249

The Leadership Challenge

By: James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Leadership Challenge

By: James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner

When it was initially written in 1987, few could have predicted that The Leadership Challenge would become one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. Now, faced with the new challenges of our unpredictable global business environment, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner--two of the country's premier leadership experts--have completely revised and updated their classic book. Building on the knowledge base of their previous books, the third edition of The Leadership Challenge is grounded in extensive research and based on interviews with all kinds of leaders at all levels in public and private organizations from around the world. In this edition, the authors emphasize that the fundamentals of leadership are the same today as they were in the 1980s, and as they've probably been for centuries. In that sense, nothing's new. Leadership is not a fad. While the content of leadership has not changed, the context has-and in some cases, changed dramatically.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

497

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

0787964212

ISBN 13

9780787964214

Rails

A Guide to Rails, Crakes, Gallinules and Coots of the World

By: Barry Taylor

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Rails

A Guide to Rails, Crakes, Gallinules and Coots of the World

By: Barry Taylor

This is a guide to rails, a relatively homogeneous family of birds spread throughout the world. Barry Taylor and Ber van Perlo have described and illustrated 145 species of rails, including two that are newly described, and also ten that are recently extinct and two that are almost certainly extinct. The book, based on up-to-date references and on new observations, is the first to give comprehensive information on field identification (including voice), covering all species and races for which details are known. It is also the first to provide descriptions of the immature and juvenile plumages of many species. The authors provide a detailed summary of current knowledge of all aspects of rail biology and their often complex behaviour, social structure, and family life. They explain how such apparently poorly flying birds can undertake intercontinental migrations and are such widespread and successful colonists of remote oceanic islands. They also discuss the remarkable ease and speed with which species on such islands have evolved into flightless forms in the absence of predators, a fact that has led to the rapid extinction of numerous island taxa following the arrival of man. Rail habitats are fast disappearing, say the authors, and many rails become endangered before enough is known about them to plan effective conservation measures. The book provides information on distribution, status, habitat requirements, and current threats, and it gives conservation priorities for threatened species.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

601

Publisher

A&C Black

Published Date

ISBN 10

140813537X

ISBN 13

9781408135372

The Great Mosque of Damascus

Studies on the Makings of an Ummayyad Visual Culture

By: Finbarr Barry Flood

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Great Mosque of Damascus

Studies on the Makings of an Ummayyad Visual Culture

By: Finbarr Barry Flood

A detailed and well-illustrated study of the history, architecture and symbolism of the early 8th-century mosque. The heavily annotated text includes analyses of the mosque's mosaic, interior decoration, clock and colonnade and broader discussions of the ambiguous meaning of the mosque's decorations, the topography of early medieval cities and the visual culture of Muslim architecture.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

438

Publisher

BRILL

Published Date

ISBN 10

9004116389

ISBN 13

9789004116382

Crazyball

Sports Scandals, Superstitions, and Sick Plays

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Crazyball

Sports Scandals, Superstitions, and Sick Plays

By: Barry Wilner,Ken Rappoport

Crazyball is a look at the wild, unusual, unimaginable, funny, and downright strange occurrences in sports. Barry Wilner and Ken Rappoport take us from the worst teams in history to sports’ craziest superstitions, wackiest pranks, and ultimate blown calls. This book is filled with moments that will make you laugh, shake your head in wonderment, lose your breath, or simply ask: “Really?!”

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

235

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1589799135

ISBN 13

9781589799134

Jim Crow

A Historical Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic

By: Nikki Brown,Barry M. Stentiford

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Jim Crow

A Historical Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic

By: Nikki Brown,Barry M. Stentiford

This one-volume reference work examines a broad range of topics related to the establishment, maintenance, and eventual dismantling of the discriminatory system known as Jim Crow. Many Americans imagine that African Americans' struggle to achieve equal rights has advanced in a linear fashion from the end of slavery until the present. In reality, for more than six decades, African Americans had their civil rights and basic human rights systematically denied in much of the nation. Jim Crow: A Historical Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic sheds new light on how the systematic denigration of African Americans after slavery-known collectively as "Jim Crow"-was established, maintained, and eventually dismantled. Written in a manner appropriate for high school and junior high students as well as undergraduate readers, this book examines the period of Jim Crow after slavery that is often overlooked in American history curricula. An introductory essay frames the work and explains the significance and scope of this regrettable period in American history. Written by experts in their fields, the accessible entries will enable readers to understand the long hard road before the inception of the Civil Rights Movement in the 20th century while also gaining a better understanding of the experiences of minorities in the United States-African Americans, in particular.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

484

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 13

9798216106708

Super Brainy Puzzles

By: Charles Barry Townsend

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Super Brainy Puzzles

By: Charles Barry Townsend

Although referring to Townsend's The World's Most Challenging Puzzles, this quote is applicable to his entire puzzle canon. If you enjoy pitting yourself against the most challenging puzzles in existence and are a glutton for punishment, then one or all of these books are for you. Take your pick among "The World's Trickiest", "Super Brainy", "Most Perplexing", "Most Incredible", "Greatest", "Most Amazing", "Toughest", "Most Baffling", "Most Challenging", and "Best". Choose from any of the ten, or all ten, and see how you stand up against Charles Barry Townsend -- "the Professor of Perplexing Puzzles".

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

100

Publisher

Sterling Publishing (NY)

Published Date

ISBN 10

0806938986

ISBN 13

9780806938981

Book's by Barry Brooker

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email