Philippa Wingate's Books

Finalist for the 2012 Edgar Award in the Best Critical/Biographical Category presented by the Mystery Writers of America In this extensive and authoritative study of over 300 films, Philippa Gates explores the "woman detective" figure from her pre-cinematic origins in nineteenth century detective fiction through her many incarnations throughout the history of Hollywood cinema. Through the lens of theories of gender, genre, and stardom and engaging with the critical concepts of performativity, masquerade, and feminism, Detecting Women analyzes constructions of the female investigator in the detective genre and focuses on the evolution of her representation from 1929 to today. While a popular assumption is that images of women have become increasingly positive over this period, Gates argues that the most progressive and feminist models of the female detective exist in mainstream film's more peripheral products such as 1930's B-picture and 1970's Blaxploitation films. Offering revisions and new insights into peripheral forms of mainstream film, Gates explores this space that allows a fantasy of resolution of social anxieties about crime and, more interestingly, gender, in the 20th and early 21st centuries. The author's innovative, engaging, and capacious approach to this important figure within feminist film history breaks new ground in the field of gender and film studies.

-- Written using clear and simple language -- ideal even for first-time computer users -- Improve your confidence and produce professional results.

Introduces the main features of Microsoft Windows software for personal computers, with step-by-step instructions for starting and stopping, using the mouse, word processing, dialog boxes, paintbrush, file manager, printing, and other applications.

Criminalization/Assimilation traces how Classical Hollywood films constructed America’s image of Chinese Americans from their criminalization as unwanted immigrants to their eventual acceptance when assimilated citizens, exploiting both America’s yellow peril fears about Chinese immigration and its fascination with Chinatowns. Philippa Gates examines Hollywood’s responses to social issues in Chinatown communities, primarily immigration, racism, drug trafficking, and prostitution, as well as the impact of industry factors including the Production Code and star system on the treatment of those subjects. Looking at over 200 films, Gates reveals the variety of racial representations within American film in the first half of the twentieth century and brings to light not only lost and forgotten films but also the contributions of Asian American actors whose presence onscreen offered important alternatives to Hollywood’s yellowface fabrications of Chinese identity and a resistance to Hollywood’s Orientalist narratives.

This book describes the everyday life of the Vikings, who terrorized Europe.

It is predicted that by 2001, some 450 million people will be using e-mail worldwide.

First Published in 1999. This fully updated second edition is an essential reference book that contains a wealth of resources and practical information relating to the education and care of children with special educational needs. Within its pages you will find an accessible, jargon-free overview of current SEN policies and how they affect parents, teachers and children; contact details of over 1,000 selected organizations, charities and services that exist to help the child with special educational needs; an extensive glossary of terms and medical conditions associated with special education; pointers to useful resources on the Internet; the names and addresses of Local Education Authorities, all of which can provide information on inclusive schooling; the names and addresses of over 1,800 special schools in the UK; and advice on how to make links with other professionals, to ensure all children with special educational needs are getting the attention to which they are entitled. Any teacher, teaching assistant, parent or carer of a child or children with special educational needs will find this book a useful companion.

A mega collection of the best ever jokes for the smartest ever kids.

Are you feeling lost in Cyberspace? Do you know the difference between the Net and the Web? Don't panic Internet for Beginners cuts through the technobabble surrounding the Internet and introduces it clearly and concisely. The book tells you exactly how to get connected to the Net, describes the hardware and software you will need, and helps you select a service provider. Once you are on-line, it shows you how to send e-mail, read the news, download files from around the world, and explore the World Wide Web.

Bert and Buster are on a mission to the Moon, but their rocket is full of creatures ready to make mischief. This is a book with intricate artwork offering an abundance of things to search for in each picture.

It is predicted that by 2001, some 450 million people will be using e-mail worldwide.

Looks at men and women whose discoveries and achievements have changed the world. Charts, diagrams and archival photographs provide detailed historical facts.

Looks at rulers throughout history, exploring their lives from coronations to funerals.

More great activities, games and things to make and do that will keep girls busy for hours on end. Perfect for any girl with a sense of fun and adventure. Featuring a fantastic foiled retro cover and brilliant illustrations and diagrams. From the imaginative to the practical: how to handle a hippo in a huff and be best mates with a vampire survive, to how to use sign language and toss the perfect pancake, there is something for every girl in this fantastic and fun-filled book.

At last, here is a book the no girl should be without; a book that guarantees hours of fun; a book that will encourage girls to turn off the TV and go and do something more interesting instead. In brief, here is a book that shows readers exactly how to be the best at everything! Who could resist? You can find out how to: keep a secret diary, make the ultimate playlist; encrypt your text messages; customize your mobile phone; customize your clothes; set up your own web page; do the perfect manicure; make a friendship bracelet; write a best-selling novel; teach a dog to fetch; make a time capsule; put up a tent; do a french plait; deal with a bully; and, predict the future. The entries include step-by-step instructions and diagrams to follow.

-- Useful advice to help readers develop their own ideas -- Step-by-step instructions explaining basic techniques with plenty of guidelines on correct equipment and materials

Explains how Windows works and some of its home and business applications.

An easy-to-read guide for kids jam-packed with smart, practical and fun things they can do to make a real difference to the future of the planet.

Introduces the Internet to beginners discussing how to access it, the hardware and software needed, how to select a service provider and how to use Internet applications.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to what's inside the body, written with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

This book explores the coronations, funerals, palaces & pastimes of the world''s most famous monarchs. Ri ch artwork reflects the wealth & luxury enjoyed by history''s rulers, while story sequences bring their actions & adventu res to life.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to animal camouflage written with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

This is a lively and complete guide to grooming for pre-teens and teens filled with brilliant ideas and lots of practical advice.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to waste disposal and recycling with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

Using simple text this mini book offers an introduction to electricity written with the aim of helping to answer children's questions. It is one of a series of books about the natural and scientific world which offers safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.

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