Encyclopedia of Weather & Climate

Posted on May 19, 2008 by cindyli106

Revised Edition.Michel Allaby. 2007
The Encyclopedia of Weather & Climate provides a comprehensive and well-illustrated reference work for weather. Even a casual reader perusing this two-volume work will be surprised at how fascinating and relevant many of the entries are. This reference places concise information on subjects like the mechanics of barometers, microbursts and solar energy [...]

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Projected Fears: Horror Films and American Culture

Posted on May 12, 2008 by cindyli106

Kendall Phillips admits in the dedication of his book to being a life-long fan of the horror genre. While non-fans may not identify with his preferences, most should find this an interesting work nonetheless. Phillips analyzes ten unusually popular and enduring horror films, beginning with 1931’s Dracula and concluding with 1999’s The Sixth Sense. He [...]

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