wyszukanych pozycji: 6
Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America
ISBN: 9798765114155 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society.
Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple as well as best-selling books such as Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret, titles in the... Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivat...
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151,24 zł |
The Three of Them
ISBN: 9781624204890 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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45,38 zł |
In A Family Way: Stories
ISBN: 9781937677992 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. In A Family Way is a collection of short stories that center around the idea of family, both in its traditional form, as in "No Running" and "An Impulse Buy" and its more contemporary, non-traditional form, as in the case of a stepfather teaching his stepdaughter to drive in "All the Different Dangers of Cars" or the more absurd, hyperrealistic presentation of a family who cases houses while looking at Christmas lights in "Displays." In either mode, In A Family Way captures the tension, humor and love found in families.
In A Family Way is a collection of short stories that center around the idea of family, both in its traditional form, as in "No Running" and "An Impul...
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68,13 zł |
Lifelong Learning: Stories
ISBN: 9781986255967 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 166 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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72,45 zł |
Make 'em Laugh!: American Humorists of the 20th and 21st Centuries
ISBN: 9781440829949 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 322 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. This unprecedented look at the history of satire in America showcases the means by which our society is informed by humor from the way we examine the news, to how we communicate with each other, to what we seek out for entertainment. From biographical information to critical reception of material and personalities, the book features humorists from both literary and popular culture settings spanning the past 100 years. Through its 180 entries, this comprehensive volume covers a range of artists individuals such as Joan Rivers, Hunter S. Thompson, and Chris Rock and topics,... This unprecedented look at the history of satire in America showcases the means by which our society is informed by humor from the way we examine t... |
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411,86 zł |
Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America
ISBN: 9781440843945 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 289 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple as well as best-selling books such as Are You There, God? It's Me Margaret, titles in the Harry Potter series, and various books by bestselling novelist Stephen King have all been on the banned books list. What was the content that got them banned, who wanted them banned, and did the ban have the desired effect of minimizing the number of people who read the title--or did it have the opposite effect, inadvertently creating an even... Books ranging from classics such as A Farewell to Arms, Lord of the Rings, The Catcher in the Rye, and The Color Purple... |
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477,76 zł |