books by John Dyer
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John Dyer
Film Studies: Critical Approaches
Oxford University Press, USA
, 2000
The most up-to-date critical guide available, Film Studies: Critical Approaches covers all the significant theories, debates, and approaches to the subject. A team of international experts provides a clear and comprehensive overview of all the major theoretical and critical approaches involved in film analysis, including detailed coverage of ...
THe Snow-Shoe Itinerant - An Autobiography
John L. Dyer
Western Reflections Publishing Co.
, 2008
Western Reflections is reprinting an engaging, historical autobiography for the general public -- "The Snow-Shoe Itinerant." Reverend John Dyer, an intrepid Methodist minister, came to Colorado in 1861 at the ripe old-age of forty-nine, but soon fit in as one of the "boys" in the remote mining towns he served. "Father Dyer," as he was respectfully ...
Conjunto
John Dyer
University of Texas Press
, 2005
Incredible
Not knowing a lot about this kind of music, I was very interested to buy this book and learn more about this genre. To my suprise it was filled with incredible, very honest photography. These photographs truly show the love these musicians have for their music, ...
World Cinema: Critical Approaches
Oxford University Press, USA
, 2000
Ranging from pre-1930s Europe to contemporary "Bollywood" musicals, this extensive guide to international film covers areas as diverse as New German, Australian, Indian, and South American cinema. A team of international contributors explains the key arguments and debates involved in the study of world cinema and also provides an overview of the ...
Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy
John E. Welshons
New World Library
, 2003
My light at the end of the tunnel
I found this book incredibly helpful when I was dealing with the death of my husband on 9/11. Even over 5 years later, I still refer to it for inspiration and have found the words to still ring true. I have found my way back to joy and this book offered me the light at ...
Advanced Skywatching: The Backyard Astronomer's Guide to Starhopping and Exploring the Universe (The Nature ...
Alan Dyer
,
Robert A. Garfinkle
, ...
Time-Life Books
, 1997
A book that anyone with an interest in astronomy should read
This book is very helpful, even if you are just an amiture astronomer like me. This book tells you how to navigate through the Heavens. It tells you what stars you can see, the dates that you can see them, even the times that you cansee them. This book tells you ...
Record of the Art Museum, Princeton University: The Art of Pictorial Photography, 1890-1925 (Volume 51, ...
Peter C. Bunnell
,
Douglas R. Nickel
The Art Museum, Princeton University
, 1992
Other photographers: Sidney R. Carter, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Robert G. Conklin, F. Holland Day, Baron Adolph de Meyer, Edward R. Dickson, Pierre Dubreuil, T. M. Edmiston, John Paul Edwards, Adolf Fassbender, Herbert G. French, Laura Gilpin, Paul Haviland, Hugo Henneberg, Herbert Hess, Lejaren a Hiller, Frances Benjamin Johnston, Joseph T. Keiley, ...
Playing It Straight: Personal Conversations on Recovery, Transformation and Success
David Dodd
,
Tai Babilonia
, ...
Health Communications
, 1996
A wonderful book!
I was attracted to the many well-known names listed on the cover, but once I began reading the book, I was overwhelmed with its passion and solutions. David Dodd has done a remarkable job which is reflected in this collection of interviews. My favorite part, ...
The Oxford Guide to Film Studies
Oxford University Press, USA
, 1998
excellent summary
excellent summary! If you want to know the depth and breadth of film (or cinema) studies, you need to read this book.
El Vaquero Real: The Original American Cowboy
John Dyer,
Elmer Kelton
Bright Sky Press
, 2007
A mosaic of images, impressions, and histories, this tribute to the vaquero contains information regarding heritage, style, and equipment, describing the importance to the Latino culture and the larger culture of America.
The Gallant Hood (Civil War Library)
John P. Dyer
Smithmark Publishers
, 1995
Even-handed treatment of Hood, not the caricature of recent historiography
It may seem contradictory to describe something originally published in 1950 as refreshing, but that's exactly what Dyer's Gallant Hood is. We actually get a balanced account of the star-crossed Kentuckian (that's right--not originally a Texan) who despite his ...
A Book of Two Halves: Football Short Stories
Phoenix
, 2001
Awesome Footie Stories
Awesome collection of 25 short stories and essays about soccer. My favorites were Stephen Baxter's "Clods," Tim Pears' "Ebony International" Nicholas Lezards' "The Beautiful Game," Steve Grant's "Casuals," Geoff Nicholson's "The Winning Side," Mark Morris's "The ...
From Shiloh to San Juan: The Life of "Fightin' Joe" Wheeler (Southern Biography)
John P. Dyer
Louisiana State University Press
, 1992
Outstanding Biography of a Great American
John Dyer has written the fundamental biography of Joseph Wheeler. The work is a colorful, enjoyable read, which should be enjoyed by most -- it is most definitely NOT a dry, cardboard biography. All readers would enjoy the style in which Dyer writes. Joseph Wheeler ...
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