Romance fiction is one of the most popular literary genres in America today. New writers are constantly emerging, and students and general readers often have trouble finding current information about their favorite authors. This book provides alphabetically arranged entries on more than 100 contemporary American romance writers. Each entry offers biographical information, a critical discussion of the novelist's works, and a list of fiction and nonfiction by the writer, to help readers enjoy and appreciate the full scope of the author's activity. A bibliography of print and electronic resources concludes the volume.
America loves romance fiction. These works are extraordinarily popular among public library patrons and are widely read by high school students as well. Because the genre is so popular, new writers are constantly emerging, as are new works of fiction. As a result, general readers and students have trouble finding information about their favorite romance novelists and their most recent books. Written for students and readers of romance fiction, this book surveys contemporary American romance literature.

Romance Today: An A-to-Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance Writers

Literature & Fiction

Charles, John

Mosley, Shelley Elizabeth

History & Criticism

Greenwood

Sir Bobby Charlton reckons that if John Charles were playing today, his transfer value would be #70 million; and in a poll of Italian football fans, they voted him the greatest foreign player ever to play in their league, ahead of Maradona and Platini. He was equally adept as a centre forward or a centre half and often Juventus would play him up front until he scored and then move him back into defence to protect the lead. Whether playing for Leeds United, Wales or Juventus, he fully earned his nickname of "The Gentle Giant", never once being booked or sent off in a 15-year career, and always being the epitome of sportsmanship. "King John" recalls not just a vanished era of football, but also highlights what happens to our heroes once they have left the spotlight.

King John

Headline Book Publishing

Thanks to the recent successes of directors and actors like John Woo, Jackie Chan, and Chow Yun-fat, the cinema of Hong Kong is increasingly popular worldwide, and there is much more to this diverse film culture than most Western audiences realize. Beyond martial arts and comedy, Hong Kong films are a celebration of the grand diversity and pageantry of movie-making-covering action, comedy, horror, eroticism, mythology, historical drama, modern romances, and experimental films. Information on 1,100 films produced in British Hong Kong from 1977 to 1997 is included here. The films are arranged alphabetically, and each entry includes complete production information, a rating, a synopsis, and an analysis. The introductory matter provides background information and explains the inclusion criteria for the book. There is a foreword by Tim Lucas. An index allows for easy reference, and a bibliography and video resource guide are also included. This comprehensive guide is appropriate both for those well-versed in this amazing and diverse national cinema, and those newly drawn to its many charms.

The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997: A Complete Reference to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

McFarland Publishing

Thanks to the successes of directors and actors like John Woo, Jackie Chan, and Chow Yun-Fat, the cinema of Hong Kong is wildly popular worldwide, and there is much more to this diverse film culture than most Western audiences realize. Beyond martial arts and comedy, Hong Kong films are a celebration of the grand diversity and pageantry of moviemaking--covering action, comedy, horror, eroticism, mythology, historical drama, modern romances, and experimental films. Information on 1,100 films produced in British Hong Kong from 1977 to 1997 is included here.

The Hong Kong Filmography, 1977-1997: A Reference Guide to 1,100 Films Produced by British Hong Kong Studios

Reference

McFarland Company

Alternately viewed as servants of evangelization or the plotters of its demise, indios ladinos, native Andeans who mediated contact between the Catholic authorities and indigenous communities, are often omitted from histories of the Spanish spiritual conquest in the New World. Overshadowed by the more powerful European clergy, the experiences of these native assistants--the duties they performed, the historical mechanisms by which they learned Spanish law and writing, their juridical altercations with royal and church authority, and the consequences of native litigation for evangelization as a whole--provide a unique vantage point from which to observe the everyday workings of Spanish colonialism.
Focusing on the highland parishes of the Lima archdiocese, John Charles explores the vital, often conflictive role indigenous agents played in the creation of Andean Christian society. Torn between their obligation to enforce colonial laws and their customary obligation to protect native communities from the colonizers' abuses, indios ladinos used the Spanish language to complicate the Church's efforts to evangelize on its own terms. Utilizing a vast body of literary activity, Allies at Odds provides perspective on the Spanish cultural values that shaped the literary activity of native Andeans and that native Andeans had a part in shaping.

Allies at Odds: The Andean Church and its Indigenous Agents, 1583-1671

History

Americas

University of New Mexico Press

Something sinister is afoot out there and this newly updated readers advisory has all the clues to help librarians solve the mystery of which titles readers should check out next. Equally useful for novice librarians and seasoned gumshoes, this handbook 
<ul>
<li>Summarizes the history of mystery fiction, highlighting key figures in its development </li>
<li>Covers the latest and most popular classic titles in the genre, as well select suspense and thriller fiction with crossover appeal </li>
<li>Offers examples of how library staff can help readers move back and forth from fiction to nonfiction</li>
<li>Suggests ways to conduct an effective reference interview</li>
</ul>With several well-chosen booklists, practical programming ideas, and a brand new compendium of print and web-based resources, your only crime would be not adding this guide to your collection!

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery (ALA Readers' Advisory Series)

Hamilton-Selway, Joanne

Clark, Candace

Morrison, Joanna

ALA Editions

This is an academic study of human movement in higher education. The key concepts contained in the book are: redefinition of the field of kinesiology using the most recent information available. Reconsideration of the human movement focus of kinesiology expanding beyond the traditional primary emphasis on sports-related physical activity to incorporate all forms of human movement.

Contemporary Kinesiology: An Introduction to the Study of Movement in Higher Education

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Brooks/Cole

A study of the pole effect in the iron arc Volume 106

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The Portraiture of His Majesty King Charles I.

Gauden, John

Phillimore, Catherine Mary

Nabu Press

The Pourtraicture of His Sacred Majestie in His Solitudes and Suffering

Scott, Edward John Long

Biographies & Memoirs

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