J. K. Rowling is one of the most popular authors of all time. Her Harry Potter books are beloved by millions of children and respected by critics of both children's and adult literature. On the other hand, these same books have aroused controversy regarding their literary merits and moral messages. Critical Companion to J. K. Rowling seeks to educate readers about these debates and encourages them to think about Rowling's novels thoughtfully while understanding the context in which they were written.
Added by: Kahena | Karma: 11526.37 | Fiction literature | 7 February 2011
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Cold Mountain
At first glance Cold Mountain may appear to be a civil war novel following each and every bloody battle. In fact, the civil war is just the background for a more intimate story about the journey of three lost souls.
In this DVD video, amazing and adorable animals inspire children to learn creative movement, motor skills, listening, and following directions. Delightful songs and exciting live footage of more than 60 creatures captivate children as they learn fun facts about animals-where they live, what sounds they make, how to care for pets, and so much more.
Communication and Law brings together scholars from law and communication to talk both generally and specifically about the theoretical and methodological approaches one can use to study the First Amendment and general communication law issues. The volume is intended to help graduate students and scholars at all skill levels think about new approaches to questions about communication law by offering a survey of the multidisciplinary work that is now available. It is designed to challenge the conventional notion that traditional legal research and social science methodological approaches are mutually exclusive enterprises.
10 Things I Hate About You explores this energetic and accessible film, opening up its themes and issues for students in a practical way, moving from concrete details of plot and characters through to more complex considerations of issues, themes and contemporary relevance. It provides background information about the film and other relevant texts. Technical considerations such as scripting, camera work and soundtrack are demystified and placed in context, providing students with the critical vocabulary for discussion of film.
