Rough Guides reference

Explores conspiracy theories, discussing the assassinations of Malcolm X, John F. Kennedy, and other figures, holocaust denial, organized crime, the Panzer pope, Waco, fluoride, AIDS, climate change, Roswell, Pearl Harbor, September 11, and other topics.

Traces the origins and history of film noir motion pictures, identifies and reviews fifty essential movies, includes a look at key actors, actresses, and film locations, and discusses its influence on other genres.

Discusses the science of climate change, describes how it is affecting the planet, covers the political debates surrounding it, and explains what can be done by governments, scientists, engineers, and everyday individuals about the problem.

"Gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing our planet. ... lays out the facts and assesses the options - global and personal - for dealing with the threat of a warming world"--P. [4] of cover.

A fan's reference profiles directors, composers, voice-over artists, and more for top-selected films and series while sharing complementary travel information for recommended anime shrines and locations in Japan.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the musicians, fashions, icons, and record labels that have defined the punk sub-culture and revolutionized pop music.

An overview of crime fiction that profiles key writers and their works and provides trivia related to detective and mystery stories.