history and criticism

Discusses how the disillusionment of the sixties, combined with the hopes associated with the Beatles, led to the assassination of John Lennon, the murderous ambition of Charles Manson, and other strange reactions, and examines their impact on popular culture that creates a clinging nostalgia to, and struggle against, their influence.

Presents interviews with band members from various groups in the metal genre, including Black Sabbath, Slayer, Paradise Lost, Cannibal Corpse, and Opeth, in which the musicians discuss the creative process behind what is regarded as their best albums by "Decibel" magazine.

Contains essays that provide information about the lives and works of eighteen authors who have made significant contributions to American literature, each with a brief biography, a critical analysis of the writer's work, and a selected bibliography; arranged alphabetically from Budbill to Weigl.

A collection of essays on the lives and careers of eighteen significant American authors, providing a critical analysis and evaluation of the writer's work and a selected bibliography, arranged alphabetically from Charles Frederick Briggs to Robert Wrigley; and includes a cumulative index.

Explores the hidden meanings of fairy tales, revealing what the stories say about women's lives, experiences, and souls.

History of children's literature from oral traditions to the present that includes reviews and evaluations.

A companion to the novels of young adult author Joan Bauer, featuring an interview with Bauer, discussing her literary techniques, providing analyses of books written between 1992 and 2006, and including a bibliography.

A comprehensive biography and history of the Beatles that describes their childhood in Liverpool and influence by such popular artists including Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry, and chronicles their growth as singers, song writers, and instrumentalists.

A collection of essays on the lives and careers of eighteen significant American authors, providing a critical analysis and evaluation of the writer's work and a selected bibliography, arranged alphabetically from Apple to Wright.

Traces the history of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, describing how the rock band evolved from a group of kids goofing off in their garage to one of the biggest rock bands in the world.