Steven V Schneider

The Contemporary Narrative Poem: Critical Crosscurrents

Over the past thirty years, narrative poems have made a comeback against the lyric approach to poetry that has dominated the past century. Drawing on a decade of conferences and critical seminars on the topic, The Contemporary Narrative Poem examines this resurgence of narrative and the cultural and...

101 Cult Movies You Must See Before You Die

Many--possibly most--films that achieve cult status begin as box office failures, and then over the years start attracting groups of devoted fans. Some cult movies are very good, while others are so bad that they're good, and some are comic escapades, while many others fall into the categories of sc...

501 Movie Directors: A Comprehensive Guide to the Greatest Filmmakers

A copy of this valuable book is destined to find its way into the home of every true movie fan, cinema scholar, and film critic. It's a chronological compendium that profiles the 501 most important film directors of all time. Entries--augmented with a photo of each director plus movie stills from hi...

Traditions in World Cinema

Traditions in World Cinema brings together a colorful and wide ranging collection of world cinematic traditions—national, regional, and global—all of which are in need of introduction, investigation and, in some cases, critical reassessment. The movements described range from well-known traditions s...

1001 Movies 2004: You Must See Before You Die

This book tells you everything you need to know about the must-see movies, from the ones you shouldn't have missed first time around, to the ones you can see again and again. Expert critics in each genre of film, from romance to horror and sci-fi, will tell you exactly why these films deserve inclus...

101 Sci-Fi Movies You Must See Before You Die

From the classic, low-budget Flash Gordon Saturday matinee serials of the 1930s and '40s to mammoth blockbusters like Star Trek and 2001: A Space Odyssey, filmdom's most imaginative contributions to science fiction are vividly recaptured in this compelling book. With intriguing insights from fil...

The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal: Winning Secrets to a Successful Career! (Everything: School and Careers)

The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal is the ideal handbook for new paralegals, professionals looking to further or reevaluate their careers, or those considering the profession.Tackling the concerns of real law professionals, chapters include:Paralegal Career OptionsParalegal Ethics and Profess...

101 Horror Movies You Must See Before You Die

Vampires, monsters, sadistic psychopaths, serial killers, vengeful ghosts, and Satan himself have been frightening and entertaining filmgoers for generations. This comprehensive, chronological film guide summarizes the 101 most important horror movies ever produced, from the 1922 silent classic Nosf...

Healthwise Handbook: A Self-Care Guide for You

Healthwise for Life: Medical Self-Care for People Age 50 and Better

Laboratory Earth

Backpacking on a Budget

Pathways to Astronomy: to Astronomy

Stars And Galaxies: Pathways an Introduction to Astronomy With Starry Nights Pro

Solar System: Pathways an Introduction to Astronomy With Starry Nights Pro

The Climber's Sourcebook

Stephen Schneider

Stephen H. Schneider was Professor of Environmental Biology and Global Change at Stanford University, a Co-Director at the Center for Environment Science and Policy of the Freeman...