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  • Dark Carnivals

    Modern Horror and the Origins of American Empire

    The panoramic story of how the horror genre transformed into one of the most incisive critiques of unchecked American imperial powerThe American empire emerged from the shadows of World War II. As the nation’s influence swept the globe with near impunity, a host of evil forces followed—from racism, exploitation, and military invasion to killer clowns, flying saucers, and monsters borne of a fear ... Read more

    $19.19 CAD

  • Wasteland

    The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

    A historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee traces the birth of modern horror movies and literature back to World War I, exploring how the conflict influenced H.P. Lovecraft, Franz Kafka, and other artists of the genre.From Nosferatu to Frankenstein’s monster, from Fritz Lang to James Whale, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War.Bram Stoker Award ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • In the Mountains of Madness

    The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. Lovecraft

    This “smart, shrewd, and insightful” biography of H.P. Lovecraft not only explores the author’s fascinating life but also reveals his “lasting power and influence” on the entertainment industry and society as a whole (Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling)Interweaving the biography of the legendary writer with an exploration of Lovecraft as a phenomenon, In the Mountains of Madness strives to ... Read more

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  • Monsters in America

    Our Historical Obsession with the Hideous and the Haunting

    Monsters arrived in 2011--and now they are back. Not only do they continue to live in our midst, but, as historian Scott Poole shows, these monsters are an important part of our past--a hideous obsession America cannot seem to escape. Poole’s central argument in Monsters in America is that monster tales intertwine with America’s troubled history of racism, politics, class struggle, and gender ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Vampira

    Dark Goddess of Horror

    This whip-smart piece of pop culture details the life of the cult horror figure, as well as the much wider story of 1950s America, its treatment of women and sex, and a fascinating swath of Hollywood history.In Vampira, Poole gives us the eclectic life of the dancer, stripper, actress, and artist Maila Nurmi, who would reinvent herself as Vampira during the backdrop of 1950s America, an era of ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Satan in America

    The Devil We Know

    Satan in America tells the story of America's complicated relationship with the devil. "New light" evangelists of the eighteenth century, enslaved African Americans, demagogic politicians, and modern American film-makers have used the devil to damn their enemies, explain the nature of evil and injustice, mount social crusades, construct a national identity, and express anxiety about matters as ... Read more

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  • First West Yorkshire Buses

    by Scott Poole ...
    The merging of Bristol-based Badgerline and Scottish-based GRT Holding saw the creation of FirstBus in West Yorkshire. After the corporate logo was introduced, local liveries arrived. However, by 1998 First were pushing for its ‘Willow Leaf’ livery and corporate interior as the standard. Former West Yorkshire PTE vehicles were withdrawn and replaced by the standard Volvo/Wrightbus vehicles from ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Nottingham's Gas Buses

    by Scott Poole ...
    In 2018, five gas buses using Scania NU280D chassis with stylish AD E40D MMC City bodywork were presented by Nottingham City Council. Then 2019 saw the arrival of another sixty-seven new gas buses, working a variety of routes around the city. The 120 gas buses now operating in the city have impressive environmental credentials, offering an 80 per cent reduction in harmful pollutants. Passengers ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Transdev Blazefield Buses

    by Scott Poole ...
    Blazefield commenced operations in 1991, having bought the final shares in the former AJS Holdings group. From the beginning it was clear that Blazefield had a strong approach to passengers and the growth of the business. With over 300 vehicles, most of the operations were in Yorkshire with a base in London for its Sovereign unit along with a smaller operation based in and around Cambridge. Route ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Yorkshire Rider Buses

    by Scott Poole ...
    Yorkshire Rider was created out of the 1985 Transport Act, which became known as Deregulation. The West Yorkshire PTE created Yorkshire Rider Limited, who had to bid for the bus services they wish to operate, produce timetables, maintain the fleet, replace time expired vehicles and promote the new company in print and other media avenues. The new bus operator then repainted vehicles into a ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Working Through Conflict

    Strategies for Relationships, Groups, and Organizations

    Encompassing theory, research, and practice, this tenth edition provides an introduction to conflict communication and conflict management.This text features real-life case studies across a range of theoretical perspectives and conflict settings, including interpersonal, group, and organizational. Approachably written for students and with an eye to application, the book teaches conflict theory in ... Read more

    $242.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Wasteland

    The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

    Narrated by Andrew Eiden ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 31 min

    Historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee W. Scott Poole traces the confluence of history, technology, and art that gave us modern horror films and literature.In the early twentieth century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world’s map, created ... Read more

    $32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus