Exploring the enduring appeal of Hollywood musicals, this work delves into their themes and subjects while contextualizing each production within its historical and political landscape. By analyzing the contemporary relevance of these musicals, the book highlights their significance as a leading form of entertainment and their impact on culture over time.
The story of a few weeks in the life of a suburban ten-year-old boy as Halloween 1968 approaches. His anticipation of the big event is only sharpened when his older brother claims there is a boogeyman Creeper prowling the streets of the mysterious neighborhood to the north, Virginia Terrace. Our pint-sized hero does his best not to believe his brother's ridiculous story, but his active imagination keeps him wondering if there might not be some truth in the fantastic tale. In the end, he finds all the proof he needs as he loses his way all alone in Virginia Terrace on a moonlit Halloween night.
The collection showcases a variety of unpublished writings by Prof. James McEvoy, reflecting his meticulous and precise literary style. Spanning different genres and occasions, these texts offer a glimpse into his diverse talents and insights, commemorating the tenth anniversary of his passing.
Anything Is Possible is the inside story of Bournemouth's remarkable Championship-winning season and tells how the smallest club in the division defied bookmakers, pundits and the Football League to emerge triumphant from a fiercely fought promotion contest and gate-crashed the richest league in the world.