Author: George A. Buck
Publisher:
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Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Police Crime Analysis Unit Handbook
Author: George A. Buck
Publisher:
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Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Publisher:
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Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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Talking About Detective Fiction
Author: P. D. James
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307743136
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In a perfect marriage of author and subject, P. D. James—one of the most widely admired writers of detective fiction—gives us a personal, lively, illuminating exploration of the human appetite for mystery and mayhem, and of those writers who have satisfied it. “An avid book-length essay on the roots, ethics and methods of the detective story . . . Her opinions are often surprising and determinedly contrary . . . Refreshingly outspoken.”—The New York Times Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak House and Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, and then looking at such contemporary masters as Colin Dexter and Henning Mankell, P. D. James goes right to the heart of the genre. Along the way she traces the lives and writing styles of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and many more. Here is P.D. James discussing detective fiction as social history, explaining its stylistic components, revealing her own writing process, and commenting on the recent resurgence of detective fiction in modern culture. It is a must have for the mystery connoisseur and casual fan alike.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307743136
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In a perfect marriage of author and subject, P. D. James—one of the most widely admired writers of detective fiction—gives us a personal, lively, illuminating exploration of the human appetite for mystery and mayhem, and of those writers who have satisfied it. “An avid book-length essay on the roots, ethics and methods of the detective story . . . Her opinions are often surprising and determinedly contrary . . . Refreshingly outspoken.”—The New York Times Examining mystery from top to bottom, beginning with such classics as Charles Dickens's Bleak House and Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, and then looking at such contemporary masters as Colin Dexter and Henning Mankell, P. D. James goes right to the heart of the genre. Along the way she traces the lives and writing styles of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and many more. Here is P.D. James discussing detective fiction as social history, explaining its stylistic components, revealing her own writing process, and commenting on the recent resurgence of detective fiction in modern culture. It is a must have for the mystery connoisseur and casual fan alike.
The Annotated Poe
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674055292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Presents a selection of Poe's tales and poems with in-depth marginal notes elucidating his sources, obscure words and passages, and literary, biographical, and historical allusions.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674055292
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Presents a selection of Poe's tales and poems with in-depth marginal notes elucidating his sources, obscure words and passages, and literary, biographical, and historical allusions.
The Lawyers Reports Annotated
Author:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
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Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
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The Annotated Big Sleep
Author: Raymond Chandler
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN: 080416889X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library. A masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains one of the most celebrated and stylish novels of the twentieth century. This comprehensive, annotated edition offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the novel, bringing the gritty and seductive world of Chandler's iconic private eye Philip Marlowe to life. The Annotated Big Sleep solidifies the novel’s position as one of the great works of American fiction and will surprise and enthrall Chandler’s biggest fans. Including: -Personal letters and source texts -The historical context of Chandler’s Los Angeles, including maps and images -Film stills and art from the early pulps -An analysis of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in the novel
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN: 080416889X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
The first fully annotated edition of Raymond Chandler’s 1939 classic The Big Sleep features hundreds of illuminating notes and images alongside the full text of the novel and is an essential addition to any crime fiction fan’s library. A masterpiece of noir, Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep helped to define a genre. Today it remains one of the most celebrated and stylish novels of the twentieth century. This comprehensive, annotated edition offers a fascinating look behind the scenes of the novel, bringing the gritty and seductive world of Chandler's iconic private eye Philip Marlowe to life. The Annotated Big Sleep solidifies the novel’s position as one of the great works of American fiction and will surprise and enthrall Chandler’s biggest fans. Including: -Personal letters and source texts -The historical context of Chandler’s Los Angeles, including maps and images -Film stills and art from the early pulps -An analysis of class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity in the novel
Document Retrieval Index
Author:
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Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 838
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 838
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District of Columbia Code, Annotated
Author: District of Columbia
Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
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Lawyers' Reports Annotated
Author:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Author: Georgia
Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
Due to budgetary constraints, the print version of this title has been cancelled. Please consult a reference librarian for more information.
Publisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1274
Book Description
Due to budgetary constraints, the print version of this title has been cancelled. Please consult a reference librarian for more information.
The Lawyers Reports Annotated, Book 1-70
Author:
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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 1062
Book Description