The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic the doors are often barred. This problem lies not only with children's publishing, but also with the television and film executives tasked with adapting these stories into a visual world. When characters of color do appear, they are often marginalized or subjected to violence, reinforcing for audiences that not...

The Romance Lover's Guide to Movie Must-Sees
If you adore Sleepless in Seattle and Pride and Prejudice and The Avengers, then you want a movie guide aimed at women like you. Women who enjoy romances and more! You like both a good kiss and a good knockout and refuse to be categorized—but you wish someone like you would recommend movies.
Which brings Harlequin author and professional movie critic Heidi Rice to the rescue....

"Provides a comprehensive look at the history of film in America"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the beginnings and evolution of techno, dance, and electronica music, spotlighting important artists and songs"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the beginnings and evolution of punk and indie music, spotlighting important artists and songs"--Provided by publisher.

"It may come as a surprise that with all the talent and personality, Katy Perry had quite the difficult time getting a record deal. Learn about this and more with Perry's introductory biography." --

Looks at the history and accomplishments of the British boy band One Direction, from their early rise to fame to the release of their most recent albums.

Today people are more connected than ever, with mobile technologies allowing people from all over the world to connect within seconds through a wide array of social applications. Trace the history of communication from the start of the Internet age to the birth of the smartphone.

'Teetotal!' Ma said. 'It's a libel. Whatever will people think? What's he going to say when anybody asks him to have one?' "No," said Dr Conner. And so after a mild heart-attack - Pop Larkin finds himself off the booze. While Ma tries to find ways around 'doctor's orders', young Primrose is finding her own way round a flustered - Mr Candy.

"Spread the Christmas cheer with this whimsical retelling of Clement C. Moore's cherished poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." This new edition of the classic features the text of Moore's original poem, illustrated with beautifully detailed LEGO brick scenes and characters. See the colorful stockings hung by the chimney in the fanciful brick house, and look on at the visions of dancing brick sugarplums. Turn the pages to reveal Saint Nicholas with his...