Explores the story behind some of the great liners of the twentieth century.
Reading Song Lyrics offers the first systematic introduction to lyrics as a vibrant genre of (performed) literature. It takes lyrics seriously as a complex form of verbal art that has...
It was the Golden Age of British passenger shipping, when new liners were still being constructed and the finest liners afloat, the Cunard Queens, were at their peak.
Boris Vian is a rare phenomenon. Nothing short of a national treasure in France, he is hardly known overseas.
An evocative guide to the New York docks in the days of On the Waterfront by 'Mr Ocean Liner' William Miller.
Scores of rare photographs recall one of the most luxuriously outfitted ships of the 20th century. 183 black-and-white photographs show views of lounges and staterooms, shots of the ship in port, more.
This edited collection is a novel book with contributions from eleven expert researchers on the history of tourism in Europe.
The story of the world's fastest passenger liner, from Blue Riband winning maiden voyage to abandonment in Philadelphia and her possible restoration as the most famous ocean liner of the post-war period.
200 superb photographs capture exquisite interiors of world’s great "floating palaces" — 1890s to 1980s: Titanic, Ile de France, Queen Elizabeth, United States, Europa, more.
William H. Miller. P&O-ORIENT LINERS OF THE 1950s AND 1950s William H. Miller AMD ERLEY For Howard Franklin Cherished friend, loyal P&O passenger, grand ambassador.
Based on Vygotsky's theory amongst others that play reflects different aspects of children's development and culture, this thesis explores in depth how aesthetic activities can influence children's play and the...