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Peter Marks

    Amerikanische Stahlsorten. US Steel
    Literature and The Contemporary
    The Gourmet Cookbook for Astrology Lovers
    Portuguese Style and Luso-African Identity
    Terry Gilliam
    Imagining Surveillance
    • 2022

      Each recipe in this cookbook is uniquely crafted to align with the characteristics of the twelve astrological signs, offering a culinary experience that resonates with the traits and preferences of each sign. This creative fusion of astrology and cooking invites readers to explore personalized dishes that reflect their zodiac influences, making it a delightful guide for both astrology enthusiasts and food lovers.

      The Gourmet Cookbook for Astrology Lovers
    • 2017

      Imagining Surveillance

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Imagining Surveillance presents the first full-length study of the depiction and assessment of surveillance in literature and film. Focusing on Utopian genre, the book offers an in- depth account of which the most creative writers, filmmakers and thinkers have envisioned alternative worlds in which surveillance in various forms plays a key concern.

      Imagining Surveillance
    • 2016

      Literature and The Contemporary

      Fictions and Theories of the Present

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the interplay of memory and history in 1990s literature, this collection of twelve essays offers a critical analysis from feminist, postcolonial, and queer perspectives. It delves into themes such as the politics of memory, colonial legacies, and identities shaped by race and gender. Notable works discussed include Graham Swift's Last Orders and Anne Michaels' Fugitive Pieces. The essays advocate for a nuanced critique of postmodernist approaches, emphasizing the importance of diverse interpretations in understanding contemporary literature.

      Literature and The Contemporary
    • 2012

      Dieser Leitfaden stellt die amerikanischen Werkstoffe den vergleichbaren EN- und DIN-Stahlsorten gegenüber. Er zeigt, welche Werkstoffe der unterschiedlichen Systeme ähnlich sind und für den alternativen Einsatz in Frage kommen. Die 3. Auflage wurde aktualisiert und stark erweitert.

      Amerikanische Stahlsorten. US Steel
    • 2009

      Terry Gilliam

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the diverse body of work by Terry Gilliam, this examination delves into nearly forty years of his filmmaking, highlighting his evolution from Monty Python animations to the complex narratives of Brazil and Tideland. It offers fresh perspectives that challenge simplistic views of Gilliam as merely a whimsical fantasist, instead revealing the depth and richness of his often tumultuous yet thought-provoking films. The analysis showcases the unique themes and styles that define Gilliam's cinematic contributions.

      Terry Gilliam
    • 2002