The horror genre harbors a number of films too bold or bizarre to succeed with mainstream audiences, but offering unique, startling and often groundbreaking qualities that have won them an enduring following. Beginning with Victor Sjostrom's The Phantom Carriage in 1921, this book tracks the evolution and influence of underground cult horror over the ensuing decades, closing with William Winckler's Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove in 2005. It discusses the features that define a cult film, trends and recurring symbols, and changing iconography within the genre through insightful analysis of 88 movies. Included are works by popular directors who got their start with cult horror films, including Oliver Stone, David Cronenberg and Peter Jackson.

Contains short biographies of three hundred Hispanic American women who have achieved national or international prominence in a variety of fields.

"Story of a wary pair of fourteen-year old twin girls coming of age in the early 1960s. Mom, Dad, and an older sister round out the family group. Lillys story opens during the wake of her beloved Serbian grandmother, whom she calls Baba. Lillys tale tells of simpler times and of the many mishaps she has with Violet. Her fond and cherished times with Baba unfold throughout the novel. Even in death, Baba comes to Lilly in her dreams to share her magic and protection."--Provided by author's website

A first in its own right, this compelling new book honors the pride, heritage and remarkable contributions of Latinos, today's fastest-growing ethnic group. Nicolas Kanellos, a leading editor and publisher of Hispanic literature, offers a rare glimpse into 1,500 historically significant achievements in a wide range of fields, including Arts and Entertainment, Politics, Science and Education. The book's focus is contemporary, but selected events prior to the 20th century are also covered.Here are just a few of the firsts you'll read about: - 1551 -- The first university in North America is founded by the Spaniards: The University of Mexico, in Mexico City- 1937 -- New York's Teatro Hispano, the first Hispanic theater, is founded.- 1962 -- Cesar Chavez begins organizing the first successful farm workers union in history.- 1973 -- Roberto Clemente is the first Puerto Rican player named to the Baseball Hall of Fame.- 1992 -- Women Who Run with the Wolves, by Hispanic author Clarissa Pinkola Estes, makes The New York Times bestseller list just five weeks after publication.- 1996 -- Rudy Galindo is the first Hispanic to win the National Figure Skating Championship, and the first Hispanic to win a bronze medal at the World Figure Skating Championship.A handy pull-out timeline of events and a calendar of firsts are included.

This book is an extensive compilation of biographical information on more than 470 notable Hispanic women and men from the 15th century to the present.--[from preface].