Action Heroes

Author : Gladys L. Knight
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216083764

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Female Action Heroes by Gladys L. Knight Pdf

This book offers 25 profiles of some of the most popular female action heroes throughout the history of film, television, comic books, and video games. Female action heroes, like other fictional characters, not only reveal a lot about society, but greatly influence individuals in society. It is no surprise that the gradual development and increase in the number of female action heroes coincides with societal changes and social movements, such as feminism. Nor is it a surprise that characteristics of female action heroes echo the progressive toughening of women and young girls in the media. Female Action Heroes: A Guide to Women in Comics, Video Games, Film, and Television brings to the forefront the historical representation of women and girls in film, television, comic books, and video games. The book includes profiles of 25 of the most popular female action heroes, arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference. Each chapter includes sections on the hero's origins, her power suit, weapons, abilities, and the villains with whom she grapples. Most significantly, each profile offers an analysis of the hero's story—and her impact on popular culture.

Author : Lou Mougin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476649900

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Secondary Action Heroes of Golden Age Comics by Lou Mougin Pdf

The 1940s saw the birth of many enduring superheroes like Superman, Batman, Captain America and Captain Marvel. Outside of the superhero genre, the golden age of comics also featured a host of lesser-known, evil-fighting action figures, and this book contains a wealth of information about these heroes without capes. Covered here are jungle heroines like Sheena, Rulah and Princess Pantha; science fiction stalwarts including Spacehawk, Hunt Bowman and Futura; adventurers such as Kayo Kirby, Werewolf Hunter and Senorita Rio; and Western heroes ranging from Tom Mix to the Ghost Rider.

Author : Brent Dykes
Publisher : Adobe Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780132837941

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Web Analytics Action Hero by Brent Dykes Pdf

Companies need more than just web analysts and data-savvy marketers to be successful–they need action heroes! While most of us never battle evil scientists or defuse nuclear warheads, successful web analysts benefit from the same attributes that fictional action heroes embody. As a web analyst, your main goal is to improve your organization’s online performance. You can become an “action hero” by translating analysis insights into action that generates significant returns for your company. How you approach analysis is critical to your overall success. In this book, web analytics expert Brent Dykes addresses the unique challenges facing analysts and online marketers working within small and large companies, teaching you how to move beyond reporting and toward analysis to drive action and change. Taking a principle-based rather than a tool-specific approach, Brent introduces you to the Action Hero Framework that breaks down the analysis process into three key stages: Prioritize (what to analyze), Analyze (how to analyze), and Mobilize (how to drive action). And he reinforces these topics with real-world examples and practical tips from seasoned analysts at leading companies. Defines the type of environment in which action heroes thrive–not just survive–as well as how to defeat the villains of web analytics that stand in the way Arms web professionals with a strategic framework for executing online analysis, as well as an arsenal of analysis techniques Reveals how companies need to be both data-driven and action-agile to drive business value from web analytics For more action hero resources and information, check out the book’s companion site at www.Analyticshero.com. "The ideas in this book will take you days (or even weeks) to work your way through, and they fly in the face of the emotional approach to marketing. The question is: would you rather have your competition lead the way with data and science when it comes to reaching your market, or are you going to go first? That's how it is with action heroes--no guts, no glory." - Seth Godin Author We Are All Weird "Don't let the jaunty, breezy style of this book throw you off. Brent successfully - and entertainingly - packs years of experience into these pages along with case studies and insightful help on getting the most out of web analytics, adding value to your company and boosting your career trajectory." - Jim Sterne Founder of eMetrics Marketing Optimization Summit, author of "Social Media Metrics" and Chairman of the Digital Analytics Association

Author : DC Comics,J.E. Bright
Publisher : Studio Fun International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0794423159

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DC Super Friends Heroes in Action with Action Pop-Outs by DC Comics,J.E. Bright Pdf

Big heroes for little boys, the DC Comics Super Friends—Batman, Robin, Superman, The Flash, and Green Lantern—literally come flying off the pages of this colorful book, thanks to the action pop-outs on each spread. When the Joker decides to release all the wild animals at the Gotham City Zoo in order to steal a prized panda bear, it’s up to the DC Super Friends to stop him and save the runaway animals, too. Boys will love every spread of this adventure-filled storybook as they explore the colorful and exciting world of the DC Super Friends. Simply by opening the book, superheroes pop out and jump right off the pages in five 3D-like action scenes.

Author : Steve Ditko
Publisher : DC Comics
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : UVA:X030203772

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The Action Heroes Archives by Steve Ditko Pdf

"Re-Presenting from the Silver Age of comics-the adventures of Captain Atom, Blue Beetle and The Question by Steve Ditko.--Back cover, vol. 2.

Author : Norma Jones,Bob Batchelor
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442250079

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Aging Heroes by Norma Jones,Bob Batchelor Pdf

With multi-disciplinary and accessible essays that span the expanding spectrum of aging and related stereotypes as our population gets older, this book offers a broad range of readers new ways to understand, perceive, and think about aging.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0811840069

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ENG CAL ACTION HEROES HANDBOOK by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Abele
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786473335

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Home Front Heroes by Elizabeth Abele Pdf

This book traces the effects of the feminist and civil rights movements in the construction of Hollywood action heroes. Starting in the late 1980s, action blockbusters regularly have featured masculine figures who choose love and community over the path of the stoic loner committed solely to duty. The American heroic quest of the past 25 years increasingly has involved a reclamation of home, creating a place for the Hero at the hearth, part of a more intimate community with less restrictive gender and racial boundaries. The author presents pieces of contemporary popular culture that create the complex mosaic of the present-day American heroic ideal. Hollywood popular films are examined that best represent the often painful shift from traditional heroic masculinity to a masculinity that is less "exceptional" and more vulnerable. There are also chapters on how issues of race and gender intersect with the new masculinity and on subgenres of 1990s films that also developed this postfeminist masculinity.

Author : Hinkler Books
Publisher : Penton Overseas, Inc
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1741218683

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501 TV-Free Party Games for Kids by Hinkler Books Pdf

501 Party Games for Kids gives you all the ideas and advice you need to ensure your child's next party is perfect. Whether your kids like fashion, fossils or football, there's sure to be an ideal game for them. The 501 games contained in this book are TV-free and encourage children to be creative, imaginative and active.

Author : Lynnette Porter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313041945

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Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings by Lynnette Porter Pdf

Most criticism of The Lord of the Rings trilogy emphasizes the most likely heroes in the tales: Aragorn, Frodo, Gandalf, and even Sam. From popular to scholarly literature, the women and smaller characters often go overlooked. But our notions of what makes a hero have altered since September 11, and sometimes the most unlikely people can come to embody all that we look up to and admire in a person. Here, Lynnette Porter examines what we mean when we talk about heroes, and for the first time illustrates the heroic qualities that can be found in the women and other beloved, though less-celebrated, characters in the The Lord of the Rings books and movies. She takes a critical look at the importance of literary and cinematic heroes in general, emphasizing the roles of Merry, Pippin, Galadriel, Eowyn, Arwen, Legolas, and Gimli, who can all be considered heroes despite their relatively smaller roles. She shows, ultimately, that our attraction to and celebration of heroes does not have to be limited to the leading man, but rather that women and youth often display essential characteristics of true heroes. Bringing together a discussion of both the books and the movies, Porter reveals for readers the heroic nature of several characters in The Lord of the Rings who have been ignored in terms of their status as heroes. Nevertheless, these female and youthful characters have received incredible popular acclaim and illustrate the shift in the way the Western movie-going public identifies and glorifies heroes. While other stars may have outshone the likes of Merry and Pippin, Arwen and Galadriel, Porter redirects the spotlight on these favorites of the books and movies to show us how the roles they play, the actions they take, and the behaviors they display are worthy of our praise and admiration. This unique and refreshing perspective adds dimension to our understanding of The Lord of the Rings phenomenon.

Author : Danny Pearson
Publisher : Badger Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781784648954

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Action Heroes by Danny Pearson Pdf

Who are the biggest action stars on the planet and where did they come from? Find out about the first action heroes and see how today's heroes have turned into action megastars. Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.

Author : John Truby
Publisher : Picador
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780374722814

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The Anatomy of Genres by John Truby Pdf

A guide to understanding the major genres of the story world by the legendary writing teacher and author of The Anatomy of Story, John Truby. Most people think genres are simply categories on Netflix or Amazon that provide a helpful guide to making entertainment choices. Most people are wrong. Genre stories aren’t just a small subset of the films, video games, TV shows, and books that people consume. They are the all-stars of the entertainment world, comprising the vast majority of popular stories worldwide. That’s why businesses—movie studios, production companies, video game studios, and publishing houses—buy and sell them. Writers who want to succeed professionally must write the stories these businesses want to buy. Simply put, the storytelling game is won by mastering the structure of genres. The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works is the legendary writing teacher John Truby’s step-by-step guide to understanding and using the basic building blocks of the story world. He details the three ironclad rules of successful genre writing, and analyzes more than a dozen major genres and the essential plot events, or “beats,” that define each of them. As he shows, the ability to combine these beats in the right way is what separates stories that sell from those that don’t. Truby also reveals how a single story can combine elements of different genres, and how the best writers use this technique to craft unforgettable stories that stand out from the crowd. Just as Truby’s first book, The Anatomy of Story, changed the way writers develop stories, The Anatomy of Genres will enhance their quality and expand the impact they have on the world.

Author : Johannes Riis,Aaron Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780429749162

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Screening Characters by Johannes Riis,Aaron Taylor Pdf

Characters are central to our experiences of screened fictions and invite a host of questions. The contributors to Screening Characters draw on archival material, interviews, philosophical inquiry, and conceptual analysis in order to give new, thought-provoking answers to these queries. Providing multifaceted accounts of the nature of screen characters, contributions are organized around a series of important subjects, including issues of class, race, ethics, and generic types as they are encountered in moving image media. These topics, in turn, are personified by such memorable figures as Cary Grant, Jon Hamm, Audrey Hepburn, and Seul-gi Kim, in addition to avatars, online personalities, animated characters, and the ensembles of shows such as The Sopranos, Mad Men, and Breaking Bad.

Author : Atara Stein
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0809386410

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The Byronic Hero in Film, Fiction, and Television by Atara Stein Pdf

The Byronic Hero in Film, Fiction, and Television bridges nineteenth- and twentieth-century studies in pursuit of an ambitious, antisocial, arrogant, and aggressively individualistic mode of hero from his inception in Byron’s Manfred, Childe Harold, and Cain, through his incarnations as the protagonists of Westerns, action films, space odysseys, vampire novels, neo-Gothic comics, and sci-fi television. Such a hero exhibits supernatural abilities, adherence to a personal moral code, ineptitude at human interaction (muddled even further by self-absorbed egotism), and an ingrained defiance of oppressive authority. He is typically an outlaw, most certainly an outcast or outsider, and more often than not, he is a he. Given his superhuman status, this hero offers no potential for sympathetic identification from his audience. At best, he provides an outlet for vicarious expressions of power and independence. While audiences may not seek to emulate the Byronic hero, Stein notes that he desires to emulate them; recent texts plot to “rehumanize” the hero or to voice through him approbation and admiration of ordinary human values and experiences. Tracing the influence of Lord Byron’s Manfred as outcast hero on a pantheon of his contemporary progenies—including characters from Pale Rider, Unforgiven, The Terminator, Alien, The Crow, Sandman, Star Trek: The Next Generation,and Angel—Atara Stein tempers her academic acumen with the insights of a devoted aficionado in this first comprehensive study of the Romantic hero type and his modern kindred. Atara Stein was a professor of English at California State University, Fullerton. Her articles on the development of the Byronic hero have appeared in Popular Culture Review, Romantic Circles Praxis Series, Genders, and Philological Quarterly.

Author : Steven Gerrard,Renée Middlemost
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781801175166

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Gender and Action Films by Steven Gerrard,Renée Middlemost Pdf

Focusing on a less acknowledged period in Action Cinema history, Gender and Action Films prioritises female led action movies and champion a more meaningful interaction and representation between the Action genre and contemporary issues of race, sexuality, and gender.