Emerging Heroes

Author : Akira Kitade
Publisher : Academic Studies PRess
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781644698716

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Emerging Heroes by Akira Kitade Pdf

Inspired by seven photographs of WWII refugees in an old album, the author embarked on a quest to uncover the story behind each portrait. Had the refugees been rescued by the diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust by providing Japanese transit visas? Searching for the identities of the people in the photographs, the author scoured historical records and interviewed numerous fascinating individuals, including Sugihara visa recipients and their descendants. While solving the mystery of the people in the photographs, the author uncovered more hero diplomats and new details about Sugihara visas. This account of the author’s investigation supports the legacy of Chiune Sugihara and highlights other WWII saviors, such as the Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk.

Author : Rocío Carrasco Carrasco
Publisher : Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Huelva
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788417066734

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NEW HEROES ON SCREEN by Rocío Carrasco Carrasco Pdf

This book analyses the representation of new models of masculinity in US recent science fiction cinema. By examining the figure of the “new hero”, a male protagonist with visible unconventional features, it explores new ways of gender representation on screen. Lynch’s Dune (1984) and the Wachowsky brothers’ The Matrix (1999) share many traits concerning gender representation and offer the type of the androgynous hero who stands for innovative prototypes of masculinity. As a result of these films’ analysis, the book uncovers the tangible controversy in current US society about gender tolerance.

Author : Christopher P. Jones
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780674264854

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New Heroes in Antiquity by Christopher P. Jones Pdf

Heroes and heroines in antiquity inhabited a space somewhere between gods and humans. In this detailed, yet brilliantly wide-ranging analysis, Christopher Jones starts from literary heroes such as Achilles and moves to the historical record of those exceptional men and women who were worshiped after death. He asks why and how mortals were heroized, and what exactly becoming a hero entailed in terms of religious action and belief. He proves that the growing popularity of heroizing the dead—fallen warriors, family members, magnanimous citizens—represents not a decline from earlier practice but an adaptation to new contexts and modes of thought. The most famous example of this process is Hadrian’s beloved, Antinoos, who can now be located within an ancient tradition of heroizing extraordinary youths who died prematurely. This book, wholly new and beautifully written, rescues the hero from literary metaphor and vividly restores heroism to the reality of ancient life.

Author : Dakota R. Peterson
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616633707

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The Sioux Clan and the New Heroes by Dakota R. Peterson Pdf

As Ryan grows up, he learns about the life of a warrior. He learns even more as he embarks on a dangerous quest for knowledge about who he is and what he is—learning about the Sioux clan and the world of warriors. Ryan is like any other teenage boy. He's energetic and loves to help others. He loves to be with his friends and his family. Ryan dreams only of protecting his baby brother, Ulrich. Little does he know that this task of protection is both more difficult than he ever imagined and also his calling. He has no ordinary family—they're from an ancient line of warrior heroes, and even his father was once a great warrior. The modern Sioux are known as the greatest fighters in all the world and are also the secretive protectors around Heraho. Join author Dakota R. Peterson on a journey through the world of magical warriors in The Sioux Clan and the New Heroes.

Author : Martha W. Driver,Sid Ray
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786419265

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The Medieval Hero on Screen by Martha W. Driver,Sid Ray Pdf

Few figures have captured Hollywood's and the public's imagination as completely as have medieval heroes. Cast as chivalric knight, warrior princess, "alpha male in tights," or an amalgamation, and as likely to appear in Hong Kong action flicks and spaghetti westerns as films set in the Middle Ages, the medieval hero on film serves many purposes. This collection of essays about the medieval hero on screen, contributed by scholars from a variety of disciplines, draws upon a wide range of movies and medieval texts. The essays are grouped into five sections, each with an introduction by the editors: an exploration of historic authenticity; heroic children and the lessons they convey to young viewers; medieval female heroes; the place of the hero's weapon in pop culture; and teaching the medieval movie in the classroom. Thirty-two film stills illustrate the work, and each essay includes notes, a filmography, and a bibliography. There is a foreword by Jonathan Rosenbaum, and an index is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Emilie Sitzia
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781443835916

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Art in Literature, Literature in Art in 19th Century France by Emilie Sitzia Pdf

The traditional relationship between painting and literature underwent a profound change in nineteenth-century France. Painting progressively asserted its independence from literature as it liberated itself from narrative obligations whilst interrogating the concept of subject matter itself. Simultaneously the influence of art on the writing styles of authors increased and the character of the artist established itself as a recurring motif in French literature. This book offers a panoramic review of the relationship between art and literature in nineteenth-century France. By means of a series of case studies chosen from key moments throughout the nineteenth century, the aim of this study is to provide a focused analysis of specific examples of this relationship, revealing both its multifaceted nature as well as offering a panorama of the development of this on-going and increasingly complex cultural relationship. From Jacques Louis David’s irreverence for classical texts to Victor Hugo’s graphic works, from Edouard Manet’s illustrations to Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings of books, from Honoré de Balzac’s Unknown Masterpiece to Joris-Karl Huysmans’s A Rebours, this interdisciplinary investigation of the links between literature and art in France throws new light on both fields of creative endeavour during a critical phase of France’s cultural history.

Author : Michael Carroll
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0142411795

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The Awakening #1 by Michael Carroll Pdf

Fans of the hit TV show Heroes will love Quantum Prophecy! Ten years ago, all the superhumans vanished. No one knows what happened to them--until now. Thirteen-year-olds Danny and Colin are shocked to discover that they are in fact the beginning of a renewed superhuman race. As they rise to take the place of the lost generation, the unimaginable truth behind the explosive final battle that occurred ten years ago between the superheroes and the supervillains is exposed. And when the past resurfaces, Danny and his fellow superheroes must face the new challenges that threaten their survival. On the run from everyone, and not knowing who is friend or foe, the one ability the new heroes are going to need most is the power to distinguish good from evil.

Author : Christopher P. Jones
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0674035860

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New Heroes in Antiquity by Christopher P. Jones Pdf

Heroes and heroines in antiquity inhabited a space somewhere between gods and humans. In this detailed, yet brilliantly wide-ranging analysis, Christopher Jones starts from literary heroes such as Achilles and moves to the historical record of those exceptional men and women who were worshiped after death. He asks why and how mortals were heroized, and what exactly becoming a hero entailed in terms of religious action and belief. He proves that the growing popularity of heroizing the dead—fallen warriors, family members, magnanimous citizens—represents not a decline from earlier practice but an adaptation to new contexts and modes of thought. The most famous example of this process is Hadrian’s beloved, Antinoos, who can now be located within an ancient tradition of heroizing extraordinary youths who died prematurely. This book, wholly new and beautifully written, rescues the hero from literary metaphor and vividly restores heroism to the reality of ancient life.

Author : Michael Carroll
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101187692

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Super Human by Michael Carroll Pdf

Four thousand years ago the world’s first super human walked the earth. Possessing the strength of one hundred men, skin impervious to attack, and the ability to read minds, this immortal being used his power to conquer and enslave nations. Now plans are in motion that will transport this super human to the present, where he’ll usher in a new age of tyranny unlike anything the world has ever seen. Determined to stand against them, using powers they’ve only just begun to master, is a ragtag group of young heroes. For them this first test may be their greatest . . . and last. Watch a Video

Author : Michael Carroll
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-06-29
Category : Imaginary wars and battles
ISBN : 1547067799

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The New Heroes by Michael Carroll Pdf

The final novel in the acclaimed New Heroes / Super Human series! Decades ago the superhuman Quantum received a vision of a devastating war in which billions will die. Now it seems that Quantum's prophecy will come to pass. Weakened from their battle with Victor Cross's army of clones, the New Heroes are unprepared for the return of the first superhuman: the immortal despot Krodin. In the final conflict there can be no winners. Only survivors.

Author : Maurice Bishop
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Bombings
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173018407975

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New Martyrs, New Heroes, New Patriots by Maurice Bishop Pdf

Author : Admiral William H. McRaven
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781538719978

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The Hero Code by Admiral William H. McRaven Pdf

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from battlefields to hospitals to college campuses, who are doing their part to save the world. When Bill McRaven was a young boy growing up in Texas, he dreamed of being a superhero. He longed to put on a cape and use his superpowers to save the earth from destruction. But as he grew older and traveled the world, he found real heroes everywhere he went -- and none of them had superpowers. None of them wore capes or cowls. But they all possessed qualities that gave them the power to help others, to make a difference, to save the world: courage, both physical and moral; humility; a willingness to sacrifice; and a deep sense of integrity. THE HERO CODE is not a cypher, a puzzle, or a secret message. It is a code of conduct; lessons in virtues that can become the foundations of our character as we build a life worthy of honor and respect.

Author : Drew Friedman
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-10
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781606997314

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Heroes of the Comics by Drew Friedman Pdf

Featuring over 80 full-color portraits of the pioneering legends of American comic books, including publishers, editors and artists from the industry’s birth in the ’30s, through the brilliant artists and writers of behind EC Comics in the ’50s. All lovingly rendered and chosen by Drew Friedman, a cartooning legend in his own right. Featuring subjects popular and obscure, men and women, as well as several pioneering African-American artists. Each subject features a short essay by Friedman, who grew up knowing many of the subjects included (as the son of writer Bruce Jay Friedman), including Stan Lee, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Will Elder, and Bill Gaines. More names you might recognize: Barks, Crumb, Wood, Wolverton, Frazetta, Siegel & Shuster, Kirby, Cole, Ditko, Werthem… it’s a Hall of Fame of comic book history from the man BoingBoing.com call “America’s greatest living portrait artist!”

Author : Anthony H. Harrigan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : South Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120113167

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The New Republic by Anthony H. Harrigan Pdf

Author : Judy Rebick
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781487003586

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Heroes in My Head by Judy Rebick Pdf

A courageous, moving, and powerful memoir from a renowned feminist activist, Heroes in My Head is the incredible untold story of Judy Rebick’s struggle with depression and Dissociative Identity Disorder. In this riveting memoir, renowned feminist Judy Rebick tells the story of the eleven personalities she developed in order to help her cope with, and survive, childhood sexual abuse. In Heroes in My Head, Rebick chronicles her struggle with depression in the 1980s, when she became a high-profile spokesperson for the pro-choice movement during the fight to legalize abortion. It was in the 1990s, when she took on her biggest challenge as a public figure by becoming president of a major women’s rights association, that her memories began to surface and became too persistent to ignore. Rebick reveals her moment of discovery: meeting the eleven personalities; uncovering her repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse; and then communicating with each personality in therapy and on the page in a journal — all of this while she is leading high-profile national struggles. Heroes in My Head is a fascinating, heartbreaking, but ultimately empowering story. With courage and honesty, Rebick lays bare the public and private battles that have shaped her life.