One Hundred Years After Tomorrow

Author : Darlene J. Sadlier
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992-02-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0253115698

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One Hundred Years after Tomorrow by Darlene J. Sadlier Pdf

"Appearing for the first time in English, these stories express the anguish and courage of women from their different classes and regions as they recognize their common restlessness and forge a new consciousness."Â -- Booklist "... provocative... Although not all the pieces are outwardly political, there is a political edge to the book; the tone of the stories is bleak as they tell of Brazilian women's struggles with government, society, men and their own private demons. Sadlier's able translations retain a distinctive voice and style for each writer." -- Publishers Weekly "Sadlier... has done a service to students of Comparative Literature and Women's Studies as well as to general readers who sincerely want to know what literature of quality is being written in that all-too-rarely studied Portuguese language of Brazil."Â -- Revista de Estudios Hispanicos "The pieces... convey... the evolution in the consciousness of the writers, their sense of themselves, and their place in society as well as the changes affecting Brazil's political climate and society at large during this century."Â -- Review of Contemporary Fiction "A superb addition to the increasing number of anthologies dedicated to Brazilian literature." -- Choice "A must for any modern literary collection." -- WLW Journal Women writers have revolutionized Brazilian literature, and this impressive collection will provide English readers with a window on this revolution. These twenty previously untranslated selections by some of Brazil's most important writers illustrate the remarkable power of women's voices and the important contributions they have made to twentieth-century literature.

Author : María Claudia André,Eva Paulino Bueno
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1653 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317726340

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Latin American Women Writers: An Encyclopedia by María Claudia André,Eva Paulino Bueno Pdf

Latin American Women Writers: An Encyclopedia presents the lives and critical works of over 170 women writers in Latin America between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries. This features thematic entries as well as biographies of female writers whose works were originally published in Spanish or Portuguese, and who have had an impact on literary, political, and social studies. Focusing on drama, poetry, and fiction, this work includes authors who have published at least three literary texts that have had a significant impact on Latin American literature and culture. Each entry is followed by extensive bibliographic references, including primary and secondary sources. Coverage consists of critical appreciation and analysis of the writers' works. Brief biographical data is included, but the main focus is on the meanings and contexts of the works as well as their cultural and political impact. In addition to author entries, other themes are explored, such as humor in contemporary Latin American fiction, lesbian literature in Latin America, magic, realism, or mother images in Latin American literature. The aim is to provide a unique, thorough, scholarly survey of women writers and their works in Latin America. This Encyclopedia will be of interest to both to the student of literature as well as to any reader interested in understanding more about Latin American culture, literature, and how women have represented gender and national issues throughout the centuries.

Author : Andrew Maynard
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781633539068

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Films from the Future by Andrew Maynard Pdf

“Deftly shows how a seemingly frivolous film genre can guide us in shaping tomorrow’s world.” —Seth Shostak, senior astronomer, SETI Institute Artificial intelligence, gene manipulation, cloning, and interplanetary travel are all ideas that seemed like fairy tales but a few years ago. And now their possibilities are very much here. But are we ready to handle these advances? This book, by a physicist and expert on responsible technology development, reveals how science fiction movies can help us think about and prepare for the social consequences of technologies we don’t yet have, but that are coming faster than we imagine. Films from the Future looks at twelve movies that take us on a journey through the worlds of biological and genetic manipulation, human enhancement, cyber technologies, and nanotechnology. Readers will gain a broader understanding of the complex relationship between science and society. The movies mix old and new, and the familiar and unfamiliar, to provide a unique, entertaining, and ultimately transformative take on the power of emerging technologies, and the responsibilities they come with.

Author : Zhao Feng
Publisher : Devneybooks
Page : 2100 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781304462725

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What begins ends by Zhao Feng Pdf

It is a country called Jingyang Country. There is a mountain range called Ziyang Mountain in the north of Jingyang Country. There are hundreds of trees and animals in Ziyang Mountain, and the size of Ziyang Mountain is even bigger than that of Jingyang Country, because this mortal country in the world generally covers a small area, and most areas are wild, with monsters running rampant and dangerous terrain, which is not suitable for all human beings to live and live. Qingshan village is an ordinary small mountain village on the northern border of Jingyang country. Because Ziyang Mountain is in the north, it is quite peaceful. Because all the people in the village live by hunting and gathering wild fruits, the life of the people in the village is still very leisurely and comfortable.

Author : Captain Tom Moore
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241486559

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One Hundred Steps: The Story of Captain Sir Tom Moore by Captain Tom Moore Pdf

The story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore. This fully illustrated book is about life's ups and downs, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together. This is an inspirational picture book, published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up. A book to encourage you with Captain Tom's inspirational words on the highs and lows that life has in store for us all. "A wonderful book, fit for a hero of the people" - Michael Morpurgo

Author : Marianne Cronin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063017511

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The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin Pdf

“A beautiful debut, funny, tender, and animated by a willingness to confront life’s obstacles and find a way to survive. . . . It celebrates friendship, finds meaning in difficulty and lets the reader explore dark places while always allowing for the possibility of light. Lenni and Margot are fine companions for all our springtime journeys.”—Harper’s Bazaar, UK A charming, fiercely alive and disarmingly funny debut novel in the vein of John Green, Rachel Joyce, and Jojo Moyes—a brave testament to the power of living each day to the fullest, a tribute to the stories that we live, and a reminder of our unlimited capacity for friendship and love. An extraordinary friendship. A lifetime of stories. Seventeen-year-old Lenni Pettersson lives on the Terminal Ward at the Glasgow Princess Royal Hospital. Though the teenager has been told she’s dying, she still has plenty of living to do. Joining the hospital’s arts and crafts class, she meets the magnificent Margot, an 83-year-old, purple-pajama-wearing, fruitcake-eating rebel, who transforms Lenni in ways she never imagined. As their friendship blooms, a world of stories opens for these unlikely companions who, between them, have been alive for one hundred years. Though their days are dwindling, both are determined to leave their mark on the world. With the help of Lenni’s doting palliative care nurse and Father Arthur, the hospital’s patient chaplain, Lenni and Margot devise a plan to create one hundred paintings showcasing the stories of the century they have lived—stories of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of unexpected tenderness and pure joy. Though the end is near, life isn’t quite done with these unforgettable women just yet. Delightfully funny and bittersweet, heartbreaking yet ultimately uplifting, The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot reminds us of the preciousness of life as it considers the legacy we choose to leave, how we influence the lives of others even after we’re gone, and the wonder of a friendship that transcends time.

Author : Henry M. Christman,Abraham Feldman
Publisher : New York : Macmillan
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : American essays
ISBN : UOM:49015000477266

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One Hundred Years of the Nation by Henry M. Christman,Abraham Feldman Pdf

A collection of articles that were in The Nation magazine from 1865-1965.

Author : Mack Reynolds
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575102743

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Day After Tomorrow by Mack Reynolds Pdf

The time is the future. The government is a corrupt and inefficient bureaucracy, mainly concerned with protecting the profits of large corporations. The Movement is a new and non-violent revolutionary group seeking to replace the political mess with a just and scientifically efficient socioeconomic system. The Movement was staffed by some of the world's greatest intellectuals and scientists; unfortunately, they were amateurs in the business of revolution. The government could call on an army of ruthless professional agents - and they had no scruples about using violence.

Author : Darlene J. Sadlier
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780253042699

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The Lilly Library from A to Z by Darlene J. Sadlier Pdf

A beautifully illustrated look inside of Indiana University Bloomington’s renowned library of rare books, manuscripts, and related oddities. What do locks of Edgar Allan Poe’s hair, Sylvia Plath’s attractive handmade paper dolls, John Ford’s Oscars, and Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 cigars have in common? They are just a few of the fascinating objects found in the world-famous Lilly Library, located on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington. In this beautifully illustrated A-to-Z volume, Darlene J. Sadlier journeys through the library’s wide-ranging collections to highlight dozens of intriguing items and the archives of which they are a part. Read about life and death masks of John Keats, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Dreiser; Walt Whitman’s last pencil; and vintage board games, mechanical puzzles, and even comic books. Among the more peculiar items are a pair of elk teeth and an eerily realistic wall-mount bust of Boris Karloff. Sadlier writes engagingly about the Lilly Library’s major historical collections, which include Civil War diaries and a panopticon of the war called the Myriopticon; War of 1812 payment receipts to spies; and the World War II letters and V-mail of journalist Ernie Pyle. This copiously illustrated, entertaining, and educational book will inspire you to take your own journey and discover for yourself the wonders of the Lilly Library.

Author : George Melnyk
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0802084443

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One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema by George Melnyk Pdf

Melnyk argues passionately that Canadian cinema has never been a singular entity, but has continued to speak in the languages and in the voices of Canada's diverse population.

Author : Walter Barlow Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1070 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Missouri
ISBN : UIUC:30112003276778

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One hundred years ago by Walter Barlow Stevens Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UCSC:32106011943609

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Choice by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lisa See
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101910085

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On Gold Mountain by Lisa See Pdf

Out of the stories heard in her childhood in Los Angeles's Chinatown and years of research, See has constructed this sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family, a work that takes in stories of racism and romance, entrepreneurial genius and domestic heartache, secret marriages and sibling rivalries, in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world. 82 photos.

Author : Alex Lacson
Publisher : Europa Edizioni
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791220111799

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Five Hundred Years without Love by Alex Lacson Pdf

This is about a man, his lost love, the imperfect world he lives in, and how he finds his true love after he discovers his true self and life’s purpose when he realized that much of the world’s imperfections are caused by lack of love for others, fueled by greed and selfishness, which cause social cancer. Anton Hinirang was unhappy for the last twenty-four years, after losing his first and only love, when Marian’s parents forced her to marry someone with money and stature. Decades later, not even success could make Anton happy. When his unhappiness was complicated by tragic events that happened to his father and two siblings, caused by his country’s social ills, it woke and changed Anton forever. It led to his self-discovery of his life’s purpose, which in turn led him to find his true love. In its core, the story is about love, how its absence can render a person’s life unhappy and miserable, and how lack of love in people’s hearts, especially among leaders, can cause poverty and misery among many in society and the world. Alex Lacson is a bestselling author in the Philippines. He is known as a builder of hope in his country, especially among the youth. Alex believes that love is the answer to most of the problems confronting humanity today; love as expressed in kindness, compassion, generosity, fairness and justice. Though a lawyer by profession, Alex’s first passion is writing. He served as a newspaper columnist for seven years. He also worked as editor-in-chief of a lawyers’ magazine for a few years before he wrote in 2005 his first book, which became an instant national bestseller in the Philippines. Alex is a graduate of the College of Law, University of the Philippines. In 2002, he took a short summer program at Harvard Law School, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, US. He also took a leadership training at Haggai Institute, Singapore in 2007.

Author : Yevgeny Zamyatin
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9791041807635

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We by Yevgeny Zamyatin Pdf