The Green Man Unmasked

Author : James Coulter
Publisher : Author House
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467014885

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The Green Man Unmasked by James Coulter Pdf

A relic from our pagan past; a fertility symbol; the spirit of vegetation; Jack-in-the-Green, Herne the Hunter or Robin Hoodall of these descriptions and many more have been advanced to explain the identity of the strange and often outlandish image which glares so balefully from rood screen and roof boss in so many places of Christian worship throughout Western Europe. Invariably depicting a male human head, it is by any reckoning a most unusual image and while exhibiting countless variations, the predominant feature common to all is the vegetation issuing in luxuriant profusion from the mouth and coiling around the head in fantastic shapes and patterns; a feature which has no known counterpart in nature. It is the Green Man so-called by generations of environmentalists and folklore enthusiasts. But such interpretations beg the questionwhy does the image occur predominantly within a Christian context with a frequency second only to that of Christ Himself. . Who is the Green Man and what does his widespread presence signify? The author believes that the answer to this age-old riddle may be found in a number of medieval works such as the apocryphal gospels, the Bestiary and the Legend of the Rood all of which would have been familiar to scholars and teachers of the period. Although never part of the official canon, these nevertheless had a considerable influence on the teaching of the medieval Church and the imagery which it employed to illustrate it for the benefit of illiterate or semi-literate congregations. The present study represents a radical departure from the previously received wisdom on the subject and advances the hypothesis that far from being a pagan fertility symbol, the Green Man is a lead player in the great scriptural drama of the Creation, the Fall of Man and his ultimate redemption.

Author : Dawn Keetley,Angela Tenga
Publisher : Springer
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781137570635

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Plant Horror by Dawn Keetley,Angela Tenga Pdf

This collection explores artistic representations of vegetal life that imperil human life, voicing anxieties about our relationship to other life forms with which we share the earth. From medieval manuscript illustrations to modern works of science fiction and horror, plants that manifest monstrous agency defy human control, challenge anthropocentric perception, and exact a violent vengeance for our blind and exploitative practices. Plant Horror explores how depictions of monster plants reveal concerns about the viability of our prevailing belief systems and dominant ideologies— as well as a deep-seated fear about human vulnerability in an era of deepening ecological crisis. Films discussed include The Day of the Triffids, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Wicker Man, Swamp Thing, and The Happening.

Author : Sarah Hely
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Legend of the Green Man by Sarah Hely Pdf

Author : PAUL. HOLES
Publisher : Wildfire
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 147227038X

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Unmasked by PAUL. HOLES Pdf

From the detective who helped catch the Golden State Killer, a memoir about investigating America's toughest cold cases, and the rewards - and toll - of a life spent solving crime.For a decade, from 1973, The Golden State Killer stalked and murdered Californians in the dead of night, leaving entire communities afraid to turn off the lights. Then he vanished, and the case remained unsolved.In 1994, when cold-case investigator Paul Holes came across the old file, he swore he would unmask GSK and finally give these families closure. Twenty-four years later, Holes fulfilled that promise, identifying 73-year-old Joseph J. DeAngelo. Headlines blasted around the world: one of America's most prolific serial killers had been caught.That case launched Paul's career into the stratosphere, turning him into an icon in the true-crime world. But while many know the story of the capture of GSK, until now, no one has truly known the man behind it all.In UNMASKED, Paul takes us through his memories of a storied career and provides an insider account of some of the most notorious cases in contemporary American history, including Laci Peterson's murder and Jaycee Dugard's kidnapping. But this is also a revelatory profile of a complex man and what makes him tick: the drive to find closure for victims and their loved ones; the inability to walk away from a challenge - even at the expense of his own happiness. This is a story about the gritty truth of crime solving when there are no 'case closed' headlines. It is the story of a man and his commitment to his cases, and to the people who might have otherwise been forgotten.

Author : Hanna Shelest,Maryna Rabinovych
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030417659

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Decentralization, Regional Diversity, and Conflict by Hanna Shelest,Maryna Rabinovych Pdf

This edited volume focuses on the links between the ongoing crisis in and around Ukraine, regional diversity, and the reform of decentralization. It provides in-depth insights into the historical constitution of regional diversity and the evolution of center-periphery relationships in Ukraine, the legal qualification of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine, and the role of the decentralization reform in promoting conflict resolution, as well as modernization, democratization and European integration of Ukraine. Particular emphasis lies on the securitization of both regional diversity issues and territorial self-government arrangements in terms of Russia’s support for self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics. The volume captures the complexity of contemporary “hybrid” conflicts, involving both internal and external aspects, and the hybridization and securitization of territorial self-governance solutions. It thus provides an important contribution to the debate on territorial self-government and conflict resolution.

Author : Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Devon (England)
ISBN : UOM:39015081567870

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Report and Transactions - The Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art by Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art Pdf

List of members in each volume.

Author : Mark Ginocchio,Tom DeFalco
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781633197671

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100 Things Spider-Man Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Mark Ginocchio,Tom DeFalco Pdf

Every Spider-Man fan knows Peter Parker's origin story, knows about his clashes with the Green Goblin, and is eager to see actor Tom Holland don the red and blue suit on the big screen. But do you know the genesis of Venom or the Sinister Six? Have you ever tried Aunt May's famous wheatcakes? 100 Things Spider-Man Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the character. Whether you're a die-hard comic book reader from the Silver Age or a new follower of the popular movies, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Writer and podcaster Mark Ginocchio has collected every essential piece of Spider-Man knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

Author : Manfred Max-Neef,Philip B. Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857840325

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Economics Unmasked by Manfred Max-Neef,Philip B. Smith Pdf

An inspiring outline of a new economics system, where justice, human dignity, compassion and reverence for life are the guiding values. The economic system under which we live not only forces the great majority of humankind to live their lives in indignity and poverty but also threatens all forms of life on Earth. Economics Unmasked presents a cogent critique of the dominant economic system, showing that the theoretical constructions of mainstream economics work mainly to bring about injustice. The merciless onslaught on the global ecosystem of recent decades, brought about by the massive increase in the production of goods and the consequent depletion of nature's reserves, is not a chance property of the economic system. It is a direct result of neoliberal economic thinking, which recognizes value only in material things. The growth obsession is not a mistaken conception that mainstream economists can unlearn, it is inherent in their view of life. But a socio-economic system based on the growth obsession can never be sustainable. This book outlines the foundations of a new economics, where we are not ruled by greed and injustice. Contrary to the absurd assumption of mainstream economists that economics is a value-free science, a new economics must make its values explicit.

Author : Todd Friel
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614584162

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Jesus Unmasked by Todd Friel Pdf

Jesus Christ is the most famous man in human history, but exactly who was He? Some say a fable; others think just one option among many good teachers, or even a nice guy who taught morals. Do any of these descriptions capture the totality of who He was? Jesus Unmasked goes directly to the world’s greatest expert on Jesus Christ, Jesus Himself: Who Jesus said He was and why He said it the way He did What historical accounts and Biblical details reveal versus what we assume Why 4000 years of history, prophecy and chronology force every human being to render their verdict about this one man. When you encounter Jesus Unmasked, you will not be ambivalent. Jesus gives us clarity and insight into the nature of God. Interact with what Jesus taught about Himself and draw your own conclusions to the world’s most important question: “Who is the real Jesus?”

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Assassination
ISBN : OCLC:947110504

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The Green Man [1956] by Anonim Pdf

A scintillating Alastair Sim plays Hawkins, a timid watchmaker with a part-time job- he is also a professional assassin who bumps off all the people we love to hate. But when pompous MP Sir Gregory Upshott is the intended target, bungling vacuum cleaner salesman William Blake gets in the way.

Author : Natalie Clubb
Publisher : Titan Comics
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782769163

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The X-Files: The Official Collection - Little Green Men, Monsters and Villains Vol.2 by Natalie Clubb Pdf

Author : Nina E. E. Cerfolio
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781003824169

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Psychoanalytic and Spiritual Perspectives on Terrorism by Nina E. E. Cerfolio Pdf

Nina E. Cerfolio masterfully explores the deeper spiritual and psychoanalytic understanding of the origins of human aggressive and destructive instincts which underlie mass shootings and terrorism. The author survived two terrorist attacks: developing breast cancer from being a first responder at 9/11, and being poisoned by an FSB agent while providing humanitarian aid in the Second Chechen War. Through a personal, scholarly investigation into her psyche, the author describes the spiritual awakening that was catalyzed by these events and their traumatic impact, and examines how a world could create the firmament for the kinds of destructive aggression that are a daily occurrence. Featuring cutting-edge quantitative research and case material, which illustrates the prevalence of undiagnosed and untreated psychiatric illness among mass shooters and terrorists, this book encourages dialogue about the stigma of mental illness and challenges the perception of terrorists as monsters with no societal responsibility. Championing the forgotten collective humiliation of the marginalized—which in turn breeds terrorism—and documenting a new spiritual lens through which healing is possible, this book will be essential reading for mental health workers and anyone wishing to understand the traumatizing epoch in which we are living.

Author : Dan Coffman
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646709885

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The Coming by Dan Coffman Pdf

Shane Reid is a retired history professor who normally divides his time between Chicago Cubs baseball games and debunking reports of unidentified flying objects or close encounters of the third kind. This routine and his perspective on extraterrestrial life change dramatically when a respected ufologist asks him to assist in an investigation of five alleged alien artifacts. The ufologist's tragic death leaves Shane as the only person able to prevent the destruction of Earth by a mysterious miniature moon coming from nowhere. Fortuitously, Phoebe Brahman is drawn into Shane's quest because of her unique ability to solve puzzles and break secret codes. Using an ancient observatory, antediluvian technology, and hundred-year-old encryption techniques, this bookworm turned adventuress contacts an alien race for help only to discover their unexpectedly sinister intentions. The duo's efforts are imperiled by Drake Calder, the head of a clandestine government agency committed to keeping knowledge of aliens from the general public, and a malevolent religious cult that believes aliens are demons preparing the way for Satan to harvest the souls of mankind. Shane and Phoebe need a miracle.

Author : William Anderson,Clive Hicks
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0062500759

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Green Man by William Anderson,Clive Hicks Pdf

Traces the origins and evolution of the concept of the Green Man, a symbol of renewal and oneness with nature, from prehistory to the present, in the myths, folklore, and art of cultures around the world

Author : Stephen Wiacek,DK,Stan Lee,Adam Bray
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781465497819

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Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition by Stephen Wiacek,DK,Stan Lee,Adam Bray Pdf

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. Marvel Encyclopedia features: - Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters. - Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters - Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans - A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index - Contains new entries for more than 20 characters From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel’s hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again. © 2020 MARVEL