The Invisible Dragon

Author : Dave Hickey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226014388

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The Invisible Dragon by Dave Hickey Pdf

The Invisible Dragon made a lot of noise for a little book When it was originally published in 1993 it was championed by artists for its forceful call for a reconsideration of beauty—and savaged by more theoretically oriented critics who dismissed the very concept of beauty as naive, igniting a debate that has shown no sign of flagging. With this revised and expanded edition, Hickey is back to fan the flames. More manifesto than polite discussion, more call to action than criticism, The Invisible Dragon aims squarely at the hyper-institutionalism that, in Hickey’s view, denies the real pleasures that draw us to art in the first place. Deploying the artworks of Warhol, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mapplethorpe and the writings of Ruskin, Shakespeare, Deleuze, and Foucault, Hickey takes on museum culture, arid academicism, sclerotic politics, and more—all in the service of making readers rethink the nature of art. A new introduction provides a context for earlier essays—what Hickey calls his "intellectual temper tantrums." A new essay, "American Beauty," concludes the volume with a historical argument that is a rousing paean to the inherently democratic nature of attention to beauty. Written with a verve that is all too rare in serious criticism, this expanded and refurbished edition of The Invisible Dragon will be sure to captivate a new generation of readers, provoking the passionate reactions that are the hallmark of great criticism.

Author : Angie Lucas
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683642435

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My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon by Angie Lucas Pdf

An illustrated picture book for children dealing with grief, showing that although loss is hard and real, together we can move through it to find joy and hope again. When a young boy unexpectedly loses his mother, an invisible dragon swoops in and perches on top of his head. The boy wants the dragon to go away, but the dragon has plans of its own. It follows him to school, sleeps on his chest at night, and even crashes his birthday party. Yet as the boy comes to terms with his loss, his relationship with the dragon changes in surprising ways. My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is an important book for children dealing with loss. Whether it is the death of a parent or loved one, divorce, a move, illness, or losing a friendship, this story shows children that loss is real and hard, but we can move through it. Young readers learn that healing takes time, and that it’s okay to experience a range of emotions when processing a really big loss. Filled with poignant yet playful illustrations and touches of humor, the book tackles a weighty subject in an easy and approachable way. For any child who’s lost someone they love, My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a tale of healing and hope.

Author : Ronald Meade
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781649573650

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Travels with Pinky The Invisible Dragon by Ronald Meade Pdf

Travels with Pinky the Invisible Dragon By: Ronald Meade Illustrated By: Carol Liddiment A little girl is lost in the forest and meets a magical wizard who sends her, together with Pinky the invisible dragon, on a journey of discovery. Join the little girl as she travels to a faraway places and learns about the beauty of different cultures as well as the plight of endangered animals such as pandas, albatrosses and elephants. Will she return home to stop the men from destroying the forest and will she finally find out her name?

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338776935

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Guarding the Invisible Dragons: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #22) by Tracey West Pdf

Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered in Aragon and the babies' parents are nowhere to be found! The baby dragons need to eat the fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their invisible powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island... Drake, Worm, and Carlos' cousin Val must travel there to find the baby dragons’ parents and the fruit before the baby dragons lose their powers forever! Also, one of the baby dragons forms a close bond with Val. Could Val be a Dragon Master? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338767964

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The Underdogs by Tracey West Pdf

From the writer of the bestselling Dragon Masters series and the illustrator of the bestselling Diary of a Pug series comes a high-energy, illustrated chapter book series about four dogs who learn that being yourself is much more fun than being Best in Show. Welcome to the town of Barksdale, where the canine residents strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the "best groomer" or sell the "best biscuits." And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on every year for one pup to be named Best in Show. Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won Best in Show... which is okay with them! But they have to work together to pass their Agility Exam, because either the whole pack passes or the whole pack fails. Nova has convinced her pals to train, but on her practice course, Duke is afraid to climb the high ramp, Harley keeps chasing squirrels, and Peanut can't make it through the hoops. Nova's not doing much better -- she's so excited she keeps knocking the whole course over! Will the pups make the grade, or are they doomed to be Underdogs forever? With black-and-white illustrations on every page and hilarious antics throughout, this series is perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books on their own, or for anyone who loves a good underdog story!

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0876179766

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Shine of the Silver Dragon by Tracey West Pdf

The wizard Maldred is back! And Diego is under his dark spell! Drake learns that Maldred wants to control the Naga -- an enormous dragon that lives deep within the Earth. Two keys are needed to control the Naga. Drake, Bo, and Carlos must find Argent and stop Diego before it's too late.

Author : Carl Sagan
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307801043

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The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan Pdf

A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace “A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.”—Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World “Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing.”—The Washington Post Book World “Compelling.”—USA Today “A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity.”—The Sciences “Passionate.”—San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338776898

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Bloom of the Flower Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #21) by Tracey West Pdf

Drake and Worm must help a Flower Dragon protect his home in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A Flower Dragon named Wildroot has come to Bracken! He needs help because his home is in danger. The Dragon Masters must find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The Dragon Stone reveals a boy named Oskar, who is disappointed that he does not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Can Oskar and his dragon learn to work together in time to save the Flower Dragons from a terrible monster? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

Author : Barbara Maria Stafford
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780226770529

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Echo Objects by Barbara Maria Stafford Pdf

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Author : Dave Hickey
Publisher : Art Issues Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 0963726455

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Air Guitar by Dave Hickey Pdf

Essays explore the influence of art in twentieth-century American culture, including jazz, basketball, professional wrestling, magic, gambling, entrepreneurship, series television and automotive design.

Author : Patrici C Clapp
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0871293773

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The Invisible Dragon by Patrici C Clapp Pdf

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338662139

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Callum's Spellbook (The Dragon Prince) by Tracey West Pdf

Based on the hit Netflix show from the head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender, this humorous, in-world notebook has everything a fan needs to know about the magical world of The Dragon Prince! It all started when Callum and Ezran met a Moonshadow elf and discovered the egg of the Dragon Prince. So much has happened since then! The trio is on a quest to return the Dragon Prince to its mother in Xadia, Viren seems to have evil plans, and, oh yeah-Callum's learning magic!There's a LOT to keep track of, so Callum is writing about (and drawing!) all the things he learns in this book. Things like:•Stats on the ELVES, DRAGONS, and other creatures they've met on their journey •All the cool places they've been in KATOLIS and XADIA•Funny things that happened! •RUNES, SPELLS, and other stuff Callum needs to know about PRIMAL MAGIC (and DARK MAGIC, too) And MUCH, MUCH MORE, including whatever Ezran, Rayla, Claudia, and Soren add when they steal this notebook from Callum! Features original concept art not found anywhere else-a must-have for any fan of the show!

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338566499

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Rebel Princess Guide (She-Ra) by Tracey West Pdf

An in-world, humorous guide to everything Etheria, from She-Ra's POV! Complete with magic sequins on the cover. Adora has a lot to learn once she discovers she's the princess She-Ra! There are new friends to get to know, new kingdoms to explore, and a new way of life outside the Fright Zone to get used to (um... what's a birthday party?!). Adora keeps track of it all in this notebook -- her own primer on how to be a rebel princess.

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 1646970993

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Griffith's Guide for Dragon Masters by Tracey West Pdf

This 144-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master could need to know!

Author : Tracey West
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338635539

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Howl of the Wind Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #20) by Tracey West Pdf

Evil wizard Astrid brings the Garden of Beasts to life and the Dragon Masters must go into battle in the latest installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Drake and Rori rush off to find a Wind Dragon -- the final dragon needed to undo the False Life spell. But they soon learn that the Wind Dragon is being held captive! Can they rescue her and her Dragon Master, Quilla? They'll need to hurry because evil wizard Astrid has already cast her terrible spell... Prepare for the Dragon Masters' biggest battle yet! With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed book!