Download or read book A Marvel to Behold written by Timothy Schroder and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2020 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry VIII amassed the most spectacular collection of gold and silver of any British monarch. Plate and jewels were hugely prominent in medieval and Renaissance courts and played an essential role in dynastic marriages and diplomacy as well as in cementing the bonds between king and court. Ranging from plain domestic wares to extraordinary bejewelled works of art, Henry's collection embraced virtuoso continental objects as well as vast quantities of plate commissioned from London goldsmiths or inherited from his father. But nearly all of these holdings were destroyed over the following century, and of the thousands that he owned no more than a handful have survived to modern times. This book makes use of the wealth of surviving documentation - inventories, drawings, lists of payments, dispatches by foreign ambassadors and other records - to explore this lost collection and the light it sheds on the monarchy. Starting with an assessment of the young king's inheritance from his father, the book considers the role of plate at state banquets, in great church services and in the regular exchange of gifts between courtiers and ambassadors; the role of plate and jewels as a potent symbol of power; how the king used confiscation as an instrument of humiliation of those who fell from grace, including Cardinal Wolsey and Katherine of Aragon; and how Henry's avaricious seizure of church plate towards the end of his life throws light on his changing character. While the focus is on plate and goldsmiths' work, the context ranges from court ceremonial to rivalry between princes, the role of the church, the vulnerability of persons and institutions with covetable assets, and relations between the king and his own family. Bringing the existence and significance of these lost riches back to life, the book sheds new light on Henrician and Tudor court culture.
Download or read book Fantastic Four written by Stan Lee and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #48-50, #74-77, #120-123 And #242-244. The Fantastic Four take on Galactus in one cosmically oversized hardcover! First, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the World-Eater and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer, as they come for Earth in one of the greatest comic book sagas ever told! Next, Stan and Jack bring big G back but what does he want this time? The answer lies in the Microverse! John Buscemas powerful pencils illustrate the arrival of new herald Gabriel the Air-Walker, signaling doom for the human race! Then, John Byrne takes over as Terrax leads the Devourer back to Earth and the entire Marvel Universe pitches in to help the FF save the planet from becoming his next meal! With Kirby, Buscema and Byrne art showcased on enormous pages, Galactus has never looked bigger or better!
Download or read book Avengers Epic Collection written by Roy Thomas and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2015-04-29 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare yourself for one of the most stellar creative periods in Avengers history! Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Gene Colan, and Sal Buscema raise Earth's Mightiest Heroes to unheard-of heights with the: debut of the Vision, an all-out battle with Ultron, the introduction of Yellowjacket, and an all-new Goliath! Then, Kang the Conqueror drops in from the 41st century, pitting our heroes against the Squadron Sinister in a cosmic chess match! As if one set of adversaries from across time wasn't enough, the Avengers must also battle the Captain America, Sub-Mariner and Human Torch of 1941! Also featuring the Black Panther vs. the Sons of the Serpent, the return of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, and barbarian Arkon the Magnificent! Collecting Avengers (1963) #57-76 and Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #17.
Download or read book Marvel Point One written by and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2011-08-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: START READING with these Point One Issues! The House of Ideas proudly presents an exciting collection of one-shots that bring the history of its greatest heroes into the modern era of the Marvel Universe. Witness the birth of a new Spider-Man! The Avengers battle the Intelligencia! The new Captain America goes on trial! Deadpool faces down the Wrecker! General Fortean challenges the Red Hulk! Iron Man takes his first steps into the future! The Secret Avengers go public! The nefarious Grey Gargoyle challenges Thor for the prize of immortality! X-Force protects Utopia against Lady Deathstrike and the Reavers! The X-Men defend Magneto's! And Wolverine's birthday goes very bad, very fast! Hop aboard the Marvel Universe here! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #654.1, AVENGERS (2010) #12.1, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #615.1, DEADPOOL (2008) #33.1, HULK (2008) #30.1, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1, SECRET AVENGERS #12.1, THOR (1966) #620.1, UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1, UNCANNY X-MEN #534.1 and WOLVERINE (2010) #5.1.
Download or read book Black Nerd Problems written by William Evans and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays—on everything from Mario Kart to issues of representation—that “will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture” (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author). When William Evans and Omar Holmon founded Black Nerd Problems, they had no idea whether anyone beyond their small circle of friends would be interested in their little corner of the internet. But soon after launching, they were surprised to find out that there was a wide community of people who hungered for fresh perspectives on all things nerdy. In the years since, Evans and Holmon have built a large, dedicated fanbase eager for their brand of cultural critiques, whether in the form of a laugh-out-loud, raucous Game of Thrones episode recap or an eloquent essay on dealing with grief through stand-up comedy. Now, they are ready to take the next step with this vibrant and hilarious essay collection, which covers everything from X-Men to Breonna Taylor with “alternately hilarious, thought-provoking, and passionate” (School Library Journal) insight and intelligence. A much needed and fresh pop culture critique from the perspective of people of color, “this hugely entertaining, eminently thoughtful collection is a master class in how powerful—and fun—cultural criticism can be” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Download or read book The Business of Transatlantic Migration Between Europe and the United States 1900 1914 written by Drew Keeling and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass migration as a transnational business in long distance travel. This is the first systematic examination of the business of mass migration travel across the North Atlantic during the period of unprecedented globalization prior to World War I. It explicates the reinforcing interests and actions of the oceanic shipping lines, their migrant customers, and contemporary government authorities, in coping with the substantial risks of mass physical relocation, particularly those due to cyclical economic recessions, and in keeping migration safe, smooth and largely self-regulated. In a comprehensive analysis backed up by extensive and consistent statistics, it details the motives and mechanisms by which these eleven million Europe-born migrants made nineteen million ocean crossings on eighteen thousand voyages of several hundred large steamships, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues for these steamship lines during the pivotal peak years of early twentieth century migration between Europe and America, and it describes how this long-lived long-distance travel business operated as the crucial common denominator of the greatest and most ethnically diverse mass transoceanic relocation ever.--Back cover.
Download or read book Master the SAT 2015 written by Peterson's and published by Peterson's. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 1101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peterson's Master the SAT provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and helps students prepare for the SAT with extensive reviews and 9 full-length practice tests to help sharpen math, writing, and critical reading skills. In addition, "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides advice for parents on subjects such as what tests your high school student should take, how to motivate your child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including access to 3 online), with detailed answer explanations for each exam question "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides advice on how parents can motivate their children, what tests high school students should take, and what role parents should play in the college admissions process Access to hundreds of in-depth college and university descriptions online, offering information on degrees, student life, admission requirements, and application information Extensive reviews of all subjects appearing on the SAT, including essay writing, higher-level math, and reading comprehension. User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace Vocabulary review with exercises and practice test questions in the free download of Peterson's Ultimate Word Success eBook .
Download or read book Target Kree written by Stuart Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Avengers clash with the Guardians of the Galaxy in a desperate search for a planet-killer, in this action-packed novel set in the world of the Marvel: Crisis Protocol game Following the destruction of their world, a group of Kree refugees come to Earth to work for Stark Enterprises. But the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive soon after, believing that the world-killer is actually one of those Kree, now hiding out on Earth. But there are others after the killer too, and the Avengers have no choice but to respond – and both Tony Stark and Ms Marvel have to choose between the fate of the Earth and the people they care about.
Download or read book Marvelocity written by Alex Ross and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU THE EISNER-AWARD WINNING MYTHOLOGY: THE DC COMICS ART OF ALEX ROSS Here is the beloved Marvel Universe of comics characters, brought to thrilling life as only Alex Ross can. They’re all here: Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, and many more—all seeming to leap, blast, and launch off the page. For almost thirty years, Ross has been working nonstop to create some of the most astonishing images in comics, and while Marvelocity collects the very best of that oeuvre, it’s much more than that. Inside are hundreds of drawings, paintings, and photographs that have never been published before, including an original ten-page story featuring Spider-Man versus the Sinister Six, redesign proposals for the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, and a re-creation of an epic battle between the Sub-Mariner and Iron Man. But this isn’t just the story of the Marvel characters—it’s also the incredibly inspiring true tale of a little boy who only ever wanted to draw and paint super heroes. And with enough determination, talent, and very hard work, that’s precisely what he did. Marvelocity is the result, and is sure to entrance and delight fans of all ages.
Download or read book Theology and the Marvel Universe written by Gregory Stevenson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Theology and the Marvel Universe, fourteen contributors examine theological themes and ideas in the comic books, television shows, and films that make up the grand narrative of the Marvel Universe. Engaging in dialogue with theological thinkers such as Willie James Jennings, Franz Rosenzweig, Søren Kierkegaard, René Girard, Kelly Brown Douglas, and many others, the chapters explore a wide variety of topics, including violence, sacrifice, colonialism, Israeli-Palestinian relations, virtue ethics, character formation, identity formation, and mythic reinvention. This book demonstrates that the stories of Thor, Daredevil, Sabra, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Thanos, Luke Cage, and others engage not just our imagination, but our theological imagination as well.
Download or read book Marvel Myths and Legends written by James Hill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe. Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner. These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. © 2020 MARVEL
Download or read book The Gospel According to Superheroes written by B. J. Oropeza and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2005 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And 1970s, and the dark and violent creatures who embody the pre- and post-millennial crises of faith. Lavishly illustrated, the articles come to startling conclusions about what we have really been reading under the covers with flashlights for generations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Download or read book Yale Classics Ancient Greek Literature written by Homer and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 4462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: e-artnow presents you the greatest works of ancient Greek literature. The selection of books is based on Yale Department of Classics required reading list. Originally designed for students, this exceptional collection will benefit greatly everyone curious about the history, language, and literary and material culture of ancient Greece. Ancient Greek literature has had a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. This collection is a compound of ancient Greek wisdom, presenting all the major works of every genre of Greek literature. Ultimately, it will train you to develop powers of critical analysis by studying the important periods and major authors of Greek literature. By studying the art, history, and cultures of the ancient world you will gain the power to illuminate problems confronting contemporary society. _x000D_ Homer:_x000D_ Introduction_x000D_ Iliad_x000D_ Odyssey_x000D_ Homeric Hymns_x000D_ _x000D_ Hesiod:_x000D_ Introduction_x000D_ Works and Days_x000D_ Theogony_x000D_ _x000D_ Greek Lyric Poetry:_x000D_ Archilochus_x000D_ Alcaeus_x000D_ Sappho_x000D_ Alcman_x000D_ Anacreon_x000D_ Theognis of Megara_x000D_ Simonides of Ceos_x000D_ Bacchylides_x000D_ Pindar_x000D_ _x000D_ The Oresteia (Aeschylus):_x000D_ The Life and Work of Aeschylus_x000D_ Agamemnon_x000D_ The Choephori (The Libation-Bearers)_x000D_ Eumenides_x000D_ _x000D_ The Tragedies of Sophocles:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Sophocles_x000D_ Ajax_x000D_ Antigone_x000D_ Oedipus at Colonus_x000D_ _x000D_ The Tragedies of Euripides:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Euripides_x000D_ Medea_x000D_ Hippolytus_x000D_ Bacchae_x000D_ _x000D_ The Comedies of Aristophanes:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Aristophanes_x000D_ Frogs_x000D_ Birds_x000D_ Lysistrata_x000D_ _x000D_ Herodotus:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Herodotus_x000D_ The Histories_x000D_ _x000D_ Thucydides:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Thucydides_x000D_ History of the Peloponnesian War_x000D_ _x000D_ Plato:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Plato_x000D_ Republic_x000D_ The Apology of Socrates (Plato)_x000D_ Symposium (Plato)_x000D_ Phaedo (Plato)_x000D_ _x000D_ Aristotle:_x000D_ The Life and Work of Aristotle_x000D_ Poetics_x000D_ Politics_x000D_ Nicomachean Ethics_x000D_ _x000D_ The Orations of Lysias_x000D_ _x000D_ The Philippics (Demosthenes)_x000D_ _x000D_ Argonautica (Apollonius)_x000D_ _x000D_ Hymns of Callimachus_x000D_ _x000D_ The Idylls of Theocritus_x000D_ _x000D_ The Rise and Fall of Greek Supremasy (Plutarch):_x000D_ The Life and Work of Plutarch_x000D_ Biographies:_x000D_ Theseus_x000D_ Solon_x000D_ Themistocles_x000D_ Aristides_x000D_ Cimon_x000D_ Pericles_x000D_ Nicias_x000D_ Alcibiades_x000D_ Phocion_x000D_ Demosthenes_x000D_ _x000D_ Epictetus:_x000D_ The Enchiridion
Download or read book Homeric Hymns written by Homer and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Homeric Hymns is a collection of thirty-three ancient Greek hymns celebrating individual gods. The hymns employ the same epic meter—dactylic hexameter—as the Iliad and Odyssey, use many similar formulas and are couched in the same dialect. Contents: To Dionysus To Demeter To Apollo To Hermes To Aphrodite To Aphrodite To Dionysus To Ares To Artemis To Aphrodite To Athena To Hera To Demeter To the Mother of the Gods To Heracles With the Heart of a Lion To Asclepius To the Dioscuri To Hermes To Pan To Hephaestus To Apollo To Poseidon To Zeus To Hestia To the Muses and Apollo To Dionysus To Artemis To Athena To Hestia To Gaia, Mother of All To Helios To Selene To the Dioscuri
Download or read book Yale Required Reading Collected Works Vol 1 written by Aristotle and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 3411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. Even today authors are fascinated with Greek literature, and still great works of literature are based on ancient myths and plays. The readers can still relate to these works of art and learn from them, even though written two millennials ago. This collection is based on the required reading list of Yale Department of Classics. Originally designed for students, this anthology is meant for everyone wanting to know more about history and literature of this period, interested in poetry, philosophy and drama of Antient Greece.
Download or read book Yale Classics Vol 1 written by Aristotle and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 3412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek literature has a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. Even today authors are fascinated with Greek literature, and still great works of literature are based on ancient myths and plays. The readers can still relate to these works of art and learn from them, even though written two millennials ago. This collection is based on the required reading list of Yale Department of Classics. Originally designed for students, this anthology is meant for everyone wanting to know more about history and literature of this period, interested in poetry, philosophy and drama of Antient Greece.
Download or read book The Greatest Classics of Ancient Greece written by Aristotle and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 3411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Press presents you the greatest works of ancient Greek literature. The selection of books is based on Yale Department of Classics required reading list. Originally designed for students, this exceptional collection will benefit greatly everyone curious about the history, language, and literary and material culture of ancient Greece. Ancient Greek literature has had a profound impact on western literature at large. In particular, many ancient Roman authors drew inspiration from their Greek predecessors. Ever since the Renaissance, European authors in general, including Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, John Milton, and James Joyce, have all drawn heavily on classical themes and motifs. This collection is a compound of ancient Greek wisdom, presenting all the major works of every genre of Greek literature. Ultimately, it will train you to develop powers of critical analysis by studying the important periods and major authors of Greek literature. By studying the art, history, and cultures of the ancient world you will gain the power to illuminate problems confronting contemporary society. Homer: Introduction Iliad Odyssey Homeric Hymns Hesiod: Introduction Works and Days Theogony Greek Lyric Poetry: Archilochus Alcaeus Sappho Alcman Anacreon Theognis of Megara Simonides of Ceos Bacchylides Pindar The Oresteia (Aeschylus): The Life and Work of Aeschylus Agamemnon The Choephori (The Libation-Bearers) Eumenides The Tragedies of Sophocles: The Life and Work of Sophocles Ajax Antigone Oedipus at Colonus The Tragedies of Euripides: The Life and Work of Euripides Medea Hippolytus Bacchae The Comedies of Aristophanes: The Life and Work of Aristophanes Frogs Birds Lysistrata Herodotus: The Life and Work of Herodotus The Histories Thucydides: The Life and Work of Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War Plato: The Life and Work of Plato Republic The Apology of Socrates (Plato) Symposium (Plato) Phaedo (Plato) Aristotle: The Life and Work of Aristotle Poetics Politics Nicomachean Ethics The Orations of Lysias The Philippics (Demosthenes) Argonautica (Apollonius) Hymns of Callimachus The Idylls of Theocritus The Rise and Fall of Greek Supremasy (Plutarch): The Life and Work of Plutarch Biographies: Theseus Solon Themistocles Aristides Cimon Pericles Nicias Alcibiades Phocion Demosthenes Epictetus: The Enchiridion
