Download or read book Animate d Architecture written by Vahid Vahdat and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At their peak, architectural marvels such as the Sagrada Família, the Tower of London, the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, and the Eiffel tower, had a combined annual visit of almost 16.4 million people. The animated icebound castle in Disney’s (2019) Frozen had 116.4 million views, from one single YouTube trailer, in less than 24 hours. The spaces of such massively consumed animation have for generations informed the architectural imagination of people across the globe and from very early in their lives. Yet, not only have the architectural disciplines remained rather absent in the design of these massively consumed spaces, architectural theory has likewise failed to articulate a framework to approach the architecture of animation. To address this void, this book offers an interdisciplinary approach to survey the role of space in animation, including in creating humorous moments in early cartoon shorts, generating action and suspense in Japanese anime, and even stimulating erotic pleasure in pornographic Hentai. Exploring the imagined architecture of animation, from early motion picture to digital animation and from computer graphics to game engines, offers an analytical frame to reconceptualize space.

Download or read book Anime and Philosophy written by Josef Steiff and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2010-04-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anime and Philosophy focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. Astro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and Spirited Away are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning — or meaninglessness — of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, Anime and Philosophy provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.

Download or read book Fantasy Hentai written by Shikishirokonomi and published by 801 Media, Incorporated. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rina can't believe what's come over her! Why does an annoying classmate have the power to make her feel so incredible? And how will she cope with the overwhelming urge to surrender her body to pure, overflowing pleasure? Fantasy Hentai: School Girls heats up with stories of strange seduction and all-out fantasy! Can a caring coach help his sexy student bend over backward for the team? And will a pure princess work to prove her loyalty to the kingdom?

Download or read book Transported to Another World written by Stephen Reysen and published by Stephen Reysen. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anime/manga (Japanese animation and comics) have been increasing in popularity worldwide for decades. But despite being a global phenomenon, there’s been surprisingly little psychological research formally studying its devoted fanbase. In this book we aim to do just that with an overview of nearly a decade of research by fan psychologists. Otaku and cosplayers, genre preferences, hentai, parasocial connections, motivation, personality, fanship and fandom, stigma, and well-being – this book looks at all of these topics through a psychological lens. Many of these findings are being presented for the first time, without the jargon and messy statistical analyses, but in plain language so it’s accessible to all readers – fans and curious observers alike!

Download or read book The History and Allure of Interactive Visual Novels written by Mark Kretzschmar and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visual novels (VNs), a ludic video game genre that pairs textual fiction stories with anime-like images and varying degrees of interactivity, have increased in popularity among Western audiences in recent years. Despite originating in Japan, these stories have made their way into global culture as a genre accessible for both play and creation with wide-ranging themes from horror and loneliness to sexuality. The History and Allure of Interactive Visual Novels begins with a comprehensive overview of the visual novel genre and the cultural evolution that led to its rise, then explains the tropes and appeal of subgenres like bishojo (cute girl games), detective games, horror, and eroge (erotic games). Finally, the book explores the future of the genre in both user-generated games and games from other genres that liberally borrow both narrative and ludological themes from visual novels. Whether you're a long-standing fan of the genre or a newcomer looking for a fresh experience, The History and Allure of Interactive Visual Novels will provide an accessible and critically engaging overview of a genre that is rich in storytelling yet often overlooked.

Download or read book Dual Cultivation written by MyLittleBrother and published by WWW.WEBNOVEL.COM (Cloudary Holdings Limited). This book was released on 2021-01-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Su Yang is a powerful Dual Cultivator who was imprisoned after he offended the Heavenly Emperor. His crime? He committed adultery with the Moon God’s wife, kidnapped the Dragon King’s younger sister, seduced the Divine Goddess, and he even tasted the forbidden fruit that is the Heavenly Emperor’s beloved daughter. Inside the prison, Su Yang meets a mysterious old man who offers him a chance to leave this place, but that method requires him to experience reincarnation. In his new life, Su Yang swears to reunite with his partners and hold them in his embrace once again, all the while finding new ones along the way. ----------------------- Disclaimer: Dual Cultivation is a unique method of cultivation where a man and a woman cultivates together by having sex. ----------------------- My other novels: Cultivation Online/ Hero's Carnage

Download or read book New Millennium Boyz written by Alex Kazemi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brad Sela is living an apathetic suburban life in his affluent neighborhood until two new friends drag him down a destructive path toward self-discovery. “My favorite millennial provocateur.” —Bret Easton Ellis, NYLON Magazine Must-Reads September 2023 “This book is raucous, raunchy, and sure to offend, and there are readers who’ll appreciate those things. I will forever defend Kazemi’s ability to write this book and entertain his intended audience against those who’d torch all three.” —Ellen Hopkins, author of Crank and a dozen other banned books Freshly seventeen and entering his Y2K senior year, Brad is feeling fatigued by the cookie-cutter image his new-agey Oprah-loving mom and corporate-Boomer dad expect him to maintain, so when the new transfer students, Lu and Shane, invite him out to the woods, he agrees to see what this Baphomet-worshipping goth kid and classic-rock stoner have to offer. “There's no way a robot wrote this book. A no-holds-barred tour of the Millennial mindset's spiritual DNA. Anything goes.” —Douglas Coupland Soon, he’s dealing with the delicate balance of a double life, forsaking old friends for his new ones, and secretly embarking on a journey of indulging his darkest impulses—even documenting some of their most dangerous and disturbing exploits on their Handycams. But as their hijinks increase and threaten to expose him, Brad is forced to reconcile who he really is or risk drowning in his downward spiral. “There is some twisted shit in this book that will likely fuck with your head and break your heart. Remember Woodstock ’99, and how a sick, profit-driven media culture pushed boys to their worst impulses? Think Larry Clark or Bret Easton Ellis by way of Charles Bukowski or J.G. Ballard. These kids are not all right. Kazemi’s prose produces the same visceral response as an early Tarantino movie. Proceed with caution.” —Douglas Rushkoff At turns hair-raising and harrowing, Alex Kazemi’s thrilling debut novel is an unnerving examination of the collision of traditional masculinity, the early internet, and irresistible pop culture that shaped the turn of the century and transformed the way boys engage with the world. The bastard love child of Bret Easton Ellis and Gregg Araki, New Millennium Boyz presents an uncensored and unsettling portrait of the year 2000 that never could have aired on MTV. “I walked a path parallel to my own, and it was honest, authentic and awful. New Millennium Boyz is an intrusively intimate narration of someone who lived in familiar coordinates yet a different social stratum. That wholly un-unique alienation and emptiness is one that fills me with a nostalgia for a past that was, and was not, my own.” —Brooks Brown, Columbine Survivor and Author “In New Millennium Boyz, Alex Kazemi dissects the post-Columbine generation with wit and a sharp scalpel. His characters are damaged products of their time. While this is a dark chronicle, there's also a cozy High School Confidential feel to the tale and the various media Kazemi employs to tell it, resulting in a compulsively readable novel.” —Poppy Z. Brite “Alex Kazemi is a boy wonder.” —Shirley Manson

Download or read book Navigating OKRs written by James P. Anderson and published by tredition. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book, James P. Anderson offers a comprehensive roadmap for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of setting and achieving objectives through the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework. This book unpacks the theory behind OKRs, showcases their pivotal role in strategic alignment and performance tracking, and provides a wealth of real-world examples and strategies for effective implementation. It addresses common challenges and misconceptions, ensuring organizations can leverage OKRs to foster transparency, accountability, and sustained growth. Essential for leaders seeking to instill an outcome-oriented culture within their teams, this guide is a must-read for anyone committed to driving their enterprise towards clear, measurable success.

Download or read book A and the Lambda Calculus written by Georg P. Loczewski and published by tredition. This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains an introduction to the Lambda Calculus as the theoretical foundation of all 'Functional Programming' languages. The Lambda Calculus has been created by the American logician Alonzo Church in the 1930's and is documented in his works published in 1941 under the title 'The Calculi of Lambda Conversion'. Alonzo Church wanted to formulate a mathematical logical system and had no intent to create a programming language. The intrinsic relationship of his system to programming was discovered much later in a time in which programming of computers became an issue. The book 'A++ and the Lambda Calculus' also contains a brief introduction to the educational programming language A++, a minimal programming language that has been built with the Lambda Calculus as its foundation. The purpose of A++ is to serve as a learning instrument rather than as a programming language used to solve practical problems. A++ is supposed to be an excellent tool to become familiar with the core of programming and with programming patterns that can be applied in other languages needed to face the real world. A++ is presented in greater detail in the books: 'A++ The Smallest Programming Language in the World' (978-3-7469-3021-3) and in 'Programmieren lernen mit A++' (978-3-7469-3199-9).

Download or read book The Island of Dr Moreau written by H. G. Wells and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Island of Dr. Moreau - H. G. Wells - The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It tells the story of Edward Prendick who, after becoming shipwrecked, is rescued and left on an island. Unfortunately for him, the island is the home of Doctor Moreau, a crazy scientist who uses vivsection to create human-animal hybrids, and it looks like Prendick is next on the list to go on the operating table. When The Island of Dr. Moreau was published in 1896, it was a time when more and more people were becoming opposed to vivsection and the books reflects this theme. Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is sometimes called the "father of science fiction. During his own lifetime, however, he was most prominent as a forward-looking, even prophetic social critic who devoted his literary talents to the development of a progressive vision on a global scale. A futurist, he wrote a number of utopian works and foresaw the advent of aircraft, tanks, space travel, nuclear weapons, satellite television and something resembling the World Wide Web. His science fiction imagined time travel, alien invasion, invisibility, and biological engineering. Brian Aldiss referred to Wells as the "Shakespeare of science fiction", while American writer Charles Fort referred to him as a "wild talent". Wells rendered his works convincing by instilling commonplace detail alongside a single extraordinary assumption per work – dubbed "Wells's law" – leading Joseph Conrad to hail him in 1898 as "O Realist of the Fantastic!". His most notable science fiction works include The Time Machine (1895), which was his first novel, The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), The War of the Worlds (1898) and the military science fiction The War in the Air (1907). Wells was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times.

Download or read book Shadows and Light written by Marcus J. Sullivan and published by tredition. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the enigmatic world of Ancient Egypt with Marcus J. Sullivan's captivating exploration, "Shadows and Light: The Dual Legacy of Egypt's Amarna Period." Journey back to an era of unprecedented change, where religion and art intersected under the reign of the revolutionary pharaoh Akhenaten. Discover a period marked by the bold attempt to shift an entire civilization towards monotheism, through the worship of the sun disk, Aten. Sullivan masterfully unravels the complexities of this transformative era, shedding light on its lasting impacts on both the cultural and political landscapes of ancient Egypt. "Shadows and Light" offers an unparalleled glimpse into the ambition, beauty, and challenges of the Amarna Period, making it an essential read for anyone fascinated by Egypt's storied past.

Download or read book His Family written by Ernest Poole and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Family - Ernest Poole - His Family by American writer Ernest Poole was first published in 1917. It was the first book to receive the Pulitzer Prize for the Novel in 1918. It tells the story of Roger Gale, a man living in New York - widowed and looking after his three adult daughters, Edith, Deborah, and Laura. He struggles to stay close to his daughters amidst the changing society around them. Conflicts arise in the shape of engagements, pregnancies, and the way his daughters spend their free time. Once the First World War happens, Roger's life is in even more upheaval as his business takes losses, creating more hardships for his daughters and grandchildren, and causing tensions between Deborah and Edith, who have very different ideas about family and women's rights. Essentially, as the title of the novel suggests, this is a book about a man trying to hold together his family in the face of what seems at times, overwhelming odds. It was very well received by critics at the time it was published, and was praised for giving a true picture of then present-day Americans. The book's details about life in New York in the 1910's is also significant - referencing the lives of poor immigrants, the fascination with modern ways of doing things, and of course, the impact of the War.

Download or read book My Evening Walk My Train of Thoughts written by Celina Werner and published by tredition. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I always thought a lot, pondered a lot and finally collected all my thoughts and wrote them down. I'm a young woman, they say I've been through a lot, and I think so too, because I'm traveling and I will never to stop. Always written down honestly and simply in small notebooks which I carried with me, and now I reveal my authentic train of thoughts, because I am convinced that we only want to read and hear real words that touch us, that show us how happy our lives are.

Download or read book Modern Witchcraft s Call to Old World Magic written by Lilith Silverwind and published by tredition. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Modern Witchcraft's Call to Old World Magic: The Power of Ancient Practices in the 21st Century" by Lilith Silverwind, readers are invited on a transformative journey that bridges the mystical gap between the ancient traditions of witchcraft and their place in the modern world. This enlightening guide not only uncovers the historical roots and the evolution of witchcraft through the ages but also demonstrates how these time-honored practices can be adapted to empower our lives today. Silverwind masterfully weaves together the wisdom of the old with the realities of the 21st century, offering practical advice, rituals, and insights for those seeking spiritual growth, self-empowerment, and a deeper connection to the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the path of the witch, this book is a beacon of light, guiding readers to harness the power of ancient magic in our contemporary era.

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Download or read book A HELPING PAW written by Allan Gilmour and published by tredition. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the difference between a cat and a human being? A cat does not get Burnout Syndrome! ' . . . absolutely adorable and insightful . . .' - Amy Raines, Readers' Favorite. A Helping Paw is a delightful piece of tongue-in-cheek British satire that thoughtfully and respectfully examines many of the overriding themes of today's world, such as human behavior, politics and religion. It offers readers a fresh new perspective on life from the point-of-view of a couple of hilarious sharp-witted felines.

Download or read book Disrupt everything written by Bernadette Bruckner and published by tredition. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication is everything, and yet linguistic misunderstandings are the biggest challenges in the health sector (and everywhere else!). How our faith values influence our health, our behaviour and the communication with ourselves and others, the book with many exercises will show you! Does beLIEves shape our world nor not? Disrupt everything!