Download or read book Bodies written by Gillian Bennett and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2009-09-18 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because they are so often told as news, contemporary legends force us to reevaluate life as we know it. They confront us with macabre, fantastic, horrific, or hilarious characters and events that seem to come straight out of myths and folktales, but are presented as present day events. The difficulty is that it is not at all easy to decide whether these often disturbing stories should be treated as reliable or dismissed as fantasy. The legends explored in this book are some of the most bizarre, gruesome, and politically sensitive stories in the contemporary legend canon. At any moment a body may be invaded by noxious creatures, deliberately infected with deadly disease, or raided to provide donor organs for sick foreigners. These are "winter's tales," the stuff of nightmares. In this book Gillian Bennett traces the cultural history of six legends, well-known in Europe and America from medieval times to the present day. Appearing in broadsides, ballads, myths, ancient and modern legends, novels, plays, films, television shows, and stories told in the oral tradition, these legends are not just silly tales which can be dismissed as trivial and untrue. They reveal much about the concerns and fears of everyday life and demonstrate the limits of knowledge and power in the modern world.
Download or read book The Ages of Superman written by Joseph J. Darowski and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Superman first appeared on the cover of Action Comics #1 in 1938, the superhero has changed with the times to remain a relevant icon of American popular culture. This collection explores the evolution of the Superman character and demonstrates how his alterations mirror historical changes in American society. Beginning with the original comic book and ending with the 2011 Grounded storyline, these essays examine Superman's patriotic heroism during World War II, his increase in power in the early years of the Cold War, his death and resurrection at the end of the Cold War, and his recent dramatic reimagining. By looking at the many changes the Man of Steel has undergone to remain pertinent, this volume reveals as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.
Download or read book TRIUMPH Inspired by the true life story of legendary Coach Kay Yow written by Mary Ellen Williams and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRIUMPH is an inspiring true-life story of a girl from a small town who became a world renowned legend. It begins in a time and place where women had few options and sports were a man's world. As a child Kay loved playing basketball but like many young women of that time she anticipated life as a teacher. Through the encouragement of her parents and principal, she changed her expectations and raised the bar on what women could accomplish. Kay defied these limitations to become a successful Basketball coach, a hall of fame inductee, and an Olympic gold coach. With her many successes there would be even bigger challenges. Her fiercest opponent would become her ongoing battle with breast cancer. Coach Yow faced these trials head on with grace, dignity, and her deep faith. Kay's love of people, her sense of humor, and her undying hope were contagious. She believed "When Life Kicks You, Let it Kick You Forward." This story will inspire you, give hope to you and let you find the hidden hero within yourself.
Download or read book Legends of the Track written by Alan Whiticker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-10-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Legends of the Track: Australia's champion jockeys and trainers, best-selling author Alan Whiticker tells the stories of 25 modern-era horse racing greats.This book celebrates the careers of champions trainers such as Bart Cummings, Tommy Smith, Colin Hayes, Gai Waterhouse, Lee Freedman and Chris Waller, and features interviews with the best jockeys of the modern era - Ron Quinton, Darren Beadman, Shane Dye, Hugh Bowman, Damien Oliver, Glen Boss and James McDonald.With full career statistics for each chapter and dozens of rare photos, Legends of the Track details the greatest achievements in a wonderful sporting era of Australian horse racing.
Download or read book Business Legends written by Gita Piramal and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 1999 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: G.D. Birla, J.R.D. Tata, Walchand Hirachand And Kasturbhai Lalbhai--Four Pioneers Who Were Not Afraid To Think Ahead And Plan Big, At A Time When Indian Industry Had To Compete Fiercely For Market Share Against The Multinationals Of The Day. Together, They Would Lay The Foundations For The Golden Age Of Indian Industry From 1951 To '62. In This Bestselling Book, The Closest Look At These Legends This Far, Gita Piramal Compellingly Brings Alive Their Ambition And Achievement.
Download or read book The Legendary Harry Caray written by Don Zminda and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harry Caray is one of the most famous and beloved sports broadcasters of all time, with a career that lasted over 50 years. Always a baseball enthusiast, Caray once vowed to become a broadcaster who was the true voice of the fans. Caray’s distinctive style soon resonated across St. Louis, then Chicago, and eventually across the nation. In The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball’s Greatest Salesman, Don Zminda delivers the first full-length biography of Caray since his death in 1998. It includes details of Caray’s orphaned childhood, his 25 years as the voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, his tempestuous 11 years broadcasting games for the Chicago White Sox, and the 16 years he broadcast for the Chicago Cubs while also becoming a nationally-known celebrity. Interviews with significant figures from Caray’s life are woven throughout, from his widow Dutchie and grandson Chip to broadcasters Bob Costas, Thom Brennaman, Dewayne Staats, Pat Hughes, and more. Caray was known during his final years as a beloved, often-imitated grandfather figure with the Cubs, but the story of his entire career is much more nuanced and often controversial. Featuring new information on Caray’s life—including little-known information about his firing by the Cardinals and his feuds with players, executives, and fellow broadcasters—this book provides an intimate and in-depth look at a broadcasting legend.
Download or read book Rover 800 Series written by James Taylor and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rover 800 grew out of a pioneering collaboration between Rover in Britain and Honda in Japan during the 1980s. This book tells the story of how the two companies worked together to produce the Rover 800 and its cousin, the Honda Legend. For those who remember the big front-wheel-driver Rover with affection, this book sets out the full history looking at the design and development of all models: saloons, fastbacks and coupes; the Sterling in North America; comtemporary aftermarket modifications; Police usage and export variants. There is a helpful chapter on buying an owning a Rover 800 and the book is illustrated with 250 colour and black & white photographs.
Download or read book The Negro Leagues 1869 1960 written by Leslie A. Heaphy and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2003 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a history of the Negro Leagues, from their inception to the integration of black players into Major League Baseball to the eventual demise of the league.
Download or read book DC Greatest Events written by Stephen Wiacek and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 1267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse. Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics: The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics. Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and timelines, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference. All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s22)
Download or read book Historical Black Milwaukee 1950 to 2022 written by Dr. Michael Bonds and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-23 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Historical Black Milwaukee (1950-2022), the author illustrates how an African American community grew over time and the people, events, and institutions that shaped Black Milwaukee. He also shows the contributions that African Americans made to the City of Milwaukee's growth and its history. Bonds provides a detailed discussion on historical Black Milwaukee. He shows how a small Black population of 21,772 (3.41%) out of Milwaukee's population of 637,392 in 1950 grew to become the second-largest racial group in Milwaukee with a total population of 223.962 (38.8%), based on the City of Milwaukee's 2021 estimated population of 577,222. The author discusses the people (community leaders, Black elected officials at every level of government, and Black professionals in the public, private, and criminal justice sectors) who shaped historical Black Milwaukee. Moreover, he provides a detailed discussion of various institutions (Black businesses, schools, religion, media outlets (newspaper, radio stations, televisions, etc.), social service agencies, and more that shaped historical Black Milwaukee. And the book reveals the role of Black cultural institutions (museums, art galleries, bookstores, nightclubs, sports leagues, etc.), cultural events (festivals, art shows, and more), Black neighborhoods, and public landmarks (streets, buildings, murals, parks, etc.) named after Blacks who contributed to the growth of its community and the City of Milwaukee's history. This book discusses the challenges and opportunities that led to the integration of the Black population into the City of Milwaukee. Historical Black Milwaukee will become a book that can be updated regularly and can provide a one-stop reference book on Black Milwaukee for the period of 1950-2022. The book also discusses lessons learn from historical Black Milwaukee and their implications for other Black communities.
Download or read book Speculation And The Dollar written by Laurence Krause and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I began serious consideration of the issues and subject matter that comprise this book as a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. In need of a dissertation topic and vaguely curious about international monetary economics, I decided to sit in on Leonard Rapping's undergraduate course on international finance. Needless to say, I was soon hooked. Within several months I was teaching my own course on international money and beginning to write an outline of what would become my doctoral dissertation on foreign exchange speculation. Once completed the dissertation thesis became this basis for this book.
Download or read book The Glory of Spurs written by Jim Duggan and published by Crimson. This book was released on 2012-12-21 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just what was the Greatest Game in Spurs' history? Who is the fan's choice as the Best Player of All Time - and who else made the Top 11? Who's the best manager? And the worst? Just as importantly, what are the Top 20 Terrace Anthems? The Twelve Most Irritating Opposition Players? The Seven Most Pompous Referees to have darkened White Hart Lane? Jim Duggan, editor of the topspurs website, presents the definitive Spurs hall of fame, shame and the hard-to-explain. Not selected by the club or by pundits, but by the people who really know what matters: the fans.
Download or read book 2003 Comic Book Checklist and Price Guide written by Brent Frankenhoff and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive price guide covers more than 100,000 comics and lists 300,000 prices in three grades of condition. The convenient comic-book size makes it easy for the collector to carry to shows, and the check boxes provide a great way for collectors to keep track of their valuable comic books.
Download or read book The New Arthurian Encyclopedia written by Norris J. Lacy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 1490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. Now updated with a new information-packed 40-page Supplement covering the years 1990-1995, this unique Encyclopedia highlights the World of King Arthur from its origins in Dark Age Britain to the present day, when Arthurian novels, films, and music continue to appear around the world at an astonishing rate. The Supplement, which provides five full years of coverage not available anywhere else, enhances the usefulness of more than 1,300 entries on all aspects of the Arthurian legend-in literature, history, folklore, archaeology, art, and music. Written by an international team of over 130 authorities, no other work approaches this A-Z guide to the legends of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table for breadth and depth of coverage. This is the ultimate source for reliable information on topics as diverse as the Grail, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot and Guenevere, Arthurian operas, the historicity of Arthur, and more.
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Download or read book Legendary Lionesses written by Jean Williams and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first academic history of the FA England women’s national football team. Based on unprecedented access to FA data, it details the careers of the 227 women who debuted for England from 1972 to 2022. England won the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022, and Jean worked with Sarina Wiegman and the squad, on the Legendary Lionesses from 1972.
Download or read book Circulation and Contaminant Fluxes in the North Sea written by Jürgen Sündermann and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this publication you will find a comprehensive data set of the North Sea ecosystem, including the distribution and the fate of contaminants, their transport paths and their analysis by means of numerical models. This book presents the results of the interdisciplinary German research project ZISCH ('Zirkulation und Schadstoffumsatz in der Nordsee') encompassing oceanographers, meteorologists, marine biologists and chemists.
