Download or read book Loki Alex written by Charles R. Smith and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy and his dog may be best friends but they don't always like the same things. Photos.

Download or read book Film Philosophy and Religion written by and published by Vernon Press. This book was released on with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollywood is a $40 billion annual business, one that is highly influential in culture. If we want to know who we are as individuals and a society, what we believe and what we value, we need to know and understand Hollywood and film. Make no mistake, Hollywood is neither philosophically, politically, nor morally neutral! Many studies demonstrate how movies “affect” us long before we have thought it through. In other words, Hollywood “smuggles” all kinds of ideas into our minds and hearts without us even knowing it. While Hollywood may be the biggest and most influential in the world, this book will demonstrate the growing international influence of film from India (Bollywood), Nigeria (Nollywood), Zimbabwe (Zollywood) and Yesilçam (Turkey). 'Film, Philosophy and Religion' explicitly and implicitly takes a philosophical approach to analyzing film theoretically and methodologically. There are topic and film-specific chapters that take a theological approach, and others that explore ideas like Affect, Axiology, Art Reflecting the Artist and Transcendence (Spirituality) of Film. Hermeneutics also have a central role in the book, including films based on biblical texts that act as interpretations of these texts and fill in the blanks (albeit speculatively by way of script and directors). Chapters also explore the philosophy of aesthetics and film realism which end with theology, while other chapters explore the incompatibility of science with religion, as well as a chapter on the timely topic of rape in Turkish film. The book’s scope goes from the “Horror of Evil in Ridley Scott’s Alien Universe” to “Love Can Thaw a Frozen Heart: The Philosophy of Love in the Frozen Films” (Disney Princess Narratives). This book represents international films and scholars. The diverse perspectives from theist to atheist—and everything in-between—are sure to spark thinking and generate talking points that provide something for everyone in an accessible format. It will be of great interest to university students and professors, scholars, seminaries, and the general public.

Download or read book Consortium written by Gina A. Pond and published by Gina A. Pond. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What should have been a seemingly insignificant event has angered the Spirits, and now, a mysterious threat is consuming entire stations that Loki built for a population of humans near the center of the galaxy. With no clear understanding of the cause, Loki has returned to Survey seeking help for his people. But can Jack, Marsha, and teenager Po carry the weight of saving an entire civilization? As they grapple with the enormity of the task at hand, the stakes rise higher than ever before, threatening to break them all.

Download or read book Childhood Agency and Fantasy written by Ingrid E. Castro and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joining the emergent interdisciplinary investment in bridging the social sciences and the humanities, Childhood, Agency, and Fantasy: Walking in Other Worlds explores linkages between children’s agency and fantasy. Fantasy as an integral aspect of childhood and as a genre allows for children’s spectacular dreams and hopeful realities. Friendship, family, identity, loyalty, belongingness, citizenry, and emotionality are central concepts explored in chapters that are anchored by humanities texts of television, film, and literature, but also by social science qualitative methods of participant observation and interviews. Fantasy has the capacity to be a revolutionary change agent that in its modernity can creatively reflect, critique, or reimagine the social, political, and cultural norms of our world. Such promise is also found to be true of children’s agency, wherein children’s beings and becomings, rooted in childhood’s freedoms and constraints, result in a range of outcomes. In the endeavor to broaden theory and research on children’s agency, fantasy becomes a point of possibility with its expanding subjectivities, far-reaching terrain, and spirit of adventure.

Download or read book Survey written by Gina A. Pond and published by Gina A. Pond. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this futuristic adventure, computer scientist Kiah Hasan, physicist Nigel Evans, and Captain Josh Walker embark on a mission to the Kuiper Belt on the space station known as Trinity. When simmering political tensions on Earth erupt into war, the Trinity Station crew disappears, only to be found a century later by Admiral Darren Winters. Dr. Hasan's AGI experiments have led the descendants of the former Trinity crew to make remarkable technological advancements in order to survive on massive ships in deep space, culminating in the birth of the new nation of Survey. But when Admiral Winters is tasked with finding the youngest AI, Loki, who vanishes after a tragic accident, he discovers a dangerous secret that could threaten Survey's future. Can Admiral Winters and psychologist Dr. Alex Campos uncover Loki's fate before it's too late?

Download or read book Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 3 The Ship of the Dead written by Rick Riordan and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnus Chase, a once-homeless teen, is a resident of the Hotel Valhalla and one of Odin's chosen warriors. As the son of Frey, the god of summer, fertility, and health, Magnus isn't naturally inclined to fighting. But he has strong and steadfast friends, including Hearthstone the elf, Blitzen the dwarf, and Samirah the Valkyrie, and together they have achieved brave deeds, such as defeating Fenris Wolf and battling giants for Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. Now Magnus faces his most dangerous trial yet. His cousin, Annabeth, recruits her boyfriend, Percy Jackson, to give Magnus some pointers, but will his training be enough? Loki is free from his chains. He's readying Naglfar, the Ship of the Dead, complete with a host of giants and zombies, to sail against the Asgardian gods and begin the final battle of Ragnarok. It's up to Magnus and his friends to stop him, but to do so they will have to sail across the oceans of Midgard, Jotunheim, and Niflheim in a desperate race to reach Naglfar before it's ready to sail. Along the way, they will face angry sea gods, hostile giants, and an evil fire-breathing dragon. Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons. Does he have what it takes to outwit the wily trickster god?

Download or read book Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Learning to Read written by Kathy Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together different disciplinary perspectives and studies on learning to read with a view to extending and enriching debate, practice, research and policy on the development of reading.

Download or read book Dual Souls written by Nicholas Sumonja and published by Page Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a fateful day, eighteen-year-old high school senior, Samuel Nogard's life is thrown into chaos when demons attack during a class picnic. In order to save his friend, he makes a pact with a dragon soul that he discovers is inside him. With the help of his best friend, Alex, and the dragon soul residing within him, Sam goes on a journey to uncover the past that was kept secret from him his whole life. The whole time Sam must come to grips with the destiny forced upon him while keeping those close to him safe.

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Download or read book The World s End written by Rin Chupeco and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling conclusion to the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong. It's been three months since the Snow Queen and OzCorp infiltrated Maidenkeep and nearly seized the Nine Maidens. Ryker is still unconscious and the rest of the group is feeling the effects of the prolonged war. Not to mention that Abigail Fey's curse has far-reaching consequences, and many in the Royal States have been using it to stir unrest and hostilities against Avalon. When the Adarna, a firebird-like creature appears in Avalon, the gang discovers it is one of seven magical artifacts that the Snow Queen has been searching for, in her bid to open a portal to Buyan-a place that could grant her tremendous power. Determined to find the artifacts first the Bandersnatchers find information about the other five: The Singing Bone, The Hamelin Flute, The Tamatebako, The Lotus Lanternm The Raskovnik, and The Wonderland Tree. But the Snow Queen will stop at nothing to get to the relics first. And as the final battle approaches, both sides will lose the ones they love as the fight to save or destroy Avalon finally comes to be.

Download or read book An Unreliable Magic written by Rin Chupeco and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong. It's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack. Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon. When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken. Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for: young adult magic, mythology, and folklore LGBTQ representation diverse characters creative new takes on classic stories fresh and dazzling world building Praise for Wicked As You Wish: "Glorious."—Shelf Awareness "Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey...A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."—STARRED review, Publishers Weekly "...A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."—STARRED review, Kirkus

Download or read book Loki s Luck A Grumpy Sunshine Age Gap MC Romance written by Monique Moreau and published by Monique Moreau. This book was released on 2020-10-09 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this scorching hot and steamy Bad Boy Biker series by International Best-Selling Contemporary Romance author, Monique Moreau. A damaged biker. A younger woman. An exchange of sex for secrets. Loki To punish himself for his baby brother's death, Loki is determined to live a life of abstinence—no partying, no women, nothing. He stays focused by throwing himself into managing the MC's new gym. But when he's roped into teaching a self-defense class, the supervisor threatens his self-control. The annoying little pixie loves butting into his business, but Loki’s gaze keeps returning to her luscious curves. Again and again and again. Abby As a social worker, Abby is called to help troubled souls, and she's never met anyone more broken than Loki. Determined to heal him, she offers him a deal: he can have her—any way he wants—in exchange for stories from his past. Whatever it takes for her to uncover the truth, she's game. When Loki's enemies hurt Abby to get to him, the biker revs up for a long-overdue fight. He'll have to convince Abby she's safer by his side or risk losing her completely. Content Notes: Loki’s Luck can be read as a standalone novel. It's the third book in my Steamy Biker Romance series, an age-gap grumpy-sunshine love story. Fans of Giana Darling, Cassandra Robbins, and Daphne Loving will love Loki, an over-the-top, possessive anti-hero. Please do not read if such material offends. Bad boy biker romance, MC romance, Possessive Alpha Romance; Bad boy biker club; bad boys alpha; bad boys; bad boys alpha; bad boys mc; bad boy alpha romance; bad boy mc romance; dirty biker; romance alpha male; romance bad boy; biker romance books; dominant alpha male; romance dominant alpha; alpha male dominant romance; dominant alpha male romance possessive; age-gap romance; grumpy sunshine; opposites attract

Download or read book Dragged written by Kendall Grey and published by Howling Mad Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friends can be such a drag Hello again. It’s me, your favorite reincarnated Norse trickster god, Loki. I still have boobs. I’m also suffering from a health issue that has a 99.43% chance of permanently ending me (assuming the Norns don’t get to me first). And I can’t find my immortality rune. And the runes I did recover are playing fisticuffs with each other. And I’ve been cursed with an inability to lie. One by one, my new friends are turning out to be old foes. Oh, and did I mention I accidentally on purpose destroyed Odin’s gazillion-dollar business investment, and now he’s sharpening his spear for me too? I hate Tuesdays. But I finally got a lead on another rune. With a trip to a drag queen pageant in San Francisco in my future, I just have to convince my friends Gunnar Magnusson, Freddie, and Darryl Donovan that they’re destined to change the world in dresses and heels. That would transform this terrible Tuesday into the funnest Frigg-ing Friday since Ragnarok.

Download or read book Fooled written by Kendall Grey and published by Howling Mad Press, LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fools rush in where gods fear to tread Hear that rumble? No, it’s not my stomach, though I could really go for a goat or three. It’s Thor. THE Thor who threatened to knock my head off with his stupid hammer back in the Viking Age. As of ten minutes ago, he was also my buddy, but revelatory runes and pissy Norns have a penchant for crapping on the great (former) god Loki. If mortality is a thorn in my side, Thor is a spiked baseball bat suppository. But my enemy-turned-friend-turned-raging-berserker-maniac is only the tip of my massive iceberg of problems. Thor’s daddy Odin wants a piece of me, preferably the piece that keeps me breathing. Strange things are afoot at the Asgard Awakening television studio in Los Angeles where my friends and I are about to guest star on the popular program. With a sudden shift in control behind the scenes of the show, mysterious players are arriving on set, and nothing is as it seems. As destructive forces from my past resurface in a disturbing pattern I know all too well, I’m having second thoughts about restarting Ragnarok. My immortality is no longer the only thing on the line. The entire planet is up for grabs if I don’t stop the Odin crime family. FOOLED is the fourth and final book in the Asgard Awakening urban fantasy comedy series

Download or read book Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 2 The Hammer of Thor written by Rick Riordan and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost. It has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki--and the price he wants is very high.

Download or read book The Sword of Summer written by Rick Riordan and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when his mother told him to run, he has lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, staying one step ahead of the police and truant officers. On

Download or read book Unnatural Selection written by Eastwood Philip Eastwood and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one alive can remember seeing the sun, the sky or the stars. For centuries they've been hidden by an oily blanket of cloud that never breaks or disperses. This is the city of Luxor. When the oceans flooded and fossil fuels ran out, Luxor rose out of the chaos, becoming the most powerful city in the world - thanks to its industries, fuelled by the fat of animals. As the fumes from burning tallow spread outward, so did Luxor's influence ... Loki Blake has lived his whole life in Luxor and he knows nothing else. But now he's going to a place beyond the clouds -- a place where the sunshine will dazzle his eyes and the stars will scramble his brain. He's traveling to the faraway colony of Trasmundo to search for exotic and perhaps mythical animals, trying to save them from extinction before the smoke of Luxor's industry spreads further. But there are people who badly want Loki to fail, and they're prepared to kill to make sure he does. Before he knows it, Loki is on the run in the cloudforests and marshes of Gondwana, his survival dependent on Mera Ness, his frustrating and elusive guide. He doesn't know who to trust or whether he'll make it home: all he knows is that he hasn't been told the full story ...