Download or read book Stealing INDIANA JONES written by J Washburn and published by LOST BOYS INK. This book was released on with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hitler s Horses written by Arthur Brand and published by Ebury Press. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of a detective, two bronze horses and the dictator who set the world on fire. When detective Arthur Brand is summoned to a meeting with one of the most dangerous men in the art world, he learns that a clue has emerged that could solve one of the Second World War's unexplained mysteries- what really happened to the Striding Horses, Hitler's favourite statue, which disappeared during the bombing of Berlin. As Brand goes undercover to find the horses, he discovers a terrifying world ruled by neo-Nazis and former KGB agents, where Third Reich memorabilia sells for millions of dollars. The stakes get ever higher as Brand carefully lays his trap to catch the criminal masterminds trying to sell the statue on the black market. But who are they? And will he manage to bring them to justice before they discover his real identity? With a plot worthy of John Le Carre, Hitler's Horses is a thrilling retelling of one of history's most extraordinary heists.
Download or read book Stealing History written by Roger Atwood and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what's left of the ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them, and thus erasing their historical significance. And it is getting worse. The discovery of the legendary Royal Tombs of Sipan in Peru started an epidemic. Grave robbers scouring the courntryside for tombs--and finding them. Atwood recounts the incredible story of the biggest piece of gold ever found in the Americas, a 2,000-year-old, three-pound masterpiece that cost one looter his life, sent two smugglers to jail, and wrecked lives from Panama to Pennsylvainia. Packed with true stories, this book not only reveals what has been found, but at what cost to both human life and history.
Download or read book Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas written by Jonathan W. Stokes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This funny, action-filled series is perfect for adventure-loving fans of Indiana Jones and James Patterson's Treasure Hunters! Twelve-year-old Addison Cooke just wishes something exciting would happen to him. His aunt and uncle, both world-famous researchers, travel to the ends of the earth searching for hidden treasure, dodging dangerous robbers along the way, while Addison is stuck in school all day. Luckily for Addison, adventure has a way of finding the Cookes. After his uncle unearths the first ancient Incan clue needed to find a vast trove of lost treasure, he is kidnapped by members of a shadowy organization intent on stealing the riches. Addison’s uncle is the bandits’ key to deciphering the ancient clues and looting the treasure . . . unless Addison and his friends can outsmart the kidnappers and crack the code first! Full of laugh-out-loud moments, danger, excitement, and nonstop action, Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas is sure to strike gold with kid readers. "What to give the kid who's read all the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson books? Try Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas." —Parents Magazine "An exciting Indiana Jones-style tale of a seventh-grade boy trying to save his kidnapped aunt and uncle—museum curators who are linked to an ancient key that unlocks riches.” —Good Housekeeping "An exciting, adventurous new read…the first book in a new series that promises laugh-out-loud moments and nonstop action." —Boys’ Life
Download or read book Excavating Indiana Jones written by Randy Laist and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his signature bullwhip and fedora, the rousing sounds of his orchestral anthem, and his eventful explorations into the arcana of world religions, Indiana Jones--archeologist, adventurer, and ophidiophobe--has become one of the most recognizable heroes of the big screen. Since his debut in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones has gone on to anchor several sequels, and a fifth film is currently in development. At the same time, the character has spilled out into multiple multimedia manifestations and has become a familiar icon within the collective cultural imagination. Despite the longevity and popularity of the Indiana Jones franchise, however, it has rarely been the focus of sustained criticism. In Excavating Indiana Jones, a collection of international scholars analyzes Indiana Jones tales from a variety of perspectives, examining the films' representation of history, cultural politics, and identity, and also tracing the adaptation of the franchise into comic books, video games, and theme park attractions.
Download or read book Healing Or Stealing written by Jean-Marie Abgrall and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing or Stealing? shows how certain cults and "healing" groups victimize people through mental manipulation and mind-control. "These pseudo-medical practitioners are selling illusions. They are as addictive as narcotic drugs, and as dangerous as cancer."
Download or read book Critical Race Theory in the Academy written by Vernon Lee Farmer and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical Race Theory in the Academy explores the deep implications of race and its effects on the expanse of the American social fabric and its fragile democratic process. This volume contributes to a more effective, powerful, and insightful theorization of racism across the social spectrum while furthering the movement for greater equity in higher education and beyond. The audience for this book is broad and should be of great interest and value to all Americans who fight against racism which is focused on the destruction of Black people and other people of color. Ideally, educators, scholars, and practitioners will be compelled to engage the ideas within this volume to break down the color line and challenge the problematic master narrative in education and other aspects of society. Critical Race Theory in the Academy offers current applications, debates, theories, strategies, and evolutions about critical race theory (CRT), with particular attention to CRT’s intersections with the field of higher education and beyond. As a part of the CRT corpus, this volume details some of the most relevant and current topics deployed in varied disciplines of the academy, confronting the complex interplay of race, racism, education, and social justice in the twenty-first century. Specifically, the authors explore topics from health disparities, politics, religion, literature, music, social work, psychology, sports, distance learning, media bias, affirmative action, to education policies, practices and scholarship. The chapters in this volume should help navigate the tensions in the academy and beyond to work toward alleviating institutionalized racism. Praise for Critical Race Theory in the Academy: "The field of Critical Race Theory is enriched by this important collection of new and original scholarship. Vernon Farmer has brought together a dynamic and eclectic mix of radical voices, from multiple disciplinary backgrounds, including both established and early career scholars. The result is a volume that constantly challenges and surprises the reader." David Gillborn Professor of Critical Race Studies University of Birmingham UK Founding Editor of Race Ethnicity & Education "Critical Race Theory in the Academy has excavated the terrain of critical race theory to unearth multiple perspectives that are central to defining the fundamental contours of the field. Each essay enhances the ways in which we read and understand the complexity of critical race theory. It will be an invaluable resource for building a critical academy." Aileen Moreton-Robinson Queens and University of Technology, Australia Author of The White Possessive: Property, Power and Indigenous Sovereignty "Vernon Lee Farmer has done it again and for the final time. He has pulled together a star-studded cast of academics of color to address an essential concern of the academy. Throughout his career, Farmer has demonstrated the uncanny ability to identify matters that require attention, and attacked them with vigor. In doing so, he provided us with high impact resources that are beneficial to the professional trajectory of scholars of color. This book is no different, and we all should race to the bookstore to add this instant classic to our personal library." Jerlando F. L. Jackson Vilas Distinguished Professor of Higher Education University of Wisconsin-Madison Former Editor, ASHE Reader Series on Higher Education "Critical Race Theory in the Academy adds substantially to our understanding of the roles that race, racism, and social justice play as we tackle the myriad problems of pre-K through higher education. For those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the issues in higher education -- from curriculum to the lack of diversity in the professoriate -- this work provides helpful insights that can enrich conversations and problem-solving across sectors of society." Freeman A. Hrabowski, III President University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland
Download or read book STARCHILD I Exile written by J Washburn and published by LOST BOYS INK. This book was released on with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clues A Journal of Detection Vol 38 No 1 Spring 2020 written by Elizabeth Foxwell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over two decades, Clues has included the best scholarship on mystery and detective fiction. With a combination of academic essays and nonfiction book reviews, it covers all aspects of mystery and detective fiction material in print, television and movies. As the only American scholarly journal on mystery fiction, Clues is essential reading for literature and film students and researchers; popular culture aficionados; librarians; and mystery authors, fans and critics around the globe.
Download or read book Indiana Jones and Philosophy written by Dean A. Kowalski and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INDIANA JONES AND PHILOSOPHY What does it mean to choose wisely? Can heroes seek fortune and glory? Why does Indy take a leap of faith? Do Indy’s adventures provide him evidence of the supernatural? Should we hide the Ark of the Covenant in a military-controlled warehouse? Why are museums so important to archaeology? If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones! He’s both a mild-mannered archaeology professor and an intrepid adventurer traversing the globe in search of lost artifacts. Whether seeking the Ark of the Covenant in Egypt, the Sankara Stones in India, the Holy Grail in Turkey, or a mysterious crystal skull in Peru, Indy’s adventures never fail to delight audiences. Indiana Jones and Philosophy takes you on a whirlwind journey to investigate some of the most enduring questions about the human condition. You’ll read about how Indy has wronged Marion Ravenwood, how a virtuous person would make amends, the strides Indy makes to repair his relationship with his father, why Indy distinguishes fact from truth when he pursues archaeological treasures, and much more. With trusty guides such as Aristotle, Camus, Kant, and Nietzsche at your side, you’ll consider possible answers to these questions and see Indiana Jones in a whole new light! Comprehensive, immersive, and engaging, Indiana Jones and Philosophy offers you an accessible and lively opportunity to dive deeper into the world of Indiana Jones and appreciate the character’s greatness anew!
Download or read book Inception and Philosophy written by David Kyle Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A philosophical look at the movie Inception and its brilliant metaphysical puzzles Is the top still spinning? Was it all a dream? In the world of Christopher Nolan's four-time Academy Award-winning movie, people can share one another's dreams and alter their beliefs and thoughts. Inception is a metaphysical heist film that raises more questions than it answers: Can we know what is real? Can you be held morally responsible for what you do in dreams? What is the nature of dreams, and what do they tell us about the boundaries of "self" and "other"? From Plato to Aristotle and from Descartes to Hume, Inception and Philosophy draws from important philosophical minds to shed new light on the movie's captivating themes, including the one that everyone talks about: did the top fall down (and does it even matter)? Explores the movie's key questions and themes, including how we can tell if we're dreaming or awake, how to make sense of a paradox, and whether or not inception is possible Gives new insights into the nature of free will, time, dreams, and the unconscious mind Discusses different interpretations of the film, and whether or not philosophy can help shed light on which is the "right one" Deepens your understanding of the movie's multi-layered plot and dream-infiltrating characters, including Dom Cobb, Arthur, Mal, Ariadne, Eames, Saito, and Yusuf An essential companion for every dedicated Inception fan, this book will enrich your experience of the Inception universe and its complex dreamscape.
Download or read book SONG of LOCKE written by J Washburn and published by Lost Boys Ink. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Just think LEGEND OF ZELDA meets GAME OF THRONES." -- Nathan Tucker, Numinous Locke loves stories--they fill him with a longing he can never quite describe--but he's not the sort of kid who actually lives adventures himself. That is, until a bloodthirsty band of marauders passes near his home and Picke, a musical sylfe, dares him to follow. In hopes of fulfilling his longing, Locke accepts the dare. This leads him on a quest where he must face snarling wolves, wield a magic blade, and risk his life to rescue a Goddess--a girl he hardly knows but who he can't stop thinking about. In the spirit of Legend of Zelda and Peter Pan, SONG OF LOCKE portrays a detailed fantasy world, somewhat grittier than its forebears and drenched in human emotion. The tale has swordfights, witty banter, crushes, and even some subtle philosophy smuggled in. It's an epic for everyone who loves good stories--for anyone who has longed for something that seemed forever out of reach.
Download or read book SONG of LOCKE Scrolls 1 2 written by J Washburn and published by Lost Boys Ink. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SONG OF LOCKE is a story made up for 4 parts called scrolls. This is the first two, yours to read for FREE. “Just think LEGEND OF ZELDA meets GAME OF THRONES.” — Nathan Tucker, Numinous Locke loves stories—they fill him with a longing he can never quite describe—but he’s not the sort of kid who actually lives adventures himself. That is, until a bloodthirsty band of marauders passes near his home and Picke, a musical sylfe, dares him to follow. In hopes of fulfilling his longing, Locke accepts the dare. This leads him on a quest where he must face snarling wolves, wield a magic blade, and risk his life to rescue a Goddess—a girl he hardly knows but who he can’t stop thinking about. In the spirit of Legend of Zelda and Peter Pan, SONG OF LOCKE portrays a detailed fantasy world, somewhat grittier than its forebears and drenched in human emotion. The tale has swordfights, witty banter, crushes, and even some subtle philosophy smuggled in. It’s an epic for everyone who loves good stories—for anyone who has longed for something that seemed forever out of reach.
Download or read book My 7 Day Fast written by J Washburn and published by LOST BOYS INK. This book was released on with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you volunteer to be sick for a week to avoid getting cancer? This was one unconventional idea I couldn’t ignore. So I tried it—no food for a whole week. Nope, not a single calorie. This essay brings you on my journey. It’s emotional, sometimes funny and sometimes tense, with hard science tucked behind the human drama, so you may learn a thing or two along the way.
Download or read book STARCHILD ZERO written by J Washburn and published by LOST BOYS INK. This book was released on 2024-05-04 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ECKSDOT written by J Washburn and published by Lost Boys Ink. This book was released on 2013-05-05 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Sometimes dreams aren’t just dreams. Sometimes they’re another world’s call for help.” Nate is a grade-school hero whose biggest concern is fitting in—that means avoiding Rudge, wanting to talk to Ashley, and trying not to be too nice to the uncool Danny. But Nate’s world gets tipped on its head when he begins having lucid dreams about ghost robots. First he interacts with these strange beings while he’s asleep, and then he starts seeing them at school, as if his nightmares are bleeding into reality. ECKSDOT is like Tom Sawyer meets Inception—a gritty, modern fantasy where the blacktop bloodies your knees. It’s also an artisan book—written, illustrated, and typeset by the author, a masterpiece handcrafted from beginning to end. It was published 5 May 2013.
Download or read book DEAR JEFF written by J Washburn and published by LOST BOYS INK. This book was released on 2016-07-04 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The temple surprised me the first time I went. I’d just completed taking a temple prep course too, so I wondered, feeling a little betrayed, “Why didn’t they talk about any of this stuff?” It was like people were so scared of profaning something sacred that they weren’t willing to actually discuss this central point of the restored gospel. My confusion caused me to buckle down and study the temple like crazy—I really wanted to understand. My goal in this book, Jeff, is to teach you what I’ve learned. It’s a letter from your big brother, based on quotes from both the brethren and the scriptures. I’ve aimed to be as candid as possible, and I think it’s one of the most straightforward temple guides you’ll find.
