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Tales Of Mython Collection

Author : Kathryn Jayne

Publisher : Next Chapter

Page : 684 pages

File Size : 45,18 MB

Release : 2022-06-28

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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All three books in 'Tales Of Mython', a series of paranormal romance novels by Kathryn Jayne, now in one volume! This romance novel collection contains adult content and is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Salvation's Kiss: For Conrad, moving to Overton was the promise of a fresh start: a way to escape and leave behind the hateful words that reminded him every day he was a monster. He would not make the same mistake again; he would keep his other-self hidden, his heart shielded. But the moment his gaze meets Ashley's, his resolve falters. With a single, disarming glance, she becomes all he can think about. But she is human, incompatible with his kind. Conrad's friends harbor a secret and hold the answers to one of the most burning questions of their time. But how much is he willing to sacrifice to get those answers? Familiar Ties: Alec knew he was going to marry Jesse from the moment her mother, Adeline, placed his hand in hers. But he was too young to understand the danger. All he knew was that Jesse completed him and he would do anything to protect her. Anything. Now, Micah’s men are after her, and she is on the run. But will the man she has always run to in her mind be her savior, or the one to destroy her? Rekindled Sparks: Maya always knew she was going to be a nurse. But after her father’s death, news of her apparent psychotic break and a make-believe boyfriend made working unbearable. Unable to tolerate the whispers, she transferred to the medics, secretly hoping to find the man who had not only vanished without a trace but had somehow been forgotten by everyone who had ever met him - except her. Now, a series killer is targeting the people Maya has saved, undoing her every miracle. And it is only a matter of time before the killer's sights turn to her.



The Popol Vuh

Author : Lewis Spence

Publisher : New York : AMS Press

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 18,7 MB

Release : 1908

Category : Social Science

ISBN :

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The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed

Author : Ewain Black

Publisher :

Page : 24 pages

File Size : 29,88 MB

Release : 2021-04-09

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ISBN :

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We can all have mornings when we don't feel like getting out of our beds. But what if its the Sun that doesn't want to get up? And how angry will this make the Moon? This charming story tells a tale of two old friends who have been rising and falling for a very long time. The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed, looks at the idea of friendship and consolation as well as how to keep going when things get a bit tough. It will bring comfort to children and parents alike.The amusing storyline, with beautiful illustrations, is written in rhyme, which is helpful for young ones that are just starting out on their reading journey.The first in its series, all of Deep Breath Publications books are designed to create a chance to reflect and open up conversations about relationships, looking out for one another and looking after yourself.



Dramatic Revisions of Myths, Fairy Tales and Legends

Author : Verna A. Foster

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 259 pages

File Size : 21,86 MB

Release : 2012-10-10

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 0786465123

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These new essays explore the ways in which contemporary dramatists have retold or otherwise made use of myths, fairy tales and legends from a variety of cultures, including Greek, West African, North American, Japanese, and various parts of Europe. The dramatists discussed range from well-established playwrights such as Tony Kushner, Caryl Churchill, and Timberlake Wertenbaker to new theatrical stars such as Sarah Ruhl and Tarell Alvin McCraney. The book contributes to the current discussion of adaptation theory by examining the different ways, and for what purposes, plays revise mythic stories and characters. The essays contribute to studies of literary uses of myth by focusing on how recent dramatists have used myths, fairy tales and legends to address contemporary concerns, especially changing representations of women and the politics of gender relations but also topics such as damage to the environment and political violence.



Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives

Author : Valentine, Keri Duncan

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 491 pages

File Size : 18,41 MB

Release : 2016-06-20

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1522502629

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With complex stories and stunning visuals eliciting intense emotional responses, coupled with opportunities for self-expression and problem solving, video games are a powerful medium to foster empathy, critical thinking, and creativity in players. As these games grow in popularity, ambition, and technological prowess, they become a legitimate art form, shedding old attitudes and misconceptions along the way. Examining the Evolution of Gaming and Its Impact on Social, Cultural, and Political Perspectives asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyzes the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames. This book is a valuable resource to game designers and developers, sociologists, students of gaming, and researchers in relevant fields.



The American Success Myth on Film

Author : J. Levinson

Publisher : Springer

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 24,56 MB

Release : 2012-05-15

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1137016671

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In examining the enduring appeal that rags-to-riches stories exert on our collective imagination, this book highlights the central role that films have played in the ongoing cultural discourse about success and work in America.



Swapping Stories

Author : Carl Lindahl

Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 18,41 MB

Release : 2009-10-20

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1496800826

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Here are more than two hundred oral tales from some of Louisiana's finest storytellers. In this comprehensive volume of great range are transcriptions of narratives in many genres, from diverse voices, and from all regions of the state. Told in settings ranging from the front porch to the festival stage, these tales proclaim the great vitality and variety of Louisiana's oral narrative traditions. Given special focus are Harold Talbert, Lonnie Gray, Bel Abbey, Ben Guiné, and Enola Matthews—whose wealth of imagination, memory, and artistry demonstrates the depth as well as the breadth of the storyteller's craft. For tales told in Cajun and Creole French, Koasati, and Spanish, the editors have supplied both the original language and English translation. To the volume Maida Owens has contributed an overview of Louisiana's folk culture and a survey of folklife studies of various regions of the state. Car Lindahl's introduction and notes discuss the various genres and styles of storytelling common in Louisiana and link them with the worldwide are of the folktale.



The Death of Myth on Roman Sarcophagi

Author : Mont Allen

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 293 pages

File Size : 50,46 MB

Release : 2022-12-31

Category : Art

ISBN : 100904124X

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A strange thing happened to Roman sarcophagi in the third century: their Greek mythic imagery vanished. Since the beginning of their production a century earlier, these beautifully carved coffins had featured bold mythological scenes. How do we make sense of this imagery's own death on later sarcophagi, when mythological narratives were truncated, gods and heroes were excised, and genres featuring no mythic content whatsoever came to the fore? What is the significance of such a profound tectonic shift in the Roman funerary imagination for our understanding of Roman history and culture, for the development of its arts, for the passage from the High to the Late Empire and the coming of Christianity, but above all, for the individual Roman women and men who chose this imagery, and who took it with them to the grave? In this book, Mont Allen offers the clues that aid in resolving this mystery.



We Need New Stories: The Myths that Subvert Freedom

Author : Nesrine Malik

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 22,81 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1324007303

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Named a Most Anticipated Book of Spring 2021 by Publishers Weekly A rigorous examination of six political myths used to deflect and discredit demands for social justice. In 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump declared: "I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct." Reeling from his victory, Democrats blamed the corrosive effect of "identity politics." When banned from Twitter for inciting violence, Trump and his supporters claimed that the measure was an assault on "free speech." In We Need New Stories, Nesrine Malik explains that all of these arguments are political myths—variations on the lie that American values are under assault. Exploring how these and other common political myths function, she breaks down how they are employed to subvert calls for equality from historically disenfranchised groups. Interweaving reportage with an incendiary analysis of American history and politics, she offers a compelling account of how calls to preserve "free speech" are used against the vulnerable; how a fixation with "wokeness," "political correctness," and "cancel culture" is in fact an organized and well-funded campaign by elites; and how the fear of racial minorities and their “identity politics” obscures the biggest threat of all—white terrorism. What emerges is a radical framework for understanding the crises roiling American contemporary politics.