Book Description
Contains profiles, ranked in order of significance, of the world's most influential heroes of all time.
Author : Harry Paul Jeffers
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 15,62 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806524764
Contains profiles, ranked in order of significance, of the world's most influential heroes of all time.
Author : Mac Davis
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 11,46 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 9780448025704
100 sports figures who truly represent the greates heroes of sports.
Author : George Johnson
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 11,57 MB
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780228103479
The NFL's best players, all in one action-packed volume. Over a century after the formation of the American Professional Football Conference, the precursor to the National Football League, pro football continues to excite and captivate millions of fans across the globe. At the core of the NFL is its legendary players -- the incredible athletes who have thrown, caught, run, tackled and kicked their way into the annals of sports history. NFL Heroes presents the best of the best in pro football. From the pioneers, to the current stars, to the all-time legends that occupy the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, they're all here, including: Tom Brady Jim Brown Jerry Rice Dick Butkus Johnny Unitas Deacon Jones Reggie White Joe Montana Antonio Brown Walter Payton Bronko Nagurski Aaron Donald Dan Marino Terry Bradshaw Emmitt Smith Brett Favre Roger Staubach Rob Gronkowski LaDainian Tomlinson Deion Sanders. Featuring 100 riveting stories and over 120 photos of the game's best, this updated, second edition of NFL Heroes is a must-read for any fan of America's favorite sport.
Author : James Plath
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1538103761
This book identifies 100 of the most intriguing characters from some of the most well-known novels published over several centuries, from Hester Prynne and Harry Potter to Jay Gatsby and T.S. Garp. The book profiles these memorable characters and details their significance both at the time they were created and today.
Author : Fien Meynendonckx
Publisher : La Femme Fatale
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,77 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Characters and characteristics in motion pictures
ISBN : 9789079761661
Features more than 120 of the greatest heroes and villains in the history of the cinema, complete with photographs of the actors playing them, a brief introduction and memorable quotations.
Author : Molefi Kete Asante
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 161592423X
Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
Author : Joanne Mattern
Publisher :
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 37,97 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781561569786
Author : Paul Dini
Publisher : Titan Publishing Company
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 35,60 MB
Release : 2010-11
Category : Superhero comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 9781848569744
This oversized hardcover edition collects six stories by Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of "Batman Beyond" and "The New Batman/Superman Adventures." Recommended for all readers.
Author : Petra Press
Publisher : Metro Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 13,40 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781567994339
A collection of stories from different cultures that demonstrate the diverse roles heroes play in mythology.
Author : Lucas Otto
Publisher : 50 plus one
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 40,83 MB
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781933766133
Heroes are people who are bigger than life. They are the men and women of action, with great thoughts, nerves of steel and have made personal sacrifices to initiate change. Heroes are the models we put up to our children as the people to be like and act like. The definition of a modern hero is not just some great general or statesman (although they certainly are part of our contemporary pantheon) but also men and women who have influenced society, changed its views, sought to make the world a better place, entertained us or made us laugh and even, gave their lives for their ideals and their values. Our heroes are men and women from all walks of life, from around the world, who through science, politics, war, letters, music, sports and the media stood above even the best of us. They often speak to us directly and indirectly about the things that are most important in our lives and they challenge us to be like them, to follow them, to act like them and ultimately to respect them-even if we do not always agree with them. Many of the heroes in this book are household names, some are from other generations, but without them, our lives would be significantly different.