Author : Michael Moon
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 0822351560
Moon turns his attention to the artist Henry Darger, an eccentric and self-taught artist whose work was only discovered after his death. Since then the work has become famous, but Darger himself has generally been seen as a withdrawn outsider artist whose work may have been the result of mental illness. Moon provides a contrasting view of a creative and gifted artist very responsive to the world around him.
Author : Carolyn D. Williams
Publisher : University of Delaware Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0874130794
"This is the first book to concentrate exclusively on texts about Boudica and to cover the full chronological range from the first surviving historical account by Tacitus in AD 98 to the triumphant conclusion of Manda Scott's series of novels in 2006. All our knowledge of the ancient British queen Boudica, and her ferocious yet ultimately unsuccessful rebellion against the Romans, is derived from a few accounts in ancient Greek and Latin. Yet they have inspired a flood of history, fictional narrative, drama, and poetry, and there is no indication that the process has ended. This study illuminates and celebrates the rich variety generated by the creative tensions between writers' knowledge and their individual tastes, beliefs, and political or artistic aims and considers whether Boudica's textual metamorphoses are without limits or variations on a distinctive theme bounded by a flexible yet enduring narrative pattern." --Book Jacket.
Author : Cari Buziak
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 18,10 MB
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486844722
Inspired by traditional Celtic myths, folklore, and legends, 31 striking illustrations combine distinctive, interlaced knotwork patterns with a wondrous array of stylized fantasy creatures: sea serpent, phoenix, dragon, unicorn, mermaid, sorceress, and others. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Celtic Fantasy and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
Author : Gladys L. Knight
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 23,90 MB
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
This book offers 25 profiles of some of the most popular female action heroes throughout the history of film, television, comic books, and video games. Female action heroes, like other fictional characters, not only reveal a lot about society, but greatly influence individuals in society. It is no surprise that the gradual development and increase in the number of female action heroes coincides with societal changes and social movements, such as feminism. Nor is it a surprise that characteristics of female action heroes echo the progressive toughening of women and young girls in the media. Female Action Heroes: A Guide to Women in Comics, Video Games, Film, and Television brings to the forefront the historical representation of women and girls in film, television, comic books, and video games. The book includes profiles of 25 of the most popular female action heroes, arranged in alphabetical order for easy reference. Each chapter includes sections on the hero's origins, her power suit, weapons, abilities, and the villains with whom she grapples. Most significantly, each profile offers an analysis of the hero's story—and her impact on popular culture.
Author : Damita Victoria
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 23,71 MB
Release : 2021-03-07
Category :
ISBN :
A fantastic world adventure and the latest exciting Women Warriors coloring book from bestselling publishing brand Damita Victoria It's a perfect coloring book to practice and perfect your coloring skills. Whether you're just beginning your creative journey, or you're a coloring connoisseur, everyone can have fun with this exciting and varied collection of patterns. An excellent coloring book for beginners. We've taken the time to create unique designs that call for your creative touch. Here's what makes this coloring book so unique: Unique, exquisite images: enjoy coloring 25 Female Warriors coloring books to help release stress and boost creativity. Single-sided, black-backed pages: feel free to use the fattest markers and the wettest watercolors -don't let bleed-through limit your creativity! There's always a second try: each image is printed twice, so don't worry about making a mistake! All skill levels are welcome: there's no wrong way to color fantasy images! Unleash your creativity and fill the pages with your favorite colors, using your favorite techniques! Here are some more reasons to love coloring books by Damita Victoria: These aren't just ordinary coloring books: the brand is known for its unique, instantly recognizable style! They provide a genuinely relaxing coloring experience: you'll never be annoyed by bleed-through or the paper tearing under a sharp pen! With Damita Victoria, you're never alone: join a vibrant online community of fellow coloring enthusiasts and share your work for everyone to enjoy! You don't have to keep all the fun to yourself: this book makes a perfect gift for men and women alike. Surprise a friend or a loved one with this beautiful book and bring a happy smile to their face! Scroll up, click on "Add to Cart," and Get Ready to Relax!
Author : Anne Overbeck
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 28,90 MB
Release : 2019-01-29
Category : History
ISBN : 3110399431
The structure of the African American family has been a recurring theme in American discourse on the African American community. The role of African American mothers especially has been the cause of heated debates since the time of Reconstruction in the 19th century. The discourse, which often saw the African American family as something that needed fi xing, also put the issue of women’s reproductive rights on the political agenda. Taking a long-term perspective from the 1920s to the early 1990s, Anne Overbeck aims to show how normative notions of the American family infl uenced the perspective on the African American family, especially African American women. The book follows the negotiations on African American women’s reproductive rights within the context of eugenics, modernization theory, overpopulation, and the War on Drugs. Thereby it sets out to trace both continuities and changes in the discourse on the reproductive rights of African American women that still infl uence our perspective on the African American family today.
Author : Sherrie A. Inness
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1512807176
Tough girls are everywhere these days. Whether it is Ripley battling a swarm of monsters in the Aliens trilogy or Captain Janeway piloting the starship Voyager through space in the continuing Star Trek saga, women strong in both body and mind have become increasingly popular in the films, television series, advertisements, and comic books of recent decades. In Tough Girls, Sherrie A. Inness explores the changing representations of women in all forms of popular media and what those representations suggest about shifting social mores. She begins her examination of tough women in American popular culture with three popular television shows of the 1960s and '70s—The Avengers, Charlie's Angels, and The Bionic Woman—and continues through such contemporary pieces as a recent ad for Calvin Klein jeans and current television series such as The X-files and Xena: Warrior Princess. Although all these portrayals show women who can take care of themselves in ways that have historically been seen as uniquely male, they also variously undercut women's toughness. She argues that even some of the strongest depictions of women have perpetuated women's subordinate status, using toughness in complicated ways to break or bend gender stereotypes while simultaneously affirming them. Also of interest— Madcaps, Screwballs, and Con Women: The Female Trickster in American Culture Lori Landay
Author : Becca Anderson
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 29,90 MB
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1633535843
Super women. Who are some of the most awesome women in history? Sheroes: Women hold up half the sky and, most days, do even more of the heavy lifting including childbearing and child-rearing. All after a long day at the office. Women have always been strong, true heroes ? sheroes, oftentimes unacknowledged. As we shake off the last traces of a major patriarchal hangover, women are coming into their own. In the 21st Century, all women can fully embrace their fiery fempower and celebrate their no-holds-barred individuality. It is time to acknowledge the successful women of the world. Super women as female role models: From the foremothers who blazed trails and broke barriers, to today's women warriors from sports, science, cyberspace, city hall, the lecture hall, and the silver screen, The Book of Awesome Women paints 200 portraits of powerful and inspiring role models for women and girls poised to become super women of the future. Successful women: Some of the super women you will meet in The Book of Awesome Women: • Dian Fossey • Martina Navratilova • Sojourner Truth • Indira Ghandi • Aretha Franklin • Margaret Mead • Coretta Scott King • Georgia O'Keeffe • Jackie Joyner-Kersee • Joan Baez • Eleanor Roosevelt • Coco Chanel • Anita Hill • Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai • and many more Now is the time to acknowledge the greatness of women!
Author : Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 1600 pages
File Size : 41,14 MB
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593432827
This collection features all five New York Times bestselling Penderwicks adventures by National Book Award-winning author Jeanne Birdsall! Follow the Penderwicks' adventures, from a bunny-raising hobby to a dog-walking business, from summer breaks to school days, from unforgettable hijinks to chaotic misadventures--and always, with sisterhood through and through--in this exciting collection: The Penderwicks: This summer the Penderwick sisters discover the magic of a beautiful estate called Arundel. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel's owner, who becomes the perfect companion for their adventures. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street: When Mr. Penderwick's sister decides it's time for him to start dating, the girls come up with the Save-Daddy Plan--a plot so brilliant, so bold, so funny, that only the Penderwick girls could have come up with it. The Penderwicks at Point Mouette: When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine for the rest of the Penderwick girls and their old friend, Jeffrey. That leaves Skye as the oldest available Penderwick--a terrifying notion for all, but for Skye especially. The Penderwicks in Spring: Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family, which she plans to present on her upcoming birthday. But when some unwelcome surprises make themselves known, the best-laid plans fall apart. The Penderwicks at Last: The Penderwicks return to Arundel this summer, the place where it all began. And better still is the occasion: a good old-fashioned, homemade-by-Penderwicks wedding.
Author : Les Daniels
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2003-03
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9780811831239
