Author : Miguel Delibes
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 20,73 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
A coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War--a family saga that resonates far beyond the borders of Spain.
Author : Miyuki Miyabe
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 25,93 MB
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1421542889
When her brother Hiroki disappears after a violent altercation with school bullies, Yuriko finds a magical book in his room. The book leads her to another world where she learns that Hiroki has been possessed by the evil King in Yellow, and that only she can save him...and solve the riddle of why the King is also called "Hero." -- VIZ Media
Author : Miguel Delibes
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 12,2 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780231054614
Jacinto, an office clerk, is sent to a company retreat after he collapses from exhaustion and gradually becomes cut off from the outside world.
Author : William A. Cohen
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,39 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 9781563525247
Providing an eye-opening look at how leadership skills in combat can yield dramatic results in the business world, a retired U.S. Air Force major general defines the eight basic principles from battlefield experience that can be translated into business careers to achieve extraordinary success.
Author : Jonathan Stroud
Publisher : Random House
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 0552557935
Halli loves the old stories from when the valley was a wild and dangerous place when the legendary heroes stood together to defeat the ancient enemy, the bloodthirsty Trows. Nowadays heroics seem a thing of the past. But when a practical joke rekindles an old blood feud, Halli spots a chance for a quest of his own.
Author : Knock Knock
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Heroes in art
ISBN : 9781601068521
In Heroes We Trust asks sixty international street artists to muse on heroism. With original works ranging from a portrait of Gandhi on an electrical box to an image of a typewriter on a wall spelling out "joie de vivre," this contemporary look at heroes lets readers view street art from all over the globe--without the jet lag. * Knock Knock books make perfect gifts for your arty friends* Warning: this street art book may inspire heroic acts * Paperback; 8 x 6.5 inches, 144 pages
Author : David K. Johnson
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,15 MB
Release : 2009-08-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780470373385
The first unauthorized look at the philosophy behind Heroes, one of TV's most popular shows When ordinary individuals from around the world inexplicably develop superhuman abilities, they question who they are, struggle to cope with new responsibilities, and decide whether to use their new power for good or for evil. Every episode of Tim Kring's hit TV show Heroes is a philosophical quandary. Heroes and Philosophy is the first book to analyze how philosophy makes this show so compelling. It lets you examine questions crucial to our existence as thinking, rational beings. Is the Company evil, or good? Does Hiro really have a destiny? Do we? Is it okay to lie in order to hide your powers or save the world? Heroes and Philosophy offers answers to these and other intriguing questions. Brings the insight of history's philosophical heavyweights such as Plato and Nietzche to Heroes characters and settings Adds a fun and fascinating dimension to your understanding of the show Expands your thinking about Heroes as the series expands from graphic and text novels to action figures and a video game Whether you're new to Heroes or have been a fan since day one, this book will take your enjoyment of the show to the next level.
Author : Brad Meltzer
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 31,65 MB
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0062439308
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings together a remarkable group of heroes with one thing in common: they were ordinary people who became extraordinary. A perfect companion to girl power collections like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Rachel Ignotofsky’s Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, and Vashti Harrison’s Little Leaders, Heroes for My Daughter is a necessary addition for children, parents, teachers, and anyone looking for inspiration. The sixty featured figures represent the spectacular potential we all have within us to change the world. The dynamic pages full of photos, quotes, and brief biographies are perfect for reading aloud and allow every reader to explore at their own pace. Not limited to female role models, the wonderfully diverse heroes included in the book are men, women, historical, contemporary, athletes, actors, inventors, politicians, and so much more. Heroes for My Daughter is a book to be read again and again, as the simple question of what makes a hero remains a vital part of today’s conversation.
Author : Tea Krulos
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,12 MB
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1613747780
The Watchman didn't arrive in a Batmobile but drove a tan, four-door Pontiac. He was in costume, of course—a trench coat, motorcycle gloves, army boots, a domino mask, and a red hooded sweatshirt emblazoned with a W logo. Journalist Tea Krulos had spoken to him over the phone but never face-to-mask. By the end of the interview, he wasn't sure if the Watchman was delightfully eccentric or completely crazy. But he was going to find out. Heroes in the Night traces Krulos's journey into the strange subculture of Real Life Superheroes, random citizens who have adopted comic book&–style personas and hit the streets to fight injustice. Some concentrate on humanitarian or activist missions—helping the homeless, gathering donations for food banks, or delivering toys to children—while others actively patrol their neighborhoods looking for crime to fight. By day, these modern Clark Kents work as dishwashers, pencil pushers, and executives in Fortune 500 companies. But by night, only the Shadow knows. Well, the Shadow and Tea Krulos. Through historical research, extensive interviews, and many long hours walking patrol in Brooklyn, Seattle, San Diego, Minneapolis, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Krulos discovered what being a RLSH is all about. He shares not only their shining, triumphant moments but some of their ill-advised, terrifying disasters as well. It's all part of the life of a superhero. As the Watchman explains, &“If everyone made little changes in what they did, gave a little more to charity, watched out for their neighbors, we wouldn't have the problems that we have.&”
Author : Joe Abercrombie
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 43,62 MB
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0575100729
This enhanced eBook contains: # An introduction from Joe Abercrombie # The full text of THE HEROES # THE HEROES Audio edition # A critical afterword from the editor Plus: # THE FOOL JOBS short story, featuring characters from THE HEROES # A 20,000 word 'planning' document which contains all of Joe's behind-the-scenes notes, plans and timeline for THE HEROES # A before-and-after chapter showing the first draft, the last draft, and many stages in between if one of the most critical chapters of the book # A full behind-the-scenes interview with Joe Abercrombie covering the writing process, the importance of maps, the genesis of and influences on the novel, the six main characters and their story arcs, and the cover . . . amongst other things! # 'Blog archive' - all of Joe's blog posts from the period when he was writing THE HEROES. This is half-diary, half book progress updates, and includes illustrations, links to interviews, events, award ceremonies and reviews of games and books from Joe as well as incidents from his life # Cover file: view the several elements of the cover in all their final and rough stages, plus the different stages the cover itself went though during the design process. Comes with commentary from Joe Abercrombie, Dave Senior, Didier Graffet and Laura Brett - teh design team that won a publically-voted design award for the cover of BEST SERVED COLD # A full author biography, and an author photo gallery
