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Profiles in Character: Hubris and Heroism in the U.S.

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hernon, Joseph Martin, PUBLISHER: M.E. Sharpe, Hernon's title is a deliberate take-off of Kennedy's Profiles in Courage. Unlike Kennedy's patriotic portrayal of various Senators, Hernon takes the position that the best-known U.S. Senators throughout history don't deserve their renown as much as some lesser-known (or completely unknown) ones who served at the same time. Each chapter of his book pairs a famous Senator with his lesser-known counterpart.

Leopold Bloom

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, - Examines the most complex and memorable characters in Western literature - A selection of critical essays provides in-depth analysis of the character considered in each volume - A concise character profile discusses the character's key personality traits and physical attributes - Contains an editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Volume 7

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sadamoto, Yoshiyuki / Gainax, PUBLISHER: Viz Media, - From the character designer of the recent Adult Swim smash FLCL. - Part of the Neon Genesis Evangelion phenomenon - the most talked about anime show of the last ten years - Broadcasted nationwide in Japan by TV Tokyo in and re-run seven times. Final episode had audience of 10 million - Video sales of US $80MM, merchandise sales US$400MM -- video and soundtrack CDs available in the US. - The film The End Of Evangelion won Japanese Academy Award in .

Game Character Animation All in One [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pardew, Les, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Within the world of video games, characters become almost living entities. Through the use of logic and artificial intelligence, the video-game character is able to act and react to each situation. As the designer, you hold the character's creative expression in your control. Game Character Animation All in One is a comprehensive guide to the techniques of developing and animating amazing characters for your games. It covers not only introductory-level character-design techniques, but also advanced character-creation and animation topics. With an 8-page color insert showcasing game-character design, this book is a detailed guide to creating exciting, believable, engaging characters for your games.

She's All That!: A Look-It-Up Guide to the Goddesses of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bryant, Megan E., PUBLISHER: Franklin Watts, - Annotated/illustrated Table of Contents - Introduction explains the origins of mythology, how we learned the stories, and why myths matter today - A-Z Hall of Fame features the key characters in each book - Full profiles of each character with their amazing myths - Backmatter includes constellation chart, glossary, further reading, and series index - PLUS loads of illustrations, photos, charts, and maps

The Kundalini Equation

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barner, Steven / Barnes, Steven, PUBLISHER: Tor Books, "Barnes gives us character that are vividly real people, conceived with insight and portrayed with compassion and rare skill -- and then he stokes the suspense up to levels that will make the reader miss sleep and be late for work". -- Tim Powers World Fantasy Award-winning author of Earthquake Weather

Character Education Grades 7-8: Teaching Values for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Freeman, Sara / Johnson, Marc, PUBLISHER: Instructional Fair/Ts Denison, Each of the six building blocks of character is explored through discussions, activities, literature, and projects. This series offers teaching ideas, practical activities, and real-life problem solving that stimulates students character awareness and development.

Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clough, Arthur Hugh / Plutarch, PUBLISHER: Modern Library, Plutarch's Lives, written at the beginning of the second century A.D., is a brilliant social history of the ancient world by one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time. In what is by far his most famous and influential work, Plutarch reveals the character and personality of his subjects and how they led ultimately to tragedy or victory. Richly anecdotal and full of detail, Volume I contains profiles and comparisons of Romulus and Theseus, Numa and Lycurgus, Fabius and Pericles, and many more powerful figures of ancient Greece and Rome. The present translation, originally published in in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition. "From the Trade Paperback edition."

The Rottweiler Today

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Elsden, Judy / Elsden, Larry, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, This contemporary view focuses on the temperament of the Rottweiler and the importance of understanding how its mind works. Drawing on thirty years of experience in the breed, the authors provide a complete guide to character and behavior traits and illustrate the correct way to rear, train, and show the dog.

What It Takes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hostetler, Jeff / Hostetler, Ron, PUBLISHER: Multnomah Publishers, Highlighting the character qualities it takes to make it in the NFL, as well as in life, What It Takes gives readers an inside look at the life and career of Jeff Hostetler, starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders and winning Super Bowl quarterback for the New York Giants. Patterned after Chad Henning's book, What It Takes highlights admirable character qualities and emphasizes the connection between having a dynamic faith in the Living God and following the pursuit of excellence.

What Inspirational Literature Do I Read Next

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale Group, PUBLISHER: Gale Cengage, Helps readers find fiction and nonfiction titles that describe various belief systems, provide uplifting stories, profile religious and spiritual leaders, and answer questions about spiritual matters. An overview essay describes the development of the inspirational literature market. Entries give information on category, subjects, age ranges, time period, and awards, and give a brief plot synopsis or description. Includes series, award, time period, geographic, character name, and character description indexes. The author is a writer and editor in the field of spirituality.

The New Complete Keeshond

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cash, Ron / Cash, Carol / Stark, Robin, PUBLISHER: Howell Books, Incorporating material from Clementine Peterson's masterpiece, The Complete Keeshond, this completely updated edition features thorough sections on history and development, character and versatility, achievements in the show ring and Obedience competition, and care and training.

A Little Character Goes a Long Way: A 35-Year Collection of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Tom, PUBLISHER: Andrews McMeel Publishing, No matter where you are, no matter what's going on in your life, Ziggy has been there. For the past 35 years, readers around the world have picked up newspapers, opened greeting card envelopes, or caught sight of T-shirts and there's Ziggy, unfailingly showing how to appreciate life and find the silver lining in any cloud. Tom Wilson's character-an admirable mix of Ben Franklin, Dale Carnegie, and Forrest Gump all rolled into a little bald icon-strikes a chord in everyone. And that's why so many will cherish A Little Character Goes a Long Way, a celebration of Ziggy himself. After all, it's the character of this character that's earned Ziggy such a special place in our hearts. This treasury includes many classic Ziggy frames and strips, each highlighting the traits that make Ziggy the upbeat, hopeful, and unflappable optimist that he is. There's Ziggy generally making molehills and wrinkles out of life's highest mountains and lowest valleys; Ziggy and his menagerie of pets; and Ziggy taking the time to appreciate nature's beauty at its best. This little Everyperson reminds us all of what's really important, and this treasury will undoubtedly do the same.

Jazz Profiles: The Spirit of the Nineties

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Carver, Reginald / Bernstein, Lenny, PUBLISHER: Billboard Books, Right in tune with the resurgent popularity of jazz, this timely book covers both the music's rich history and the fresh excitement generated by today's prominent and rising young stars.

Profiles in Courage

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kennedy, John F. / Kennedy, Robert F. / Kennedy-Schlossberg, Caroline, PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial, During , John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in , "Profiles in Courage -- now featuring a new Introduction by Caroline Kennedy, as well as Robert Kennedy' s Foreword written for the memorial edition -- resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. It is, as Robert Kennedy writes, "not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us."

The Rhetoric of Credit: Merchants in Early Modern Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sullivan, Ceri, PUBLISHER: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, Scores of business advice manuals, double-entry handbooks, and trade publicity briefs give the early modern merchant help on guaranteeing the value of his word. The Rhetoric of Credit looks at the rhetorical handling of the just price of goods, cash and credit; analyses the uses of the heroism in trade; shows how the ethos of the merchant is enhanced in dealing with bankruptcy and sovereign dept, and distinguishes between miser and usurer. Such shifts between the fields of social and financial credit structure the three plays that it goes on to examine: If You Know Not Me (1), The Alchemist, and Eastword Ho

Super Mario Boardgame Level Up

Join Mario and his pals as you advance them up the Mushroom Kingdom while challenging other players to gather the most coins and reach the castle at the top. Custom game pieces include a 3D game board, 13 Character Movers, Power Up cards and ' Block Chips. - Players: 3-6- Recommended Age: 8 years and up- Playing Time: minContains:- 3D Game Board- 18 Vote Up Cards- 26 Line Up Cards- 28 ' Block Cards- 15 Power Up Cards- 13 Character Movers- Scorepad- Instructions

Geopolitics and the Post-Colonial: Rethinking North-South

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Slater, David, PUBLISHER: Blackwell Publishers, With a critical focus on US-Latin American encounters, the book analyses geopolitical issues from a post-colonial perspective. A novel approach to understanding US-Third World relations. Critically considers the genesis of US power. Interweaves ideas and events, interventions and representations. Highlights the contribution of Third World intellectuals.

Dungeons Dragons RPG Players Handbook english

The Player,s Handbook is the essential reference for every D&D roleplayer. This 320-page volume contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more.

Names of God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stone, Nathan / Spangler, Ann, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, Now with a new foreword by Ann Spangler. Nathan J. Stone writes, "Indeed we cannot say all that the mysterious word God means to us until we know more about Him." God's many names reveal not only different dimensions of His character but also point to their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus Christ. This insightful little book accurately and clearly works through the many names of God throughout the Old Testament. We can now see God in new lights and angles as we learn of His justice, His unbounded love, His preeminence, and His character--all through His names. This book has sold over copies.

The Heart of a Champion: Celebrating the Spirit and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deford, Frank, PUBLISHER: Northword Press, In this exciting new book, award-winning sports writer and commentator Frank Deford captures the inspirational stories of many of the greatest athletes and teams to appear on a Wheaties box. For more than 75 years, the Wheaties box has celebrated the essence of being a champion: the character of excellence, the spirit of achievement, and the triumph of determination.

The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gladstone, Brooke / Neufeld, Josh / Jones, Randy, PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, Nearly one million weekly listeners trust NPR's Brooke Gladstone to guide them through the distortions and complexities of the modern media. This brilliant radio personality now bursts onto the page as an illustrated character in vivid comics drawn by acclaimed artist Josh Neufeld. The cartoon of Brooke conducts the reader through two millennia of history-from the newspapers in Caesar's Rome to the penny press of the American Revolution and the manipulations of contemporary journalism. Gladstone's manifesto debunks the notion that "The Media" is an external force, outside of our control, since we've begun directly constructing, filtering, and responding to what we watch and read. With fascinating digressions, sobering anecdotes, and brave analytical wit, The Influencing Machine equips us to be smart, savvy, informed consumers and shapers of the media. It shows that we have met the media and it is us. So now what? Acquista Ora

Guide to the University of Florida and Gainesville

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCarthy, Kevin / Laurie, Murray / Hartigan, Karelisa V., PUBLISHER: Pineapple Press (FL), - Each significant building on campus and in town is pictured and described here, with information on its history, architecture, location, and present use - Gainesville boasts charming historic neighborthoods and a vibrant down-town entertainment district - This book will introduce everyone to the unique places and character of the university and the Gainesville area

Friendship: Portraits in God's Family Album

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brestin, Dee / Brestin, Steve, PUBLISHER: Shaw Books, To be rich in friends is true wealth These studies focus on the treasure of good relationships. Here you will find vivid profiles of friends in the Bible like Jonathan and David, Ruth and Naomi, Barnabas, Abraham, and Jesus-the preeminent Friend and Brother.

Dubliners

James Joyce, Jeri Johnson Presents fifteen short stories that evoke the character and atmosphere of the Irish city at the turn of the century. (cod. I_)

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