Author: William Irwin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470558369
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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The perfect companion to Lewis Carroll's classic book and director Tim Burton's March 2010 remake of Alice in Wonderland Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland has fascinated children and adults alike for generations. Why does Lewis Carroll introduce us to such oddities as blue caterpillars who smoke hookahs, cats whose grins remain after their heads have faded away, and a White Queen who lives backwards and remembers forwards? Is it all just nonsense? Was Carroll under the influence? This book probes the deeper underlying meaning in the Alice books, and reveals a world rich with philosophical life lessons. Tapping into some of the greatest philosophical minds that ever lived?Aristotle, Hume, Hobbes, and Nietzsche?Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy explores life?s ultimate questions through the eyes of perhaps the most endearing heroine in all of literature. Looks at compelling issues such as perception and reality as well as how logic fares in a world of lunacy, the Mad Hatter, clocks, and temporal passage Offers new insights into favorite Alice in Wonderland characters and scenes, including the Mad Hatter and his tea party, the violent Queen of Hearts, and the grinning Cheshire Cat Accessible and entertaining, Alice in Wonderland and Philosophy will enrich your experience of Alice's timeless adventures with new meaning and fun.
Author: Annemarie Bilclough
Publisher: V & A Publishing
ISBN: 9781838510046
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Explore the phenomenon of Alice in Wonderland, which has captivated readers from Walt Disney to Annie Leibovitz for over 150 years Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandis a cultural phenomenon. First published in 1865, it has never been out of print and has been translatedinto 170 languages. But why does it have such enduringand universal appeal, for both adults and children? Thisbook explores the global impact of Alicein art, design, and performance from the 19th century to today. Startingwith the Victorian literary and social context in which thisstory was created, it shows the ways in which Carroll'sbooks have been reimagined and reinterpreted by eachnew generation, from the original illustrations by JohnTenniel to artwork by Peter Blake and Salvador Dal., and from the 1951 Disney movie to Tim Burton's 2010interpretation.
Author: Melanie Karsak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692910542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 230
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To save the Hatter, Alice must work with the one man she despises so much that she might still love him. Alice thought she'd turned over a new leaf. No more working for Jabberwocky. No more making deals with the ruthless Queen of Hearts. No more hanging around The Mushroom with tinkers, tarts, scoundrels, and thieves in London's criminal underbelly. But she'd been bonkers to dream. Hatter's reckless behavior leads Alice back to the one person she never wanted to see again, Caterpillar. Pulled into Caterpillar's mad schemes, Alice must steal a very big diamond from a very royal lady. The heist is no problem for this Bandersnatch. But protecting her heart from the man she once loved? Impossible. Sometimes love is mad.
Author: Alan Davis
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302519832
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 495
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Collects Excalibur (1988) #42-58, Excalibur: XX Crossing (1992) #1, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #110. Alan Davis returns to Excalibur! The legendary artist takes over the writing chores to steer Shadowcat, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Captain Britain and Meggan to new heights of greatness — and madness! The troublesome Technet return to wreak havoc! The Captain Britain Corps puts Brian Braddock on trial! Meggan searches for her past! And Excalibur deals with the offbeat arrivals of Kylun and Cerise! But what is the fearsome threat of the Anti-Phoenix, and who has been pulling Excalibur’s strings since the very beginning? Plus: Secrets of the Phoenix Force are revealed, the Crazy Gang makes its bizarre return and Captain Britain’s sister, Psylocke, stops by — to help battle their older brother, the insane Jamie Braddock! Guest-starring Spider-Man and the X-Men!
Author: Ian Leslie
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465056946
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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A fun yet provocative look at the importance of staying curious in an increasingly indifferent world Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more successful. But at the very moment when the rewards of curiosity have never been higher, it is misunderstood and undervalued, and increasingly monopolized by the cognitive elite. A "curiosity divide" is opening up. In Curious, Ian Leslie makes a passionate case for the cultivation of our "desire to know." Drawing on fascinating research from psychology, economics, education, and business, Leslie looks at what feeds curiosity and what starves it, and finds surprising answers. Curiosity is a mental muscle that atrophies without regular exercise and a habit that parents, schools, and workplaces need to nurture. Filled with inspiring stories, case studies, and practical advice, Curious will change the way you think about your own mental life, and that of those around you.
Author: Antonis Papatheodoulou
Publisher: Windmill Books
ISBN: 9781538398401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Nick loves playing a video game, where he can be SuperMegaFighterKnightNick. He works hard to get through all the levels, until he's at level 99. To get to level 100, he must fight another player, but when he sees that player is only at level 1, Nick helps him level up. Joining the new player through each level, Nick learns something about working together--and what it really means to win. This tale of teamwork set in a video game landscape is sure to interest young gamers with an important social and emotional learning message.
Author: Ruby Warrington
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062869051
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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Would life be better without alcohol? It’s the nagging question more and more of us are finding harder to ignore, whether we have a “problem” with alcohol or not. After all, we yoga. We green juice. We meditate. We self-care. And yet, come the end of a long work day, the start of a weekend, an awkward social situation, we drink. One glass of wine turns into two turns into a bottle. In the face of how we care for ourselves otherwise, it’s hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel… terrible. How different would our lives be if we stopped drinking on autopilot? If we stopped drinking altogether? Really different, it turns out. Really better. Frank, funny, and always judgment free, Sober Curious is a bold guide to choosing to live hangover-free, from Ruby Warrington, one of the leading voices of the new sobriety movement. Drawing on research, expert interviews, and personal narrative, Sober Curious is a radical take down of the myths that keep so many of us drinking. Inspiring, timely, and blame free, Sober Curious is both conversation starter and handbook—essential reading that empowers readers to transform their relationship with alcohol, so we can lead our most fulfilling lives.
Author: Lawrence Hass
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732464452
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Anna Kérchy
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476626162
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Part of Alice's appeal is her ambiguity, which makes possible a range of interpretations in adapting Lewis Carroll's classic Wonderland stories to various media. Popular re-imaginings of Alice and her topsy-turvy world reveal many ways of eliciting enchantment and shaping make-believe. Late 20th century and 21st century adaptations interact with the source texts and with each other--providing readers with an elaborate fictional universe. This book fully explores today's multi-media journey to Wonderland.
Author: Nicholas Delbanco
Publisher: Mad Creek Books
ISBN: 9780814254165
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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The Countess of Stanlein restored -- A visit to the gallery -- Curiouser and curiouser -- My old young books -- Towards an autobiography -- Acknowledgments
