Author: Michele Brittany
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476630623
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
In sharp contrast to many 1960s science fiction films, with idealized views of space exploration, Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) terrified audiences, depicting a harrowing and doomed deep-space mission. The Alien films launched a new generation of horror set in the great unknown, inspiring filmmakers to take Earth-bound franchises like Leprechaun and Friday the 13th into space. This collection of new essays examines the space horror subgenre, with a focus on such films as Paul W.S. Anderson's Event Horizon, Duncan Jones' Moon, Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires and John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars. Contributors discuss how filmmakers explored the concepts of the final girl/survivor, the uncanny valley, the isolationism of space travel, religion and supernatural phenomena.
Horror in Space
Author: Michele Brittany
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476630623
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
In sharp contrast to many 1960s science fiction films, with idealized views of space exploration, Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) terrified audiences, depicting a harrowing and doomed deep-space mission. The Alien films launched a new generation of horror set in the great unknown, inspiring filmmakers to take Earth-bound franchises like Leprechaun and Friday the 13th into space. This collection of new essays examines the space horror subgenre, with a focus on such films as Paul W.S. Anderson's Event Horizon, Duncan Jones' Moon, Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires and John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars. Contributors discuss how filmmakers explored the concepts of the final girl/survivor, the uncanny valley, the isolationism of space travel, religion and supernatural phenomena.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476630623
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
In sharp contrast to many 1960s science fiction films, with idealized views of space exploration, Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) terrified audiences, depicting a harrowing and doomed deep-space mission. The Alien films launched a new generation of horror set in the great unknown, inspiring filmmakers to take Earth-bound franchises like Leprechaun and Friday the 13th into space. This collection of new essays examines the space horror subgenre, with a focus on such films as Paul W.S. Anderson's Event Horizon, Duncan Jones' Moon, Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires and John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars. Contributors discuss how filmmakers explored the concepts of the final girl/survivor, the uncanny valley, the isolationism of space travel, religion and supernatural phenomena.
Swift Programming
Author: Matthew Mathias
Publisher: Pearson Technology Group
ISBN: 0135266599
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Through this guide's carefully constructed explanations and examples, you will develop an understanding of Swift grammar and the elements of effective Swift style - all thoroughly revised for Swift 5.3 and Xcode 12. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular Swift training and its well-tested materials and methodology, this guide teaches concepts and coding through hands-on exercises. You will explore Swift features in Xcode playgrounds, and you will end by building sample apps for the command line and for macOS and iOS. After working through the book, you will have the skills to confidently dive into learning app development for Apple platforms like iOS and macOS.
Publisher: Pearson Technology Group
ISBN: 0135266599
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 690
Book Description
Through this guide's carefully constructed explanations and examples, you will develop an understanding of Swift grammar and the elements of effective Swift style - all thoroughly revised for Swift 5.3 and Xcode 12. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular Swift training and its well-tested materials and methodology, this guide teaches concepts and coding through hands-on exercises. You will explore Swift features in Xcode playgrounds, and you will end by building sample apps for the command line and for macOS and iOS. After working through the book, you will have the skills to confidently dive into learning app development for Apple platforms like iOS and macOS.
The Monster Game
Author: Precia Davidson
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1425166075
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Two hundred years ago, Christopher planted an enchanted rose which began Fairyland Old, in the age when fairies ruled the entire magical realm in harmony with the creatures of the woods and the monsters who dwelled there. That is, until the greed of the monsters drove the fairies to banish them, in which the lands were divided to become Fairyland and Monsterland. Now Kay and Rob, two adventurous friends, make their way into the forest and eat magical berries that whisk them away to the wondrous world. But, why are they there? What is the purpose? They soon uncover the deep secrets of the land hidden within the pages of two ancient books; the Book of Fairies and the Book of Monsters. Yet one book remains, the Lost Book, which fell away and was thought to be gone forever. But, who has the Lost Book? What awaits within it? Kay and Rob question this and more. What power does the precious Rainbow Crystal hold and even more importantly, who is the famed Christopher that the books foretell of? Answers are found through a journey of self discovery by the children and the simple act of believing in themselves and others leads them to the truth.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1425166075
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Two hundred years ago, Christopher planted an enchanted rose which began Fairyland Old, in the age when fairies ruled the entire magical realm in harmony with the creatures of the woods and the monsters who dwelled there. That is, until the greed of the monsters drove the fairies to banish them, in which the lands were divided to become Fairyland and Monsterland. Now Kay and Rob, two adventurous friends, make their way into the forest and eat magical berries that whisk them away to the wondrous world. But, why are they there? What is the purpose? They soon uncover the deep secrets of the land hidden within the pages of two ancient books; the Book of Fairies and the Book of Monsters. Yet one book remains, the Lost Book, which fell away and was thought to be gone forever. But, who has the Lost Book? What awaits within it? Kay and Rob question this and more. What power does the precious Rainbow Crystal hold and even more importantly, who is the famed Christopher that the books foretell of? Answers are found through a journey of self discovery by the children and the simple act of believing in themselves and others leads them to the truth.
Emily and The Monster
Author: Jamie Weber
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 146895055X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 146895055X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Death
Author: Russell Nohelty
Publisher: Wannabe Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
All gods are real...they're just dicks. Katrina was just a normal person with a simple life. Then, the Apocalypse descended upon her, and she spent two years fighting with and living among monsters. They were neither pleasant nor polite neighbors, so she snapped and set out to Hell to kill the Devil. That's when the carnage started. Action, adventure, humor, and chaos abound in this mythological fantasy supernatural thriller book box set that's paced for edge of your seat excitement. Join Katrina on three hair-raising adventures that pit her against God, the Devil, Zeus, Hera, and Cronos himself as she traipses across the universe breaking as many things as she fixes, fighting her way through Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian mythology, and causing trouble at every stop along the way. If you love action-adventure fantasy stories, monsters, mythology, and heroines with their sass and snark turned up to 11, then this book is for you. Get it now. ★★★★★ These are three of the most exciting, enjoyable and often funny stories I have read in a long time. Katrina and her motley crew create havoc on earth, in heaven and across the universe, but her unerring sense of fairness and optimism can't help but leave a reader feeling that the world ... and everything, is in good hands. ★★★★★ If you like your heroes to have witty and foul mouths and have skills fighting demons, and other underworld riff raff then these books are for you. ★★★★★wow this set of books are amazing and to get it on in one set yesss. If you haven't read any of the Katrina series then you really should. Katrina goes and battles her way through the hell and heavens and man does she take you on one great adventure. ★★★★★ I was a huge fan of the classical Greek and Roman gods when I studied them in high school and university, so this book scored bonus points with me before I even left swiped past the cover on my Kindle.
Publisher: Wannabe Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
All gods are real...they're just dicks. Katrina was just a normal person with a simple life. Then, the Apocalypse descended upon her, and she spent two years fighting with and living among monsters. They were neither pleasant nor polite neighbors, so she snapped and set out to Hell to kill the Devil. That's when the carnage started. Action, adventure, humor, and chaos abound in this mythological fantasy supernatural thriller book box set that's paced for edge of your seat excitement. Join Katrina on three hair-raising adventures that pit her against God, the Devil, Zeus, Hera, and Cronos himself as she traipses across the universe breaking as many things as she fixes, fighting her way through Greek, Roman, and Judeo-Christian mythology, and causing trouble at every stop along the way. If you love action-adventure fantasy stories, monsters, mythology, and heroines with their sass and snark turned up to 11, then this book is for you. Get it now. ★★★★★ These are three of the most exciting, enjoyable and often funny stories I have read in a long time. Katrina and her motley crew create havoc on earth, in heaven and across the universe, but her unerring sense of fairness and optimism can't help but leave a reader feeling that the world ... and everything, is in good hands. ★★★★★ If you like your heroes to have witty and foul mouths and have skills fighting demons, and other underworld riff raff then these books are for you. ★★★★★wow this set of books are amazing and to get it on in one set yesss. If you haven't read any of the Katrina series then you really should. Katrina goes and battles her way through the hell and heavens and man does she take you on one great adventure. ★★★★★ I was a huge fan of the classical Greek and Roman gods when I studied them in high school and university, so this book scored bonus points with me before I even left swiped past the cover on my Kindle.
Cryptid Tourism
Author: Sara Brooke Christian
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476691207
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Monster hunting is more than just going out into the woods or hanging out in graveyards. The history and performance of monster hunting, from Alexander the Great to scientific expeditions of the Victorian era, can lead us directly to modern-day Bigfoot searches. Combining methods of scientific exploration with aspects of tourism theory demonstrates how monster-hunting is performative and, through an analysis tool called The Cryptid Tourist Gaze, this book examines how and why we go looking for monsters and the ways in which small towns celebrate the monsters that once haunted them. By looking at specific museums such as The North American Bigfoot Center and Expedition Bigfoot: The Sasquatch Museum as well as various festivals and conferences such as The Mothman Festival and the UFO Festival in Roswell, we can witness the ways modern monster-hunting practices are performed and see how much they have evolved from their predecessors. Through themes of liminality, community, and initiation, the performance of monster hunting through cryptid tourism allows both participants and observers to gain insight into why looking for monsters, proving their existence, and sharing experiences with other believers is so important.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476691207
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
Monster hunting is more than just going out into the woods or hanging out in graveyards. The history and performance of monster hunting, from Alexander the Great to scientific expeditions of the Victorian era, can lead us directly to modern-day Bigfoot searches. Combining methods of scientific exploration with aspects of tourism theory demonstrates how monster-hunting is performative and, through an analysis tool called The Cryptid Tourist Gaze, this book examines how and why we go looking for monsters and the ways in which small towns celebrate the monsters that once haunted them. By looking at specific museums such as The North American Bigfoot Center and Expedition Bigfoot: The Sasquatch Museum as well as various festivals and conferences such as The Mothman Festival and the UFO Festival in Roswell, we can witness the ways modern monster-hunting practices are performed and see how much they have evolved from their predecessors. Through themes of liminality, community, and initiation, the performance of monster hunting through cryptid tourism allows both participants and observers to gain insight into why looking for monsters, proving their existence, and sharing experiences with other believers is so important.
Cucumbers the Rabbit
Author: Anthony W. Grillo
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499070012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Meet the rabbit with green fur and is as cool as his name. Cucumbers the Rabbit is his name. Adventure is his game. In this collection of twenty stories, Cucumbers, with his friends, Blaze, Sunny, Drooler, Bouncy-Bounce, Spinner, Henry, Knock Knock, Flirty, and Mudflap, face monsters, UFOs, an evil circus owner, a magical island, a powerful rabbit witch, a tyrannical alien general, an Alaskan farmer, a vicious fox, and a spooky computer. Along the way, Cucumbers manages to star in a Hollywood movie and help his friend's lonely father find a wife. Discover how Cucumbers' friends get even with a prankster ghost. Find out what happens when Flirty falls in love with two human sisters. Discover why the frogs are angry with the rabbits. Learn why Cucumbers' fur is green and who he takes on his first date. Who is Princess Cleo supposed to marry? What surprise awaits Cucumbers at Foggy Island? How does a part of Bunny Town get destroyed after something that happens at Sunny's birthday party? And, what is Cucumbers' big secret? Come and explore Cucumbers' world. There is danger and mysteries to be solved, but there is also friendship and love. Escape into this world of fantasy and enjoy a laugh along the way.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499070012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Meet the rabbit with green fur and is as cool as his name. Cucumbers the Rabbit is his name. Adventure is his game. In this collection of twenty stories, Cucumbers, with his friends, Blaze, Sunny, Drooler, Bouncy-Bounce, Spinner, Henry, Knock Knock, Flirty, and Mudflap, face monsters, UFOs, an evil circus owner, a magical island, a powerful rabbit witch, a tyrannical alien general, an Alaskan farmer, a vicious fox, and a spooky computer. Along the way, Cucumbers manages to star in a Hollywood movie and help his friend's lonely father find a wife. Discover how Cucumbers' friends get even with a prankster ghost. Find out what happens when Flirty falls in love with two human sisters. Discover why the frogs are angry with the rabbits. Learn why Cucumbers' fur is green and who he takes on his first date. Who is Princess Cleo supposed to marry? What surprise awaits Cucumbers at Foggy Island? How does a part of Bunny Town get destroyed after something that happens at Sunny's birthday party? And, what is Cucumbers' big secret? Come and explore Cucumbers' world. There is danger and mysteries to be solved, but there is also friendship and love. Escape into this world of fantasy and enjoy a laugh along the way.
Popular Culture in Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Play-Based Interventions
Author: Lawrence C. Rubin, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826101194
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
With a Foreword by Danny Fingeroth, former Group Editor of Marvel's Spider-Man comics line Popular culture, simply stated, is the language of a people, expressed through everything from its clothing, food choices, and religious practices to its media. The popular and predominant values, interests, and needs of a society find their way into mass consciousness through a variety of venues including literature, cinema, television, video games, sport, and music. Through the inter-related forces of mass production, global marketing and the Internet, the fruits of popular culture penetrate into stores, living rooms, and everyday experience of children, teens, and adults in the form of catchphrases, toys, iconography, celebrities, and indelible images. Psychotherapists and counselors who can tap into the powerful images, messages, and icons of popular culture have at their disposal an unlimited universe of resources for growth, change, and healing. Using real-world case examples and sound psychological theory, this book demonstrates how you can immediately start incorporating popular culture icons and images into your counseling or therapy. In this way, the authors will help elevate your ability to conduct clinical interviews with clients of all ages and all types of clinical problems.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 0826101194
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
With a Foreword by Danny Fingeroth, former Group Editor of Marvel's Spider-Man comics line Popular culture, simply stated, is the language of a people, expressed through everything from its clothing, food choices, and religious practices to its media. The popular and predominant values, interests, and needs of a society find their way into mass consciousness through a variety of venues including literature, cinema, television, video games, sport, and music. Through the inter-related forces of mass production, global marketing and the Internet, the fruits of popular culture penetrate into stores, living rooms, and everyday experience of children, teens, and adults in the form of catchphrases, toys, iconography, celebrities, and indelible images. Psychotherapists and counselors who can tap into the powerful images, messages, and icons of popular culture have at their disposal an unlimited universe of resources for growth, change, and healing. Using real-world case examples and sound psychological theory, this book demonstrates how you can immediately start incorporating popular culture icons and images into your counseling or therapy. In this way, the authors will help elevate your ability to conduct clinical interviews with clients of all ages and all types of clinical problems.
Star Gem
Author:
Publisher: Will McDonnell
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Publisher: Will McDonnell
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
The American Cyclopædia
Author: George Ripley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description