Author: Dan Abnett
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302488503
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The world's first super hero is getting back in the game, to remind everyone why he set the bar for valor in the first place. Make way...Hercules is back! Creatures of ancient myth still linger, but they are on the brink of extinction. The world of today has no place for them. But Hercules has moved with the times -and now only he can protect them against the crushing weight of the future. Clean, sober and determined, the Lion of Olympus undertakes his quest and is quickly thrown into battle -but can he stand alone in the face of the Uprising Storm that threatens to wipe out the old ways forever? Or will his example inspire another forgotten hero to return to the fields of glorious combat? Collects Hercules #1-6.
Hercules
Author: Dan Abnett
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302488503
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The world's first super hero is getting back in the game, to remind everyone why he set the bar for valor in the first place. Make way...Hercules is back! Creatures of ancient myth still linger, but they are on the brink of extinction. The world of today has no place for them. But Hercules has moved with the times -and now only he can protect them against the crushing weight of the future. Clean, sober and determined, the Lion of Olympus undertakes his quest and is quickly thrown into battle -but can he stand alone in the face of the Uprising Storm that threatens to wipe out the old ways forever? Or will his example inspire another forgotten hero to return to the fields of glorious combat? Collects Hercules #1-6.
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302488503
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The world's first super hero is getting back in the game, to remind everyone why he set the bar for valor in the first place. Make way...Hercules is back! Creatures of ancient myth still linger, but they are on the brink of extinction. The world of today has no place for them. But Hercules has moved with the times -and now only he can protect them against the crushing weight of the future. Clean, sober and determined, the Lion of Olympus undertakes his quest and is quickly thrown into battle -but can he stand alone in the face of the Uprising Storm that threatens to wipe out the old ways forever? Or will his example inspire another forgotten hero to return to the fields of glorious combat? Collects Hercules #1-6.
Still Going Strong
Author: Janet Amalia Weinberg
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135799806
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
It's terrible to get old? Life is all downhill after fifty? That's what our youth-centered culture may think but don't be duped. Selected as a finalist for 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards, this book can change how you think about aging, even make you feel good about getting old! “. . . a liberating change is happening, a change as momentous as the liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s. It brings respect for older people, appreciation for maturity, and the promise of a more balanced culture.”—from the Introduction by Margaret Karmazin and Janet Amalia Weinberg. Discover a new, positive way of looking at aging with Still Going Strong: Memoirs, Stories, and Poems About Great Older Women. This exuberant, inspiring anthology celebrates the vitality of older women and shows them having adventures, facing loss, enjoying romance, and feeling more capable and confident than ever. The 42 authors included in the collection know that life after middle age is not the diminished state dreaded by our youth-centered culture, but rather, a time of growth and fulfillment, enriched by the wisdom of experience and perspective. Get a taste of the passion, wit, and wisdom of some of these women: From “Why Vermont” by Elayne Clift: “It was great not to be driven by achievement. I was learning the art of laid-back living. Spending a day writing, or reading, was heavenly and I was reminded of my freedom whenever a friend said, ‘I'd give anything to be doing that!’” From “Gray Matters” by Marsha Dubrow: “. . . finally [I] have decided to enjoy being a gray. It links me with a powerful sisterhood, complimenting each other on our gray badge of courage. A woman with dreadlocks resembling pillars of salt approached me on the street and said, ‘You go, girlfriend. We're gray and we're proud—and gorgeous.’ We smacked high fives.” From “Katherine Banning: Wife, Mother, Bank Robber” by Melissa Lugo: “Crazy, you say? Well, wait till you hit 90 and realize you still want to live, that even though you're way past menopause you want another child, and that even though your breasts make tracks in the mud, you still want a lover, and that even though your hands shake, there are still things that you didn't get to do (like going to the Olympics and bringing home the gold) things you want to do, that you will do. Then, see what you're capable of. And you'll be perfectly sane. Senility, temporary insanity, it's all bull. Old folks know exactly what they're doing. One of the good parts about being an old fart is that you have a license to be loony tunes, to live the wild way you didn't have the balls for before. At 90, you see, your dignity's gone the way of dirty diapers, and your life is heading the same way fast. You have nothing to lose except the moment.” From “A Different Woman” by Joan Kip: “My relationship with Seth is, I tell him, my great experiment. He calls me on every one of my tightly-held protections, and his pleasure in meeting my body is matched by my own freedom to respond. Ours is a relationship with no hidden agenda, no commitments. Our occasional evenings of uncomplicated delight are the intertwining of two desires who touch down and embrace one another, knowing they will meet again, sometime, somewhere. And while sex is not absent from our meetings, it is, rather, my compelling ache to be touched and held and to touch and hold that pulls me back each time to Seth. Like the newly-born whose being depends upon the enfolding presence of a parent, those of us who are now so old, glow more warmly when we, too, may share our tenderness.” Still Going Strong counters demeaning stereotypes of “little old ladies” by offering positive, empowering views of women over fifty. It is a hopeful voice that speaks to any woman facing her own future.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135799806
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
It's terrible to get old? Life is all downhill after fifty? That's what our youth-centered culture may think but don't be duped. Selected as a finalist for 2006 Independent Publisher Book Awards, this book can change how you think about aging, even make you feel good about getting old! “. . . a liberating change is happening, a change as momentous as the liberation movements of the 1960s and 70s. It brings respect for older people, appreciation for maturity, and the promise of a more balanced culture.”—from the Introduction by Margaret Karmazin and Janet Amalia Weinberg. Discover a new, positive way of looking at aging with Still Going Strong: Memoirs, Stories, and Poems About Great Older Women. This exuberant, inspiring anthology celebrates the vitality of older women and shows them having adventures, facing loss, enjoying romance, and feeling more capable and confident than ever. The 42 authors included in the collection know that life after middle age is not the diminished state dreaded by our youth-centered culture, but rather, a time of growth and fulfillment, enriched by the wisdom of experience and perspective. Get a taste of the passion, wit, and wisdom of some of these women: From “Why Vermont” by Elayne Clift: “It was great not to be driven by achievement. I was learning the art of laid-back living. Spending a day writing, or reading, was heavenly and I was reminded of my freedom whenever a friend said, ‘I'd give anything to be doing that!’” From “Gray Matters” by Marsha Dubrow: “. . . finally [I] have decided to enjoy being a gray. It links me with a powerful sisterhood, complimenting each other on our gray badge of courage. A woman with dreadlocks resembling pillars of salt approached me on the street and said, ‘You go, girlfriend. We're gray and we're proud—and gorgeous.’ We smacked high fives.” From “Katherine Banning: Wife, Mother, Bank Robber” by Melissa Lugo: “Crazy, you say? Well, wait till you hit 90 and realize you still want to live, that even though you're way past menopause you want another child, and that even though your breasts make tracks in the mud, you still want a lover, and that even though your hands shake, there are still things that you didn't get to do (like going to the Olympics and bringing home the gold) things you want to do, that you will do. Then, see what you're capable of. And you'll be perfectly sane. Senility, temporary insanity, it's all bull. Old folks know exactly what they're doing. One of the good parts about being an old fart is that you have a license to be loony tunes, to live the wild way you didn't have the balls for before. At 90, you see, your dignity's gone the way of dirty diapers, and your life is heading the same way fast. You have nothing to lose except the moment.” From “A Different Woman” by Joan Kip: “My relationship with Seth is, I tell him, my great experiment. He calls me on every one of my tightly-held protections, and his pleasure in meeting my body is matched by my own freedom to respond. Ours is a relationship with no hidden agenda, no commitments. Our occasional evenings of uncomplicated delight are the intertwining of two desires who touch down and embrace one another, knowing they will meet again, sometime, somewhere. And while sex is not absent from our meetings, it is, rather, my compelling ache to be touched and held and to touch and hold that pulls me back each time to Seth. Like the newly-born whose being depends upon the enfolding presence of a parent, those of us who are now so old, glow more warmly when we, too, may share our tenderness.” Still Going Strong counters demeaning stereotypes of “little old ladies” by offering positive, empowering views of women over fifty. It is a hopeful voice that speaks to any woman facing her own future.
90 Years and Still Going Strong
Author: Linda Hudson Hoagland
Publisher: America Star Books
ISBN: 9781462610822
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
I have felt through the years that even though I didn't get much of an education and that I was raised hard with only the bare necessities being met; I didn't have to turn bad by learning to rob, cheat, and steal to get what I wanted out of life. Instead of following the path to destruction, I worked at making myself a smarter, better person so I could support my family well enough and not consider myself poor. Being poor isn't wrong, it was just that I didn't want to be poor, not anymore. It has taken me over ninety years to get to this day. Some of the years were hard and I really wouldn't like to live through them again, but many years were good and well worth repeating. I have traveled through the years of extreme poverty to a point in my life when I was worth a million plus dollars. That isn't the case right now, but it might be again. 90 Years and Still Going Strong is my story of the good years and the bad years. I hope you enjoy reading about my life as much as I have enjoyed living it.
Publisher: America Star Books
ISBN: 9781462610822
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
I have felt through the years that even though I didn't get much of an education and that I was raised hard with only the bare necessities being met; I didn't have to turn bad by learning to rob, cheat, and steal to get what I wanted out of life. Instead of following the path to destruction, I worked at making myself a smarter, better person so I could support my family well enough and not consider myself poor. Being poor isn't wrong, it was just that I didn't want to be poor, not anymore. It has taken me over ninety years to get to this day. Some of the years were hard and I really wouldn't like to live through them again, but many years were good and well worth repeating. I have traveled through the years of extreme poverty to a point in my life when I was worth a million plus dollars. That isn't the case right now, but it might be again. 90 Years and Still Going Strong is my story of the good years and the bad years. I hope you enjoy reading about my life as much as I have enjoyed living it.
English After RP
Author: Geoff Lindsey
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030043576
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This book concisely describes ways in which today's standard British English speech differs from the upper-class accent of the last century, Received Pronunciation, which many now find old-fashioned or even comic. In doing so it provides a much-needed update to the existing RP-based descriptions by which the sound system of British English is still known to many around the world. The book opens with an account of the rise and fall of RP, before turning to a systematic analysis of the phonetic developments between RP and contemporary Standard Southern British (SSB) in vowels, consonants, stress, connected speech and intonation. Topics covered include the anti-clockwise vowel shift, the use of glottal stops, 'intrusive r', vocal fry and Uptalk. It concludes with a Mini Dictionary of well over 100 words illustrating the changes described throughout the book, and provides a chart of updated IPA vowel symbols. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in British pronunciation and sound change, including academics in phonetics, phonology, applied linguistics and English language; trainers of English teachers; English teachers themselves; teachers of voice and accent coaches; and students in those areas.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030043576
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
This book concisely describes ways in which today's standard British English speech differs from the upper-class accent of the last century, Received Pronunciation, which many now find old-fashioned or even comic. In doing so it provides a much-needed update to the existing RP-based descriptions by which the sound system of British English is still known to many around the world. The book opens with an account of the rise and fall of RP, before turning to a systematic analysis of the phonetic developments between RP and contemporary Standard Southern British (SSB) in vowels, consonants, stress, connected speech and intonation. Topics covered include the anti-clockwise vowel shift, the use of glottal stops, 'intrusive r', vocal fry and Uptalk. It concludes with a Mini Dictionary of well over 100 words illustrating the changes described throughout the book, and provides a chart of updated IPA vowel symbols. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in British pronunciation and sound change, including academics in phonetics, phonology, applied linguistics and English language; trainers of English teachers; English teachers themselves; teachers of voice and accent coaches; and students in those areas.
Still Going Strong
Author: John Hughes
Publisher: Tempus Publishing, Limited
ISBN: 9780752431741
Category : Advertising
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black & White, Bells, J&B, Talisker, Lagavulin - all world famous brands of whiskey. In this work, John Hughes discusses their origins and their history.
Publisher: Tempus Publishing, Limited
ISBN: 9780752431741
Category : Advertising
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black & White, Bells, J&B, Talisker, Lagavulin - all world famous brands of whiskey. In this work, John Hughes discusses their origins and their history.
Happy Anniversary!! 15 Years Together and Still Going Strong
Author: Asteriskanniversary
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Happy Anniversary!! 10 Years Together and Still Going Strong
Author: Asteriskanniversary
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954785
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954785
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Happy Anniversary!! 19 Years Together and Still Going Strong
Author: Asteriskanniversary
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Happy Anniversary!! 12 Years Together and Still Going Strong
Author: Asteriskanniversary
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Happy Anniversary!! 16 Years Together and Still Going Strong
Author: Asteriskanniversary
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954860
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781092954860
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Living in these times requires that we give our all to get noticed or even appreciated, sometimes it needs sacrifices to ultimately stand out. These people are our friends, colleagues and sometimes can even be our seniors at our various workplaces. Let us appreciate them today with this custom Notebook. Presentable covers with a gag quote. Specifications: Soft, Glossy finish paperback cover Cover color: Black with white text 120 pages or 60 sheets Layout: Collage Ruled Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" A4 size Binding: Perfect Made In USA