Author: Kevin Grant
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638683
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
For many people, the cinematic vigilante has been shaped by Charles Bronson's character in Death Wish and its sequels. But screen vigilantes have taken many guises, from Old West lynch mobs and rogue police officers to rape-avengers and military-trained equalizers. This book recounts the varied representations of such characters in films like The Birth of a Nation, which celebrated the violence of the Ku Klux Klan, and Taxi Driver, Falling Down and You Were Never Really Here, in which the vigilante impulse was symptomatic of mental instability. Also considered is the extent to which fictional vigilantism functions as social commentary and to what degree it is simply stoking popular fears.
Vigilantes
Author: Kevin Grant
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638683
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
For many people, the cinematic vigilante has been shaped by Charles Bronson's character in Death Wish and its sequels. But screen vigilantes have taken many guises, from Old West lynch mobs and rogue police officers to rape-avengers and military-trained equalizers. This book recounts the varied representations of such characters in films like The Birth of a Nation, which celebrated the violence of the Ku Klux Klan, and Taxi Driver, Falling Down and You Were Never Really Here, in which the vigilante impulse was symptomatic of mental instability. Also considered is the extent to which fictional vigilantism functions as social commentary and to what degree it is simply stoking popular fears.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476638683
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
For many people, the cinematic vigilante has been shaped by Charles Bronson's character in Death Wish and its sequels. But screen vigilantes have taken many guises, from Old West lynch mobs and rogue police officers to rape-avengers and military-trained equalizers. This book recounts the varied representations of such characters in films like The Birth of a Nation, which celebrated the violence of the Ku Klux Klan, and Taxi Driver, Falling Down and You Were Never Really Here, in which the vigilante impulse was symptomatic of mental instability. Also considered is the extent to which fictional vigilantism functions as social commentary and to what degree it is simply stoking popular fears.
The Endgame
Author: Michael R. Gordon
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307906973
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
A Wall Street Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2012 In this follow-up to their national bestseller Cobra II, Michael Gordon and General Bernard E. Trainor deftly piece together the story of the most widely reported but least understood war in American history. This stunning account of the political and military struggle between American, Iraqi, and Iranian forces brings together vivid reporting of diplomatic intrigue and gripping accounts of the blow-by-blow fighting that lasted nearly a decade. Informed by brilliant research and extensive interviews with key figures—including everyone from the intelligence community to Sunni and Shi’ite leaders and former insurgents to senior Iraqi military officers—The Endgame presents a riveting chronicle of the occupation of Iraq to the withdrawal of American troops that is sure to remain the essential account of the war for years to come. This E-book edition also contains a new Appendix collecting twenty-three classified documents, with commentary, that shed new light on some of the military’s crucial mistakes and missed opportunities.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307906973
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
A Wall Street Journal Best Nonfiction Book of 2012 In this follow-up to their national bestseller Cobra II, Michael Gordon and General Bernard E. Trainor deftly piece together the story of the most widely reported but least understood war in American history. This stunning account of the political and military struggle between American, Iraqi, and Iranian forces brings together vivid reporting of diplomatic intrigue and gripping accounts of the blow-by-blow fighting that lasted nearly a decade. Informed by brilliant research and extensive interviews with key figures—including everyone from the intelligence community to Sunni and Shi’ite leaders and former insurgents to senior Iraqi military officers—The Endgame presents a riveting chronicle of the occupation of Iraq to the withdrawal of American troops that is sure to remain the essential account of the war for years to come. This E-book edition also contains a new Appendix collecting twenty-three classified documents, with commentary, that shed new light on some of the military’s crucial mistakes and missed opportunities.
The Vigilante
Author: Jory Sherman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425214459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780425214459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
The Vigilante God
Author: Paul R. Meredith
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595233546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The accidental hunting death of his eight-year-old son caused attorney Paul Dixon to go off on a wild tangent, costing him his marriage, his law career, and much, much more. He quit his position at the law firm where he was employed and left town after his divorce was final. He went into seclusion, changed his identity to Sam Little, and carefully conceived a plan to seek out the family members of those victims whose loved ones had suffered violence at the hands of the criminals in our society—criminals who had not received the full punishment of the justice system due to technicalities, loop holes in the law, crooked police, crooked judges, or slick-talking lawyers. Dixon's plans would be financed by those family members who felt they were cheated by the system, and the custom plans would be carried out by Sam Little's select few hand-chosen associates. This is a Meredith story of such mystery, suspense, and intrigue, that the reader will find it difficult to lay it aside.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595233546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The accidental hunting death of his eight-year-old son caused attorney Paul Dixon to go off on a wild tangent, costing him his marriage, his law career, and much, much more. He quit his position at the law firm where he was employed and left town after his divorce was final. He went into seclusion, changed his identity to Sam Little, and carefully conceived a plan to seek out the family members of those victims whose loved ones had suffered violence at the hands of the criminals in our society—criminals who had not received the full punishment of the justice system due to technicalities, loop holes in the law, crooked police, crooked judges, or slick-talking lawyers. Dixon's plans would be financed by those family members who felt they were cheated by the system, and the custom plans would be carried out by Sam Little's select few hand-chosen associates. This is a Meredith story of such mystery, suspense, and intrigue, that the reader will find it difficult to lay it aside.
The Vigilante
Author: Rob Sinclair
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1836037031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Preorder an action-packed thriller from million-copy bestselling author Rob Sinclair Sometimes, you can only keep the bad guys down for so long... James Ryker thought he’d got the gangsters out of Blodstein. So he's surprised to hear of a new wave of murders in the Norwegian town. Then he discovers that an unidentified teenager has been found dead in Crete, and the description of the victim raises an alarm—could the boy be Henrik Svenson, who Ryker had once rescued in Blodstein? In search of answers, Ryker heads for Athens and meets the seductive but duplicitous Eleni. Soon the search begins for a known associate of the elusive Eastern European drug kingpin known only as Jesper. But just as it looks like he’s about to get a break in the case, Ryker finds himself in jail for murder. Someone is setting him up—and after two Russian agents visit him in prison, things take a new and dangerous turn... Praise for Rob Sinclair: 'A real page-turner, impossible to put down' Publishers Weekly 'A must-read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum' Chelle’s Book Reviews 'An adrenaline shot right to the heart' The Best Thriller Books 'Action-packed, fast-paced, thrilling with many plot twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is a wonderful read and is one you won't want to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'To say the book is action-packed is an understatement - it is full of the stuff' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lots of action and subterfuge and the characters play off each other' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Action-packed and incredibly thrilling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A real page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1836037031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Preorder an action-packed thriller from million-copy bestselling author Rob Sinclair Sometimes, you can only keep the bad guys down for so long... James Ryker thought he’d got the gangsters out of Blodstein. So he's surprised to hear of a new wave of murders in the Norwegian town. Then he discovers that an unidentified teenager has been found dead in Crete, and the description of the victim raises an alarm—could the boy be Henrik Svenson, who Ryker had once rescued in Blodstein? In search of answers, Ryker heads for Athens and meets the seductive but duplicitous Eleni. Soon the search begins for a known associate of the elusive Eastern European drug kingpin known only as Jesper. But just as it looks like he’s about to get a break in the case, Ryker finds himself in jail for murder. Someone is setting him up—and after two Russian agents visit him in prison, things take a new and dangerous turn... Praise for Rob Sinclair: 'A real page-turner, impossible to put down' Publishers Weekly 'A must-read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum' Chelle’s Book Reviews 'An adrenaline shot right to the heart' The Best Thriller Books 'Action-packed, fast-paced, thrilling with many plot twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is a wonderful read and is one you won't want to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'To say the book is action-packed is an understatement - it is full of the stuff' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lots of action and subterfuge and the characters play off each other' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Action-packed and incredibly thrilling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A real page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Nation Must Awake
Author: Mary E. Jones Parrish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781595349439
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Eyewitness statements compiled by a woman who survived the Tulsa race massacre of 1921
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781595349439
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Eyewitness statements compiled by a woman who survived the Tulsa race massacre of 1921
The Awakening
Author: Donald Lemke
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434234436
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A teenager finds a cassette on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. At home, the teen plays the mysterious tape. Suddenly, an ogre-like creature awakens deep below the apartment building.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434234436
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A teenager finds a cassette on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. At home, the teen plays the mysterious tape. Suddenly, an ogre-like creature awakens deep below the apartment building.
The Vigilante Trilogy: Echo
Author: Kayla Joan Baur
Publisher: Kayla Joan Baur
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The Greywald War has come to Silver City, at last, and it is up to Dakota Sterling, Alice Grey, and Jasper Beauregard to lead the Resistance and take down the Faceless League once and for all. When Alice becomes the sole inheritor of her father's empire -- leaving her with absolute control of the dirty politics of the city -- , and Dakota becomes the unlikely leader of the superhuman Resistance, both women struggle with their newfound roles of leadership and strive to break the bloody cycle of history their parents started so many years ago. However, as their childhood traumas come back to haunt them, they realize that they must delve into their pasts and unleash the demons that Evelyn Greywald sought to make of them as children if they have any hope of defeating her once and for all. They must become heroes and monsters alike. They must become their greatest hopes and worst fears in order to survive the final battle -- an epic showdown that will prove to be unlike anything they have ever seen before.
Publisher: Kayla Joan Baur
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
The Greywald War has come to Silver City, at last, and it is up to Dakota Sterling, Alice Grey, and Jasper Beauregard to lead the Resistance and take down the Faceless League once and for all. When Alice becomes the sole inheritor of her father's empire -- leaving her with absolute control of the dirty politics of the city -- , and Dakota becomes the unlikely leader of the superhuman Resistance, both women struggle with their newfound roles of leadership and strive to break the bloody cycle of history their parents started so many years ago. However, as their childhood traumas come back to haunt them, they realize that they must delve into their pasts and unleash the demons that Evelyn Greywald sought to make of them as children if they have any hope of defeating her once and for all. They must become heroes and monsters alike. They must become their greatest hopes and worst fears in order to survive the final battle -- an epic showdown that will prove to be unlike anything they have ever seen before.
The Diamond Thief
Author: Annie Winters
Publisher: Casey Shay Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
She will be mine and she will pay. A standalone enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense by the author of The Vigilante's Lover Last night I accomplished the single largest heist of my life -- jeweled swords worth $140 million. I celebrate by requesting a glorious dark-haired beauty from my favorite escort service. This call girl is like none other. She’s passionate and wild, and I want to keep her for myself. I’ve stolen some of the greatest jewels known to man. This mere woman should be no issue. But in the morning, she is gone. And so are my swords. I know when I’ve met my match. But make no mistake, I will find her. When I am done, both the swords and her lying, thieving body will be mine.
Publisher: Casey Shay Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
She will be mine and she will pay. A standalone enemies-to-lovers romantic suspense by the author of The Vigilante's Lover Last night I accomplished the single largest heist of my life -- jeweled swords worth $140 million. I celebrate by requesting a glorious dark-haired beauty from my favorite escort service. This call girl is like none other. She’s passionate and wild, and I want to keep her for myself. I’ve stolen some of the greatest jewels known to man. This mere woman should be no issue. But in the morning, she is gone. And so are my swords. I know when I’ve met my match. But make no mistake, I will find her. When I am done, both the swords and her lying, thieving body will be mine.
Awakening the Sleeping Giant
Author: Billy Ray Driver
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546259120
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
The church has been sleeping in sin for too long. The church has to realize that this is not God’s plans for them. God wants us to be vigilant and sober to the scheme of the enemy. The church needs to be set free from the sleep in sin enchantment forest that the enemy has them trapped in once and for all. God wants to pour out his Spirit on all flesh in order to set the captive free. The church attains resurrection power residing inside of them, and they don’t even know it.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546259120
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
The church has been sleeping in sin for too long. The church has to realize that this is not God’s plans for them. God wants us to be vigilant and sober to the scheme of the enemy. The church needs to be set free from the sleep in sin enchantment forest that the enemy has them trapped in once and for all. God wants to pour out his Spirit on all flesh in order to set the captive free. The church attains resurrection power residing inside of them, and they don’t even know it.