Flowers, Leaves and Other Plant Parts (a True Book: Incredible Plants!), Batchelor Jacob
Автор: Batchelor Jacob Название: Flowers, Leaves and Other Plant Parts (a True Book: Incredible Plants!) ISBN: 0531240061 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780531240069 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 7310.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Get an up close look at the bits and pieces of plant parts, from the tip of the root to the edge of a leaf, and everything in between. A True Book: Incredible Plants series introduces young investigative readers to many types of unusual and typical plants from photosynthesis, how they grow, and ways they survive in extreme environments. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book offers answers on why plants are the way they are, whether it's color, shape, size, or scent.
Автор: Gliddon Gerald, Batchelor Peter F., Matson Christo Название: For Valour: Canadians and the Victoria Cross in the Great War ISBN: 1459728483 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781459728486 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 27580.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The collected stories of the Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration. As Canada came into its own as a nation during the First World War, proving itself capable of standing alongside Britain on the world stage, scores of Canadians were awarded the Commonwealth's highest award for pre-eminent acts of valour, self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, the Victoria Cross. For Valour details every Canadian VC recipient from the First World War. These men, ordinary servicemen from widely differing social backgrounds, acted with valour above and beyond the call of duty. Their stories and experiences offer a fresh perspective on the "war to end all wars." Series editor Gerald Gliddon and contributors Stephen Snelling, and Peter F. Batchelor, examine the men and the dramatic events that led to the granting of this most prized of medals. Each of the men's stories is different, but they all have one thing in common -- acts of extraordinary bravery under fire.
Автор: Jones Norma, Bajac-Carter Maja, Batchelor Bob Название: Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture ISBN: 1442231491 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442231498 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 133760.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: As portrayals of heroic women gain ground in film, television, and other media, their depictions are breaking free of females as versions of male heroes or simple stereotypes of overly weak or overly strong women. Although heroines continue to play the traditional roles of mothers, goddesses, warriors, whores, witches, and priestesses, these women are no longer just damsels in distress or violent warriors. In Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture, award-winning authors from a variety of disciplines examine the changing roles of heroic women across time. In this volume, editors Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, and Bob Batchelor have assembled a collection of essays that broaden our understanding of how heroines are portrayed across media, offering readers new ways to understand, perceive, and think about women. Contributors bring fresh readings to popular films and television shows such as The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Kill Bill, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Weeds, Mad Men, and Star Trek. The representations and interpretations of these heroines are important reflections of popular culture that simultaneously empower and constrain real life women. These essays help readers gain a more complete understanding of female heroes, especially as related to race, gender, power, and culture. A companion volume to Heroines of Comic Books and Literature, this collection will appeal to academics and broader audiences that are interested in women in popular culture.
Автор: Batchelor Bob Название: Stan Lee ISBN: 1538128438 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781538128435 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 18290.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This first true biography of Stan Lee is an eye-opening look at a pop culture visionary. This book traces Lee`s life-from his Depression-era childhood to his years as a teen editor and ultimately to his triumphs as the genius behind some of the most beloved characters in pop culture history, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, and Thor.
Автор: Booker M. Keith, Batchelor Bob Название: Mad Men: A Cultural History ISBN: 1442261455 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781442261457 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 57730.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: From the opening credits that feature a silhouette falling among skyscrapers, Mad Men transcended its role as a series about the Madison Avenue advertising industry to become a modern classic. For seven seasons, Mad Men asked viewers to contemplate the 1960s anew, reassessing the tumultuous era's stance on women's rights, race, war, politics, and family relationships that comprise the American Dream. Set in the heart of the twentieth century, the show brought to light how deeply we still are connected to that age. The result is a show that continually asks us to rethink our own families, lives, work, and ethical beliefs as we strive for a better world. In Mad Men: A Cultural History, M. Keith Booker and Bob Batchelor offer an engaging analysis of the series, providing in-depth examinations of its many themes and nostalgic portrayals of the years from Camelot to Vietnam and beyond. Highly regarded cultural scholars and critics, Booker and Batchelor examine the show in its entirety, presenting readers with a deep but accessible exploration of the series, as well as look at its larger meanings and implications. This cultural history perspective reveals Mad Men's critical importance as a TV series, as well as its role as a tool for helping viewers understand how they are shaped by history and culture. As a showcase in America's new "golden age of television," Mad Men reveals the deep hold history and nostalgia have on viewers, particularly when combined with stunning visuals and intricate writing and storylines. With this volume as their guide, readers will enjoy contemplating the show's place among the most lauded popular culture touchstones of the twenty-first century. As it engages with ideas central to the American experience--from the evolution of gender roles to family dynamics and workplace relationships--Mad Men: A Cultural History brings to life the significance of this profound yet entertaining series.
Автор: Batchelor, Stephen Название: The Faith to Doubt: Glimpses of Buddhist Uncertainty ISBN: 1619025353 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781619025356 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 9780.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Kierkegaard said that faith without doubt is simply credulity, the will to believe too readily, especially without adequate evidence, and that in Doubt can Faith begin. All people involved in spiritual practice, of whatever persuasion, must confront doubt at one time or another, and find a way beyond it to belief, however temporary. But faith is not equivalent to mere belief. Faith is the condition of ultimate confidence that we have the capacity to follow the path of doubt to its end. And courage. In this engaging spiritual memoir, Stephen Batchelor describes his own training, first as a Tibetan Buddhist and then as a Zen practitioner, and his own direct struggles along his path. It is most uncanny that we are able to ask questions, for to question means to acknowledge that we do not know something. But it is more than an acknowledgement: it includes a yearning to confront an unknown and illuminate it through understanding. Questioning is a quest. Batchelor is a contemporary Buddhist teacher and writer, best known for his secular or agnostic approach to Buddhism. He considers Buddhism to be a constantly evolving culture of awakening rather than a religious system based on immutable dogmas and beliefs. Buddhism has survived for the past 2,500 years because of its capacity to reinvent itself in accord with the needs of the different Asian societies with which it has creatively interacted throughout its history. As Buddhism encounters modernity, it enters a vital new phase of its development. Through his writings, translations and teaching, Stephen engages in a critical exploration of Buddhism's role in the modern world, which has earned him both condemnation as a heretic and praise as a reformer.
The Awakening of the West is an insightful and elegantly written history chronicling the developing relationship between Buddhism and Western culture. As anyone familiar with the work of Stephen Batchelor (best-selling author of Buddhism Without Beliefs) would expect, The Awakening of the West is presented in a fresh and lively way and backed by thorough research. Using the innovative approach of starting with the present and working back in time, Batchelor makes it easy to connect familiar contemporary Buddhist teachers to their historical roots. He breathes life into history by capturing the personalities and times of famous and lesser-known but important Buddhist figures. After absorbing these stories and their context, readers will not only have a greater appreciation of Buddhism as a religion but can gain insights that can help them develop their own discerning wisdom. The Awakening of the West is a unique, engaging and important book for anyone seeking a greater understanding of Buddhism.
Автор: Batchelor Bob Название: Bob Dylan: A Biography ISBN: 031338102X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780313381027 Издательство: Bloomsbury Цена: 34650.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his groundbreaking achievements of the last two decades.
Автор: Batchelor Darliss Название: Hell Is a Skyscraper: A Trio of Novelettes ISBN: 0982968663 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780982968666 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 19560.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Hell is a Skyscraper: A Trio of Novelettes follows Demetri, Egypt and Chriselle as they journey to make choices for the dilemmas they face and seeks to challenge the reader's ideas on the themes of dreams, forgiveness and marriage.
Mother, May I
Teenaged Egypt is a high school senior and gifted student with a dream to become a journalist. Her mother's irresponsibility as a parent forces Egypt to sacrifice her young life in ways she shouldn't have to. When Egypt faces a choice between family and her dream, which will win out? Will Egypt reach for her dream or remain stuck in her current lifestyle?
Twice Bitten
Chriselle is a woman staring at an empty nest. Her once busy household has become a center of loneliness and boredom. When Chriselle unexpectedly reunites with a former love, he brings the opportunity for the exciting lifestyle she desires. Suddenly, Chriselle realizes her heart beats not just for her husband but also for her almost-fianc . Will Chriselle stay "safe" with her husband or move on to live the life she desires with her former boyfriend?
Demetri's Diary
Demetri is a young boy living with a terrible secret. When his mother dies unexpectedly, the level of trouble young Demetri experiences grows exponentially. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, his father chooses a new wife whose identity shocks the family and adds to the chaos. Betrayed by family members, Demetri learns that no matter how bad things get, they can and often do get worse. Can Demetri ever forgive those who have hurt him?
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