SYNCHRON - A SUPER HERO STORY

SYNCHRON - A SUPER HERO STORY
Author: Eklaton
Publisher: Eklaton
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2023-07-21
Genre: Art
ISBN:

A map engineer named Ildeniz, who became paralyzed as a result of the explosion, becomes a hero by using the developed clothing and virtual reality connection project to perform the ordinary movement functions of a healthy person, as well as training in simulation programs in virtual worlds and using manned or unmanned land, air and sea vehicles, autonomous robots and bodies

Directory of World Cinema: Russia 2

Directory of World Cinema: Russia 2
Author: Birgit Beumers
Publisher: Intellect Books
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2015-02-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1783204796

Soviet and Russian filmmakers have traditionally had uneasy relationships to the concept of genre. This volume rewrites that history by spotlighting some genres not commonly associated with cinema in the region, including Cold War spy movies and science-fiction films; blockbusters and horror films; remakes and adventure films; and chernukha films and serials. Introductory essays establish key aspects of these genres, and directors’ biographies provide the background for the key players. Building on the work of its predecessor, which explored cinema from the time of the tsars to the Putin era, this book will be warmly received by the serious film scholar as well as all those who love Russian cinema. Directory of World Cinema: Russia 2 is an essential companion to the filmic legacy of one of the world’s most storied countries.

The Meaning of Superhero Comic Books

The Meaning of Superhero Comic Books
Author: Terrence R. Wandtke
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0786490152

For decades, scholars have been making the connection between the design of the superhero story and the mythology of the ancient folktale. Moving beyond simple comparisons and common explanations, this volume details how the workings of the superhero comics industry and the conventions of the medium have developed a culture like that of traditional epic storytelling. It chronicles the continuation of the oral/traditional culture of the early 20th century superhero industry in the endless variations on Superman and shows how Frederic Wertham's anti-comic crusade in the mid-1950s helped make comics the most countercultural new medium of the 20th century. By revealing how contemporary superhero comics, like Geoff Johns' Green Lantern and Warren Ellis's The Authority, connect traditional aesthetics and postmodern theories, this work explains why the superhero comic book flourishes in the "new traditional" shape of our acutely self-conscious digital age.

Heroism as a Global Phenomenon in Contemporary Culture

Heroism as a Global Phenomenon in Contemporary Culture
Author: Barbara Korte
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2019-03-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0429557841

Heroes and heroic discourse have gained new visibility in the twenty-first century. This is noted in recent research on the heroic, but it has been largely ignored that heroism is increasingly a global phenomenon both in terms of production and consumption. This edited collection aims to bridge this research void and brings together case studies by scholars from different parts of the world and diverse fields. They explore how transnational and transcultural processes of translation and adaptation shape notions of the heroic in non-Western and Western cultures alike. The book provides fresh perspectives on heroism studies and offers a new angle for global and postcolonial studies.

Tales, Myths and Other Stories

Tales, Myths and Other Stories
Author: Dennis Nanni
Publisher: Dennis Nanni
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1606108379

Tales, Myths & Other Stories came about as a result of home-schooling my son, Dhanvantari. His assignments included using his imagination to recreate and explore ancient mythology and literature: Plato, the Srimad Bhagavatam, the Decameron, and other tales. More material came from real-life locations in Tennessee and from incidents such as the Roswell UFO crash in 1947. The stories include themes of mythology, science fiction, adventure, and family. There is humor and emotion in every story. As much as possible, I tried to avoid violence, except as an historical footnote, in order to promote a more peaceful mindset for a better world. My sister Debbi, a professional educator, has often told me that reading is becoming a lost art among young people, and it is my hope that this collection of stories will promote a new love of literature and a more vivid imagination among all those who enjoy it.

Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor
Author: Sandra J. Lindow
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2023-02-08
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476648883

This work is the first book-length scholarly treatment of Nnedi Okorafor's critically acclaimed fiction. Written for an audience that includes serious fans as well as scholars, it is an introduction to Okorafor's work and major influences. The scope of the text is ambitious, featuring detailed analyses of her novels, short story collection, memoir, comics and graphic novel. Particular emphasis is given to Okorafor's most enduring themes, which include healthy young adult development and decision making, the interweaving of fantasy and science fiction, flight as a unifying force and the use of innovative biotechnology in ecological utopian communities. Influences examined include feminism, Afrofuturist and Africanfuturist movements and African mythology. Chapters also detail Okorafor's examinations of colonialism and corporate neocolonialism in Africa and Africa's potential to become a major world power.

Using New Web Tools in the Primary Classroom

Using New Web Tools in the Primary Classroom
Author: David Barber
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2011-11-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136618198

How can we ensure we use technology effectively with young children? Using New Web Tools in the Primary Classroom is for all teachers interested in the application of new web-based ICTs to primary teaching. It offers a justification for using Web 2.0 tools and explores tangible ways in which technologies such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, media shar

Spider-Man 2099 Classic Vol. 3

Spider-Man 2099 Classic Vol. 3
Author: Peter David
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2015-02-04
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1302479326

Spider-Man 2099 (1992) 15-22, Ravage 2099 15, X-Men 2099 5, Doom 2099 14, Punisher 2099 13

With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy

With Great Power Comes Great Pedagogy
Author: Susan E. Kirtley
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2020-02-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 149682606X

Contributions by Bart Beaty, Jenny Blenk, Ben Bolling, Peter E. Carlson, Johnathan Flowers, Antero Garcia, Dale Jacobs, Ebony Flowers Kalir, James Kelley, Susan E. Kirtley, Frederik Byrn Køhlert, John A. Lent, Leah Misemer, Johnny Parker II, Nick Sousanis, Aimee Valentine, and Benjamin J. Villarreal More and more educators are using comics in the classroom. As such, this edited volume sets out the stakes, definitions, and exemplars of recent comics pedagogy, from K-12 contexts to higher education instruction to ongoing communities of scholars working outside of the academy. Building upon interdisciplinary approaches to teaching comics and teaching with comics, this book brings together diverse voices to share key theories and research on comics pedagogy. By gathering scholars, creators, and educators across various fields and in K-12 as well as university settings, editors Susan E. Kirtley, Antero Garcia, and Peter E. Carlson significantly expand scholarship. This valuable resource offers both critical pieces and engaging interviews with key comics professionals who reflect on their own teaching experience and on considerations of the benefits of creating comics in education. Included are interviews with acclaimed comics writers Lynda Barry, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and David Walker, as well as essays spanning from studying the use of superhero comics in the classroom to the ways comics can enrich and empower young readers. The inclusion of creators, scholars, and teachers leads to perspectives that make this volume unlike any other currently available. These voices echo the diverse needs of the many stakeholders invested in using comics in education today.