The 100 Greatest Heroes
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Author |
: Harry Paul Jeffers |
Publisher |
: Citadel Press |
Total Pages |
: 344 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0806524766 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780806524764 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Synopsis The 100 Greatest Heroes by : Harry Paul Jeffers
Contains profiles, ranked in order of significance, of the world's most influential heroes of all time.
Author |
: Mac Davis |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1972 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0448025701 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780448025704 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis 100 Greatest Sports Heroes by : Mac Davis
100 sports figures who truly represent the greates heroes of sports.
Author |
: James Plath |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 285 |
Release |
: 2019-07-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781538103760 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1538103761 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis The 100 Greatest Literary Characters by : James Plath
From Captain Ahab to Yuri Zhivago, discover the most remarkable characters in fiction. Huckleberry Finn, Anna Karenina, Harry Potter, Hester Prynne . . . these are just a handful of remarkable characters found in literature, but of course the list is virtually endless! But why ponder which of these creations are the greatest? More than just a topic to debate with friends, the greatest characters from fiction help readers comprehend history, culture, politics, and even their own place in today’s world. Despite our reliance on television, film, and technology, it is literature’s great characters that create and reinforce popular culture, informing us again and again about society and ourselves. In The 100 Greatest Literary Characters, James Plath, Gail Sinclair, and Kirk Curnutt identify the most significant figures in fiction published over the past several centuries. The characters profiled here represent a wide array of storytelling, and the authors explore the significance of the figures at the time they were created as well as their relevance today. Included in this volume are characters from literature produced around the world, such as Aladdin, James Bond, Holden Caulfield, Jay Gatsby, Hercule Poirot, Don Quixote, Lisbeth Salander, Ebenezer Scrooge, Jean Valjean, and John Yossarian. Readerswill find their beloved literary figures, learn about forgotten gems, or discover deserving choices pulled from history’s dustbin. Providing insights into how literature shapes and molds culture via these fabricated figures, The 100 Greatest Literary Characters will appeal to literature lovers around the globe.
Author |
: George Johnson |
Publisher |
: Firefly Books |
Total Pages |
: 256 |
Release |
: 2022-10-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0228103479 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780228103479 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis NFL Heroes by : George Johnson
The NFL's best players, all in one action-packed volume. Over a century after the formation of the American Professional Football Conference, the precursor to the National Football League, pro football continues to excite and captivate millions of fans across the globe. At the core of the NFL is its legendary players -- the incredible athletes who have thrown, caught, run, tackled and kicked their way into the annals of sports history. NFL Heroes presents the best of the best in pro football. From the pioneers, to the current stars, to the all-time legends that occupy the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, they're all here, including: Tom Brady Jim Brown Jerry Rice Dick Butkus Johnny Unitas Deacon Jones Reggie White Joe Montana Antonio Brown Walter Payton Bronko Nagurski Aaron Donald Dan Marino Terry Bradshaw Emmitt Smith Brett Favre Roger Staubach Rob Gronkowski LaDainian Tomlinson Deion Sanders. Featuring 100 riveting stories and over 120 photos of the game's best, this updated, second edition of NFL Heroes is a must-read for any fan of America's favorite sport.
Author |
: Molefi Kete Asante |
Publisher |
: Prometheus Books |
Total Pages |
: 345 |
Release |
: 2010-06-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781615924233 |
ISBN-13 |
: 161592423X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis 100 Greatest African Americans by : Molefi Kete Asante
Since 1619, when Africans first came ashore in the swampy Chesapeake region of Virginia, there have been many individuals whose achievements or strength of character in the face of monumental hardships have called attention to the genius of the African American people. This book attempts to distill from many wonderful possibilities the 100 most outstanding examples of greatness. Pioneering scholar of African American Studies Molefi Kete Asante has used four criteria in his selection: the individual''s significance in the general progress of African Americans toward full equality in the American social and political system; self-sacrifice and the demonstration of risk for the collective good; unusual will and determination in the face of the greatest danger or against the most stubborn odds; and personal achievement that reveals the best qualities of the African American people. In adopting these criteria Professor Asante has sought to steer away from the usual standards of popular culture, which often elevates the most popular, the wealthiest, or the most photogenic to the cult of celebrity. The individuals in this book - examples of lasting greatness as opposed to the ephemeral glare of celebrity fame - come from four centuries of African American history. Each entry includes brief biographical information, relevant dates, an assessment of the individual''s place in African American history with particular reference to a historical timeline, and a discussion of his or her unique impact on American society. Numerous pictures and illustrations will accompany the articles. This superb reference work will complement any library and be of special interest to students and scholars of American and African American history.
Author |
: Peter Dreier |
Publisher |
: Bold Type Books |
Total Pages |
: 514 |
Release |
: 2012-06-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781568586946 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1568586949 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century by : Peter Dreier
A hundred years ago, any soapbox orator who called for women's suffrage, laws protecting the environment, an end to lynching, or a federal minimum wage was considered a utopian dreamer or a dangerous socialist. Now we take these ideas for granted -- because the radical ideas of one generation are often the common sense of the next. We all stand on the shoulders of earlier generations of radicals and reformers who challenged the status quo of their day. Unfortunately, most Americans know little of this progressive history. It isn't taught in most high schools. You can't find it on the major television networks. In popular media, the most persistent interpreter of America's radical past is Glenn Beck, who teaches viewers a wildly inaccurate history of unions, civil rights, and the American Left. The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century, a colorful and witty history of the most influential progressive leaders of the twentieth century and beyond, is the perfect antidote.
Author |
: Fien Meynendonckx |
Publisher |
: La Femme Fatale |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9079761664 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789079761661 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Good--The Bad by : Fien Meynendonckx
Features more than 120 of the greatest heroes and villains in the history of the cinema, complete with photographs of the actors playing them, a brief introduction and memorable quotations.
Author |
: Joanne Mattern |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 580 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: 156156978X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781561569786 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Synopsis Life Stories of 100 American Heroes by : Joanne Mattern
Author |
: Drew Friedman |
Publisher |
: Fantagraphics Books |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2014-09-10 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781606997314 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1606997319 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis Heroes of the Comics by : Drew Friedman
Featuring over 80 full-color portraits of the pioneering legends of American comic books, including publishers, editors and artists from the industry’s birth in the ’30s, through the brilliant artists and writers of behind EC Comics in the ’50s. All lovingly rendered and chosen by Drew Friedman, a cartooning legend in his own right. Featuring subjects popular and obscure, men and women, as well as several pioneering African-American artists. Each subject features a short essay by Friedman, who grew up knowing many of the subjects included (as the son of writer Bruce Jay Friedman), including Stan Lee, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner, Mort Drucker, Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Will Elder, and Bill Gaines. More names you might recognize: Barks, Crumb, Wood, Wolverton, Frazetta, Siegel & Shuster, Kirby, Cole, Ditko, Werthem… it’s a Hall of Fame of comic book history from the man BoingBoing.com call “America’s greatest living portrait artist!”
Author |
: Paul Dini |
Publisher |
: Titan Publishing Company |
Total Pages |
: 400 |
Release |
: 2010-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1848569742 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781848569744 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis The World's Greatest Super-Heroes by : Paul Dini
This oversized hardcover edition collects six stories by Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of "Batman Beyond" and "The New Batman/Superman Adventures." Recommended for all readers.