Описание: There have been many thrilling and memorable sports rivalries. But none has ever combined such drama and excitement over such an extended period of time and against such a gripping background as the Cold War hockey rivalry between Canada and Russia (known at that time as the Soviet Union or USSR). For decades Canada had reigned unchallenged as the dominant country at the sport-and the pride that came with knowing that their beloved national game was one thing at which they were unquestionably the world's best was a major part of the self-image and esteem of nearly all Canadians. Until suddenly, an interloper appeared that was like no other competitor Canada had ever met. It was a far-off country that lacked advanced equipment and facilities, had only recently taken up the sport, and had even brazenly decided not (as other countries had done) to learn the game as mere pupils of the Canadian masters. Rather, largely through the genius of one remarkable leader, this newcomer would blaze its own trail, audaciously inventing an entirely new style of play, along with a unique approach to skills development and physical conditioning that led to a breathtakingly exciting and effective spectacle that even the game's creators had never conceived. Finally-and perhaps most significantly-this new competitor represented a political system that was openly hostile to the freedom and values taken for granted in the West, and openly proclaimed its superiority, predicting that it would one day spread throughout and dominate the world. Thus, to Canadians, overcoming this unexpected threat became not only a matter of national honor-but also a crusade for the Free World. This newcomer was Russia (the USSR)-and the seeming life-and-death struggle that ensued for four decades is an unbelievable tale that became the greatest sports drama ever known. Here is the never-before told full story of this historic confrontation told from both sides from the people who lived it, and from what was being reported as the events were happening.
Автор: Julia M. O`Brien, Chris Franke Название: The Aesthetics of Violence in the Prophets ISBN: 0567688372 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780567688378 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 5226.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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This volume explores multiple dimensions of prophetic texts and their violent rhetoric, providing a rich and engaging discussion of violent images not only in prophetic texts and in ancient Near Eastern art but also in modern film and receptions of prophetic texts.
The volume addresses questions that are at once ancient and distressingly-modern: What do violent images do to us? Do they encourage violent behavior and/or provide an alternative to actual violence? How do depictions of violence define boundaries between and within communities? What readers can and should readers make of the disturbing rhetoric of violent prophets?
Contributors include Corrine Carvahlo, Cynthia Chapman, Chris Franke, Bob Haak, Mary Mills, Julia O'Brien, Kathleen O'Connor, Carolyn Sharp, Yvonne Sherwood, and Daniel Smith-Christopher.
Автор: Franke Carl Название: Be Home By Dinner ISBN: 109241889X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781092418898 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2931.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In the sleepy Philly suburb of Oreland, a Catholic schoolboy, Garvey Nolan, befriends locals and becomes smitten with his neighbor, Emma O'Sullivan. Among his peers, innocent pranks escalate. Garvey embraces vandalism and trespassing with reluctance, sacrificing morality for bonded friendships. The boys explore towns by bike and car, void of their parents, with the sole covenant of returning home for dinner. A nearby private golf course becomes the ultimate playground and hideout, a stage for mischief that blurs into malice. Meanwhile, an area business tycoon, philanthropist and golf pro, Kratz Kova, weaves a sinister presence through Garvey's life. Kova's dark intentions are revealed to Garvey and progress as he enters manhood. Influenced by the healing power of music, Garvey strives to end what he has become, at the risk of losing his brotherhood. He craves an escape from Oreland with Emma, far from the stranglehold of Kova. But can he truly break free?Taking place from 1978 through 1993, "Be Home By Dinner" explores a last generation of kids that grew up without ubiquitous internet access. Void of smart phones and streaming content, they existed without daily photo capturing and social media posturing, roaming free unbeknownst to their parents, with no app to track their footsteps.
Описание: This guide to printmaking plunges you into dozens of ways to leave your mark on the worldaand on your walls, tablecloths, garments, and every other surface imaginable. Emphasizing the joy and energy of printmaking, the 41 projects use everyday materials, and dont require any previous experience. Learn fifteen main printmaking methods and their submethods, including relief printing, stamping, screen printing, collagraphy, monoprinting, cyanotypes, botanical prints, and many more. Transform your fingerprint into a huge graphic print with the "Were All Thumbs" project. Using cut stamps, make the exciting combination of bandanna and coordinating game-pieces in "Mr. Potatohead Plays Chess." Enjoy solar printing with "Like Snowflakes in the Sun." Included throughout are plenty of options, variations, and encouragement to make your prints your own way.
Автор: Franke Fritz Название: Terlokya: Book Two of the Savior Project Series ISBN: 0985539623 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780985539627 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2344.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The first book, The Chosen One, charts the covertly trained existence of Chris Gates from his planned birth in 1966 to adulthood ... his life on Earth guided, shaped, and rescued by "those who have watched over us". After he is extracted in 2012, Gates finds himself responsible for saving all of mankind as well.
The second book in the series reveals Gates' trials and journeys after arriving on Terlokya. While training and remaking him into the most powerful human ever, his trainers become his crewmates ... the beautiful Zenta, who falls in love with him ... Xander, who strives to be his best friend ... Ian, the synthetic of his best friend on Earth, all believe in him and would follow him into a fire. And they do.
Juvenisized to be twenty years younger, Chris faces conspirators who forge against the Savior Project in belief that Earthlings are weak. Sabotage causes his advanced fighter, the JOKR, to end up in a remote solar system ... marooned.
Автор: Franke Joel Название: Snow Pirates ISBN: 0615853560 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780615853567 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1930.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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