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Book Synopsis Fight the Power! by : Janice D. Hamlet
Download or read book Fight the Power! written by Janice D. Hamlet and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shelton Jackson «Spike» Lee is one of the most culturally influential and provocative film directors of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Bringing together seminal writings - from classic scholarship to new research - this book focuses on this revolutionary film auteur and cultural provocateur to explore contemporary questions around issues of race, politics, sexuality, gender roles, filmmaking, commercialism, celebrity, and the role of media in public discourse. Situating Lee as an important contributor to a variety of American discourses, the book highlights his commitment to exploring issues of relevance to the Black community. His work demands that his audiences take inventory of his and their understandings of the complexities of race relations, the often deleterious influence of media messages, the long term legacy of racism, the liberating effects of sexual freedom, the controversies that arise from colorism, the separatist nature of classism, and the cultural contributions and triumphs of historical figures. This book seeks to stimulate continued debate by examining the complexities in Lee's various sociopolitical claims and their ideological impacts.
Book Synopsis Fight the Power by : Clarence Taylor
Download or read book Fight the Power written by Clarence Taylor and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of resistance, power and politics as revealed through New York City’s complex history of police brutality The 2014 killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri was the catalyst for a national conversation about race, policing, and injustice. The subsequent killings of other black (often unarmed) citizens led to a surge of media coverage which in turn led to protests and clashes between the police and local residents that were reminiscent of the unrest of the 1960s. Fight the Power examines the explosive history of police brutality in New York City and the black community’s long struggle to resist it. Taylor brings this story to life by exploring the institutions and the people that waged campaigns to end the mistreatment of people of color at the hands of the police, including the black church, the black press, black communists and civil rights activists. Ranging from the 1940s to the mayoralty of Bill de Blasio, Taylor describes the significant strides made in curbing police power in New York City, describing the grassroots street campaigns as well as the accomplishments achieved in the political arena and in the city’s courtrooms. Taylor challenges the belief that police reform is born out of improved relations between communities and the authorities arguing that the only real solution is radically reducing the police domination of New York’s black citizens.
Book Synopsis Fight the Power by : Eric Leif Davin
Download or read book Fight the Power written by Eric Leif Davin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-11-12 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric Leif DaVietnamesen was raised as a Southern Baptist and Mormon convert, although he was always a non-believer. However, like everyone else in his blue collar surroundings, he believed in America, the military, anti-Communism, and, although too young to vote, Senator Barry Goldwater when he ran for president in 1964. Then, in the Sixties, he went to college and became swept up in the movements of the times. He came to realize that everything he'd believed about "his war," the Vietnameseetnam War, was wrong. He came to believe that we were more than just on the "wrong side." We were the wrong side. Eventually he was drafted. However, he refused induction into the military, preferring to face five years in prison, the maximum sentence, rather than fight in an immoral war. This memoir describes his journey through the Sixties, from a working class gung-ho Goldwater Republican supporter of the Vietnameseetnam War to a radicalized anti-war actiVietnamesest who was eventually drafted to fight in that war -- but refused to go.
Download or read book Fight the Power written by Chuck D and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chuck D, the creative force behind Public Enemy and one of the most outspoken rappers in the history of music, discusses his views on everything from rap and race to the problems with politics in society today.
Book Synopsis Cultivate the immortal and fight the warrior by : Zhang Cheng
Download or read book Cultivate the immortal and fight the warrior written by Zhang Cheng and published by Publicationsbooks. This book was released on with total page 3566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ye Fantian was dressed in black and was in tatters. In his right hand, he held a sword full of blood, and his determined face was full of disdain. He looked at the leaders of various factions around him
Download or read book Mosquito written by Gayl Jones and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bury those easy-to-read Black romance books. Mosquito is where African-American literature is heading as we approach the twenty-first century.--E. Ethelbert Miller, Emerge
Book Synopsis Revolutionary Poetics by : Sarah RudeWalker
Download or read book Revolutionary Poetics written by Sarah RudeWalker and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2023-04-15 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Revolutionary Poetics, Sarah RudeWalker details the specific ways that the Black Arts Movement (BAM) achieved its revolutionary goals through rhetorical poetics—in what forms, to what audiences, and to what effect. BAM has had far-reaching influence, particularly in developments in positive conceptions of Blackness, in the valorization of Black language practices and its subsequent effects on educational policy, in establishing a legacy of populist dissemination of African American vernacular culture, and in setting the groundwork for important considerations of the aesthetic intersections of race with gender and sexuality. These legacies stand as the movement’s primary—and largely unacknowledged—successes, and they provide significant lessons for navigating our current political moment. RudeWalker presents rhetorical readings of the work of BAM poets (including, among others, Amiri Baraka, Gwendolyn Brooks, Margaret Burroughs, Sarah Webster Fabio, Nikki Giovanni, Etheridge Knight, Audre Lorde, Haki Madhubuti, Carolyn Rodgers, Sonia Sanchez, and the Last Poets) in order to demonstrate the various strands of rhetorical influence that contributed to the Black Arts project and the significant legacies these writers left behind. Her investigation of the rhetorical impact of Black Arts poetry allows her to deal realistically with the movement’s problematic aspects, while still devoting thoughtful scholarly attention to the successful legacy of BAM writers and the ways their work can continue to shape contemporary rhetorical activism.
Book Synopsis Gateways to Understanding Music by : Timothy Rice
Download or read book Gateways to Understanding Music written by Timothy Rice and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gateways to Understanding Music explores music in all the categories that constitute contemporary musical experience: European classical music, popular music, jazz, and world music. Covering the oldest forms of human music making to the newest, the chronological narrative considers music from a global rather than a Eurocentric perspective. Each of sixty modular "gateways" covers a particular genre, style, or period of music. Every gateway opens with a guided listening example that unlocks a world of music through careful study of its structural elements. Based on their listening experience, students are asked to consider how the piece came to be composed or performed, how the piece or performance responded to the social and cultural issues at the time and place of its creation, and what that music means today. Students learn to listen to, explain, understand, and ultimately value all the music they may encounter in their world. FEATURES Global scope—Presents all music as worthy of study, including classical, world, popular, and jazz. Historical narrative—Begins with small-scale forager societies up to the present, with a shifting focus from global to European to American influences. Modular framework—60 gateways in 14 chapters allow flexibility to organize chronologically or by the seven recurring themes: aesthetics, emotion, social life, links to culture, politics, economics, and technology. Listening-guided learning—Leads to understanding the emotion, meaning, significance, and history of music. Introduction of musical concepts—Defined as needed and compiled into a Glossary for reference. Consistent structure—With the same step-by-step format, students learn through repeated practice how to listen and how to think about music. In addition to streamed audio examples, the companion website hosts essential instructors’ resources.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings by : Steve Sullivan
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings written by Steve Sullivan and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 1030 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, Volumes 1 and 2 covers the full range of popular music recordings with virtually unprecedented breadth and depth. In this 2-volume encyclopedia, Sullivan explores approximately 1,000 song recordings from 1889 to the present, telling the stories behind the songs, recordings, performers, and songwriters. From the Victorian parlor ballad and ragtime hit at the end of the 19th century to today’s rock classics, the Encyclopedia progresses through a parade popular music styles, from jazz to blues to country Western, as well as the important but too often neglected genres of ethnic and world music, gospel, and traditional folk. This book is the ideal research tool for lovers of popular music in all its glorious variety.
Book Synopsis This Isn't Happening by : Steven Hyden
Download or read book This Isn't Happening written by Steven Hyden and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MAKING AND MEANING OF RADIOHEAD'S GROUNDBREAKING, CONTROVERSIAL, EPOCHDEFINING ALBUM, KID A. In 1999, as the end of an old century loomed, five musicians entered a recording studio in Paris without a deadline. Their band was widely recognized as the best and most forward-thinking in rock, a rarefied status granting them the time, money, and space to make a masterpiece. But Radiohead didn't want to make another rock record. Instead, they set out to create the future. For more than a year, they battled writer's block, intra-band disagreements, and crippling self-doubt. In the end, however, they produced an album that was not only a complete departure from their prior guitar-based rock sound, it was the sound of a new era-and it embodied widespread changes catalyzed by emerging technologies just beginning to take hold of the culture. What they created was Kid A. Upon its release in 2000, Radiohead's fourth album divided critics. Some called it an instant classic; others, such as the UK music magazine Melody Maker, deemed it "tubby, ostentatious, self-congratulatory... whiny old rubbish." But two decades later, Kid A sounds like nothing less than an overture for the chaos and confusion of the twenty-first century. Acclaimed rock critic Steven Hyden digs deep into the songs, history, legacy, and mystique of Kid A, outlining the album's pervasive influence and impact on culture in time for its twentieth anniversary in 2020. Deploying a mix of criticism, journalism, and personal memoir, Hyden skillfully revisits this enigmatic, alluring LP and investigates the many ways in which Kid A shaped and foreshadowed our world.
Book Synopsis The Power and the Wisdom by : John L. McKenzie
Download or read book The Power and the Wisdom written by John L. McKenzie and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the composition of this book I experienced a growing conviction that the thing with which we believe we are familiar is not the New Testament; it is a conventionalized popular understanding of the New Testament. The simplicity of the New Testament can be deceptive. We have lived with it so long that its explosive power has become sweet reasonableness. I have noticed this not as a preacher but simply as a professional interpreter. It is our office to explain the text....The New Testament interpreter finds that he has the unpleasant task of liberating the text from certain encumbrances. John L. McKenzie, from the preface
Book Synopsis The Power of Darkness by : Hash Blink
Download or read book The Power of Darkness written by Hash Blink and published by Hash Blink & Rebellious Rebels LLC. This book was released on 2023-10-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jame, Elena, and Lilith came face to face with a massive, grotesque creature. It had multiple limbs, sharp claws, and glowing red eyes. The creature let out a deafening roar, causing the walls to shake. Jame, Elena, and Lilith knew they had to fight for their lives. They quickly devised a plan, using their combined strength and abilities to distract and weaken the creature. Jame used his skepticism to question the creature's existence, causing it to momentarily doubt itself. Elena used her knowledge of the mansion's secrets to create illusions, confusing the creature and buying them time. Lilith, with her supernatural powers, unleashed a barrage of energy blasts, weakening the creature's defenses. As the battle raged on, the mansion itself seemed to come alive, aiding the creature in its attacks. The walls shifted and twisted, creating obstacles and traps. But Jame, Elena, and Lilith refused to give up. They fought with everything they had, determined to escape the clutches of the power of darkness. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the creature let out a final, defeated roar and collapsed to the ground. Jame, Elena, and Lilith stood victorious, but they knew their journey was far from over. They had to find a way to permanently banish the power of darkness from the mansion and ensure their own safety. With renewed determination, they continued their exploration, searching for answers and allies. They encountered other trapped souls, each with their own stories of despair and survival. Together, they formed a united front against the power of darkness, vowing to free themselves and bring an end to the horrors of the mansion. As they delved deeper into the mansion's secrets, they uncovered ancient rituals and artifacts that held the key to defeating the power of darkness. They faced more challenges and dangers along the way, but their bond grew stronger with each obstacle they overcame. In the end, Jame, Elena, and Lilith succeeded in banishing the power of darkness from the mansion. They restored peace and tranquility to the once-foreboding halls. But they knew that their experiences would forever haunt them, a reminder of the power of darkness and the strength of their own resilience. As they left the mansion behind, Jame, Elena, and Lilith vowed to use their newfound knowledge and abilities to protect others from the clutches of darkness. They became a force for good, fighting against supernatural threats and ensuring that no one else would suffer the same fate they had endured. And so, their story became a legend, a tale of courage, friendship, and the triumph of light over darkness. Jame, Elena, and Lilith find themselves trapped in a mansion haunted by the power of darkness. They encounter terrifying figures and are pursued by wild dogs and a man in a black cloak. With the help of a glowing woman in white, they manage to escape the mansion but find themselves in a twisted forest. They must find a way to defeat the power of darkness and make their way back to safety. Jame finds himself trapped in a dark room after touching a forbidden book titled "The Power of Darkness." The room is filled with menacing shadowy figures that wrap themselves around him, leaving him unable to escape. The power of darkness has taken control of Jame, and his fate hangs in the balance. Jame discovered a hidden passage behind the bookshelf, leading to a secret chamber. Inside, he found a group of sorcerers who had been studying the power of darkness for centuries. They revealed that Jame was the chosen one, destined to harness the power and use it for good. Reluctantly, Jame agreed to train with the sorcerers, learning to control and channel the darkness within him. As he honed his skills, he became more powerful than he had ever imagined. But as Jame delved deeper into the darkness, he began to lose himself. The power consumed him, and he became more ruthless and cold-hearted. He no longer cared about protecting others; all he wanted was to satisfy his own desires. Elena and Lilith, worried about Jame's transformation, tried to intervene, but he pushed them away. He saw them as weak and insignificant, obstacles in his path to ultimate power. As Jame's power grew, so did the darkness within him. It became harder for him to control, and he started losing touch with reality. He became a puppet of the darkness, doing its bidding without question. One day, as Jame was on the brink of losing himself completely, Elena and Lilith confronted him. They pleaded with him to remember who he once was, to fight against the darkness that threatened to consume him. Jame hesitated, torn between his desire for power and his love for Elena and Lilith. In that moment, he realized that he had a choice to make. He could either embrace the darkness and become a monster, or he could reject it and find redemption. With a surge of determination, Jame fought against the darkness within him. It was a fierce battle, but he managed to regain control. The darkness retreated, leaving Jame weakened but free. Elena and Lilith rushed to Jame's side, relieved to see him back to his old self. They knew that the darkness would always be a part of him, but they also knew that Jame had the strength to resist its pull. Together, they vowed to protect others from the power of darkness, using their own abilities to fight against its influence. They formed a group of warriors, dedicated to keeping the darkness at bay and ensuring that it would never consume the world. Jame, Elena, and Lilith became the leaders of this group, guiding others in their fight against the darkness. They traveled far and wide, seeking out those who were in danger of falling prey to its seductive power. Their journey was long and arduous, but they never gave up. They faced countless battles and sacrifices along the way, but they knew that their fight was necessary to protect the world from the darkness. And so, Jame, Elena, and Lilith became legendary figures, known for their bravery and resilience. They were the ones who stood against the darkness, reminding others that even in the face of great evil, there was always hope. Their story became a tale of triumph over darkness, a reminder that no matter how powerful the darkness may seem, the light will always find a way to shine through. And in the end, it is the power of love and friendship that will prevail. Jame discovers a mysterious book called "The Book of Shadows" and is drawn to it. When he touches it, he is transported to a dark and demonic realm. He encounters a woman who claims to be the owner of the mansion and the darkness that Jame craves. She tries to manipulate him into doing her bidding, but Jame resists. He is saved by a glowing woman in white and they escape together. They encounter a man named Marcus who warns them about the power of darkness. They find a hidden structure covered in symbols and descend into a cavern where they face a powerful creature of darkness. They defeat it, but know that their fight is not over. They emerge from the cavern to find a transformed forest, but remain cautious as they continue their battle against the power of darkness. In Chapter 48, Jame and his companions continue their journey to defeat the power of darkness. They receive guidance from the friendly locals and learn about ancient rituals that can help them in their battle. They gather the necessary materials and prepare for the upcoming confrontation. As they make their way back to the mansion, they can feel the tension in the air. The power of darkness is growing stronger, and they know that they must act quickly. They gather in the main hall, surrounded by candles and symbols of protection. Jame takes a deep breath and begins the ritual, calling upon the power of light to banish the darkness. As he recites the ancient words, a bright light fills the room, pushing back the shadows and illuminating every corner. They can feel the power of darkness fighting back, but they stand strong, united in their purpose. With each word spoken, the light grows brighter, and the darkness retreats. Finally, the ritual is complete, and the power of darkness is banished from the mansion. Jame and his companions rejoice, knowing that they have succeeded in their mission. They have brought light back to the once-darkened halls. As they step outside, they are greeted by a beautiful sunrise, a symbol of the new beginning they have brought to the world. They know that their journey is not over, but they are filled with hope and determination. Jame and his companions continue to travel, spreading the power of light wherever they go. They become known as heroes, inspiring others to stand up against the darkness and fight for what is right. And so, the story of Jame and his companions becomes a legend, a tale of courage, friendship, and the triumph of light over darkness. Their legacy lives on, reminding future generations that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Jame and his companions continue their research on the history of the mansion, determined to uncover its secrets and fight against the power of darkness. They experience eerie phenomena and encounter terrifying creatures, but they never give up. They discover a ritual that can banish the darkness, and Jame, as the blood relative of the previous owner, performs it successfully. However, the power of darkness returns, and they realize they must find a way to destroy it completely. They encounter more challenges and battles, but they remain determined to fight until the darkness is gone for good. Jame and his companions venture deeper into the mansion, determined to find the source of the dark power and put an end to it. They come across a well-lit room filled with beautiful art and furniture, where they experience a sense of peace and forget about the darkness. They discover a painting that comes to life and tells them the story of the mansion's past, revealing the root of the darkness. With this newfound knowledge, they feel a sense of relief and hope. They continue their exploration, facing more challenges and battles, but they remain determined to banish the darkness. They enter a nightmarish realm and encounter grotesque creatures, but are saved by a dragon who offers to help them if they free its mate. They succeed and the dragon helps them banish the darkness from the realm. Back in the mansion, they destroy the source of the darkness, but are confronted by a shadowy figure. They are engulfed in darkness and Jame wakes up back in the mansion, realizing that the battle against the darkness is not over. He must face his fears once again. However, as he explores the mansion, he finds that it has transformed into a warm and welcoming place. Jame continues his journey, discovering new details and feeling a sense of relief. He enters a grand hall that is filled with warmth and light, as if he has entered a different world. Jame and Sarah caught their breath and looked at each other, their faces filled with determination. They knew they had to find a way to defeat the woman and the power of darkness once and for all. As they searched the room for any clues or weapons they could use, they noticed a dusty old bookshelf in the corner. Jame approached it and began to pull out books, hoping to find something useful. Suddenly, a hidden compartment behind the bookshelf was revealed. Inside, they found a small, ornate box. Curiosity piqued, they opened it and discovered a glowing crystal orb. As Jame held the orb in his hands, he felt a surge of energy coursing through him. It was as if the orb was imbued with a powerful force, one that could potentially help them in their fight against the darkness. With the orb in their possession, Jame and Sarah made their way back into the hallway, ready to face the woman and her minions. They knew that they had to confront her head-on if they wanted to free themselves and the mansion from her grip. As they approached the woman, Jame held the orb high above his head, its light illuminating the darkness around them. The woman hissed and recoiled, unable to withstand the power of the orb. With newfound strength and determination, Jame and Sarah fought back against the woman and her minions. The power of the orb seemed to weaken them, and one by one, they fell. Finally, the woman stood alone, her power diminished. Jame and Sarah approached her, their eyes filled with defiance. "You may have tried to control us, but we will never be under your power again," Jame declared. With a final burst of energy, Jame thrust the orb towards the woman, and a blinding light enveloped her. When the light dissipated, she was gone, leaving only a faint trace of darkness behind. Jame and Sarah stood in the now-empty hallway, their bodies bruised and battered, but their spirits unbroken. They knew that they had won a great victory, but they also knew that their journey was not yet over. With the power of the orb still in their hands, they set out to cleanse the mansion of the darkness that had plagued it for so long. They would restore it to its former glory and ensure that no one would ever suffer under its malevolent power again. As they walked through the mansion, they could feel the energy shifting, the darkness receding. The walls brightened, the air cleared, and a sense of peace settled over the once-ominous halls. Jame and Sarah knew that their battle against the power of darkness had come to an end. They had emerged stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever to protect others from its grasp. Together, they would rebuild the mansion, turning it into a place of light and hope. And as they looked out at the world beyond its walls, they knew that their story was just beginning. Jame and Sarah felt a surge of fear, but they refused to give in to the darkness. They knew they had to find another way to defeat it. As they searched the room, they stumbled upon a hidden passage behind a bookshelf. With no other options, they entered the passage, hoping it would lead them to a solution. The passage was dark and narrow, and the air was thick with an oppressive energy. They pressed on, their hearts pounding in their chests. After what felt like an eternity, they emerged into a vast chamber filled with ancient artifacts and symbols. In the center of the chamber stood a pedestal, upon which rested a glowing crystal. Jame and Sarah approached it cautiously, feeling a strange power emanating from the crystal. They knew that this was the key to defeating the darkness. With trembling hands, they each reached out and touched the crystal. A surge of energy coursed through their bodies, and they felt a newfound strength and determination. They knew that they had been chosen to wield this power and bring an end to the darkness once and for all. Armed with the crystal's power, Jame and Sarah returned to the main room of the mansion. The darkness recoiled as they approached, sensing the strength within them. With a burst of energy, they unleashed a wave of light that engulfed the entire room. The darkness shrieked in agony as it was pushed back, its power weakening with each passing moment. Jame and Sarah stood tall, their eyes filled with determination. They knew that they had finally triumphed over the power of darkness. As the light subsided, the mansion began to crumble around them. Jame and Sarah ran for their lives, narrowly escaping the collapsing structure. They watched as the mansion was reduced to rubble, knowing that they had succeeded in their mission. But as they caught their breath, they couldn't help but wonder if the darkness would ever truly be gone. They knew that they would always be vigilant, ready to face any remnants of its power that might resurface. Jame and Sarah walked away from the ruins, their hearts filled with a mix of relief and uncertainty. They knew that their battle against the darkness was not over, but they were determined to face whatever challenges lay ahead. With the crystal's power in their hands and the strength of their bond, Jame and Sarah were ready to confront any darkness that dared to cross their path. They would continue to fight, knowing that the power of light and love would always prevail in the end. Jame and Sarah find themselves facing a powerful force of darkness that takes shape into a monstrous being. They feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to defeat it. Just as they are about to be caught, the being suddenly shrinks into a shadow on the ground. Confused but determined, they continue to fight, only to face another powerful creature made entirely of darkness. They struggle to defeat it until a man with a silver blade appears and offers his help. Together, they fight and defeat the creature. However, their battle against the power of darkness is far from over as they face more challenges and dangers. They find an amulet that helps them control the darkness and defeat another creature. They continue to fight, facing more beasts and finally confronting the source of the power of darkness, a towering figure. After a long and intense battle, they manage to banish the darkness and bring light back to the mansion. However, they soon realize that the power of darkness still lingers, and Jame finds himself in a dark forest where he must destroy a twisted tree, the source of the darkness. With the help of the man with the silver blade, Jame destroys the tree, freeing the mansion from the power of darkness. In this thrilling tale, a group of friends faces the power of darkness and its relentless pursuit to consume the world. Despite their initial victory, they soon discover that the darkness is not easily defeated. Corrupted by Lilith, the mistress of darkness, their friend Jame turns against them, forcing the group to confront an even greater challenge. However, a mysterious figure emerges to aid them in their fight, and they regain hope. As they prepare for the final battle, they search for clues and artifacts to help them defeat Lilith. But when they accidentally activate a trap, they find themselves surrounded by darkness and fighting for their lives. The group must stay united and resilient as they face the ultimate test of their strength and courage. In this thrilling tale, Jame and his companions find themselves facing the powerful force of darkness embodied by Lilith. Just as they are about to be overwhelmed, a mysterious figure appears wielding a sword of pure light and saves them. The figure explains that the orb they had touched was a dangerous artifact that could have defeated Lilith but was too risky to use. The figure disappears, leaving the group determined to find a way to defeat Lilith and banish the darkness from the mansion. Jame, plagued by nightmares and the growing darkness, receives guidance from the figure in his dreams and meets a seer named Cassandra who offers her assistance. Together, they research and learn more about Lilith and the power of darkness. They eventually confront Lilith in a fierce battle, where Cassandra is struck down. Jame, fueled by the power of light, defeats Lilith and banishes the darkness. However, the darkness continues to haunt Jame, and he faces more challenges and encounters with Lilith's followers. With the support of his friends and the power of light, Jame perseveres and defeats the witch who had sworn allegiance to the darkness. Jame and his companions continue to fight against the forces of darkness, knowing that the battle will never truly be over. They walk boldly into the future, armed with the power of light and the courage to face any challenge that comes their way.
Book Synopsis Launch of the Draft Animal Welfare Bill by : Great Britain. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Download or read book Launch of the Draft Animal Welfare Bill written by Great Britain. Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2004 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UK established the world's first animal welfare protection laws, with the passing of the Protection of Animals Act in 1911 which made it an offence to cause unnecessary suffering to any domestic or captive animal. This draft Bill, which extends to England and Wales, seeks to consolidate and modernise the legislation in line with current animal welfare standards, including the reforms undertaken in other countries such as New Zealand and Sweden. Amongst its provisions, which are grouped under 10 headings, the draft Bill seeks to: i) establish a duty of care to ensure the welfare of all kept animals, enabling animal welfare organisations to intervene where there is evidence an animal is being kept in conditions likely to lead to suffering, rather than having to wait for evidence that the animal has suffered abuse before legal action can be taken; ii) prohibit the sale of pets to children under 16; iii) end the practice of giving pets, including goldfish, as prizes, for example at funfairs; and iv) make offences of animal cruelty or keeping animals for fighting arrestable offences, with the maximum penalty leading to imprisonment upto 51 weeks or a fine of upto £20,000, or both. This publication contains the text of the draft Bill, explanatory notes and a regulatory impact assessment.
Book Synopsis Voices of a People's History of the United States, 10th Anniversary Edition by : Howard Zinn
Download or read book Voices of a People's History of the United States, 10th Anniversary Edition written by Howard Zinn and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2014-12-23 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected testimonies to living history—speeches, letters, poems, songs—offered by the people who make history happen, but are often left out of history books: women, workers, nonwhites. Featuring introductions to the original texts by Howard Zinn. New voices featured in this 10th Anniversary Edition include Chelsea Manning, speaking after her 35-year prison sentence); Naomi Klein, speaking from the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Liberty Square; a member of Dream Defenders, a youth organization that confronts systemic racial inequality; members of the Undocumented Youth movement, who occupied, marched, and demonstrated in support of the DREAM Act; a member of the Day Laborers movement; Chicago Teachers Union strikers; and several critics of the Obama administration, including Glenn Greenwald, on governmental secrecy.
Book Synopsis The War Ledger by : A. F. K. Organski
Download or read book The War Ledger written by A. F. K. Organski and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The War Ledger provides fresh, sophisticated answers to fundamental questions about major modern wars: Why do major wars begin? What accounts for victory or defeat in war? How do victory and defeat influence the recovery of the combatants? Are the rules governing conflict behavior between nations the same since the advent of the nuclear era? The authors find such well-known theories as the balance of power and collective security systems inadequate to explain how conflict erupts in the international system. Their rigorous empirical analysis proves that the power-transition theory, hinging on economic, social, and political growth, is more accurate; it is the differential rate of growth of the two most powerful nations in the system—the dominant nation and the challenger—that destabilizes all members and precipitates world wars. Predictions of who will win or lose a war, the authors find, depend not only on the power potential of a nation but on the capability of its political systems to mobilize its resources—the "political capacity indicator." After examining the aftermath of major conflicts, the authors identify national growth as the determining factor in a nation's recovery. With victory, national capabilities may increase or decrease; with defeat, losses can be enormous. Unexpectedly, however, in less than two decades, losers make up for their losses and all combatants find themselves where they would have been had no war occurred. Finally, the authors address the question of nuclear arsenals. They find that these arsenals do not make the difference that is usually assumed. Nuclear weapons have not changed the structure of power on which international politics rests. Nor does the behavior of participants in nuclear confrontation meet the expectations set out in deterrence theory.
Book Synopsis Elvis After Elvis by : Gilbert B. Rodman
Download or read book Elvis After Elvis written by Gilbert B. Rodman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy. His body may have failed him in 1977, but today his spirit, his image, and his myths do more than live on: they flourish, they thrive, they multiply.' Why is Elvis Presley so ubiquitous a presence in US culture? Why does he continue to enjoy a cultural prominence that would be the envy of the most heavily publicized living celebrities? In Elvis after Elvis Gil Rodman traces the myriad manifestations of The King in popular and not-so-popular culture. He asks why Elvis continues to defy our expectations of how dead stars are supposed to behave: Elvis not only refuses to go away, he keeps showing up in places where he seemingly doesn't belong. Rodman draws upon an extensive and eclectic body of Elvis 'sightings', from Elvis's appearances at the heart of the 1992 Presidential campaign to the debate over his worthiness as a subject for a postage stamp, and from Elvis's central role in furious debates about racism and the appropriation of African-American music to the world of Elvis impersonators and the importance of Graceland as a place of pilgrimage for Elvis fans and followers. Rodman shows how Elvis has become inseparable from many of the defining myths of US culture, enmeshed with the American dream and the very idea of the 'United States', caught up in debates about race, gender and sexuality and in the wars over what constitutes a national culture.
Book Synopsis Voices of a People's History of the United States by : Howard Zinn
Download or read book Voices of a People's History of the United States written by Howard Zinn and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here in their own words are Frederick Douglass, George Jackson, Chief Joseph, Martin Luther King Jr., Plough Jogger, Sacco and Vanzetti, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mark Twain, and Malcolm X, to name just a few of the hundreds of voices that appear in Voices of a People's History of the United States, edited by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove. Paralleling the twenty-four chapters of Zinn's A People's History of the United States, Voices of a People’s History is the long-awaited companion volume to the national bestseller. For Voices, Zinn and Arnove have selected testimonies to living history—speeches, letters, poems, songs—left by the people who make history happen but who usually are left out of history books—women, workers, nonwhites. Zinn has written short introductions to the texts, which range in length from letters or poems of less than a page to entire speeches and essays that run several pages. Voices of a People’s History is a symphony of our nation’s original voices, rich in ideas and actions, the embodiment of the power of civil disobedience and dissent wherein lies our nation’s true spirit of defiance and resilience.
