The Superhero Blockbuster: Adaptation, Style, and Meaning builds an innovative framework for analyzing one of the most prominent genres in twenty-first-century Hollywood. In combining theories of adaptation with close textual analysis, James C. Taylor provides a set of analytical tools with which to undertake nuanced exploration of superhero blockbusters’ meanings. This deep understanding of the films attends to historical, sociopolitical, and industrial contexts and also illumina...

This is the beginning story of a young gay man looking for love and adventure in equal measure. He finds both but not in the way he was expecting, but that's how life is at times. Drake Charles Taylor is a recent college grad trying to make his way as a private-lesson teacher in Miami when he meets the love of his life in actor Jason Branton. They have a whirlwind romance and also get thrust into a quest in a whole new dimension where dragons are real. Staying together will be hard, but Dr...

This is a fictionalized, but reverent story of the Christ. And it is the story of James, the brother of the Lord. It is based on the life of the two men and those around them as recorded in the Holy Bible. It contains a blending of the history, geography, religion politics and culture that surrounded and influenced the lives of Jesus, James and others. The beliefs and customs of the Jewish people and the teaching of Jesus are set against a backdrop of the politics of the time.

A storm is coming! A political, economic and religious storm of such proportions as never seen before. Out of the storm, a man will rise to power, establish the Mark of the Beast, and persecute the Church. The time to prepare for a storm is before it arrives! Have you ever asked yourself, "What is God's Plan for the Church " "How will I know the Mark of the Beast when it comes " "What can I do to prepare " Are you ready for the storm What will be your response Will you be ready; or will yo...

Difficult times lie ahead for the world and for the church. The Book of Revelation tells about that time; and about the final struggle between the church and the evil of the world. Revelation 7x7 looks at the Book of Revelation as a series of seven visions folded into one, each with its own story to tell. The seven visions within the Revelation speak of the signs of the times, define the church, and describe God's plan for his people in the time of the end. In Revelation 7x7, the real Mark...

Although several U.S. and European airlines have started providing human factors training to their maintenance personnel, the academic community (some 300 academic programs in the United States and several others in Europe and Asia) has not yet started offering formal human factors education to maintenance students. The highly respected authors strongly believe in incorporating the human factors principles in aviation maintenance. This is the first of two volumes providing effective behavi...

In "A Memoir of Thomas C. James, M. D," Hugh Lenox Hodge masterfully chronicles the life and contributions of a significant yet often overlooked figure in medicine. Hodge employs a biographical narrative interwoven with elements of reflective prose, capturing not only James' professional milestones but also the nuanced context of 19th-century medical practice. The memoir is rich with anecdotes that highlight James' character and dedication, placing him within the broader framework of medic...

A definitive guide to BMW's high-performance classic coupes, tracking their rising success from 1965 to 1989. After the doldrums of the post-war years, BMW had felt the need for a flagship grand touring coupe. The 507 of the late 1950s and the 3200 CS that replaced it in the early 1960s may not have made much money for the company, but they were a reminder of its aspirations. Then in 1964, a striking new coupe emerged from the building blocks of the latest saloon car range. The 2000 and 20...

Do you like it when terrible things happen to bad people? Of course! Who doesn’t? But it does not happen often enough, so fiction needs to step in to correct the imbalance. In this anthology, poetic justice takes place in a variety of unpleasant, satisfying ways. Innocent characters get sucked into the grinder too, but remember it is okay not to feel bad for them, because deep down they probably had it coming... And also they’re not real.The stories in here are both humorous and sh...

Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.But when you’re smaller than everyone e...

Captain J.C. Bowen-Colthurst, originally from Cork, served with the British Army in the Boer War, in Tibet and in the Great War. Having been wounded, he returned to Ireland and was caught up in the 1916 rebellion where he was responsible for the deaths of six unarmed civilians, including the pacifist Francis Sheehy Skeffington. The resulting outrage was one of the key factors in turning the tide of Irish public opinion towards independence. Having been tried for murder, he was deemed 'guil...

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Whispers of the Holy Spirit: Unveiling the Power of Prayer.' This captivating Christian audiobook invites listeners to delve deeper into the connection between prayer and the Holy Spirit. Discover the profound impact of fervent supplication on personal growth and spiritual awakening. Each chapter unravels the divine whispers that guide us towards a closer walk with God, offering insights that resonate with the soul. Whether you're seeking solace, gu...