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Author: G. N. Devy
Publisher: Orient Blackswan
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9788125013099
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis books is a sequel to After Amnesia, Dr Devy s Sahitya Akademi Award winning study. Of Many Heroes attempts to reconstruct the convention s of literary history in India prior to India s colonial encounter with the modern West. In some sections of the essay, the main focus is the mutual dependence of western literary history and cultural colonialism.
Author: Alan Levy
Publisher: Open Road Media
Published: 2015-09-29
Total Pages: 559
ISBN-13: 150402334X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA vivid description of the Russian-led invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 by Alan Levy, an American journalist who lived there from 1967 to 1971.
Author: David Devaney
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Published: 2015-02-27
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1612517935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSergeant Major Devaney’s They Were Heroes presents moving portraits of warriors who have not been fully celebrated. His stories recognize the heroism of those who fought in these deadly conflicts and placed their lives at risk to assure the safety of their fellow Marines. For these Marines, no Medal of Honor is enough for their bravery. Nonetheless, though not his main purpose, Devaney calls attention to the practice of awarding medals itself, that often these warriors received awards that were below what their deeds merited. No less disturbing is the revelation that medals were often awarded by rank, and not always by action. The lives presented in Devaney’s book call attention to the fact that many heroes of these deadly conflicts have gone unrecognized.
Author: J. Patrick Lewis
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2005-03-17
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 0803729251
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTwenty-one entertaining, thought-provoking poems chronicle the good that people have done in service of others. Bypassing those of mere fame, this striking collection is a celebration of such persons as Gandhi, Rosa Parks, teachers, a thirteen-year-old child-labor crusader, firefighters, Cesar Chavez, a feisty nun, and: . . . the valiant and the brave. Those simple people known by Two simple words: They gave. Each portrait includes an expressive illustration and additional factual material, and an eloquent afterword tells of Mr. Lewis's own childhood hero. This memorable book invites readers to explore the legacy of human generosity which lights the path for tomorrow's heroes.
Author: Scott T. Allison
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010-10-29
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0199831106
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAbraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Rick in Casablanca--why do we perceive certain people as heroes? What qualities do we see in them? What must they do to win our admiration? In Heroes, Scott T. Allison and George R. Goethals offer a stimulating tour of the psychology of heroism, shedding light on what heroism and villainy mean to most people and why heroes--both real people and fictional characters--are so vital to our lives. The book discusses a broad range of heroes, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino, Senator Ted Kennedy, and explorer Ernest Shackleton, plus villains such as Shakespeare's Iago. The authors highlight the Great Eight traits of heroes (smart, strong, selfless, caring, charismatic, resilient, reliable, and inspiring) and outline the mental models that we have of how people become heroes, from the underdog who defies great odds (David vs. Goliath) to the heroes who redeem themselves or who overcome adversity. Brimming with psychological insight, Heroes provides an illuminating look at heroes--and into our own minds as well.
Author: Joseph Campbell
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 107
ISBN-13: 0586085718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA study of heroism in the myths of the world - an exploration of all the elements common to the great stories that have helped people make sense of their lives from the earliest times. It takes in Greek Apollo, Maori and Jewish rites, the Buddha, Wotan, and the bothers Grimm's Frog-King.
Author: Mrs. Lang
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 1933184132
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrue stories and legends about the saints.
Author: Crispin Boyer
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781426325540
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShares facts and anecdotes about men who are heroes and role models, from Abraham Lincoln and Robert Gould Shaw to Jesse Owens and Neil Armstrong.
Author: Richard Peck
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2008-10-16
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1440652570
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDavy Bowman’s dad looks forward to Halloween more than a kid, and Davy’s brother, Bill, flies B-17s. Davy adores these two heroes and tries his best to follow their lead, especially now. World War II has invaded Davy’s homefront boyhood. Bill has joined up, breaking their dad’s heart. It’s an intense, confusing time, and one that will spur Davy to grow up in a hurry. This is one of Richard Peck’s finest novels—a tender, unforgettable portrait of the World War II home front and a family’s enduring love.
Author: Dave Jackson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2004-10
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 0842334858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReaders will discover the remarkable stories of those who have suffered for the cause of Christ throughout the course of history. This volume reveals what inspired the great heroes of faith and drove them to give their all.
