Untaming Girlhoods

Untaming Girlhoods

Author: Cristina Santos

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-03-31

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0429958277

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This is an interdisciplinary examination of depictions of girlhoods through a comparative study of foundational fairy tales revised and reimagined in popular narrative, film, and television adaptations. The success of franchises such as The Hunger Games, Twilight and Divergence have re-presented the young heroine as an empowered female, and often a warrior hero in her own right. Through a selection of popular culture touchstones this empowerment is questioned as a manipulation of feminist ideals of equality and a continuation of the traditional vision of female awakening centering on issues of personal choice, agency, physical violence, purity, and beauty. By investigating re-occurring storytelling frameworks and archetypes, Untaming Girlhoods examines different portrayals of girlhoods in the 20th- and 21st-century Anglo-American cultural imaginary that configure modern girlhoods, beyond the fairy-tale princess or the damsel in distress, into refigurations that venture away from the well-trodden path for a new breakaway path to authentic selfhood. This will be a useful and enlightening text for students and researchers in Girlhood Studies, Gender Studies, Film Studies, Popular Culture and Media Studies.


Rise of the she wolf

Rise of the she wolf

Author: Meike Snoeijs

Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited

Published: 2023-09-15

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13:

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Vanessa has known a hard and lonely life. Born with eyes as light as the moon reflection itself many believe her to be cursed by the Moon Goddess. Her life drastically changes when she is chosen to work for the mighty Italian wolf pack run by Alpha Don Lorenzo. Sucked into a world of violence, crime, and male privilege, Vanessa realizes she is done being the lowest of the pack. She decides it is time for the world to feel the power of the She-Wolf.


A Beta's Regret

A Beta's Regret

Author: Beth Jackson

Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited

Published: 2023-12-04

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13:

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Jake is Midnight Forest Pack's Beta, incredibly popular and handsome, always surrounded by friends, and is successful in business and as his role in pack as Beta. Yet part of his life feels incomplete. Seeing all of his friends settled down with their mates and now having children, Jake can't help but wonder where he went wrong or think if he will forever be alone. Avoidance seems to be the best tactic, and Jake pushes himself harder into work, where an unexpected encounter at a business meeting gets his heart racing and turns his life upside down. Rose, this seemingly perfect, beautiful fated mate of his, has somewhat of an unusual reaction to meeting her mate. Are you meant to be doing your best to avoid your new mate? Or be keeping secrets from him? Not to mention Rose comes from the other side of the world and plans to head home as soon as she can, with promises of keeping in touch, and working things out with time and space. Jake is just happy to finally have his mate, and willing to do all he can to have her by his side. Would Jake be willing to leave all he knows for fate? Or could it be the moon goddess made a mistake, and Jake is better off alone? Or is there a better match out there for him?


Essays in Twentieth-century New Mexico History

Essays in Twentieth-century New Mexico History

Author: Judith Boyce DeMark

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780826314833

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This volume supplements the standard accounts of New Mexico history and will reward readers seeking to understand the complex nature of contemporary New Mexico.


Alaska Ranger Training

Alaska Ranger Training

Author: LT. COL. DAVID K. SWENDIMAN

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-07-14

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1387926969

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Alaska Ranger training Field Manual Exploring discovering and sharing the beauty mystery and wildness of Alaska and Hawaii.


Hudson, Ohio

Hudson, Ohio

Author: Jane Ann Turzillo

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780738520049

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The history of Hudson began in 1795 when David Hudson and five business partners anted up $12,900 for Township 4 Range 10 of the Connecticut Western Reserve, in what is now Northeast Ohio. On June 26, 1799, after traveling two months through the wilderness, he and his small party landed in the Western Reserve. The story moves to establishing churches, schools, businesses, and the Western Reserve College, known as the "Yale of the West." The fiery John Brown and the Underground Railroad figure prominently in the history of Hudson. Hudson flourished until a series of misfortunes took their toll. Plans for the Clinton Air Line Railroad collapsed, the college relocated to Cleveland, the Fire of 1892 destroyed an entire block of businesses along Main Street, and the only bank in town suddenly closed its doors with people's life savings. Saddened by the deterioration of his hometown, wealthy coal magnate James W. Ellsworth outlined a plan to restore Hudson as a "model town" and put his vast financial resources to work. Hudson rebounded with a new spirit and has since thrived.


The Anomaly Crystal

The Anomaly Crystal

Author: Jamie Martin

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 1499094299

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The outcome from a destined great war between humans and creatures will be decided by the courage and emotions of a few honourable and worthy individuals. Raven is the last blood line descendent from the greatest wizard known as Grackle, and he has found himself living in a time of endless uncertainty, magic and sorcery between the humans and a terrifying creature race residing upon the mysterious Planet of Phoenix. Significant emotional elements, bravery, hatred and love are the fundamental factors for either the humans or the creatures surviving existence during this epic adventure.


Once Upon A Time: Behind the Magic - Companion to the Hit TV Show

Once Upon A Time: Behind the Magic - Companion to the Hit TV Show

Author: Neil Edwards

Publisher: Titan Comics

Published: 2016-02-17

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1785856774

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Once Upon A Time is one of the most original and exciting shows on television, combining fairy tale magic with real world drama and appealing to audiences of all ages around the world. In this official companion to the hit show, you can go behind the magic, discovering everything that goes into the making of the enchanting series. The show¡¯s stars, Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard), Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan), Lana Parrilla (the Evil Queen/Regina Mills), Robert Carlyle (Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold), Josh Dallas (Prince Charming/David Nolan), Jared Gilmore (Henry Mills), Emilie de Ravin (Belle), Colin O¡¯Donoghue (Captain Hook), and Meghan Ory (Red Riding Hood/Ruby), talk about portraying characters who are both classic and new. Plus, the show¡¯s producers, writers and behind-the-scenes wizards share their secrets about creating the magical episodes you see on screen, including production art and sketches. Magic is coming!