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Author: Janet Foster
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003-09-02
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1134973950
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Villians" provides a rare insight into local and family traditions of petty crime. It looks at attitudes to crime and law enforcement, and the relationship of those attitudes to the culture in which they are expressed. This book should be of interest to students and teachers in police studies, ethnomethodology and women's studies.
Author: Shawn Peters
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2022-01-18
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 0063047691
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPacked with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable Logan Foster from debut author Shawn Peters shows that sometimes being a hero is just about being yourself. Logan Foster has pretty much given up on the idea of ever being adopted. It could have something to with his awkward manner, his photographic memory, or his affection for reciting curious facts, but whatever the cause, Logan and his “PP’s” (prospective parents) have never clicked. Then everything changes when Gil and Margie arrive. Although they aren’t exactly perfect themselves—Gil has the punniest sense of humor and Margie’s cooking would have anyone running for the hills—they genuinely seem to care. But it doesn’t take Logan long to notice some very odd things about them. They are out at all hours, they never seem to eat, and there’s a part of the house that is protected by some pretty elaborate security. No matter what Logan could have imagined, nothing prepared him for the truth: His PP’s are actually superheroes, and they’re being hunted down by dastardly forces. Logan’s found himself caught in the middle in a massive battle and the very fate of the world may hang in the balance. Will Logan be able to find a way to save the day and his new family? 2024 Illinois Bluestem Reader's Choice Award Nominee
Author: Disney Storybook Artists
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr.
Published: 2012-05-30
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 1600582613
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents step-by-step instructions on how to draw famous Disney villains, and includes information on tools and materials and drawing exercises.
Author: Janet Foster
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 0415025680
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBased on participant observation and extended interviews, Foster (research officer, London School of Economics) looks at attitudes toward crime and law enforcement in the (London) community, and the relationship of those attitudes to the culture in which they are expressed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Claire Keegan
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 2022-11-01
Total Pages: 73
ISBN-13: 0802160158
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
Author: Kaye Gibbons
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Published: 2012-10-17
Total Pages: 165
ISBN-13: 1616203080
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Filled with lively humor, compassion, and intimacy." —Alice Hoffman, The New York Times Book Review "When I was little I would think of ways to kill my daddy." With that opening sentence we enter the childhood world of one of the most appealing young heroines in contemporary fiction. Her courage, her humor, and her wisdom are unforgettable as she tells her own story with stunning honesty and insight. An Oprah Book Club selection, this powerful novel has become an American classic. Winner of the American Academy of Arts and Letters' Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction and the Ernest Hemingway Foundation's Citation for Fiction.
Author: Shannon Messenger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2012-10-02
Total Pages: 512
ISBN-13: 1442445955
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA New York Times bestselling series A USA TODAY bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series In this riveting series opener, a telepathic girl must figure out why she is the key to her brand-new world before the wrong person finds the answer first. Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds. No one knows her secret—at least, that’s what she thinks… But the day Sophie meets Fitz, a mysterious (and adorable) boy, she learns she’s not alone. He’s a Telepath too, and it turns out the reason she has never felt at home is that, well…she isn’t. Fitz opens Sophie’s eyes to a shocking truth, and she is forced to leave behind her family for a new life in a place that is vastly different from what she has ever known. But Sophie still has secrets, and they’re buried deep in her memory for good reason: The answers are dangerous and in high-demand. What is her true identity, and why was she hidden among humans? The truth could mean life or death—and time is running out.
Author: Elizabeth Baker
Publisher:
Published: 1913
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribed in 'The Player's Library' as a "domestic drama". Conflict between settling down "safely" and taking risks to live a little. Period contemporary with publication date.
Author: Eric San Juan
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2013-08-08
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 0810887762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe films of Alfred Hitchcock are appreciated for a variety of reasons, including the many memorable villains who menace the protagonists. Unlike so many of cinema’s wrongdoers, the Hitchcock villain was often a complex individual with a nuanced personality and neuroses the common person might not be able to relate to, but could at least understand. If such figures did not always elicit sympathy from the audience, they still possessed characteristics that were oddly appealing. And frequently, viewers found them more likable than the heroes and heroines whom they victimized. In Hitchcock’s Villains: Murderers, Maniacs, and Mother Issues, authors Eric San Juan and Jim McDevitt explore a number of themes that form the foundation of villainy in Hitchcock’s long and acclaimed career. The authors also provide a detailed look at some of the director’s most noteworthy villains and examine how these characters were often central to the enjoyment of Hitchcock’s best films. Whether discussing Uncle Charlie in Shadow of a Doubt or Norman Bates in Psycho, the authors consider what attracted Hitchcock to such characters in the first place and why they endure as screen icons. Intended for both casual and ardent fans of Hitchcock, this book offers insight into what makes villainous characters tick. While serious students will appreciate observations in Hitchcock’s Villains that will enhance their study of cinema technique and writing, general fans of the director will simply enjoy delving further into the minds of their favorite villains.
Author: Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr
Published: 2018-07-17
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781633226784
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis new edition features your favorite classic villains—including Captain Hook, Cruella De Vil, Jafar, and Maleficent—as well as new characters from Cinderella, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Frozen, Brave, Moana, and more. Disney villains, though not the heroes who have captured our hearts, are characters we love to hate. We've cheered on our heroes to conquer these “baddest of the bad,” whether it’s Cruella De Vil from 101 Dalmatians, the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, or Captain Hook from Peter Pan. In Learn to Draw Disney Villains, celebrate the rottenest, most wretched, and most memorable villains in Disney lore by learning to draw them step by step. Professional Disney artists provide drawing tips to show even beginning artists how to capture, with just a drawing pencil, the incredible personalities and sinister styles of these purveyors of evil. Learn to draw more than 35 Disney villains—a wicked queen, an evil stepmother, a dark sorcerer, a devious strawberry-scented bear, and more—from such favorite Disney and Disney•Pixar films as Toy Story, Cars, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen, among others. In this book, after an introduction to art tools and materials, a series of drawing exercises invites artists to warm up and learn a few basic drawing techniques. Then the real fun begins! The easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the drawing process; each step builds upon the last until the character is complete! You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Learn to Draw Disney Villains, and flip to the character you want to draw. You’ll draw the basic shapes shown in step one, and move on to step two, step three, and keep going! The new lines in each step are shown in blue, so you’ll know exactly what to draw. After adding all the details in each step, darken the lines you want to keep and erase the rest. Finally, add color to your Disney villain drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. So grab a pencil, some paper, and a copy of Learn to Draw Disney Villains, and start drawing your favorite Disney villains step-by-step!
