The Inkwell
The Inkwell

Author: Tim Brown

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-07-16

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1666730394

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An unlikely souvenir from the American Revolution becomes the unusual focal point of a spur-of-the-moment fly-fishing trip. The coveted relic, an inkwell, spirals from a casual topic of conversation into a wondrous curiosity, a reason for family introspection and a backdrop for a lifelong struggle with faith. Fly fishing is the shared and spirited high ground for four long-time friends. Their playful banter about those differences runs throughout this tale with good-humored purpose, until a surprising event sends their attention in a new direction, The Inkwell celebrates family connections current and ancestral. If Grandfather Reed hadn’t escaped from British captivity in 1777, this 21st-century tale could not be told.

Out of the Inkwell
Out of the Inkwell

Author: Richard Fleischer

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 2005-06-24

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0813172098

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Max Fleischer (1883–1972) was for years considered Walt Disney’s only real rival in the world of cartoon animation. The man behind the creation of such legendary characters as Betty Boop and the animation of Popeye the Sailor and Superman, Fleischer asserted himself as a major player in the development of Hollywood entertainment. Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution is a vivid portrait of the life and world of a man who shaped the look of cartoon animation. Also interested in technical innovation, Fleischer invented the rotoscope—a device that helped track live action and allowed his cartoons to revolutionize the way animated characters appeared and moved on-screen. In the 1920s, Fleischer created a series of “Out of the Inkwell” films, which led to a deal with Paramount. Their character KoKo the Clown introduced new animation effects by growing out of Fleischer’s pen on-screen. As the sound revolution hit film, the studio produced shorts featuring the characters interacting with songs and with the now-famous bouncing ball that dances across lyrics projected on the screen. Max Fleischer’s story is also one of a creative genius struggling to fit in with the changing culture of golden age cinema. Out of the Inkwell captures the twists and turns, the triumphs and disappointments, and most of all the breathless energy of a life vibrantly lived in the world of animation magic.

Of Mice and Magic
Of Mice and Magic

Author: Leonard Maltin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1987-12-01

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 0452259932

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Whether you’re seeking movie gifts or something for the history buffs in your life, this comprehensive guide to animation and cartoons has it all. In this one-of-a-kind definitive history of American animated cartoons, renowned film critic and historian Leonard Maltin presents the most extensive filmography on cartoons ever compiled. In this revised and updated edition of Of Mice and Magic, Leonard Maltin not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielberg’s An American Tail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin’s many fans up to date on the work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation. Drawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industry’s principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others. In all, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana.

The Earl's Scandalous Wife
The Earl's Scandalous Wife

Author: Ruth Ann Nordin

Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin

Published: 2014-01-21

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13:

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Finally, Season after Season of not being able to secure a wife, Lord Clement’s life is changed for the better when a beautiful stranger kisses him. Now he has a wife who has it all: beauty, passion, and excitement. What more could a gentleman want? Miss Paula Leighton has to do something before her brother marries her off to a drunk duke who wants nothing more than to use her to get an heir. So when she sees Perry Ambrose, the Lord of Clement, she takes the opportunity to escape, causing a scandal that forces his hand. And the scheme works. She no longer has to marry the duke. But it’s not over. Thanks to her tainted past, her newfound love with Perry is threatened when her brother comes back into her life. Can she protect Perry from finding out the truth or will her brother get the upper hand? Books in the Marriage by Scandal Series: Book 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Wife Book 2: A Most Unsuitable Earl Book 3: His Reluctant Lady Book 4: The Earl's Scandalous Wife

The Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp
The Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp

Author: Sheila Canby

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2014-04-29

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0300194544

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"The publication of this book commemorates the one thousandth anniversary of the completion of the Shahnama, the Persian national epic, which was written down in more than 50,000 couplets by the poet Firdausi. It also celebrates the most lavishly illustrated version of this text, a manuscript produced for the Safavid Shah Tahmasp, who ruled Iran from 1524 to 1576"--Director's Foreword, p. 7.

Flutter in 7 Days
Flutter in 7 Days

Author: Ipsi Patro

Publisher: BPB Publications

Published: 2024-06-26

Total Pages: 569

ISBN-13: 9355516096

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The best place to start your journey toward becoming a full-fledged Flutter developer KEY FEATURES ● Master essential Flutter widgets and styling techniques to write clean and reusable code. ● Build functional apps with data fetching and navigation. ● Integrate Firebase for user authentication and data storage. DESCRIPTION Flutter in 7 Days is a comprehensive guide to mastering Flutter, the cross-platform mobile development framework that allows developers to build stunning Android and iOS apps from a single codebase. This book will teach you everything you need to know about Flutter and Dart, which is the language behind Flutter. Starting from scratch, you will learn the fundamentals of Dart programming, followed by a deep dive into Flutter's versatile widgets and state management techniques. Each chapter is designed to build your skills progressively, enabling you to create responsive and interactive user interfaces. You will also explore how to connect your app to the web with network calls and JSON parsing, navigate between different screens, and integrate Firebase for powerful features like user authentication and data storage in Firestore and managing app state efficiently. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to develop any mobile app using Flutter. This book not only covers the technical aspects but also provides practical insights and tips to enhance your productivity. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Build and run Flutter applications on both Android and iOS. ● Understand Dart programming fundamentals for Flutter development. ● Create responsive and interactive user interfaces with Flutter widgets. ● Implement state management for maintaining the app state efficiently. ● Fetch and display data from the internet using REST APIs. ● Integrate Firebase for authentication, database, and notifications. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone who would like to build a cross-platform iOS and Android mobile app using one programming language is welcome; no prior programming knowledge is required. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started with Flutter and Dart 2. Basic Programming Concepts 3. First Flutter App 4. Flutter Widgets 5. Prep Up with Advanced Flutter 6. Fetch Data from Internet 7. Firebase Integration to Flutter App 8. Miscellaneous

Normative Subjects
Normative Subjects

Author: Meir Dan-Cohen

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0199985219

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Normative Subjects alludes to the fields of morality and law, as well as to the entities, self and collectivity, addressed by these clusters of norms. The book explores connections between the two. The conception of self that informs this book is the joint product of two multifaceted philosophical strands, the constructivist and the hermeneutical. Various schools of thought view human beings as self creating: by pursuing our goals and promoting our projects, and so while abiding by the various norms that guide us in these endeavors, we also determine human identity. The result is an emphasis on a reciprocal relationship between law and morality on the one side and the composition and boundaries of the self on the other. In what medium does this self creation take place, and who exactly is the "we" engaged in it? The answer suggested by the hermeneutical tradition provides the book with its second main theme. Like plays and novels, human beings are constituted by meaning, and these meanings vary in their level of abstraction. Self creation is a matter of fixing and elaborating these meanings at different levels of abstraction: the individual, the collective, and the universal. A key implication of this picture, explored in the book, is a conception of human dignity as accruing to us qua authors of the values and norms by which we define our selves individually and collectively.

Beyond Horizons
Beyond Horizons

Author: Gopal Kumar

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-04-22

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13:

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Embark on an enchanting journey with “Beyond Horizons: Verses of Adventure,” a mesmerizing poetry collection that captures the essence of wanderlust and the thrill of exploration. Within the pages of this evocative anthology, readers will discover 100 poems that traverse the landscapes of travel, unveiling the beauty and excitement that lie beyond the familiar horizons. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, each poem paints a tapestry of destinations – from bustling cities to serene natural wonders – inviting readers to join the poet on a quest for self-discovery and awe-inspiring encounters. The verses resonate with the universal longing for adventure, offering a poetic passport to unexplored territories and a celebration of the transformative power of the journey. “Beyond Horizons” is more than a collection of poems; it is a symphony of emotions that delves into the connections between traveler and terrain, exploring the profound impact of exploration on the soul. As readers traverse the poetic landscapes, they will find themselves amidst the hustle of foreign streets, beneath starlit skies, and atop majestic peaks. Whether you are a seasoned explorer or an armchair adventurer, “Beyond Horizons: Verses of Adventure” invites you to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary and to embrace the spirit of adventure that resides within us all. Let these verses be your guide as you navigate the uncharted realms of the heart and find inspiration in the boundless possibilities that await those who dare to explore