I Find Your Lack Of Faith Disturbing

Author : A. D. Jameson
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374717079
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing written by A. D. Jameson and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Funny, incisive, and timely ... Jameson does for geeks what geek culture does for its superheroes: he takes them seriously, respects their power, and refuses to hide his deep affection." —Lawrence Kasdan, co-screenwriter of The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, and Solo: A Star Wars Story In I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, A. D. Jameson takes geeks and non-geeks alike on a surprising and insightful journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero franchises that now dominate pop culture. Walking us through the rise of geekdom from its underground origins to the top of the box office and bestseller lists, Jameson takes in franchises like The Lord of the Rings, Guardians of the Galaxy, Harry Potter, Star Trek, and, in particular, Star Wars—as well as phenomena like fan fiction, cosplay, and YouTube parodies. Along the way, he blasts through the clichés surrounding geek culture: that its fans are mindless consumers who will embrace all things Spider-Man or Batman, regardless of quality; or that the popularity and financial success of Star Wars led to the death of ambitious filmmaking. A lifelong geek, Jameson shines a new light on beloved classics, explaining the enormous love (and hate) they are capable of inspiring in fan and non-fan alike, while exploding misconceptions as to how and why they were made. I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing tells the story of how the geeks have inherited the earth.

Author : A. D. Jameson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0374537364
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing written by A. D. Jameson and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A. D. Jameson celebrates the triumph of geekdom in I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, an insightful and irreverent journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero pop-culture cinematic icons whose legions of fans have put them at the top of the box office over and over. Star Wars, Marvel superheroes, The Lord of the Rings--properties that were once supposedly the domain of socially maladroit youth have become mainstream entertainment, enjoyed by enormous audiences and by more than a few film critics too. But there are those commentators who have decried the way in which serious adult cinema has seemingly vanished, with Hollywood dominated by mindless kiddie fare such as tent-pole-event movies, franchises, and endless remakes and reboots.As a lifelong geek, A. D. Jameson blasts through the clichés that have always surrounded pop-culture phenomena: that fans are mindless followers who will embrace all things Spider-Man, regardless of quality; or that the popularity and financial success of nerd cinema represents the death of ambitious film-making. Instead, he makes a case for why genre films are worthy of serious critical attention--and shares his thoughts on where their true flaws lie.Shining a new light on beloved classics, and exploding misconceptions as to their historical and intellectual value, I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing explores how the geek inherited the earth.

Author : Max Brooks
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1640120793
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strategy Strikes Back written by Max Brooks and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most successful film franchise of all time, Star Wars thrillingly depicts an epic multigenerational conflict fought a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. But the Star Wars saga has as much to say about successful strategies and real-life warfare waged in our own time and place. Strategy Strikes Back brings together over thirty of today's top military and strategic experts, including generals, policy advisors, seasoned diplomats, counterinsurgency strategists, science fiction writers, war journalists, and ground‑level military officers, to explain the strategy and the art of war by way of the Star Wars films. Each chapter of Strategy Strikes Back provides a relatable, outside‑the‑box way to simplify and clarify the complexities of modern military conflict. A chapter on the case for planet building on the forest moon of Endor by World War Z author Max Brooks offers a unique way to understand our own sustained engagement in war-ravaged societies such as Afghanistan. Another chapter on the counterinsurgency waged by Darth Vader against the Rebellion sheds light on the logic behind past military incursions in Iraq. Whether using the destruction of Alderaan as a means to explore the political implications of targeting civilians, examining the pivotal decisions made by Yoda and the Jedi Council to differentiate strategic leadership in theory and in practice, or considering the ruthlessness of Imperial leaders to explain the toxicity of top-down leadership in times of war and battle, Strategy Strikes Back gives fans of Star Wars and aspiring military minds alike an inspiring and entertaining means of understanding many facets of modern warfare. It is a book as captivating and enthralling as Star Wars itself.

Author : Christian Blauvelt
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465484876
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars Be More Vader written by Christian Blauvelt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move from apprentice to master with assertiveness advice from the Star Wars™ galaxy's most powerful leaders, including Darth Vader, Palpatine, and Supreme Leader Snoke. Negotiating the workplace can be an impossible task, especially if that workplace is a towering, all-powerful force intent on taking over the galaxy. Whether your day-to-day work involves developing plans to build the Death Star, building a rebellion, or simply trying to make the printer work, the leaders of the Star Wars universe offer essential guidance on how to assertively deal with common professional pitfalls. Find out how to get a promotion, beat the competition, manage difficult employees, and move from intern to CEO with top tips from Star Wars: Be More Vader and the most powerful villains in the Star Wars movies. The perfect gift for colleagues and friends alike, Star Wars: Be More Vader is a tongue-in-cheek guide on how to advance your career, featuring favourite moments from the Star Wars series alongside hilarious advice and iconic, inspirational Star Wars quotes. © & TM 2018 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

Author : Peter, Rollins
Publisher : Paraclete Press
ISBN 13 : 1612610714
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How (Not) to Speak of God written by Peter, Rollins and published by Paraclete Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought, Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the “emerging church” offers a singular, unprecedented message of transformation that has the potential to revolutionize the theological and moral architecture of Western Christianity. How (not) to Speak of God sets out to explore the theory and praxis of this contemporary expression of faith. Rollins offers a clear exploration of this embryonic movement and provides key resources for those involved in communities that are conversant with, and seeking to minister effectively to, the needs of a postmodern world. “Here in pregnant bud is the rose, the emerging new configuration, of a Christianity that is neither Roman nor Protestant, neither Eastern nor monastic; but rather is the re-formation of all of them. Here, in pregnant bud, is third-millennium Christendom.” —Phyllis Tickle “I am a raving fan of the book you are holding. I loved reading it. I have already begun widely recommending it. Reading it did good for my mind and for my soul. It helped me understand my own spiritual journey more clearly, and it gave me a sense of context for the work I’m involved in. In fact, I would say this is one of the two or three most rewarding books of theology I have read in ten years.” —Brian McLaren, from the Foreword

Author : George Lucas
Publisher : Random House Worlds
ISBN 13 : 030779573X
Total Pages : 870 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars Trilogy written by George Lucas and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke Skywalker dreamed of adventures out among the stars and alien worlds. But when he intercepted a message from a beautiful captive princess, he got more than he had bargained for—and that was how the adventure of his life began. . . .

Author : Black Experimental Theatre
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1491784547
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Best Plays from the Strawberry One-Act Festival Volume Eight written by Black Experimental Theatre and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOOTHOLD by Patrick J. Lennon. A goofy Mary Poppins-ish nurse treats a shy man with an ingrown toenail and a broken heart. WRITERS RETREAT by Samantha Ciavarella. Things get messy when youre the subject of your own story. Two friends/lovers/writers realize quickly that they cannot have their cake and eat it too. A SONG A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY by Freddy Valle. A play about an ailment so embarrassing, you wouldnt tell your Mom about it. Say Aahhh. WHERES THE REST OF ME? By David E. Tolchinsky. A screenwriter wrestles with his relationship to Spalding Gray, his psychiatrist father and the classic movie, Kings Row. A dark and funny journey through movies, monologues and mental illness. KIDS THESE DAYS by Rachel Robyn Wagner. Like the Brady Bunch . . . Only with drugs, alcohol, sex, and most of all honesty. HOPELESS, IRRESISTIBLE by Keaton Weiss. Two strangers meet at a mysterious train station in an ambiguous afterlife. Other plays include: HOMECARE by Phoebe Farber, THE EXIT INTERVIEW by Betsy Kagen & MK Walsh, PAULA'S VISITOR by Keith Filangieri and ABRAMOVIC by Kory French. As middle America continues with its economic struggles, a MOMA visiting Midwestern twenty-something tries to understand the monetary value of high-art, grounding his friend in the process.

Author : Kevin S. Decker
Publisher : Open Court
ISBN 13 : 0812697014
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars and Philosophy written by Kevin S. Decker and published by Open Court. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Star Wars films continue to revolutionize science fiction, creating new standards for cinematographic excellence, and permeating popular culture around the world. The films feature many complex themes ranging from good versus evil and moral development and corruption to religious faith and pragmatism, forgiveness and redemption, and many others. The essays in this volume tackle the philosophical questions from these blockbuster films including: Was Anakin predestined to fall to the Dark Side? Are the Jedi truly role models of moral virtue? Why would the citizens and protectors of a democratic Republic allow it to descend into a tyrannical empire? Is Yoda a peaceful Zen master or a great warrior, or both? Why is there both a light and a dark side of the Force? Star Wars and Philosophy ponders the depths of these subjects and asks what it truly means to be mindful of the "living force."

Author : Brother Yun
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1598563920
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Heavenly Man written by Brother Yun and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Heavenly Man" tells the true story of Liu Zhenying, also known as Brother Yun, who, for the past 30 years, has committed himself to bringing the gospel of Christ to all of China. Imprisoned, tortured, and separated from his family for his beliefs, Brother Yun shares his story.

Author : Jason T. Eberl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119038073
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy written by Jason T. Eberl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does it take faith to be a Jedi? Are droids capable of thought? Should Jar Jar Binks be held responsible for the rise of the Empire? Presenting entirely new essays, no aspect of the myth and magic of George Lucas’s creation is left philosophically unexamined in The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. The editors of the original Star Wars and Philosophy strike back in this Ultimate volume that encompasses the complete Star Wars universe Presents the most far-reaching examination of the philosophy behind Star Wars – includes coverage of the entire film catalogue to date as well as the Expanded Universe of novels, comics, television series, games and toys Provides serious explorations into the deeper meaning of George Lucas’s philosophically rich creation Topics explored include the moral code of bounty-hunter favourite Boba Fett, Stoicism and the Jedi Order, the nature of the Dark Side, Anakin and Achilles in a nihilism face-off, feminism and being chained to a giant slug, cloning, de-extinction, fatherhood, Wookiees, loyalty, betrayal, guardians, republics, tyrants, terrorism, civic duty, friendship, family, and more! Publishing in time for the global release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015 – hotly anticipated to become the first film to top $3 billion in worldwide box office sales