Infinity and the Supermen
- Loren Berengere
- 2015-03-13
Author: Loren Berengere
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781499071634
Category: Philosophy
Page: 532
View: 993
Looking behind all forms of life to the concealed abode of ultimate conflict the new philosophy overthrows previous critical theory's attempts to clarify the relations among the disparate social struggles of our time in light of a new full unification. The new eros driving the patriarchal Supermen who journey to alternative possible worlds with counterparts that time-travel to the actual world and matriarchal Anti-Supermen who affirm life in the actual world moves from consciousness to world history whose concealed logic it finally reveals.Superman: War of the Supermen (2010-) #4
- James Robinson
- 2010-11-24
Author: James Robinson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: PKEY:T0870100045001
Category: Comics & Graphic Novels
Page: 24
View: 933
General Lane makes his last stand as the 100-Minute War reaches its bloody conclusion! What will happen to Mon-El, the Guardian, Steel and the other heroes who took Superman's place in Metropolis in his absence? Over two years in the making, the shocking ending will blow your mind!Creation of the Superman
- Raymond W. Bernard
- 1996-09
Author: Raymond W. Bernard
Publisher: Health Research Books
ISBN: 0787310034
Category:
Page: 92
View: 354
From natural dietetics and living the good life, the author takes us right through the mill, giving us the alpha and omega of that which is necessary to create a being who is spiritually, mentally and physically balanced. "The possibility of a woman livi.The Superman Syndrome--The Magic of Myth in The Pursuit of Power
- Gene N. Landrum
- 2005
Author: Gene N. Landrum
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9780595346974
Category: Psychology
Page: 248
View: 273
The Positive Mental Moxie of Myth for Personal Growth Joseph Campbell defined a myth as "a life-shaping image, a metaphor that creates a hero out of those who heed it." Author Dr. Gene Landrum takes Campbell's definition one step further by offering a variety of motivational techniques that will propel you to heroic success. Dr. Landrum describes the "superman syndrome" as a series of common behaviors that permit an otherwise average person to rise above the norm. He points out that some of the world's most renowned visionaries--Catherine the Great, Walt Disney, and Ian Fleming--did not conform to tradition because they modeled their behavior on heroic ideals and mythical mentors. Learn how to transform your life from ordinary to extraordinary by focusing on several key ideas: Chasing money is entropic and the path to the poorhouse Happiness is a side effect of being--never trying Romance only comes to those not trying to find romance Anxiety is a by-product of unrealistic expectations Breakdown leads to breakthrough Being stupid is the pathway to being smart Do you have the Superman Syndrome? Test yourself to find out!The Superman Handbook
- Scott Beatty
- 2006
Author: Scott Beatty
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594741131
Category: Social Science
Page: 188
View: 756
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's The Superman Handbook, arriving just in time for the June 2006 box office release of Superman Returns!It doesn't take super-powers to save the day, just superknowledge. This follow-up to the legendary Batman Handbook provides the tips, techniques and tricks of the trade to be the hero anywhere, at any time.The Superman Handbook offers practical information to perform Super Rescues of people falling through the air, give Super Aid to treat wounds and poisonings and use Super Skills to break down doors. All are illustrated with step-by-step images for easy use.The Idea of the Superman in the Plays of G.B. Shaw
- D.K. Singh
- 1999-03
Author: D.K. Singh
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
ISBN: 8171563902
Category:
Page: 104
View: 270
This Is An In-Depth Study Of Bernard Shaw S Concept Of The Superman, A Study Remarkable For Its Readability And Scholarly Treatment Of The Sub¬Ject Matter. Dr. Singh Is Deservedly A Well Known Author Distinguished For His Wide Reading In Indian And European Literary Traditions And Literatures, Particularly Of Modern Irish And English Literatures. He Is Not Oblivious Of Darwin, Bergson, Nietzsche Lamarck And Aurbindo, All Of Whom Have Treated This Concept In Their Own Style And Form, But Not In A Style More Pellucid Than Dr. Singh S. And It Is This Style That Makes This Book Not Only Profound But Also Exceedingly Readable By Scholars And Common Readers Alike. Shaw Was Indebted To Such Writers As Neitzsche For The Idea Of Superman. His Interest In Socialism Was A Result Of His Close Association With Sidney Webb. Such Ideas As These Have Been Lucidly Brought Out In The Pre¬Sent Book, Which Is A Storehouse Of Dispassionate And Balanced Informa¬Tion About Shaw. Those Interested In Perfecting Their Modus Criticus And Maturing Their Critical Sensibility Will Find This Book Extremely Useful.Shaping the Superman
- J A Mangan
- 2014-02-04
Author: J A Mangan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9781135296735
Category: Sports & Recreation
Page: 236
View: 504
This is a study of masculinity as a metaphor and especially of the muscular male body as a moral symbol. It explores the Nazi's preoccupation with the male body as an icon of political power, and the ideology and theories which propelled it.The Superman Project
- A. E. Roman
- 2010-08-03
Author: A. E. Roman
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429938234
Category: Fiction
Page: 304
View: 214
After a series of low-paying jobs, Chico Santana, PI, is living in his tiny office on 149th Street in the Bronx. He's in an absolutely foul mood when Pablo Sanchez and his mother drop in, seeking help for one of Chico's old childhood pals----the handsome and charismatic Joey Ventura. Chico has not seen Joey since Joey disappeared from St. Mary's Home for Boys, headed for Tahiti. He ended up, instead, on the island of TSP---The Superman Project. The Superman Project peddles German philosophy, Hinduism, and American comic book mythology as a method toward self-improvement, but its members are hiding more than a few secrets. The leader of TSP is a man named Father Ravi. One of his daughters, Gabby, who is also Joey's wife, is missing. Joey was accused by the TSP leaders of killing Gabby and has fled the police. Pablo and his mother insist he is innocent. Compelled to believe in his old friend, and by the promised payment of a very valuable Superman comic, Chico investigates the competing interests in the organization, falling for a beautiful suspect and trying to look out for a friend's troubled niece in the process. A. E. Roman brings New York City and its eccentric characters to life in this second in the original and energetic Chico Santana series.Superman and the Bible
- Nicholaus Pumphrey
- 2019-01-31
Author: Nicholaus Pumphrey
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9781476633886
Category: Religion
Page: 214
View: 797
In 1938, Superman debuted, jumping off the pages of Action Comics #1. In the cultural context of the Great Depression and World War II, the U.S. would see the rise of the superhero not only in comic books but in radio programs, animated cartoons and television shows. Superman forever changed one’s concept of the hero and became permanently engrained in both American and worldwide culture. This study explores the Man of Steel’s narrative as a fresh perspective on readings of the Bible—his character is reflected in such figures as Moses, Samson and Jesus. The author argues that if we read the Bible it can be said we are reading about Superman.Music for the Superman
- David Huckvale
- 2017-06-09
Author: David Huckvale
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9781476627113
Category: Music
Page: 232
View: 240
Friedrich Nietzsche regarded himself as the most musical philosopher—he played the piano, wrote his own compositions and espoused a philosophy encouraging all to dance for joy. Central to his life and his ideas were the music and personality of Richard Wagner, whom he both loved and loathed at different times of his life. Nietzsche had considerable influence on composers, many of whom employed Wagnerian sonorities to set his words and respond to his ideas. This book explores Nietzsche’s relationship with Wagner, the influence of his writings on the music of Strauss, Mahler, Delius, Scriabin, Busoni and others, his place in Thomas Mann’s critique of German Romantic music in the novel Doctor Faustus and his impact on 20th-century popular music.The Superman and His Words
- Rev. Dr. John Akinyemi
- 2022-12-06
Author: Rev. Dr. John Akinyemi
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 9781685707767
Category: Religion
Page: 67
View: 145
They didn't know that the quiet child who was growing up was the one whom it was said that all things were made through Him, and without Him, not anything was made that has been made; that in Him, not anything was made that has been made; and that in Him was life (Zoe); and that He was the light of men. The whole world has been expecting a superman. The first superman came as a root out of the dry ground. No one recognized Him. No one knew that God could manifest in the flesh. They didn't know that the logos of God, who had been with God and who was God (Proverb 8:22-30), could have been with them when they were still looking elsewhere. The world has not known that there is a superman in their midst today. They don't know that every new creation is a superman in the embryo and that all that embryo needs is to know what it is, what it can do, what the Father expects it to do, and what the Father has empowered it to be and to do in the world.The Superman Villains Quiz Book
- Wayne Wheelwright
- 2013-02-05
Author: Wayne Wheelwright
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 9781782346425
Category: Comics & Graphic Novels
Page: 32
View: 932
This book contains well over 100 questions on the villains that continue to plague Superman, from who created the characters to events throughout comics history.