The Fandom Of The Operator
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The Fandom Of The Operator
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Author : Robert Rankin
language : en
Publisher: Flamingo
Release Date : 2002
The Fandom Of The Operator written by Robert Rankin and has been published by Flamingo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Humorous stories categories.
Gary Cheese is 19 and works for British Telecom as an operator. His hobbies include watching TV, walking his dog, going down to the pub, and attempting to re-animate the dead.
The Sacred In Fantastic Fandom
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Author : Carole M. Cusack
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-04-23
The Sacred In Fantastic Fandom written by Carole M. Cusack and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-23 with Religion categories.
To the casual observer, similarities between fan communities and religious believers are difficult to find. Religion is traditional, institutional, and serious; whereas fandom is contemporary, individualistic, and fun. Can the robes of nuns and priests be compared to cosplay outfits of Jedi Knights and anime characters? Can travelling to fan conventions be understood as pilgrimages to the shrines of saints? These new essays investigate fan activities connected to books, film, and online games, such as Harry Potter-themed weddings, using The Hobbit as a sacred text, and taking on heroic roles in World of Warcraft. Young Muslim women cosplayers are brought into conversation with Chaos magicians who use pop culture tropes and characters. A range of canonical texts, such as Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Sherlock--are examined in terms of the pleasure and enchantment of repeated viewing. Popular culture is revealed to be a fertile source of religious and spiritual creativity in the contemporary world.
The Standing Dead
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Author : Ricardo Pinto
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-08-31
The Standing Dead written by Ricardo Pinto and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-31 with Fiction categories.
THE ACCLAIMED SEQUEL TO THE CHOSEN In desperation, the Ruling Lord Suth searches within the sacred walls of Osrakum for Carnelian, his son, and Osidian, the God Emperor elect. He suspects the Empress Ykoriana is behind their disappearance and knows that if they are not found soon it is her other son, Osidian's brother Molochite, who will rule - with fearful consequences for the Three Lands. Captive of the tribes of the Earthsky, Carnelian is - for the moment - safe, and succumbs readily to the seasonal rhythms of tribal life, he is convinced by unexpected discoveries that it is fate that has bought him there.He grows to love these simple people and hopes for sanctuary among them. But the dark forces Carnelian helped unleash in Osrakum begin to cast their shadow over his adopted home. He is witness to the awful oppression that the Masters - whom the tribesmen call the Standing Dead - have been inflicting on them for millennia. But even more terrible is the presence Carnelian has unwittingly brought with him. Potent and terrifying, it threatens everything he now holds dear in this new-found world. With The Standing Dead, Ricardo Pinto gives us a tumultuous new chapter in the Stone Dance of the Chameleon trilogy and confirms his place as one of fantasy's most singular and literate voices.
The Dragon Queen
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Author : Alice Borchardt
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2010-09-30
The Dragon Queen written by Alice Borchardt and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-30 with Fiction categories.
It is that time known as the Dark Ages, the Romans have abandoned Britain's shores, leaving behind a brutal, fear-filled twilight world where magic and superstition, strife and warfare hold sway. Into this world is born the daughter of a pagan queen. Her name is Guinevere and to the all-seeing, power-hungry sorceror Merlin, she represents a grave threat. Sent into hiding in the remote north, she grows up under the protection of a shape-shifting wolf and a wayward druid, watched over by dragons - yet through his dark arts, Merlin tracks her down. He knows her destiny and will stop at nothing to prevent what has been foretold. For if Guinevere becomes queen and Arthur, king, together they will bring a peace to the land that will leave the sorcerer but a shrivelled and empty old magiciain in a weary cloak. What Merlin doesn't realise is that Guinevere has inherited dazzling powers of her own. With Arthur trapped in a netherworld from which the only escape is death, Guinevere must call upon the ancient, primal spirits and beings who walked this earth when it was still young to help her in her final confrontation with the High Druid himself... Dark, exciting, highly original and utterly compelling, THE DRAGON QUEEN is set in a brutal, grittily and historically authentic Celtic world where the Pagan and the Christian battle for supremacy. Full of wild magic, both benign and malign, romance, superstition, wonder, bloody battles and wonderfully well-wrought characters, and written with a fresh, contemporary voice, this novel turns the legend of King Arthur and his mercurial queen well and truly on its head.
Historical Dictionary Of Fantasy Literature
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Author : Allen Stroud
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-06-12
Historical Dictionary Of Fantasy Literature written by Allen Stroud and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-12 with Literary Collections categories.
Fantasy is a genre in motion, gradually expanding its reach and historical sources to embrace a global identity Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature, Second Edition is a snapshot of the genre in this moment, identifying new themes and sources that are emerging to inspire, enhance and invigorate the published works of fantasy writers.
Handbook Of Research On The Impact Of Fandom In Society And Consumerism
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Author : Wang, Cheng Lu
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2019-10-25
Handbook Of Research On The Impact Of Fandom In Society And Consumerism written by Wang, Cheng Lu and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-25 with Business & Economics categories.
Fans of specific sports teams, television series, and video games, to name a few, often create subcultures in which to discuss and celebrate their loyalty and enthusiasm for a particular object or person. Due to their strong emotional attachments, members of these fandoms are often quick to voluntarily invest their time, money, and energy into a related product or brand, thereby creating a group of faithful and passionate consumers that play a significant role in multiple domains of contemporary culture. The Handbook of Research on the Impact of Fandom in Society and Consumerism is an essential reference source that examines the cultural and economic effects of the fandom phenomenon through a multidisciplinary lens and shapes an understanding of the impact of fandom on brand building. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as religiosity, cosplay, and event marketing, this publication is ideally designed for marketers, managers, advertisers, brand managers, consumer behavior analysts, product developers, psychologists, entertainment managers, event coordinators, political scientists, anthropologists, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current studies on the global impact of this particularly devoted community.
Genetic Algorithms And Genetic Programming
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Author : Michael Affenzeller
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2009-04-09
Genetic Algorithms And Genetic Programming written by Michael Affenzeller and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-09 with Computers categories.
Genetic Algorithms and Genetic Programming: Modern Concepts and Practical Applications discusses algorithmic developments in the context of genetic algorithms (GAs) and genetic programming (GP). It applies the algorithms to significant combinatorial optimization problems and describes structure identification using HeuristicLab as a platform for al
Tom Clancy S Rainbow Six
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Author : Michael Knight
language : en
Publisher: Prima Games
Release Date : 1999
Tom Clancy S Rainbow Six written by Michael Knight and has been published by Prima Games this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Games & Activities categories.
Covers all new "Eagle Watch" missions In-depth strategies for planning every mission and for executing your strike with utmost precision Detailed intelligence maps for all "Rainbow Six" and "Eagle Watch" missions Dossiers on all 24 playable characters, including the new "Eagle Watch" operatives Covers all new "Eagle Watch" multiplayer modes Basic anti-terrorist tactics every aspiring Special Forces commando should know
Exploring The Rise Of Fandom In Contemporary Consumer Culture
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Author : Lu Wang, Cheng
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2017-10-31
Exploring The Rise Of Fandom In Contemporary Consumer Culture written by Lu Wang, Cheng and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Business & Economics categories.
Every company wants their business to have a strong, loyal following, but achieving this feat can be a challenge. Examining the growth of fandom popularity in modern culture can provide insights into consumer trends and patterns. Exploring the Rise of Fandom in Contemporary Consumer Culture is an innovative scholarly resource that offers an in-depth discussion on the soaring popularity of fan communities and how these followers serve a larger purpose in a consumer-driven society. Highlighting applicable topics that include brand loyalty, fan perceptions, social media, and virtual realities, this publication is ideal for business managers, academicians, students, professionals, and researchers that are interested in learning more about how fan behavior can impact the economic environment.
Global Sports Fandom In South Korea
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Author : Younghan Cho
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-08-21
Global Sports Fandom In South Korea written by Younghan Cho and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-21 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the transformation of cultural and national identity of global sports fans in South Korea, which has undergone extensive cultural and economic globalization since the 1990s. Through ethnographic research of Korean Major League Baseball fans and their online community, this book demonstrates how a postcolonial nation and its people are developing long-distance affiliation with American sports accompanied by nationalist sentiments and regional rivalry. Becoming an MLB fan in South Korea does not simply lead one to nurturing a cosmopolitan identity, but to reconstituting one’s national imaginations. Younghan Cho suggests individuated nationalism as the changing nature of the national among the Korean MLB fandom in which the national is articulated by personal choices, consumer rights and free market principles. The analysis of the Korean MLB fandom illuminates the complicated and even contradictory procedures of decentering and fragmenting nationalism in South Korea, which have been balanced by recalling nationalism in combination with neoliberal governmentality.