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The adventures of Huckleberry Finn / by Twain, Mark,1835-1910,author.(CARDINAL)139043;
In recent years, neither the persistent effort to Oclean upO the racial epithets in Twain's great American masterpiece nor its consistent use in the classroom have diminished, highlighting the novel's wide-ranging influence and its continued importance in American society. This classic stands as a reminder of the difficulty of escaping inherited traditions.980L990LAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character); Runaway children; Male friendship; Fugitive slaves; Race relations; Boys; Boys; Men's friendships.; Boys.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Elizabeth and Hazel [large print] : two women of Little Rock / by Margolick, David.(CARDINAL)311351;
The names Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan Massery may not be well known, but the image of them from September 1957 surely is: a black high school girl, dressed in white walking stoically in front of Little Rock Central High School--and a white girl standing directly behind her screaming racial epithets. This famous photograph captures the full anguish of desegregation throughout the South and an epic moment in the civil rights movement.
Subjects: Large print books.; Biographies.; Eckford, Elizabeth, 1941-; Massery, Hazel Bryan, 1942-; Central High School (Little Rock, Ark.); School integration; Interracial friendship;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Twentieth century interpretations of Samson Agonistes : a collection of critical essays / by Crump, Galbraith M.(Galbraith Miller),1929-compiler.(CARDINAL)749108;
Includes bibliographical references.Introduction, by Galbraith M. Crump -- Samson Agonistes and Milton in Old Age, by James Holly Hanford -- Milton's debt to Greek Tragedy in Samson Agonistes: the problem of spirit, by William Riley Parker -- The epithet Agonistes, by F. Michael Krouse -- The idea as pattern: despair and Samson Agonistes, by Don Cameron Allen -- The return of Samson, by Arnold Stein -- Structural and doctrinal pattern in Milton's later poems: Samson Agonistes, by Arthur E. Barker -- From shadowy types to truth, by William G. Madsen.
Subjects: Samson (Biblical judge); Milton, John, 1608-1674.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The elements of eloquence : secrets of the perfect turn of phrase / by Forsyth, Mark,author.(CARDINAL)401794;
Includes bibliographical references (page 237).Preface: On cooking blindfolded -- Alliteration -- Polyptoton -- Antithesis -- Merism -- The blazon (a merism too far) -- Synaesthesia -- Aposiopesis -- Hyperbaton -- Anadiplosis -- Periodic sentences -- Hypotaxis and parataxis (and polysndeton and asyndeton) -- Diacope -- Rhetorical questions -- Hendiadys -- Epistrophe -- Tricolon -- Epizeuxis -- Syllepsis -- Isocolon -- Enallage -- A divagation concerning versification -- Zeugma -- Paradox -- Chiasmus -- Assonance -- The fourteenth rule -- Catachresis -- Liotes -- Metonymy and synecdoche -- Transferred epithets -- Pleonasm -- Epanalepsis -- Personification -- Hyperbole -- Adynaton -- Prolepsis -- Congeries -- Scesis Onomaton -- Anaphora -- Peroration -- Epilogue concerning terminology.From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase--such as "O Captain! My Captain!" or "To be or not to be"--memorable. In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you're aiming to achieve literary immortality or just hoping to deliver the perfect one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don't need to have anything important to say--you simply need to say it well. In an age unhealthily obsessed with the power of substance, this is a book that highlights the importance of style.
Subjects: Literature.; English language;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn / by Twain, Mark,1835-1910,author.; Nafisi, Azar,writer of foreword.; Rasmussen, R. Kent,writer of introduction,writer of added commentary.;
"The classic boyhood adventure tale, updated with a new introduction by noted Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen. In recent years, neither the persistent effort to "clean up" the racial epithets in Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn nor its consistent use in the classroom have diminished, highlighting the novel's wide-ranging influence and its continued importance in American society. An incomparable adventure story, it is a vignette of a turbulent, yet hopeful epoch in American history, defining the experience of a nation in voices often satirical, but always authentic"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-345).990LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Action and adventure fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Finn, Huckleberry (Fictitious character); Runaway children; Male friendship; Fugitive slaves; Race relations; Boys; Men's friendships.; Boys.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 12
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Generation of vipers / by Wylie, Philip,1902-1971.(CARDINAL)148654;
Subjects: National characteristics, American.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Deify : a mythical solo role-playing game / by D'Antonio, Allyson,author.authttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut; Trewartha, Maia,illustrator.http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/ill;
Includes bibliographical references.Basic rules -- Creating your deity -- Birth phase -- Prime phase -- Decline phase -- Major arcana."...RPG based on mythology from around the world. Create your own deity, molding new gods and their fate from inception to demise. Manage divine resources like domains, epithets, and mortal champions, and navigate written prompts with a tarot deck (not included). Stunning art from illustrator Maia Trewartha will inspire you to visualize unique deities born from gameplay rules, and beautifully designed player sheets and notebook pages will help you capture your journey. As your story unfolds, embrace the enigmatic world beyond worship-will you be merciful or vengeful, benevolent or cruel? The choice is yours, shaped by the cards' will."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Deify (Game); Fantasy games.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A history lover's guide to North Carolina / by Hardy, Michael C.,author.(CARDINAL)266160;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From the mountains to the sea: The geography of North Carolina -- First North Carolinians: The Native Americans -- The golden age of piracy -- The graveyard of the Atlantic: North Carolina shipwrecks -- Lighthouses and livesaving stations -- Explorers and naturalists -- North Carolina's history of conservation -- Blooms of the past: Historic gardens -- Farms, mansions and homes: Historic houses of North Carolina -- Locked up in the past: Historic jails -- Remember me: Historic cemeteries -- Presidents, Vice Presidents, Also-rans and a First Lady -- First in freedom: The American Revolution -- First, farthest and last: The Civl War -- "Over there!": World War I -- North Carolina's "Greatest Generation": World War II -- From enslavement to the struggle for equality: Milestones in African American history -- Authors, historians and books -- Art and artists of North Carolina -- Pickers, strummers and crooners: Historic musicians -- Lights, camera, action!: Actors, actresses and locations -- "Start your engines!": NASCAR -- Dig in!: Historic mining sites -- All aboard!: North Carolina's rail history -- On the road: Historic motorways -- Woven through the past: the textile industry -- "Made in North Carolina": Tar Heel food and beverage creations -- "First in flight" -- Reaching for the stars from the Tar Heel State: The Space Race -- Eclectic museums and historic sites."First in Freedom," "First in Flight" and "First, Farthest and Last" are all honorifics that have been used to describe North Carolina's well-known history. Learn the truth behind each of these epithets and other tales, from the sands of the Outer Banks to the bustling cities of the Piedmont and the western mountains. Tour the state's famous historic homes, gardens and cemeteries. Dive into its military conflicts, from the Golden Age of Piracy to the Second World War. Join North Carolina's veteran historian Michael C. Hardy for an exploration of the many sites, monuments, museums and public spaces that tell the story of North Carolina's history"--Page [4] of cover.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Historic sites;
Available copies: 24 / Total copies: 26
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Guido Reni : the divine / by Eclercy, Bastian,1978-editor,contributor.(CARDINAL)290673; Albl, Stefan,contributor.(CARDINAL)884644; Anderson, Lance(Translator),translator.(CARDINAL)884638; Aresin, Maria,contributor.(CARDINAL)873795; Aurenhammer, Hans,contributor.(CARDINAL)223637; Becker, Lilly,contributor.; Bohn, Babette,1950-contributor.(CARDINAL)272963; Brady, Aoife,contributor.(CARDINAL)884951; Damm, Heiko,contributor.(CARDINAL)883373; Dury, Corentin,contributor.(CARDINAL)884727; Ebert-Schifferer, S.,contributor.(CARDINAL)189219; Eclercy, Bastian,1978-contributor.(CARDINAL)290673; Gatarski, Theresa,contributor.; Gatta,Francesco,contributor.; Gerken, Mareike,contributor.; Henning, Andreas,contributor.(CARDINAL)267373; Higgitt, Caroline,translator.; Katz, Julia,contributor.; Kleinstück-Schulman, Carola,translator.(CARDINAL)886355; Morselli, Raffaella,contributor.(CARDINAL)216680; Oy-Marra, Elisabeth,contributor.(CARDINAL)883186; Puglisi, Catherine R.,1953-contributor.(CARDINAL)213387; Röstel, Alexander,contributor.(CARDINAL)352446; Raub, Andreas,contributor.(CARDINAL)885032; Reni, Guido,1575-1642,artist.(CARDINAL)150543; Rentzsch, Aleksandra,contributor.; Rosenthal, Judith(Translator),translator.(CARDINAL)883409; Treves, Letizia,contributor.(CARDINAL)813111; Vitali, Samuel,contributor.(CARDINAL)884302; Wolk-Simon, Linda,contributor.(CARDINAL)204438; Hatje Cantz Verlag,publisher.(CARDINAL)356768; Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut Frankfurt am Main,issuing body,host institution.(CARDINAL)170970;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-325)."Guido Remi (1575-1642) was the star painter of the Italian Baroque and one of Europe's most successful artists in his lifetime, widely sought after by prominent patrons. Whether creating depictions of a Christian heaven or the world of Greek and Roman classical mythology, Reni was unmatched in his ability to translate divine themes into painting, a knack that earned him the epithet "il divino." Misunderstood and somewhat marginalized after his death, the work of Reni is now undergoing a significant rediscovery.Drawing on new research, this catalog accompanying a major exhibition at the Städel Museum provides insights into his artistic activities and his ambiguous personality. Bringing together his fascinating paintings, drawings and etchings for the first time in more than 30 years, it offers a new perspective on one of the greatest figures of Italian art." --
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Reni, Guido, 1575-1642;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Night and fear : a centenary collection of stories / by Woolrich, Cornell,1903-1968,author.(CARDINAL)722856; Nevins, Francis M.,writer of introduction,editor.(CARDINAL)709042;
"Cornell Woolrich published his first novel in 1926, and throughout the next four decades his fiction riveted the reading public with unparalleled mystery, suspense, and horror. America's most popular pulp magazines published hundreds of his stories. Classic films like Hitchcock's Rear Window, Truffaut's The Bride Wore Black, and Tournier's Black Alibi came chillingly to the screen from his work. And novels like Deadline at Dawn, Rendezvous in Black, and Night Has a Thousand Eyes gained him the epithet "father of noir." Now with this new centenary volume of previously uncollected suspense fiction edited by Francis M. Nevins--recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for criticism in the mystery field--a whole new generation of mystery readers, as well as his countless fans who have long loved his work, can thrill to the achievement of Cornell Woolrich, the writer deemed to be the Edgar Allan Poe of the twentieth century." --
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Detective and mystery stories, American.; Horror tales, American.; Suspense fiction, American.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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