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- Spring, summer, asteroid, bird the art of eastern storytelling by Lien,Henry.;
"Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into stories that are 100 percent Western in spirit; it can--and should--encompass diverse structures, themes, and values. Using examples ranging from Parasite to The Thousand and One Nights to the Mario video game franchise, Lien shows how storytelling staples in the West, such as the three-act structure and themes of empowerment and change, are far from universal. He introduces the East Asian four-act structure (kishotenketsu), as well as circular and nested structures, and explains how Eastern value systems such as collectivism can dictate form. Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird is essential reading for any writer or reader who wants to broaden their understanding of how to tell a satisfying story."-- back cover
- Subjects: Plots (Drama, novel, etc.); Storytelling in literature; Characters and characteristics in literature; Comparative literature East Asian; Comparative literature Middle Eastern; Comparative literature Western and Chinese; East Asian literature;
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- Ancient Near Eastern thought and the Old Testament : introducing the conceptual world of the Hebrew Bible / by Walton, John H.,1952-(CARDINAL)716902;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-350) and indexes.Comparative studies -- Literature of the ancient Near East -- Religion -- Cosmos -- People.
- Subjects: Bible.; Bible.; Bible.; Middle Eastern literature;
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- The handy mythology answer book / by Leeming, David Adams,1937-(CARDINAL)151305;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-384) and index.Definitions and origins -- Middle Eastern mythologies -- Egyptian mythology -- Cycladic, Minoan, Mycenaean, and Archaic Greek mythology -- Classical Greek mythology -- Roman mythology -- Celtic mythology -- Norse mythology -- Indian mythology -- East Asian mythology : China and Japan -- Central Asian mythology -- Oceanic mythologies : Australian aborigine and Polynesian -- African mythologies -- Mesoamerican and South American mythologies : Maya, Aztec, Inca -- Native North American mythologies -- Modern myths -- The world myth -- Appendix. Parallel mythology -- Appendix 2. Selected mythological texts -- Characters in mythology."Stories centuries in the making, and many centuries worth of stories, are an integral part of modern society. Whether modern or ancient, every culture has its myths. Mythology forms our understanding of our origin, history, and traditions. They tell of our heroes and deities. Myths are vehicles for understanding religion, for learning language, and for understanding society, but they can often be difficult to understand and confusing. The Handy Mythology Answer Book examines and explains, in plain English, numerous myths and mythology. From the ancient Greek and Roman to Egypt and Babylon, from Native North American Indian to Celtic, Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, African, and the lesser known myths from around the world, The Handy Mythology Answer Book has them covered. Whether it is the modern retelling of a classic myth or an ancient story about a Norse god, this helpful resource demystifies the myth, looks at different archetypes and motifs, and even shows how myths help explain our existence and institutions. It answers nearly 600 questions and offers fun facts about the treachery and violence, the inspirational and epic, the supernatural monsters and heroic mortals found in mythology, such as How and when did myths originate? What are the three primary myth types? What is the nature of Creation Myths? How can myths be compared to dreams? Why do humans tell myths? What was the Egyptian Book of the Dead? How is the epic of Gilgamesh like later epics? Why is the biblical flood story so like the Babylonian flood myth? What was the myth of Theseus, the Labyrinth, and the Minotaur? What are the Homeric Hymns? How and why are the Odyssey and the Iliad so different from each other? What is the popular appeal of the Odyssey? Did the Greeks see these myths as religion or as entertainment? What was the background myth of the Oedipus plays? What was the nature of Roman mythology during the Roman Republic? What was the Metamorphosis? How did Christian narrative and tradition fit into and come to dominate the Roman mythological tradition? How is Celtic culture and mythology related to the culture and mythology of Greek, Roman, and other cultures? How did the Vedas contribute to Hindu mythology? Who invented Chinese writing? What was the Aztec pantheon? What is the story of the Cherokee Grandmother Sun? Who are some Native American tricksters? What is the story of Schrödinger's Cat? How did Freud use myths? How is myth used in politics? A glossary of commonly used terms and an appendix of parallel mythology exploring universal themes, motifs, and archetypes from across various cultures further explains the world of mythology. "--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects: Young adult literature.; Trivia and miscellanea.; Mythology;
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- The College Board book of majors. by College Entrance Examination Board.(CARDINAL)137821;
Agriculture -- Agricultural business -- Agricultural economics -- Agronomy and crop science -- Animal sciences -- Equestrian studies -- Farm and ranch management -- Food science -- Horticulture -- Soil science -- Architecture -- Landscape architecture -- Urban, community, and regional planning -- Area, ethnic, and gender studies -- African-American studies -- American studies -- Asian studies -- European studies -- Latin American studies -- Native American studies -- Near and Middle Eastern studies -- Women's studies -- Biological sciences -- Biochemistry -- Biology -- Biotechnology -- Botany -- Cell biology and histology -- Entomology -- Genetics -- Marine biology -- Microbiology -- Molecular biology -- Zoology -- Business -- Accounting -- Business administration and management -- E-commerce -- Entrepreneurial studies -- Fashion merchandising -- Finance -- Hospitality administration and management -- Human resources management -- Insurance -- International business -- Management information systems -- Marketing -- Paralegal/legal assistance -- Real estate -- Communications -- Advertising -- Communications -- Digital media -- Journalism -- Public relations -- Radio and television -- Computer and information sciences -- Computer science -- Information sciences -- Education -- Early childhood education -- Elementary education -- Middle school education -- Physical education -- Secondary education -- Special education -- Engineering -- Aeronautical/aerospace engineering -- Agricultural and bioengineering -- Architectural engineering -- Chemical engineering -- Civil engineering -- Electrical and communications engineering -- Industrial engineering -- Marine engineering/naval architecture -- Materials engineering -- Mechanical engineering -- Metallurgical engineering -- Mining and mineral engineering -- Nuclear engineering -- Ocean engineering -- Software engineering -- Engineering technology -- Computer engineering technology -- Construction technology -- Drafting and design technology -- Electrical engineering technology -- Mechanical engineering technology -- Surveying technology -- Telecommunications technology -- English language and literature -- American literature -- Creative writing -- English -- Technical and business writing -- Family and consumer sciences -- Clothing, apparel and textile studies -- Culinary arts and chef training -- Family and consumer sciences -- Food and nutrition studies -- Housing and human environments -- Human development and family studies -- Health -- Athletic training -- Clinical/medical laboratory technology -- Communication disorders -- Dental hygiene -- Dietetics -- Emergency medical technology (EMT paramedic) -- Health care administration -- Licensed practical nursing -- Nursing (RN) -- Occupational therapy -- Pharmacy -- Physical therapy -- Physician assistant -- Radiologic technology/medical imaging -- Respiratory therapy -- Veterinary technology -- Humanities -- Classics -- Comparative literature -- History -- Liberal arts and sciences -- Linguistics -- Philosophy -- Languages -- American Sign Language (ASL) -- Arabic -- Chinese -- French -- German -- Italian -- Russian -- Spanish -- Mathematics -- Applied mathematics -- Mathematics -- Statistics -- Multi/interdisciplinary studies -- Gerontology -- Global studies -- Medieval and Renaissance studies -- Neuroscience -- Peace studies -- Natural resources and conservation -- Environmental science -- Fishing and fisheries -- Forestry -- Natural resources and conservation -- Wildlife and wilderness management -- Parks and recreation -- Parks, recreation and leisure studies -- Sports and fitness administration -- Physical sciences -- Aeronautics and aviation science -- Astronomy -- Astrophysics -- Atmospheric science -- Chemistry -- Geology/earth science -- Oceanography -- Physics -- Protective services -- Criminal justice and law enforcement -- Fire protection and safety technology -- Forensic science -- Public administration -- Human services -- Public administration -- Social work -- Religion and theology -- Bible studies -- Islamic studies -- Judaic studies -- Religious studies -- Sacred music -- Theology -- Social sciences -- Anthropology -- Archaeology -- Economics -- Geography -- International relations -- Political science -- Psychology -- Sociology -- Visual and performing arts -- Animation -- Art history -- Cinematography and film/video production -- Dance -- Drama and theater arts -- Fashion and apparel design -- Fine/studio arts -- Graphic design -- Interior design -- Music, general -- Music management -- Music performance -- Music theory and composition -- Theater design and technology -- Brief descriptions of majors -- The Colleges -- Special academic programs -- Combined bachelor's/graduate program in -- Accounting -- Architecture -- Business administration -- Chemistry -- Dentistry -- Education -- Engineering -- Environmental studies -- Fine arts -- Forestry -- Law -- Mathematics -- Medicine -- Nursing -- Occupational therapy -- Optometry -- Osteopathic medicine -- Pharmacy -- Physical therapy -- Podiatry -- Psychology -- Social work -- Veterinary medicine -- Double major -- Student-designed major -- Teacher certification.Provides information on over nine hundred college majors, including related fields, prior high school subjects, possible courses of study, and career options and trends for graduates.
- Subjects: Directories.; Indexes.; Universities and colleges; College majors; Degrees, Academic;
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- Girl, 13 / by Griffin, Starla.(CARDINAL)473306;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-235).Explores the lives of thirteen-year-old girls as they live in their native lands in twenty countries around the world, comparing their similarities, presenting their differences, and celebrating this new generation through the young women's own unique perspectives.
- Subjects: Teenage girls; Teenage girls; Teenage girls;
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