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I wear the black hat : grappling with villains (real and imagined) / by Klosterman, Chuck,1972-author.(CARDINAL)344200;
What you say about his company is what you say about society -- Another thing that interests me about the Eagles is that I [am contractually obligated to] hate them -- Villains who are not villains -- Easier than typing -- Human clay -- Without a gun they can't get none -- Arrested for smoking -- Electric funeral -- "I am perplexed" [this is why, this is why, this is why they hate you] -- Crime and punishment (or lack thereof) -- Hitler is in the book -- The problem of overrated ideas.The cultural critic questions how modern people understand the concept of villainy, describing how his youthful idealism gave way to an adult sympathy with notorious cultural figures to offer insight into the appeal of anti-heroes.
Subjects: Villains in mass media.; Villains in popular culture.;
Available copies: 13 / Total copies: 15
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Dreamers and deceivers : true stories of the heroes and villains who made America / by Beck, Glenn,author,editor.(CARDINAL)460573; Balfe, Kevin,author.(CARDINAL)486795;
Includes bibliographical references.Grover Cleveland : the mysterious case of the disappearing president -- "I did not kill Armstrong" : the war of wills in the early days of radio -- Woodrow Wilson : a masterful stroke of deception -- Streets of gold : Charles Ponzi and the American scheme -- He loved Lucy: the tragic genius of Desi Arnaz, the inventor of the rerun -- The muckracker : how a lost letter revealed Upton Sinclair's deception -- Alan Turing : how the father of the computer saved the world for democracy -- The spy who turned to a pumpkin : Alger Hiss and the liberal establishment that defended a traitor -- The City of Tomorrow : Walt Disney's last and lost dream -- "Make it great, John" : how Steve Jobs and John Lasseter changed history at Pixar."Glenn Beck provides stories of the people who [in his view] built America and the people who sought to destroy it"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Heroes; Villains in popular culture;
Available copies: 29 / Total copies: 30
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Dreamers and deceivers [sound recording] true stories of the heroes and villains who made America / by Beck, Glenn,author.; Lowell, Jeremy,narrator.;
Grover Cleveland : the mysterious case of the disappearing president -- I did not kill Armstrong : the chaotic early days of radio -- Woodrow Wilson : the Great Deceiver -- Streets of gold : Charles Ponzi and the American scheme -- I Love Lucy : the tragic genius of Desi Arnaz -- The muckracker : how a lost letter revealed Upton Sinclair's deception -- Alan Turing : how the father of the computer saved the world for democracy -- The Chameleon : Alger Hiss and the suspension of disbelief -- The City of Tomorrow : Walt Disney's last and lost dream -- Make it great, John : how Steve Jobs and John Lasseter changed history at Pixar.Read by Jeremy Lowell.The people who made America were not always what they seemed. There were entrepreneurs and visionaries whose selflessness propelled the country forward, but there were also charlatans and fraudsters whose selfishness nearly derailed the country. Listeners will learn the true stories of the heroes and villains who made America.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Heroes; Villains in popular culture;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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Mal's spell book II : more wicked magic / by McLeef, Tina,adapter.(CARDINAL)346247;
Descendants 2 fans will adore this all-new Spell Book. When Mal first got to Auradon, she used her spell book to try and destroy the place, and then she used it to fit in there. And then it fell into the wrong hands. . . Or should we say tentacles? This spell book has been completely updated with fresh spells, plus brand new comments, photos, and inside information from villain kids Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos. . . and Uma. This is the next chapter in their story.690 L740L
Subjects: Fairy tales.; Fantasy fiction.; Disney characters; Magic; Preparatory schools; Schools; Teenagers; Villains in popular culture;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 19
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Descendants 2 : the novelization / by Geron, Eric,author.(CARDINAL)630604;
"Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay may be the children of terrible villains, but they're fitting in amazingly well on Auradon. Well, at least most of them are. For Mal, the pressure to be royally perfect is too intense, so she returns to her rotten roots on the Isle of the Lost. But Mal soon finds that her archenemy, Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed princess of evil. Even worse, Uma has a plan to destroy Auradon--and a gnarly gang of pirates to back her up! It's a classic battle between wicked and evil ... and these kids are made for trouble."--Back cover.
Subjects: Movie novels.; Fantasy fiction.; Children of criminals; Social pressure; Preparatory schools; Teenagers; Disney characters; Villains in popular culture;
Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 26
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Audrey's diary / by McLeef, Tina,author.(CARDINAL)346247;
"Have you ever wanted something so badly you'd go to any length to get it? Well, I did. This is my story-about an almost princess who wanted to be a queen...and how things got wild, warped, and downright wicked. - Audrey"--Back cover.This is the newest addition to the line of hit Descendants titles. Like Mal's Spell Book, this compelling books will build upon the world, mythology, and magic of the Descendants franchise.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fairy tales.; Fantasy fiction.; Diaries; Disney characters; Illustrated children's books.; Magic; Preparatory schools; Teenagers; Villains in popular culture;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Supervillains and philosophy : sometimes, evil is its own reward / by Dyer, Ben,1976-(CARDINAL)496854;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Comic books, strips, etc.; Villains in literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Forensics in American culture / by Ford, Jean(Jean Otto)(CARDINAL)472444;
Fascination and fear -- Willing witnesses : crime and the news media -- Armchair investigators : crime on television -- Criminal capers : crime and Hollywood -- Virtual villains : crime and computers -- Criminal genius : using crime in education and related careers.Discusses the ways that the cultural fascination with crime shapes modern news media, television programming, movies, and the Internet.012.Grades 7 to 8.1140L
Subjects: Crime in popular culture; Crime in mass media; Criminal investigation in mass media; Forensic sciences;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The many lives of Catwoman [sound recording] / by Hanley, Tim,author.(CARDINAL)405933; Dulude, Rachel,narrator. (CARDINAL)610293;
Read by Rachel Dulude. For more than seventy-five years, Catwoman has forged her own path in a clear-cut world of stalwart heroes, diabolical villains, and damsels in distress. Her relentless independence across comic books, television, and film set her apart from the rest of the superhero world. When female-led comics were few and far between, Catwoman headlined her own series for over twenty years. But her unique path had its downsides as well. Her villainous origins also made her susceptible to sexualized and degrading depictions from her primarily male creators in ways that most conventional heroines didn't face. For good and ill, Catwoman serves as a stark counterpart to the typical evolution of the history of women in comics, and in popular culture generally. Her adventures have charted an inimitably varied journey of empowerment and exploitation. Exploring the many incarnations of this cultural icon offers a new perspective on the superhero genre and showcases the fierce resiliency that has made Catwoman a fan favorite for decades.
Subjects: Audiobooks; Catwoman|c(Fictitious character) ; Women heroes in literature. ; Women heroes in motion pictures. ; Women heroes in mass media.; Comic books, strips, etc; Women in popular culture;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The science of superheroes : the secrets behind speed, strength, flight, evolution, and more / by Brake, Mark,author.(CARDINAL)349122;
Discover the science behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes! The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate their fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact? Enter The Science of Superheroes, which address more than fifty topics that span the worlds of your favorite superheroes and villains. Explore and examine their amazing abilities and fantastic gadgets with a detailed scientific lens. The scientific questions examined within this book include: Can an Iron Man suit be made? How does Thor's hammer work? Could any known forms of radiation cause superpowers? How many calories does Superman need each day? Could you cross a Lamborghini and a hummer to make the Batmobile Tumbler? And many more! Whether you're a movie or comic buff, this book is certain to entertain and open your eyes to the truth behind these amazing characters.
Subjects: Comics (Graphic works); Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Superheroes in literature.; Science in popular culture.; Physics; Comic strip characters;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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