Go beyond the cape and into the mind of the Man of Steel, in time for release of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel movie and Superman's 75th anniversaryHe has thrilled millions for 75 years, with a legacy that transcends national, cultural, and generational borders, but is there more to the Man of Steel than just your average mythic superhero in a cape? The 20 chapters in this book present a fascinating exploration of some of the deeper philosophical questions ra...

The first look at the philosophy behind the Iron Man comics and movies, timed for the release of Iron Man 2 in March 2010On the surface, Iron Man appears to be a straightforward superhero, another rich guy fighting crime with fancy gadgets. But beneath the shiny armor and flashy technology lies Tony Stark, brilliant inventor and eccentric playboy, struggling to balance his desires, addictions, and relationships with his duties as the Armored Avenger. Iron Man ...

The first look at the philosophy behind the Green Lantern comics—timed for the release of the Green Lantern movie in June 2011The most recent Green Lantern series—Blackest Night—propelled GL to be the top-selling comic series for more than a year, the latest twist in seven decades of Green Lantern adventures. This book sheds light on the deep philosophical issues that emerge from the Green Lantern Corps's stories and characters, f...

Being a crime fighting superhero is a tough job and it comes with no shortage of social and moral responsibilities. Why doesnt Batman just kill the Joker once and for all? If killing the Joker would mean saving thousands of innocent lives, why is this decision so difficult for Batman? Weighing the morality between right and wrong is just the tip of the iceberg in this fascinating and penetrating look at Americas favorite caped crusader. Batman and Philosophy parses the answers to questions...

Social Work and Minorities examines the new challenges presented to Social Workers throughout Europe by the complex problems occasioned by increased migration and settlement and the growing awareness of the specific needs of refugees and asylum seekers.Contributors use illustrative examples from throughout Europe to examine key concepts such as: globalization, assimilation, visibility, multi-culturalism, racism, marginalization and social exclusion.Social Work an...

This book explores the intersection of digital technologies, entrepreneurship, and resilience, focusing on how small businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems navigate challenges such as technological maturity, digital transformation, and economic crises.As digitalization reshapes industries and markets, creating a “digital safety net” has emerged as a prominent mechanism for entrepreneurial resilience. Digitally advanced entrepreneurs leverage technology and innovative business mo...

The 1950s gave science fiction some of its most imaginative stories, and 1950s Science Fiction 3 brings together 20 unforgettable tales from a decade when writers were imagining strange new worlds, alien threats, astonishing inventions, and futures that could change in an instant.This collection features some of the biggest names in classic science fiction. Philip K. Dick is represented by The Golden Man, Small Town, and Adjustment Team. ...

This book charts the shifting boundaries of Judaism from antiquity to the modern period in order to bring clarity to what scholars mean when they claim that ancient texts or groups are “within Judaism,” as well as exploring how rabbinic Jews, Christians, and Muslims have negotiated and renegotiated what Judaism is and is not in order to form their own identities. Belief in Jesus as the Messiah was seen as part of first-century Judaism, but by the fourth or fifth century, the boundaries had...

Sherlock Holmes 6-in-1 : L'Escarboucle Bleue, Flamme d’Argent, La Ligue des Rouquins, Le Pouce de l’Ingénieur, Le Ruban Moucheté, Les Six Napoléons -appartient à la série Classiques pour Enfants de Mark Williams, auteur à succès.Venez rejoindre Holmes et Watson alors qu’ils tentent d’éclaircir les mystères de l'Escarboucle Bleue, Flamme d’Argent, La Ligue des Rouquins, Le Pouce de l’Ingénieur, Le Ruban Moucheté et Les Six Napoléons dans une version modernisée, adaptée aux jeunes le...

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock?As part of the Classics For Kids series international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to present this adaptation for children of the Sherlock Holmes short story The Red-Headed League.This is the British-English edition.British-English?Although we speak the same language, we spell many words differently depending on which side of the Atlantic we are. UK = colour, US = color; UK = marvel...

Train of Thought is a book of poetry that started life as a bit of fun as the author filled some spare time at work. Realizing his potential he took to writing poems on his train journey to work. As described in the opening poem 'Train of Thought' he uses his forty five minute train journey into work to put down his thoughts into rhyming verse creating pleasing stories that are guaranteed to raise a smile. By his own admission some were more difficult to write as he analytically describes ...

Os contos clássicos do Sherlock Homes foram re-escritos para as crianças do vigésimo primeiro século, para que elas possam conhecer o detetive mais famoso do mundo.Este livro faz parte dos clássicos para crianças, da série internacional best-seller, do autor Mark Williams, que se orgulha em apresentar o segundo livro, adaptado dos contos de Sherlock Holmes: "O Silver Blaze".Junte-se ao Holmes e ao Watson consoante eles resolvem o mistério do cavalo de corrida desaparecido S...