Showing results for "Fantasies" in Biographies & Memoirs

At the heart of Tolkienian fantasy is "recovery," a "cleaning of the windows" of our perception that we may learn to see the world again in all its strange beauty. And, for Tolkien, to recover the world anew is to recover a sense of the world as a meaningful act of creation by a living and loving Creator. How does Tolkien accomplish this? Through "sub-creation" or mythopoeia, the "fashioning of myth." For it is in creating an imaginary world ourselves through poetry, fairy-story, and myth that we come to "see" our "primary world" as itself an act of creation. 

'I pictured myself a wine-dark streak in a TV desert, ears too full of the summer wind to hear that ominous ticking in the sky: the sound of a cultural clock counting me out of youth.' Briohny Doyle turned 30 without a clear idea of what her adult life should look like. The world she lived in, with its global economic uncertainty, political conservatism and precarious employment conditions, didn't match the one her parents grew up in.

In Nova City, there are extraordinary people, capable of feats that defy the imagination. Shadow Star protects the city and manipulates darkness, and Pyro Storm is determined to bring the city to its knees using his power over fire. And then there's Nick who . . . well, being the most popular...

Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, control, manipulation and hatred unravel in an outrageous and unbelievable homicidal plot. Join investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps as he sorts out the deadly...

In How Star Wars Conquered the Universe, veteran journalist Chris Taylor traces the series from the difficult birth of the original film through its sequels, the franchise’s death and rebirth, the prequels, and the preparations for a new trilogy. Taylor provides portraits of the friends, writers, artists, producers, and marketers who labored behind the scenes to turn Lucas’s idea into a legend.

The New York Times bestselling author of Slow Getting Up chronicles his descent into the madness of early retirement and fantasy football. In Slow Getting Up—hailed by Rolling Stone as ""the best football memoir of all time""—Nate Jackson told his story face down on the field. Now, in...

In Fantasies of Nina Simone, Jordan Alexander Stein examines the space between our collective and individual fantasies about Simone the performer, civil rights activist, and icon, and her own fantasies about herself. Stein outlines how Simone gave voice to personal fantasies through releasing dozens of covers of her white male contemporaries.

Dive into the heart of fantasy and life with Adam the host the of the Mostly Epic Fantasy podcast. This podcast blends personal anecdotes with the magic of reading, exploring how fantasy novels have marked the milestones of Adam's journey from youth to adulthood. Beyond the tales of magical lands, Adam shares the triumphs, challenges, and simple joys that have shaped his life, offering a candid look at why these stories resonate so deeply. Through reflections on nostalgia and the significance of our own narratives, he invites listeners to celebrate the transformative power of fantasy. Join ...

Gli ultimi trent'anni della fabbrica più grande del centro Italia raccontati da un operaio metalmeccanico di produzione. Aneddoti e situazioni vissute all'interno della Fiat (ora FCA) di Cassino, raccontate con ironica serietà da un interprete dell'ultima generazione di operai che ha attraversato le epocali trasformazioni del mercato e dell'organizzazione del lavoro, delle controriforme del welfare e del lavoro, del sindacalismo italiano e della spregiudicatezza del "padrone" che non riesce a superare i metodi, gli atteggiamenti e i retaggi culturali del secolo scorso.

Fantasy Friendship is an opportunity for everyday folks to share their most bizarre and unique experiences, including getting lost while backpacking in the Rockies and surviving, being robbed at gunpoint, a high-speed chase turned marriage proposal, acting in the cult classic Birdemic and so much more. Have a story you'd like to share? Reach out and we'll make you the next guest.

Join Diane and John as they discuss BIZARRE STORIES and the people involved.  The hosts look at each story from various angles and don't always side with the most popular opinions.   The stories range from cult myths, disappearances, and unsolved mysteries.

Welcome to Fantasy Tavern Podcast, your new favourite hangout where the latest and greatest in pop culture are discussed! Join us each month for an analysis of major themes/concepts and reviews of movies, TV shows, books, games and more - with a showcase of snacks and treats, of course. Each episode will explore all the factors that influence the media we consume today, from the classics to the newest drops.The Fantasy Tavern also regularly features special guests to share their unique perspectives and insights. From actors to authors to industry experts, we bring in a diverse range of voices ...

In the 1980s the “male exotic dancers” of Chippendales were everywhere, selling the promise of women’s liberation for the price of a few dollars in a g-string. But behind the powerful mullets, oiled pecs, and non-stop parties lies a much darker story of greed, corruption and murder. Historian Natalia Petrzela exposes one of the great, sordid, unexamined stories in American culture.

Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, control, manipulation and hatred unravel in an outrageous and unbelievable homicidal plot. Join investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps as he sorts out the deadly...

From the bestselling author of Communion comes the mysterious true story of how an unknown visitor barged into Streiber's hotel room late one night--and imparted extraordinary lessons in personal development and man's fate that challenge us to rethink every assumption about the meaning of life...

Bienvenido a "Vella Fantasy", el podcast erótico donde la pasión se enciende a la luz de la chimenea. Sumérgete en relatos sensuales y prohibidos, narrados con una voz seductora que te transportará a mundos de deseo y fantasía. Cada episodio, grabado en un ambiente íntimo y cálido, explora historias ardientes de lujuria, romance y aventuras secretas. Ideal para noches solitarias o compartidas. ¡Suscríbete y deja que el fuego de la imaginación te consuma!Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vella-fantasy--6810428/support.

Longlisted for the National Book Award Longlisted for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism Shortlisted for the 2025 Housatonic Book Award for Nonfiction Shortlisted for the Reading the West Book Award in Memoir A brilliant, singular collection of essays that looks to music...

The Sports Book Award-winning true story of the beautiful game. 'The closest thing to a spokesman there is for English football.' Sunday Times It's time to fix football . . . Football is the people's game. A sport accessible to everyone and enjoyed by millions around the world. But football is...

Brought to you by Penguin. Too much power. Wow. Too much energy. Wow. Too much anticipation. WOW. It's the new memoir from the biggest star in gaming: Dr Disrespect. Dr Disrespect is a 6-foot-8 freak of nature with a 37-inch vertical, the two-time, back-to-back 1993-94 Blockbuster Video Game...

Questo audiolibro ripercorre la storia di uno dei personaggi più importanti della storia del cinema e non solo: Walt Disney. Con la sua opera Walt Disney ha segnato la storia del Novecento, ha modellato l’immaginario collettivo, ha impressionato registi, artisti ma anche industriali e capi di Stato. Walt Disney con i suoi personaggi e le sue storie ha incarnato lo spirito del sogno americano, del "self made man".