This book, "traces the evolution of mythic symbols in American popular culture as shown in movies and on TV from 1939-1999."--dust jacket.

This exciting new anthology brings together many diverse views on blockbuster and cult science fiction films of the 1970s. These essays, which range in focus from Alien to Zardoz, explore some of the most fundamental questions about the meaning of being human. The chapters of the first section challenge our notions of heroism, confronting our ideas with issues of history, gender and embodiment. The second section’s contributions delve into the human caused monstrosities of our own ingenuity and curiosity whereby our technology transforms the human into a source of horror. The anthology’s final section is a chorus that speaks to the cinematic depictions that disrupt our religious and moral assumptions. The international group of contributors have produced a surprising, entertaining and enlightening work that will appeal to both science fiction and film enthusiasts the world over.

So there I was building my haunted house outside the schoolWhen along comes a plant that's up to no good.One little portal and next thing I knewI wound up in a fantasy worldI looked around and thought, yo this can't be realEspecially with sexy monstergirls as part of the dealTurns out they think I'm the messiahAnd they all want to become my slavesAnd... honestly, I'm not sure who would be a better master than little ol' me

Long Story Short Heroes and Monsters . Three twisted tales from the author of Zombie Messiah In our first story, Endless Horizon a family deals with the aftermath of an alien invasion Our second story, Serrasalmo a vampire story without angst, romance or mercy. Lastly, in Vengeance is Mine So Sayeth Jimmy A detective interrogates an assassin who thinks he has saved the world from its greatest hero

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.

Storytelling-Case Archetype Decoding and Assignment Manual reviews tourism and hospitality applications of Jung's work on archetypes in shaping behavior and unconscious/conscious thought. This book provides tools for confirming relevancy and falsifying incorrect archetype assignments of stories consumers and brands tell.

This volume presents papers that cover a wide gamut including immigrant consumption experiences, gift-giving, sharing, transgressive gender roles, attachments to special possessions in online games and real life, the homeless consumer experience, disposition of possessions, privacy, metaphor analysis, sustainable consumption, alcohol consumption, c