検索キーワード： "HERO" 政治学・社会科学

An engaging memoir about one writer’s struggle with grief, mental illness, identity—and one all-consuming, life-wrecking obsession Growing up, Jaime Weinman loved pop culture, but he was never a superhero nerd. He preferred literature and opera, musicals and sitcoms, all loves he shared with...

Since its release in 1949, The Hero with a Thousand Faces has influenced millions of readers by combining the insights of modern psychology with Joseph Campbell's revolutionary understanding of comparative mythology. In this book, Campbell outlines the Hero's Journey, a universal motif of adventure and transformation that runs through virtually all of the world's mythic traditions. He also explores the Cosmogonic Cycle, the mythic pattern of world creation and destruction.

What if Batman knew your name and wanted to be friends with you? What if you were the one that Tony Stark died to save? What if it was you that Luke Skywalker would stop at nothing to redeem? Hollywood Heroes will awaken you to these questions and help you to see a God who stops at nothing to redeem you. Fictional stories about heroes help us realize that there is evil to fight, souls to be won, and growth to be achieved. It helps us recognize - regardless of religious or cultural beliefs - that sacrificing your life for another’s is a powerful and beautiful display of love.

"Mythologie Grecque et Romaine : Héros et Demi-Dieux". Conçu comme un guide destiné au plus grand nombre, cet ouvrage avait pour sous-titre "Introduction facile et méthodique à la lecture des poètes." L'objectif de son auteur, Jean Humbert, était d'écrire un livre "qui pût instruire sans ennui, qui fût clair avec décence, où la narration s'animât, et où l'unité de récit, ce point capital, ne fût pas sacrifiée." Il en résulte un ouvrage qui fait aujourd'hui figure de référence en la matière, complet, abordable mais érudit à la fois.

Les héros étaient, selon les idées des païens, des hommes nés soit d'un mortel et d'une déesse, soit d'un dieu et d'une mortelle ; par cette raison, on les appelait aussi demi-dieux. Doués, la plupart, d'une force extraordinaire et d'un grand courage, ils parcouraient la terre et principalement la Grèce.

Tales about the great heroes of mythology. The labours of Hercules, the greatest hero of all times; the struggles of Theseus and the slaying of Minotaur; Jason and the Argonauts; and the fascinating adventures of Odysseus.

On Heroes, Hero Worship, and The Heroic in History by Thomas Carlyle, is a collection of six lectures given in May 1840 about prominent historical figures. It sets out Carlyle's belief in the importance of heroic leadership, his view of how the world would be if powerful and inspired men were to have the power he thought they deserved. The collection includes figures ranging from religion to literature and politics, and the figures chosen were presented by Carlyle as archetypal examples of individuals who had dramatically impacted history for good or ill.

Centrada en la historia mexicana de la primera mitad del siglo XX, Biografía del poder constituye el segundo tomo de una trilogía que empezó con Siglo de caudillos. Biografía del poder, centrada en la historia mexicana de la primera mitad del siglo XX, constituye el segundo tomo de una...

A brand's meaning—how it resonates in the public heart and mind—is a company's most valuable competitive advantage. Yet, few companies really know how brand meaning works, how to manage it, and how to use brand meaning strategically. This groundbreaking book provides the illusive and compelling answer. Using studies drawn from the experiences of Nike, Marlboro, Ivory, and other powerhouse brands, the authors show that the most successful brands are those that most effectively correspond to fundamental patterns in the unconscious mind known as archetypes. 

In Heroes Are Human: Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines, we hear gripping firsthand accounts by those thrust into the depths of the crisis. This book is a must-listen for health care workers who have been besieged by the ongoing pandemic, for those who love them, and for any listener wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their immense sacrifices and struggles. Heroes Are Human also offers invaluable self-care insights in the face of trauma. 

Un audiolibro que pretende resumir las vidas de los héroes más importantes de la gesta emancipadora de la nación mexicana. Así, hombres como Venustiano Carranza, Alvaro Obregón, Emiliano Zapata, Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa, y muchos más, tienen cabida en este material que le aseguramos, le gustará de principio a fin.

This wonderful introduction to Greek mythology includes the tales of Perseus, Theseus, the Argonauts, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. This particular edition also includes Kingsley's description of the "Twelve Labors of Heracles".

In A Hero of Our Time, Grigory Pechorin is a bored, self-centered, and cynical young army officer who believes in nothing. With impunity he toys with the love of women and the goodwill of men. He is brave, determined, and willful, but his wasted energy and potential ultimately result in tragedy.

At Will Durant's death at 96, in 1981, his personal papers were dispersed among relatives, collectors, and archive houses. Twenty years later, scholar John Little discovered the previously unknown manuscript of Heroes of History in Durant's granddaughter's garage. Written shortly before he died, these 21 essays serve as an abbreviated version of Durant's best-selling, 11-volume series, The Story of Civilization.

Qual è la relazione tra il capitalismo e la salute mentale? Nel suo audiolibro più inquietante, Franco "Bifo" Berardi intraprende un coinvolgente viaggio attraverso la filosofia, la psicoanalisi e gli eventi di cronaca più recenti, in cerca delle ragioni sociali che stanno alla base dei disagi mentali della nostra epoca.

He was Britain's glory, an aristocrat who possessed the common touch, a brilliant orator and inspiring leader whose indomitable courage towers in history. The voice of Churchill is one of the most identifiable in history. His story is more than that of a great leader. It is the moving account of a man who overcame his weaknesses to grow stronger and stronger as crises mounted. Hear again that unmistakeable voice.

Possessing no supernatural powers, Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes. His feats are achieved through rigorous training and mental discipline, and with the aid of fantastic gadgets. Drawing on his training as a neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr explores the question: Could a mortal ever become Batman? Zehr discusses the physical training necessary to maintain bad-guy-fighting readiness while relating the science underlying this process, from strength conditioning to the cognitive changes a person would endure in undertaking such a regimen.

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a...

Though uncompromising, polemical and argumentative, Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) made a lasting impact on 19th-century culture as a multi-talented man of letters. And though his lengthy history of the French Revolution proved his major scholarly legacy, On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History remains perhaps his most popular and accessible work. It presented his deep-seated belief that ‘Universal History, the history of what man has accomplished in this world, is at bottom the History of the Great Men who have worked here’.  

Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers listeners with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.