Brian R. Solomon's Books

Blood and Fire

The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

By: Brian R. Solomon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Blood and Fire

The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

By: Brian R. Solomon

The captivating story of how The Sheik captured the imagination of a generation, conquered the wrestling business, and lost it all in a blaze of flame and glory He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose wanton destruction and mayhem are the stuff of wrestling legend. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. From Lansing, Michigan, and the son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream through hard work and tireless dedication to his craft. And when he wasn’t screaming unintelligibly and attacking his enemies with sharp objects, he was busy being the owner and operator of World Wide Sports, one of the most successful wrestling companies in North America. This is Blood and Fire: The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

367

Publisher

ECW Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1773058827

ISBN 13

9781773058825

Clothed with Christ

A Biblical Style Guide for Sinners

By: Brian William Thomas

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Clothed with Christ

A Biblical Style Guide for Sinners

By: Brian William Thomas

Vogue. Elle. InStyle. GQ. These are just some of the titles that come to mind when you think of fashion. But what about the Bible? Yes, the Bible. Carefullly woven throughout Genesis to Revelation runs a clothing metaphor that adorns its theology. As he traces this literary thread, Brian W. Thomas presents the fashion-forward story of how God styles sinners for heaven in an engaging and winsome style. If you have ever been intimidated by God's big book, here is a little book to help you to better understand its main topics - creation, sin, justification, and the Christian life - as they center on being clothed with Christ's cross-earned righteousness. Welcome to God's red carpet! Who are you wearing?

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

Publisher

New Reformation Publications

Published Date

ISBN 10

1956658939

ISBN 13

9781956658934

How Judges Judge

Empirical Insights into Judicial Decision-Making

By: Brian M. Barry

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

How Judges Judge

Empirical Insights into Judicial Decision-Making

By: Brian M. Barry

A judge’s role is to make decisions. This book is about how judges undertake this task. It is about forces on the judicial role and their consequences, about empirical research from a variety of academic disciplines that observes and verifies how factors can affect how judges judge. On the one hand, judges decide by interpreting and applying the law, but much more affects judicial decision-making: psychological effects, group dynamics, numerical reasoning, biases, court processes, influences from political and other institutions, and technological advancement. All can have a bearing on judicial outcomes. In How Judges Judge: Empirical Insights into Judicial Decision-Making, Brian M. Barry explores how these factors, beyond the law, affect judges in their role. Case examples, judicial rulings, judges’ own self-reflections on their role and accounts from legal history complement this analysis to contextualise the research, make it more accessible and enrich the reader’s understanding and appreciation of judicial decision-making. Offering research-based insights into how judges make the decisions that can impact daily life and societies around the globe, this book will be of interest to practising and training judges, litigation lawyers and those studying law and related disciplines.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

361

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Published Date

ISBN 10

0429657498

ISBN 13

9780429657498

Kicking Down the Doors

By: briann kearney,Brian Syron

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Kicking Down the Doors

By: briann kearney,Brian Syron

A history of Indigenous filmmakers from 1968-1993 including non Indigenous films for and about Indigenous people". Annotation pending.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

634

Publisher

Lulu.com

Published Date

ISBN 10

1329917642

ISBN 13

9781329917644

The Great Warming

Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations

By: Brian Fagan

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Great Warming

Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations

By: Brian Fagan

In this New York Times bestseller, Brian Fagan shows how climate transformed-and sometimes destroyed--human societies during the earth's last global warming phase. From the 10th to 15th centuries the earth experienced a rise in surface temperature that changed climate worldwide-a preview of today's global warming. In some areas, including much of Western Europe, longer summers brought bountiful crops and population growth that led to cultural flowering. In others, drought shook long-established societies, such as the Maya and the Indians of the American Southwest, whose monumental buildings were left deserted as elaborate social structures collapsed. Brian Fagan examines how subtle changes in the environment had far-reaching effects on human life, in a narrative that sweeps from the Arctic ice cap to the Sahara to the Indian Ocean. The lessons of history suggest we may be yet be underestimating the power of climate change to disrupt our lives today.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

225

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

1596917806

ISBN 13

9781596917804

Altared Ground

Levinas, History, Violence

By: Brian Schroeder

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Altared Ground

Levinas, History, Violence

By: Brian Schroeder

One of the most pressing concerns for contemporary society is the issue of violence and the factors that promote it. In Altared Ground: Levinas, History and Violence Brian Schroeder stages an engagement between Emmanuel Levinas, one of the leading figures in 20th century Continental philosophy, and Plato, Hegel, Heidegger, Nietzsche, Merleau-Ponty, Derrida and others in the history of ideas. Not merely an exposition of Levinas' original and complex thinking, Brian Schroeder seeks to re-read the history of Western philosophy and religion by going beyond Levinas' alternatives to traditional theories of the self in order to suggest a notion of subjectivity that is not grounded in violence.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

223

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

1134718063

ISBN 13

9781134718061

Nietzsche on Morality

By: Brian Leiter

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Nietzsche on Morality

By: Brian Leiter

Both an introduction to Nietzsche’s moral philosophy, and a sustained commentary on his most famous work, On the Genealogy of Morality, this book has become the most widely used and debated secondary source on these topics over the past dozen years. Many of Nietzsche’s most famous ideas - the "slave revolt" in morals, the attack on free will, perspectivism, "will to power" and the "ascetic ideal" - are clearly analyzed and explained. The first edition established the centrality of naturalism to Nietzsche’s philosophy, generating a substantial scholarly literature to which Leiter responds in an important new Postscript. In addition, Leiter has revised and refreshed the book throughout, taking into account new scholarly literature, and revising or clarifying his treatment of such topics as the objectivity of value, epiphenomenalism and consciousness, and the possibility of "autonomous" agency.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

426

Publisher

Routledge

Published Date

ISBN 10

131763585X

ISBN 13

9781317635857

Critical Media Studies

An Introduction

By: Brian L. Ott,Robert L. Mack

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Critical Media Studies

An Introduction

By: Brian L. Ott,Robert L. Mack

An engaging and accessible introduction to a broad range of critical approaches to contemporary mass media theory and research A decade after its first publication, Critical Media Studies continues toshape and define the field of media studies, offering innovative approaches that enable readers to explore the modern media landscape from a wide variety of perspectives. Integrating foundational theory and contemporary research, this groundbreaking text offers the most comprehensive set of analytical approaches currently available. Twelve critical perspectives—pragmatic, rhetorical, sociological, erotic, ecological, and others—enable readers to assess and evaluate the social and cultural consequences of contemporary media in their daily lives. The new third edition includes up-to-date content that reflects the current developments and cutting-edge research in the field. New or expanded material includes changing perceptions of race and gender, the impact of fandom on the media, the legacy of the television age, the importance of media literacy in the face of “fake news”, and developments in industry regulations and U.S. copyright law. This textbook: Presents clear, reader-friendly chapters organized by critical perspective Features up-to-date media references that resonate with modern readers Incorporates enhanced and updated pedagogical features throughout the text Offers extensively revised content for greater clarity, currency, and relevance Includes fully updated illustrations, examples, statistics, and further readings Critical Media Studies, 3rd Edition is the ideal resource for undergraduate students in media studies, cultural studies, popular culture, communication, rhetoric, and sociology, graduate students new to critical perspectives on the media, and scholars in the field.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

562

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Published Date

ISBN 10

1119406285

ISBN 13

9781119406280

The Truth About Successful Entrepreneurship (Collection)

By: Michael D. Solomon,Donna Heckler,Brian D. Till,Bruce Barringer

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Truth About Successful Entrepreneurship (Collection)

By: Michael D. Solomon,Donna Heckler,Brian D. Till,Bruce Barringer

150 powerful bite-size solutions for winning entrepreneurs! Get started, find profitable customers, build great brands and marketing programs, and more! Three full books of powerful, quick, actionable solutions for every entrepreneur! Discover how to choose, plan, launch, and grow a winning business… raise capital, build teams, and get the right advice… find and keep highly profitable customers… profit from new customer behavior trends… develop powerful brand meaning… advertise, price, and segment more effectively… and much more! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Michael R. Solomon, Brian D. Till, Donna Heckler, and Bruce Barringer

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

1023

Publisher

Pearson Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

013265525X

ISBN 13

9780132655255

Marketing Principles with Student Resource Access 12 Months

By: William M. Pride,O. C. Ferrell,Brian Lukas,Sharon Schembri,Outi Niininen,Riza Casidy

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Marketing Principles with Student Resource Access 12 Months

By: William M. Pride,O. C. Ferrell,Brian Lukas,Sharon Schembri,Outi Niininen,Riza Casidy

This is the printed textbook, Marketing Principles. Marketing Principles combines a thorough and engaging overview of essential marketing principles. The text provides you with the knowledge and decision-making skills you'll need to succeed in today's competitive business environment. Marketing Principles includes the most current coverage of marketing strategies and concepts with extensive real-world examples including social networking and digital marketing. You will find important topics drawn from the rapidly changing world of modern business including social and environmental responsibility, sustainability, globalisation, entrepreneurship, and marketing through transitional times. New, PRINT versions of this book come with bonus online study tools including animated activities and videos on the CourseMate Express platform.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

632

Publisher

Cengage AU

Published Date

ISBN 10

017038618X

ISBN 13

9780170386180

The Truth About Best Branding Practices (Collection)

By: William Kane,Donna Heckler,Brian D. Till,Michael Solomon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Truth About Best Branding Practices (Collection)

By: William Kane,Donna Heckler,Brian D. Till,Michael Solomon

150 powerful bite-size techniques for creating high-value brands – and keeping them strong! Three full books of bite-size, actionable guidance on branding and marketing! Discover how to build great brands, and keep them great... ensure branding consistency everywhere from your packaging to your salesforce… promote and leverage brand loyalty… embed deep customer motivations into your brands… create cultures that can support authentic brand messages… and much more! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Brian D. Till, Donna Heckler, Michael R. Solomon, and William S. Kane

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

599

Publisher

Pearson Education

Published Date

ISBN 10

0132655756

ISBN 13

9780132655750

Venice

By: Brian Bell,Lisa Gerard-Sharp

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Venice

By: Brian Bell,Lisa Gerard-Sharp

City Guide Tokyo includes insight from expert writers into Tokyo's history, culture, politics, arts and people.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

264

Published Date

ISBN 10

981413760X

ISBN 13

9789814137607

Christianity in the Twentieth Century

A World History

By: Brian Stanley

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Christianity in the Twentieth Century

A World History

By: Brian Stanley

A history of unparalleled scope that charts the global transformation of Christianity during an age of profound political and cultural change Christianity in the Twentieth Century charts the transformation of one of the world's great religions during an age marked by world wars, genocide, nationalism, decolonization, and powerful ideological currents, many of them hostile to Christianity. Written by a leading scholar of world Christianity, the book traces how Christianity evolved from a religion defined by the culture and politics of Europe to the expanding polycentric and multicultural faith it is today--one whose growing popular support is strongest in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, China, and other parts of Asia. Brian Stanley sheds critical light on themes of central importance for understanding the global contours of modern Christianity, illustrating each one with contrasting case studies, usually taken from different parts of the world. Unlike other books on world Christianity, this one is not a regional survey or chronological narrative, nor does it focus on theology or ecclesiastical institutions. Rather, Stanley provides a history of Christianity as a popular faith experienced and lived by its adherents, telling a compelling and multifaceted story of Christendom's fortunes in Europe, North America, and across the rest of the globe. Transnational in scope and drawing on the latest scholarship, Christianity in the Twentieth Century demonstrates how Christianity has had less to fear from the onslaughts of secularism than from the readiness of Christians themselves to accommodate their faith to ideologies that privilege racial identity or radical individualism.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

502

Publisher

Princeton University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1400890314

ISBN 13

9781400890316

Superheroes!

The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro

By: Brian Solomon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Superheroes!

The History of a Pop-Culture Phenomenon from Ant-Man to Zorro

By: Brian Solomon

Superheroes! is the ultimate reference book about the men and women in tights who fight for what’s right and the comic book phenomenon that conquered the world. From their origins in stories created by barely grown men during an era of global war and printed on cheap paper for consumption by children, superheroes have grown into a popular culture whirlwind that has attracted millions of fans and crossed over into every form of media. Encompassing early coming books, indie outliers, and the mammoth fictional universes managed by DC and Marvel, Superheroes! chronicles the rise of a distinctly American invention, the modern-day evolution of the myths and legends of old. Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Captain America, X-Men, the Justice League and the Avengers—they all represent our greatest hopes, and sometimes our darkest fantasies. Pop culture expert Brian Solomon tells a story that goes from the Golden, Silver and Bronze Ages of comic book history right up to the Modern Age of multimillion-dollar Hollywood movies, and beyond. Perhaps no fictional genre has endured and blossomed over the past eighty years the way superheroes have. Learn all about the creators who have brought them to life: artists like Jack Kirby and Jim Lee, writers like Stan Lee and Alan Moore, actors like Christopher Reeve and Robert Downey Jr., and directors like Tim Burton and Joss Whedon. They’re all here, in all their high-flying, eye-zapping, goon-punching glory. Up, up and away!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

353

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Published Date

ISBN 10

1493064525

ISBN 13

9781493064526

Designing Service Excellence

People and Technology

By: Brian Hunt,Toni Ivergard

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Designing Service Excellence

People and Technology

By: Brian Hunt,Toni Ivergard

The moment of truth-that instant when consumers experience and judge service quality-is often a deciding factor in business success. Designing Service Excellence: People and Technology provides practical information on the design, management, and organization of many different types of service industries, such as hotels, restaurants, banks and fina

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

190

Publisher

CRC Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1439840474

ISBN 13

9781439840474

Sports Medicine, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

By: Brian Krabak

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Sports Medicine, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

By: Brian Krabak

This issue is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary state-of-the-art review focusing on the athlete as a whole. The articles explore the impact of excessive activity, new therapies and performance enhancement interventions on the musculoskeletal, neurological and psychological aspects of the athlete.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

257

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Published Date

ISBN 10

0323323863

ISBN 13

9780323323864

Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Nietzsche on Morality

By: Brian Leiter

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Nietzsche on Morality

By: Brian Leiter

This Routledge Philosophy Guidebook focuses on Nietzsche, introducing and assessing his life and background to his writings on morality and the ideas and text of On the Genealogy of Morality, as well as his continuing importance in philosophy.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

346

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0415152852

ISBN 13

9780415152853

Permutation Groups

By: John D. Dixon,Brian Mortimer

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Permutation Groups

By: John D. Dixon,Brian Mortimer

Following the basic ideas, standard constructions and important examples in the theory of permutation groups, the book goes on to develop the combinatorial and group theoretic structure of primitive groups leading to the proof of the pivotal ONan-Scott Theorem which links finite primitive groups with finite simple groups. Special topics covered include the Mathieu groups, multiply transitive groups, and recent work on the subgroups of the infinite symmetric groups. With its many exercises and detailed references to the current literature, this text can serve as an introduction to permutation groups in a course at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level, as well as for self-study.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

360

Publisher

Springer Science & Business Media

Published Date

ISBN 10

1461207312

ISBN 13

9781461207313

Blood and Fire

The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

By: Brian R. Solomon

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Blood and Fire

The Unbelievable Real-Life Story of Wrestling’s Original Sheik

By: Brian R. Solomon

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

367

Publisher

ECW Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1773058827

ISBN 13

9781773058825

Blood on the Tracks

The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson : a Psychohistorical Memoir

By: S. Brian Willson

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Blood on the Tracks

The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson : a Psychohistorical Memoir

By: S. Brian Willson

After serving in the Vietnam War, S. Brian Willson became a radical, nonviolent peace protester and pacifist, and this memoir details the drastic governmental and social change he has spent his life fighting for. Chronicling his personal struggle with a government he believes to be unjust, Willson sheds light on the various incarnations of his protests of the U.S. government, including the refusal to pay taxes, public fasting, and, most famously, public obstruction. On September 1, 1987, Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks. Providing a full look into the tragic event, Willson, who lost his legs in the incident, discusses how the subsequent publicity propelled his cause toward the national consciousness. Now, 23 years later, Willson tells his story of social injustice, nonviolent struggle, and the so-called American way of life.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

441

Publisher

Pm Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1604864214

ISBN 13

9781604864212

Blood on the Tracks

The Lifea nd Times of S. Brian Willson

By: Willson, S. Brian

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Blood on the Tracks

The Lifea nd Times of S. Brian Willson

By: Willson, S. Brian

“We are not worth more, they are not worth less.” This is the mantra of S. Brian Willson and the theme that runs throughout his compelling psycho-historical memoir. Willson’s story begins in small-town, rural America, where he grew up as a “Commie-hating, baseball-loving Baptist,” moves through life-changing experiences in Viet Nam, Nicaragua and elsewhere, and culminates with his commitment to a localized, sustainable lifestyle. In telling his story, Willson provides numerous examples of the types of personal, risk-taking, nonviolent actions he and others have taken in attempts to educate and effect political change: tax refusal—which requires simplification of one’s lifestyle; fasting—done publicly in strategic political and/or therapeutic spiritual contexts; and obstruction tactics—strategically placing one’s body in the way of “business as usual.” It was such actions that thrust Brian Willson into the public eye in the mid-’80s, first as a participant in a high-profile, water-only “Veterans Fast for Life” against the Contra war being waged by his government in Nicaragua. Then, on a fateful day in September 1987, the world watched in horror as Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks and arrested. Losing his legs only strengthened Willson’s identity with millions of unnamed victims of U.S. policy around the world. He provides details of his travels to countries in Latin America and the Middle East and bears witness to the harm done to poor people as well as to the environment by the steamroller of U.S. imperialism. These heart-rending accounts are offered side by side with inspirational stories of nonviolent struggle and the survival of resilient communities Willson’s expanding consciousness also uncovers injustices within his own country, including insights gained through his study and service within the U.S. criminal justice system and personal experiences addressing racial injustices. He discusses coming to terms with his identity as a Viet Nam veteran and the subsequent service he provides to others as director of a veterans outreach center in New England. He draws much inspiration from friends he encounters along the way as he finds himself continually drawn to the path leading to a simpler life that seeks to “do no harm.&rdquo Throughout his personal journey Willson struggles with the question, “Why was it so easy for me, a ’good’ man, to follow orders to travel 9,000 miles from home to participate in killing people who clearly were not a threat to me or any of my fellow citizens?” He eventually comes to the realization that the “American Way of Life” is AWOL from humanity, and that the only way to recover our humanity is by changing our consciousness, one individual at a time, while striving for collective cultural changes toward “less and local.” Thus, Willson offers up his personal story as a metaphorical map for anyone who feels the need to be liberated from the American Way of Life—a guidebook for anyone called by conscience to question continued obedience to vertical power structures while longing to reconnect with the human archetypes of cooperation, equity, mutual respect and empathy.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

749

Publisher

PM Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

160486592X

ISBN 13

9781604865929

Not Guilty

Be Free to Experience God's Love

By: Brian Simmons

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Not Guilty

Be Free to Experience God's Love

By: Brian Simmons

Dive into Romans and watch God's love set you free. Shame. Failure. Sin. They leave mankind with a verdict: guilty. Have you been trusting in your works or feeling continually crushed by sin? Your story does not end there. Christ paid the price, and a new verdict has been rendered: not guilty! It's time to relinquish every heavy burden of sin and guilt to God. As you examine the powerful, freeing book of Romans through this devotional commentary and study guide, you will rediscover the joy of your salvation, surrender all self-righteousness, stop striving to please God or earn his love, return to the simplicity of the gospel of grace, silence the accusing voice of shame, and experience acceptance by God. Understand the true grace of the gospel that releases God's power and peace into your life.

Average ratings

N/A