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Discourses of Home and Homeland in Irish Children’s Fiction 1990-2012: Writing Home (Critical Approaches to Children's Literature)
by Ciara Ní BhroinIn the context of changing constructs of home and of childhood since the mid-twentieth century, this book examines discourses of home and homeland in Irish children’s fiction from 1990 to 2012, a time of dramatic change in Ireland spanning the rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger and of unprecedented growth in Irish children’s literature. Close readings of selected texts by five award-winning authors are linked to social, intellectual and political changes in the period covered and draw on postcolonial, feminist, cultural and children’s literature theory, highlighting the political and ideological dimensions of home and the value of children’s literature as a lens through which to view culture and society as well as an imaginative space where young people can engage with complex ideas relevant to their lives and the world in which they live. Examining the works of O. R. Melling, Kate Thompson, Eoin Colfer, Siobhán Parkinson and Siobhan Dowd, Ciara Ní Bhroin argues that Irish children’s literature changed at this time from being a vehicle that largely promoted hegemonic ideologies of home in post-independence Ireland to a site of resistance to complacent notions of home in Celtic Tiger Ireland.
Discourses of Migration in Documentary Film: Translating the Real to the Reel
by Alexandra J. SanchezThis book proposes a new approach to the study of discourse in documentary film. It considers discourse as a basic factor of translation (as well as contexts, agents, and practices) and draws on the parallels between the disciplines of translating and documentary making to perform a discourse analysis of documentaries centering on migration. By relying on the concept of translation as a heuristic tool, the author highlights the discursive mechanisms of 18 documentaries on Latin American migration shown in the United States by the Public Broadcasting Service series POV between 1996 and 2018. This interdisciplinary approach facilitates a holistic analysis of documentary film discourse, while also raising awareness of positive discourses of migration. The book will be of interest to students and scholars involved in the study of discourse, translation, documentary, television, and migration.
Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids
by Amanda JassCelebrate this Advent season with Discovering Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional with Activities for Kids! Using four key themes of hope, joy, peace, and love, this interactive retelling of the first Christmas story invites families to focus on the most special reason we celebrate Christmas--the birth of our Savior.Each day includes a devotion, scripture, conversation prompts, a guided prayer, and a simple, mess-free activity. Discovering Christmas is perfect forfamilies looking to celebrate the Advent season together,teaching preschoolers about Jesus' birth,helping kids create memories and establish a family holiday tradition, andkeeping little minds busy during Christmas break and quiet time.
Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second
by Julien R. FieldingTraditionally, university students have gained access to world religions by reading primary texts. Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second takes students beyond the written page, offering an exploration of the same religious traditions through the study of feature films. The many definitions of religion are examined along with its various components, including doctrine, myth, ethics, ritual, and symbol. Specific religious traditions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, popular religion, and Shinto are examined. Biographical sketches of directors whose films tend to focus on a particular religious tradition are also included, such as Zhang Yimou, Hayao Miyazaki, Deepa Mehta, and Akira Kurosawa. Discovering World Religions at 24 Frames Per Second is unique in the area of religion and film studies in that it isn't just a collection of essays. Instead it provides the introductory student with the necessary background information on the various religions before looking at how their ideas can be understood not through texts but through the cinematic medium. To keep the conversation fresh, most of the films used in the book were made within the last decade. Furthermore, examples range from popular, mainstream fare, such as Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings trilogy to lesser-known foreign films, such as The Wooden Man's Bride and The Great Yokai War. Several films with a "cult-like" following are also discussed, including Fight Club, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Jacob's Ladder. This book is also unique in that instead of drawing upon the Judeo-Christian tradition, it draws from Eastern traditions.
Discussing Disney
by Amy M. DavisThese scholarly essays examine Disney’s cultural impact from various perspectives—including film studies, history, musicology, gender and more.The academic field of Disney Studies has evolved greatly over the years, as the twelve essays collected in this volume demonstrate. With a diversity of perspectives and concerns, the contributors examine the cultural significance and impact of the Disney Company’s various outputs, such as animated shorts and films, theme park attractions, television shows, books, music, and merchandising. By looking at Disney from some of its many angles—including the history and the persona of its founder, a selection of its successful and not-so-successful films, its approaches to animation, its branding and fandom, and its reception and reinterpreted within popular culture—Discussing Disney offers a more holistic understanding of a company that has been, and continues to be, one of the most important forces in contemporary culture.
Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics (Cultural Studies of the Americas #2)
by José Esteban MuñozThere is more to identity than identifying with one&’s culture or standing solidly against it. José Esteban Muñoz looks at how those outside the racial and sexual mainstream negotiate majority culture—not by aligning themselves with or against exclusionary works but rather by transforming these works for their own cultural purposes. Muñoz calls this process &“disidentification,&” and through a study of its workings, he develops a new perspective on minority performance, survival, and activism.Disidentifications is also something of a performance in its own right, an attempt to fashion a queer world by working on, with, and against dominant ideology. By examining the process of identification in the work of filmmakers, performance artists, ethnographers, Cuban choteo, forms of gay male mass culture (such as pornography), museums, art photography, camp and drag, and television, Muñoz persistently points to the intersecting and short-circuiting of identities and desires that result from misalignments with the cultural and ideological mainstream in contemporary urban America.Muñoz calls attention to the world-making properties found in performances by queers of color—in Carmelita Tropicana&’s &“Camp/Choteo&” style politics, Marga Gomez&’s performances of queer childhood, Vaginal Creme Davis&’s &“Terrorist Drag,&” Isaac Julien&’s critical melancholia, Jean-Michel Basquiat&’s disidentification with Andy Warhol and pop art, Felix Gonzalez-Torres&’s performances of &“disidentity,&” and the political performance of Pedro Zamora, a person with AIDS, within the otherwise artificial environment of the MTV serialThe Real World.
Disintegrating the Musical: Black Performance and American Musical Film
by Arthur KnightThis study tracks and analyzes the history of musical representations of African Americans in american film's classic sound era.
Dismantling The Dream Factory
by Hester BaerThe history of postwar German cinema has most often been told as a story of failure, a failure paradoxically epitomized by the remarkable popularity of film throughout the late 1940s and 1950s. Through the analysis of 10 representative films, Hester Baer reassesses this period, looking in particular at how the attempt to 'dismantle the dream factory' of Nazi entertainment cinema resulted in a new cinematic language which developed as a result of the changing audience demographic. In an era when female viewers comprised 70 per cent of cinema audiences a 'women's cinema' emerged, which sought to appeal to female spectators through its genres, star choices, stories and formal conventions. In addition to analyzing the formal language and narrative content of these films, Baer uses a wide array of other sources to reconstruct the original context of their reception, including promotional and publicity materials, film programs, censorship documents, reviews and spreads in fan magazines. This book presents a new take on an essential period, which saw the rebirth of German cinema after its thorough delegitimization under the Nazi regime.
Disney Activity Songs
by Walt Disney RecordsDisney activity songs features "Itsy Bitsy Spider" "Ring Around the Rosy" "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe " "I’m a Little Teapot" and "Pat-a-Cake "
Disney Discourse: Producing the Magic Kingdom (AFI Film Readers)
by Eric SmoodinHirohito and his Mickey Mouse watch, Goofy and Donald as our "Goodwill Ambassadors:" Disney Discourse is an interdisciplinary examination of the founder and his empire. These essays use an interdisciplinary approach to read through Disney's domestic cultural production "innocent" national icons, as well as theme parks, cartoons and television to analyze the global impact of American popular culture, the politics of Disney, and the complex reception Disney productions have received around the world.The Disney corporation's ever-increasing visibility the opening of Euro Disney and new stores in malls and vast influence over global culture demands critical attention not only in film and television studies, but in international diplomacy, architecture, economics and other related fields. Disney Discourse consolidates the best of the current work on Disney and provides a representative sample of past analyses of the Disney empire.Contributors: Julianne Burton-Carvajal, Lisa Cartwright, Brian Goldfarb, Richard deCordova, Douglas Gomery, David Kunzle, Jon Lewis, Moya Luckett, Richard Neupert, Susan Ohmer, José Piedra, Mitsuhiro Yoshimoto, Alexander Wilson.
Disney Frozen Cinestory Comic
by DisneyFearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf along the way, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.Featuring a foreword by Leonard Maltin, the Cinestory tells the story of Frozen with images from the movie. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Disney Frozen: A Culinary Journey through Arendelle
by S. T. Bende Daytona DanielsenFeel like you are visiting Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf in this cookbook inspired by Disney&’s Frozen and Frozen 2, featuring open-faced sandwiches inspired by Anna, Christmas kransekake inspired by Elsa, beloved lefse, a giant cookie in the wavy shape of Norway, and more!For the first time in forever, fans of Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf will get to experience sights, smells, and tastes of Arendelle. This all-new cookbook features Scandinavian recipes celebrating some of the people and cultures that inspired Disney&’s Frozen and Frozen 2.The Tastes of Arendelle: The Official Frozen Cookbook features step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs so chefs of any age or skill level can learn to prepare traditional Scandinavian treats. Featuring more than fifty-five recipes with historical tie-ins to each recipe&’s significance in the films and culture, this comprehensive cookbook brings the tastes of Arendelle into your very own hus.AUTHENTIC SCANDINAVIAN CUISINE: Includes recipes for Scandinavian dishes and delicacies such as kransekake, inspired by the Disney animated feature film Frozen and Frozen 255+ RECIPES: More than 55 Frozen-inspired recipes for appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts will bring Arendelle to your kitchenSTUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of finished dishes help ensure successFOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for kids, adults, and families, this book has easy-to-follow recipes, making it ideal for any skill level and occasionFIRST OFFICIAL COOKBOOK: Created in collaboration with Disney, this is the first official cookbook for Disney&’s FrozenCOMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Disney: Cooking with Magic, Lilo & Stitch: The Official Cookbook, Encanto: The Official Cookbook, and Coco: The Official Cookbook are also available!
Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire
by Ashley SpencerThe first unauthorized look at the inner workings—and ultimate breakdown—of the Disney Channel machine For many kids growing up in the 2000s, there was no cultural touchstone more powerful than Disney Channel, the most-watched cable channel in primetime at its peak. Today, it might best be known for introducing the world to talents like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and Zendaya. It wasn't always destined for greatness: when The Disney Channel launched in 1983, it was a forgotten stepchild within the Walt Disney Company, forever in the shadow of Disney’s more profitable movies and theme parks. But after letting the stars of their Mickey Mouse Club revival—among them Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling—slip through their fingers, Disney Channel reinvented itself as a powerhouse tween network. In the new millennium, it churned out billions of dollars in original content and triple-threat stars whose careers were almost entirely controlled by the corporation. Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the pie—and there were constant clashes between the studio, network, labels, and creatives as Disney Channel became a pressure cooker of perfection for its stars. From private feuds and on-set disasters, to fanfare that swept the nation and the realities of child stardom, culture journalist Ashley Spencer offers the inside story of the heyday of TV’s House of Mouse, featuring hundreds of exclusive new interviews with former Disney executives, creatives, and celebrities to explore the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Disney Junior Fancy Nancy: Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet (Disney Junior Fancy Nancy)
by Nancy ParentBased on the Disney Junior TV show and inspired by the classic picture book series, this brand-new storybook is perfect for the Fancy Nancy fan in your life.When Nancy auditions for the leading role in the mermaid ballet, she is disappointed to discover that not only was she not chosen, but her best friend will play the lead! Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy is an animated preschool series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times bestselling book series Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.
Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia New Edition
by DKA fun-packed guide to your favorite toys, cars, heroes, fish, monsters, and more.Do you know your Mike from your Mater? Or your Evelyn from your EVE? Dive into the wonderful world of DisneyPixar with this colorful, fact-filled guide to your favourite Pixar characters. Find out more about the greatest and funniest heroes, villains, sidekicks and oddballs from across all 21 movies - including the newest characters from Toy Story 4. Whether your favorite character is Woody, Dory, Lightning McQueen, Edna, Bing Bong or Dante, the DisneyPixar Character Encyclopedia lets you relive their best movie moments and latest adventures, discover special "did you know?" facts, and much more. Now featuring more than 290 characters, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include characters from Monsters University, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, Cars 3, Coco, The Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4. Wondering what breed of dog lovable Dug is, or who first owned Mrs. Potato Head? Or how far Elastigirl's limbs stretch, or what Sadness does in her spare time? The DisneyPixar Character Encyclopedia is the book for you!
Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia Updated and Expanded
by Shari LastDive into the wonderful world of Pixar with the new edition of this bestselling, fan-favourite, fully illustrated, and fact-filled character guide.Now featuring more than 320 characters, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include characters from Pixar's recent releases. Find out more about the greatest and funniest heroes, villains, sidekicks and oddballs from across every Pixar movie, including 2020's Onward and Soul, as well as 2021's box-office hit Luca and 2022's Turning Red and Lightyear.Whether your favourite character is Buzz, Lightning, and Mater along with these more recent ones: Izzy, Sox, Meilin, Joe, 22, Luca, or Giulia, the Pixar Character Encyclopedia lets you relive their top movie moments and latest adventures, discover special "Did you know?" facts, and much, much more.Featuring: - Beautifully illustrated with images from the original movies.- Organised in chronological order from Toy Story to Lightyear; characters from sequels, such as Toy Story 4 included with original movie.- Age-appropriate text for 7-11 year olds.Looking for more information about the Lightfoots, Luca Paguro, and Buzz Lightyear's latest adventures? The new edition of the Pixar Character Encyclopedia is the one-stop book for you!
Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide
by DKMeet all 13 Disney Princess characters in this enchanting, official guide for young fans – now updated with new pages to include Moana and RayaStep into the fairy-tale world of Disney's amazing Princesses! Jump into adventures with Moana, dance with Cinderella at the ball, and join Jasmine on her magic carpet ride as you discover, learn, and marvel at everything you need to know about these beloved characters.Featuring everything you need to know about the enchanting Disney Princesses:Newly updated with everything you need to know about the most recent Disney Princess characters, Moana (Moana) and Raya (Raya and the Last Dragon) Follows the twists and turns of each princess’s story with data files, fun facts, and gorgeous images for all 13 official Disney PrincessesBeautifully printed with gold foil and high-quality paper, this edition is a beautiful gift to treasure for young Disney Princess fansTurn the pages of this enchanting guide to follow the wonderful tales within, freshly updated to include the newest additions to the Disney Princess family. From Tiana and Merida to Belle and Ariel, follow their captivating stories, meet their friends and foes, find out fun facts, and feast your eyes on beautiful pictures from these magical worlds.© 2025 Disney
Disney Raya and the Last Dragon: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel)
by RH DisneyThis hardcover full-color graphic novel retells the whole exciting story of the hit Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon!Experience the magic of the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon, exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia. This hardcover graphic novel retells the whole exciting story with full-color illustrations. It is perfect for boys and girls ages 8 to 12! Walt Disney Animation Studios' Raya and the Last Dragon introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world. Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left on Kumandra in case dark forces return to the world, and Kelly Marie Tran voices the lead character, Raya.
Disney Storybook Collection (Storybook Collection)
by Disney Book GroupFeaturing your favorite Disney characters, these bestselling storybook collections have been completely redesigned with all new covers, gilded pages, newly edited text, and a classic new look with over 250 illustrations-including full-page artwork from the Disney archives.
Disney The Art of Moana 2 (Disney)
by Kalikolehua HurleyThis stunning volume of the Disney Art of series is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s original feature film, Moana 2.Journey from Motunui across the vast Ocean with Moana and her crew in this installment of the beloved Art of Disney series that tells the story behind the art and making of Moana 2. Here is a stunning art book that highlights the beautiful development art and paintings from the film’s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details.Copyright © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reservedEXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.ENDLESSLY GIFTABLE: The next in the fan-favorite, collectible series of Art of titles, this Disney art book is the perfect gift for Disney fans, animation students, film buffs, and more.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE ART BOOK SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney. Add this installment to the shelf with other books like The Art of Wish, The Art of Encanto, and The Art of Frozen.Perfect for:Animation fansDisney and Walt Disney Animation fansStudents, educators, and aspiring animators and filmmakersDisney+ subscribersFans of Moana and the Disney princesses
Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town
by Tanis GrayWeave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton&’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and spooky characters of Tim Burton&’s beloved classic.Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton&’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton&’s stop-motion world. Featuring more than 25 wickedly creative knits pictured in stunning full-color photography, this book includes patterns suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Patterns for Sally&’s slouchy socks and Sandy Claw&’s Christmas stocking are ideal for new knitters, while more advanced projects like Sally&’s patchwork dress will satisfy longtime crafters. Plus, this book includes original sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes goodies that are sure to satisfy the most die-hard of Tim Burton fans.
Disney Villains The Essential Guide, New Edition
by Glenn Dakin Victoria SaxonMeet the villains we all love to hate!The essential guide to more than 50 of the most villainous Disney and Disney Pixar movie characters.What makes Cruella De Vil so cruel?Why is Scar jealous of his brother Mufasa?Who are the troublesome toys at Sunnyside Daycare?© 2020 Disney
Disney and the Dialectic of Desire
by Joseph ZornadoThis book analyzes Walt Disney's impact on entertainment, new media, and consumer culture in terms of a materialist, psychoanalytic approach to fantasy. The study opens with a taxonomy of narrative fantasy along with a discussion of fantasy as a key concept within psychoanalytic discourse. Zornado reads Disney's full-length animated features of the "golden era" as symbolic responses to cultural and personal catastrophe, and presents Disneyland as a monument to Disney fantasy and one man's singular, perverse desire. What follows after is a discussion of the "second golden age" of Disney and the rise of Pixar Animation as neoliberal nostalgia in crisis. The study ends with a reading of George Lucas as latter-day Disney and Star Wars as Disney fantasy. This study should appeal to film and media studies college undergraduates, graduates students and scholars interested in Disney.
Disney's British Gentleman: The Life and Career of David Tomlinson
by Nathan Morley‘A wonderful account of a life filled with far more ups and downs than its subject’s languid demeanour ever suggested.’Miles Jupp.Even if the name doesn’t ring a bell, you’d recognise David Tomlinson’s face – genial and continually perplexed, he was Mr Banks in Mary Poppins, Professor Browne in Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Peter Thorndyke in The Love Bug. To many, he’s the epitome of post-war British comedy.But at times his life was more tragedy than comedy. A distinguished RAF pilot in the Second World War, his first marriage was to end in horrific tragedy and his next romance ended with his lover marrying the founder of the American Nazi Party. He did find love and security in his second marriage, but drama still played its part in his life – from the uncovering of an earthshattering family secret to the fight for an autism diagnosis for his son, up against the titans of the British medical establishment.Tomlinson may have died over twenty years ago, but his star continues to shine. In Disney’s British Gentleman, Nathan Morley reveals the remarkable story of one of Disney’s most beloved icons for the very first time.
Disney's Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World
by Richard SnowA propulsive history chronicling the conception and creation of Disneyland, the masterpiece California theme park, as told like never before by popular historian Richard Snow.One day in the early 1950s, Walt Disney stood looking over 240 acres of farmland in Anaheim, California, and imagined building a park where people &“could live among Mickey Mouse and Snow White in a world still powered by steam and fire for a day or a week or (if the visitor is slightly mad) forever.&” Despite his wealth and fame, exactly no one wanted Disney to build such a park. Not his brother Roy, who ran the company&’s finances; not the bankers; and not his wife, Lillian. Amusement parks at that time, such as Coney Island, were a generally despised business, sagging and sordid remnants of bygone days. Disney was told that he would only be heading toward financial ruin. But Walt persevered, initially financing the park against his own life insurance policy and later with sponsorship from ABC and the sale of thousands and thousands of Davy Crockett coonskin caps. Disney assembled a talented team of engineers, architects, artists, animators, landscapers, and even a retired admiral to transform his ideas into a soaring yet soothing wonderland of a park. The catch was that they had only a year and a day in which to build it. On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates…and the first day was a disaster. Disney was nearly suicidal with grief that he had failed on a grand scale. But the curious masses kept coming, and the rest is entertainment history. Eight hundred million visitors have flocked to the park since then. In Disney&’s Land, Richard Snow brilliantly presents the entire spectacular story, a wild ride from vision to realization, and an epic of innovation and error that reflects the uniqueness of the man determined to build &“the happiest place on earth&” with a watchmaker&’s precision, an artist&’s conviction, and the desperate, high-hearted recklessness of a riverboat gambler.