Otsing: 98887

Flesh and blood are what we are, flesh and blood is who we are, our cover is blown.This Is a Message to Persons Unknown is the first book to explore the history of the legendary band Poison Girls, from their first gigs in Brighton, through their years of touring DIY venues across Britain and Europe, documenting their peerless collection of vinyl releases, the dissident campaigns the band supported, and the uncompromising political statements Poison Girls voiced on record, in print, and through their singular visual aesthetic. A band every bit as formative to anarcho-punk as Crass were, Poison Girls offered a passionate, heartfelt rebuttal to punk rock’s Year Zero protestations. While their musical roots predated punk, their songs blended punk’s ferocity, with a sense of wit, creative ingenuity, and emotional tenderness. Formed in 1977, with a line-up that spanned the generations, Poison Girls were fronted by the redoubtable Vi Subversa, a lyricist, songwriter, and singular vocalist. Armed with a message of anarchist self-reliance, Poison Girls confronted the misogyny and ageism of countercultures and opposition movements just as fiercely as that of the capitalist war state. Through the dark decade of Thatcherism, Poison Girls’ path of most resistance took the band in a very different direction to that pursued by Crass, with some unexpected and revealing results.Combining original interviews with surviving band members with a participants’ history drawn from the pages of contemporary zines and papers, this comprehensive history of Poison Girls is richly illustrated with photos, posters, record sleeves, and ephemera drawn from the personal archives of band members, including numerous evocative images of the band at work and at play. This Is a Message to Persons Unknown presents the full story of an unparalleled group of radical musicians and artists who saw in punk the opportunity not just to rage against the machine but to create something new and extraordinary.

A picaresque debut of forbidden desire, in which a young woman escapes NYC to work on her novel in the Hamptons, falling into a downward spiral of lovers and other destructive behaviors.In the closing days of summer, ‘lover girl’ arrives at the sprawling, neglected home of her wealthy friend, Lucas. What to him is an empty house is to her an act of generosity that comes with blurry expectations. The arrival of an ex-boyfriend, Cameron, makes things even more complicated.How can she give both men the things they assume they can take from her? What she calls ‘love’ will take her to the bedrooms of New York City, the decadent parties of upper-class America, and, eventually, to Paris. Lover Girl is a lesson in the schooled indifference and the complicated dynamics of the super-privileged and the meaning of real love as a twenty-first century girl.

Slash"Yngwie literally blew my mind when he came on the L.A. music scene in the early 1980s. The fastest & most articulate, fluid, melodic, classical-based rock guitarist I'd ever heard. Still the best at what he does all these years later."Steve Vai"When Yngwie Malmsteen hit the scene in the early 1980s, it was as though a monolith appeared. He was playing electric rock guitar in a way that seemed completely unearthly and had to be seen to be believed. His tone was pristine and powerful; his vibrato, intonation, and control were stunning; His harmonic and melodic sensibilities were unique; his emotional investment in his melodies was captivating; and his sheer speed and technical command of the instrument were utterly breathtaking, to the point of frightening for some. Yngwie absolutely set a standard of virtuosity on the instrument that has yet to be matched."Joe Satriani"Yngwie is an amazing guitarist, and there is only one Yngwie Malmsteen. Let's face it, every guitarist wishes they could do what Yngwie does with those six strings and a pick, but what he does is not only superhuman, it is undeniably unique and original, too. There are imitators, some with equal proficiency, but none who can match the heart and the confidence behind his virtuosity."Zakk Wylde"You have "Good" Guitar Players. You have "Great "Guitar Players. Then you have The Ones that CHANGE THE GAME. . . . It's not Just his Sheer & Uter Mastery & Command of the Instrument that make him Amazing. The Phrasing, The Vibrato, The Tone, and His FEEL & PASSION, along with the Overall Musicality that he brings to the table, are what make him so Special & Unique. . . . while other guitar players play fast and say Nothing, Yngwie Speaks."

The first time Dimitri Castallanos experienced obsession, he committed a felony. He was five. Dimitri is a psychopath. And he's still obsessed with just one person. Arlo Miller was born a victim, raised as his father's punching bag and his mother's scapegoat. Dimitri was his only protection, and they took him away. As children, they clung to each other. As adults, they pretend neither remembers, while both harbor secret crushes on the other. Dimitri hides his feelings behind a mask of indifference. Arlo hides his by falling for very bad men. When one of those men confronts Dimitri, this time it's Arlo who commits a felony. Murder. But Dimitri won't allow Arlo to take the fall. With the help of Dimitri's mother and seven psychopaths, they now have twenty-four hours to fake an alibi, hide a body, and confess their true feelings for each other, once and for all. Which is harder? Falling in love or getting away with murder?

It's the classic story-boy goes off into the world to fulfill his dreams and leaves the girl behind. Not every boy returns home, and I wish Ben Noughton wouldn't have come back to our small ranching town at all after he retired from playing professional football. I figure it's a quick layover for him. He always wanted out of this town and off his family's ranch. I just have to bide my time until he turns his back on all of us again. Then he takes on the coaching position for the high school football team and starts milling around too much, bulldozing the protective walls I've built around myself. But he goes too far when he takes my son under his wing to help him be the best player he can be. Leaving me to protect not only my own heart but my son's too. Because I promised myself a long time ago that I'd never be the girl in the rearview mirror again.

Want to impress your friends and family with both useful, worthless but undeniably interesting facts? Then Interesting Facts For Curious Minds: 1572 Random But Mind Blowing Facts About History, Science, Pop Culture and Everything in Between is the book for you! In this book you'll find the answers to questions such as: ¿ When did zero become a number? ¿ Who was the inventor of Bitcoin? ¿ What did the Big Bang sound like? ¿ How have sports changed around the world? ¿ What's a malapropism? Interesting Facts For Curious Minds gives you the answer to all these and many, many more questions that I know have crossed your mind from time to time. This book is divided into 63 chapters by topic for your convenience, bringing you a nice mix of science, history, pop culture, and all sorts of stuff in between. Each chapter contains 25 concise yet engaging factoids that are sure to make you think and at times laugh. How you read this book is entirely up to you. I'm sure most of you will read it cover to cover at some point, but when you're with friends and family you can pick the chapters out that most appeal to all of you. However you read this book, I guarantee you'll find it one of the best tools to pass some time, relax alone, or connect with others. So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn some truly interesting facts!

Want to keep your mind young, healthy and engaged? Looking for a little something to pit your wits against? Then The Ultimate Brain Games And Puzzles Book For Adults might just be for you! Inside this book you'll find hundreds of exclusive puzzles, quizzes, trivia and fiendish word games, ranging from traditional crosswords and word searches to unique tests of your word power, vocabulary and general knowledge. · How good are you at solving anagrams? · How quickly can you figure out a hangman answer - from just a few of its letters? · Could you name the presidents from just their middle names? · Have you ever tried to solve a word search that doesn't contain any words?! These and dozens more like them are just some of the puzzles and quizzes waiting to be solved! You could just dive in right away, of course, but the puzzles in The Ultimate Brain Games And Puzzles Book For Adults have been cleverly arranged in order of difficulty - simplest to hardest - to help ease you in and get you warmed up. From a basic introductory section explaining the rules and outlining what's to come to the games and puzzles progress on through Easy, Medium, and Hard levels, up to a final Expert level - this book truly is stacked with fun, challenging and engaging puzzles that you'll love from start to finish Are you up for the challenge?

The cat distribution system has struck again... and this time it's magical. When a spell gone wrong brings more than just magic to Theo Brylar's life, things in Adenashire get a little... purrplexing. Suddenly, cat of all shapes and sizes are drawn to the elf like catnip, much to the amusement of Faylin the forest lynx (and Theo's "house cat"). But when someone suggests opening a cat café next to Arleta's bakery, Theo finds himself juggling more than feline antics. Between his mother's showing up unannounced and the lingering grief of his brother's death, Theo's family drama surfaces at the most inconvenient time. With Arleta pregnant and facing her own fears, Theo must untangle his emotions and reconcile with his past... all while keeping his cat café (and family) from spiraling out of control. Escape to Adenashire for a heartfelt, cozy fantasy filled with warm drinks, the power of love, friendship, and the healing magic of furry companions.

Revisit the vampire tale that kick-started a modern horror comics revival in this third collected deluxe edition.A town plunged into darkness, a group of vampires hungry for blood, and only a husband-and-wife sheriff’s team to stop them. This premise set the stage for an iconic horror franchise that went on to become a feature-length film from Sony Pictures in 2007. Book Three collects Eben and Stella, Red Snow, and Beyond Barrow.In the waning moments of 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, Stella managed to bring her vampire husband Eben back from beyond…only he came back hungry. Now, for the first time, see what happened next in Eben and Stella, which fills in the black gaps between that tale and Return to Barrow. Written by co-creator Steve Niles and Kelly Sue DeConnick with art by Justin Randall.Then, in Red Snow from co-creator Ben Templesmith, it’s 1941. Hitler’s Operation: Silver Fox has failed, but the war on the Eastern Front drags on as the Russian winter starts to bite. British military attaché Corporal Charlie Keating observes the war from the Soviet side, making sure crucial supplies get through to aid Stalin’s front in the battle against the Nazis. With luck, he too will survive to see the end of the war. But something else is out there, and it’s not the Nazis.In the third story, Beyond Barrow from Steve Niles and Bill Sienkiewicz, after years of attacks and several without, the citizens of Barrow have become united against random attacks on their city by the undead. Unfortunately, the same does not apply outside the town throughout the rest of the mysterious Arctic Circle. Forget everything you ever thought you knew about 30 Days of Night and return to Barrow.

Explore the fan-favorite Mirror Universe of The Next Generation in this epic struggle showcasing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the I.S.S. Enterprise-D in a convenient-to-read pocket-sized (6 x 9) edition!There is the reality you know. And on another dimensional plane, there exists a dark, twisted reflection of that universe. So familiar, and yet so different. An Empire in place of a Federation, where profit and power take precedence over peace and exploration.As the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance rules—having overrun the Empire, destroying its fleet and driving it back to Earth—rumors and propaganda spread throughout the Alpha Quadrant about the Empire’s final demise. Those rumors are, however, untrue. A handful of Imperial ships remain, intent on protecting Earth and what’s left of the Empire. And commanding the newest and most powerful of those ships is a man equally intent on seeing it rise again—Captain Jean-Luc Picard.Plus, expand upon the world of The Mirror War in four short stories focusing on some of your favorite characters: Data, Geordi La Forge, Benjamin Sisko, and Deanna Troi!Collects Star Trek: The Mirror War issues #1–8 and Star Trek: Warriors of the Mirror War issues #1–4 together in one volume for the first time!

Are you starting up or ready to scale your existing business? Do you want an easier way to do it, with less drama? Looking for a resource your entire leadership team and team members can read quickly, to get everyone in your organization "on the same page"? Start to Scale is where you and your team can begin, with the tools and techniques that have helped over 102,000 firms like yours scale. These techniques have been used by highly successful industry legends, including Dave Rogenmoser and his partners who started their firm over a weekend with the Start to Scale tools and scaled to over $1 billion in valuation (a tale so noteworthy, it's the opening story in this book). Author Verne Harnish is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, venture investor, and founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and EO's premier executive education program. Alongside his global organization of over three hundred partners, Harnish has produced this essential guide. Based on over four decades of experience helping firms scale, Start to Scale distills decades of business wisdom into a practical, actionable framework. Start to Scale focuses on four critical decisions every company must get right: People: Learn how to build a team aligned with your core values. Strategy: Develop a plan that truly matters to customers and sets you apart. Execution: Master the art of priority-setting and effective meeting rhythms. Cash: Ensure you never run out of fuel for growth. Aligning with Verne's best-seller Scaling Up, this is the book you start with to build a foundation of battle-tested tools and techniques, including: The One-Page Strategic Plan (OPSP) to align your entire organization Effective meeting rhythms to drive accountability and communication Practical ways to gather and act on crucial customer and employee feedback Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned CEO, this book offers invaluable insights to help you identify and overcome the three key barriers to scaling. You'll learn how to implement simple yet powerful routines to drive consistent growth and balance long-term vision with short-term execution. Don't let your business plateau. With Start to Scale, you'll have the perfect starting point and roadmap to achieve sustainable, profitable growth and dominate your industry. This book is an easy read designed as a guide for all your employees, one that will alleviate the pressure to tackle scaling challenges on your own. It's OK to be independent but there's no reason to do this alone! This book is a revised and updated edition of the book previously published under the title Mastering the Rockefeller Habits.

Imagery of crowds and mass gatherings has been the focal point of Michel Comte's work for many years now. Particularly powerful are the yearly Easter blessings in the Vatican City; the papal conclaves with aerial views of all the gathered cardinals have not changed since the Middle Ages. From Shibuya's crossings to New York's Times Square; from the Hajj in Mecca, to Woodstock, the World Cup final, and the Italian Grand Prix; from the March on Washington with Martin Luther King, to Hong Kong in 2019-2020-each of these places attracts enormous crowds approaching a point of imminent danger that have led to catastrophic events in the past. In November 2019 the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in the city of Wuhan in Hubei province; in the months since, our world has changed. Social distancing has become the new norm and our entire perspective towards gathering, meeting and closeness have taken on different meanings. Suddenly, images of crowds look unfamiliar. The dots are drifting apart.

When it comes to being a lifelong horror fan it can be pretty difficult to find a movie that will leave me disturbed or even, dare I say it, a little scared. In that same life I've met people who are similar to me: long term horror fans that need something a little 'harder'. However, when we've found that 'something' it's surprising that it's the same movies that have left an impact on our usually jaded minds. This book is about those films.Something so unrelenting, so unforgiving, so unrepentant that you just know it's 'got' you.You might not flinch during one of the many Saw movies yet you've just watched something that not only made you flinch, but you feel mentally and physically ill. It stays with you long after viewing, in your mind you relive the most unsettling moments at night when trying to sleep. However, it's something you'll never forget viewing (even when and where) amongst the countless horror flicks and cult cinema you watch year on year. The movies featured in this book are the ones you tell your friends about because you know they'll be shocked to hear of a film that even you think is 'scary'. From I Spit on Your Grave to The Human Centipede, Unrepentant Cinema examines feature films that have gained a reputation amongst the hardcore horror community for a variety of reasons. This entails talking about scenes depicting a lot of taboo and upsetting topics: necrophiliac, incest, rape, torture, abuse, murder, 'snuff movies' and more will be covered. While the themes are controversial I do try to make sure things don't get too dark. But, if you're reading a book that has Faces of Death and Nekromantik in it then you're more than aware of these issues already.

The Monster lives! A stunning collaboration between the premier horror artist in comics history and the co-creator of the modern classic 30 Days of Night!Inspired by Mary Shelley’s immortal gothic horror tale, Frankenstein Alive, Alive brings new life to the Promethean monster, courtesy of Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein, Swamp Thing). Victor Frankenstein’s cobbled-together creature continues his adventures, embarking on a journey to discover his own humanity. Collecting the four-issue series along with an extended gallery section of never-before-seen layouts and pencils by Wrightson, all scanned from the original art. Additional art is supplied in the final chapter by Kelley Jones (at Wrightson’s request), who stepped in to complete the series upon the comic book legend’s untimely passing.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want.Agent Bishop’s long-gestating hunt for mutants begins in earnest, and no one is safe! The Mutanimals are the first targets, but the Turtles’ turn will come soon enough, and they’ll be hounded like never before. Alopex and Nobody are looking for a little rest and relaxation but get more than they ask for when they become the unwilling guests of a never-ending party thrown by the hedonistic Toad Baron! Plus, Karai has always embodied the Foot Clan. With the clan under the control of Splinter, what path will she take during her travels in Japan? Danger and intrigue await her, Koya, and Bludgeon!Collects issues #67–72 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #9–15, and the TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo crossover.

Discover every issue from Archie Comics for the first time! Done in the same style as the classic animated TV show, they are presented in a deluxe, oversized hardcover that contains over 650 pages of content!This series of compendiums collects all issues of the ongoing series, specials, and miniseries from Archie Comics that ran from 1988 to 1995 in recommended reading order, giving fans of the comics a reading experience like never before!Volume 2 collects: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures issues #18–26 Mighty Mutanimals three-issue miniseries “Monsters Are the Rage!" from TMNT Adventures Special #3 “Louie’s Pasture” and “Pig Heaven” from TMNT Adventures Special #4 “The Darkest Hour” from TMNT Adventures Special #5 “The Darkest Hour II” from TMNT Adventures Special #6 "It Takes Guts…” from TMNT Adventures Special #7 “Cleaver’s Critters” TMNT Adventures Special #8 “Full Circle” from TMNT Adventures Special #9 April O’Neil: The May East Saga three-issue miniseries.

Oversize hardcover editions of IDW's celebrated Sonic the Hedgehog comics, including the ongoing series, annuals, and miniseries, all presented in recommended reading order!Race into these stories from across Sonic’s world, from frightful foes to old ghosts to mismatched pairs!Speaking of mismatched pairs, who is Surge, beyond Sonic’s evil counterpart? These two speedsters just can’t seem to stop fighting, all of which comes to a head in Central City!Following a clash with Dr. Starline, an evolved Surge is free and wreaking destruction on all technology in her path—and only Sonic can stop her. The two must battle it out, but who will win? And will forces from the past come back to haunt them?In another story of ghosts of the past, Sonic and Tails crash on the deserted Scrapnik Island and must battle their way past tech hardwired to destroy them. However, some of these robots are different…and more personal.Dive into the fights, mayhem, and silliness of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic line! Collects issues #51–56 from volume 14 (Overpowered) of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the 2022 Annual, Sonic the Hedgehog 2022 Free Comic Book Day, and the Scrapnik Island four-issue miniseries.

Celebrate Pride with six stories skelebrating monsters of the LGBTQ+ community, including fang-favorite couples Kieran Valentine/Spelldon Cauldronello and Clawdeen Wolf/Toralei Stripe.First, follow the Toradeen love story from enemies to fiends to lovers. Clawdeen and Toralei are claws over tails for each other now, but how did they go from hisses to kisses? It’s simple math, really. Clawculus + a common enemy + forced proximity = the perfect love story. But it isn’t always a walk through the graveyard—the ghouls need to work on their communication if they want to be couple goals!Then, Valentine always thought love sucked, until he met his very cute Bite-ology partner, Spelldon. Sparks start flying when Spelldon helps him brew a potion that will drain him of love forever, but dating an emotional vampire can be a bit awkward. Valentine’s powers are totally out of control, and he worries he might have accidentally hypnotized Spelldon to fall in love with him.And last, Kiyomi Haunterly comes to terms with her sexuality. Collects Monster High: Pride 2024, 2025, and 2026 into one collection for the first time!

As we all know that in today's time of modernity, energy plays an important role, somewhere today we are getting almost every need of our energy in the form of electricity. And with this, today we generate 77% of electricity from coal power plants in India. According to the report of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, gross electricity consumption in 2019 was 1208 kWh per capita. From this data, we understand one thing that distribution of so much electricity in such a large population is a challenging task. Keep the production of your electricity in such a way that it is efficient in cost and does not harm the environment; whereas in today's time we do not get to see this, the environment is being polluted in the production of electricity, then in this proposal After reaching the root of this problem, we have proposed two new power plants named Dry Ice Acetylene Power Plant (DIA Power Plant) and electrochemical acetylene power plant (ECA Power Plant)

"At the center of [Saturday Night Live], from the moment of its inception to the present day, is one man: producer Lorne Michaels. Over his 50 years running the show, [he's] become a revered, inimitable, and bewildering presence in the world of entertainment. He's a mogul, a kingmaker, a tastemaker, a grudge-holder, a mensch, a workaholic, a genius spotter of talent, a ruthless businessman, a name dropper, an obsessive step counter, the inspiration for Dr. Evil, a winner of 90 Emmys--and a mystery. Generations of writers, actors, and stars have spent their lives trying to figure him out. ... With unprecedented access to Michaels (who has spent his career mostly avoiding reporters) and the entire SNL apparatus, ... Morrison takes you behind the curtain for the rollicking, definitive story of how Lorne created the institution that would change comedy forever."--

Why did more than 15,000 people from the former Soviet bloc join ISIS - nearly a third of the group's foreign fighters?In Goodbye, ISIS: What Remains is Future, award-winning journalist Katerina Sergatskova investigates one of the most underexplored chapters of global terrorism. Drawing on years of reporting across Georgia, Turkey, Iraq, and Ukraine, she traces the personal stories of ISIS recruits, their families, and even those falsely accused of affiliation.Through vivid interviews and groundbreaking reporting, Sergatskova reveals how post-Soviet fighters shaped ISIS, how the movement spread into the Caucasus, and why Ukraine has become an unexpected landing place for some of its veterans. Alongside this narrative, she connects today's extremist networks to earlier figures like Dzhokhar Dudayev and Shamil Basayev, showing how past conflicts laid the groundwork for ISIS's reach.Both deeply human and geopolitically urgent, Goodbye, ISIS challenges assumptions about terrorism, migration, and security in the post-Soviet world - and why understanding it matters for global stability. Autorid: Katerina Sergatskova, Kate Tsurkan

When Donald Trump won the 2024 American Presidential Election, the nation—and world—was shocked. In this critical examination of the events leading up to and following the election, political advisor Scott Ferson goes straight to the source—the American people—to understand how this happened and where we go from here.In November 2024, the Democrats didn't just lose the election—they lost the voters themselves. In the years and months leading up to the election, a lot of average Joes—enough Joes to swing an election and tilt history’s trajectory—were left looking for confidence and answers in uncertain times. These were the voters who've never chosen a party, who work full-time or overtime just to make ends meet, and who simply want to be able to live the American dream that they were promised. A generation ago, these average Joes would have been a Democrat, by tradition or community or through union organizing. Now, these voters are lost to the Democrats, and, for those in disbelief over the 2024 election, the hard lesson is the Democrats never even tried to win them over.How the Democrats Lost America explains not only why Kamala Harris and the Democrats lost the 2024 election but the larger disconnect the party has with voters in general, particularly those who don’t hug both coasts or live in select big cities in between.Through thousands of interviews over the past eight years, Scott Ferson exposes a larger problem facing our democracy: A profound disconnect with the people. By listening to people and understanding their real concerns, Democrats can find the way forward and take the steps to reconnect the people with the American promise of democracy. Democrats have a choice. These everyday voters can be lost and forgotten, or lost and found. In this critical examination of the events leading up to and following the 2024 American presidential election, political advisor Scott Ferson illuminates what went wrong for the Democrats and a potential path forward to reconnect with voters and the promise of democracy. Autorid: Scott Ferson

TMNT has some of the best characters in pop culture, and in this sixth collection, the spotlight shines on Nobody, Ray Fillet, Old Hob, and Renet!In these stories from throughout TMNT history, see the characters develop from their early roots to their present-day incarnations. Delve into issues from the original Mirage series, TMNT Adventures, IDW’s 2011 ongoing series, and more! See how Nobody and Ray become two of the Turtles’ biggest allies; uncover the complexity of Old Hob; and get to know the Turtles’ favorite Timestress, Renet!Includes stories by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Jim Lawson, Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco, Dean Clarrain, Ken Mitchroney, and more! Autorid: Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz

Godzilla heads to the heartland with Kansas City in its sights in four comic tales full of action and excitement!Calling it “Kansas City” wasn’t enough to throw Godzilla off the trail—the King of the Monsters knows it’s really in Missouri, and it’s on its way. You may have thought your city was too small to attract a kaiju…well, you shouldn’t have stuffed it so full of incredible comics creators. So, join a star-studded group of Kansas City–based comics creators as Godzilla smashes its smallest city yet!Includes stories by Buster Moody, Freddie E. Williams II, Kyle Strahm, Baldemar Rivas, and Jake Smith! Autorid: Buster Moody, Freddie E. Williams

Is the city of angels ready for a God…zilla? The King of the Monsters is headed for Hollywood!Join a superstar team of Los Angeles–based comics creators for four incredible stories all set in the filmmaking capital of the world. A terrified film crew does everything they can to trick our favorite kaiju, residents use a guide to LA’s transit system to escape the monsters’ attack, and more! Includes stories by Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One, Batman: The Brave and the Bold), J. Gonzo (Image Comics’ La Mano del Destino, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorehawk, TMNT: Black, White & Green), Jordan Morris (Bubble), and Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl)! Autorid: Gabriel Hardman, Dave Baker

Watch out Boston, it’s not the British! Godzilla is coming! Godzilla is coming!They may have defeated the British king, but are Bostonians ready for the King of the Monsters? Godzilla heads to New England and certainly isn’t there to throw a tea party. Join a superstar team of Boston-based comic book creators in four incredible stories centered on the city on a hill.Includes stories by Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman, Batman: Dark Patterns), Jessie Lonergan (Man’s Best, Miss Truesdale), Steve Orlando (Scarlet Witch, Marauders), Matt Emmons (The Council of Frogs), and Hanna Cha (The Truth About Dragons)! Autorid: Hanna Cha, Jesse Lonergan

You’ve read the series, now revel in the art that brought to life the critically acclaimed and award-winning Star Trek and Defiant comic series!Star Trek and Star Trek: Defiant have woven a story consisting of 65 issues’ worth of comics into one interconnected epic. This art book gives you an in-depth look into what made it all possible. Cover art, concept art, and final interior art are spotlighted with a focus on characters, aliens, and ships. Also included are interviews with a select number of artists talking about their process and what makes Star Trek special for them.Artists include Ramon Rosanas, Francesco Francavilla, Declan Shalvey, Rachael Stott, Malachi Ward, JK Woodward, Liana Kangas, Ángel Unzueta, Angel Hernandez, Marcus To, Megan Levens, and more. In total, over 65 artists are highlighted for their contributions to the series!

Step inside Earth's natural systems and cycles in this playful new picture book series for the littlest learners.I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water droplets sparkling with dust . . . Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Earth's water cycle, from soaring clouds to the deepest oceans. With beautiful, lyrical text by Saskia Gwinn and breathtaking, collage-style artwork by Daniela Sosa, the first book in this new Teeny Tiny Science series introduces water science to preschool-age children in an accessible and enjoyable way, immersing readers in this incredible, ever-changing cycle. Includes a free "Stories Aloud" audiobook — just scan the QR code on the cover and follow along!

Globetrotting mercenaries! Ruthless assassins! Sci-fi apocalypses! Cyborg ninjas! Ex- Special Forces Operators! Real badass scumbum cops! Down-and-dirty hand-to-hand martial arts brawls! Car chases! Gun battles galore! Knife fights! Explosions! All of that (and more!) is what makes up the direct-to-video action movie genre, especially early 2000s DTV action flicks. But what early 2000s DTV action flicks are worth your time? Let author and B-movie enthusiast Bryan Kristopowitz and his book Not Coming to a Theater Near You!: 50 Great Direct-to-Video Action Flicks of the Early 2000s fill you in. Showcasing fifty full reviews of early 2000s DTV action flicks featuring such badass action stars as Steven Seagal, Dolph Lundgren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Wesley Snipes, Mark Dacascos, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Scott Adkins, Olivier Gruner, and even Oscar winner Cuba Gooding, Jr., Not Coming to a Theater Near You! will help you discover, rediscover, and celebrate the sort of movie that used to fill the shelves of video stores and now can be found on myriad streaming services. So what the heck are you waiting for? Some of the best of the direct-to-video action movie genre awaits you. They're just not coming to a theater near you! Bryan Kristopowitz has been a regular writer for the movies section of 411mania.com since 2005, focusing on new and old B-movies, indie genre movies, and the people that make them. He is probably best known for The Gratuitous B-Movie Column, which he started in 2008. A graduate of Long Island University: Southampton College, he also wants everyone to know that "B-movie" is not a slur and that the world would be better off if everyone watched more B-movies. It just would be.

A rags to riches story about a young Venezuelan boy who chased his dreams and rose to success, founding a near billion-dollar company.Having grown up poor in Venezuela and without a high school diploma, Luis Urdaneta’s future did not look big or bright. Yet, a rebel since childhood, he did not let his circumstances define him and decided he would change his life for the better. He received his first taste of success as a direct salesperson for Tupperware, where he met mentors who taught him what it took to make it to the top. That, combined with his belief in himself, helped him achieve great success. Then at only thirty-nine, he lost everything when he turned away from direct sales—his true passion. However, he reset his focus, returning to direct sales and launching his own direct sales company in Venezuela. He soon realized he needed to push for new levels, so surrounded with trusted teammates and family, he began chasing the American Dream. The MONAT brand was introduced to market, selling high-end beauty products, and has since become a near-billion-dollar company. In Rebel Leadership, Urdaneta shares the key character traits required to achieve your dreams and goals. You’ll learn how he developed his rebel leadership style and why he believes that, just like him, you can become successful by dreaming big. Hint: it takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and never giving up. You’ll be inspired by his rags to riches story and learn what makes a true rebel leader in life and in business. As Luis says, “If you behave like a leader, act every day with faith, believe in yourself, and have a clear true north, you will achieve success.” Autorid: Luis Urdaneta

"With guidance from Mayo Clinic's pregnancy experts and weekly prompts for tracking your personal experiences and memories, this keepsake journal helps prepare you every step of the way as you get ready to meet your baby. Pregnancy can be a wild ride - full of changes, unknowns, and excitement. Capture the moments big and small in this keepsake journal. Inside you'll find guidance for each week of pregnancy from the experts at Mayo Clinic, to help you manage each phase of your baby's development with confidence - including when to expect to feel baby kicks, how to relieve nausea and back pain, how to care for your mental health during and after pregnancy, and what's "normal" in each trimester. Reflective prompts empower you as you prepare to meet your baby. Monthly pages provide a spot for tracking key measurements from your prenatal checkups. Inside you'll also find: Milestones in your baby's development, with spaces for reflection Expert insight into your changing body as baby grows Tips for navigatingthe many decisions throughout pregnancy Questions to discuss with your partner Guidance on when to buy baby gear, look for infant care, consider birth preferences and more Coaching in preparing for birth Monthly pages to record your measurements and key memories An interior pocket to store ultrasound pictures And much more Whether you're tracking each day or just the highlights, Mayo Clinic Pregnancy Journal is your one-stop personalized resource for a healthy pregnancy and a confident, empowered start to your journey in parenthood"-- Provided by publisher. With guidance from Mayo Clinic's pregnancy experts and weekly prompts for tracking your personal experiences and memories, this keepsake journal helps prepare you every step of the way as you get ready to meet your baby. Pregnancy can be a wild ride — full of changes, unknowns, and excitement. Capture the moments big and small in this keepsake journal. Inside you’ll find guidance for each week of pregnancy from the experts at Mayo Clinic, to help you manage each phase of your baby's development with confidence — including when to expect to feel baby kicks, how to relieve nausea and back pain, how to care for your mental health during and after pregnancy, and what's "normal" in each trimester. Reflective prompts empower you as you prepare to meet your baby. Monthly pages provide a spot for tracking key measurements from your prenatal checkups. Inside you'll also find: Milestones in your baby’s development, with spaces for reflection Expert insight into your changing body as baby grows Tips for navigating the many decisions throughout pregnancy Questions to discuss with your partner Guidance on when to buy baby gear, look for infant care, consider birth preferences and more Coaching in preparing for birth Monthly pages to record your measurements and key memories An interior pocket to store ultrasound pictures And much more Whether you’re tracking each day or just the highlights, Mayo Clinic Pregnancy Journal is your one-stop personalized resource for a healthy pregnancy and a confident, empowered start to your journey in parenthood. Autorid: Mayo Clinic

After decades of agitating from the inside, Joe Uehlein concluded that there had to be a movement that could act beyond the constraints of conventional labor rights and environmentalism.Joe held two top positions at the AFL-CIO: secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO’s Industrial Division, and director of the AFL-CIO’s Center for Strategic Campaigns. He left the AFL-CIO in 2005 to pursue work on climate change and founded the Labor Network for Sustainability, a force in building cooperation among labor, environmental, and climate movements. Standing on the frontlines of climate justice and the class war requires transforming organized labor to include a durable vision of ecological integrity and transforming environmentalism to embrace working-class solidarity. For Joe, art has also been vital in the struggle for labor and climate. With a guitar in hand, his powerful words have inspired audiences across the globe. While sometimes sharing the stage with musicians such as Tom Morello and Pete Seeger, Joe’s songs have become anthems for elevating the plight of the worker and demanding a healthy environment for future generations.Three Roads is the distillation of Joe’s dynamic strategy of “building bridges and pushing the envelope” to simultaneously unify and challenge the divergent forces that must come together to protect both workers and our shared planet. Joe’s captivating storytelling, passionate voice, and unique life story provides lessons, guidance and ammunition for a new generation of activists attempting to navigate the dual crisis of rising sea levels and the increasing disparity between the rich and the poor. Three Roads is for everyone who desires coming together and creating a just and sustainable future for all. Autorid: Joe Uehlein, Si Kahn

Inspired by historical Florence, Italy, and based on legends of the Renaissance-era Medici family, The Seller of Secrets is a YA romantasy novel with a sensory and elementalbased magic system. On the mystical island of Bardia, Bell Asburys sister is dying. A girl with an extraordinary but volatile gift for fusing magical elixirs, Bell was eleven when she accidentally struck her sister, Roza, with a magic that left her with an incurable illness. Six years later, she overhears her sisters fiancé buying illicit ingredients for a brainwashing elixir. Alarmed and infuriated, Bell tries to end the engagement, but Roza's fiancé is from a noble house, the sisters father is in debt, and their mother is eager to have a connection to a powerful family. Desperate to find a cure for Rozas disease and an antidote to the brainwashing elixir, Bell uncovers a tangled web of secrets that leads to a man called the Seller of Secrets and his plot to use the brainwashing elixir to force the entire island to obey him. Bell alone can create an antidote, but her experiments risk the sanity of those she loves. Rian, an infuriatingly handsome spy, offers to help her defeat the Seller of Secrets. Although she knows Rian is a master of deception, Bell cant stop herself from falling for him. But with so many things changing in her life, Bell doesnt know who she can trust and who is working to control her gift. Autorid: Sheri Yutzy, Audrey Puente

Kit and the Triple Trouble team embark on their fourth adventure in this installment of the action-packed Dungeon Runners series. Triple Trouble is gearing up for a new Dungeon Running season and the stakes are higher than ever. With the Bottom Feeder league coming to an end, whichever teams don't get promoted to the Tryhard league are done Dungeon Running for good. Armed with their skill, strength, and smarts, Kit, Sandy, and Thorn take on a whole new slate of villains, from a giant fanged snake to a blood-thirsty vampire named Count Vostro, in hopes of emerging from the dungeon victorious. Does Triple Trouble have what it takes to level up - or are they destined to fade into Dungeon Running obscurity? Only time will tell. Also in this series: · Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial · Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles · Dungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

Kit and the Triple Trouble team embark on their fourth adventure in this installment of the action-packed Dungeon Runners series. Triple Trouble is gearing up for a new Dungeon Running season and the stakes are higher than ever. With the Bottom Feeder league coming to an end, whichever teams don't get promoted to the Tryhard league are done Dungeon Running for good. Armed with their skill, strength, and smarts, Kit, Sandy, and Thorn take on a whole new slate of villains, from a giant fanged snake to a blood-thirsty vampire named Count Vostro, in hopes of emerging from the dungeon victorious. Does Triple Trouble have what it takes to level up - or are they destined to fade into Dungeon Running obscurity? Only time will tell. Also in this series: · Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial · Dungeon Runners: Sky Battles · Dungeon Runners: Ocean Chase

In the world of startups and business innovation, the promise of a revolutionary idea is often shadowed by the looming specter of risk. But what if entrepreneurs could systematically diminish that risk, paving a clearer path to success and securing the trust of investors? Zero Risk Startup is not just another business guide for startups. Paulo Andrez, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, gives you a masterclass in understanding, navigating, and practically eliminating the inherent risks of your entrepreneurial journey. He shares proven strategies and actionable insights that will not only safeguard your venture but also make it irresistibly attractive to investors. Secure your success by putting the principles in Zero Risk Startup into action, starting now.

A beginner’s guide to meditation, breathwork, and living a more mindful life. Call upon your body’s innate ability to inhale calm and exhale stress as you discover inner peace. Use the accompanying wall chart, finger labyrinth cards, and bracelet to transform this knowledge into powerful daily habits that will change the way you live your life.Complete with a guidebook, wall poster, cards, and beaded bracelet, The First Book of Meditation is an inviting kit for beginners that will make your meditation practice approachable, easy, and enjoyable. Starting with just a few minutes each day, you can begin a powerful mindfulness practice and feel more grounded and present. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, or emotional well-being, this set is designed to support and guide you on every step of your journey. WALL CHART: Brighten your home or office with the vibrant, full-color wall chart illustrating ways to stay calm. Both a practical reference and a stunning piece of wall art, it provides inspiration for each new day. FINGER LABYRINTH CARDS: Seven eye-catching cards are included with guided finger labyrinths for a fun, calming meditation exercise. KEEPSAKE BRACELET: The included mala bead bracelet is both a beautiful accessory to wear and a reminder to stay centered throughout your day. POWERFUL PRIMER: This book explores many different ways of meditating in an easy-to-follow format that anyone new to the concept can readily understand. EXQUISITE PACKAGE: This beautifully designed book is not only an excellent source of information but also a stunning addition to your bookshelf and home, as are the removable wall chart, cards, and bracelet. Autorid: Jessica Allen

I'm the coach's daughter. Falling for one of my father's players was never the plan.Especially not Decker Davis.Chicago Colts third baseman.Dependable. Steady. The guy everyone trusts.And the man who's spent years keeping his distance-especially from me.We have history. The kind that ten years and a thousand miles can't touch.So, this time, I promised myself I'd be smarter.No getting attached. No blurred lines. And definitely, no falling.He broke every last one within the first week.Because Decker doesn't just show up for me. He shows up for my daughter.Because he fits into our lives like he was always meant to be there.Because he looks at me like I was never something he wanted to lose.And suddenly, the walls I've spent years building don't feel nearly as solid as they used to.But if I let him in, I'm not just risking my heart-I'm risking hers too... and I already know what losing him costs.I won't let my daughter pay that price.

In Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Disease, Dr. Henry Wright presents a thoroughly biblical and compelling case for healing. If you think you've read all you need to know about healing, it's time to take another look. In this updated edition with expanded material, Dr. Wright clearly shows that disease is not a random occurrence and that science and medicine have their place in dealing with illness but can only offer disease management. What if the answers to true healing and freedom have been in the Bible all along?Dr. Wright spent decades learning the spiritual roots of disease and blocks to healing. In his journey, he discovered that there is a spiritual root issue in about 80 percent of all diseases, which is a direct result of a breakdown in our relationship with God, ourselves, or others. Through his groundbreaking teachings, he helped hundreds of thousands to experience wholeness in their lives. If you have recently received a diagnosis or have been struggling with your health for years, there is hope and healing ahead."Dr. Henry Wright destroys the lie that we are helpless victims of diseases.... This book is long overdue and is essential reading for any Christian struggling with sickness and for those who seek to minister to them." -Dr. Rebecca Williams, MA, MB ChB, DRCOG, DCH, DTM&H"Dr. Wright uses a solid scriptural base to reveal the roots of disease and give clear guidance on how we can be free in spirit, soul, and body!" -Sheila Pitcock, LVN

Bruce Willis first came to America's notice as a TV star on ABC's Moonlighting, playing a cocksure private eye known for his ever-present smirk, then became an international superstar as an unlikely action hero in Die Hard, a megawatt critical and box office success that redefined the action genre in the '80s and beyond. But to pigeonhole him for either breakout role overlooks the actor for the artist he was. He consistently delivered in his 30-plus year career winning, nuanced performances in starring and supporting roles across cinematic genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, comic-book adaptations, neo-noir thrillers and science fiction. The Films of Bruce Willis offers a definitive critical assessment of his work, taking a deep-dive look at his commitment to stretching himself creatively and thematically in some of the most celebrated films of his generation. Unafraid to take risks with his image or the size of his roles, often choosing projects without billing and at a fraction of the salary he came to command, he crafted a fascinating big-screen legacy encompassing several personas that will live on in the wake of his abrupt retirement from acting in 2022 after being tragically diagnosed with a degenerative cognitive disorder. James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar with more than 35 books and hundreds of articles appearing in Cineaste, Classic Images, Film Quarterly, Films in Review, Filmfax and Encyclopedia Brittanica. GARY SCHNEEBERGER is a former journalist and entertainment critic who is president of the public-relations firm ROAR, where he has advised Hollywood studios, U.S. television networks major publishing houses and international nonprofits.

Lifetime after lifetime,Lost and found again,Until the cycle was broken... As an herbalist, Heriath lives a life devoted to others. A task that has become increasingly difficult with the loss of the Elysir, a magical bloom that's healing properties have kept the people of Vyelan strong and healthy for hundreds of years. She does her best to make up for the loss, but when her sister's illness is discovered to be fatal she makes it her mission to find the healing blossom. With the help of a friend and a lucky encounter with the heiress of a powerful company in Vyelan, she finds herself on a journey to return the Elysir to its former glory. To save her sister's life she must reunite the souls of an ancient mystic and his wife which proves to be an easy task at first. That is until she finds herself drawn to one of the bonded pair. The once simple mission twists into a struggle between head and heart as she's pulled between her love for her sister and her newfound feelings. As physical and emotional challenges are thrown her way, Heriath must learn to trust herself and decide if being selfish is the right choice.

"Barasch Rubinstein... does a marvelous job of bringing to vivid life the political and cultural landscape of Israel during terribly turbulent years." Kirkus In the 1980s, two childhood friends from Jerusalem establish a medical equipment startup. Their hunger for success propels them to professional heights but erodes the emotional affinity between them. While the firm grows and does exceptionally well, personal conflicts between the two, symbolic of a social change, threaten to undermine their achievements. Spanning from 1968 until 2016, the plot follows the two entrepreneurs against the backdrop of Israeli history. Tensions between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Israelis, military conflicts, and, most importantly, the profound consequencesboth positive and negativeof embracing capitalist values shape the lives of the protagonists. Intimate Solitude offers a distinct perspective on the changing nature of Israeli society, uncovering social and political undercurrents. Autorid: Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein