The sequel to the Eisner-nominated and critically acclaimed graphic novel by writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan. This new volume takes a ground-level approach to superpowers and features six b
Queen's success in the 1970s was accompanied by a taste for musical and non-musical excess. Is This the Real Life? draws on eyewitness testimonies--former producers and managers, ex-girlfriends and b
Chronicles the creation of the Apollo 11 spacesuits worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, which were designed by the women's undergarment-maker Playtex and consisted of 21 specialized layers, in a b
The series explores the pair of languages--Tocharian A and B--that were spoken and written in Chinese Central Asia during the first millennium AD, and their uncertain relationship to other Indo-Europe
Seaburg, a journalist who has synesthesia, details her experiences with the phenomenon, as well as those of many famous people who see colors in music, taste foods when speaking, or experience other b
The breathtaking, never-before-told, true story of a historic air- force bombing mission in 1943 Germany. On September 6, 1943, three hundred and thirty-eight B-17 "Flying Fortresses" of the Americ
This study takes an intentionally soft approach, that is, in comparing Paris and Tokyo, the intent is not to nail down statistics. Instead the author offers a series of observations and reflections, b
On July 4, 1855, on the fringe of the Texas Cross Timbers frontier, John M. Stephen and George B. Erath completed the survey of the Stephenville city square. Stephenville quickly became a prosperous
St?phane Mallarm? (1842-1898) is one of the giants of nineteenth-century French poetry. Leader of the Symbolist movement, he exerted a powerful influence on modern literature and thought, which can b
The behavior of lymphocytes in the immune system depends on encounters with antigens. These bind to immunoreceptors on the surface of T-cells and B-cells, activating a variety of signal transduction p
Well-known as a key theological work opposing the teaching of Wyclif and the Lollards, Netter's massive treatise receives new consideration in this study. Assessing the work on its own terms, Alban (B
The Japanese occupation of both British Borneo - Brunei, Sarawak and North Borneo - and Dutch Borneo in 1941 to 1945 is a much understudied subject. Of particular interest is the occupation of Dutch B
This activity book is one of a series of activity books designed to teach the Punjabi language using Gurmukhi script to children located in English speaking countries. The objective of this activity b
The definitive reference guide for developing, launching, and rolling out a new product Each year, thousands of new products are introduced to market. Most fail. What's worse is it doesn't have to b
We live in a leadership-obsessed society. The result is that we assume nearly any social or economic ill can be mended through better leadership. Sometimes, this commitment to leadership is followed b
We live in a leadership-obsessed society. The result is that we assume nearly any social or economic ill can be mended through better leadership. Sometimes, this commitment to leadership is followed b
There are a multitude of reasons to introduce hearing children to American Sign Language (ASL), currently the third-most-used language in the United States. Babies and young children who are taught b
In the 1960s, Israel began a policy of resettling the nomadic Bedouin of the Negev Desert into towns, making it easier for the government to provide health, education, and other government services. B
WWE Heroes is a collection of comic strips featuring Wrestling’s biggest superstars, including Triple H, Batista, John Cena, The Undertaker, the WWE Divas and many, many more. These never-b
Ineffective Habits of Financial Advisors (and the Disciplines to Break Them) is based on a 15-year consulting program that Steve Moore has led for financial advisors. It details techniques for b
MAIN STREET, USA-Against incredible odds, jobless crusader UNEMPLOYED MAN and his sidekick PLAN B embark on a heroic search for work-and quickly find themselves waging an epic battle against The Just
The last few years have seen a remarkable surge of popular interest in the topic of atheism. Books about atheism by writers like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens have figured prominently in b
A bestselling Wiccan author explains how to enlighten and empower oneself using four different types of magick.A compilation of four popular titles in the Little Book of Magic series, The Big Little B
From?an explanation of proportions to advice on form, depth, and perspective,?everything an artist needs to master drawing the human form with precision?Drawing the human body is a creative process, b
?From simple frames to more complex and highly decorated ones, the experts at American Woodworker provide all the plans and instructions needed for making a variety of well designed frames.?The step-b
In the almost nine years that the United States has engaged in a concerted counterterrorism effort against the jihadist movement, jihadists have adapted to the pressure. While the al Qaeda core has b
The locals in the southern Italian town where he lives call him Signor Farfalla--Mr. Butterfly: for he is a discreet gentleman who paints rare butterflies. His life is inconspicuous--mornings spent b
The twentieth century was the magazine century in many ways. Between 1900 and 2000, the number of magazines grew from about 3,000 to 17,815---a 593 percent increase, which exceeded population growth b
The twentieth century was the magazine century in many ways. Between 1900 and 2000. the number of magazines grew from about 3,000 to 17,815---a 593 percent increase, which exceeded population growth b
Fiction, essays and observations about the art of discipline, from Cassandra (Sandy) Park, New York City's number one specialist on what bad boys and girls really need. Ms. Cassandra, a writer who's b
Young girls entering puberty often experience a crisis of confidence which, if ignored, can lead to life-long issues. Here, experienced advice columnist Anita Naik shows that low self-esteem and bad b
"John B. Hench's invaluable book helps to fill in another piece in the jigsaw of war. It brilliantly assays the high ambitions governments, publishers, and organizations had for the book as a reposit
"The life of missionary Elisabeth Elliot, who began working among the Auca Indians in South America after her husband's death. Returning to the United States after many years as a missionary, Elliot b
With her sensual looks and free-spirited ways, Ashley Temple is the perfect agent for The Ladies Cartel, a secret crime-fighting organization. But her latest assignment—breaking up an illegal b
Originally published in 1715, Sarah Butler's Irish Tales is a Jacobite reading of early Irish history, setting the love story of Princess Dooneflaith and Prince Murchoe (son of Irish High King Brian B
ONLY CONNECT provides a comprehensive history of American broadcasting from its earliest days in radio, through the rise of television, to the current era of digital media and the Internet. It views b
Railroads have been a part of Orange County for over 130 years. The great names of American railroading--Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe; Southern Pacific; and Union Pacific--were firmly planted here b
Bridging the gap between the world of science and the realm of the spiritual, B. Alan Wallace introduces a natural theory of human consciousness that has its roots in contemporary physics and Buddhism
"Responsibility" should be Nicole Keyes's middle name. After all, not many people would sacrifice their lives to run the family bakery and raise a younger sibling. But with Nicole's twin sister now b
As one of the original MIDI and digital-audio workstations for both Mac OS and Windows platforms, Cubase has built a large and loyal following among beginning and experienced music creators. Author B
