This stunning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all too human failings. The concept of the super hero is dissected and inverted as strangely realistic characters are stalked by an unknown assassin.
John Constantine, the main character in Hellblazer, was originally a very minor character in DC Comics' Swamp Thing. Next came his only series, in which this hard-smoking, hard-drinking, all around manipulator walked the thin line of magic between this world and hell. So when Irishman Garth Ennis was asked to write this comic book, he had asked himself, "What could I possibly do to John Constantine that hadn't been done before? And one course of action suddenly stood out above all others: Kill him." The result is a tense supernatural drama that begins with Constantine being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Though this book only hints at the freeform casualness and over-the-top vulgarity that became Ennis's trademark in the Preacher series, this is an immensely enjoyable read with strong characters and dynamite plot twists. --Jim PascoeCollects Hellblazer #41-46.
Co se doma uvaří, to se doma sní. Obyvatelé hornického městečka v poušti Nového Mexika dostali ultimátum: musí se odstěhovat, protože celé území zabírá armáda jako vojenské pásmo. Někteří uposlechli, jiní své domovy opustit odmítli a ukryli se ve starých důlních šachtách. Netušili však, že armáda bude na jejich území zkoušet jaderné zbraně. Hluboké štoly dokázaly původní obyvatele před následky výbuchů ochránit, radiace se však v oblasti držela i dlouho poté, co pokusy skončily, a pod jejím vlivem se začaly rodit zmutované děti. Při boji o přežití v nehostinné poušti nebylo možné brát na nikoho ohledy.
Follows Adrian Veidt's journey to become the world's smartest man and fulfill his desire to right a corrupt planet.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of Raymond Williams' significant contributions to literary and cultural studies, highlighting the theoretical and historical contexts that shaped his ideas. It explores his perspectives on literature, politics, and culture, positioning his work as a pivotal influence over the last fifty years. Through a comprehensive study, it aims to illuminate the complexities and relevance of Williams' thought in contemporary discussions within these fields.
What you say or don't say in a conversation can have life-defining consequences on ourselves and those around us. Speak Up helps you to navigate power differences so you can speak up with confidence and enable others to find their voice in a way that will be heard. Our day-to-day conversations define how we see ourselves and how we're seen. The choices we make about what to say and who to say it to are decisive factors in whether we get promoted, or side-lined. Whether we steer clear of trouble, or find ourselves in it up to our necks. With daily scandals hitting the headlines and the continuous need to innovate to survive, creating a more honest, open, fulfilling and productive workplace has never been more pressing. Our conversational choices harness the ideas and intelligence of the people we work with, or result in that revolutionary concept never seeing the light of day. They make us feel proud or ashamed of ourselves for what we have or have not said. They cause us to flourish and feel motivated, or result in us feeling dissatisfied and resentful. Speak Up helps you to navigate power differences and speak up with confidence in a way that you will be heard. But it's no good speaking up if there isn't anyone listening so we also help you to understand how your power enables others to speak up and how it might silence them.-Publisher's description
The plot centers on three students who accidentally open a portal to an alternate universe called The Twist, attracting the attention of the malevolent Razorjack. Meanwhile, detectives Frame and Ross investigate a chilling serial killer case that intertwines with the students' predicament, leading to a climactic confrontation between good and evil. The story blends elements of supernatural horror with a thrilling detective narrative, exploring the consequences of meddling with dimensions beyond our own.
Learning of the murder of a love from his past, cynical mystic John Constantine descends into London's underworld to uncover the circumstances of her death and catch her mysterious killer. Embarking on a journey that leaves him beaten and battered, Constantine is forced to relive his ex-lover's miserable fall from grace and her brutal murder. Pushed to his physical and emotional limits, the Hellblazer confronts the sadistic murderer and psychotic magician Josh Wright and makes him pay for all of his sins and a few extra for good measure.SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS.Collects issues 134-139.
Music Express BooksIt's a global party, and you're all invited to Oktoberfest in Germany, Children's Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam, Loy Krathong in Thailand, the Festival of Holi in India and lots more Step into the music and culture of ten regions around the world and read about festivals with moon cakes, sky lanterns, didgeridoos, Kintaro and a host of other interesting facts and legends. This quality resource features reproducible student articles and folksongs that are fun to read and sing, exceptional standards-based lesson plans, assessment and extension activities to enhance learning, and piano accompaniments with ethnic choreography for that special touch It all comes in one value-packed Book/CD The ENHANCED CD features each song recorded with and without singers, separate pronunciation guide tracks to help learn the foreign texts, and PDFs of the articles and songsheets for projection options Promote cross-cultural education and reinforce language skills while focusing on the principle objective of having fun learning songs from different cultures Available: Book/Enhanced CD. Suggested for grades 3-6.
(Music Express Books). Join Tulitha on a wondrous adventure of discovery when she meets a wise, old woman who helps her see what is good in the world. Along the journey, they meet fascinating people and observe events that help mold Tulitha's young life and help her make choices about the roads to travel. This enchanting 30-minute musical story is ideal for classroom or stage and can be easily-produced for the teacher on the go! Suggested for grades 3-6, Tulitha's journey features 5 songs with connecting story text that can either be divided among a number of speakers or read by one narrator. Perform it in a concert setting on choral risers with minimal staging or use your imagination and stage it more elaborately. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography by John Jacobson, standards-based lesson plans and reproducible story text. The full-color singer editions with story and vocal parts provide extra visual appeal. The value-packed Classroom Kit comes complete with a Teacher book, 20 singer editions and a P/A CD. Available Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 20-Pak (full color), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Singer 20-Pak, P/A CD). ca. 30 minutes. Suggested for grades 3-6.