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New Avengers By Brian Michael Bendis

Autor: Brian Michael Bendis

Número de Páginas: 513

Collects Avengers (1998) #500-503 and #500 Director's Cut, Avengers Finale, New Avengers (2004) #1-10 and #1 Director's Cut, and New Avengers: Most Wanted Files. Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis transforms Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But before he can build his New Avengers, he must disassemble the old ones! In the team's darkest day, one of their own tears them apart - seemingly forever! But when Electro triggers a breakout at super-villain prison the Raft, Captain America and Iron Man find themselves fighting alongside a new, and very different, group of allies. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Luke Cage and Spider-Woman join the new order as the Avengers are reborn! But will the mysterious Sentry add the power of a million exploding suns to the lineup? First he needs to figure out who he is! One glorious era ends, and another age of greatness begins!

New Avengers Modern Era Epic Collection

Autor: Brian Michael Bendis

Número de Páginas: 507

Collects Avengers (1998) #500-503, 500 Director's Cut; Avengers Finale (2004); New Avengers (2004) #1-10, 1 Director's Cut; New Avengers Most Wanted Files (2005). From the ashes, a new team will rise! On the Avengers' darkest day, they are torn apart by one of their own - the Scarlet Witch - and as they mourn their losses, it seems like things might be over forever. But when a super-villain breakout at the Raft unites Captain America and Iron Man with a surprising group of allies - including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman and Luke Cage - a new day dawns, and these disparate heroes form the New Avengers! But will the most powerful hero of them all, the Sentry, become their strongest member or the world's greatest threat? From the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch, a new era of greatness begins for the Avengers!

Horrors of War

Autor: Cynthia J. Miller , A. Bowdoin Van Riper

Número de Páginas: 337

Battlefields have traditionally been considered places where the spirits of the dead linger, and popular culture brings those thoughts to life. Supernatural tales of war told in print, on screen, and in other media depict angels, demons, and legions of the undead fighting against—or alongside—human soldiers. Ghostly war ships and phantom aircraft carry on their never-to-be-completed missions, and the spirits—sometimes corpses—of dead soldiers return to confront the enemies who killed them, comrades who betrayed them, or leaders who sacrificed them. In Horrors of War: The Undead on the Battlefield, Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper have assembled essays that explore the meaning and significance of these tales. Among the questions that the volume seeks to answer are: How do supernatural stories engage with cultural attitudes toward war? In what ways do these stories reflect or challenge the popular memories of particular wars? How do they ask us to think again about battlefield heroism, military ethics, and the politics of sacrifice? Divided into four sections, chapters examine undead war stories in film (Carol for Another Christmas, The Devil’s Backbone),...

Deathwatch

Autor: Deathwatch

DeathQuest

Autor: Robert M. Bohm

Número de Páginas: 809

This fifth edition of the first true textbook on the death penalty engages the reader with a full account of the arguments and issues surrounding capital punishment. The book begins with the history of the death penalty from colonial to modern times, and then examines the moral and legal arguments for and against capital punishment. It also provides an overview of major Supreme Court decisions and describes the legal process behind the death penalty. In addressing these issues, the author reviews recent developments in death penalty law and procedure, including ramifications of newer case law, such as that regarding using lethal injection as a method of execution. The author’s motivation has been to understand what motivates the "deathquest" of the American people, leading a large percentage of the public to support the death penalty. The book educates readers so that whatever their death penalty positions are, they are informed opinions.

Only Human Saga: Barely Human

Autor: Tk Shideler

Número de Páginas: 484

1200 years after an apocalyptic event known as the Cataclysm, the Remnants of Ironhelm struggle to survive in a hostile world populated by horrifying creatures known as the inferi. Everything changes when one of the Great Enemies, a World-Eater, arrives and threatens to consume the planet. Now the Descendants must fight for everything they've known, battling the World-Eater and the inferi, while simultaneously fighting the darker parts of themselves.

The August Sleepwalker

Autor: Beidao

Número de Páginas: 156

The August Sleepwalker introduces to American readers the compelling and remarkable poetry of China's foremost modern poet, Bei Dao (Zhao Zhenkai). One of the most gifted and controversial writers to emerge from the massive upheavals of contemporary China, Bei Dao both reflects and criticizes the conflicts of the Cultural Revolution of the late '60's and '70's.

The Poets and Poetry of Europe

Autor: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , Cornelius Conway Felton

Número de Páginas: 884

The Poets and Poetry of Europe. With introductions and biographical notices. By H. W. Longfellow assisted by C. C. Felton

Autor: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Número de Páginas: 830

The Death Watch

Autor: Chris And Bree Philpott

Número de Páginas: 333

In this fast-paced adventure, a teen on the run years after the zombie apocalypse finds herself in grave danger when she discovers a stunning truth that might be the key to humanity’s survival. Twelve years after the dead rose and civilization ended, Vera White and her family remain hidden deep within the woods—and not just from the dead. Seemingly destined to a life of solitude, sixteen-year-old Vera and her family rarely venture outside their “safe zone.” But when their food supply runs short, Vera decides to take her younger brother on his first hunt, where she makes a shocking discovery: Josh seems to have power over the dead. Vera’s discovery sets a wild chain of events in motion that throws their family into turmoil and provides Vera with her first glimpse of the bizarre new world that has evolved outside the woods. After she meets Hayden James, a young soldier who is her guide in discovering this world, new questions arise. Can she can trust Hayden? Are the dead changing? Why is the military so interested in her family? What is the Crone’s Prophecy? And why is everyone she loves keeping secrets?

Death Watch

Autor: Jack Cavanaugh

Número de Páginas: 324

YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR DEATH STOP PRECISELY FORTY-EIGHT HOURS FROM THE TIME OF THIS TRANSMISSION YOU WILL DIE STOP THIS IS AN OFFICIAL DEATH WATCH NOTICE STOP Rookie news reporter Sydney St. James found the first Death Watch notice in a vehicle at the scene of a fatal accident. That was just hours ago. Now other notices are turning up worldwide—and Sydney finds herself paired with renowned international newscaster Hunz Vonner in a desperate attempt to unmask the terrorists. The wording of the notices is always the same—as are the results. There is no pattern to the victims’ deaths. Every attempt to save the recipients fails. Government agencies and news organizations are stumped. Then it gets personal. People close to Sydney begin receiving Death Watch notices. The clock is ticking . . . and suddenly, Sydney finds herself in possession of an astonishing secret. It could break the power of Death Watch, save the lives of those she loves . . . and ruin her forever.

Death-watch and spider beetles of Wisconsin--Coleoptera: Ptinidae

Autor: Rachel A. Arango , Daniel K. Young

Número de Páginas: 164

Critical insights relating to the distribution, natural history, and abundance of Ptinidae sensu lato, in Wisconsin and North America have been overlooked in many faunistic surveys and taxonomic studies, in part due to the relative difficulty in working with the contractile nature of many species and complexity of certain taxonomic characters. Work by H.C. Fall, R.E. White, and T.K. Philips significantly aided in the understanding of this family, although numerous genera are still in need of major revision. This study is the first state-wide survey of Wisconsin Ptinidae. It provides a comprehensive list of all ptinid species documented from Wisconsin, with taxonomic keys for their identification. Profiles for each species were compiled, including a taxonomic overview, capsule description, species diagnosis, and overview of their natural history. Specimens were collected using a variety of methods during two field seasons; Lindgren funnel traps and flight intercept traps were particularly significant. Trap samples from previous faunistic surveys of other taxa and mounted specimens from private and public research collections were also examined. Seventy-eight Wisconsin pest control...

Death Watch

Autor: Ari Berk

Número de Páginas: 540

When seventeen-year-old Silas Umber's father disappears, Silas is sure it is connected to the powerful artifact he discovers, combined with his father's hidden hometown history, which compels Silas to pursue the path leading to his destiny and ultimately, to the discovery of his father, dead or alive.

Deathwatch

Autor: Robb White

Jean Genet

Autor: David Bradby , Claire Finburgh

Número de Páginas: 180

This book is the only introductory text to Genet in English, offering an overview of this key figure in defining and understanding twentieth-century theatre. The authors provide a comprehensive account of Genet's key plays and productions, his early life and his writing for and beyond the theatre.

Protecting Forests for the Future

Autor: Ekaaksh Deshpande

Número de Páginas: 122

Protecting Forests for the Future delves into the critical factors, agents, and events that influence forest ecosystems. We provide an in-depth understanding of forest health, discussing the impact of diseases, biotic and abiotic injuries, pathogens, and insects. Our book also covers effective management techniques to mitigate these challenges. We explore forest fires, examining their dual role as both destructive agents and tools for ecological succession and management. Additionally, we discuss phenomena like forest decline and insect management, providing specifics on pathogen-induced afflictions, their symptoms, causes, and solutions. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, offering basic knowledge about forest ecosystems and their broader implications on society and the environment. We present a thorough analysis, with clear explanations and practical recommendations, making it an essential read for anyone interested in forest conservation.

Residential, Industrial, and Institutional Pest Control

Autor: Pat O'connor-marer

Número de Páginas: 258

Volume 2 in the Pesticide Application Compendium focuses on managing structural, food, and fabric pests, rodents, birds, and weeds.This new edition has been completely updated and now includes review questions and answers to help you as you study for the exam. A new detailed index enhances user-navigation and tables and sidebars are now listed in the table of contents. This is a helpful reference for anyone solving institutional or household pest problems - from pest control operators to building managers or homeowners.New information is included for those carrying out school IPM programs - including how to select appropriate pesticides for school buildings focusing on herbicides, and safe and effective cockroach and ant baits.DPR test material (QAL and QAC).Structural Pest Control Board (Branch 1, 2, and 3) test materia

Insects and Spiders of the World

Número de Páginas: 72

Introduces insects and spiders from around the world, encompassing biology, behavior, habitat, and more.

Old House Care and Repair

Autor: Janet Collings

Número de Páginas: 209

Owners of old houses are often baffled by the confusing advice they receive from their builders, architects or surveyors who may be more familiar with repairing modern buildings than dealing with the issues associated with traditional houses. Old houses generally require a different approach, one, for instance, which takes account of their need to 'breathe'. Modern solutions do not always recognise that need. This book will help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. It illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. It offers practical guidance on: How to get the right professional advice; Legal requirements for listed buildings; Problems with damp and rot; Use of lime mortars, plasters and renders; Why old buildings need to breathe; Planning applications; and, Trees, outbuildings and gardens.

The Life of David Gale

Autor: Dewey Gram

Número de Páginas: 249

David Gale sits on death row, awaiting execution by lethal injection—an irony not lost on the imprisoned death penalty opponent. Charged with and convicted of the rape and murder of a fellow activist, the former university professor contacts a hardened investigative reporter in a final attempt to clear his name. From her interview with Gale, Bitsey Bloom learns that the case isn’t as open and shut as it seems. Convinced that Gale isn’t guilty, Bitsey finds herself working on the story of a lifetime—tracing the events that led up to a woman’s murder and put an innocent man behind bars, and racing against time to save him.

The City & Guilds Textbook: Site Carpentry & Architectural Joinery for the Level 3 Apprenticeship (6571), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (7906) & Level 3 Diploma (6706)

Autor: Martin Burdfield , Stephen Jones , Stephen Redfern , Colin Fearn

Número de Páginas: 996

Help realise your learners' ambitions of becoming a specialist site carpenter or joiner in the construction industry with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds for the Level 3 6706, 7906 and new Apprenticeship standard. This brand new title will help students: - Study with confidence, using the most up-to-date information available for the new specifications and industry standards - Enhance their understanding of tools and concepts in carpentry and joinery with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences - Get ready for the workplace with industry tips and case studies - Develop core skills with authors Stephen Jones, Stephen Redfern and Martin Burdfield who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience

Warhammer 40,000 The Ultimate Guide

Autor: Gavin Thorpe , Guy Haley

Número de Páginas: 1479

The first-ever Warhammer 40,000 encyclopedia is here. Dive into the vast universe of Warhammer 40,000 and explore miniatures from every faction, captured in all their glory through official photography. Follow key characters throughout the evolution of their models and experience in pinpoint detail the warriors who wage endless war across the ravaged galaxy of the 41st Millennium. Explore the Warhammer 40,000 universe and its factions in striking detail: The first book of its kind, this Ultimate Guide goes into unparalleled detail on the miniatures and lore of Warhammer 40,000 and is sure to delight long-time fans and newcomers alike. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of beautifully shot photographs of Warhammer 40,000 miniatures that showcase fine details and intricate designs across each faction, from the mighty Space Marines to the ravenous Tyranids, foul Chaos Daemons, deathless Necrons – and more. Written by Guy Haley and Gav Thorpe – these prolific Black Library authors who are household names of Warhammer fandom walk you through this world with richly detailed descriptions and insights into the lore. Packed with insight into the game’s defining miniatures, Warhammer...

And a Time to Die

Autor: Sharon Kaufman

Número de Páginas: 415

A reassuring and illuminating examination on our conflicting wishes about the end of life, how the politics and routines of the American hospital have formed our understanding and experience of death, and ultimately why what we consider a "good death" is so hard to attain. In a penetrating and revelatory study, medical anthropologist Dr. Sharon Kaufman uses two years of intensive observations and interviews with scores of patients, family members, physicians, nurses, social workers, and other staff at several community hospitals in California to explore the heart of a science-driven yet fractured and often irrational world of health care delivery, where empathetic yet frustrated, hard-working yet constrained professionals both respond to and create the anxieties and often inchoate expectations of patients and families, who must make "decisions" they are ill-prepared to make. She sought out the critically ill, the dying and their friends and relatives. She followed patients from admission to death—days, weeks, or sometimes months later—through, what is often for them and their families, a Kafka-esque journey. She asked hospital staff what they were doing and why and stood...

Wood Pest Defense

Autor: Raina Mooncrest , Ai

Número de Páginas: 119

""Wood Pest Defense"" explores the pervasive issue of wood-destroying insects and offers a comprehensive analysis of strategies to protect wooden structures and ecosystems. Addressing a problem that causes billions in damages annually, the book delves into the biology of common wood pests like termites and beetles, detailing their attack mechanisms and vulnerabilities. It examines both traditional chemical treatments and innovative biological controls, weighing the pros and cons of each while contextualizing modern pest control within a historical framework of evolving technologies and environmental awareness. The book champions integrated pest management (IPM) as a sustainable solution, emphasizing proactive prevention and environmentally conscious approaches. Instead of solely relying on reactive treatments, IPM minimizes ecological impact through a holistic strategy. The book's structure progresses from identifying insect pests and their damage, through various treatment options including wood modification techniques, to building a case for IPM implementation. Case studies and practical guidelines offer real-world applications for homeowners, builders, and forestry...

Reactive Applications with Akka.NET

Autor: Anthony Brown

Número de Páginas: 413

Summary Reactive Applications with Akka.NET is a hands-on book that builds on fundamental concepts to teach you how to create reliable and resilient applications in the reactive style. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Enterprise-scale software needs to be unfailingly reliable, consistently performant under unpredictable loads, and easy to scale and maintain. Reactive applications guarantee these qualities through clear isolation of system components and message-based communication. Akka.NET ports the battle-tested Akka Actors toolkit from the JVM, radically simplifying the concurrency and asynchronous message handling at the heart of a reactive system. About the Book Reactive Applications with Akka.NET teaches you to write high-performance, concurrent systems without explicitly managing threads and locking. You'll experience the power of Akka.NET and the Actors concurrency model by exploring a real-world case study in each chapter. As you go further, you'll start to grok the power of asynchronous communication in a distributed environment and take on practical tasks like deploying,...

Practical Building Conservation

Autor: Ian Mccaig , Brian Ridout

Número de Páginas: 506

Timber deals with wide-ranging use of the material in historic buildings, from vaststructural timber-frames through to high-class joinery and simple fixings. Particular attention is paid to how and why timber decays or faults occur, and the methods of assessing and dealing with this. The bulk of the book covers appropriate methods of repair and maintenance.

A Companion to Ancient Near Eastern Languages

Autor: Rebecca Hasselbach-andee

Número de Páginas: 560

Covers the major languages, language families, and writing systems attested in the Ancient Near East Filled with enlightening chapters by noted experts in the field, this book introduces Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) languages and language families used during the time period of roughly 3200 BCE to the second century CE in the areas of Egypt, the Levant, eastern Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Iran. In addition to providing grammatical sketches of the respective languages, the book focuses on socio-linguistic questions such as language contact, diglossia, the development of literary standard languages, and the development of diplomatic languages or “linguae francae.” It also addresses the interaction of Ancient Near Eastern languages with each other and their roles within the political and cultural systems of ANE societies. Presented in five parts, The Companion to Ancient Near Eastern Languages provides readers with in-depth chapter coverage of the writing systems of ANE, starting with their decipherment. It looks at the emergence of cuneiform writing; the development of Egyptian writing in the fourth and early third millennium BCI; and the emergence of alphabetic scripts. The book...

The Wheel of Time Companion

Autor: Robert Jordan , Harriet Mcdougal , Alan Romanczuk , Maria Simons

Número de Páginas: 817

Since its debut in 1990, Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series has captivated millions of readers around the world. Over the course of fifteen books and millions of words, Jordan created a rich and detailed world. Yet only a fraction of Jordan's imaginings ended up on the page, with the rest going into his personal files. The Wheel of Time Companion finally reveals a wealth of previously-unreleased information about the world of the Wheel of Time, as well as expanding on many known details. It is unmissable reading for fans of this bestselling series.

Dread Trident

Autor: Curtis D. Carbonell

Número de Páginas: 258

Dread Trident focuses on tabletop role-playing games as vital mechanisms in the increasing creation of ‘realized worlds’ in modern culture. We often think of these as emerging from novel reading, film viewing, or video game playing; rarely do we consider the worlds of analog games, such as Dungeons and Dragons.

Conservation of Historic Buildings

Autor: Bernard Feilden

Número de Páginas: 404

Since its publication in 1982 Sir Bernard Feilden's Conservation of Historic Buildings has become the standard text for architects and others involved in the conservation of historic structures. Leading practitioners around the world have praised the book as being the most significant single volume on the subject to be published. This third edition revises and updates a classic book, including completely new sections on conservation of Modern Movement buildings and non-destructive investigation. The result of the lifetime's experience of one of the world's leading architectural conservators, the book comprehensively surveys the fundamental principles of conservation in their application to historic buildings, and provides the basic information needed by architects, engineers and surveyors for the solution of problems of architectural conservation in almost every climatic region of the world. This edition is organized into three complementary parts: in the first the structure of buildings is dealt with in detail; the second focuses attention on the causes of decay and the materials they affect; and the third considers the practical role of the architect involved in conservation and ...

I Shall Not Die

Autor: Billy Neal Moore

Número de Páginas: 98

The powerful memoirs of Billy Neal Moore detailing his being on deathwatch with only seventy-two hours to live, makes this a breathtaking saga of one mans journey deep behind the veil of execution protocol. This dramatic and compelling human account of how the same man embodied the worst and best mankind has to offer; is a testament to the redemptive power of God touching the human soul as the grace of forgiveness is granted to one man, giving him his live back again so that he can help others to experience the same forgiveness. This book is timely and a needed social commentary on the nature of crime. The criminal justice system and capital punishment yet it is a testament to the glory and power of Gods love today as it spreads through each one of us, regardless of our imperfections and our past mistakes. It is proof that each human being is capable of being redeemed.

Deathwatch

Autor: Owen Barnes , Alex Boyd

Número de Páginas: 396

Faded Secrets

Autor: Editors Thomas Venner And Rosie Alway

Número de Páginas: 258

Participants in the Summit Writer's Project: Mackenzie Biggs, Anna Delamerced, Emily Hogya, Alex Houle, Regina Merrill, and Katie Woodall, 7th and 8th graders at Summit Country Day School take the reader on a time-warp journey in this fictional account of Jennifer's experience during a school tornado drill.

Blackwood's Magazine

Número de Páginas: 922