New Releases by Daniel Abraham

Dо уоu look mоrе like a mаrаthоn runnеr thаn a swimmer? Wоuld you dеѕсrіbе уоurѕеlf аѕ lоng and lеаn, wіllоwу or wіrу? Iѕ іt difficult fоr уоu tо put оn muscle mass? If уоu ѕаіd, "уеѕ" to аnу of thеѕе ԛuеѕtіоnѕ, thеn you mоѕt lіkеlу hаvе an есtоmоrрh bоdу type. Eсtоmоrрhѕ роѕѕеѕ a vеrу unіԛuе ѕеt оf gеnеtіс traits. Bеѕіdеѕ bеіng blеѕѕеd wіth a lightning fast mеtаbоlіѕm, thеу may аlѕо еnсоuntеr difficulty gаіnіng muѕсlе.The Ectomorph Diet gives you the ultimate nutritional approach to losing weight, getting healthy, and gain weight. Eat foods that work with your body type and not against it, eat meals that make you feel full and satisfied instead of starving and eat in a way to maximize your body''s own fat-burning hormones.In this book you will discover what the ectomorph body type is and how you can expect to understand the way that you engage with everyone around you. You will learn about the right nutritional plan and how you can ensure that you will follow it. Within these pages, more specifically, you will find: The RIGHT MINDSET you must have in order to succeedA comprehensive list of foods that are healthy and should be consumed regularly, as well as foods that should be avoided if you want to lose weight quicklyGuide on exercises to aid your weight loss, gain muscle and work-out plan.A list of the ingredients that your own supplements will need to containDelicious recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinner and snacks.AND MUCH MORE

Full Guide on Longevity Diets; How It Works Plus Its Benefits; Dos & Don''ts; What to Consume & So Much MoreEverybody needs to carry on with a more drawn out life. In any case, the objective of life span is likewise to carry on with a superior life, with improved mental and physical health, and the capacity to be dynamic and autonomous. In my years as an enrolled dietitian, I''ve seen a lot of individuals in their 70s, 80s, and past that are more beneficial than certain peopleof a large portion of their age. While hereditary qualities do assume a job, way of life is a considerably huger factor, and sustenance is a major bit of the riddle. This guide will disclosethe dietary patterns that will broaden your life and appreciating every year with force. And if you are a true lover of the Longevity diet, then this guide will certainly be of immense help to you!Furthermore, the life span diet is more a structure for long lasting smart dieting propensities than a calorie-prohibitive weight reduction plan. By zeroing in on plant-based nourishments, it has implicit wholesome focal points as vegetables, beans, vegetables, and nuts are plentiful in a wide assortment of nutrients, minerals, and micronutrients. At the point when arranged in solidmanners, these nourishments likewise are lower in immersed fat and calories than the meats, poultry, and dairy items the rules exhort restricting or, even better, wiping out by and large.That being said, the following will be made known to you: -What you need to know about Longevity diet-Longevity diet gains plus how it does it work-Foods to avoid plus the ones to consume-Consuming meals just like a Mediterranean-More on the sets of longevity diets to consume for your true well-being, and so much more! SCROLL up and click the Buy Button NOW; you won''t regret you did!

Bluе Zones аrе regions оf thе world whеrе thе dіеt''ѕ сrеаtоr, Dan Buettner, сlаіmѕ реорlе live much lоngеr than аvеrаgе. Thе tеrm first appeared іn a November 2005 Nаtіоnаl Geographic magazine cover story, "Thе Sесrеtѕ оf a Lоng Lіfе." Buеttnеr, a Nаtіоnаl Gеоgrарhіс Fеllоw, іdеntіfіеd five rеgіоnѕ аѕ "Blue Zоnеѕ" (а term he trаdеmаrkеd): Okіnаwа, Jараn; Sаrdіnіа, Itаlу; Nicoya, Cоѕtа Rica; Iсаrіа, Grеесе; and Loma Lіndа/Sеvеnth-dау Advеntіѕtѕ, Cаlіfоrnіа.Thе соnсерt grew out оf demographic work dоnе by rеѕеаrсhеrѕ whо identified аѕ the region wіth thе hіghеѕt соnсеntrаtіоn of mаlе сеntеnаrіаnѕ. "As the twо mеn zеrоеd іn оn thе сluѕtеr of vіllаgеѕ wіth thе highest lоngеvіtу, thеу drеw concentric blue circles оn the mар and began rеfеrrіng to thе аrеа іnѕіdе thе circle as thе ''Bluе Zоnе, ''" ѕауѕ Elіzаbеth DeRobertis, a registered dietitian wіth Sсаrѕdаlе Mеdісаl Group, an affiliate оf Whіtе Plаіnѕ Hоѕріtаl іn Nеw Yоrk. Wоrkіng wіth thоѕе demographers, and undеr the aegis оf the Nаtіоnаl Gеоgrарhіс Sосіеtу, Buеttnеr applied thе term to the fоur оthеr vаlіdаtеd longevity аrеаѕ.In The Blue Zones Solution, readers can be inspired by the specific stories of the people, foods, and routines of our healthy elders; understand the role community, family, and naturally healthy habits can play in improving our diet and health; and learn the exact foods-including the 50 superfoods of longevity and dozens of recipes adapted for Western tastes and markets-that offer delicious ways to eat your way to optimum health. Throughout the book are lifestyle recommendations, checklists, and stories to help you create your own personal Blue Zones solution. Readers will learn and apply the 80/20 rule, the plant slant diet, social aspects of eating that lead to weight loss and great health naturally, cultivating your "tribe" of friends and family, and your greater purpose as part of your daily routine.Filled with moving personal stories, delicious recipes, checklists, and useful tips that will transform any home into a miniature blue zone, The Blue Zones Solution is the ultimate blueprint for a healthy, happy life

Do you love to cook? And do all your friends say you could open your food business? The truth is, you can.But here''s the problem- so much of the information on starting a food truck out there is outdated! Most guides are from 2017 and before.What makes this problem is even worse, is that as media and technology have changed drastically. This means the food truck model has also changed. So if you''re a talented cook that wants to turn your passion into your full-time income, then "How To Start A Food Truck Business in 2021: How To Turn Your Passion Into A Profitable Business In 2021 Step By Step" is for you!This A-Z guide contains only the most up to date information available and is constantly being updated for your benefit. This book has been updated as of March 2021! *This book has also been updated as of May 2nd to get rid of first edition spelling/grammar errors*In this book, you will discover: The A-Z on to start and run a food truck, no questions asked A surprising location to put your food truck for optimal sales A 9 step process to ensure you have only the best employeesThe best funding sources so that you can start your food truck worry-freeLaws, taxes, and accounting principles that will make your business smooth sailing Some people might think that you can find all of this online for free. And it''s true- you might be able to find some of it, but it will take hundreds of hours to compile all of this information together, and you won''t get my free bonuses. I have taken all the hard work out of it for you.Not only will you get up to date information, but when you purchase this book you will receive these free bonuses: Bookkeeping basics video training that will save hundreds of dollars per yearSimple done for you tax and accounting templates that even a child can do Video training that will teach you how to not get scammed by tax firmsUpdates when new food truck strategies are available So if you''re a talented cook that wants to turn your passion into your full-time income, then "How To Start A Food Truck Business in 2021: How To Turn Your Passion Into A Profitable Business In 2021 Step By Step" is for you!Click "add to cart" now to turn your passion into your full-time income

Whether you''re a soon-to-be fly fisher looking for the right book to get you started or you''re reasonably proficient at the sport and need a refresher course on tying knots for saltwater or the latest info on how to care for your waders or how to fish a dry fly in tricky currents, this invaluable, -guide is for you.The latest, most up-to-date and trustworthy information on: *tackle selection and care-rods, reels, lines, leaders and knots*casting with instructive line drawings by Bob White* hundreds of flies in full color, including 50 new patterns*presentation, striking, playing and landing*tactics for stream, stillwater and salt*new techniques including Tenkara and Czech nymphing* how to fish all the major gamefish, fresh and saltwater, including salmon and steelhead*plus a new chapter on conservation, stream etiquette and giving bac

There is nothing extraordinary about the Pritikin Diet aside from that it is incredibly solid. In excess of 100 investigations distributed in peer-inspected clinical diaries, the Pritikin Program of Diet and Exercise has been found to advance weight reduction as well as forestall and control a large number of the world''s driving executioners, including diabetes, hypertension, and coronary illness. While a great deal of the current weight control plans are regularly founded on the low measure of sugars, and the medium-high measure of fat that must be eaten, we''re going to see that the present diet works oppositely. Indeed, this eating regimen was made to quit eating an excessive number of fats, since it could prompt coronary illness, diabetes or elevated cholesterol. Furthermore, the maker, Nathan Pritikin, was determined to have a coronary illness, which brought about the formation of this eating routine. At his passing, during the examination, no indication of coronary illness was found. One needs to get that, in contrast to the fat flush eating regimen plans or the Bulletproof espresso diet, you have to realize that so as to have a sound way of life and heart, the ideal dinner plan doesn''t exist without anyone else. Rather than searching for the ideal menu, you should concentrate on executing diet and activities.

High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, heart attack are plaguing the modern world. In fact, in 2007, the Centers for Disease Control reported that over half a million deaths were caused by high blood pressure as a main contributing factor. If that weren''t bad enough, three-quarters of people with high blood pressure don''t have the condition under control, which only increases their risk of disease and even death. This is a scary reality that many people have to face. Too many individuals find themselves in the doctor''s office being warned about their blood pressure, possible medication, and the risks associated with it.For many people with high blood pressure, another reality is weight gain. The doctor may say to lose weight and exercise, but no matter how hard you try it never feels like enough. You may barely notice any weight loss or you might not even know where to begin to start losing weight. It is incredibly frustrating and overwhelming, and every morning when you get dressed you are only reminded of the problem.Life doesn''t have to be this way. You can live a healthy and fulfilling life, secure in knowing that your heart health is under control. The DASH diet was created specifically by doctors and researchers to help people just like you, and because of that, you can trust that it is effective and the answer to your problem. Every year people begin the DASH diet to take care of their heart health and manage their weight and are soon blown away by the results. Not only will you be able to protect your heart and eat delicious flavorful meals, under your doctor''s direction you may even be able to avoid or be taken off of blood pressure medication!In This Book You Will Find: DASH diet basics, everything you need to know before getting started.How to start your first month on the DASH diet.Understanding sodium levels as you shop and cook.A 30-day meal plan to kickstart the DASH diet.11 Delicious breakfast recipes, including Fluffy Whole-Wheat Biscuits, Breakfast Sausage Egg Casserole, and Blueberry Pancakes Mix.22 Outstanding entrees for lunch and dinner, such as Chicken Pineapple Kabobs, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Pulled Pork.13 Tantalizing sides, including Smashed Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli Gratin, and Lebanese Spicy Potatoes.13 Irresistible snacks, such as Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries, Peanut Butter Energy Bites, and Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Sticks.7 Sauces, gravies, and seasonings, including Barbecue Sauce, Taco Seasoning, and Easy 5-Minute Gravy.5 Refreshing beverages, such as Cherry Limeade Detox Drink, Lavender Lemonade, and Coffee Banana Smoothie.6 Mouth-watering desserts, including Fig Bars, Baked Pears with Walnuts, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.And more...With the DASH diet, you can rest easy in knowing that you can not only take care of your health, you can also enjoy life while you do it. You don''t have to worry that improving your heart health and losing weight means missing out on life. With the flavorful and simple recipes found in this book, you can maintain a lifestyle that makes you happy to be alive.There is nothing to wait for. The sooner you begin, the sooner you can rest easy. Begin reading now to take the first step toward success

This book breaks down Noom Diet into a simple to understand and easy to follow weight loss and healthy eating plan that anyone can use to lose additional body weight and improve their overall health and wellness.In this book, we explore thе Nооm dіеt аnd оutlіnе thе research іntо іtѕ еffесtіvеnеѕѕ. In this ultimate guide, you''ll find out;What the Noom Diet is.Major Health Benefits of Following the Noom Diet.Noom Diet Food Groups.What Foods Should be Eaten when Following the Noom Diet.What Foods Should be Avoided or Minimized on the Noom Diet.A Simple & Nutritious 7-Day Noom Diet Meal Plan.How to Grocery Shop to Lose Weight.How Exercise can Increase Weight Loss with the Noom Diet.Lifestyle Benefits of Losing Weight on the Noom Diet.Plus so much more...

This thesis is an ethnography of Maniq people living in Southern Thailand. Maniq people are the northernmost group of forest peoples who have traditionally lived throughout the Malay peninsula and Kra Isthmus. The thesis is concerned with the ways in which Maniq people articulate personhood and identity through a framework of pragmatism and social action. To be Maniq, in this way, means to be a "forest person", indicating not just a form of human ecology or subsistence, but a mode of social and political subjectivity which is actively cultivated and performed over a lifetime.

Carbohydrates play important roles in cellular signaling, disease progression, and metabolism among other functions. The study of these biological functions has historically been limited by the challenging nature of carbohydrate synthesis. We have developed site-selective acylation and phosphoramidation reactions for carbohydrate trans-1,2,-diols using chiral organocatalysts that can greatly simplify the synthesis of carbohydrates. DFT calculations were performed to determine the interactions governing the site-selectivity of the acylation. We found a novel mode of catalyst-substrate interaction, a cation-n interaction, governed the selectivity. We also found that the same organocatalyst was used for the dynamic kinetic stereoselective acylation of 2-chromanols and Achmatowicz lactols. The privileged nature of acylated Achmatowicz lactols with a high diastereomeric ratio as intermediates in de novo carbohydrate synthesis will be demonstrated.

Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a conserved cellular plasticity program that is reactivated in carcinoma cells and drives metastasis. EMT is well studied, but its regulatory mechanisms remain unclear. In this dissertation, we explore two ways in which the ubiquitin-proteasome system regulates EMT. First, we investigate the role of the 26S proteasome in regulating EMT. In Chapters 1-2, we show that [beta]2 and [beta]5 proteasome subunit activity is downregulated during EMT in immortalized human mammary epithelial cells. Moreover, selective proteasome inhibition enabled mammary epithelial cells to acquire certain morphologic and functional characteristics reminiscent of cancer stem cells, including CD44 expression, self-renewal, and tumor formation. Transcriptomic analyses suggested that proteasome-inhibited cells share gene expression signatures with cells that have undergone EMT, in part, through modulation of the TGF-[beta] signaling pathway. These findings suggest that selective downregulation of proteasome activity in mammary epithelial cells can initiate the EMT program and acquisition of a cancer stem cell-like phenotype. As proteasome inhibitors become increasingly used in cancer treatment, our findings highlight a potential risk of these therapeutic strategies and suggest a possible mechanism by which carcinoma cells may escape from proteasome inhibitor-based therapy. Second, we explore potential novel regulators of EMT within the ubiquitin-proteasome system pathway. In Chapters 3-4, we uncover novel regulators of EMT by mining previously published microarray data and found a group of deubiquitinases (DUBs) upregulated in cells that have undergone EMT. Here, we show that one DUB in particular, Ubiquitin specific peptidase 11 (USP11), enhances TGF-[beta]-induced EMT and self-renewal in immortalized human mammary epithelial cells. Furthermore, modulating USP11 expression in human breast cancer cell lines altered migratory capacity in vitro and metastasis in vivo. Moreover, we found that high USP11 expression in human breast cancer patient clinical samples correlated with decreased survival. Mechanistically, modulating USP11 expression altered the stability of TGF-[beta] receptor type 2 (TGFBR2) and TGF-[beta] downstream signaling in human breast cancer cell lines. Together, these data suggest that deubiquitination of TGFBR2 by USP11, effectively spares TGFBR2 from proteasomal degradation to promote EMT and metastasis and suggest USP11 as a potential therapeutic target for breast cancer.

The epic conclusion to The Dagger and The Coin series, perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin. Lord Regent Geder Palliako''s great war has spilled across the world, nation after nation falling before the ancient priesthood and weapon of dragons. But even as conquest follows conquest, the final victory retreats before him like a mirage. Schism and revolt begin to erode the foundations of the empire, and the great conquest threatens to collapse into a permanent conflict of all against all. In Carse, with armies on all borders, Cithrin bel Sarcour, Marcus Wester, and Clara Kalliam are faced with the impossible task of bringing a lasting peace to the world. Their tools: traitors high in the imperial army, the last survivor of the dragon empire, and a financial scheme that is either a revolution or the greatest fraud in the history of the world. For more from Daniel Abraham, check out: The Dagger and the Coin The Dragon''s Path The King''s Blood The Tyrant''s Law The Widow''s House The Spider''s War

The rise of the dragon and fall of kings. Lord Regent Geder Palliako''s war has led his nation and the priests of the spider goddess to victory after victory. No power has withstood him, except for the heart of the one woman he desires. As the violence builds and the cracks in his rule begin to show, he will risk everything to gain her love or else her destruction. Clara Kalliam, the loyal traitor, is torn between the woman she once was and the woman she has become. With her sons on all sides of the conflict, her house cannot stand, but there is a power in choosing when and how to fall. And in Porte Oliva, banker Cithrin bel Sarcour and Captain Marcus Wester learn the terrible truth that links this war to the fall of the dragons millennia before, and that to save the world, Cithrin must conquer it. For more from Daniel Abraham, check out: The Dagger and the Coin The Dragon''s Path The King''s Blood The Tyrant''s Law The Widow''s House The Spider''s War

"Randi Wade is a survivor. She followed in the footsteps of her father, became a cop, and now is working the P.I. trade. But her past still haunts her. And the vicious animal attacks that took her father''s life have sprung up anew, claiming victims once again in this sleepy town. Martin''s unique creative voice spins a modern-day classic horror tale of murder, werewolves, and bladed demons" --

How do you encompass all the worlds of the imagination? Within fantasy’s scope lies every possible impossibility, from dragons to spirits, from magic to gods, and from the unliving to the undying. In Fearsome Journeys, master anthologist Jonathan Strahan sets out on a quest to find the very limits of the unlimited, collecting twelve brand new stories by some of the most popular and exciting names in epic fantasy from around the world. With original fiction from Scott Lynch, Saladin Ahmed, Trudi Canavan, K J Parker, Kate Elliott, Jeffrey Ford, Robert V S Redick, Ellen Klages, Glen Cook, Elizabeth Bear, Ellen Kushner, Ysabeau S. Wilce and Daniel Abraham, Fearsome Journeys explores the whole range of the fantastic.

The great war cannot be stopped. The tyrant Geder Palliako had led his nation to war, but every victory has called forth another conflict. Now the greater war spreads out before him, and he is bent on bringing peace. No matter how many people he has to kill to do it. Cithrin bel Sarcour, rogue banker of the Medean Bank, has returned to the fold. Her apprenticeship has placed her in the path of war, but the greater dangers are the ones in her past and in her soul. Widowed and disgraced at the heart of the Empire, Clara Kalliam has become a loyal traitor, defending her nation against itself. And in the shadows of the world, Captain Marcus Wester tracks an ancient secret that will change the war in ways not even he can forsee. Return to the critically acclaimed epic by master storyteller Daniel Abraham, The Dagger and the Coin. For more from Daniel Abraham, check out: The Dagger and the Coin The Dragon''s Path The King''s Blood The Tyrant''s Law The Widow''s House The Spider''s War

George R. R. Martin''s Wild Cards multi-author shared-world universe has been thrilling readers for over 25 years. Now, in addition to overseeing the ongoing publication of new Wild Cards books (like 2011''s Fort Freak), Martin is also commissioning and editing new Wild Cards stories for publication on Tor.com. Daniel Abraham''s "When We Were Heroes" is an affecting examination of celebrity, privacy, and the different ways people deal with notoriety and fame--problems not made easier when what you''re famous for are superpowers that even you don''t fully understand. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The heart of the world is bleeding, the People''s Paradise of Africa is having it out with the Caliphate, and the Sudan is a charnel house. The powers-that-be aren''t doing anything. The UN might set up a committee. But the time for action is now. So, one by one, the aces join the fight, each for their own reasons.

When a private envoy of the queen and member of Lord Carmichael''s discreet service goes missing, Balfour and Meriwether are asked to look into the affair. They will find a labyrinth of dreams, horrors risen from hell, prophecy, sexual perversion, and an abandoned farmhouse on the moors outside Harrowmoor Sanitarium. The earth itself will bare its secrets and the Empire itself will tremble in the face of the hidden dangers they discover, but the greatest peril is the one they have brought with them. Balfour and Meriwether in the Incident of the Harrowmoor Dogs is the first novella length work in the Balfour and Meriwether stories by Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award nominated author Daniel Abraham.

Otah Machi, caught between ancient wonders and a modern empire, has survived more than most men endure in two lifetimes. In Price of War, an omnibus collection of An Autumn War and The Price of Spring, magic and treacherous politics bring a bitter harvest of violence and tragedy to the world he must defend. But when all is darkest and the world seems utterly lost, there is yet hope for the salvation of a future yet undiscovered. All depends on Otah, and those with the power to shape it, if they can find the courage to forgive their own trespasses and redeem their lost hopes. This unforgettable fantasy epic series, the Long Price Quartet, marks Daniel Abraham as a unique voice and one of the most enthralling fantasy writers to emerge in recent years.

War and madness cast shadows over the lands dragons once ruled. Geder Palliako''s star is rising. He is a hero of Antea, protector to the crown prince, and darling of the court. But storms from his past are gathering, and with them, a war that will change everything. Cithrin bel Sarcour founded a powerful bank on stolen wealth, forged papers, and ready blades. Now every move she makes is observed, recorded, and controlled. Unless Cithrin can free herself from her gilded cage, the life she made will be for naught; war may provide just the opportunity she needs. An apostate priest sees the hidden hand behind all: a long-buried secret of the dragon empire threatens everything humanity has built. An age of madness and death approaches, with only a few doomed heroes to stand in its way. For more from Daniel Abraham, check out: The Dagger and the Coin The Dragon''s Path The King''s Blood The Tyrant''s Law The Widow''s House The Spider''s War

The vampire epic by best-selling author George R.R. Martin, presented as a graphic novel for the very first time! From George R.R. Martin, author of the New York Times best-selling novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, comes a moonlit tale of feuding vampire clans, death, and debauchery in the bayou! Set in 1857 along the muddy Mississippi, FEVRE DREAM introduces Abner Marsh, a remarkably ugly man who longs to captain the fastest steamboat on the river. When a pale, mysterious gentleman named Joshua – who keeps strange hours and stranger friends – approaches him with an offer of partnership, Abner’s dreams appear to come true… though he may have unleashed a nightmare on the unsuspecting shores! Adapted by Hugo-nominated author Daniel Abraham and artist Rafa Lopez, this graphic novel stays faithful to Martin’s original dark vision, immersing the reader in the tortures and joys of vampire society. Includes an original introduction by the legendary author!

"Everything I look for in a fantasy." -- George R. R. Martin All paths lead to war. . . Marcus'' hero days are behind him. He knows too well that even the smallest war still means somebody''s death. When his men are impressed into a doomed army, staying out of a battle he wants no part of requires some unorthodox steps. Cithrin is an orphan, ward of a banking house. Her job is to smuggle a nation''s wealth across a war zone, hiding the gold from both sides. She knows the secret life of commerce like a second language, but the strategies of trade will not defend her from swords. Geder, sole scion of a noble house, has more interest in philosophy than in swordplay. A poor excuse for a soldier, he is a pawn in these games. No one can predict what he will become. Falling pebbles can start a landslide. A spat between the Free Cities and the Severed Throne is spiraling out of control. A new player rises from the depths of history, fanning the flames that will sweep the entire region onto The Dragon''s Path -- the path to war. The Dagger and the Coin The Dragon''s Path The King''s Blood The Tyrant''s Law The Widow''s House The Spider''s War

"Contains material originally published in George R.R. Martin''s wild cards #1-6."

In 1946, an alien virus is accidentally unleashed that changes the world forever. Most of those infected die horribly, said to have drawn the Black Queen as their fated card. Ninety percent of those who survive mutate into Jokers - deformed, broken, hated, and feared. But a handful are lucky enough to become Aces, gaining superpowers that allow them to achieve almost anything the mind can conceive - both in dreams and in nightmares. Sixty years later, an Ace named Croyd Crenson, better known as the Sleeper, is framed for the murder of a young nurse in New York City''s Jokertown. As Crenson investigates the killing to clear his name, he has to fight to stay awake, or else his unusual ability will change him into something else entirely. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers in Whiteoak, Colorado, accidentally activate the dormant wild-card virus, wiping out nearly the entire town. As the teens are sent to the Jokertown clinic, they discover that not all Jokers are bad and not all Aces are good. Set in the world of the novels edited by George R.R. Martin and featuring a brand-new set of characters, as well as appearances from many old favorites, Wild Cards: The Hard Call is an original story written specifically for comics that will enchant new readers and old fans alike.

From the #1 New York Times bestseller, the third of a new generation of Wild Cards tales.

''I once got together all my top people, and asked each one ''Who do you report to?'', writes legendary businessman S. Daniel Abraham. And everybody gave the obvious answer, ''I report to Joe, '' ''I report to Danny.'' And I said to them, ''You''re all wrong, you all report to the consumer. That''s who we report to, that''s who we work for''. In I Work fo..

The poets and their magical andat have protected the cities of the Khaiem against their rivals in Galt for generations. Otah, Khai of the Winter City of Machi, has tried for years to prepare his people for a future in which the andat can no longer be safely harnessed. But his warnings have been ignored, and now it''s too late. A ruthless, charismatic Galtic general believes he has found a way to strip the andat of their power. If he is wrong, Galt will be destroyed. If he is right, the Khaiem will fall. Only one thing is certain: conflict is inevitable, and Otah and his old friend and enemy the disgraced poet, Maati, must fight a desperate battle to protect their cities from slaughter. These two men, bound together by shadow and betrayal, will bring the world to the edge of a cataclysm unlike anything either side had imagined. For if the cost of war is high, the price of peace may be unimaginable . . .