New Releases by David Anthony

Part 2 of the classic 1983 single issue adaptation of The Dark Crystal from writer David Anthony Kraft (The Savage She-Hulk) and artists Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta is lovingly restored and presented as part of BOOM! Studios’ Archive Edition line! As Jen and Kira continue to heal the Dark Crystal and save the planet Thra, new perils and surprises await them on their unforgettable journey.

The classic 1983 single issue adaptation of The Dark Crystal from writer David Anthony Kraft (The Savage She-Hulk) and artists Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta is lovingly restored and represented as part of BOOM! Studios’ Archive Edition line! A thousand years ago. The planet Thra, two new races appeared when a Shard was shattered from the Crystal of Truth: the cruel Skeksis, who use continued corruption of the Crystal to extend their lives, and the gentle urRu, more commonly known as Mystics, who make their home in the Valley of Stones to await their destiny. A young orphaned Gelfling named Jen must flee from capture, being Thra’s only hope... but enemies aren’t all he’ll find in the wild.

This book examines the charged but mostly overlooked presence of the sensational Jew in antebellum literature. This stereotyped character appears primarily in the pulpy sensation fiction of popular writers like George Lippard, Ned Buntline, Emerson Bennett, and others. But this figure also plays an important role in the sometimes sensational work of canonical writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman. Whatever the medium, this character, always overdetermined, does consistent cultural work. This book contends that, as the figure who embodies money and capitalism in the antebellum imagination, the sensational Jew is the character who most fully represents a felt anxiety about the increasingly unstable nature of a range of social categories in the antebellum US, and the sense of loss and self-hatred so often lurking in the background of modern Gentile identity. Each chapter examines a different form of sensationalism (urban gothic; sentimental city mysteries; anti-Tom plantation narratives; etc.), and a different set of anxieties (threats to class status; collapsing regional identity; the uncertain status of Whiteness and other racial categories; etc.). Throughout, the sensational Jew acts both as a figure of proteophobia (fear of disorder and ambivalence), and as the figure who embodies in uncanny form a more fulfilling and socially coherent form of identity that predates the modern liberal selfhood of the post-Enlightenment world. The sensational Jew is therefore a revealing figure in antebellum culture, as well as an important antecedent to contemporary antisemitism in the US.

Mystery Underground is a collection of scary short stories for kids, middle grade readers, and anyone who likes a good scare. The stories combine the monsters and mystery of Goosebumps with the surprise endings of The Twilight Zone. Enjoy them in the dark, around the campfire, under the covers at night with a flashlight, and especially on Halloween. Read a scare … if you dare. Terrifying Tales #1: Tar Pit Terror and Other Scary Stories includes 13 spooky short stories in which brave readers will encounter werewolves, saber-toothed cats, mummies, and other monsters of legend. 1. Happy Hairy Birthday 2. Deep Green Sea 3. Tar Pit Terror 4. The Box 5. Light''s Out Lighthouse 6. Monster Faces 7. No. 13 Pencil 8. Movie Monster Zoo 9. Sleeping Bear Doom 10. The Witching Hour 11. Meet the Mummy 12. Bermuda and the Beast 13. Superstitious Sister

Researchers have discovered a number of Jewish and early Christian sects that were not fully known for thousands of years. Along with Saducees, Pharisees, and Zealots—which are well-known—Essenes, Mandaeans, and the monastery at Qumran have enriched the understanding of religious communities in the first century. In this book, you’ll learn about these sects through the eyes of John, who begins an eight-hour walk from Jerusalem to Qumran. While he’d visited the library in Qumran many times to read the scrolls available only to the Essenes and to hear the teachings handed down from the righteous teacher and other leaders of the desert community, this trip is different. John had turned away from the Sadducees, who focused their religion on the Torah and the temple. He had also spurned the Pharisees, who built rhetorical shrines to the oral Torah traditions, openly praising their own purity above other Judaic traditions. Even more vehemently, John abhorred the Herodians, who ruled over Judea. Having reached the age of thirty, his plan is to seek admission to the monastery of Qumran. He does not know when, if ever, he’ll return to Jerusalem.

People pursue their own interests, whatever those interests might be. Some people have interests that are narrow and selfish, while others have interests that are broad and altruistic. The idea that people are self-interested underpins all of economic analysis and raises two fundamental questions: 1. How do people choose the actions they think will further their own interests? 2. Can the potentially conflicting interests of different people be made to ''mesh'' in some sort of socio-economic equilibrium? This book is devoted to a detailed study of the first question. Its Companion Volume (Economy-Wide Microeconomics: Equilibrium, Optimality, Applications and Tests) makes a detailed study of the second question.Following some foundational remarks, this book studies the Arrow-Debreu theory of consumer choice. That theory supposes people choose so as to maximize a complete, continuous, transitive, and reflexive binary preference relation over a non-empty and compact choice set. The book then studies numerous refinements, generalizations and extensions of each of these restrictions — up to and including recent work on Behavioral theories of choice and choice behaviour when preferences are intransitive/incomplete/discontinuous. Also considered is choice behaviour in environments that are not necessarily compact. A study is also made of intertemporal choice and choice under uncertainty. The study of Arrow-Debreu choice theory and its extensions are presented from the Primal, Dual, and Revealed Preference points of view.Consumers are not the only agents in the economy, as Producers are present as well. Beginning with a study of the Arrow-Debreu idea that producers choose from a convex production set so as to maximize profit, the book considers extensions and generalizations of this framework, particularly to non-convex environments. The study is presented from the Primal and Dual points of view.The final chapter in the book provides a link to its Companion Volume. The Chapter indicates how the theories of consumer and producer choice studied here help inform answers of the second question posed above.Resources are available to instructors who adopt this book. More details at www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12789-sm

Thirteen years ago, I led a very dark and disturbing life, and I was suffering severely with mental illness and drug addiction. During this dark period of my life, I isolated myself from my family, friends and the world in my little den on Long Island. While I was in my “Den of Darkness” I did something else besides drugs and drinking, I sat at my desk and wrote poetry. Hundreds and hundreds of poems that stored in my desk top computer. These poems were not written in a proper state of mind. Unfortunately, because of the mind set I was in at that time, my poetry is very dark and disturbing, but when I think about it -- isn’t Batman dark and disturbing? These poems describe the way I felt when I lived in my “Den Where I Cried.”

Collects Defenders (1972) #58-75; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #16. Doctor Strange and the Defenders face a crisis when the Eye of Agamotto is stolen by the bizarre Xenogenesis cult. If the demon woshippers succeed, the Elder Gods will be unleashed on Earth. Hellcat emerges from the battle with new powers, but they can’t save her from Membership Madness! Comics’ famous non-team begins a membership drive that brings a horde of heroes to their doorstep, and heroes always play nice with each other, right? Next, it’s off to Asgard where Valkyrie is split from her human side, leading to a struggle for the hero’s soul. We conclude with an otherdimensional epic revealing the bizarre world of Lunatik and a fight with Foolkiller that puts the future of the Defenders at risk.

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #223-233, Annual (1968) #7; Captain America (1968) #230; Marvel Comics Calendar 1979. Roger Stern and Sal Buscema plumb the depths of Bruce Banner, Marvel’s most conflicted character — but can they find what hope lies in the mind of the man cursed by the Incredible Hulk? This round of Marvel classics begins with Banner finally cured of his gamma-powered alter ego! But without the Hulk’s power, how can he stop the Leader? It’s a life-or-death fight that just might end with the Hulk, not Banner, free of his hated other half — and only Doc Samson can save the man inside the monster! Also featuring a double-sized Stern ‘n’ Byrne Annual pitting Hulk, Iceman and Angel against the mile-high menace of Master Mold — and a classic crossover with Captain America!

Society is continually transforming into a digitally powered reality due to the increased dependence of computing technologies. The landscape of cyber threats is constantly evolving because of this, as hackers are finding improved methods of accessing essential data. Analyzing the historical evolution of cyberattacks can assist practitioners in predicting what future threats could be on the horizon. Real-Time and Retrospective Analyses of Cyber Security is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on studying the development of cybersecurity practices through historical and sociological analyses. While highlighting topics such as zero trust networks, geopolitical analysis, and cyber warfare, this publication explores the evolution of cyber threats, as well as improving security methods and their socio-technological impact. This book is ideally designed for researchers, policymakers, strategists, officials, developers, educators, sociologists, and students seeking current research on the evolution of cybersecurity methods through historical analysis and future trends.

"The British opium trade along China’s seacoast has come to symbolize China’s century-long descent into political and social chaos. In the standard historical narrative, opium is the primary medium through which China encountered the economic, social, and political institutions of the West. Opium, however, was not a Sino–British problem confined to southeastern China. It was, rather, an empire-wide crisis, and its spread among an ethnically diverse populace created regionally and culturally distinct problems of control for the Qing state. This book examines the crisis from the perspective of Qing prohibition efforts. The author argues that opium prohibition, and not the opium wars, was genuinely imperial in scale and is hence much more representative of the actual drug problem faced by Qing administrators. The study of prohibition also permits a more comprehensive and accurate observation of the economics and criminology of opium. The Qing drug traffic involved the domestic production, distribution, and consumption of opium. A balanced examination of the opium market and state anti-drug policy in terms of prohibition reveals the importance of the empire’s landlocked western frontier regions, which were the domestic production centers, in what has previously been considered an essentially coastal problem."

‘Why We Need Jesus’ attempts to bridge the gap between Christians and unbelievers. The case is made for our common human condition. Having demonstrated what unites us in a common condition of spiritual neediness, Jesus Christ is presented as the answer to satisfy our neediness. Our spiritual neediness now satisfied in Christ, we discover a new identity giving meaning and purpose to our life. Scripture is explored to give guidance as to why and how we endure in our new identity.

For the first time, these 1970s tales are collected in paperback as Swamp Thing encounters a scientist bent on destroying the minds of world leaders, an old-age home whose inhabitants use black magic to regain their youth, and an alien whose voyage across the cosmos has driven him insane. Collects Swamp Thing #14-24, The Brave and the Bold #122 and #176, DC Comics Presents #8, and Challengers of the Unknown #81-87. Includes never-before-collected issues, and the surviving script and art pages from the previously unpublished Swamp Thing #25!

The practice of hydraulic fracturing has become a prominent issue as countries such as the United States strive for energy independence. What is fracking, and why is it such a controversial topic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through balanced text that presents multiple viewpoints about fracking. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, and full-color photographs help readers better understand how fracking works and its effects on the environment. As readers explore this current events issue, they''re also introduced to important information about natural resources, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #124-125, 189-190; Giant-Size Super-Heroes #1; Creatures on the Loose #30-37; Marvel Premiere #45-46; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #36-37; Savage She-Hulk #13-14; material from Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3. When J. Jonah Jameson''s astronaut son, John Jameson, brings a strange red gemstone back from the moon, he finds himself transformed into the macabre Man-Wolf! Becoming a lycanthropic creature on the loose, the Man-Wolf battles Spider-Man, Morbius, Kraven the Hunter and more - while investigator Simon Stroud comes ever closer to the Man-Wolf''s true identity! Jameson soon discovers the truth behind the gem - but does his destiny lie in Other Realm wielding the sword of the Stargod? Or will the parasitic stone mean his destruction? Man-Wolf takes on Frankenstein''s monster, She-Hulk and more - but can Spider-Man save him from a fate worse than death?

Collects Tomb of Dracula (1972) #25-35, Giant-Size Dracula #3-5, Dracula Lives #8-11. Step once more inside the Tomb of Dracula for more superior supernatural stories of the Seventies! First, the debut of Hannibal King — a detective with a vampiric secret! Then, Dracula is drawn into a struggle to control the powerful statue of the Chimera! Flash back to Dracula’s first meeting with Blade the Vampire Hunter — and when Quincy Harker learns that the Lord of Darkness still lives, it’s time for a savage showdown that explores their full bitter rivalry! But who else has targeted Dracula? As the saga unfolds, it draws in Rachel Van Helsing, Frank Drake…and Brother Voodoo! Plus, a New York policeman’s world is transformed by Dracula! And the Devil’s Heart, and many more terrors, await across the centuries in tales from the vampire’s past!

Collects Savage She-Hulk #15-25 and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #88. The Savage She-Hulk is back in a second Marvel Masterworks edition, concluding her original series! Conflict rages not just between She-Hulk and the many super-powered enemies we have in store, but also between Jennifer Walters and She-Hulk! Our heroineu0092s two halves are in a battle for control as She-Hulk fights transforming back into Jen Walters, while Jen risks losing herself to the She-Hulku0092s power. And each persona has her own romantic interest u0096 it ainu0092t easy being green! It all leads to a new status quo that will carry the She-Hulk into the decades of success ahead. Topping it off is a TWO-IN-ONE adventure starring She-Hulk and the Thing by Shulkie scribe David Anthony Kraft that tilts the green gal-iath toward her future comedic exploits!

From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III. Be haunted by the chilling ghost story of Megan Lindholm. Revisit the Magicians world with Lev Grossman. Return to Osten Ard in an epic first look at Tad Williams''s Empire of Grass. Share a heartfelt story of loss and gain with Callie Bates. Cross the sands of the desert planet Dune with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Travel the Ways in a new Wheel of Time novella with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Enter the amazing potter city of Seven with Naomi Novik. And many more stories, all wondrous alongside beautiful art by Todd Lockwood! More than 700 pages of stellar SF&F from the likes of: Callie Bates Terry Brooks Delilah S. Dawson Jason Denzel David Anthony Durham Lev Grossman John Gwynne Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson Mark Lawrence Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) Seanan McGuire Naomi Novik Peter Orullian Cat Rambo Robert V.S. Redick Ken Scholes Scott Sigler Anna Smith Spark Shawn Speakman Anna Stephens Patrick Swenson Ramon Terrell Marc Turner Carrie Vaughn Tad Williams Deborah A. Wolf Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors. He has gathered together a great mix of new and favorite writers_free to write what they like_the result a powerful new anthology perfect for all readers. Unfettered III is sure to astound with the magic bound within its pages. All the while raising money for a charitable cause. Because protecting our artists and authors is as important as the stories they tell.

Why are some people afraid of those who are different from them, and why do others believe diversity so important? As readers explore the answers to these and other questions about diversity, they''re encouraged to form their own opinions about the world around them. The engaging main text provides new information to young people without talking down to them, and additional knowledge is gained through eye-catching fact boxes. Vibrant full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer encourage young people to appreciate diversity and respect everyone, no matter how different they may seem.

Collects Defenders (1972) #42-57 and material from FOOM #19. The Defenders, Marvelu0092s u0093non-teamu0094 with an ever-changing roster, brings together its most famous members (Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner) with new comrades (Red Guardian, Moon Knight, Nick Fury) and fan-favorites (Luke Cage, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Nighthawk) u0097 and the result is nothing short of classic! The creative team of Kraft and Giffen jump into the series feet first and spin some of the Defendersu0092 greatest adventures: Doctor Strange, possessed by the Red Rajah, becomes a mystic threat to the entire universe! Scorpio and his Zodiac launch a kidnapping conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D.! Valkyrie struggles to reclaim her life! Also featuring an all-new Emissaries of Evil, the origin of the Red Guardian, Atlantean mega-monsters and the debut of Lunatik!

A caring family finds themselves in the middle of a major flooding event over parts of their community from a far-reaching storm system. Creativity, episodes of curiosity, and a unique surprise from nature follow in series, as the children''s patience is challenged and parents are tasked to remain hopeful in making a long-planned trip to grandma''s house.

Activists are always working hard to change America for the better and to help Americans who need someone to advocate for them. Activists have been a part of this nation’s social and political landscape since its earliest days, but the Progressive Era is known as the period when social activism and political reformation movements truly took off and led to real change for many Americans. Readers get a comprehensive look at this period of sweeping change through fact-filled main text, fascinating sidebars, and relevant primary sources.

School lunches should be free for all students. Some people might strongly agree with this statement, while others might strongly disagree. In order to engage in a debate about this topic that affects readers’ everyday lives, readers first need to understand both sides. They are able to do this with the help of balanced main text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. Different points of view are clearly presented to readers, who are encouraged to think critically about an issue that would impact them and their families. This valuable reading experience is enhanced through the use of colorful photographs.

We think of space as being empty, but that isn’t quite true. In addition to stars, planets, and moons, there are asteroids and comets. Asteroids are rocks that orbit the sun. Comets are chunks of ice and dust that form on the edges of the solar system. This book takes readers on a fun journey into space.

It is one of the most storied uprisings of classical times. Spartacus, the visionary captive and gladiator, used his toughness and charisma turn a prison break into a revolt that would threaten the Roman empire. Now, with verve and intelligence, David Anthony Durham brings us a thrilling retelling that gives voice not only to Spartacus himself, but also Astera, Spartacus’s oracle consort; Nonus, a Roman soldier working both sides of the conflict; Laelia and Hustus, two slave children drawn into the ranks of the rebellion; Kaleb, secretary to the Roman senator and commander saddled with the task of quashing the insurrection; and many others in a vast spectacle of bloodshed, heroism, and treachery.

Teachers work hard to help their students learn. Young readers learn fun facts about these familiar community helpers and the work they do. The simple, clear text provides valuable information about this popular career and supports common curriculum topics about community helpers. Each page of text is carefully paired with a vibrant photograph to help early learners build their reading comprehension skills. Young readers are also introduced to new vocabulary words through a detailed picture glossary of unfamiliar words. Readers will have a new appreciation for what teachers do after seeing a day at school from a teacher’s perspective!

Playing field hockey can help girls grow stronger and more self-confident. However, before they can begin to play the game, they have to understand the game. This volume introduces readers to the basic rules of field hockey and the different levels this exciting sport is played at—from school teams to the Summer Olympics. Fun facts about field hockey and famous women who’ve played this sport are presented through engaging text and eye-catching features, including a graphic organizer and fact boxes. Colorful, action-packed photographs bring the excitement of field hockey to readers on each page.

Entangled Christianities looks at Christianity in flux. Each chapter recounts a moment of crisis and opportunity in the history of Christianity; from the selection of the biblical canon to the Iconoclast struggle of the Reformation, and from the religious conversions of Scandinavian Norsemen and Native Americans to the establishment of religious liberty in the US Constitution. In each event, Christianity engages in a dialogue with internal and external voices, thereby negotiating the shape and meaning of Christianity. Underlying these negotiations is an often unstated reality; that there is not and never has been a single Christianity. The meaning and direction of Christianity was disputed, even in the days of Peter, Paul and James. The history of Christianity can perhaps be better understood as a history of Christianities. This work is designed to capture pivotal moments, wherein Christianity encountered challenges to its identity and structures.

Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, often weighing over 1 ton. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about bison as they also see full-color photographs of these massive mammals. Science concepts, such as life cycles and natural habitats, are presented in an engaging way, through accessible text, graphic organizers, and fun fact boxes. Bison once roamed the Great Plains by the millions, but now there are only a small number of them left in North America. Why did their population decrease so dramatically? The answer is waiting for readers to uncover.

OWN YOUR BODY weeds out the facts from fiction and shows you how to get the body you want in the shortest period of time. Learn how to successfully plan and achieve your fitness goals, diet plan, and workout routine regardless of how large or small your needs are. You will be shown how simple changes in your daily life can set you on the right path to taking control of your mind, body and spirit. David Anthony’s vast experience has allowed him to take the confusion out of fitness allowing you to break through the road blocks that have postponed your dreams of having the body you have always desired. You will learn how to “Own Your Body.” David Anthony has counseled thousands of men and woman of all age groups and body types with his long established nutrition and wellness center in central Florida. David is a NPC Masters Overall Champion, Medical Exer-Therapist, Personal Trainer and advanced certified diet & nutrition consultant with over 25 years of experience in helping real everyday people just like you, to own your body and attain your goals with life changing results from the inside out. Let today be the first day to a new you. “Finally, someone with such longevity in the nutrition and fitness industry, that speaks from his real experience in helping people get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle.” —Dr. Susan L. Ciarlone-Smith, Ph.D. “Excellent and inspiring read to bring awareness to one’s body. I’ve seen David’s advice first handed help many of my clients.” —Charles Williams Master Trainer & NPC Overall Bodybuilding Champion