New Releases by David Finch

Etrigan''s loyalties are stretched to their breaking point, and when he chooses sides, an epic battle ensues. The victor can only be decided with the help of a new friend, but there''s no time to spare for infighting, because Gotham City is being overrun by a demon horde! ''Golden Dawn'' part 4.

Trapped deep beneath Gotham City, Batman''s chances of escape come second to him finding Dawn. But first he needs to worry about the bomb strapped to his chest! Meanwhile, Etrigan the Demon turns against his masters and confronts a twisted, evil incarnation of Ragman! ''Golden Dawn'' part 3.

David Finch’s highly regarded biography of R.M. Patterson is now available in paperback. The escapades of this great Canadian are brought to life in a story that combines the lure of gold, the thrill of wilderness exploration and comic tales about life on a southern Alberta ranch. With access to Patterson’s diaries, letters and photographs, as well as numerous interviews with Patterson and members of his family, Finch recounts the adventurous life of this well-loved outdoorsman, writer and rancher and sheds light on some of what Patterson left unsaid.

Batman faces the Penguin in the search for his childhood friend Dawn Golden, but what the Dark Knight finds sends him down a far darker and more desperate road. Meanwhile, another player enters the game. ''Golden Dawn'' part 2.

Descubre el origen de la cyberasesina más sexy del universo Top Cow. Nadie puede escapar de sus ataques pero tras cada asesinato pierde la memoria hasta el punto de no saber quién es y eso la hace vulnerable a manipulaciones.

""With a well-paced, easy-to-read style," Pumped" is a much-needed primer to the Byzantine world of Canada''s oil patch. From the fascinating history and politics (seven national energy programs, yikes!) to the booms and busts, mistakes and lessons, it''s all here."" -- Alister Thomas, managing editor of "The Roughneck, Energy Processing Canada" and "Propane Canada" magazines Seasoned petroleum historian David Finch engages and entertains as he acquaints us with the basic vocabulary and mechanics of Canada_s oil industry right through its most complex issues. "Perhaps you know the answers to some of the basics: " What is a barrel of oil? Where does it come from? How does it get into the gas tank? Why is oil so political? "Do you recall the details of some of the programs?" What was the National Energy Program, The National Oil Program, The Western Accord, and why did they matter? " Are you well-versed enough in the politics to know the answers to these questions?" Are we really running out of oil? What is the current state of the tar sands? What do "upstream," "midstream," and "downstream" mean? Who controls oil and gas in Canada and why does it cost so much if it belongs to us, the people of Canada? "And finally," Why does this industry dominate the world''s economic and political arenas. With short chapters, illustrations, maps, photographs, and a user friendly index-glossary, "Pumped" makes the complicated, jargon rich, high-stakes world of petroleum exploration, excavation, and consumption easy to understand. Finch provides a balanced, knowledgeable, and often humorous primer on the mechanics, history, and politics of Canada''s oil industry.

"Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado was both blessed and cursed on his 21st birthday when he bacame the bearer of The Darkness, an elemental force that allows those who wield it access to an otherworldly dimension and control over the demons who dwell there. Forces for good in the world rise up to face Jackie and the evil his gift represents. There is one small problem, in this story... they are the bad guys." -- P. [4] of cover.

The greatest heroes from two publishers--DC Comics and Top Cow--meet for the first time and face off against each other and their greatest villains in this staggering collection. This volume features the bestselling crossovers starring such iconic characters as The Darkness, Batman, Superman, the Justice League of America, Cyberforce, and Witchblade. This title is copublished with Top Cow Comics. Older teens.

Big dreams, dashed hopes and romance are at the heart of this biography of Norma and George Pocaterra. The story begins in 1903 when George Pocaterra left Italy and came to the Canadian Rockies with hopes of striking it rich. George is best known for establishing the Buffalo Head Ranch in the foothills of Alberta. He developed a close friendship with members of the Stoney Indians, and was one of the first non-Natives to explore much of what is now called Kananaskis Country. In 1933, he returned to Italy, where he met and fell in love with Norma Piper, a young Calgary singer who had moved to Italy to study opera. They eventually married, and George took over the management of Norma''s rising operatic career. World War II forced a return to Canada in 1939. In Calgary, Norma became part of the local music scene, giving concerts and teaching singing at Mount Royal College. In 1955, she started her own studio and over the next 25 years became one of Calgary''s most loved music teachers. George, meanwhile, continued with his coal-mining ventures, although he suffered bitter disappointments. Drawing on personal diaries and correspondence, the authors have created an intimate portrait of these remarkable Albertans who became, each in their own way, legends in their lifetimes.

Hell''s Half Acre is the story of the people who lived and worked in Turner Valley, western Canada''s first commercial oilfield, located southwest of Calgary. Beginning in 1914, the oil fields attracted thousands of workers from across North America to the drilling rigs, processing plants, and the pipeline crews that dug the first trenches. In addition to the beginnings of an oil industry, Turner Valley provided Alberta with a rich historical legacy of epic proportions, along with a cast of very colourful characters. Drawing on contemporary accounts and dozens of interviews with Turner Valley pioneers, as well as probing the vast visual history of archival photographs, David Finch captures the life and times of an exciting era in Alberta history. Imagine natural gas flares so plentiful and powerful that night turned into day and the glowing sky could be seen from Calgary. The smell of sour gas and its deadly effects were a constant danger, as were the primitive work conditions associated with the early years of oil exploration. But on the workers toiled, constructing massive drilling rigs out of huge timbers, working day and night in a relentless search for black gold. The Second World War brought an unprecedented level of urgency and tension to Turner Valley when the national treasure became a military target. These were fascinating times, and in Hell''s Half Acre the people, the companies, the booms and the busts are all revealed in entertaining detail.

After a short time away from the X-Men, Wolverine returns to New York with a strange strike force armed with sophisticated military technology on his tail. To survive, he is forced to rely on Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the X-Men.

James McDonald is a lieutenant fireman in Brooklyn. He has never let fear overwhelm him--until he is faced with a seemingly supernatural threat. Graphic novel.