Most Popular Books by Dennis O

Pot Luck Spokesman? The information void in the hours following the shooting of US President Ronald Reagan late Monday afternoon, March 30, 1981, spawned many false rumors and misinformation, which White House political adviser Lyn Nofziger understood threatened the credibility of the White House. He therefore took the podium before the 200 plus assembled press in Ross Hall to tell them that he would be bringing with him a credible physician to brief them once the president was out of surgery. However, he didn’t have many options to draw from for that credible physician. At the hospital, the surgeons tending the three shooting victims had first-hand information about the afternoon’s events, but each surgeon knew only about his own injured patient. White House physician Dan Ruge meanwhile had been at the president’s side throughout the afternoon and was a possible candidate, but his White House association made his credibility suspect according to White House aides. The job became the drafting of the most logical person to be spokesman. That would have been the seasoned physician CEO of the George Washington University Medical Center Ron Kaufman, but he was out of town. Next up was Dennis O’Leary, the physician dean for clinical affairs, as the preferred spokesman. To the White House, O’Leary was a total unknown, but a review of his credentials would hardly have been reassuring. He had originally been recruited to George Washington University as a blood specialist. Reticent by nature, he had minimal public-relations and public-speaking experience, save two years as a member of his hometown high school debate team. He had no surgical or trauma training or experience. But beggars can’t be choosers, as the saying goes. Kindly stated, O’Leary was probably the least bad choice to serve as White House/hospital spokesman to inform the world of the status of the wounded President Reagan, special agent Tim McCarthy, and press secretary Jim Brady. Yet, with a little bit of luck, it might all work out. And it did.

The basic premise of this book is that most, if not all, of what we have been taught to believe is true, is not true or only half true. We blindly assume that what our mothers taught us about lying, paternity, religion, incest, nudity, pornography, and other subjects was right. This book states that a closer look at what was taught will reveal that "Your Mama Was Wrong". It says that lying is not always wrong. Sometimes it can be dangerous to tell the truth. When the slaves were being hhid by the "underground railroad", people lied in order to protect them. This book points out the fact that there are males, females and people who are neither male nor female. It also says that all religions are basically hearsay because they are founded upon what someone "said" was "said". All the sacred books were written by someone - usually male, who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago. The chapter on paternity shows how DNA testing can prove that "Your Mama Was Wrong" about who she said your father was. This chapter will prove to be very disturbing to many. There never has been a book written that challenges so many of society''s views of right and wrong, true and false, fact and fiction.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Cape Town once said with regard to South Africa’s apartheid policy, “One of the ways of helping to destroy a people is to tell them that they don’t have a history, that they have no roots.” More recently, he described homophobic discrimination as “totally unacceptable and unjust as apartheid ever was.” Unfortunately, it has been particularly difficult for some gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians to remain connected to identify with their own faith traditions because some of these traditions not only treat them as people of secondary status but also teach Christian history as though no people of same-gender attraction or opposite-gender identity had any noteworthy place in it and made no significant contributions at all to Christian tradition. Passionate Holiness tries to remedy this situation by explaining why acquaintance with the stories of certain saints with whom gender minorities can identify can help them to connect with their own history and spiritual legacy and empower them to face a brighter future with a sense of optimism and inclusion.

Batman encounters a villain of superhuman cunning, strength and veil: Bane. Bane''s dark plan is to release the dangerous inmates of Arkham Asylum and watch as Batman desperately hunts them done.

This guide to the South Dakota region that houses the world’s richest fossil beds does “an excellent job of presenting the current state of knowledge” (Choice). The forbidding Big Badlands in Western South Dakota contain the richest fossil beds in the world. Even today these rocks continue to yield new specimens brought to light by snowmelt and rain washing away soft rock deposited on a floodplain long ago. The quality and quantity of the fossils are superb: most of the species to be found there are known from hundreds of specimens. The fossils in the White River Group (and similar deposits in the American west) preserve the entire late Eocene through the middle Oligocene, roughly 35-30 million years ago and more than thirty million years after non-avian dinosaurs became extinct. The fossils provide a detailed record of a period of abrupt global cooling and what happened to creatures who lived through it. This book is a comprehensive reference to the sediments and fossils of the Big Badlands, and also touches on National Park Service management policies that help protect such significant fossils. Includes photos and illustrations “A worthy successor to the work of O’Harra.” —Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century Irish poet Seamus Heaney, from his infancy to his Nobel Prize in 1995, and also discusses his post-Nobel life, family, writings, and other related topics.

Edmund Burke, 1729-1797, was perceived as leading progressive figure until he published his reaction to the French Revolution, Reflections on the Revolution in France, which he wrote as the Revolution unfolded. This volume places Burke in his historical context and carefully sets out the whole of Burke''s philosophical contribution. It not only discusses the reception of Burker by his contemporaries, but also the impact of his ideas on politics and policy today.

Starman tells the JSA his story of a new menace, Aquarius, a stellar being who had been disincorporated after his evil acts. Sensing Starman''s Cosmic Rod''s energies, he steals the rod to reincorporate himself!

First American publication from a leading Irish poet known for meditative intelligence, humor, and forgiving humanity.

When Earth''s second Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, is injured, Hal''s ring finds a new backup GL. But John Stewart seems like a strange hero: belligerent and cocky, he isn''t above making some flashy moves while fighting crime. Plus: Green Arrow responds to a race riot by deciding to run for mayor of Coast City.

This volume collects GREEN LANTERN from the early 1970s, featuring classic team-ups written by Dennis O''Neil with art by Neal Adams! In these stories, Green Lantern Hal Jordan continued his usual cosmic-spanning adventures, as he used his amazing Power Ring to police Sector 2814 against universe-threatening menaces. Meanwhile, on Earth, Oliver Queen, the archer known as Green Arrow, was confronting menaces of a different kind: racism, poverty, drugs, and other social ills! Collects GREEN LANTERN #76-87 and 89, and stories from THE FLASH #217-219 and 226.

A collection of the three DEMON tales, each story explores the connection between Batman and the villain Ra''s al Ghul. The first tale focuses on the two teaming up and a union between the Dark Knight and Talia al Ghul; the second focuses on Ra''sattempting to father a heir; and the third explores the real story behind the seemingly immortal villain and his motivation for world domination. Collects BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON #1, BATMAN: BRIDE OF THE DEMON #1 and BATMAN: BIRTH OF THE DEMON #1.

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #210, 229-230; Amazing Spider-Man (1999) #678-679. None of Spider-Man''s many allies in the Marvel-Verse boasts the precognitive powers of the Madame Web! The mysterious Cassandra Webb''s incredible future sight helps the web-slinger thwart a criminal who schemes to take over Peter Parker''s current employer, the Daily Globe! But when the unstoppable Juggernaut sets out to kidnap Madame Web, can our friendly neighborhood hero stand in his way? Find out in one of the all-time great Spidey sagas! Years later, arachnid hero Julia Carpenter gains the skills of a seer and upholds the legacy of Madame Web! But when she foresees Peter trying to stop New York''s destruction 24 hours in the future, Julia has bad news for him: He''ll have to save the day alone!

Ra''s al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!,"

In this new printing of a classic collection, meet one of Batman''s most formidable adversaries; the founder of the League of Assassins known as Ra''s al Ghul! This volume includes Ra''s al Ghul''s famous debut in "Daughter of the Demon"! Plus, Bruce Wayne goes undercover as Matches Malone to track down the Demon''s Head! Collects Detective Comics #411, #485, and #489-490; Batman #232, #235, #240, and #242-244; and DC Special Series #15.

Written by Dennis O''Neil Art by Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson Cover by Neal Adams, Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson Originally published in 1971, this story turned Superman''s status quo on its head by featuring a story in which all Kryptonite was destroyed! But that leaves The Man of Steel anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade and a doppleganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own. The first in the new DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY line collecting memorable tales in their entirety, this volume contains SUPERMAN #233-238 and #240-242 and contains a momentous story for the Man of Tomorrow that you won''t want to miss! Retailers: Please see this month''s Previews Order Form for a special ordering incentive on this title. Advance-solicited; on sale January 28 - 192 pg, FC, $39.99 US

The Man of Steel''s greatest weakness—gone forever? Kryptonite. The very word has become synonymous with hidden vulnerability—a modern-day Achilles'' heel. The fragmentary remains of Superman''s doomed home planet, this glowing green mineral has bedeviled the World''s Greatest Hero since he first arrived on Earth. But what would happen if this deadly threat was completely eradicated? That was the question posed in 1971, when legendary comics editor Julius Schwartz took over the Superman family of titles at DC Comics. In response, an up-and-coming young writer named Dennis O''Neil joined with acclaimed artists Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson to deliver what would become a milestone in the history of American comics: the saga of "Kryptonite Nevermore"! Over the course of nine issues in the monthly Superman series, this supercharged creative team turned decades of continuity on their head and transformed the Last Son of Krypton from an impossibly strong galaxy-faring adventurer into a more reasonable powered, relatable guardian of Earth. Now, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its original publication, DC Comics is proud to present an all-new hardcover edition collecting this historic story line in its entirety—featuring newly restored color on every page as well as insightful essays from O''Neil and former DC presiden and publisher Paul Levitz.

In a refreshingly original book, O''Brien argues that an intelligent debate about the future of higher education in America involves focusing on its institution, rather than its ideals. The book''s witty and relaxed style disguises a serious, well-structured, and historically informed argument on the present challenges and future prospects of American higher education.

After the JLA learn of the JSA''s crisis from Red Tornado, they leave to aid them vs. Aquarius. Meanwhile, both Fate and Green Lantern''s energies begin to wane inside their bubble!

Ra''s al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!"

Featuring Superman and Batman in ÒGOTHAM CITY Ð GHOST CITY!Ó Plus, Green Arrow in ÒSTAKE OUT EARTH!Ó

Following their adventure on Earth-2 against the villain Aquarius, Black Canary gains the power of a sonic scream and evil doppelgangers of the League appear and attack their counterparts!

Batman captures Kano Wiggins and also helps solve the murder of a circus sideshow performer.

From legendary comics writers Gardner Fox and Dennis O’Neil come the incredible crossover events between the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America that launched the DC Multiverse as we know it! This collection brings together the earliest adventures of the heroes of two Earths as they battle their own arch-foes, the doppelgänger villains of Earth-Three known as the Crime Society, and more! Collects Justice League of America #21-22, #29-30, #37-38, #46-47, #55-56, #64-65, #73-74, #76, and #82-83.

Written by Dennis O''Neil, Samuel L. Delany, Bob Haney and Robert Kanigher Cover by Dick Giordano Art by Don Heck, Dick Giordano and Jim Aparo Diana teams up with detectives Johnny Double and Batman in in this final volume of Wonder Woman''s plainclothes adventures from the early 1970s. Collecting WONDER WOMAN #199-204 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #105 Advance-solicited; on sale February 18 - 176 pg, FC, $19.99 US

A new foe is attackingÉfrom everywhere. The League must fight back the doomsters on all fronts from local Star City to unimaginably distant planets.

Four more summer meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America are collected in this highly demanded volume! Collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55-56, #64-65, #72-73, #83-84 plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new coverpainting by Jerry Ordway!

Teaching Information Fluency describes the skills and dispositions of information fluency adept searchers. Readers will receive in-depth information on what it takes to locate, evaluate, and ethically use digital information. The book realistically examines the abilities of Internet searchers today in terms of their efficiency and effectiveness in finding online information, evaluating it and using it ethically. Since the majority of people develop these skills on their own, rather than being taught, the strategies they invent may suffice for simple searches, but for more complex tasks, such as those required by academic and professional work, the average person’s performance is adequate only about 50% of the time. The book is laid out in five parts: an introduction to the problem and how search engine improvements are not sufficient to be of real help, speculative searching, investigative searching, ethical use and applications of information fluency. The intent of the book is to provide readers ways to improve their performance as consumers of digital information and to help teachers devise useful ways to integrate information fluency instruction into their teaching, since deliberate instruction is needed to develop fluency. Since it is unlikely that dedicated class time will be available for such instruction, the approach taken embeds information fluency activities into classroom instruction in language arts, history and science. Numerous model lessons and resources are woven into the fabric of the text, including think-alouds, individual and group search challenges, discussions, assessments and curation, all targeted to Common Core State Standards as well as information fluency competencies.

No Man''s Land tie-in issue! Gotham Central''s Detective Renee Montoya finds her brother alive and well in the aftermath of the earthquake, keeping company with the neighborhood Good Samaritan--Two-Face! Plus, a young couple tries to survive in an apartment that was once the Joker''s hideout.

This provocative book takes a critical look at what is increasingly viewed as the central political issue for Catholics—abortion. From pro-choice politicians being denied communion to Democrats being called "the party of death," for some of the most vocal Catholic leaders, the abortion issue often trumps all others. The author, a practicing Catholic who is against abortion in principle, believes the Church is on the wrong course with this issue, with grievous results for the Church and American society more broadly. He gives a brief history of abortion legislation, then explores the issue from legal, moral, and Christian perspectives, presenting compelling reasons why Church leaders and Catholics should stop trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and reconsider the issue.

Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract. Pleased with his progress, he decides to test his new formula upon himself, mutating him into Man-Bat.

During his nearly twenty years of providing personal security, Case McIntire had never lost a client. Now here he is, wounded and left for dead in a Colombian jungle. With most of his security detail killed, including his guide and his client, and three others have been kidnapped. Case has no weapons, food, water, transportation, or communications. His reputation was his rice bowl, and he damn well wasn’t going to allow anyone to pollute his rice bowl, so he has to get his people back. In doing so, he has to fight narcotraficantes, mercenaries, and the elite Colombian Army.

Suspected of murder, Green Arrow and the Justice League of America seek the truth. In the midst, Wonder Woman, who has lost her Amazonian powers, attempts to resign from the league.

A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism.

Batman continues to fight crime on the dark streets of Gotham City, but when a crazed psychopath unleashes a fresh reign of chaos, it seems Batman has met his match in th ultimate crime lord, The Joker.

Celebrating Batman and Joker''s seventy-five years as cultural icons, this hardcover Joker Anthology collects stories from the characters seven decades as the greatest villain in comics. Featuring stories from BATMAN #1, 5, 25, 32, 85, 163, 251, 427, BATMAN #15 (THE NEW 52), DETECTIVE COMICS #64, 168, 180, 475, 476, 726, 741, 826, DETECTIVE COMICS #1 (THE NEW 52), WORLD’S FINEST COMICS #61, SUPERMAN #9 and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #66.

For any writer who wants to become an expert comic-book storyteller, The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics is the definitive, one-stop resource! In this valuable guide, Dennis O’Neil, a living legend in the comics industry, reveals his insider tricks and no-fail techniques for comic storytelling. Readers will discover the various methods of writing scripts (full script vs. plot first), as well as procedures for developing a story structure, building subplots, creating well-rounded characters, and much more. O’Neil also explains the many diverse formats for comic books, including graphic novels, maxi-series, mega-series, and adaptation. Of course, there are also dozens of guidelines for writing proposals to editors that command attention and get results.