Best Selling Books by Martin Powell

Shelley''s classic novel of science gone mad is brought to life in this acclaimed comic adaptation. In a fit of pride, Victor Von Frankenstein creates an unnatural monster from fresh corpses and sets events in motion which will cost the gifted doctor his loved ones, his sanity and maybe ultimately, his life.

Updated and expanded second edition of the leading reference book on the clinical use of medicinal mushrooms. Written by a biochemist and herbalist with over 20 years'' experience of working with medicinal mushrooms, this book provides an in-depth resource for healthcare practitioners. It covers 20 of the most widely used species and contains sections on their use for cancer and other health conditions, as well as discussion of the different formats of mushroom supplement available . ''This really important book is a unique and excellent compilation.'' Dr SP Wasser - Editor, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms ''This beautifully illustrated book is an invaluable resource on medicinal mushrooms.'' Giovanni Maciocia - Author, Foundations of Chinese Medicine ''Easily the most accessible primer on the pharmacology, applications and Chinese medical uses of the top mycological medicinals.'' Journal of Chinese Medicine

Austin, eager to prove himself and win a sports trophy like his older brothers, joins a local cycling club and enters a Tour-de-France-style bike race. Not only does he have to find a bike, train and learn the course, but he also has to deal with a bully who wants him out of the club. For Austin, it feels like a race just to get to the starting line!

Four American folktales come alive in this collection of comics.

Ready for more fractured fairy tales, more comics, and more fun? Then dive into More Far Out Fairy Tales! This collection combines five epic retellings into one action-packed, full-color graphic novel for kids. Discover what happens when Thumbelina is a tiny-but-mighty wrestler. Fight off three hungry vampires with adventurer extraordinaire Goldilocks. See how Rapunzel''s story plays out when an accident in Dr. Frankenstein''s lab causes her hair to come alive . . . and more! Each classic tale is reworked with a wild modern spin that young readers will love. And parents will appreciate the bonus guides to the far out twists and extra info about the original at the end of every adventure. Experience storybook favorites like never before with Far Out Fairy Tales and live AWESOMELY ever after. Includes Jak and the Magic Nano-beans; Sleeping Beauty, Magic Master; Goldilocks and the Three Vampires; Rapunzel vs. Frankenstein; and Thumbelina, Wrestling Champ.

A team of extraordinary guardians from a place of eternal October protect Woodland from supernatural menaces—but can the Skeleton, the Witch, the Ghost, and the Devil defend the sleepy rural town from a full-on UFO invasion? A pulpy, all-ages adventure that stirs up breezy Halloween memories! * A spooky romp with mummies, goblins, and black cats! * Includes the autobiographical short comic "Once Upon a Halloween." "I love this stuff." – Mike Mignola

After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein''s lab, Rapunzel''s hair has grown to extreme lengths . . . and it''s alive! But her long locks weren''t the only thing animated that stormy night. A lightning strike also shocked life into a clay figure. Now Frankenstein is locking the two away, promising to cure Rapunzel while secretly plotting to use his creations to become famous. Can Rapunzel and her friend ever escape the mad scientist''s tower? Experience the Brothers Grimm classic like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story''s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

On a bright spring morning, a dark cloud of smoke engulfs GOTHAM CITY. The fearsome SCARECROW has turned day into night. Surprisingly, the crook doesn''t resist BATMAN''S attempt to arrest him. From behind the bars of his cell, the SCARECROW reveals that his evil experiment has already been set in motion. When the black smoke mixes with water, it produces a gas that fills people with fear. A thunderstorm is approaching the city. Can BATMAN save the citizens of GOTHAM from their worst nightmares?

SUPERMAN has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, SUPERGIRL, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as PARASITE, who can absorb SUPERMAN''S strength and super-speed just by touching him. SUPERMAN knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but SUPERGIRL is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the PARASITE now battles the MAN OF STEEL in a fight that rocks the planet. How can SUPERMAN defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?

Detective Princess King is taking on her toughest case yet: find the "pea" a priceless emerald that''s disappeared from Mrs. Snell''s jewelry collection. But as Princess searches for clues, she discovers that Snell Manor holds many mysteries -- from secret passageways to a towering bed of stacked mattresses. Can Princess use her sleuthing skills to solve the crime and prove she''s the best private investigator in town? Experience Hans Christian Andersen''s classic "The Princess and the Pea" like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story''s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

Sequential Pulp and Dark Horse bring you twelve stories from twelve dynamic, diverse artists in a brand new Tarzan anthology based on Edgar Rice Burroughs'' classic pulp novel. Each vine-swinging tale takes place within chapter eleven of Tarzan of the Apes--between Tarzan''s avenging of his ape foster mother''s death and his ascent to leader of his ape tribe--and has been matched up with an artist whose passion for Burroughs'' work will ensure Jungle Tales of Tarzan becomes a cherished contribution to the Tarzan canon.

In this graphic retelling, Hercules, son of a Zeus and a mortal woman, encounters and defeats monsters such as the Nemean lion, and a sea monster.

A graphic retellng of Rudyard Kipling''s classic tale that explains how the rhino''s skin came to be.

The greatest detective of all time investigates the seemingly supernatural in this adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle''s classic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles. Martin Powell and Jamie Chase blend modern comics, classic detective fiction, and the adventurous sensibilities of the pulp novel into a delectable Sherlock Holmes mystery that appeals to new readers and old fans alike—an "elementary" addition to any comics library! * A classic Sherlock Holmes mystery!

In an increasingly centralized education system, how can teachers recover the freedom to make their own decisions? Originally published in 1990, the teaching profession had seldom been under greater pressure. Teachers in Control aimed to help teachers to understand the forces that shaped their personal and professional development and their relationships with children at the time. It identifies the pressures that teachers faced, from both the school and the educational system as a whole, and then examines the internal, psychological influences that lead people into teaching and direct their future careers. The authors argue that an understanding of these influences can give teachers more control of decisions that affect their practice in the classroom and will still be very relevant today.

17 new prose short stories of the PHANTOM! High adventure and intrigue in the African jungle, on the high seas, and in the city! There is always justice that needs to be served, whether it''s in the present... or the past. Nearly five centuries ago, during a daring raid at sea, pirates took the life of merchant ship captain Christopher Standish. In the heat of the pitched battle aboard the ship, Standish''s son was knocked overboard to wash ashore on a remote beach where he was found by a friendly pygmy tribe. After stumbling upon the body of his father''s killer, young Standish swore an oath on the murderer''s skull to devote his life, and the lives of his sons and their sons, to the destruction of piracy, greed, cruelty and injustice. To the outside world, this man, seemingly immortal, has always worn the mask. As the legend grew, it transcended the life of any one mortal. And that legend became THE PHANTOM! Interior illustrations by Disney sculptor extraordinaire Ruben Procopio! And an introduction by The Phantom''s creator''s (Lee Falk) daughter Valerie! ustice!!!!! Take a look at this great line up of authors: Craig Shaw Gardner ("Battlestar Galactica," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Jim Alexander, David Bishop, Mike Bullock, Ron Fortier, Steven Grant, Clay & Susan Griffith, CJ Henderson, Nancy Kilpatrick, Len Kody, David Michelinie, Will Murray, Mike Oliveri, Martin Powell, Ed Rhoades, Trina Robbins, and Dan Wickline. Cover: Doug Klauba *** DIAMOND EXCLUSIVE: LIMITED Hardcover edition= (limited to 400) Comes signed by cover painter Doug Klauba and has a signed and numbered exclusive (to this edition) Phantom Sketch tip sheet as well! (signed copies and tip sheets limited to initial orders only) *Other books from Moonstone on the Phantom: The Phantom: The Ghost Who Walks: 1933076097 The Phantom: Death in the Deep Woods 1933076062 The Phantom: Legacy: 1933076119 The Phantom: Law of the Jungle 1933076127 *This book would appeal to fans of: Heroes (TV show), Indiana Jones, Batman. *Other works by the authors: by Craig Shaw Gardner: *Battlestar Galactica: "Cylons Secret" 0765315793 *Buffy the Vampire Slayer: "Return to Chaos" 0671021362 by Nancy Kilpatrick: *Jason X #3 1844161838 by Steven Grant: *The Punisher: Circle of Blood 0785123318 by David Michelinie: Spiderman: Carnage in New York 0425167038 By Trina Robbins: Wild Irish Roses: Tales of Brigit, Kathleens, & Warrior Queens 1573249521 Animation work by the artist: The Lion King Fox & the Hound Little Mermaid Tarzan

Governments across the world are pursuing reform in an effort to improve public services. But have these reforms actually led to improvements in services? Evaluating Public Management Reforms develops a framework for a theory-based evaluation of reforms, and then uses this framework to assess the impact of new arrangements for public service delivery in the UK. This book: * identifies the conceptual and practical problems of finding clear criteria for evaluating reforms * focuses on the shifts in public management towards markets and competition, towards the publication of performance indicators, and from larger to smaller organizations * considers what impact these reforms have had on the efficiency, responsiveness and equity of services * comprehensively reviews the evidence on the effects of reform on health care, housing and education * discusses the implications for public sector management.

Reforming healthcare: What''s the evidence? is the first major critical overview of the research published on healthcare reform in England from 1990 onwards by a team of leading UK health policy academics.

Preliminary study of the relationship between climate vegetation, 1957-59, in the Lake Hazen area.

This series presents some of the world''s best stories, retold in dynamic graphic novel format. Well-known villains and heroes take on new shape while staying true to their original authors.

"At 11.47 on July 25, 1978, Louise Brown was the first person ever to be born through science rather than as the result of two people having sex. The birth was hailed as a "miracle" by the world''s media, making her instantly famous. Her birth created shockwaves for the church, politicians and the medical profession. Louise grew up at the centre of the debate about the morality of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) while also being a beacon of hope to millions of childless couples throughout the world. For the first time Louise tells the story of her world changing birth and its impact on her life"--Jacket.

This study of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) and jack pine (Pinus banksiana) and the effects of a tree disease, pine stem rust, focusses on six locations in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

As the state withdraws from welfare provision, the mixed economy of welfare - involving private, voluntary and informal sectors - has become ever more important. This second edition of Powell''s acclaimed textbook on the subject brings together a wealth of respected contributors and contains helpful features such as summaries, questions for discussion, further reading suggestions and electronic resources. It will be a valuable introductory resource for students of social policy, social welfare and social work at both undergraduate and postgraduate level