New Releases by Mike Richardson

An anthology of characters and places for use in worship, personal study and reflection. This collection looks in fresh ways at some of the themes, and stories found in biblical contexts. It seeks to draw the readers in to a kenotic understanding of Christ and inspire them to replicate his example in whatever sector of society they find themselves.

Kir Kanos, the last surviving member of Emperor Palpatine’s Royal Guard, is ready to settle a score with Luke Skywalker and those others whom he blames for the death of his Emperor. But standing in Kanos’s path is his former adversary and almost love interest Mirith Sinn. And both of them have become pawns in a secret plot by an Imperial cabal! *The final chapter in the Crimson Empire saga!

A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies. Now their new friend, Betty, is posed to be their Yoko Ono. In the final act, Straw narrowly escapes a zombie attack to find Whip making his famous _boeuf bourguignon_ for Betty. But when zombies break into their home, will their disguises hold, or will one of these hard rockers fall victim to the flesh-hungry masses? **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

New York City, like every city in the world, has one problem: its entire population is _dead_. A global virus has turned the seven billion inhabitants of Earth into mindless brain-and-flesh-hungry zombies. Best friends Straw and Whip have been able to survive in this savage land by disguising themselves as zombies; now they feel the flames of jealousy over what in all likelihood is the last _living_ woman on Earth. Will Betty''s feminine charm divide Straw and Whip? Will her penchant for playing zombie target practice prove a fatal fetish? Be sure to catch this three-issue series from the mind of Mike Richardson (_The Mask_, _The Secret_), with art by Ben Stenbeck and covers by legendary artist Richard Corben, making zombies fun again. **Two boys, a girl, and seven billion living dead.**

This is the story of workers'' struggles in the British car industry, from the Second World War until today. Told from the viewpoint of the workers, the book chronicles how they responded to a variety of management and union strategies, from piece rate working, through measured day work, and eventually to ''lean production'' beginning in the late 1980s. Focusing on two companies, Vauxhall-GM and Rover/BMW, this book shows how they developed their approaches to managing labour relations. It highlights the success of various forms of struggle to establish safer and more humane working environments, as well as their failures.

To celebrate their 20th year, Dark Horse takes a look back at the writers, artists and characters that have made it the international publishing presence it''s become, and a look ahead at the up-and-coming talents that will influence generations to come.

Collects comic books featuring archaeologist Indiana Jones and his adventures around the world.

The promotion of workplace partnership in the high performance workplace has become central to policy debates on the ''modernization'' of employment relations in British industry. This book provides critical insights into the dynamics of partnership by way of in-depth case studies of employee experience in an under-researched industry noted for its high concentrations of skilled workers and graduates. Drawing on rich interview and questionnaire data, the authors highlight considerable conflicts of interest in the development of partnership that derive from the competitive capitalist environment in which management strategies operate.

This book makes a major contribution to the debate within the UK and abroad on the reality of workplace unionism in an era of change. Drawing on examples of union renewal, the authors present an historical overview, and compare the UK experience with contrasting international examples. It presents both qualitative and quantitative research to provide new and comprehensive evidence on trade union strategies.

The rise of the new Crimson Empire continues, as former Imperial Guardsman Kir Kanos vows to destroy the members of the Interim Council that he feels have betrayed the former Emperor Palpatine. But other forces are gathering, and they too have their sights firmly set on the Emperor''s throne.

Following the death of Imperial Guard turncoat Carnor Jax at the hand of the last Guard, Kir Kanos, the Galactic Empire suddenly finds itself devoid of a leader, and an Interim Council is assembled to rule the Empire until a new Emperor can be selected. But when Council members become targets for assassination, Kanos becomes the prime suspect and again stands at the center of a storm! *

An alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia of comics.

Who is this arcane, bizarre, carousing, crime fighter who haunts the shadows and alleys of Iron City? The modern hero is redefined with this two-fisted, hard-drinking, womanizing, violent, and politically incorrect freebooter whose antics and mayhem will have you in stitches before you know it.

Kir Kanos is the last surviving member of the elite Imperial Guard. He''s on the run -- and the Empire will stop at nothing to destroy him! It''s the combined might of the Empire against a single man. Crimson Empire combines the dynamic artistic talents of comics superstars Paul Gulacy (Batman vs. Predator III) and P. Craig Russell (Elric: Stormbringer) and featuring a new cover painting by master Star Wars illustrator Dave Dorman. *

Graphic novel. Based on James Cameron''s screenplay, tells the story of the Aliens movie from the point of views of its young heroine.