Best Selling Books by Paul Benjamin

Privatdetektiv Max Klein bliver stillet på en af sin karrieres største opgaver. Han skal redde den tidligere baseball-stjerne George Chapmans liv. Mordtrusler svirrer i luften og bliver snart erstattet af egentlige hævnmotiver, mødet med en smuk, mystisk kvinde, politiske intriger blandt New Yorks mest indflydelsesrige personer og mord ... "Austers debut, den hårdkogte detektivroman Squeeze Play, skrev Auster som 31-årig i forsøget på at skrabe penge hjem til familien. Nu er den her endelig, i sin egen ret, med Austers navn som diskret skygget skrift under Benjamins på forsiden. Og den er interessant også uden for denne sammenhæng ... Det er noir, så det oser, det er dybt tilfredsstillende. Lige ud af Raymond Chandler, også i den typiske billedsætning af den fatale kvinde bag alle viderværdighederne. Benjamin/Auster skriver lethåndet, med fin fornemmelse for krydrede situationer og udsyrede personer, med kynisk humor og en forbløffende sikker, kringlet plotkonstruktion ... Og ud fra genren selv er den lydefri pastiche egentlig mesterværket." - Peter Kierkegaard, Information

Voices of Yugoslav Jewry emphasizes the role of history in shaping Yugoslav Jewish identity. World War II imposed irreversible effects on this population of Jews, leaving them with an acute sense of disjuncture and fragmentation. This once-unified Jewish community lost its secure place in the politico-symbolic order of a single multiethnic state, and the surviving local Jewish communities, which are now a part of new states, face the task of refashioning their identities once again. The process of creating the new Yugoslavia has allowed for the emergence of a new Jewish collective voice, one that blended harmoniously with the emerging voice of Tito. This collective voice manifested itself by using language, material culture, and dramaturgical performances in ways that exhibited high public integration with the symbolic order of the new state. In searching for the voices of individuals and listening to them closely, a wide range of diverse individual experiences and ways of constructing meaningful Jewish selves can be heard. It is these voices that constitute the core of the book.

It''s a normal, quiet day at Empire State University, filled with lots of lectures and higher education - until a fistfight breaks out! A big one! And Doreen Green gets a new Flying Squirrel suit from a mystery benefactor that would render her even more unbeatable, if such a thing was scientifically possible! But a new super villain in town wants to mold Squirrel Girl into the perfect minion. Gasp at a secret invasion of character motivations! Thrill at a civil war of emotions! Boggle as monsters truly get unleashed and Doreen''s fate hangs in the balance! Also, machine-gun-wielding bears! It''s squirrels and girls and punching, oh my! Plus: When Squirrel Girl goes to the Negative Zone, it''s up to Koi Boi, Chipmunk Hunk and Brain Drain to keep the city safe. Uh-oh! Collecting UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL (2015B) #17-21.

Discusses and compares American and British versions of Dickens'' A Christmas Carol, and shows how these interpretations reflect changing cultural values

John Dewey’s Metaphysical Theory provides an overview and technical exposition of Dewey’s mature ontological theory. In particular, “nature,” “experience,” and their relationship, are given extended treatment through a close reading of primary texts. Following Dewey’s metaphysical postulates and conclusions, the book suggests how experience may reveal the fundamental traits of nature. In addition, the book reveals how Dewey understood the ways in which all phenomena may relate within an inclusive economy of existence, what it means to have an “identity,” what constitutes “selfhood” or personality, and how metaphysics relates to the ideals of democracy and social ethics.

Collects Marvel Adventures Spider-Man (2005) #49-52. The all-new, all-ages, all-action fun continues! It''s wall-to-wall mayhem in the Mighty Marvel Manner with four original tales of everybody''s favorite teenage wall-crawler! Featuring the new Sinister Six and Paste Pot Pete!

On the run from authorities and trying to figure out a way to cure his gamma-irradiated curse, Bruce Banner enlists the help of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. But things get out of hand when a lab accident creates another Hulk...and another...and another. MARVEL AGE introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. Spotlight is a division of ABDO and features licensed editions of popular fiction printed and bound specifically for the library market. Each Spotlight book is printed on the highest quality paper with reinforced library bindings.

A collection of all original comic short stories featuring the Disney princesses, including Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana.

"Short comics stories full of fun and cheer with all of the Disney Princesses!"--

When it comes to capturing the Hulk, General Ross doesn''t fool around. He''s recruited the nuclear powered villain Radioactive Man and he''s also outfitted Madrox the Multiple Man with a Hulkbuster exoskeleton that duplicates when he does. But the Hulk''s not the only one in trouble when their mountainside battle triggers an avalanche that threatens an entire town. MARVEL AGE introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. Spotlight is a division of ABDO and features licensed editions of popular fiction printed and bound specifically for the library market. Each Spotlight book is printed on the highest quality paper with reinforced library bindings.

Policymakers - concerned with the instability and downward trend in export earnings for Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe between 1961 and 1987 - tend to propose the remedy of export diversification. But horizontal diversification would have produced lower export earnings and more instability.

Caught in a blast of gamma radiation, brilliant scientist Bruce Banner now finds himself in times of stress turning into the living engine of destruction know as THE INCREDIBLE HULK! MARVEL AGE introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. Spotlight is a division of ABDO and features licensed editions of popular fiction printed and bound specifically for the library market. Each Spotlight book is printed on the highest quality paper with reinforced library bindings.

With Pantheon High out of commission, Aziza and Yukio must attend Gilgamesh High, home to their greatest rival demigods. But when Yukio is getting beaten up, Ketan - the demigod of bad luck - comes along and offers his help and protection. Will being friends with the bad luck demigod bring Yukio good luck? Meanwhile, Griffin manages to tag along when the Valkyries escort Grace to Valhalla...

The New York Times–bestselling author’s manga series continues as the demigod students prepare for midterms—and fight to save the world! Gimme a T-R-O-U-B-L-E! What''s that spell? Trouble, with a capital T. And that''s what Pantheon High''s got going for it as the demigod students into midterm season. Fortunately they’ve been hitting the books extra hard to earn their marks in heroism, and when you throw in an extra-curricular excursion to fine tune their fighting skills, there''s no doubt that Griffin, Grace, Aziza and Yukio are going to get an A+ in stopping evil!

What do you do when you''re a gamma–irradiated monster on the run from the authorities? ROAD TRIP!! Bruce Banner hits the open highway with his best buddies, Rick Jones, Monkey and... Radioactive Man? Rick''s not too happy with Bruce''s new pal, but how does an ordinary guy get rid of a nuclear–powered super–villain who might be the key to saving Banner from the curse of the Hulk? MARVEL AGE introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest legends of the Marvel Universe, with dynamic brand-new art and a contemporary sensibility. Spotlight is a division of ABDO and features licensed editions of popular fiction printed and bound specifically for the library market. Each Spotlight book is printed on the highest quality paper with reinforced library bindings.

Danger looms when the gods of the world send their kids to high school in this manga series debut that “entertains with intelligence and humor” (Publishers Weekly). Welcome to a modern-day world where the deities of all religions coexist. Norse Gods roam Asgard, Greek Gods rule Mount Olympus, Egyptian Gods orbit around Ra, Japanese Gods bestow luck and wisdom . . . and their demigod children all attend the same private high school in Los Angeles! The students of Pantheon High aren’t your typical bunch. Grace wonders is she’ll ever understand her father Tyr, the Norse god of war. Griffin, child of Hades, is having a hell of a time adjusting. Yukio, son of Benten, gets by on his endless luck, while Aziza, daughter of Ra, has the heat of the sun at her fingertips. But when evil gods from across the globe band together, these mythical teens are the only ones who can stop them from plunging the world into darkness!

This humorous and incisive collection of poetry celebrates the joys of childhood and of being a father. Paul Benjamin captures in verse his delight at sharing the world with his son. From family outings to cricket on the lawn, sharing time with each other and the heartache of saying goodbye, Dad, don''t go to work will be loved by parents and children alike. Ideal for reading aloud or quiet enjoyment, this collection will nurture lovers of life, children and words.

Earthquakes. Fires. Floods. Tornadoes. The elements of Azeroth are out of control, unleashing devastating natural disasters that threaten to tear Azeroth asunder. Muln Earthfury, the shaman leader of the secretive Earthen Ring, attempts to pacify the elements - but his pleas fall on deaf ears.

Whether a state constitution protects a right to abortion is significant for two reasons: First, it may determine whether the State has the authority to enact and enforce laws regulating abortion (e.g., laws mandating informed consent or requiring parental notice or consent) within current federal constitutional limits. Second, and more important, it will determine whether the State would have the authority to enact and enforce laws prohibiting abortion, if the Supreme Court overrules Roe v. Wade and returns the issue of abortion to the States. Abortion under State Constitutions is the first, full-length treatment of the subject to appear in print. For each State, the author considers possible sources of a right to abortion in the state constitution (privacy, due process of law, equality of rights, equal protection, privileges and immunities, as well as other provisions); state court decisions interpreting those provisions; the relevant state constitutional history; pre-Roe prohibitions of abortion and their interpretation by state courts; post-Roe regulations of abortion; and what rights state law has conferred upon unborn children outside the context of abortion. Based upon the foregoing analysis, arranged topically within each State for ease of reference, the author concludes that thirteen state constitutions protect (or would be interpreted to protect) a state right to abortion that is independent of the right to abortion recognized in Roe v. Wade, while the supreme courts of the other thirty-seven States probably would not recognize a state right to abortion. Likely to become a standard reference work on the subject, Abortion under State Constitutions should be of interest not only to lawyers who litigate state abortion rights claims and judges who decide those cases, but to anyone on either side of the abortion debate who wants to have a better understanding of the status of abortion under state constitutions. "After an admirably incisive outline of federal constitutional law on abortion, Linton clarifies the law of each State in its own individual chapter, greatly facilitating the work of legislators, litigators, and lay activists concerned primarily about the law of their own particular State.... Although the author states that his work is meant to be "predictive" of future state supreme court decisions, he bases his estimations on close analysis of legal doctrine, not on uncertain guesswork about the political considerations of future courts and possible judicial activism. "Abortion under State Constitutions is sure to become the standard reference work for those concerned to resist (or to promote) a right to abortion founded on U.S. state constitutions."--Richard Stith, Professor of Law, Valparaiso University School of Law "Paul Benjamin Linton is one of the most thoughtful, insightful, and thorough legal authorities writing about biomedical ethics and law. Among his past masterpieces are influential law review articles analyzing suicide, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, equal rights, state abortion regulations, and abortion decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, Linton examines how abortion regulations have fared and would fare under state constitutions. Abortion under State Constitutions is a convincing explanation of the growing importance of state constitutional jurisprudence in controlling the regulation of abortion. The book is an invaluable, timely resource for lawmakers, judges, legal scholars, students, and anyone else interested in the constitutional, legal policy, and social strategies concerning the regulation of elective abortion in America."--Lynn D. Wardle, Bruce C. Hafen Professor of Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University "Scholars, advocates and activists involved in the abortion debate owe a debt of gratitude to Paul Linton for sharing his meticulous research. A comprehensive guide to the status of abortion under each state''''s constitution, this book is a necessary tool for anyone seeking to predict the consequences of a United States Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade. As Mr. Linton carefully documents, abortion would remain legal in a minority of states due to state court decisions protecting the procedure under the respective state constitutions. The majority of states probably could enforce abortion prohibitions, but that would require new legislation in most of those states. Abortion under State Constitutions guides the reader through the differing law among the states. "This book will be of particular value to state lawmakers seeking to craft sound public policy in this volatile area. Whether the objective is to protect a woman''''s right to choose or an unborn child''''s right to life, attentive readers will benefit from Mr. Linton''''s expert analysis of the development of state law. His description of the relationship between various state laws and constitutions reflects his decades of experience in advancing and defending state laws in this area.... Regardless of readers'''' political views, Abortion under State Constitutions promises to inform, intrigue, and inspire those who care about the issue of abortion."--Teresa S. Collett, Professor of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law "This is an important book for both sides."--Time Magazine Online

See how brilliant scientist Bruce Banner was cursed to transform into the rampaging Hulk.

Survey of recent and useful literature on the economic returns to education, with a basic summary of findings. As well as economic benefit to the individual, investment in education contributes to the public welfare, ie. to the economic well-being of the nation as a whole.