New Releases by Tom Field

First published in 1985, Escaping the Dragon is written for anyone- parents, family, friends, teachers, health professionals- who want to know about heroin addiction. Based on the author’s own experience and research, this book details the misuse of heroin with emphasis on the recognition of physical and psychological addiction, the consequences and social effects, and most importantly the first steps, professional help and continuing support necessary to deal with heroin addiction. Escaping the Dragon is essential reading for anyone concerned about, interested in or actively combatting heroin addiction.

Andrea Yeschenko is the most vile sex trafficker imaginable. He deals in children. Not content with running an operation that makes millions of dollars, he embarks on a trail of blackmail against his powerful clients. He believes that he is untouchable and has the friends to justify that belief.As always, Ryan Ward takes it personally, teaming up with Mike Lawson and Martin McDermott and his team of mercenaries, they hunt for the evidence that Yeschenko holds and shut down his operation, piece by piece, dealing with anyone who gets in their way with a brutality that strikes fear into all who come into contact with them.A search that begins in California ends up in Washington, where the full extent of the political impact of the evidence escaping is unravelled.When the realisation that the clandestine services have managed to infiltrate Ward''s close knit team hits home, he begins to question the world that he moves in.And when Ward has questions, he comes out fighting.

Welcome to Débuts: a completely integrated film-based introductory course for learning French language and culture. The film narrative of Le Chemin du retour is what drives the scope and sequence of vocabulary and grammar, the presentation of culture, and the development of reading and writing. A two-hour feature-length film, Le Chemin du retour is the story of a young television journalist, Camille Leclair, and her pursuit of the truth about her grandfather’s mysterious past. Through Camille’s quest, students learn language and culture in the functional context provided by the story. The textbook/film package grew out of the authors’ conviction that language learning is more than just learning skills: it is also a process in which understanding of culture must surely occupy a central position. Therefore, Débuts and Le Chemin du retour emphasize the importance of cultural awareness and understanding, not only of French and Francophone culture, but also of the student’s own culture. In addition, the Débuts program contains both literary and cultural readings, as well as a playlist of Francophone songs, to provide even more authentic input to students on current or provocative topics, allowing for more student interaction in class. There is also CourseSmart eTextbook version of this title available. Students can save up to 50% off the cost of a print book, reduce their impact on the environment, and access powerful web tools for learning. Faculty can also review and compare the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. For maxiumum portability, e Textbooks can be viewed on an iPhone or iPod Touch, and they can be printed.

Allows classes or self-motivated students using a textbook other than Débuts to have support material for viewing the film Le Chemin du retour. For each chapter, it includes pre and post-viewing activities as well as a reading on culture that is relevant to the film episode in question (Regards sur la culture).

This workbook/lab manual covers Chapters 12-22 and the Épilogue. It offers additional practice with vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension. The WB/LM also offers an additional culture segment for each chapter and a writing activity at the end of every lesson.

Welcome to Débuts: a completely integrated film-based introductory course for learning French language and culture. The film narrative of Le Chemin du retour is what drives the scope and sequence of vocabulary and grammar, the presentation of culture, and the development of reading and writing. A two-hour feature-length film, Le Chemin du retour is the story of a young television journalist, Camille Leclair, and her pursuit of the truth about her grandfather’s mysterious past. Through Camille’s quest, students learn language and culture in the functional context provided by the story. The textbook/film package grew out of the authors’ conviction that language learning is more than just learning skills: it is also a process in which understanding of culture must surely occupy a central position. Therefore, Débuts and Le Chemin du retour emphasize the importance of cultural awareness and understanding, not only of French and Francophone culture, but also of the student’s own culture. In addition, the Débuts program contains both literary and cultural readings, as well as a playlist of Francophone songs, to provide even more authentic input to students on current or provocative topics, allowing for more student interaction in class. There is also CourseSmart eTextbook version of this title available. Students can save up to 50% off the cost of a print book, reduce their impact on the environment, and access powerful web tools for learning. Faculty can also review and compare the full text online without having to wait for a print desk copy. For maxiumum portability, e Textbooks can be viewed on an iPhone or iPod Touch, and they can be printed.

From Daredevil to Dracula, from Batman to Brother Voodoo, from Howard the Duck to Stewart the Rat, Secrets in the Shadows: The Art & Life of Gene Colan is the ultimate retrospective on one of comics'' all-time unique artists. Featuring rare childhood drawings, photos, recently-discovered wartime illustrations, and original art and sketches from throughout his nearly 60-year career, this book offers new insight on the inspirations, challenges, and successes that shaped Gene ''the Dean'' Colan. Among the highlights are: A comprehensive overview of Gene''s glory days at Marvel Comics! Marv Wolfman, Don McGregor and other favorite writers share plot/script samples and anecotes of their Colan collaborations! Tom Palmer, Steve Leialoha, and other noted artists show how they approached the daunting task of inking Colan''s famously nuanced penciled pages! Plus: a new portfolio of never-before-seen collaborations between Gene and such masters as John Byrne, Michael Kaluta, and George Perez, and all-new artwork created specifically for this book by Gene Colan, who is still inspired by the Secrets in the Shadows.