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Author is a well-known media figure from the same era of MuchMusic as Christopher Ward An intriguing mix of Canadiana and pop culture – Kim’s experiences with the Hudson’s Bay Company are a fascinating firsthand look back into recent history Timely in focusing on the North, its environment, and its indigenous peoples A behind-the-scenes account of major incidents throughout Canadian pop-culture history, including the murder of Playboy model Dorothy Stratten by her estranged ex-husband, Paul...
| Автор | Kim Clarke Champniss |
George Smitherman tells all about his successes and failures as a politician – in Ontario's legislature and in Toronto's city hall – and shares the joys and sorrows of his personal life. From modest beginnings, George Smitherman rose to become one of the most powerful politicians in Ontario and then plummeted, defeated by one of the most notorious: Rob Ford. This memoir takes readers on the roller-coaster ride of his career and his personal life as a gay man struggling with the...
| Автор | George Smitherman |
The Led Zeppelin saga is one of the wildest in rock history, and this graphic novel pulls no punches in dramatizing the backstage, behind-the-scenes story. From their early days as the New Yardbirds, on through their rise to superstardom (and controversy), all five issues of the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics series are collected in one rockin' volume, with art by Scott Pentzer (Razor), Marshall Ross (Deepest Dimension), David Neer (Sports Superstars), Francois Escalmel (Frank...
| Автор | Spike Steffenhagen |
The classic space heroes from the 1950s are back, with a new look but the same sense of high-spirited adventure. Tom, Roger and Astro, cadets at the 23rd-century Space Academy, uncover the threat of the One State, a robotic horde with a strange origin and an even stranger mission. Script by Bill Spangler (Alien Nation and Robotech); art by John DaCosta and an introduction by Jan Merlin, who played Roger in the original Tom Corbett, Space Cadet television series. If you missed the limited series...
| Автор | Bill Spangler |
In Monsters Among Us urban legends are very real and they are being hunted by evil billionaire Solomon Kane. A small group of these mythical beasts including Bigfoot and a Chupacabra are now after Kane in order to save others like them including Bigfoot’s own family. The Lizardman, from the swamps of South Carolina, must come clean about a piece of his past in hopes of an ultimate forgiveness and while the group heads toward a fight for survival, they first must survive each other when one team...
| Автор | Andrew Shayde |
The 2016 election cycle is fast becoming one of the most interesting – and most divisive – in history. Clinton. Bush. Trump. Sanders. Paul. All strong personalities vying for the attention of the electorate. From the wild statements loudly announced by Trump to the frustrated utterings of Jeb and the defiant proclamations from Sanders, this volume explores the rise of those who lead the United States.
| Автор | Michael Frizell |
Every exciting, adventure-filled issue of Volume 2 can be found here in one place! The only thing of any worth to Hanna amongst the wreckage of an unlucky vessel is its sole survivor, who tells the captain about a secret treasure only he knows how to obtain. But he has reasons of his own to employ her aide. And with zombies, threatening weather, and the ever-gaining Captain Purloin, it's going to be a difficult task for the crew to even get off the island.
| Автор | Eric Arvin |
From acclaimed Doctor Who novelist David McIntee comes a new Ray Harryhausen Presents adventure! The quest to find the Golden Fleece is over, but now Jason and his band of Argonauts must embark on a new and more difficult journey– the journey home! Pursued by a vengeful Aeetes, the Argonauts will brave many dangers, encounter old friends and new, and face enemies also both old and new. But when the gods play games, no one can avoid reaching the lands of the dead forever! This special edition has...
| Автор | David A. McIntee |
A conquistador, Francisco Cortes, interrupts a ritual in the jungles of South America and encounters the powerful Goddess – Pachamama. Back in Spain years later, his young daughter, Aluna, would rather spend her time fencing with her friend Antonio than take dancing lessons. When Francisco gives Aluna a strange green gemstone, she discovers that she has supernatural strength. But is this a blessing or a curse? Combined for the 1st time the first four issues of this ground-breaking series...
| Автор | Paula Garces |
Kodoku is the true story of a young Japanese sailor whose fascination with the art of sailing led him on a solo trans-Pacific journey.First described in a best-selling Japanese book, then an internationally acclaimed motion picture, Kodoku is the full record of the background, conception, preparation, and execution of this daring, yet carefully planned adventure. It includes not only the full text of his original log, but also his supplementary comments, adding detail and highlight to the...
| Автор | Kenichi Horie |
The 10th Muse started its run at Image Comics, becoming one of the top books for the publisher. In this 3rd volume, the truth is revealed. The 10th Muse has been defeated and her soul has been removed from the body of Emma Sonnet. Now there is no one to stop Grayson from leading his forces against the «Gods of Olympus.» Written by Wolfman, Marv , with art by X-Men artist Roger Cruz, this is a collection you do not want to miss. It also includes never before seen images and character designs from...
| Автор | Marv Wolfman |
Banished from Earth over three thousand years ago by a powerful young Celtic King, the demon named Noro has had time to plot his revenge. Summoned back from the dark abyss of nothingness, Noro is unleashed by those who wish to use him for their own gain. A young video gamer born with the heart and soul of an ancient warrior, Justin, escapes the monotony of his daily life by spending every waking hour living in an online fantasy world. Forced by fate, Justin must now confront real life to save us...
| Автор | Michael Kutcher |
10th Muse originated at Image Comics, quickly becoming the 6th highest selling comic during its release. This critically acclaimed series, written by famed Marvel/ DC writer Wolfman, Marv , takes Greek mythology to a new level. Greek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty Zeus. But history forgot one– the Tenth Muse. Emma, Brett, and Dawn were the best of friends– until Emma disappeared, leaving only a note saying goodbye. Now, eight years later,...
| Автор | Marv Wolfman |
LA, 1997. The city is restless and simmering with tension. In two seemingly unconnected attacks, rap superstars Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. are brutally murdered. Across town, a black off-duty cop is gunned down by a white undercover cop in broad daylight. Award-winning journalist Randall Sullivan's searing investigation uncovers a mass of connections to Suge Knight and his infamous label Death Row Records. But as Sullivan follows his leads into the darkest corners of the city, he...
| Автор | Randall Sullivan |
Peter Zheutlin's thoroughly researched account will make you wish you'd been around to catch a glimpse of the extraordinary woman as she went wheeling by. –Bill Littlefield, National Public Radio's Only A Game Until 1894 there were no female sport stars, no product endorsement deals, and no young mothers with the chutzpah to circle the globe on a bicycle. Annie Londonderry changed all of that. When Annie left Boston in June of that year, she was a brash young lady with a...
| Автор | Peter Zheutlin |
The True Story Behind True Grit Immortalized in the classic novel and films, the real «Rooster» Cogburn was as bold, brash, and bigger-than-life as the American West itself. Now, in this page-turning account, Cogburn's great-great-grandson reveals the truth behind the fiction–and the man behind the myth. . .He was born in 1866 in Fancy Hill, Arkansas, the descendant of pioneers and moonshiners. Six foot three, dark eyed, and a dead shot with a rifle, Franklin «Rooster» Cogburn was as hard...
| Автор | Brett Cogburn |
"In a picture I want to say something comforting as music is comforting," Vincent van Gogh confided to his friend and fellow artist, Emile Bernard. «I want to paint men and women with that something of the eternal which the halo used to symbolize and which we seek to give by the actual radiance and vibration of our colorings.» Written in the years 1887 to 1889, these letters are among the most important and relevant sources of insight into van Gogh's life and art. Apart from their...
| Автор | Vincent Van Gogh |
Long considered an essential survey of the origins, tenets, and substance of Islam, this biographical classic conveys a deep understanding of the Prophet and his faith. «Even today, after a period of development of thirteen centuries,» author Tor Andrae notes, «one may clearly discern in genuine Islamic piety the uniqueness which is ultimately derived from its founder's personal experience of God.» Andrae's fascinating profile of Mohammed's life and times encompasses the rich...
| Автор | Tor Andrae |
Leslie D. Helm's decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey through his family's 140 years in Japan, beginning with his great-grandfather, who worked as a military advisor in 1870 and defied custom to marry his Japanese mistress. The family's poignant experiences of love and war help Helm overcome his cynicism and embrace his Japanese and American heritage. This is the first book to look at Japan across five generations, with perspective that is both...
| Автор | Leslie Helm |
This fascinating autobiography is set against the backdrop of some of the most dramatic episodes of the twentieth century. It is the story of a stubborn struggle against unjust regimes, sustained by a deep belief in the strength of the human spirit and the transcendental power of music. It is also an account of a rich spiritual life, during which the author has built upon her Jewish roots through the study of Eastern philosophy and meditation. Born in Germany, Eva Mayer Schay's early...
| Автор | Eva Mayer Schay |
“It echoed around my head. The carbon wing blade flexed in the water as I thrust like a man possessed. Past the point of no return, I was above the log jam. A broken blade, maybe even a missed stroke and that could be my last. The river was rough, it was ugly and I was bouncing like a cork.” Lovers of adventure will thrill at the task Steve Posselt set himself on the biggest kayak trip of his life. Up the Mississippi, through the canals of the US and the UK, down the Thames, across the channel...
| Автор | Steve Posselt |
The sixteenth century in Europe was a tumultuous time. It was the time of plagues, a time of wars, and a time of reformation. The Protestant Reformation was a decisive moment. We hear a great deal about men who shaped that time, such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, Thomas Butzer, and innumerable others. But who were the women who stood behind those men? One of them was Wibrandis Rosenblatt. Hers is a remarkable story. She married and buried four men in succession, all of them...
| Автор | Ernst Staehelin |
This is a story about Helen, who developed dementia, and her daughter Trudy, who became her caregiver. Mother-daughter relationships can be challenging and theirs was–then dementia entered their lives. Dementia, a cunning intruder, can mask itself over a period of years. Trudy was constantly confused by her mother's actions, which led to numerous arguments. It took a long time before she realized that her mother had a form of dementia. It's easy to be in denial, because who wants to...
| Автор | Trudy Way |
Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free.This is the story of a raging bull who learned to accommodate that rage. The Hurricane is an authentic C20th hero, every inch a fighter.Rubin Carter was a boxer on the threshold of...
| Автор | James Hirsch S. |