On August 21, 1986, the farmers around Lake Nyos in Cameroon went to sleep in a silent valley. By morning, every living thing—1,746 people, 3,500 livestock, even the flies—was dead. There was no fire, no flood, and no violence. The killer was the lake itself. This book investigates the terrifying phenomenon of a limnic eruption, where a lake "burps" a massive cloud of carbon dioxide, displacing oxygen and drowning a valley in invisible gas. It follows the scientific detective story to unde...

On June 18th, 1812, the United States of America declared war on Great Britain and looked to conquering Canada as the first military objective of the war. Adapted by the author himself from the best-selling graphic novel, this novelisation introduces the Loxleys, a Canadian family living in the Niagara peninsula, as they're torn apart by the American invasion, and the subsequent war that raged across both countries as British troops, Canadian militia, and First Nation warriors soug...

The story follows the Loxleys, a Canadian family living in the Niagara peninsula as they're torn apart by the American invasion of Canada in 1812, and the subsequent war that raged across both countries as British troops, Canadian militia, and First Nation warriors sought to thwart the expansionist plans of the American government. 101 pages comic story plus a 53 page historical summary. Now updated to the 2nd edition, featuring 30 pages of new art and information.

Originally released digitally as a four issue comic series and created by one the greatest writers of all time, Channel Evil is Alan Grant's imagination unleashed without compromise.A slick and sleazy chat show host gets more than he bargained for when he channels an ancient source of evil, unleashing terror and carnage upon the world.

First published in 1997, this edition of The American Political Process examines both the formal and informal institutions of government and analyses how these bodies interact I the making of public policy in the United States in order to provide an understanding of contemporary American politics.This Sixth Edition has been thoroughly up-dated, extended and substantially revised to take account of important events such as the Republicans winning control of Congress in 1994...

American Political Process examines both the formal institutions of government and organizations such as political parties and pressure groups. It analyzes how these bodies interact in the making of public policy in the United States in order to provide an understanding of contemporary American politics. The seventh edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with entirely new material on:the 2000 Presidential election and George W. Bush's presidencythe...

Collecting all the stories created so far for the very first time, from the powerhouse team of Alan Grant, Jon Haward and Jamie Grant. Tales of The Buddha Before He Got Enlightened answers the question 'just what did this holiest of men do before gaining enlightenment?'The stories take an extremely lighthearted approach to Buddha's journey of discovery as he samples other religions whilst hanging out with other well know religious icons, as well as getting the chance to experience ...

In this work filled with behind-the-scenes drama, Grant tells the dramatic story of Tyrone Willingham's inaugural season as Notre Dame's first African-American coach.

This title was first published in 2000: An examination of some of the key themes and issues central to the understanding of the contemporary political scene in the USA at the beginning of the 21st century. Bringing together the work of a number of academics with expertise in the field, it focuses on the state of American democracy and the working of the nation's governmental and political institutions. The topics covered include: American society and the politics of "Balkanisation"; party ...

The Isil Sniper, tells of a plot staged by a deeply disturbed ex-soldier, Abbas Shirazi. His life is drastically affected, first when his beloved parents are killed in a tragic accident. Abbas then becomes an extremely skilled sniper in the British army. Then the second disaster to befall him was when his sniper team, by now close friends, were blown to bits in an explosion in Afghanistan. Abbas then embarks on a mission designed to terrorise his countrymen in the UK under the pretence of ...

The achievements of science and technology during the past century are unparalleled in history. They provide the potential for the solution to all the problems faced by the planet, and equally for its total destruction. Allegedly scientific theories are being used to "prove" that criminality is caused, not by social conditions, but by a "criminal gene". Black people are alleged to be disadvantaged, not because of discrimination, but because of their genetic make-up. Of course, such "scienc...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Every person has a recording that plays over and over in their mind. We repeatedly tell ourselves things that may or may not be true on a daily basis. Some of the things we tell ourselves are accurate, encouraging, edifying and Christ-centered.But just as often, we tell ourselves things that are completely untrue and the fruit of false beliefs or false gospels that we've allowed to take root in our heart.