Since the first serialized adventures in 1912 of the Martian Princess Dejah Thoris and her beloved hero, John Carter, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts have dreamed of the faraway Red Planet, its wondrous sights and monstrous perils. In this second volume of The Art of Dejah Thoris and the Worlds of Mars, the finest artists of modern fantasy have brought the dying world of Mars to life, depicting scenes of brutal conflict with alien beasts, quiet moments overlooking Martian wastes, a...

The Torah, the cornerstone of Judaism, comprises the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. As God’s divine law given to Moses, it provides the foundation for Jewish faith, ethics, and communal life. Blending rich narratives with moral and legal teachings, The Torah offers timeless wisdom that continues to inspire and guide individuals across cultures in their quest for meaning, spirituality and purpose. A journey through the sacred foun...

Born naked, and driven by DNA, is the remarkable autobiography of Tim Driman, a young South African who forged his path with no tertiary education, no money, and no guide but himself. Set against the tumultuous '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, this story explores the high-stakes world of South Africa's road transport, freight, and clandestine arms industries during apartheid-era sanctions and global ostracism.Through courage, ingenuity, and an unrelenting pioneering spirit encoded in hi...

Is she a good witch or a bad witch?With a flip of her long silky hair, a flash of her topaz eyes and the shake of a stick, rumored witch Melody Seabright has cast a spell on single dad Logan Kilgarven. What else can explain what's happening to him? Logan, a television producer can't seem to concentrate on anything since he met his enchanting new downstairs neighbor...Logan hopes she is bad, very bad.When Logan agrees to help ...

Throughout Britain's history, one factor above all others has determined the fate of the nation: its navy. N. A. M. Rodger's definitive account reveals how the political and social progress of Britain has been inextricably intertwined with the strength - and weakness - of its sea power, from the desperate early campaigns against the Vikings to the defeat of the great Spanish Armada. Covering policy, strategy, ships, recruitment and weapons, this is a superb tapestry of nearly 1,000 years o...

Britain's best-selling and fully independent beer & pub guide is back with updated listings for 2013.

In this first in a series of parodies of the genre, Nick Mane is hired to find the elusive daughter of a wealthy industrialist. His search takes him to the Bahamas, Europe, and Central America.

Like many younger Korean poets, SHIM BO-SEON writes in an allusive, indirect style about topics that are in themselves familiar, eating rice, taking off clothes, living in an apartment block, struggling with human relationships. He captures some sparkling moments of joys and sorrows, hopes and frustrations that have been concealed in daily life in rather modest and witty words. The circular movements of concealment and revelation of the mystery that an individual experiences are evoked in ...

As featured on CNN, FOX News, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, LA Times, Politico, and MSNBC! Female Force is a series that features biographies on strong, independent women in the world of politics. This graphic novel includes stories on Ayn Rand, Nancy Reagan, Laura Ingraham & Michele Bachmann.

In this parody of the genre, join Nick Mane, private detective, on his quest to solve the mystery of the keys. Nick Mane will go to any lengths to get answers as his quest takes him to cities across the globe.

John Cassaday’s gorgeously dynamic compositions are known the world over, both in and out of the comic book market. Now, for the first time ever, all of his incredible work for Dynamite Entertainment has been collected into a single work, The Dynamite Art Of John Cassaday. This volume includes colored covers, sketches, inks…some seen before, others appearing in print for the first time! Don’t miss this chance to see Cassaday’s amazing interpretations of James Bond, Red Sonja, Green Hornet,...

Wisdom of the Ages: The Upanishads is a timeless exploration of the deepest questions human beings have ever asked about reality, the self, and the nature of truth. Emerging from the spiritual heart of ancient India, the Upanishads are not rigid doctrines but profound conversations between seekers and sages, probing what lies beneath the surface of the world and the ego. They explore the mystery of existence with quiet intensity, using poetry, paradox, and insight to point toward a reality...