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Collects Planet Of The Apes (2023) #1-5. One of the most beloved franchises in sci-fi history returns to Marvel Comics! It's been years since the "simian flu" first spread. The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across Earth - and while apes are flourishing, humanity is crumbling. As researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: kill all apes! Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is escalating - and soon apes w...

An illustrated history that celebrates the legacy of Black actors, films, and filmmakers from the silent era through today and explores the deeply embedded racism of the film industry, from the award-winning author of The Black Panther PartyIn Black Film, Eisner Award-winning author David F. Walker presents an immersive dive into the crucial history of Black actors, films, and filmmakers. Following closely behind the very first moving picture capt...

WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARD • A bold and fascinating graphic novel history of the revolutionary Black Panther Party.Founded in Oakland, California, in 1966, the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense was a radical political organization that stood in defiant contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. This gripping illustrated history explores the impact and significance of the Panthers, from their social, educational, and healthcare programs that were designed ...

Unlock Your Future: Mastering the Tech Skills of TomorrowAre you tired of feeling left behind in the rapidly changing tech landscape? Do you dream of staying ahead of the curve and unlocking new opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development?Do You Relate to These Struggles?Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of technological change and unsure of where to start?Struggling to keep up with th...

'David Walker's Stranded Nation is a recommended read for anyone, politicians and students alike, seeking to know the history of Australia's agonising over Asia; how it began, how it evolved and the passionate and colourful characters involved. Stranded Nation is told with authority, insight and wit, and the satisfying readability of a good novel, and that makes it great history.' - Stephen FitzGerald, writer, sinologist and Australia's first Ambassador t...

Torres del Paine is set in the scenically spectacular Chilean national park of the same name. The story begins in the early part of 2020 in the Southern Hemisphere’s summer, which, in the park, is extremely windy.Inspector Ignatius Hernandez, a.k.a Nacho, has to solve the apparent murder of a visiting US Senator while the park is isolated due to weather-related incidents.A range of suspects from various nationalities, using a variety of possible killing methods, are investi...

From the illustrator of the bestselling If Animals Kissed Good Night series, David Walker crafts an adorable picture book brimming with imagination and play—a must-have for every animal lover.Wouldn’t it be fun to spend a day at the zoo?Your hello would be met with a squeak and a swing, a howl and sing, as all the animals welcome you into their home. You could help Mr. Alligator brush his teeth and dress Octopus for his playdate. And don’t forget bath time ...

A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum South—from the team behind the Eisner Award–winning The Black Panther Party.WINNER OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S ALEX AWARD • A BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, School Library Journal, Library Journal“A ...

Rewrite the Script. Live the Life You Were Meant For.Are you stuck in a job, routine, or lifestyle that no longer fits who you are—or who you want to be?Life 2.0: Rewrite the Script. Live the Life You Were Meant For. is your guide to making meaningful, lasting changes that align with your values, passions, and purpose.This newly revised and expanded second edition walks you through a personal journey of self-discovery, reflection, and action...

The Martínez del Río family was a vigorous contestant in the highly politicized economy of early national Mexico. David Walker’s case study of its successes and failures provides a unique insider’s view of the trials and tribulations of doing business in a hostile environment. The family’s ordeal in Mexico—a series of personal dislocations and traumas—mirrored the painful contractions of an old society reluctantly giving birth to a new nation.Using previously undiscovered primary s...

Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine with all the chicks? Shaft! (You're damn right!) Created by author Ernest Tidyman and made famous in a series of novels and films, iconic hero Shaft makes his graphic novel debut in an all-new adventure. He's gone toe-to-toe with organized crime bosses, stood up to the cops, squared off against kidnappers, and foiled assassination attempts. But who was John Shaft before he became the hardboiled investigator with a reputation as big as New Y...

This superb book unites the abolitionist famous speeches of David Walker and Henry Highland Garnet - two famous African American campaigners opposing slavery in the 19th century. Filled with vociferous opposition, both campaigners condemn racism and hatred underpinning the perpetuation of slavery. Insight into feelings of the time are dispensed: it was dangerous to be abolitionist as it meant standing against powerful economic interests controlling the Southern states. Retaliation, violent...