John Carter is a fictional character, created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, who appears in Burroughs' Barsoom novels. Although he is actually a Virginian from Earth and only a visitor to Mars, he is sometimes known as John Carter of Mars, in reference to the setting in which his major deeds are recorded. His character is enduring, having appeared in various media since his 1912 debut in a magazine serial. The 2012 Disney-made feature film John Carter marks one century of the character's first a...

Winner of the prestigious Dr. Tony Ryan literary prize, awarded to the author of the best book on any aspect of thoroughbred horse racing.A remarkable and riveting insight into the lives of jockeys. Jockeys who earn a living race riding on racehorses are a incredible group. They are fiercely competitive on the racecourse but enjoy a tribal kinship in the weighing room. The minimum requirements for long-term success are courage, skill, athleticism and an intuitive understanding of h...

Is the Gastric Sleeve Procedure and Diet right for You?When you open Gastric Sleeve Diet, you'll learn all the pros and cons of this life-changing procedure. You'll find out how gastric sleeve surgery compares to gastric bypass, the different procedures and methods involved, and what you should eat before and after the big day!This book describes the typical diets doctors recommend for the weeks leading up to gastric sleeve surgery. You'll learn ho...

Are You Losing Weight - But Feeling Weaker Every Week?You started your GLP-1 medication to feel better. But now food feels like a chore, nothing sounds appetizing, and a quiet worry has taken hold: Am I losing muscle along with the weight?If you're eating less but feeling more tired and uncertain - you're not doing it wrong. You're just missing the right system.The Problem No One Warns You AboutWhen appetite drops, ...

Rocket pioneer, occultist, and counterculture icon—Jack Parsons and the explosive intersection of science, sex, and magic. Sex and Rockets by John Carter is the definitive biography of John Whiteside “Jack” Parsons—rocket-fuel innovator, co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and one of the most controversial figures in twentieth-century American science. By day, Parsons helped develop the solid rocket technology that powered early U.S. missile programs and made space travel possible...

Centuries have passed and time has taken its toll on Mars. Conflict burns across the landscape. A war of supremacy and genocide at the hands of a brutal despot has brought the planet to the edge of collapse. A search party has finally located an aged John Carter and Dejah Thoris, living in quiet seclusion on a desert moon, in perpetual mourning for their lost son. How could they be Mars' last hope? Introducing a John Carter story like you've never seen before, from co-writers Brian Wood (S...

Last Judgement is a rip-roaring conspiracy thriller debut from John Carter.In a hidden chamber off the coast of Nova Scotia an ancient tablet has been unearthed. Under layers of dirt is a series of symbols that will lead to one of the greatest treasures the world has ever known. For over 650 years it had remained undiscovered.Angela Derby, the woman behind the discovery, enlists the help of ex-army Captain, Jack Shepherd and together they decipher ...

This version include a literary review at the end of chapterJohn Carter, a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. Having struck a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches – the native tribes. While attempting to evade pursuit by hiding in a sacred cave, he is mysteriously transported to Mars, called "Barsoom" by its inhabitants. He soon falls in with a nomadic tribe of Green Martians or Tha...

Enjoy a Healthy and Happy Gastric Bypass Recovery!Are you considering Gastric Bypass surgery?Is a loved one going through this process soon?Do you need more information (and recipes) for the various phases of Gastric Bypass recovery?Inside Gastric Bypass Recipes, you'll find a comprehensive guide to the days and weeks after your surgery. You'll learn about the types of recommendatio...

Look Great and Feel More Energetic – Every Day!Inside this fascinating book, you'll learn about the many variants of the Ketogenic Diet:StandardHigh-ProteinTargetedand CyclicalThe power of the Ketogenic Diet depends on cutting out almost all carbohydrates. In this instructive guide, you'll discover which foods offer the most protein and fats – and the least carbs. For example, you'll enjoy meat, nuts, f...

This new book from popular TV personality and journalist John Carter, presenter of ITV's Wish You Were Here.? from 1987 to 1997 and the BBC's Holiday from 1969 to 1987, lifts the lid on the stories that never made it to screen or press, sometimes because they had no bearing on the article or destination report he was compiling, but often because they could not be told for fear of the consequences, from behind-the-scenes mishaps to hilarious encounters with famous names.Having trave...

En Thuvia, doncella de Marte, cuarto título de la serie de John Carter de Marte, Carthoris (hijo de John Carter y la princesa Dejah Thoris) es acusado de raptar a Thuvia, hija de Thuvan Dhin, jeddak de Ptarth. Para demostrar su inocencia, deberá rescatar a la propia Thuvia de las mismas fauces de Kemal, el dios-león de Lothar. En esta novela, cuarta del ciclo de John Carter de Marte, el padre cede el protagonismo al hijo, que seguirá las mismas aventuras que aquel en Barsoom.