For over thirty years, audiences have been simultaneously captivated and appalled as the spaceship Nostromo is invaded and its crew stalked by a terrifying parasitic creature. From the gore of the infant alien bursting from Kane's chest to the mounting claustrophobia as Ripley discovers the monster [...]
The Terminator's back in this magnificent, behind-the-scenes look at "The Terminator "and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day." Long before "Titanic "and "Avatar "broke box-office records and won countless awards, James Cameron announced his genius with the 1984 release of "The Terminator. "Nothing like it [...]
Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam steps beyond the limitations of the traditional scholarly framework used to evaluate the politics of Islamic societies, and assembles a selection from the best available English-language writings on a matter of central importance in Islamic precepts: peace (sal[...]
The variety of math, logic, and word puzzles range from reasonably straightforward to fiendishly difficult in this comprehensive collection. Fully endorsed by the International High IQ Society, this book represents the gold standard of IQ testing.[...]
For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide series has remained the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information. Written by locals and true insiders, each guide is packed with useful tips on places to stay, restaurants, events, attractions, fun thnigs to do with the kids, nig[...]
Designed with a symptom-oriented approach, the updated Second Edition of "Neurology Recall" is practical for both medical students and generalists who need a refresher course in neurology. The book is written by residents and clinicians and facilitates rapid review and memorization with a concise qu[...]
For years, the Punisher has waged a war on crime in New York City with an array of very large guns - but a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons and more has recently set his many sights due west. Now Frank Castle is in the City of Angels, looking to give the devil his due. Things aren't all they[...]
What dark motivation drives reckless Tony Stark to be one of Earth's greatest heroes? What secret of Tony's has turned War Machine against him? And who or what is...Ultimate Mandarin? Be here for the return of Ultimate Iron Man - and experience the Demon in the Armor
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You've seen Black Widow as an Avenger and even an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. But on her own time she searches for atonement for her past as a KGB assassin - in ways of which those teams just wouldn't approve. The Black Widow goes undercover in Russia, but from its cold streets, the Hand of God reaches ou[...]
On a snowy night in Prague, Natasha must fight her way out of disaster alongside the Winter Soldier Meanwhile, Isaiah has business in London, but a simple plan soon gets very complicated. Then, the Black Widow finds herself fighting against - or alongside? - the Punisher for access to a deadly crim[...]
Tim Dowleys popular history of Christian music is the first to encompass all eras, regions, and varieties of this rich and vast treasure. Skillfully executed, this illustrated, colorful survey travels beneath the plurality of forms and styles to pose deeper questions about the meaning and identity o[...]
What food did the ancient Israelites eat, and how much of it did they consume? That's a seemingly simple question, but it's actually a complex topic. In this fascinating book Nathan MacDonald carefully sifts through all the relevant evidence -- biblical, archaeological, anthropological, environmenta[...]
Nathan Soderblom (1866-1931) was Archbishop of Uppsala in the Church of Sweden and a pioneering force behind the modern ecumenical movement. A vocal advocate for peace and justice during and after World War I, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1930. This award-winning biography by Jonas Jonson[...]
This groundbreaking history explains how Nathan Mayer Rothschild rose from comparatively humble circumstances to become the founder of an extraordinary banking and financial empire-an empire that remained preeminent in Europe for more than a century. The book focuses on the critical years of Great [...]
Beautifully translated for a new generation of devotees of delicious and healthy eating: a groundbreaking, mouthwatering vegetarian cookbook originally published in Yiddish in pre-World War II Vilna and miraculously rediscovered more than half a century later.
In 1938, Fania Lewando, the proprie[...]
The battlefield reputation of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, long recognized as a formidable warrior, has been shaped by one infamous wartime incident. At Fort Pillow in 1864, the attack by Confederate forces under Forrest's command left many of the Tennessee Unionists and black soldier[...]
Sound has always been an integral component of the moviegoing experience. Even during the so-called "silent era," motion pictures were regularly accompanied by live music, lectures, and sound effects. Today, whether we listen to movies in booming Dolby theaters or on tiny laptop speakers, sonic elem[...]
"Finding the right software for a company is downright scary Whether it's for inventory, e-commerce, accounting, e-mail, or whatever else the company needs, a poor software decision has negative ripple effects that can undermine business for years to come (and damage reputations as well). This pra[...]