Everyone knows that David Beckham crosses the ball better than anyone, and that Tiger Woods never "chokes". But what are the hidden factors which allow the most successful sports stars to rise above their competitors -- and are they shared by virtuosos in other fields? What are the real secrets of s[...]
Rest is vital to our well being. As important as adequate hydration and nourishing foods, the human need for rest is often overlooked and can be the first thing compromised when we are stressed and busy. We are having difficulty sleeping and even more often, never feeling truly refreshed. In "The Po[...]
Hollywood is often characterised as a stronghold of left-liberal ideals. This title shows Hollywood is in fact deeply complicit in serving the interests of the most regressive US corporate and political forces.[...]
"The Power of Comics" is the first textbook to introduce undergraduate students to a broader understanding of the medium and its communication potential. Similar to film appreciation courses of the past, this text is intended for a comic appreciation course offered at most undergraduate courses. It [...]
If geologist, adventurer and risk-prone eccentric John Lane can prove the existence of the elusive tree kangaroo on the remote Pacific island of New Britain, he just might be able to save one of the last truly wild endangered forests on earth. But first he and his ragtag expedition party?college stu[...]
Identifies conditions under which the Court is successful at altering the behavior of state and private actors.[...]
From robotic dinosaurs to the villainous Maxwell Lord to her own personal fan convention, Power Girl faces a plethora challenges in the final volume of her solo series, collecting issues #19-27. Joining the Woman of Steel are countless DC Universe heroes, including Superman, Batman, Zatanna and more[...]
Steinberg WaveLab 7 is a comprehensive suite for professional mastering, audio editing and restoration that is available for Mac and PC. "Wavelab 7 Power" provides a complete overview and tutorial to this powerful program. You will learn new skills you can put to use immediately whether you are a ne[...]
Consider this: Cubase is a program that will turn your computer into a complete recording studio. That is, Cubase can create virtually every button, knob, switch, and fader found in a "real" studio, including a few components that don't exist in the hardware realm. Imagine the challenge of sitting a[...]
Fully revised and updated for its second edition, The Power of Comics remains the most authoritative introduction to comic books and graphic novels - the history of the medium, its many forms and manifestations and their place in contemporary culture. The new edition includes: . An expanded historic[...]