**An ancient prophecy foretold of an outsider that would save the peaceful village of Inoki from an unstoppable army—a man who would confuse the people at first with his unconventional ways, but lead them to the light.Nathan Garin, Captain in the United States Army, known for his viciousness in battle on the American frontier, could be that man…if he weren’t such an awful, drunken idiot.**Now it’s up to Japanese-American teacher Todd Parker to warn the good people of Inoki ...

It was a beautiful spring day in downtown San Francisco — before a gigantic armored alien appeared from out of nowhere and began smashing things all to hell! Who is this invader? Why is he being attacked by strange alien beings? And why is he so Gigantic? A twist on The Truman Show, Gigantic focuses on a brainwashed alien superhero deposited on Earth to be the spotlight of an intrusive, around-the-clock television program being filmed without his knowledge.

"The last time the racist dictator known as the Archon came to Arcadia, he mistook X for an old nemesis and beat him to within an inch of his life. Now the Archon is back, along with his actual nemesis, a mysterious figure called the Mark--and their ancient battle threatens to tear Arcadia to the ground! Even if X can halt a superpowered grudge match, can he rescue his beloved city from the scars it leaves?New characters and wall-to-wall action make this volume, which collects issu...

This massive collection features 3 classic Halo graphic novels by some of the best writers and artists in comics—perfect for gamers and fans of military science fiction.Halo: Uprising follows the Master Chief as he single-handedly takes on the Covenant's miles-long Forerunner Dreadnought as it makes its way to Earth! Then, join the ranks of the UNSC's meanest, most battle-hardened Marines in Helljumper, as a group of ODST respond to a rem...

It's almost time for the Year of the Ox! Ming and Miaow are busy helping their ox friend Xiao Nioh get ready to kick off the festivities with a dance performance to wow the crowds. But when Xiao Nioh's father Lord Chiyou makes clear his disapproval, the trio find themselves sent on a quest to save a village from a fearsome beast.Xiao Nioh is worried. He can't fight a monster - he's a dancer, not a warrior like his dad! On their adventure, can the Guardians help their friend prove h...

The Enigmatic South brings together leading scholars of the Civil War period to challenge existing perceptions of the advance to secession, the Civil War, and its aftermath. The pioneering research and innovative arguments of these historians bring crucial insights to the study of this era in American history.Christopher Childers, Sarah L. Hyde, and Julia Huston Nguyen consider the ways politics, religion, and education contributed to southern attitudes toward secession in the anteb...

A captivating novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settles in New Orleans and struggles to remain connected to one another as their lives are inextricably reshaped. This stunning debut is "vast in scale and ambition, while luscious and inviting … in its intimacy” (The New York Times Book Review).When Huong arrives in New Orleans with her two young sons, she is jobless, homeless, and worried about her husband, Cong, who remains in Vietnam. As she ...

The entire STRANGE GIRL saga is back in this comprehensive digital edition. A fresh, engaging read for fans and newcomers alike, offering vivid storytelling, memorable characters, and a captivating journey from start to finish

"Tango’s gang was a handful, but the Archon and his army, the Chosen, are more powerful than any enemy X has ever faced! Betrayed or abandoned by his allies, X must face Arcadia’s newest threat the old-fashioned way: alone!Collects issues #13–#16. Adapted from the issues and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music.X faces the greatest foe Arcadia has ever seen!Performed by Eric Messner, Rayner Gabriel, Natalie Van Sistine, An...

"X's former accomplice Leigh Ferguson is shocked to learn that her high school friend has become the latest victim of ""the Skin Traders,"" a mysterious gang of surgically modified thugs stealing slices of flesh from their abductees. Only the resilient vigilante X can stand up to the demented plastic surgeon who leads this ""patchwork"" crew. Scalpels clash with swords in a bloody hospital showdown!Collecting issues #17 through #20, this latest volume of Dark Horse's edgy superhero...

This biographical cookbook tells the story of culinary legend and author of nine award-winning cookbooks, Paula Wolfert, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013, and shares more than fifty of her most iconic dishes as it explores the relationship between food and memory.The gripping narrative traces the arc of Wolfert's career, from her Brooklyn childhood to her adventures in the farthest corners of the Mediterranean: from nights spent with Beat Generation icons...

Fresh off the excitement of the Great Race, Ming and Miaow are officially Guardians of the New Moon and eager for more adventure! Their first mission: to take race-winner Su home and help her prepare for the inaugural Year of the Rat. Ming is keen to get started, but Miaow finds himself distracted. Things are tense with Su since the rat tricked Miaow during the Race, and the two just can't seem to be in the same room without causing chaos. It gets even messier when their squabbling catches...