This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader introduces young fans to the Hulk, one of Marvel's most beloved characters.See the Hulk as you've never seen him before in this 32-page level 1 reader! This is Hulk introduces young readers to a time when Bruce Banner was just a young scientist and takes them through how he becomes the incredible Hulk.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recogni...

A portrait of a pivotal chapter in the Civil War, "featuring scheming politicians, bumbling generals, and an increasingly disheartened Northern public" (Brooks Simpson, author of Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph Over Adversity, 1822–1865).In Mr. Lincoln Goes to War, award-winning historian William Marvel focused on President Abraham Lincoln's first year in office. In Lincoln's Darkest Year, he paints a picture of 1862—again relying on recently u...

Learn all about Marvel’s Daredevil—his superpowers, his friends, and his foes—in this fun board book featuring art by legendary artist Gene ColanShowcasing bright, full-color art from Gene Colan’s classic comics run, read all about the incredible super hero Daredevil!Learn about the incident that gave Matt Murdock super senses, his history as a lawyer, and the allies and enemies he makes as Daredevil. With simple text and three special gatefolds to show off...

An oversized full-cover hardcover that completely collects high-quality captures of the vintage Marvel Universe trading cards from 1990–1994!In 1990, after decades as a leader in the comics industry, Marvel Comics joined forces with Impel Marketing to enter the booming business of collectable trading cards. Though classically dominated by the likes of pro athletes, the marketplace at the end of the twentieth century was overtaken by trading cards for other popular ...

A must-have introduction to Spider-Man, packed with essential terms for fans of all ages and featuring vibrant illustrations by Peski Studios!As one of the world’s best-known superheroes, Spider-Man has a rich and exciting history filled with heroic allies and infamous villains. This next title in the Abrams Block Book series has everything fans needs to know and is a great introduction to the world of Spider-Man for the youngest readers, and a must-have f...

**One of NYPL's Best New Romances of the yearMr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Pairing in this heart-racing romance of secrets, spies, and steam.**A few rules for the international superspy:(1) Never blow your cover.(2) Never accept the first plan.(3) Never fall for anyone at the agency. Especially if she’s your ex-girlfriend.Yardley Whitmer, code name “the Unicorn,” can do no wrong. She’s honed h...

Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti is an immersive in-world guide to all things magical in the Marvel Universe.One of the most formidable and powerful items in the Marvel Universe, the sacred Book of the Vishanti contains an infinite number of potent spells, incantations, and lore from fantastic realms. Created thousands of years ago in the ancient city of Babylon to combat demons and those who wield dark magic, this tome ha...

Post-traumatic stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance abuse, depression, a lack of confidence and many other mental and physical ailments may be a result of childhood trauma you have endured. Uncovering, accepting and healing this childhood trauma will allow you to let go of the pain, releasing yourself from the guilt, shame and self-destruction you have been living with. This book will provide you with tools and strategies to heal your childhood trauma allowing you to live fully....

An account of how America's greatest crisis began, by "the Civil War's master historical detective" (Stephen W. Sears, author of Chancellorsville).This groundbreaking book investigates the mystery of how the Civil War began, reconsidering the big question: Was it inevitable?The award-winning author of Andersonville and Lincoln's Autocrat vividly recreates President Abraham Lincoln's first year in office, from his inauguration thro...

A "full and insightful" account of the Civil War's final year from the award-winning author of Lee's Last Retreat ( Publishers Weekly).Beginning with the Virginia and Atlanta campaigns of May 1864 and closing with the final surrender of Confederate forces in June 1865, Tarnished Victory follows the course of the Civil War's final year. As the death toll rises with each bloody battle, the home front is devastated and the nation suffers incr...

Focusing on the dramatic events of 1863, this is "a well-researched and well-written study that will be a fine addition to Civil War collections" ( Booklist).The Great Task Remaining is a striking, often poignant portrait of people in conflict—not only in battles between North and South, but within and among themselves as the cost of the ongoing carnage sometimes seemed too much to bear.As 1863 unfolds, we see draft riots in New York, the ...

I pressed my lips against his and stole his sweet, savory taste, not ready to end the sweet moment.I licked my lips seductively and whispered. "Despite your age, I love you."******Sarah was obsessed with the man of her dreams, despite knowing that their love was forbidden and would be disapproved by her father and others.She held onto the many beautiful dreams she had of being with him, wishing for them to come true.She found herself in love with her...