Editorial: NPC Comics
Under the tutelage of Saker Lam, Shannon begins her journey to achieving the Formless State! To find the answers she seeks, she’ll have to go farther than she could ever imagine. The Goddess of Combat awaits!
Fractured fairy tales meet modern day middle school in book two of this funny series for fans of Shrek and Timmy Failure. Even after rescuing the king from deadly Snuffweasels, Zarf is scum on the bottom rung of the middle school social ladder. After all, he is still a troll. But at least he still has his two best friends, Kevin and Chester . . . until Kevin disappears, that is. Now Zarf is at an all-time low. It seems a band of wolves are seeking revenge for the constant disgrace they've suffered over the years, and Little Red Ridinghood's kid might be next on their list. Now it's up to Zarf to crank out a solution from that troll brain of his, and save his best friend before it's too late. Award-winning comic creator Rob Harrell has middle-grade humor mastered. This second book in his Life of Zarf series is packed with even more witty one-liners and clever twists on classic folk and fairytales.Ver libro
What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring, gifted, and visionary Black fashion designers: Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became one of the most celebrated designers of her time and personal friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, a designer for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, milliner to the stars! The bold achievements of these inspiring women of history are celebrated in this fashion fairy tale that spotlights iconic style moments...and sparks a child's imagination.Ver libro
An irresistible book about love at first sight…and how babies can teach us everything we need to know about loving them?and even ourselves. Celebrate the greatest love story of all time?the one you share with your baby! Drawing clever parallels to the very best romance storylines, Baby’s First Love Story is a charming, vibrant, and endearingly tender celebration of the bond between baby and parent/caregiver. From the moment they arrive in this world and into your arms, they bring out our most loving, healthy selves. From that unforgettable first “meet-cute,” to discovering that irresistible bond, and even your first fight (because treats!), stylish and inclusive illustrations celebrate every aspect of this undeniably pure love story…from start until happily ever after.Ver libro
Everyone deserves to feel safe. It’s 1984. Superpowers for girls and women exist only on TV. Aileen Murphy struggles to make sense of her life in a working-class Scottish steel town. She dreams of escaping the sectarian bullying she has kept secret; then, the gorgeous Steve Henderson enters her world. When her vulnerable younger sister becomes the next target of the bullies, Aileen knows she must make a stand. Will Steve’s proposition to secretly teach Aileen her own ‘superpower’ save her and her sister? And can Aileen find the courage to fight for her dreams – to feel safe – and to be accepted for who she is? Real Gone Kid is the feel-good, first novel in the adult, coming-of-age, Raven Craig series, set in 1980s industrial Scotland. ★★★★★ 'The characters fizz off the page with an effervescence that made us smile.' Cheshire Novel Prize ★★★★★ ‘This book is so beautifully written and really captures Scotland in the 1980s. One of the best debut novels I have ever read.’ Nicole Johnston ★★★★★ ‘Kate’s narrative is full of emotion and this is the first time I shed a tear over a book since I read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.’ Haffi Olafsson ★★★★★ ‘This book is an absolute joy to read. With its pop references and precise descriptions, Kate transports us back to the heady 1980s.’ Lynne Walker ★★★★★ 'I can't wait for the sequel. It had everything for me: romance, laughter, throwback to the eighties, and realistic boxing scenes.' Colin M ★★★★★ 'The combination of amazing characters, wonderful music references and the era make this book a glorious read!' Wendy RVer libro
It’s Robin’s eighth birthday and it seems like everyone has forgotten—until a thundery figure bursts through the door. It’s the Cat-Headed Wanderer, who hasn’t been seen since their mom and uncle were children! The night is transformed as Robin is whisked away to an otherworldly party in a treehouse full of song, dance, and newfound friends. But as the evening draws to a close, Robin must learn to bridge the gap between their two very different worlds. Here’s a spellbinding story about discovering yourself through the joy of community and the memory of loved ones lost along the way.Ver libro
No single figure in 20th century American history inspires such opposing opinions as J. Edgar Hoover, the iconic first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In his time, he was arguably the most powerful non-elected figure in the U.S. government. Serving under 8 presidents (and outliving 2 of them), he remains the longest-serving head of a major government office. In essence, Hoover died as he began - a civil servant, having been appointed by the Attorney General and serving at the pleasure of the president. By the 1960s and 1970s Hoover the hero had become Hoover the villain. Various exposes and investigations revealed a darker side to the legend, one that included serious violations of the civil liberties of individuals. Hoover’s G-Men, it was discovered, engaged in illegal break-ins and wiretaps of suspected subversives; they wrote fake letters that undermined the reputations of public individuals; they paid informants for information and push the groups they belonged to into committing illegal acts. It was alleged that Hoover led a personal vendetta against Martin Luther King, Jr., and the entire civil rights movement. Hoover, it was said, had stayed in office so long by gathering secret files of damaging information about politicians (including presidents). To this day, Allen Dulles’ eight-year tenure in that office is the longest, and as one of the country’s leading experts in international law, intelligence, and spycraft, he became renowned for his unwavering anti-communist ideology and readiness to take decisive measures to counter what he perceived as a menace to American safety. As such, it would be Dulles who sanctioned many of the CIA’s most notorious operations, including the ousting of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953, spying and experimentation on American citizens, and the disastrous Bay of Pigs.Ver libro
