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  Our Gods Wear Spandex - The...

  Chris Knowles

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  Was Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luthor based on Aleister Crowley? Can Captain Marvel be linked to the Sun gods on antiquity? In Our Gods Wear Spandex, Christopher Knowles answers these questions and brings to light many other intriguing links between superheroes and the enchanted world of estoerica. Occult students and comic-book fans alike will discover countless fascinating connections, from little known facts such as that DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz started his career as H.P. Lovecraft's agent, to the tantalizingly extensive influence of Madame Blavatsky's Theosophy on the birth of comics, to the mystic roots of Superman. The book also traces the rise of the comic superheroes and how they relate to several cultural trends in the late 19th century, specifically the occult explosion in Western Europe and America. Knowles reveals the four basic superhero archetypes--the Messiah, the Golem, the Amazon, and the Brotherhood--and shows how the occult Bohemian underground of the early 20th century provided the inspiration for the modern comic book hero. With the popularity of occult comics writers like Invisibles creator Grant Morrison and V for Vendetta creator Alan Moore, the vast ComiCon audience is poised for someone to seriously introduce them to the esoteric mysteries. Chris Knowles is doing just that in this epic book. Chapters include Ancient of Days, Ascended Masters, God and Gangsters, Mad Scientists and Modern Sorcerers, and many more. From the ghettos of Prague to the halls of Valhalla to the Fortress of Solitude and the aisles of BEA and ComiCon, this is the first book to show the inextricable link between superheroes and the enchanted world of esoterica.* Chris Knowles is associate editor and columnist for the five-time Eisner Award-winning Comic Book Artist magazine, as well as a pop culture writer for UK magazine Classic Rock.* Knowles worked with Robert Smigel on The X Presidents graphic novel, based on the popular Saturday Night Live cartoon, and has created designs and artwork for many of the world's top superheroes and fantasy characters.* Features the art of Joe Linsner, creator of the legendary Dawn series, and more recently a collaborator with comics maestro Stan Lee.

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  Love - The Adventures of Fenek

  Dominika Galka

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  Fenek’s family are going on a bike trip together. Fenek is on cloud nine, because he really likes his bike, and he is keen on trips and spending time with his relatives. What he can’t do yet, though, is use proper words to talk about his emotions. What about you? Can you? Thanks to this book, your child will:understand what it means “to love”;learn about some other words and expressions to refer to positive emotions;understand the difference between love and friendship. The Adventures of Fenek - Books for younger children 
  Thematic series that respond to the needs of pre-school and kindergarten teachers, parents, and psychologists. 20-page brochures are published in series of four books each, and they are all thematically related.

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  The Adventures of Lila the Ladybug

  Kelly Johnson

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  "The Adventures of Lila the Ladybug" follows the curious ladybug Lila as she embarks on a journey beyond her meadow home. In a brave and kind-hearted adventure, Lila rescues a trapped caterpillar named Charlie, discovers a beautiful garden, and makes new friends. Returning home, she becomes a legend in the meadow, inspiring others with her tales of bravery and kindness. Narrated by the author, Kelly Johnson, this charming tale celebrates the joy of discovery, friendship, and the power of compassion.

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  If I were The Devil 2030 -...

  Joseph William Dopp

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  In 1965, Paul Harvey, a voice resonant with prophetic insight, delivered a broadcast that would echo through the decades. His "If I Were the Devil" was not merely a monologue but a chilling foresight, a catalog of malevolence that seemed to unspool the very fabric of the future. Here, listed, are the stratagems he attributed to the devil himself:Promote discord and discontentUndermine family structuresEncourage selfishness and materialismErode faith and spiritualityPromote moral relativismEncourage trust in government over self-relianceFoster dependency on state welfareUndermine educational standardsPromote the normalization of addictions 
  Ah, but let us now turn the page to a more... current narrative. I am Master Fewnu, and let me be perfectly clear: any resemblance my moniker bears to worldly institutions is purely coincidental, whimsically serendipitous, you might say. I find myself in a peculiar era, the year 2030, where my machinations have woven themselves into the very tapestry of human society. And, oh, how delightfully easy it was! 
  Humans, those endearingly gullible creatures, have outdone themselves in paving the way for my reign. The beauty of my plan lies in its simplicity: convince humanity that they are progressing, all while they dance like marionettes to the discordant symphony I conduct. And dance they do, with a fervor that borders on the comical. 
  Let us indulge in a bit of self-adulation, shall we? After all, it's not pride if it's deserved. My strategy was a masterpiece of deception and manipulation, a veritable feast of folly. With every step they took away from unity, from the sanctity of the family, from the very essence of their faith and moral compass, they stepped closer to me...

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  The Marshmallow Mermaid

  Michael Dahl

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  At Halo McNightly's school, the swimmers are disappearing from the boys' swim team. No one can figure it out, until Halo stars investigating. A deadly mermaid lives in a cave connected to the school swimming pool. Halo will have to use her special candy to turn into various underwater fauna, such as a hammerhead shark or an octopus, to defeat the hungry girl-fish!

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  Diary Of A Noob Steve Book 2 -...

  MC Steve

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  *When some unexpected visitors show up at your door, things can get slimy…* 
  Strange things are happening in Noob Steve's town. It hasn't rained in weeks, but* even stranger*, mysterious blocks of slime seem to have become smitten with the adventure loving, kind-hearted young man. His studious friend Charles has informed Steve that this definitely isn't the norm. The slime seem to want Steve to go somewhere, and Steve has decided to honor their request and follow. 
  Through swamps and forests, Steve will find adventure in every direction, but will also have a chance meeting with a sweet young lady named Courtney who has agreed to join him as he is led by the Slime on an unexpected adventure. What the two don't know is that although things seem strange, everything is about to get *a lot stranger*… 
  What is causing the bizarre change in weather, and why are the blocks of slime so anxious to lead Steve on this journey? You will have to read “Mysterious Slimes” to find out! 
  A lovely tale of friendship and honor, Slime is full of fun surprises and mystery and is the perfect holiday gift for any young fan of Minecraft.

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