The continent-spanning city of North Am is a miracle of ingenuity and ambition, a technological paradise where mile-high skyscrapers pierce the clouds and robots perform virtually all labor. But in the shadows of the "milespires," human mobsters use robot muscle to terrorize the North Am citizenry. Human trafficking, illegal psychoactive substances, violent crime, and corrosive corruption are suddenly epidemic in the glittering utopia, with only Magnus, the mighty Robot Fighter, to stand against them.
The second installment of Alex Ross and Jim Krueger's critically acclaimed trilogy, which began with Earth X. In this possible future of the Marvel Universe, all beings are super-human and the protectors of society, the Human Torches, are not successful in defeating the new perils that are emerging. Universe X vol 1, collects the first 7 issues of the Universe X comic series, plus the spin-offs that feature the Fantastic Four, Spider-man and Captain America.
Black heart. Black soul. Spider-Man is back in black. The Civil War has ended: one side has won, another has lost, and all the rules have changed. With Spider-man's identity revealed to the world, he has exposed himself to the treachery of his enemies. Peter Parker's life has been turned upside down-- and along with it, the lives of his dearest friends and family members. As this nightmare spins a treacherous web from which he cannot escape, Spider-Man embraces the darkness and finds he must make a stand-- maybe his last stand-- against some of his fiercest foes, including the Sandman, the mysterious 'Other' and the deadly Kingpin"--Dust jacket.
For the first time, the best of McKibben's essays--fiery, magical, and infused with his uniquely soulful investigations of modern life--are collected in a single volume.
The Heart of the Matter is a companion in print that reaches out gently to ease the reader into a tranquil frame of mind. Creating a receptive mood for recognition of blessings from the Spirit that dwells in everyone is the simple purpose of The Heart of the Matter. Bill O'Hearn, the man who has spread sunshine and wisdom into the lives of many with his popular book From the Heart of a Child, now has written laughter, hope and inspiration into a book that uplifts, guides and restores.
Makes charges about how politicians, the clergy, and families are failing to protect those in their care, presenting strong statements about personal responsibility and self-reliance in today's uncertain world.
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