Offering professional wrestling fans a ringside seat into his adventurous life, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jim Duggan recounts for the first time key moments and legendary bouts both inside and outside the ring. Known to millions of enthusiasts as a charismatic patriot--with an American flag in his right hand and his signature two-by-four in his left--Duggan here reflects on his early life as a student-athlete on the Southern Methodist University football squad. Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, Duggan shares how an injury-plagued rookie season curtailed his football ambitions and paved the way for a brighter career in professional wrestling. Rising to fame in the Cold War-era 1980s, Duggan immediately put himself at odds with anti-American "heels" and engaged in legendary feuds with some of the most legendary names in the sport, including the Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, and Andre the Giant. In this who's who of top-tier wrestling, Duggan reveals not only the high points of championship bouts but also the low points that occurred far away from the TV cameras and screaming fans, including his fight against kidney cancer during the prime of his career. With each page peppered with Duggan's charming wit, fans will find much to enjoy and discover about the man they once knew only as "Hacksaw.
Collects X-Men (2021) #1-6. The heroes of Krakoa are here to save the planet! Things might be complicated between the new mutant nation and the rest of the world, but it's simple to the X-Men: You do what's right, you protect those who need protecting and you save the world we all share. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch and Polaris are the chosen champions of mutantkind, and they will not shrink from any battle. But as threats emerge from all sides, these fearless X-Men fight an unstoppable wave of annihilation - and dangers lurk in the darkness! From the obsessed High Evolutionary to the bizarre Cordyceps Jones, from Orchis' Dr. Stasis to the horrifying Headless Horseman, the X-Men battle on! But who is Captain Krakoa? Writer Gerry Duggan charts a new course for the X-Men in the Reign of X!
Collects X-Men (2021) #19-24. Lord of the Brood! When the X-Men get a distress call from deep space, they find that the galaxy's Brood problem is not as solved as they'd thought! Rogue Brood factions are running wild, and now it's up to the X-Men to get to the bottom of why! Back when their ally Broo became the Brood King, he gained the ability to control the savage alien race. Now he's experiencing his own nightmare scenario: The Brood are killing his friends, and there's nothing he can do to stop it! Meanwhile, Orchis' plans are in motion, preparing for the fall, and the anti-mutant fantasist called Feilong has taken control of Tony Stark's businesses - and turned Iron Man's technology toward creating the next generation of Sentinels! All this, plus the glorious return of Pogg Ur-Pogg!
By now, we've all heard about the shocking redistribution of wealth that's occurred during the last thirty years, and particularly during the last decade. But economic changes like this don't occur in a vacuum; they're always linked to politics. The Twilight of Equality?searches out these links through an analysis of the politics of the 1990s, the decade when neoliberalism-free market economics-became gospel. After a brilliant historical examination of how racial and gender inequities were woven into the very theoretical underpinnings of the neoliberal model of the state, Duggan shows how these inequities play out today. In a series of political case studies, Duggan reveals how neoliberal goals have been pursued, demonstrating that progressive arguments that separate identity politics and economic policy, cultural politics and affairs of state, can only fail. Ultimately,The Twilight of Equality? not only reveals how the highly successful rhetorical maneuvers of neoliberalism have functioned but, more importantly, it shows a way to revitalize and unify progressive politics in the U.S. today.
Collects X-Men (2021) #7-12. Doctor Stasis makes his deadliest move yet - and Captain Krakoa is born! But what secrets lie at the heart of the newest mutant hero? Then, M.O.D.O.K. takes aim! The X-Men have faced many foes over the years, but few have had a face as big as this one. And as the Quiet Council of Krakoa, the Great Ring of Arakko and the Central Column of Orchis each make vital decisions that will affect their people for years to come, the X-Men find themselves caught in the crossfire - with an old enemy waiting to strike! Plus: On a rare day off, the women of the X-Men head out for the hottest action in the galaxy: Gameworld! But if it's true that the house always wins, our X-Ladies might be in over their heads.
The second standalone in C.J. Duggan's addictive HEART OF THE CITY series - a very sassy, super sexy romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series. Sarah Williams is a spirited, independent Aussie who has always dreamed of New York City. So when a job opportunity arises to become an au pair for a successful businessman in the heart of Manhattan, Sarah jumps at the chance to follow her dream. What she didn't bet on was a beautiful newborn and a distant, abrasive man whose eyes hold a million anguished secrets. Determined to care for his daughter and face the challenges of the impossible Ben Worthington, Sarah was always prepared to follow her heart; she just wasn't prepared to lose it to a complicated man like Ben. PRAISE FOR C.J. DUGGAN'S HEART OF THE CITY SERIES: 'Fun and sexy ... Cheeky leading lady, dashing love interest, family complications and a fun setting - this book does have it all.' - Fictional Thoughts on London Bound 'I'm really glad that I've discovered C.J. Duggan's novels - her writing is sassy and witty with strong female characters who are willing to take on anything, no holds barred.' - Sam Still Reading on New York Nights 'CJ continuously provides us with books that are easy to read and addictive, with exciting plots and characters you just can't help but love.' - Sweet Reading on Paris Lights 'A refreshing blend of sassy, sexy characters with an emotional backstory' - Scandalicious Book Reviews on New York Nights 'New York Nights is a light, fun read, perfect for a bubble bath with a drink of choice. It is reminiscent of a Cinderella fairy tale; only Cinderella is having serious doubts about the handsome prince.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective on New York Nights 'Great plot, interesting characters, secrets and romance, I didn't want it to end.'- Gems Book Nook on New York Nights 'Delightful read that I could not put down because of the banter between these two that made for really strong chemistry' - Book Magic on London Bound 'Laughs and tears, and a whole lot of sexual tension, Jack and Kate are just adorable and sweet and sexy' - BJ's Book Blog on London Bound 'Paris Lights is mischievous, enticing and [about] one young woman who is determined to embrace life.' - Diva Book Nerd on Paris Lights 'With a C.J. Duggan book, you know what you are getting - romance, adventure and that good fuzzy feeling at the end of it all.' - Hannah Plus Books
The Women, Gender and Development Reader is the definitive volume of literature dedicated to women in the development process. Now in a fully revised second edition, the editors expertly present the impacts of social, political and economic change by reviewing such topical issues as migration, persistent structural discrimination, the global recession, and climate change. Approached from a multidisciplinary perspective, the theoretical debates are vividly illustrated by an array of global case studies. This now classic book, has been designed as a comprehensive reader, presenting the best of the now vast body of literature. The book is divided into five parts, incorporating readings from the leading experts and authorities in each field. The result is a unique and extensive discussion, a guide to the evolution of the field, and a vital point of reference for those studying or with a keen interest in women in the development process.
Collects X-Men (2021) #25-29. In the shocking wake of the Hellfire Gala, what will the FALL OF X mean for the X-Men? For one of their greatest, it will change everything! She's been known as Kitty Pryde, Sprite, Ariel, Red Queen, Captain Kate and more. Now, out of tragedy and torment emerges…Shadowkat! But how will Kitty and her fellow mutants react when Emma Frost marries Tony Stark? And as wedding bells ring, where is Cyclops? Nowhere fun! Meanwhile, Juggernaut has come a long way from his beginnings as a bully transformed into an unstoppable foe. In fact, he'd recently become one of mutantkind's best human allies. So why is he trying to kill Firestar? And, with your favorite super-team at its lowest ebb, there's a new group looking to claim their mantle: meet Doctor Doom's Latverian X-Men!
Collects Cable (2020) #1-4. The dawn of rebellion! Cable used to be a grizzled old veteran of dozens of future wars — and someday he will be again. But for now, he’s a young mutant leading a life of adventure on Krakoa! Nathan Summers, Cyclops’ time-traveling son, knows he has a destiny to lead mutantkind in rebellion — so why not start now? Mutant babies are going missing, and Cable takes that sort of thing personally. But can this younger, inexperienced Nathan unravel the mystery in time to save them? And when ancient knights from another galaxy target Cable, will he be forced to give them their prize? Plus: Reunited for the very first time! Deadpool considers Cable one of his oldest and best
Ayn Rand’s complicated notoriety as popular writer, leader of a political and philosophical cult, reviled intellectual, and ostentatious public figure endured beyond her death in 1982. In the twenty-first century, she has been resurrected as a serious reference point for mainstream figures, especially those on the political right from Paul Ryan to Donald Trump. Mean Girlfollows Rand’s trail through the twentieth century from the Russian Revolution to the Cold War and traces her posthumous appeal and the influence of her novels via her cruel, surly, sexy heroes. Outlining the impact of Rand’s philosophy of selfishness, Mean Girlilluminates the Randian shape of our neoliberal, contemporary culture of greed and the dilemmas we face in our political present.
Collects Deadpool (2012) #1-14, #20 And #26. Comedy writing partners Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan bring the funny, Deadpool-style, in one of the most celebrated eras of the Merc with a Mouth! Wade Wilson must take down an army of dead presidents — and things only get wilder from there! Deadpool is hired by a demon to reclaim damned souls; gets in touch with his feminine side; targets a man with aquatic powers; and teams up with the Superior Spider-Man! Plus: The debut of the flashback “inventory issue” tales Posehn and Duggan made famous, featuring Deadpool’s adventures in yesteryear! Deadpool drowns his sorrows with Iron Man, gets funky with Power Man and Iron Fist, wreaks Kirby-fied havoc on a cosmic level and fights Hitler alongside Cable and Nick Fury! Deadpool has never been more hilarious!
Mutants are the next stage of evolution. Evolution depends on mutation - the genes of the offspring deviating from their progenitors. Some would call the X-gene "excess deviation" - namely, the Eternals. Those people are gonna need to be taken down a few pegs. As the seismic events of A.X.E. rock the Marvel Universe, Judgment Day is here, for good or ill. And the newest team of X-Men must face the truth about themselves - and what they've done! Plus: Fear the Children of the Vault! They are hyper-evolved humans from a society whose time moves much faster than our own. Each time the X-Men defeat them, they retreat to their home, evolving further to a more advanced generation. This time, they will not be stopped so easily. And elsewhere, what secret mission has Forge taken on? Collecting X-MEN (2021) #13-18.
Collects Death Of Wolverine: Deadpool & Captain America, Deadpool (2012) #35-45 And Mrs. Deadpool And The Howling Commandos #1-4. The end of an era for the Merc with the Mouth! And it begins with Wade Wilson getting his Axis handed to him, as he gives up violence and finds peace as Zenpool! But what good will that do him when the inverted X-Men wreak havoc? Then, the good folks at Roxxon bring you a special educational story about gamma fracking! The late Logan is mourned! Deadpool takes on Omega Red, goes tomb raiding with Shiklah and faces every last vengeance-seeking terrorist of Ultimatum! Learn what Wade was up to while wielding the Infinity Gauntlet! And as the last days of the Marvel Universe draw near, it’s finally time for Deadpool to die…but what fate awaits his widow Shiklah on Battleworld?
Dr. William Duggan shows how to reconcile analytical and intuitive methods of decisionmaking, by drawing on recent scientific research that brings the two together. He applies this new research to the Army's core methods of analytical decisionmaking as found in FM 5-0, Army Planning and Orders Production. The result is "strategic intuition," which bears remarkable resemblance to von Clausewitz's idea of coup d'oeil in his classic work, On War. Dr. Duggan's study provides a theoretical overview of strategic intuition and practical suggestions for amending FM 5-0 to take it into account.
Gerry Duggan continues to collide the worlds of Iron Man and the X-Men! With the X-Men facing extermination at the hands of Orchis and their Stark Sentinels, Iron Man - now married to Emma Frost - is desperate to make things right. To do that, he'll need more than an armor - he'll need an army. But who will answer the call? And can they possibly pull off every element of his impossible plan? As D-Day approaches, Iron Man will face his new nemesis, Feilong. Get ready for the biggest clash of armor you've ever seen! But will even an unlikely alliance between Iron Man and Magneto be enough to take down every Sentinel on Earth? Featuring Ironheart and War Machine! And when the war with Orchis is over, what does the future hold for Tony and Emma? Collecting INVINCIBLE IRON MAN (2022) #13-20.
Eismann is world known for her talent as a Photoshop expert and photographer, but above all she's considered one of the best teachers her field has ever seen. In this book she uses the tutorial approach that made her two previous Photoshop books bestsellers to take photographers beyond quick tips and gimmicky effects.
Collects Marauders (2019) #1-12. Ahoy, muties - the X-Men sail at dawn! A glorious new mutant era has begun on Krakoa, but some nations are preventing mutants from escaping to their promised homeland. Which is where Captain Kate Pryde and her seafaring allies come in! Funded by Emma Frost and the Hellfire Trading Company, Kate and her crew of Storm, Pyro, Bishop and Iceman sail the seven seas as the Marauders, rescuing mutants in need! But the real cutthroats are back home in the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle, where Sebastian Shaw has recruited a new Black Bishop to aid in his machinations against the Club's two queens. A life on the ocean waves involves clashes with the anti-mutant Verendi, the size-changing pest Yellowjacket and more! But when tragedy strikes the Marauders, Krakoa will be left reeling from an unthinkable - and perhaps insurmountable - death!
Collects Marauders #16-20 And #22-27, And King in Black: Marauders. Troubled waters for the Marauders! Double-dealing and backstabbing are the order of the day within the Hellfire Trading Company, but killing Kate Pryde crossed the line. Now the Black King must pay! And a resurrected Kate has some ideas about exactly how. The seafaring Marauders return to Madripoor to pay tribute to a fallen friend - but old enemies are being forged anew, and the team is about to face a nasty surprise! Meanwhile, Ororo is looking to the future - one that takes her far beyond the horizon. And as the Marauders point their bow to the stars, what threat awaits them out in the cosmos - and why has it sworn vengeance? Secrets, lies and hidden agendas unravel as the Marauders chart a course toward a new future for mutantkind!
Collects Marauders (2019) #16-20. The Marauders must navigate difficult waters ahead! Double-dealing and backstabbing are the order of the day in the Hellfire Trading Company, but killing Kate Pryde crossed the line. The Black King must pay! And a resurrected Kate has some ideas about exactly how. Meanwhile, Storm faces off against her old rival Callisto in a rematch that's become very personal! And the Marauders return to Madripoor to pay tribute to a fallen friend - but old enemies are being forged anew, and the team is about to face a nasty surprise! Ororo's eyes are pointed to the future - one that takes her off the seas and over the horizon. And it all culminates in the biggest event of the season! Prepare for the Hellfire Gala - a night of dinner, drinking, diplomacy and deceit!
The truth about parenting is that you don't have to get everything right and your family doesn't need to be perfect. Colleen Duggan learned those lessons through years of struggling with unrealistic expectations. In this frank and intimate story, Duggan explores the emotional and spiritual healing that needed to take place in her life in order to be the parent, spouse, and follower of Christ God created her to be. Sharing both funny parenting moments and difficult times of self-scrutiny, Duggan invites us to join her in experiencing God's healing mercy and shows how to allow that healing to rejuvenate our lives and revitalize our families. As a child, Duggan smoothed over the jagged edges of her difficult home life with good grades and perfect behavior. By the time Duggan was an adult, her drive to constantly be in control was her way of life. It was only when she began raising her family that she realized how damaging this compulsion was for both her and the people around her. That's when she began her faltering journey toward letting God be in control. In Good Enough Is Good Enough, Duggan shares her heartaches—learning her child has a genetic disorder that might lead to cancer; realizing that her drive to do and be everything for everyone strained her marriage; and struggling with feelings of worthlessness after leaving her job to become "just" a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom. She also shares parenting difficulties we've all faced—trying to keep her kids quiet during Mass; wondering whether she's giving them enough opportunities for growth; and balancing time spent on herself, her kids, and others. With each story, we feel the brokenness she tried to cover by being a "perfect" parent and the eventual realization that she needed to find healing. Through the saints, the Sacraments, and Catholic traditions and literature, Duggan found the Church a place where God's love and healing grace embraced her. She invites us to the same conclusion: whether we are dealing with everyday frustrations or life-changing tragedies, it is in the heart of the Catholic Church that we are finally free to let go of our facades in order to embrace our brokenness and find healing.
Collects Empyre: X-Men (2020) #1-4. Alien plants vs. mutant zombies! Plant people from outer space have come to Earth as part of the cosmic events of EMPYRE — but wouldn’t you know it, they happen to arrive just as millions of deceased mutants rise from the grave as undead creatures hungry for human flesh! What are the odds? And can even the X-Men handle two simultaneous crises? Aliens! Plant-men! Mutants! Zombies! Demons! Explosions! This one has it all — and then some! The X-Men return to the graveyard island of Genosha in a tale so crazy, it took the entire writing crew of the Dawn of X line to tackle it!
Innovation is a top priority for all kinds of organizations, of all sizes and shapes, throughout the world. But innovation doesn’t happen only at the executive level. People within an organization come up with great ideas that can propel the company forward. All too often, however, would-be innovators find that the organization is unreceptive to their new ideas. They are stymied by bureaucracy, power dynamics, or countless other barriers to innovation. They find themselves lost in a labyrinth that blocks them everywhere they turn. William Duggan—a leading expert on innovation and strategic thinking—offers a guide to navigating the maze from idea to implementation. He provides practical advice on communicating new ideas effectively, getting buy-in from others, winning allies, and overcoming resistance or outright opposition to innovation. Duggan focuses on the strategy and tactics of building support within the organization, exploring the crucial takeaways from research in psychology about how people react to new ideas. This book includes a series of interviews with successful corporate innovators as well as analysis of historical cases that combine lively storytelling with actionable insights. For anyone in an organization who has been frustrated with the lack of innovation, Corporate Innovator delivers an essential roadmap for going from idea to action.
Collecting Immortal Hulk: Defenders, Namor: Defenders, Doctor Strange: Defenders, Silver Surfer: Defenders And Defenders: The Best Defense. Doctor Strange! The Hulk! Namor, the Sub-Mariner! The Silver Surfer! An unsolvable murder. An aquatic doorway to nothingness. A wanderer at the end of time. And a cosmic train of planetary proportions. Four seemingly unrelated events that will require the powers and insights of the greatest non-team of all. Only they can connect the dots and challenge the strange power behind these disconnected happenings before all of reality pays the price! But Doctor Strange is dead? Namor has declared war on the surface world! The Surfer once more serves Galactus! And the Hulk is Immortal! Estranged and distressed, can these former allies come together in time to stave off a crisis of cosmic proportions? Dont call them a team call them the Defenders!
Collects Marauders (2019) #8, Wolverine (2020) #2-3, X-Force (2019) #7-8, Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1 (2020). Staggering stories of the Dawn of X! As the Marauders grapple with what they have lost, Storm and Emma Frost finally come to blows! Deep in Shi’ar space, the New Mutants cope with an intergalactic power struggle! Can they rescue Deathbird and root out a traitor to the throne? Then, silence please as Jean Grey and Emma Frost perform a psychic rescue. But who is their patient, and what has happened to them? And after recent traumas, can Domino and Colossus find the strength to heal themselves — or each other? Krakoa’s Resurrection Protocols have changed everything for mutantkind — but what does the Crucible mean for the X-Men’s souls? And Excalibur faces a hunt for the truth!
Collects Planet-Size X-Men #1, X-Corp #2, New Mutants (2019) #19, Wolverine (2020) #13 and S.W.O.R.D. (2020) #6. The Hellfire Gala is out of this world as the Reign of X evolves! Mutantkind has a homeland at last, but now they're claiming their own planet. It's time for fireworks, and the highlight of the show is the newly terraformed Mars! It even has its own S.W.O.R.D. station to protect it - but as "Planet Arakko" enters the galactic stage, who will be its queen? X-Corp has a board to staff - which means CXOs Monet and Angel must network on the dance floor, shaking hands and mending fences. The New Mutants are dressed up for getting down - but not everyone is on their best behavior, and someone may face their last dance! Meanwhile, Wolverine and X-Force keep the peace…with help from Deadpool?!
Collecting Infinity Countdown Prime, Infinity Countdown #1-5, Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock And Material From Free Comic Book Day 2018 (Amazing Spider-Man). The Infinity Stones. Individually, they grant their wielders great power. Together, they grant the power of a god. Once thought lost, the Infinity Stones have re-formed and are scattered throughout the universe. As their locations are discovered, forces converge for a battle that will send the universe down a dark path to the end! The ultimate race for power begins with the universes greatest heroes and villains vying for possession of the gigantic Power Stone! The Chitauri are in on the action, as are the Raptors, Novas and the Guardians of the Galaxy! But who holds the other Stones? And when Adam Warlock, former wielder of the Soul Stone, enters the fray, the stage is set for the Infinity Wars!
Exploring Operations Research with R shows how the R programming language can be a valuable tool – and way of thinking – which can be successfully applied to the field of operations research (OR). This approach is centred on the idea of the future OR professional as someone who can combine knowledge of key OR techniques (e.g., simulation, linear programming, data science, and network science) with an understanding of R, including tools for data representation, manipulation, and analysis. The core aim of the book is to provide a self-contained introduction to R (both Base R and the tidyverse) and show how this knowledge can be applied to a range of OR challenges in the domains of public health, infectious disease, and energy generation, and thus provide a platform to develop actionable insights to support decision making. Features Can serve as a primary textbook for a comprehensive course in R, with applications in OR Suitable for post-graduate students in OR and data science, with a focus on the computational perspective of OR The text will also be of interest to professional OR practitioners as part of their continuing professional development Linked to a Github repository including code, solutions, data sets, and other ancillary material
The first English language book to cover the full scope of modern Italy, from its official birth to today, "The Force of Destiny" is a brilliant and comprehensive study and a frightening example of how easily nation-building and nationalism can slip toward authoritarianism and war.
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