Highlights the life and accomplishments of the American swimmer who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, breaking the record of most gold medals won at a single Olympics.
Michael Phelps began swimming when he was seven years old. By the time he was 24, he had won 14 Olympic gold medals and shattered more than 30 world records. His performances in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics have turned him into an international superstar. Will he achieve new personal bests in the years to come? The world waits to find out....
The ceaseless struggle between Law and Chaos that has raged across all 15 planes of reality is nearing its bloody conclusion. Now Corum, the Prince in the Scarlet Robe, must unite the other incarnations, Elric and Erekose, and travel to the last five planes of Earth to defeat the Chaos Lord and King of the Sword, Mabelode the Faceless. At stake, the very forces of existence and the chance for Corum to exact revenge against Glandyth-a-Krae, the man who slaughtered his family. Adapted from Michael Moorcock’s novel by Mike Baron and Mark Shainblum and drawn by Butch Guice, Jill Thompson, Ken Hooper and Kelley Jones, this collection also features an introduction from the writer Mark Shainblum, and brings the first Corum trilogy to an end. “I would recommend Chronicles of Corum to anyone who enjoys solid adventure fantasy.” – Nerdly “Superbly adapted… exquisitely illustrated… Michael Moorcock once again weaves a stunning blend of magic, heroism, and wonder for a whole new generation of appreciative readers.” – Midwest Book Review
“I do not know how to kill.” “Then you must learn. You must learn.” Michael Moorcock’s powerful, award-winning fantasy begins. Prince Corum Jhaelen (“the Prince in the Scarlet Robe”) embarks on an epic journey of fate and vengeance through all 15 plans of Earth, even to the very center of Time – the still, blue city of Tanelorn. Corum, a reluctant champion, must confront the Gods of Chaos in order to save the world he treasures and the woman he loves. Hellboy creator and artist, Mike Mignola and Eisner award-winning writer Mike Baron bring Michael Moorcock’s timeless story of order versus chaos to vivid life. Acclaimed writer Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Superman) contributes an exclusive introduction. “Part horror, part adventure and all imagination. This is terrific work and highly recommended.” – Comic of the Day “Unforgettable action and intrigue… a must read for fans of science fiction, sorcery, and sword and sorcery epics.” – Comics Bulletin
An adventure is an exciting and unusual experience that usually teaches you some kind of lesson. The adventure you are about to embark on is about a boy named Michael and his blanket, Threads. You are probably asking yourself, What is so important about this blanket? IT'S MAGICAL! Join Michael and Threads as they go on an adventure. Along the way, you will meet new friends, learn new things, and even maybe find treasure. Are you ready to join them? Get ready to go on a journey under the deep blue sea. Be careful, and remember, if you need help, just call out for Threads, and he will be there! 1
THE ISOLATED ART OF MICHAEL LEE FORD Is a fascinating look at the world through the mind's eye of a man serving 35 years in a Texas prison for a 1989 robbery. Confined to his cell 23 hours a day, he creates art to avoid madness. Featured in the 1999 documentary OUTSIDE THE LINES by Blue Rhino Pictures, and profiled in such magazines as Juxtapoz, Tattoo Savage, Flash, In The Wind, and many others, he even participated in The Living Dead Doll Art Show. Now, for the first time, his drawing have been collected and presented to the public. Peer into his mind...if you dare!
Fans first got to know the spectacular art style of Michael Golden in the 1970s, when his interpretation of Batman and other Gotham City heroes first hit comics. Now DC collects his stories from the pages of Batman Family #15-20, Batman #295 #303, DC Special Series #15, Detective Comics #482, Batman Special #1 and Batman: Gotham Knights #22, plus numerous covers.
The #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer with dreams of making it big--as well as for fans of Mike Lupica's other New York Times bestsellers Travel Team, The Big Field, The Underdogs, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Game Changers series, this cheer-worthy baseball story shows that when the game knocks you down, champions stand tall.
How do individuals, who are part of a community, respond to the stranger as a stranger: i.e. without simply positioning this outsider in opposition to the community in which they are located? How may individuals receive something unknown and therefore surprising into their world without compromising it by identifying it in the terms of that world? In this study, Mike Marais traces the various ways in which Coetzee's fiction, from Dusklands through to Slow Man, repeatedly poses such questions of hospitality. It is shown that the form of ethical action staged in Coetzee's writing is grounded not in the individual's willed and rational achievement, but in his or her invasion and possession by the strangeness of the stranger. This ethic of hospitality, Marais argues, has a strong aesthetic dimension: for Coetzee, the writer is inspired to write by being acted upon by a force from beyond the phenomenal world. The writer is a secretary of the invisible. She or he is responsible to and for the invisible. Marais maintains that this understanding of writing as an involuntary response to that which exceeds history is evident from the first in Coetzee's fiction. In readings of the novels of the apartheid era, he traces this writer's rueful, ironic awareness of the limited, even incidental, form of political engagement that may emanate from such an aesthetic. He then goes on to argue that if it is the writer's obligation to render visible the invisible, writing must be a task that can never be completed. What is more, such writing is thus bound to be iterative in form. With this in mind, he traces the structural similarities between Coetzee's writing of the apartheid period and his post-apartheid and Australian writing, arguing that the later texts are self-reflexively aware of their endlessly repetitive nature. These contentions are developed incrementally through close readings of the individual novels that focus on recurring metaphors of hospitality - visitor, the stranger, the house, the castaway, the invisible, the dream, and the child.
Protect Your Systems with Proven IT Auditing Strategies "A must-have for auditors and IT professionals." -Doug Dexter, CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, Audit Team Lead, Cisco Systems, Inc. Plan for and manage an effective IT audit program using the in-depth information contained in this comprehensive resource. Written by experienced IT audit and security professionals, IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets covers the latest auditing tools alongside real-world examples, ready-to-use checklists, and valuable templates. Inside, you'll learn how to analyze Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems; secure databases; examine wireless networks and devices; and audit applications. Plus, you'll get up-to-date information on legal standards and practices, privacy and ethical issues, and the CobiT standard. Build and maintain an IT audit function with maximum effectiveness and value Implement best practice IT audit processes and controls Analyze UNIX-, Linux-, and Windows-based operating systems Audit network routers, switches, firewalls, WLANs, and mobile devices Evaluate entity-level controls, data centers, and disaster recovery plans Examine Web servers, platforms, and applications for vulnerabilities Review databases for critical controls Use the COSO, CobiT, ITIL, ISO, and NSA INFOSEC methodologies Implement sound risk analysis and risk management practices Drill down into applications to find potential control weaknesses
An intimate, behind-the-curtains tour of the sets, costumes, spacecraft, alien planets, creatures, weapons, and gadgets used to create the stunning world of Doctor Who. From distant galaxies in the far-flung future, to ancient history on the planet Earth, Doctor Who is unique for the breadth of imaginative possibilities it offers the artists charged with bringing each episode to life. Mining the depths of the BBC archives, Stephen Nicholas and Mike Tucker have compiled this breathtaking collection of rare and never-before-published images that are interwoven with fascinating insights from the show’s writers. Showcasing the work of Doctor Who’s remarkable designers, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds pays tribute to the care and attention to detail essential to creating the look of the show, from the characters themselves—including recurring villains like the Daleks or the Cybermen—to the smallest hand prop featured in the briefest of scenes, to the TARDIS console room and other regularly used sets. Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds explores how the art department works together with costumers and make-up and special effects artists to produce a coherent look for a diverse range of alien worlds; reveals how the artists’ relationship with the computer graphics department allows them to create locations far grander than possible in the real world; and shows how today’s creative artists have built upon the designs produced by their predecessors—the pioneers of the program’s “classic” era whose legacy has delighted audiences since 1963. Divided thematically, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds examines the history of the program and its art and set design, and highlights how various re-occurring designs have evolved over time. Chock full of surprising, illuminating, and fascinating information, photographs, and trivia, Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds is essential for every Whovian, whether you're an established fan or are new to the show.
The only book to cover and compare Oracle's online analytic processing products With the acquisition of Hyperion Systems in 2007, Oracle finds itself owning the two most capable OLAP products on the market--Essbase and the OLAP Option to the Oracle Database. Written by the most knowledgeable experts on both Essbase and Oracle OLAP, this Oracle Press guide explains how these products are similar and how they differ. Oracle Essbase & Oracle OLAP will help you architect the Oracle OLAP product that is most appropriate for your application, and build, tune, and maintain OLAP solutions.
In the book his fans have been clamoring for, the controversial national radio host speaks out on liberalism, grassroots politics, and the control of America in a polemic that is sure to raise liberal hackles.
Take two outsized egos (Bill Parcells and Jerry Jones) and a highly visible sports franchise (the Dallas Cowboys) and set them in the Lone Star State for this outrageous insider's look at pro football.
James Dobson, Chuck Colson, Zig Ziglar, Michael Chang, Bill Bright, Rebecca St. James, and others offer stories of God's power to dramatically transform the lives of everyday people.
From the "New York Times" bestselling author comes this "hilarious satire of the NBA" ("The Orlando Sentinel"). When Dee Gerard becomes the first women ever to play in the NBA, she soon finds herself hounded by the media, calculating owners, and her own spoiled teammates. To make history, Dee must keep her cool on the court--and beat them all at their own games off the court.
From award-winning journalist Mike McAlary comes an unforgettable account of the worst case of police corruption to rock New York since Frank Serpico testified before the Knapp Commission in 1972. McAlary tells the compelling story of a rare, untainted police officer named Det. Sgt. Joseph Trimboli--a man willing to sacrifice everything to put a rogue cop away. Photo insert.
Discover the wealth of information available through the Lycos service, including access to exclusive information from Lycos' partners and affiliates. Author Mike Miller provides an inexpensive, compact, easy-to-follow introduction to the Internet using the Lycos Portal Service.
The surge in the market for Corgi die-cast collectible toys has caused a demand for accurate, updated information on them - with Collecting Corgi Toys, readers will find everything they're looking for. This reference documents the history of the company and the evolution of its products from 1956 to 1984, and provides essential data and pricing for every toy produced in that time.Over 600 listings for toys and full sets include catalog number, year of introduction, last year produced, colors, identification notes, and current market value in British Pounds and U.S. Dollars. Corgi fans will find all their favorites inside, including racecars, service vehicles, military models, film and TV models, special models and much more. Nearly 150 full-color photos detail the most rare Corgi toys and sets on the market.·
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