Master Keaton, Vol. 7

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421575964
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time! Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… When the wall that separated the East and West falls, the twentieth century comes to an end and brings radical changes to the world. During this turbulent time, Taichi Hiraga Keaton has difficulty finding a job in archaeology even though his long line of cases as an insurance investigator doesn’t seem to end. As he navigates through dangerous adventures, Keaton encounters some bittersweet lives…

Buster Keaton Remembered

Author: Eleanor Keaton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
In this unique illustrated survey of Keaton's career, Eleanor Keaton, his wife of 26 years, & film historian Jeffrey Vance provide a personal account of this icon of American cinema. - Tie in with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

20th Century Boys: The Perfect Edition, Vol. 6

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421599663
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa’s award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction! Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren’t for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world. “My father is the Friend?” Kanna asks as she confronts the grim truth. With a heart full of despair, it will take everything for Kanna to continue the fight against the Friends. Meanwhile, Koizumi and Sadakiyo manage to escape the pursuit of the Dream Navigators, but not for long. Can Kanna, caught in an emotional struggle between her fate and the future of the Earth, step forward and head to the rescue of Koizumi? As our heroes continue their fight against the Friends, longtime secrets are revealed and more of Kenji’s friends reunite. The war against the Friends has reached yet another crescendo…

Master Keaton, Vol. 4

Author: Naoki Urasawa
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421575933
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Taichi Hiraga Keaton is an insurance investigator educated in archaeology and trained in SAS survival combat who’s about to take on the world, one case at a time! Taichi Hiraga Keaton, the son of a Japanese zoologist and an English noblewoman, is an insurance investigator known for his successful and unorthodox methods of investigation. Educated in archaeology and a former member of the SAS, Master Keaton uses his knowledge and combat training to uncover buried secrets, thwart would-be villains, and pursue the truth… Taichi Hiraga Keaton’s dream is to devote his time to further studying archaeology. In reality, however, he is an ace investigator for the insurance organization Lloyd’s. A kindhearted man, Keaton has a life filled with danger and setbacks due to his job and calling.

Graphic Novels

Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440851360
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 758

Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

After the Berlin Wall

Author: K. Gerstenberger
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230337759
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Twenty years after its fall, the wall that divided Berlin and Germany presents a conceptual paradox: on one hand, Germans have sought to erase it completely; on the other, it haunts the imagination in complex and often surprising ways

Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 4

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1480318965
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 215

Book Description
(Vocal Collection). 37 songs, including: Bewitched * Children Will Listen * He Plays the Violin * He Was Too Good to Me * Home * I Could Be Happy with You * I Have Dreamed * I like Him * I Wonder What Became of Me * It's a Most Unusual Day * A Lovely Night * On the Steps of the Palace * One Boy (Girl) * The Song Is You * Speak Low * We Kiss in a Shadow * Why Do I Love You? * Why Was I Born? * and more. There are no song duplications from any of the previous volumes. All songs are written in the original keys, in authentic voice with piano accompaniment. Also includes a Foreword, and an extensive section of show facts and plot notes about the shows.

Giant Robot

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alternative rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 754

Book Description

Video Source Book

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781414406299
Category : Video recordings
Languages : en
Pages : 1424

Book Description
A guide to programs currently available on video in the areas of movies/entertainment, general interest/education, sports/recreation, fine arts, health/science, business/industry, children/juvenile, how-to/instruction.

American Kennel Club Stud Book

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description