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Battle Action volume 2
Garth Ennis, John Wagner, Rob Williams, Dan Abnett, Torunn Gronbekk; Artworks by …
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Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) returns to Battle Action and
brings a roster of writers and artists to help him resurrect
characters from the classic UK comics Battle and Action. From air
ace Johnny Red to the daring Nina Petrova, and from lethal British
agent Dredger to the louche Major Eazy. In total this collection
includes 12 action-packed stories from some of the most popular
writers in modern comics; John Wagner (Judge Dredd), Torunn
Grønbekk (Thor, Star Wars), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and Dan
Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy), and features art by some of the
most in-demand comic artists including Chris Burnham (Doom Patrol,
Batman) and John Higgins (Watchmen, Dreadnoughts). This collection
brings you blazing Battle Action on every page!
From saloons and tamale vendors to greasy spoons and neon-lit
drive-ins, Sacramento natives Maryellen Burns and Keith Burns trace
the trends of California's capital city through 150 years of dining
out. Share in the delicious anecdotes and recipes gathered from
restaurant owners, employees and patrons as they recall
Sacramento's favorite places to eat--a century of Hangtown Fry
served at the Saddle Rock, crispy won ton dunked in red sauce at
the Hong Kong Cafe, pineapple spare ribs with Mai Tais at
Maleville's Coral Reef and burgers and sundaes devoured at Stan's
Drive-In. Savor these stories of the ambiance, the service and the
grub that created lasting memories and drew crowds, decade after
decade, to Sacramento's iconic restaurants.
Two of the greatest British comics of all time join forces- and
bring you seven new stories of blazing Battle Action! Writer Garth
Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) presents his own take on the classic
characters of Battle and Action. Ace fighter pilot Johnny Red
battles Skreamer of the Stukas on the nightmarish Russian front.
Veteran leader The Sarge and his section face hell in the brutal
Italian campaign. Wheeler-dealer Crazy Keller drives for his life
as World War Two comes to its bloody conclusion. Lethal British
agent Dredger doles out justice- of a kind- on the streets of 1980s
London. All these and more in this high-octane collection of
fantastic new combat strips, featuring scripts by Ennis and art by
some of the biggest names in modern comics, including Kevin O'Neill
(Nemesis The Warlock, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Chris
Burnham (Batman) and John Higgins (Watchmen, Dreadnoughts). Get
your front-row seats to the front line, as only the legendary
Battle Action can deliver!
Pre-order the story of the Second World War brought to life in full
colour by renowned historian James Holland and award-winning artist
Keith Burns. Spanning six years between 1939 and 1945 and costing
the lives of over 60 million people, the Second World War was the
greatest conflict in human history. While 300 million people saw
combat around the globe, total war left no human life unaffected
and would change the world forever. From the great cities of Europe
to the jungles of Burma, and from to the deserts of North Africa to
the remote islands of the South Pacific and the freezing waters of
the Arctic, war touched every continent and ocean on the planet.
And from the Blitzkrieg to the atom bomb, the fighting fuelled new
technological development on land, at sea and in the air at a
ferocious pace. Our future was forged by war. Combining compelling
personal stories with a clear and accessible appreciation of the
strategic and operational battle for supremacy between the Allies
and the Axis powers, bestselling historian James Holland weaves an
irresistible narrative, while over 250 illustrations by acclaimed
artist Keith Burns, commissioned specially for the project, bring
events in The Second World War: An Illustrated History to life with
stunning drama and dynamism. Over five years in the making, their
groundbreaking collaboration has produced a unique and
unforgettable account of the most extraordinary events the world
has ever seen.
Accessible, concise, and self-contained, this book offers an
outstanding introduction to three related subjects: differential
geometry, differential topology, and dynamical systems. Topics of
special interest addressed in the book include Brouwer's fixed
point theorem, Morse Theory, and the geodesic flow. Smooth
manifolds, Riemannian metrics, affine connections, the curvature
tensor, differential forms, and integration on manifolds provide
the foundation for many applications in dynamical systems and
mechanics. The authors also discuss the Gauss-Bonnet theorem and
its implications in non-Euclidean geometry models. The differential
topology aspect of the book centers on classical, transversality
theory, Sard's theorem, intersection theory, and fixed-point
theorems. The construction of the de Rham cohomology builds further
arguments for the strong connection between the differential
structure and the topological structure. It also furnishes some of
the tools necessary for a complete understanding of the Morse
theory. These discussions are followed by an introduction to the
theory of hyperbolic systems, with emphasis on the quintessential
role of the geodesic flow. The integration of geometric theory,
topological theory, and concrete applications to dynamical systems
set this book apart. With clean, clear prose and effective
examples, the authors' intuitive approach creates a treatment that
is comprehensible to relative beginners, yet rigorous enough for
those with more background and experience in the field.
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - Why did the Allies
attack on D-Day? - How did the Allies pick Normandy as a target? -
What was Operation Overload, the second front against the Nazis?
JUNE 6 1944: D-Day was a deciding conflict in World War II. But the
invasion was not a straightforward attack. From feeding Nazi spies
false information on the attack, to developing new technology like
the Mulberry harbours, D-Day changed the course of the War for
good. THE LARGEST SEABORNE INVASION IN HISTORY Written by
historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, D-DAY 1944 is an
essential introduction to the naval invasion that began the
liberation of Western Europe from the Nazis.
UNDERSTAND AND EXPERIENCE THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY AERIAL EVER FOUGHT
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Battle of Britain is an
accessible, insightful and authoritative account of the most famous
aerial battle in history. Historian, author and broadcaster James
Holland draws on the latest research and interviews with
participants to bring colour, detail and a fresh perspective to the
story. Inside, you'll discover how tactics, organisation and new
technologies were brought to bear, about the different challenges
faced by both the RAF and the Luftwaffe, and, above all, the skill,
bravery and endurance of the airmen engaged in a contest that was
of critical importance to the outcome of the war. Written by the
leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields,
the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and
authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history
and culture. Other books currently available in the Ladybird Expert
series include: * Climate Change * Quantum Mechanics * Evolution *
Shackleton For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is
produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the
original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the
first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for
nearly forty years.
* PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW * - Why did the Allies decide to invade
Southern Italy? - How did the weather and Italian terrain
complicate the fighting? - How did General Mark Clark's Allied
Armies win the final battle? Discover the mounting conflict and
complex campaigns of the war in Italy. From Operation HUSKY to
Clark's final offensive, the Allied campaign tightened the noose
around Nazi Germany and saw the end of Italian Fascism, though it
was at a cost of high civilian casualty and destruction. AN EPIC OF
GRIT, DETERMINATION AND SACRIFICE Written by historian, author and
broadcaster James Holland and with immersive illustrations by Keith
Burns, THE WAR IN ITALY 1943-1945 is an accessible and enthralling
introduction to these critical battles and their impact on the
outcome of World War II
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Bomber War is an
accessible, insightful and authoritative introduction to the
airborne Allied fight against Nazi Germany. - How did aeroplane
technology change the theatre of war? - How did the Blitz affect
Britain's ability to fight? - How did the Allies finally triumph?
DISCOVER how the complex impact of bomber technology shaped the
outcome of World War II. From the Blitz to the Battle of the Ruhr,
the Bomber War transformed the state of warfare in the twentieth
century. GERMANY'S DEADLY TACTICS, THE ALLIES' BRUTAL VICTORY
Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland and with
immersive illustrations by Keith Burns, THE BOMBER WAR is an
accessible and enthralling introduction to these critical battles
and their impact on the outcome of World War II.
Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. ____________ Why was
North Africa such a key component in Britain's success over
Mussolini and his Italian Army? How did they blunt Italy's actions?
What challenges did they face? And what new technologies were
brought to bear? When fascist dictator Mussolini declared war
against Britain he was taking a huge risk . . . Italy lacked
natural resources, and Britain and France's wealth. He hoped to
create a new Roman Empire across the Mediterranean and into Africa.
And with Hitler and the Nazi's by his side he had a great chance of
doing so - but what was it that stopped him? Discover the answers
and more inside James Holland's The Desert War, the thrilling and
accessible account that explains what happened, who the key figures
were and the tactics, triumphs and failures on both sides . . .
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