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Superhero Instruction Manual
by Kristy DempseyAnyone can be a superhero and this guidebook will show you how! Just follow six easy steps and you&’ll be saving the world in no time. Join an aspiring hero as he selects a secret identity, chooses a power, and much, much more. But be warned: it isn&’t easy being super. And sometimes the greatest acts of heroism need a helping hand to get off the ground. Kristy Dempsey&’s rollicking text, coupled with Mark Fearing&’s expressive, cartoon-style illustrations will have readers laughing all the way to infinity and beyond!
A Superhero Like You
by Dr. Ranj SinghA celebration of incredible key-workers by Dr Ranj, presenter of CBeebies series Get Well Soon, resident doctor on ITV's This Morning and front line NHS paediatrician.Lily knows exactly what she wants to be when she grows up: a superhero! But she's not interested in being a silly superhero. She doesn't want to wear her pants outside her trousers! Lily wants to be a REAL superhero: the kind who helps people and makes the world a better place.Join Lily as she meets the extraordinary superheroes all around us, from doctors, teachers and air ambulance paramedics to scientists, recycling truck drivers and carers. Discover the amazing work these real-life heroes do using their incredible superpowers of kindness, care and love.This uplifting picture book celebrates key-workers, and shows little readers that we all have the potential within us to be superheroes.
Superhero Panda
by Sandra TrewIn the huge, endless space, where stars twinkle like fairy lights and galaxies look like colourful paintings, there’s a special hero called Superhero Panda. She’s a brave and cool black girl, wearing a shiny red cape and her job is to help kids in trouble across the planets. She isn’t like other heroes. She grew up in cities floating in the sky among the stars and discovered she had special powers there. She’s super strong from playing among the asteroids, fast from zipping around planets! When she hears that children are in trouble far away in space, Superhero Panda rushes to help. Guided by the twinkling stars and her big heart, she travels through space to rescue them from bad guys and fierce creatures.
Superhero Playbook: Lessons in Life from Your Favorite Superheroes
by Randall LotowyczDo you want to be a great leader like Black Panther, or perhaps a great warrior striving for peace like Wonder Woman? You can be that and much more without even having the superpowers of Captain Marvel or Spider-Man. Remember: What makes you different makes you great. You are more than your mistakes. Protect those who need it. Take care of the planet. And, above all, love and respect yourself. Each of the 20 lessons is taught by a familiar character and showcased in lively full-color illustration. Whether you want to be a role model like Superman, control your emotions like Hulk, or stand up to bullies like Captain America, this book is for you. Be you, be better, and learn these life lessons from your favorite superheroes.
Superhero Street: a Storey Street novel (A Storey Street novel #2)
by Phil Earle'A laugh-out-loud read full of capes and japes! If you like Superheroes this is right down your Street!' - Danny Wallace, presenter and bestselling author. Illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted artist, Sara Ogilvie, this is the second book in Demolition Dad author Phil Earle's children's series, Storey Street. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Liz Pichon and David Walliams, each book in this laugh-out-loud series focuses on a different neighbour.Mouse is desperate to be a superhero. To find that power that will make him stand out in the crowd. But his every attempt ends in failure. He can't even get any attention at home as his five brothers (triplets AND twins) take every second of mum and dad's attention. When mum foils a bank robbery while on duty as a lollipop lady, she and Mouse are lauded as superheroes. Joining forces with Mouse are The Z List - a group of unlikely crime-fighters. But in their midst is a traitor hell-bent on revenge. Will Mouse be super enough to spot this danger, and is he brave enough to do anything about it?(P) Orion Children's Books 2017
Superhero Therapy: A Hero's Journey through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
by Dr Janina ScarletDid you ever want to become a Superhero? Did you ever wish you could get magical powers or travel through the universe, across time and space? This dynamic new self-help book is designed to help heroes who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, shame and trauma. Written by Dr. Janina Scarlet, the leading advocate of superhero therapy, a new technique that helps you to recover from common psychological and emotional problems by showing your concerns are mirrored in the stories of extraordinary superheroes from fiction. The book takes you through the core concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which will better arm you to face the challenges of your superhero quest.Illustrated by talented comic book artist Wellinton Alves, this book tells the tale of a group of troubled heroes enlisted at the Superhero Training Academy (inspired both by fictional characters and real-life people who have benefited from this therapy), learning to overcome their problems using the techniques of ACT. This will appeal to readers with a geeky side to their nature, or anyone just seeking to find their inner superhero.
Superheroes!: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture
by Laurence MaslonSuperman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, the Avengers, the X-Men, Watchmen, and more: the companion volume to the PBS documentary series of the same name that tells the story of the superhero in American popular culture. Together again for the first time, here come the greatest comic book superheroes ever assembled between two covers: down from the heavens--Superman and the Mighty Thor--or swinging over rooftops--the Batman and Spider-Man; star-spangled, like Captain America and Wonder Woman, or clad in darkness, like the Shadow and Spawn; facing down super-villains on their own, like the Flash and the Punisher or gathered together in a team of champions, like the Avengers and the X-Men! Based on the three-part PBS documentary series Superheroes, this companion volume chronicles the never-ending battle of the comic book industry, its greatest creators, and its greatest creations. Covering the effect of superheroes on American culture--in print, on film and television, and in digital media--and the effect of American culture on its superheroes, Superheroes: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture appeals to readers of all ages, from the casual observer of the phenomenon to the most exacting fan of the genre. Drawing from more than 50 new interviews conducted expressly for Superheroes!--creators from Stan Lee to Grant Morrison, commentators from Michael Chabon to Jules Feiffer, actors from Adam West to Lynda Carter, and filmmakers such as Zach Snyder--this is an up-to-the-minute narrative history of the superhero, from the comic strip adventurers of the Great Depression, up to the blockbuster CGI movie superstars of the 21st Century. Featuring more than 500 full-color comic book panels, covers, sketches, photographs of both essential and rare artwork, Superheroes is the definitive story of this powerful presence in pop culture.From the Hardcover edition.
Superheroes
by John Varley Ricia MainhardtThese are not the superheroes you know from comics. But, if they actually exist they are some of the superest, heroicest people on the planet, sort of, if they exist, or something like that. Well, at least they are written by some of the best writers in science fiction, fantasy, action and comics.
Superheroes and Excess: A Philosophical Adventure (Routledge Advances in Comics Studies)
by Jamie BrassettFinding the superhero genre in need of further investigation from philosophical standpoints that value excess as a creative drive, rather than denigrate it as a problem to be resolved, this book opens up discussions that highlight different approaches to ‘the creative excess of being’ as expressed through the genre. While superheroes are an everyday, culturally dominant phenomena, philosophical methods and investigations have a reputation for lofty superiority. Across thirteen chapters, this book facilitates a collision between the superhero genre and the discipline of philosophy, resulting in a voyage of exploration where each illuminates the other. The contributions in this book range from new voices to recognized scholars, offering superhero studies a set of critical interventions that are unusual, conceptually diverse, theoretically grounded and varied in practice. These chapters consider ‘excessive’ traits of superheroes against schools of thought that have attempted to conceptualize and understand excess by analysing texts and figures across a variety of mediums, such as The Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Vision, Logan, Black Panther and Super Hero Girls. With its unique approach to the superhero genre, this book will be an invaluable read for students and scholars working on comic studies, transmedia studies, cultural studies, popular culture, and superhero studies.
Superheroes Anonymous (Superheroes Anonymous #1)
by Lexie DunneEverybody in Chicago has a "superhero sighting" story. So when a villain attacks editorial assistant Gail Godwin and she's rescued by superhero Blaze, it's a great story, and nothing more. Until it happens again. And again. Now the media has dubbed her Hostage Girl, nobody remembers her real name, and people are convinced that Blaze is just her boyfriend, Jeremy, in disguise.Gail's not so sure. All she knows is that when both Jeremy and Blaze leave town in the same week, she's probably doomed. Who will save her now?Yet, miraculously, the villains lose interest. Gail is able to return to her life … until she wakes up strapped to a metal table by a mad scientist who hasn't read the news. After escaping—now more than human herself—she's drawn into a secret underground world of superheroes. She'll have to come to terms with her powers (and weaknesses) to make it in the new society, and it's not easy. After all, there's a new villain on the rise, and she has her sights set on the one and only Hostage Girl.
Superheroes Don't Get Scared
by Kate ThompsonA bright and fun superhero story that normalizes fear and celebrates the potential in all of us to be brave and bold.Maisie dreams of being a superhero because they never get scared--right? But when she learns that even the biggest superheroes feel afraid sometimes, she realizes that it's perfectly ok to be fearful, and that you can still be brave, too. Perfect for kids who love Superman, Spider-Man, the Black Panther, and Wonder Woman--and also for kids who just need a reminder of how strong they are inside.
The Superheroes Union: Dynama
by Ruth DiazWhat if your evil ex really was evil?TJ Gutierrez used to be a superhero. But after the birth of her twins seven years ago, she hung up the yellow spandex. Until the day her archenemy and ex-husband, Singularity, breaks out of prison. When it becomes clear he's after the kids, she's forced to call the nanny helpline-and once again become...Dynama!Annmarie Smith doesn't have a superpower. She saves the world by keeping kids safe while their parents fight evil.She temporarily moves in with TJ, and the way the magnetic mama puts family first captures Annmarie's respect, and maybe her heart-even though she knows better than to fall for a superhero. Still, it's hard to resist their wicked chemistry. Kapow!But they can only hide from the world for so long. When Singularity's quest for custody puts the kids' lives in danger, can the two women conquer the evil villain and save TJ's family-all before their first date?34,000 words
El superhombre de masas
by Umberto Eco«Creo que se puede afirmar que la pretendida superhumanidad de Nietzsche tiene por origen y modelo doctrinal, no a Zaratustra, sino al conde de Montecristo de Dumas.» Eco parte de esta afirmación de Gramsci para estudiar a los superhombres de las novelas populares, de Rocambole a Montecristo, de Arsène Lupin a James Bond, de Tarzán a Superman, sin olvidar a Rodolphe de Gerolstein, el príncipe de Los misterios de París. ¿Por qué y cómo se leen las novelas folletinescas? ¿Qué mecanismos entran en juego en su estructura narrativa? ¿Cómo funciona la ideología de la consolación (el héroe consuela al lector de no ser un superhombre)? Estas son algunas de las preguntas que se plantea Umberto Eco en esta recopilación de ensayos magistrales.«No es solo un punto de referencia imprescindible a la hora de enfrentarse al vasto mundo de la literatura popular, es también una delicia por su chispeante estilo.»Joaquín Marco, ABC
Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom, Book #6)
by Garth NixEven as he grows stronger and closer to discovering the secret of his identity, Arthur must face further dangers and conflicts as he struggles to attain the Sixth Key from the powerful Saturday.
Superior Saturday: Superior Saturday (The Keys to the Kingdom #6)
by Garth NixThe penultimate book in Garth Nix's masterpiece series!The penultimate book in Garth Nix's masterpiece series!The secret of his own identity.The identity of The Architect.The complete Will of the House.The fulfillment of his fate.Arthur Penhaligon is getting closer and closer to these things... but not without risks, conflict, and adventure.
Superluminal: A Novel of Interplanetary Civil War
by Tony DanielA sci-fantasy with “an awesomely weird yet logical future . . . Utterly fascinating. . . . This is one entrancing web from which escape is hardly desirable.” —Washington Post Book WorldThe future is at war for the soul of humankind . . . It is a time when civilization has extended itself far into the outer reaches of the solar system, and in doing so has developed into something remarkable. But humanity's progeny—the nanotechnological artificial intelligences called “free converts”—face extermination at the hands of the tyrant Amés and his invincible armies, and once the Napoleonesque Director develops superluminal flight, his “Final Solution” will be all but assured.But hope remains alive in the outer system. From the fleeing refugees of a dozen moons and asteroids, General Roger Sherman has amassed an effective and adaptable military force, already forged into a formidable weapon in the fires of battle.However, time is a commodity the courageous Federal Army lacks, as total war erupts between the vast cloudships of the outer system and the deadly armada of the Met, a glorious and terrible conflict that will rage among the stars . . . and within the hearts and minds of every human being.“Spectacular.” —Publishers Weekly“Gripping.” —Booklist
Superluminal
by Vonda N. McIntyreA novel of star-crossed love from the New York Times–bestselling author of Nebula and Hugo Award–winning novel Dreamsnake. In a future where space travel moves at faster-than-light speed, starship crews can only survive transit if drugged nearly to death. Then there are those like Laenea Trevelyan, who want to become pilots so badly they will go through years of training and major surgery to free themselves of biological rhythms. But though they become literally heartless, their emotions are just as human as before. Laenea discovers this herself when she immediately falls for crewman Radu Dracul upon her early release—some might say escape—from the hospital after her procedure. She is not unknown to Radu; Laenea was the first offworlder he ever saw when she and her crew delivered a vaccine for the cryptovirus that decimated his family and his planet. However, their intense attraction cannot last. Laenea&’s modifications will not survive in close proximity to Radu&’s biorhythms, which are too strong to allow him to become a pilot. But even in the vastness of space, where ships and hearts can be lost, fate—and danger—can have a hand in bringing two people together again . . . &“Smoothly told . . . with the sturdy character conflicts snugly worked into the hyperspace-navigation backdrop.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Supermami
by Care Santos¿Han pasado siglos desde que leíste un libro de un tirón por última vez?¿Y que no pisas un cine?¿Has vuelto a tener hora de vuelta a casa y te la marca la canguro?¿A veces te cuesta recordar cómo era tu vida antes de convertirte en mamá?¿Te pones como una fiera cada vez que alguien pretende darte a elegir entre ser una buena madre o una eficiente profesional?¿Adoras a tus pequeños pero cuando al fin se duermen te entran ganas de dar saltos de alegría?Si has respondido de forma afirmativa a estas preguntas, enhorabuena, eres una Supermami. ¡Bienvenida al club! Y ahora tenemos dos noticias para ti. La mala es que este libro no te cambiará la vida, pero la buena es que somos muchas las que nos encontramos en tu misma situación. Por eso, podríamos haber incluido en el libro una capa de superheroína de regalo, pero hemos preferido ofrecerte un montón de consejos prácticos de la mano de Supermamis que han pasado por la misma situación que tú. ¡Que la fuerza te acompañe!
Superman! (Little Golden Book)
by Ethen Beavers Billy WrecksBoys ages 2-5 will learn all about Superman's incredible powers such as flight, super strength, and heat vision. With the help of Batman and the DC Super Friends, Superman always saves the day! This Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's greatest super hero--the Man of Steel.
Superman: Dawnbreaker (DC Icons Series)
by Matt de la PeñaThe blockbuster DC Icons series that began with Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman, Marie Lu's Batman, and Sarah J. Maas's Catwoman continues with the story of the world's first super hero--SUPERMAN--from award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author MATT DE LA PEÑA. <p><p> When the dawn breaks, a hero rises.His power is beyond imagining.Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger--better--than everyone around him. But he wasn't raised to show off, and drawing attention to himself could be dangerous. Plus, it's not like he's earned his powers . . . yet. <p> But power comes with a price.Lately it's difficult to hold back and keep his heroics in the shadows. When Clark follows the sound of a girl crying, he comes across Gloria Alvarez and discovers a dark secret lurking in Smallville. Turns out, Clark's not the only one hiding something. Teaming up with his best friend, Lana Lang, he throws himself into the pursuit of the truth. What evil lies below the surface of his small town? And what will it cost Clark to learn about his past as he steps into the light to become the future Man of Steel? Because before he can save the world, he must save Smallville.
Superman! (Little Golden Book)
by Billy WrecksBoys ages 2-5 will learn all about Superman's incredible powers such as flight, super strength, and heat vision. With the help of Batman and the DC Super Friends, Superman always saves the day! This Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's greatest super hero—the Man of Steel. This ebook contains Read & Listen audio narration.
Superman and Comic Book Brand Continuity (Routledge Advances in Comics Studies)
by Phillip BevinSuperman and Comic Book Brand Continuity traces the development of comic book continuity through the case study of Superman, examining the character’s own evolution across several media, including comics, radio, television, and film. Superman’s relationship with continuity illustrates a key feature of the way in which people in western societies construct stories about themselves. In this respect, the book is a study of narrative and how comic book continuity reflects the way that, in wider western post-enlightenment culture, storytelling shapes the common sense and received wisdoms that influence how we perceive "reality." The scope of the analysis extends from Superman’s creation in the late 1930s to the recent films Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), as well as the current comic book reboot Rebirth (2016).
Superman and the Apokolips Attack (DC Super Hero Adventures)
by Ivan CohenAfter Parademons strike Metropolis, Superman heads to Apokolips to cut off any future attacks. But has the Man of Steel walked right into a trap? Mister Miracle and Big Barda think so, but they can't just leave Earth defenseless to warn him. Luckily, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are up for the challenge. Soon they join Superman in a bid to spur a rebellion against the ruler of Apokolips. Can their combined might defeat the devious Darkseid? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!
Superman and the Big Bounty (DC Super Hero Adventures)
by Michael Anthony SteeleWhen a mechanical menace attacks Metropolis, Superman learns it was created by the Mechanic. Turns out the alien has a price on his head and needs the Man of Steel’s help. The legendary intergalactic bounty hunter, Lobo, is hot on the Mechanic’s tail and will stop at nothing to capture him. Can Superman put a lid on Lobo and save the Mechanic from whomever wants him bagged? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!
Superman and the Rumpelstiltskin Ruse (DC Super Hero Fairy Tales)
by Sarah Hines StephensThe trickster Mr. Mxyzptlk is partnering with Lex Luthor in a new scheme to take down Superman. After responding to a fake alarm, the Man of Steel is caught in a red kryptonite cage and must meet Luthor’s demand to crush a mountain of coal into diamonds. But with the kryptonite zapping Superman’s strength, the task is impossible. That’s when a disguised Mxy appears with a deal. He’ll help . . . if the Super Hero gives up a super ability. Will Superman discover who he's truly dealing with before losing all his powers for good? In this twisted retelling, DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains collide with the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale to create an action-packed chapter book for kids!