David Hine - Böcker

As they count their losses following their battleagainst the Sphere of Power, The Marked explore their origins, following athread of tales starting with the rescue of Lovecraft from the mysteriousKah-Loh-Lu, back through history to the first woman to be marked with the powerof magic.Collects THE MARKED#6-10

This text book is a study of the contemporary Italian political system, analysing the party system, party organization, formal institutions of government (legislature, executive, judiciary, administration, sub-national government), and the impact of the European Community on the national political system. It covers the implementation of recent reforms at both national and local levels, and assesses the debate on wider consititutional reform proposals.

Beyond the Market: The European Union and National Social Policy considers the extent to which the European Union has impacted on the formation and content of social and environmental policy in the member states, focusing on the four larger members: Germany, France, the UK and Italy. The contributors use theory and empirical evidence to highlight the factors that influence the formation and content of social policy and why some states have been able to resist EU social policy initiatives successfully and maintain their autonomy.

Beyond the Market: The European Union and National Social Policy considers the extent to which the European Union has impacted on the formation and content of social and environmental policy in the member states, focusing on the four larger members: Germany, France, the UK and Italy. The contributors use theory and empirical evidence to highlight the factors that influence the formation and content of social policy and why some states have been able to resist EU social policy initiatives successfully and maintain their autonomy.

One of the most profound changes in British public life over the last twenty years has been the increasing concern with probity and standards. Some of that concern has been the product of scandals such as the cash for questions affair and the expenses scandal; some of it reflects the erosion of trust in politicians and in traditional approaches to government and administration. The book analyses the way new machinery and new rules have been put in place in different parts of the public sector as a protection against corruption and conflict of interest and as a spur to raising standards. It provides the first full-length treatment of the evolving integrity agenda in the United Kingdom. The book traces the impact of the Committee on Standards in Public Life which set out the Nolan principles in its first report in 1995 and examines how those principles have been applied in different sectors – Parliament, the executive, the civil service, local government and the devolved governments – and how they have been applied to the problems of party funding and lobbying. Finally, it assesses the changing level of support for the Committee’s mission and the impact of its work both on the quality of public life itself and on public confidence.

In a world where Reapers prey on the souls of theliving, imprisoning them in the shadow-land of Mortem, there is one last hopefor humanity. Her name is September Mourning. Half human, half Reaper, she takesthe souls of the wicked so the innocent can live again. September has joinedforces with a woman who was murdered and restored to life, and a young blindgirl who sees only the dead. Together, as The Trinity, they set out to fulfill aprophecy that will finally free all the lost souls who are trapped inMortem.Collects SEPTEMBER MOURNING#1-4

Two cultures clash on a planet both sidesbelieve is their Promised Land. The Rans are a peace-loving people. The Tayansare a race of warriors who are here to colonize and control. There are theSleeping Giants, who may be monsters or the gods of legend. Sonata is a youngwoman who will break all the rules to find her place in this world, andshe’s not about to let sleeping gods lie.

In this adaptation of the Jules Verne classic, set inthe year 2717, The Lighthouse is a supercomputer the size of a skyscraper thatguides space craft through a turbulent sea of wormholes. Maria Vasquez haschosen this isolated base to escape her troubled past, but now she and herglitchy nanny bot, Moses, are the only ones who can stop a crew of murderouspirates from seizing the most devastating weapons evercreated.COLLECTS JULES VERNE'S LIGHTHOUSE#1-5

TODD MCFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Now for the first time Issues 151-200 are collected in FULL Color. Some of these issues have never been collected before! SPAWN COMPENDIUM VOL. 4 presents the continued tales of Spawn, as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hell spawn. He settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity! Collects SPAWN #151-200

Additional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries and never-before-seen art, plus all the bonus material from the original collected editions. The absolute top tier of the SPAWN ORIGINS family of books! It doesn't get any better than this! Collects Spawn Issues #151 - 175

War rages on the Somme battlefield in France on July 1, 1916, with a new Hellspawn leading the dead. But the true battle is within Spawn himself, as he questions his morality. Wanda's fate hangs in the balance as Spawn grapples with his inner demons. Brace yourself for shocking revelations as Mammon executes deadly plans, trapping Al Simmons in Hell with no hope of escape. Collects Spawn Issues #179 - 184

This deluxe oversized and slipcase hardcover edition presents twenty-five previously released, sold-out issues of classic SPAWN stories in an all-new size and format.Additional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries and never-before-seen art, plus all the bonus material from the original collected editions. The absolute top tier of the SPAWN ORIGINS family of books! It doesn't get any better than this!Collects Spawn Issues #176 - 200

Featuring the critically acclaimed 3D comics from Brian Haberlin’s Anomaly studios together between two covers CAPTAINWONDER, THE MARKED, SONATA, HELLCOP and FASTER THAN LIGHT plus extras and as a one-time only bonus we’ll even tossin 3D GLASSES as part of the deal! Face it, friend, you’re livin’ right!

Spawn battles old adversaries, while Nyx seeks help from the Vodou community. Al Simmons struggles to recover lost memories and uncovers his family's connection to Hell. The story also introduces Gunslinger Spawn, exploring the intriguing intersection between a hero of the Old West and aiming to bring Hell to the high plains. Relive the excitement of one of the best-selling independent comics of all time and grow your SPAWN: ORIGINS collection! Collects Spawn Issues # 164 – 175

An original graphic novel based on rock music legend Pete Townshend's 1970 screenplay of the same name, which inspired The Who’s 1971 globally bestselling and universally beloved album, Who’s Next.  Set in a Dystopian future where music has been outlawed, Life House follows a small band of rebels who stage an underground concert in an effort to undermine a tyrannical leader... and free Britain and all of humanity. This graphic novelization is co-written by Doom Patrol's James Harvey and Spider-Man Noir's David Hine with art by both Harvey and Australian visual artist Max Prentis, lettering by Michah Myers, and inks by Eisner Award winning artist Mick Gray. It is edited by the former Editor-in-Chief of Bleeding Cool, Hannah Means-Shannon, and features a massive Vinyl LP format (12.25" x 12.25"). This is a must-have for any serious music collectors, rock fans, and pop culture aficionados!  Originally envisioned as a sci-fi rock epic to follow-up The Who's chart-topping song, “Tommy,” and put aside 50 years ago—in favor of Who’s Next songs like “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Behind Blue Eyes”—Life House will finally take center stage. Features a Vegan Leather-bound Slipcase

An original graphic novel based on rock music legend Pete Townshend's 1970 screenplay of the same name, which inspired The Who’s 1971 globally bestselling and universally beloved album, Who’s Next.  Set in a Dystopian future where music has been outlawed, Life House follows a small band of rebels who stage an underground concert in an effort to undermine a tyrannical leader... and free Britain and all of humanity. This graphic novelization is co-written by Doom Patrol's James Harvey and Spider-Man Noir's David Hine with art by both Harvey and Australian visual artist Max Prentis, lettering by Michah Myers, and inks by Eisner Award winning artist Mick Gray. It is edited by the former Editor-in-Chief of Bleeding Cool, Hannah Means-Shannon, and features a massive Vinyl LP format (12.25" x 12.25"). This is a must-have for any serious music collectors, rock fans, and pop culture aficionados!  Originally envisioned as a sci-fi rock epic to follow-up The Who's chart-topping song, “Tommy,” and put aside 50 years ago—in favor of Who’s Next songs like “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Behind Blue Eyes”—Life House will finally take center stage.

Fresh from surviving the tortures of hell, Spawn learns he harbors many souls within him that help him beat back the monsters of Armageddon. Meanwhile, God is not in his Heaven, and all is wrong with the world. The goddess Kali is doing some head-hunting in India, while the Angel Zera takes on the Forgotten Ones in a battle to control the hosts of Heaven. Wanda's family is being torn apart as Spawn bares his heart to Cyan, and a new foe; The Disciple stands between Spawn and preventing the apocalypse. Collects Spawn Issues #152 - 163

God is not in his Heaven, and all is wrong with the world. The goddess Kali is doing some head-hunting in India while the Angel Zera takes on the Forgotten Ones in a battle for control of the hosts of Heaven. Wanda’s family is being torn apart as Spawn bares his heart to Cyan, and a new foe, The Disciple, stands in the way of Spawn preventing an approaching apocalypse. Collects SPAWN #154-160

This deluxe oversized and slipcase hardcover edition presents twenty-five previously released, sold-out issues of classic SPAWN stories in an all-new size and format. Additional material includes color and black-and-white cover galleries and never-before-seen art, plus all the bonus material from the original collected editions. The absolute top tier of the SPAWN ORIGINS family of books! It doesn't get any better than this! Collects Spawn Issues #126-150!

With Spawn revitalized, it's time to take his pounds of flesh from those who have imprisoned and tortured him. A battle royale of classic proportions in the bowels of Hell itself with Spawn's most vile villains! Collects Spawn Issues #147 - 153

By the spring of 1998, it had become clear that Italy, after considerable effort, had succeeded in bringing its public finances into line with the Maastricht parameters for joining the European Monetary Union. This was generally viewed as an important success of the Olive Tree coalition government led by Romano Prodi, and a sign that Italian political life had become "normal." Nevertheless, the Bicameral Commission, which should have fostered a radical consitutional reform with the aim to stabilize and strengthen the bipolar structure of the party system and the majoritarian functioning of democracy in Italy, was dismantled in June. Moreover, in October 1998 the Prodi government suddenly collapsed because of the internal opposition of the Neo-Communist wing of its parliamentary majority, a further demonstration that the Italian transition towards a more effective democratic rule is far from complete.

At long last, the unholy legend can be told! The secret history of theHellspawn is finally divulged! In-depth character backgrounds! Hellishlybrilliant character art! Each character in the Spawn comic mythos isbeautifully rendered by renowned artist Ashley Wood and mind-blowing newcomerGeirrod Van Dyke. A must-have for collectors and an indispensable guide to thosewho have always wondered, but were too afraid to ask.

Featuring sold out issues of the most talked about Spawn story arc inyears! Finally after all these years the war Al Simmons was created to fight ishere... but which side will he choose? Join David Hine (Civil War) andPhilip Tan (X-Men) on their historic Spawn run!

David Hine's tortured, modern gothic is a tale of pain and sorrow,obsession and damnation, of madness, death, and sexual longing. The world ofStrange Embrace twists and pollutes the lives of all that enter it! Collects Strange Embrace #1-8.