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Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Dandelion to caterpillar to wren to falcon. That's a simple food chain in a city. Food chains are fascinating! Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! This beautifully illustrated series explores the plants and animals that live in each ecosystem, the adaptations its plant and animal have, and how the flow of energy creates the food chain links. Discover what's for dinner in the food...
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Bridges are some of the most fascinating structures in our landscape, and they come in all forms. From towering suspension bridges to humble stone crossings, this book visits them all in sweet, bouncing text with expository sidebars. But while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away....
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Seeds to mouse to weasel to owl. That's a simple food chain in a deciduous forest. Food chains are fascinating! Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! This beautifully illustrated series explores the plants and animals that live in each ecosystem, the adaptations its plant and animal have, and how the flow of energy creates the food chain links. Discover what's for dinner in the food...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
What is cinema? What is its effect on us? Why do we love it so much? These are all questions to which Blutch seeks the answers in his considered and humble way, drawing on his prodigious cultural knowledge and his gift for the comic book form. He references Burt Lancaster, Jean Gabin, Michel Piccoli, Luchino Visconti, Claudia Cardinale, Tarzan, Psychose, and many more. As much comic book as graphic essay, this reverie on the narrative art of image...
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A gripping graphic novel illustrates the challenges of Iraq War veterans as well as their inspiring triumphs. After the shock of 9/11, for hundreds of thousands of young Americans there was Ar Ramadi, Baghdad, Abu Ghraibthe war in Iraq. Then came the trauma. From the torment of these vets to their reflections, Morel and artist Mal demonstrate the seemingly impossible return of those who aspire to get back to a normal life. The effort is huge; some...
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
It's liberals versus conservatives, Democrats versus Republicans, BLUE versus RED in this year's high stakes Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robots-style election. Who will get knocked off his block? Only time will tell, but until then, "Political Power: Romney Obama 2012" offers an extensive look at the backgrounds of both candidates.
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
2012 United States Presidential Election finally concluded with President Barack Obama securing a second term in office but did not come without a fight. Check out the stories of Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann, Ron Paul and the Tea Party Movement in one new graphic novel. The Political Power series has been featured on Fox News as well as CNN!
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
His vices are legendary. His women are unbelievable. His sanity? Constantly in doubt. And so it comes as no surprise that Charlie Sheen is currently the most fascinating person on the planet. Sheen's rise from actor of some note to Tiger's Blood advocate will be examined in excruciating detail in Bluewater Comics "Toys In The Attic: The Charlie Sheen Story'.
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
Seeds to rat to snake to coyote. That's a simple food chain in a desert. Food chains are fascinating! Every environment has factors that affect the flow of energy in its food chains--all the way up to you! This beautifully illustrated series explores the plants and animals that live in each ecosystem, the adaptations its plant and animal have, and how the flow of energy creates the food chain links. Discover what's for dinner in the food chains and...
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
If you want to take your culinary skills from cook to master chef, you'll need to know a few things. Where can you get not just good, but the best wild garlic? What are the tried-and-true utensils every master chef's kitchen should have? Which recipe should you have in your back pocket for preparing to perfection at a moment's notice? What are the best wine pairings for your next dinner party? Aspiring chefs who need new tricks in the kitchen: You're...
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Covering the Beatles' lives from birth and beyond their breakup, dramatized in dialogue and scene recreations more akin to a film bio than a mere documentary, The Beatles Experience also includes a timeline going down each page, with encyclopedia background and footnotes detailing related events happening in the world, in music, and in The Beatles' own tumultuous and extraordinary lives. Over 200 pages, dramatizing one of the most compelling tales...
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
The world of Rock and Roll shook with the arrival of David Grohl. From his time on drums with Nirvana, to his creation of The Foo Fighters, Grohl has captivated fans across the planet. This comic gives a glimpse of all that is Grohl! It will transport you to him playing with Iggy Pop, his record appearances on Saturday Night Live, his face-off on drums with the Muppets Animal and so much more. Grohl continues to jam, Grohl continues to inspire, Grohl...
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Who knew that an aimless and directionless kid from the South Bronx would grow up to be one of the most trusted and respected military and political leaders of the modern world? Colin Powell's legacy includes being awarded the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the President's Citizens Medal, Distinguished Service Medals as the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is his story. This is the tale of...
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
With the passing of English cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and author, the world has lost one of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th and 21st Centuries. Hawking united the general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics but may be more known for his rare, early-onset and slow-progressing battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Hawking believed in the concept of an infinite multiverse. Perhaps hes watching us mourn his loss.
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
The Led Zeppelin saga is one of the wildest in rock history, and this graphic novel pulls no punches in dramatizing the backstage, behind-the-scenes story! From their early days as the New Yardbirds on through their rise to superstardom (and controversy), all five issues of the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics series are collected in one rockin' volume, with art by Scott Pentzer (Razor), Marshall Ross (Deepest Dimension), David Neer (Sports Superstars),...
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Praised by The New York Times, Brill's Content and Publishers Weekly, Safe Area Gorazde is the long-awaited and highly sought after 240-page look at war in the former Yugoslavia. Sacco (the critically-acclaimed author of Palestine) spent five months in Bosnia in 1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories that are rarely found in conventional news coverage. The book focuses on the Muslim-held enclave of Gorazde,...
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Bluewater Productions spotlights one of the icons of American politics, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, in the latest edition of their wildly popular line of biography comics. Often overlooked as a child, and in constant competition with his highly successful brothers, Ted Kennedy has survived the 'Kennedy curse' and triumphed over tragedy and scandal to become the 'Lion of the Senate' and the voice of modern Democratic politics.
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the mega-successful teen group, the Jonas Brothers, experienced adversity in ways that shaped him into the talented and versatile performer he is today. Hes a singer, songwriter, Broadway star, and celebrity judge all before the age of 30. His battle with diabetes while finding his voice as an artist has inspired millions.
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Dr. Rand Paul is the son of former presidential candidate and "intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party, Ron Paul, and considered in many circles to be the Republican's nominee for President during the 2016 elections. Though his short time as the Senator of Kentucky hasn't been without some controversy, Dr. Paul has made an indelible mark on politics.
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
They've transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen and after their tremendous Grammy win, a young hip-hop-hopeful learns just what it takes to become the best while retracing the defining events in each of the band member's funkadelic lives. This special graphic novel edition has a bunch of extras.
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