David B. ist ein gefeierter französischer Comic-Schöpfer und Mitbegründer des Verlags L'Association. Seine Werke tauchen oft in die Welt albtraumhafter Träume und surreale Visionen ein, die er meisterhaft mit eindringlichen Schwarz-Weiß-Zeichnungen wiedergibt. Seine autobiografischen Serien erhielten bedeutende Kritikerlob, was seinen Ruf als einzigartigen Erzähler festigte. Beauchards Stil zeichnet sich durch eine rohe Intensität und emotionale Tiefe aus, die die Leser in seine fesselnden Erzählungen zieht.
"A Bitter Legacy" delves into the toxic consequences of coal mining – acid mine drainage (AMD). It explores the historical legacy of coal mining and how it has left a bitter mark on the environment, especially water resources. The book sheds light on the process of AMD formation, where abandoned mines pollute waterways with sulfuric acid and harmful metals. This book isn't just about the problem; it's about the fight for clean water. It tells the stories of communities impacted by AMD and their ongoing struggle for solutions. "A Bitter Legacy" explores efforts to remediate contaminated water sources, hold mining companies accountable, and advocate for sustainable practices in the industry. It's a call to action for a cleaner future and a reminder of the importance of protecting our water resources.
To właśnie Amerykanie po raz pierwszy nazwali berberyjskie tereny nad Morzem
Śródziemnym „Bliskim Wschodem”. I to z tym regionem związała Stany
Zjednoczone, od ich rewolucyjnych początków, przedziwna relacja oparta na
fascynacji, konfrontacji i skomplikowanej współpracy. Jean-Pierre Filiu,
uznany francuski historyk i ekspert w sprawach Bliskiego Wschodu, oraz David
B., jeden z największych współczesnych rysowników, autor m.in. „Rycerzy
świętego Wita”, snują wspólnie opowieść pełną starć, dyplomatycznych intryg i
zdrad. Ich komiks jest fascynującą historią trudnej współzależności dwóch
odległych regionów rozpisaną od czasów Gilgamesza, przez epokę krucjat i
kolonialnych podbojów, przez erę Eisenhowera, aż do rozprawy z bin Ladenem i
jego Al-Ka’idą. A gdzieś w tle zawsze jest złoto i ropa.? W trzecim tomie
swojego komiksu autorzy przybliżają czytelnikom wydarzenia z lat 1985–2013.
Dzięki sposobowi, w jaki opowiedziana jest ta historia, autorzy pomagają
czytelnikowi lepiej zrozumieć skomplikowane i moralnie dwuznaczne relacje
Stanów Zjednoczonych i Bliskiego Wschodu.? Andrew A. Smith, Scripps Howard
News Service Świetnie napisana, pięknie narysowana, a przede wszystkim
niezwykle wciągająca lekcja historii.? James Smart, „The Guardian”
Der Wächter erwacht unter der Erde, eine Leiche zwischen Leichen, an der Seite von Alexandra, der Liebe seines Lebens. Er vermag sein Denken zu kontrollieren, nicht aber seine Bewegungen oder sein Gedächtnis, das er offenbar verloren hat. Wo sind sie? Warum folgt ihnen eine Stimme, die seltsamerweise der von Marvin ähnelt? Und was ist mit dem Wächter passiert, warum ist er zum Skelett geworden? Joann Sfar, Lewis Trondheim und David B. entführen uns in die Zeit zwischen dem ZENIT und der ABENDDÄMMERUNG des Donjon – in eine albtraumhafte und zugleich faszinierende Welt.
"In this inclusive, illustrated history and guide to skin care and beauty, journalist and founder of Very Good Light David Yi teaches us that self-care, wellness, and feeling beautiful transcends time, boundaries, and binaries - and that pretty boys can change the world."-- Provided by publisher
Whitewashing the Movies addresses the popular attention of excluding Asian actors from playing Asian characters in film. Including movies such as Ghost in the Shell and Aloha, media activists and critics have denounced contemporary decisions to cast White actors to play Asians and Asian Americans. The purpose of this book is to theorize the popularly used concept of "whitewashing" in stories that subjectify White identities at the expense of Asian/American stories and characters.
The Auntie & Niece Book celebrates the very special bond shared between auntie and niece! Written by a real-life auntie, The Auntie & Niece Book was inspired by her beautiful niece, and captures the love, fun, hopes and dreams that all aunties can share for their own niece. With its beautiful illustrations, this picture book can be gifted on special occasions, or simply enjoyed whenever an auntie and niece get together!
In the beginning, there was a light. The small glow of an immortal firefly. He was tasked with watching and relaying the story of the human race. Now, after many millennia, the firefly speaks... Return to the start. Meet the first boy to ever live as described by an insect who knew him. Then traverse the cosmos. Explore myriad little legends, tiny tales from across all time. In his second collection of poetry and short fiction, Mo David crafts a wandering world of new mythologies, aching despairs, and wavering hopes. This book is an act of treason, an act of disobedience, and most of all, an act of faith.
"Insects walk on water, snakes slither, and fish swim. Animals move with astounding grace, speed, and versatility: how do they do it, and what can we learn from them? In How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls, David Hu takes readers on an accessible, wondrous journey into the world of animal motion. From basement labs at MIT to the rain forests of Panama, Hu shows how animals have adapted and evolved to traverse their environments, taking advantage of physical laws with results that are startling and ingenious. In turn, the latest discoveries about animal mechanics are inspiring scientists to invent robots and devices that move with similar elegance and efficiency. Hu follows scientists as they investigate a multitude of animal movements, from the undulations of sandfish and the way that dogs shake off water in fractions of a second to the seemingly crash-resistant characteristics of insect flight. Not limiting his exploration to individual organisms, Hu describes the ways animals enact swarm intelligence, such as when army ants cooperate and link their bodies to create bridges that span ravines. He also looks at what scientists learn from nature's unexpected feats--such as snakes that fly, mosquitoes that survive rainstorms, and dead fish that swim upstream. As researchers better understand such issues as energy, flexibility, and water repellency in animal movement, they are applying this knowledge to the development of cutting-edge technology. Integrating biology, engineering, physics, and robotics, [this book] demystifies the remarkable mechanics behind animal locomotion"--Page 4 of cover
This volume gives an up-to-date account of the language situation and social context in multilingual Hong Kong. After an in-depth, interpretive analysis of various language contact phenomena, it shows why it is such a tall order for Hongkongers to live up to the Special Administrative Region government's language policy goalpost, 'biliteracy and trilingualism'. A detailed contrastive analysis between Cantonese and (a) English, (b) Modern Written Chinese, and (c) Putonghua helps explain the nature of the linguistic and acquisitional challenges involved
