Best Selling Books by Craig Thompson

Cresciuto in una famiglia modesta e molto religiosa, Craig ha lavorato dai dieci ai vent''anni nei campi di ginseng del Wisconsin. Ma che ci fa una millenaria radice medici-nale cinese nel cuore rurale degli Stati Uniti? È un po'' quello che, guardandosi allo specchio, si chiede il giovane Craig: «Ma che ci faccio qui?». Ogni centesimo guadagnato raccogliendo ginseng, lo spende per com-prare fumetti, un hobby che gli permetterà di lasciare quel piccolo mondo di sacrifici e rimpianti. Oggi, molti anni dopo, parlando con il padre, la madre, il fratello Phil, la sorella Sarah e molta gente del suo paesino d''origine (la cui economia da anni ruota at- torno al ginseng), Thompson scava nei propri ricordi, ripensa al dolore che un''opera nuda e travolgente come Blankets ha inflitto a chi gli ha sempre voluto bene e va alla ricerca delle proprie radici. Radici che a volte, proprio come il ginseng, con-tengono il segreto per guarire ogni male. *********************** Questo eBook è ottimizzato per la fruizione su tablet; se ne sconsiglia pertanto la lettura sui dispositivi eReader.

Mentors are a rich source of knowledge to the young and those eager to learn. Yet, Western society has lost the art of preparing adults to mentor those who are in their sphere of influence. This book answers the questions of "What should I do when I spend time with a young person for a one-day mentor experience?" and "How should I prepare?"

2 EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS / Best Graphic Memoir and Best Writer/Artist Craig Thompson Set of twelve comic books. Includes Hello Chunky Root mini-comic and a sticker. From ages 10 to 20, Craig Thompson (author of Blankets, Goodbye Chunky Rice, Habibi, Carnet De Voyage, Space Dumplins) and his little brother Phil toiled in Wisconsin farms weeding and harvesting ginseng. The medicinal herb fetched considerable profits in China and funded Craig''s youthful obsession with comic books. Comics, in turn, allowed him to escape his rural, working-class trappings. For the first time in his career, Thompson is serializing his story. Part memoir, part travelogue, part essay-- all comic book--Ginseng Roots is a sweeping narrative that unearths surprising connections between class divide, agriculture, holistic healing, the 300-year-long trade relationship between China and North America, childhood labor, and the bond between two brothers.

Frontier heroes and the triumph of patriarchy in early Kentucky.

By challenging the rules of enslavement and, later, pushing the boundaries of free citizenship in North Carolina, Lunsford Lane (1803–79) became a folk hero to many enslaved Southerners, as well as a generation of abolitionists. Author of a unique “slave narrative” and a speaking partner with some of the era’s greatest orators, including William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Highland Garnett, William Wells Brown, and Frederick Douglass, Lane became a celebrity who watched as the persona he created gradually faltered and failed him and his family. Yet even as his influence waned, it was still powerful enough to cause many to remake his image for their own purposes: as a fugitive from slavery, an entrepreneur, a Christian minister, and even an abolitionist (an identity he rejected). Lane also made many enemies who tried to silence him—a white mob determined to tar and feather him, reformers who saw his contributions to abolition as a threat to their causes, and a neighbor who attempted to set fire to the Lane home while Lunsford and his family slept inside. In the first biography of Lunsford Lane based on original and extensive research, Craig Thompson Friend portrays a man who dreamed beyond his enslavement, delivered himself and his family from bondage, and spun a story of his life that brought him lasting freedom and fleeting fame. Friend casts light on Lane’s family origins as well as his complex relationships with his wife, parents, children, enslavers, fellow abolitionists, and nation. Lane’s story is a biography for our times: a man searching to define life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in a changing American society scarred by contentious politics, economic challenges, class tensions, loss of political rights, and racial violence.

Star Wars Tales Volume 5 features an astonishing variety of stories featuring Boba Fett, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and more! This substantial volume includes a Chewbacca story gorgeously illustrated by Cary Nord (Conan), Haden Blackman''s unbelievable Han Solo tale, Scott Kurtz''s parody of The Breakfast Club, and the "all-indie issue"—featuring many of the best independent comics creators in the business! Collecting issues #17-#20 of the quarterly Star Wars Tales, this volume includes a cover gallery featuring UDON, Cam Kennedy, Andrew Robinson, and Tony Millionaire. A bonus section collects the infamous one-page comic introductions from throughout the run of Star Wars Tales, by Dave Land and Lucas Marangon.

Je voulais le ciel. Et j''ai grandi en m''efforçant d''obtenir de ce monde... un monde éternel.

Pour Violette, la famille est ce qu’il y a de plus précieux dans toute la galaxie. Alors le jour où son père disparaît au cours d’une mission dangereuse, hors de question d’attendre sagement son retour : oubliant toute prudence, elle se lance à sa recherche, accompagnée d’une bande d’amis un peu « spatiaux «... Mais l’espace est vaste et dangereux, et Violette va vite découvrir que son père est dans une situation TRES périlleuse, sa vie ne tenant qu’à un fil !! Dès lors, rien n’arrêtera Violette dans sa quête pour le tirer d’affaire et sauver sa famille. Space Boulettes conjugue les thèmes de la famille, de l’amitié et de la loyauté, tout en invitant le lecteur à s’interroger sur les défis sociaux et écologiques de notre monde.

A look at the 55-year history of the nationally recognized Center of Science and Industry (COSI) located in Columbus, Ohio. Chronicles major events, exhibits, and challenges for the popular science museum.

This book gives real advice to hiring the best Salespeople and Sales Managers.The Author has over twenty years experience as an Executive in the Retail,Real Estate and Financial Services Industries.

Tepper er en av de mest omtalte og prisbelønte seriene fra 2003. Det er i høyeste grad en selvbiografi og Craig Thompson forteller om sin oppvekst fra landsbygda i Wisconsin, USA med svært konservativt kristne foreldre. Han forteller om sin første overveldende kjærlighet og hvordan han får problemer med å forholde seg til kristendommen etter hvert som han vokser opp. Thompson har en malerisk og vakker strek, noe som passer veldig bra til historien. Omtalen er utarbeidet av Serieteket, Deichmanske biblioteks spesialavdeling på tegneserier.

"From 1969 to 1991 the Big Muskie worked the southeastern quadrant of Muskingum County, Ohio removing tons of soil, rock, and materials exposing numerous coal seams. Labeled the world''s largest dragline, the Big Muskie was so massive it took approximately 2 years to construct on-site. Powered exclusively by electricity, a 330 foot twin boom, weighing 27,000,000 pounds or 13,500 tons, a 220 cubic yard bucket, and visible from miles away, the Big Muskie claimed near legendary status during and after its tenure. This is a story of the Big Muskie''s 22 year operation, its retirement, efforts to save it, and its eventual dismantling .The story doesn''t end there however. Chapters include topics such as coal, strip mining, reclamation, and the dedication of Miners Memorial Park where the only remnant of the Big Muskie resides. And for closure, how reclamation gave birth to a nationally recognized conservation center."--Back cover.

From ages 10 to 20, Craig Thompson (author of Blankets, Goodbye Chunky Rice, Habibi, Carnet De Voyage, Space Dumplins) and his little brother Phil, toiled in Wisconsin farms weeding and harvesting ginseng. The medicinal herb fetched huge profits in China and funded Craig''s youthful obsession with comic books. Comics, in turn, allowed him to escape his rural, working-class trappings. For the first time in his career, Thompson is serializing his story. Part memoir, part travelogue, part essay (all comic book) Ginseng Roots is a sweeping narrative that unearths surprising connections between class divide, agriculture, holistic healing, the 300-year-long trade relationship between China and North America, childhood labor, and the bond between two brothers.

Two chapters of a book which examine the representation of American Indians in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Chronicles the history of the Ohio History Connection, previously known as the Ohio Historical Society, over 60 years. Gives insight into one of Ohio''s repositories of local and state history. Side chapters include the Ohio Mound builders, Ohio Village, and Historical Tidbits. Describes the extensive outreach, activities, and educational programs provided by the Ohio History Connection.