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Including 11 essays published over the last 15 years, this volume by Dennis O. Flynn and Arturo Giráldez concerns the origins and early development of globalization. It opens with their 1995 "Silver Spoon" essay and a theoretical essay published in 2002. Subsequent sections deal with Pacific Ocean exchanges, interconnections between the Spanish, Ottoman, Japanese and Chinese empires, and the necessity of multidisciplinary approaches to global history. The volume follows the evolution of the authors'' thinking concerning the central role of China in the global silver trade, as well as interrelations among silver and non-silver markets. Research before 2002 paved the way for development of a coherent ''Birth of Globalization'' narrative that portrays economic factors in the context of powerful epidemiological, ecological, demographic, and cultural forces. In the final essay Flynn and Giráldez argue for incorporating the work of all academic disciplines when attempting to understand the history of globalization, advocating an inclusive historical data base which recognizes contextual realities and an inductive process of reasoning.

Green Lantern Hal Jordan continued his usual cosmic-spanning adventures, as he used his amazing Power Ring to police Sector 2814 against universe-threatening menaces. Meanwhile, on Earth, Oliver Queen, the archer known as Green Arrow, was confronting menaces of a different kind: racism, poverty, drugs, and other social ills.

The iconic reinvention of DC''s faceless detective continues in this collection of the 1980s series The Question! What is the answer? Vic Sage doesn''t know for sure but he''s going to continue asking tough questions! The Question Omnibus by Dennis O''Neil and Denys Cowan Vol. 2 is the perfect addition for any collector or fan of the Question! Collecting Azrael Plus #1, Green Arrow Annual #2-3, Question Quarterly #1-5, Showcase ''95 #3, The Brave and the Bold #1-6, The Question #28-36, The Question Annual #2, The Question Returns #1, Who''s Who #12!

The year is 1877. Automatons and steam-powered dirigible gunships have transformed the nation in the aftermath of the Civil War. Everything on the other side of the Mississippi has been claimed for Russia. Lincoln is still president, having never been assassinated, but the former secretary of war Edwin Stanton is now the head of the Department of Public Safety, ruling with an iron fist as head of the country’s military. Liam McCool is a bad man, one of the best Irish cracksmen there is when it comes to robbery, cracking safes, and other sundry actives—until he was caught red-handed by Stanton. Those in the South who don’t fit into Stanton’s plans for the Reconstruction, and Stanton realizes Liam McCool is more useful doing his dirty work than sitting in a jail cell. But when his sweetheart, Maggie, turns up murdered, Liam McCool realizes he’ll do anything, even if it means getting way over his head with bloodthirsty Russians, to solve the crime. The King of the Cracksmen is an explosive, action-packed look at a Victorian empire that never was, part To Catch a Thief, part Little Big Man. It’s steampunk like you’ve never seen it before, a murder mystery in a foreign world where no one is who they seem to be and danger lurks around every corner.

Hub City descends into chaos and itÕs up to Vic to keep the order!

All bets are off in quake-ravaged, desolate Gotham. Villains run amok and Batman has his gloved hands full controlling first the Skinners, then The fist of Serendipity, a local Chinatown gain that has cornered the market on precious electrical power. But they are just small potatoes compared to the more sinister threats that face the Dark Knight and his stalwart squad of Gotham defenders. Bane makes a return to wreak havoc, The Joker and his faithless Harley Quinn are setting up explosive traps all around the city, The Penguin has his beady eye on Gotham’s finances… This volume collects the issues: BATMAN #569-71, DETECTIVE COMICS #736-738, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #58, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #122-124, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #90-92, ROBIN #68-72, and BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND SECRET FILES #1.

ÒTHERE IS NO HOPE IN CRIME ALLEY!Ó Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins. En route, Batman stops a car-radio theft and two muggings. When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback to his parentsÕ murder and his ÒrescueÓ by a young Leslie Thompkins.

Collects Fantastic Four: Antithesis (2020) #1-4, X-Men (1963) #65, Fantastic Four (1998) #60. Legendary artist Neal Adams illustrates his first ever full-length Fantastic Four story — and FF legend Mark Waid is back to join him! An unstoppable meteor of unknown origin has just erupted from hyperspace — and unless the Fantastic Four can keep it from hitting Manhattan, millions will die! But worse is yet to come. Galactus has vanished — and only he has the power to defeat his Negative Zone equivalent, the mysterious Antithesis! The Silver Surfer leads Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny on a mad race across the galaxy in search of the World-Eater — but if they fail, desperate times may call for desperate measures. Cosmic rays gave them their powers — but what will the Power Cosmic do to the FF?! Plus: Two classic tales by Waid and Adams! Collecting

Written by DENNIS O''NEIL, MIKE FRIEDRICH and ROBERT KANIGHER Art by DICK DILLIN and JOE GIELLA Cover by NEAL ADAMS In this collection of issues #81-93, the JLA and their Earth-2 counterparts, the Justice Society, must save the Red Tornado. Plus: Solomon Grundy and the timely threats of world hunger and pollution.

"Originally published in single magazine form in Green Lantern 76-87, 89, The Flash 217-219, 226, Green Lantern/Green Arrow 1-7"--Copyright page.

Collects every occurrence of Batman''s involvement with Ra''s al Ghul as well as providing the sources of events in Batman''s life such as his marriage to Ra''s''s daughter Talia, the first Batgirl''s death, and the origins of Matches Malone. An introduction by Sam Hamm explains the villain''s creation and an afterword by Dennis O''Neil discusses his work with Batman over the years.

Dennis O''Neil introduces Dick Grayson''s brand new costume and career in Nightwing''s first solo series! Nightwing flies solo as Dick Grayson uncovers new facts about the murder of his parents--evidence suggesting there was far more to their deaths than he ever suspected. But shadowy forces have strong reasons for keeping the truth buried and send assassins to silence him forever. Collecting NIGHTWING #1-4, NIGHTWING #1-8.

An ordinary day of crimefighting turns strange when Green Lantern confronts a slumlord and sees firsthand the mark of poverty in his hometown. But when the Guardians of the Universe forbid him to get involved in social issues, it takes Green Arrow''s intervention to change their minds.

Bruce Wayne, fleeing Gotham City after the murder of his parents, finds a mentor in a Himalayan prison, who will help with his transformation into the ultimate fighter against injustice and corruption.

For the first time, DC Comics collects the moody Batman stories drawn by comics legend Don Newton! In these tales, Batman revisits the site of his origin story in ''The Curse of Crime Alley,'' takes on Maxie Zeus, a crime lord who believes himself to be a god, and wages an epic war on the League of Assassins.

Outlines all the requirements of a safe and pleasurable trip, giving detailed advice that covers launch to landing and everything in between.

The Martian Manhunter battles General Blanx and the population of Mars leaves to colonize another planet. J''onn J''onzz goes with them-and leaves the League!

“SNAPPER CARR – SUPER TRAITOR!” After being influenced by the mysterious John Dough, Snapper Carr is tricked into betraying the Justice League of America and gives up the location of their secret headquarters!

With each evolutionary improvement of the Internet, the unique value of salespeople is challenged. Lower performing salespeople and sales positions have been all but eliminated. Sales Actualization organizes the hierarchy of consumer needs and salesperson influence into the Sales Actualization Pyramid and examines technology''s influence at each level. Explore how technology is improving its sales game and how the best salespeople utilize the ultimate differentiator to outsell the Internet. Sales Actualization includes original artwork inspired by the manuscript from artist Hugh MacLeod of Gapingvoid.com.

The world''s most famous superhero, Superman''s adventures protecting Metropolis have thrilled readers worldwide for over sixty years! Superman''s world is turned upside down when all the world''s Kryptonite is destroyed! But that leaves The Man of Steel anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade... and a doppelganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own. Can the World''s Greatest Hero solve the mystery of the disappearing element and save himself?

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #213-223 and Annual #15. New York City has always been a defining element in Spider-Man’s world, but it’s going to drive him crazy — if it doesn’t kill him first. From an NYC Marathon assassination plot to Peter Parker’s paper-thin apartment walls, and from a merged Hydro-Man/Sandman menace to running into his ex-girlfriend’s new beau, Biff Rifkin, the City That Never Sleeps just won’t give Spidey a break! And the hits keep coming when Peter Parker is accused of causing a prison break — and thrown in the slammer himself! Also featuring Moon Knight, a team-up with Sub-Mariner against the Frightful Four and the Aunt May solo “adventure” you demanded! And it’s all topped off with an iconic Dennis O’Neil/Frank Miller Annual pitting Spider-Man and the Punisher against Doc Ock!

Collects Daredevil (1964) #192-203; material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #7, 10-13. Daredevil enters a new era as the iconoclastic Dennis O''Neil takes over the writing reins! Making sure the transition goes from strength to strength, the incomparable Klaus Janson remains aboard for a stint penciling, inking and coloring. Each tale is a gritty exploration of humankind''s temptations and broken aspirations - topped off with a touch of Marvel magic. Meanwhile, the Kingpin consorts with a Yakuza group who seek to bond Bullseye''s shattered spine with adamantium! It''s a saga that teams DD with Wolverine and takes him to Japan for an epic issue #200 rematch with the man who murdered Elektra! Also featuring the debut of penciler William Johnson, the first appearance of Micah Synn, and Ralph Macchio and George Pérez''s fan-favorite MARVEL FANFARE Black Widow serial!

Dear Life focuses largely on mortality in a consumerist world, and foreshadows the author’s sudden death in December 2012.

ÒSLOW DOWN Ð AND DIE!Ó Captain Stingaree, a sword-wielding villain, becomes convinced Batman is really portrayed collectively by the Courtney triplets, a team of private investigators, and captures one Batman, who proves to be Michael Courtney.

As Gotham City’s guardian, Batman has investigated nearly every kind of murder—but he’s never seen a homicide as strange as this. The death of Lamont Cranston, an Arkham Asylum employee, leads the Dark Knight Detective to an impossible conclusion: the crime was committed by a man also named Lamont Cranston, who died more than 50 years ago—a man better known as the Shadow. The Shadow is definitely alive and kicking, however, and once Batman picks up his trail he will stop at nothing to bring him to justice. But it soon becomes clear that the hunter and his quarry are both entangled in a much larger web of evil—a conspiracy that threatens everything they have sworn to protect. Now Batman and the Shadow must put aside their differences to stop a terrifying new foe called the Stag, who has set his sights first on Gotham and then the world. And this merciless monster has a partner of his own: the Clown Prince of Crime himself, the Joker. Can the Shadow and the Bat stop this unholy alliance? Or will these two brilliant crime-fighters fall victim to the twisted genius of their archnemeses? New York Times best-selling author Scott Snyder joins forces with acclaimed talents Steve Orlando and Riley Rossmo for BATMAN/THE SHADOW: THE MURDER GENIUSES—an action-packed thriller decades in the making!

In the late 1800’s, aging Texas Ranger Billy Dixon decides it’s time to turn in his badge and settle down with the Widow Tucker. On his last hunt, he rescues young Colt Patterson, an innocent victim from certain death. Billy takes him under his wing and teaches him how to survive in the harsh and brutal desert. The Apache tribe is crowded into the hellhole the white men called Bosque Redondo, where they are starved and treated like animals. Charley Tree, who has been adopted by the Apache Tribe, escapes and declares a one-man war against the entire white race. Billy and Colt are pitted against the horrific but compelling Charley. When they meet, only one can live. “In Dixson’s Edge, author Dennis O’Keefe paints a vivid portrait of the Old West, rich in authentic detail. He draws skillful contrasts between the harshness of his characters’ lives and their surprising moments of poignant grace and humor.” Jill Baer, writer for the Love Boat “Dixson’s Edge is a riveting saga that brings to life the Old West. Dennis O’Keefe is a gifted story-teller creating vivid original characters clashing with each other as they set forth on a dangerous path.” Golda David, Writer/Producer “It will have you on the edge of your chair.” Alan Caruba, Bookviews “O’Keefe’s novel is not the stereotypical western with bad guys versus the good guys. “Dixons Edge” is a story of psychological complexity about the connections between various individuals.” Henry Berry, Small Press Book Review “I highly recommend this book! 4.5 star rating!” Jennifer Leese, Storyweaver-Book Review Finalist in the 2000 International Writer''s Network competition Winner Best Fiction, National Publishers Freedom Awards 2000

Written by DENNIS O''NEIL & NEAL ADAMS - Art by NEAL ADAMS, DICK GIORDANO & TERRY AUSTIN Cover by NEAL ADAMS The legendary science fiction epic that brought together The Man of Steel and The Greatest is back in two spectacular hardcover editions! In 1978, an alien race called the Scrubb demands that Earth''s greatest champion battle their world''s own greatest fighter. Both Superman and Muhammad Ali step forward - and to determine who is truly Earth''s greatest fighter, Superman temporarily loses his powers and faces Ali in the ring. Ultimately, the duo must work together to defeat the Scrubb, with Ali taking on their champion while Superman battles their space-armada. The facsimile edition hardcover reprints this hard-to-find title at its original size of approximately 10" wide by 13.25" high!

Pu003eIn the summer of 1957, two rival gangs fight for control of the Avenue, a neighborhood in the north Bronx. The mafia, led by Albert Anastasia--a man known as the lord high executioner--is the only force holding the gangs back from all-out war. Since such a conflict would cripple the mafia''s drug and gambling empire, a warning is delivered to the gangs: make a move, and you''ll pay for it. Johnny Piscalli, leader of the Italian Berettas, and Louis Washington, leader of the Egyptian Kings, try to contain their respective gang members, knowing it would take very little to light the fuse. The situation ignites when the sister of an Egyptian King is abducted, beaten, raped, and left for dead. If the girl identifies her attacker, a race war is certain-- so the mafia plans to eliminate her. Twenty years later, a priest is murdered while taking confession in a north Bronx church. More bodies turn up around the country, too, with one common denominator: the Avenue. Local cop Lieutenant Billy Mongelli teams up with FBI Agent Lou Iozzino to find the answers to these killings--but in order to do so, they must return to 1957 and stop a conflict decades in the making.

Collects Daredevil (1964) #204-214 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #15. David Mazzucchelli, the artist of the top-selling story Born Again, makes his Daredevil debut! Dennis O''Neil continues his celebrated DAREDEVIL run, and joining him is one of the series'' most influential art talents: David Mazzucchelli! Mazzucchelli grows from a fresh new talent to an absolute comic-art master at an unbelievable pace, and his early issues are collected here for the first time. Throughout the stories in this volume, Micah Synn emerges as a formidable antagonist, uncovering Daredevil''s identity and competing with the Kingpin for criminal control of New York City. As the conflict unfolds, Daredevil must navigate Synn''s manipulations and do the unthinkable: join with Kingpin to defeat Synn! This volume also features a story by sci-fi master Harlan Ellison, the debut of Glorianna O''Breen and a brutal experience for Foggy and Debbie Nelson!

Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against all forms of evil - the dark avenger known as Batman. This collection brings together hard-to-find and long-out-of-print material.

It''s Batman''s first encounter with the Joker (sort of), and the Joker''s cousin Melvin comes along for the ride. Plus, pinup art by Jim Lee, Kevin Maguire, Tim Bradstreet, Brian Stelfreeze, Kevin Nolan and more!

Political correctness is the free world''s latest fashionable ideology, a mix of extremist egalitarian doctrines which threaten civil society. In this book Dennis O''Keefe argues that political correctness flourishes because of state-financing of education, which leads to a lack of competition and the dominance of producer interests over those of educational consumers.

“TICKET TO TRAGEDY.” Batman must race against time to discover the identity of a murderer and capture him in order to convince a disillusioned surgeon not to burn his notes for a new medical technique.