New Releases by Paul Jenkins

Written specifically as a teaching text and authored by a team of leading academics in the field, this is the first book to bring together the key issues of rapid urbanisation with approaches to planning and housing. Outlining and explaining core concepts from ‘informal settlements’ to ‘sustainability’, it focuses on the rapid urbanization of developing countries with case studies from Latin America, Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The impact of rapid urbanization and associated globalization on land-use and housing is described and analyzed with reference to the particular issues of poverty, health and the environment of these areas. Providing an accessible introduction to the key issues as well as enhancing current theoretical debates and exploring practical applications, this book is an essential resource for students and researchers in this area.

Faculty-Librarian Relationships illustrates how academic librarians can enjoy a healthy working partnership with the faculty they serve. Though geared towards those new to the profession, the book is aimed at librarians interested in learning more about this often-complex relationship. Helpful strategies are provided for librarians working with faculty in the areas of collection development and information literacy. The book includes a number of interviews conducted with faculty members so librarians have examples of thoughts, concerns and suggestions regarding libraries and librarians. - An examination of the faculty psyche - Strategies for sharing collection development duties with faculty - Strategies for successful information literacy collaboration with faculty

How does a seasoned NYPD detective explain to her superiors that demons and ghouls are loose on Earth? Sara Pezzini investigates a murder/suicide in the fashionable end of town, which may be tied to recent upheavals in the netherworld, but her bosses are beginning to lose patience with her approach and conclusions. Will this be the end of her career as a detective?

Praise for Radio Tooth by Paul Jenkins: “Jenkins navigates poetically perilous territory by remaining more or less in his own backyard, yet his revolutions on the “treadmill of sadness and consolation” produce luminous, resonant lyrics.” —Brian Henry, Harvard Review “Jenkins’ resolutions and truces are indomiably surreal; these poems — on geography, genetics, faith, and loss — are jokes and non-jokes at once, dazzingly off, yet pure reportage. — “Briefly Noted” The New Yorker “Jenkins’ poems are literally impulsive, they move in abrupt bursts of intelligent feeling, and they are aimed more at emotional fidelity than at achieving a rational, balanced perspective... These energetic poems halt and plunge forward in associative bytes, phrasing which is both ireegular and rhythmic... Radio Tooth is a collection of poems as fresh as mouthwash, spoken in a voice at once spontaneous, lyrical, and human. —Tony Hogland, Puerto del Sol

What would you do if you found out that you were one of the most important people in the world? Where would you go if you couldn''t handle the truth of your very own existence? What would you say to someone who TOLD you your purpose on this earth? Sara Pezzini is faced with some very difficult decisions and learns more answers to the question, "What is the Witchblade?"

Top Cow''s flagship title reaches its 50th issue and the Witchblade will never be the same again! Sara is given a clue as to the true nature of the Witchblade as she is brought into the confidence of an ages-old Masonic group who are preparing for what they believe is Armageddon. In this special anniversary issue, readers will finally be given a clue as to the true origin and intent of the Witchblade, PLUS, one of Sara''s old friends makes his return!

The Witchblade tricked Sara into sacrifcing her last partner, Blake whom she was teamed up with to stop the melt down of New York City. Although they managed to stop the terrorist, Sara was devastated by the loss of her partner. Now it seems the Firestarter, like the Phoenix, has risen from the ashes and returned to finish the job. Will Sara trust the Witchblade this time? She may not have another choice. This thrilling issue written by series scribe and fan-favorite Paul Jenkins will lead into issue #50 which brings many changes to the Witchblade storyline as we know it. Don''t get left behind!

An affluent and influential family -- two children, two suicides. As a distraught mother and father try to contain their grief, Sara Pezzini listens to the voices of the Witchblade in order to uncover the truth. And what she finds will shock even the most hardened NYPD detective - hidden somewhere in the muttering sounds of the ancient blade are the voices of two children who have been crying out to be heard for many years. It''s a cry that''s gone unnoticed, both in life and in death -- until now.

An old lesson learned anew: the devil must have his due. Sara begins to discover that each time the Witchblade is brought into play, it devours a little piece of her soul. Detective Pezzini must struggle with her emotions -- literally! -- as paramedics and doctors rush to save the life of her partner. It''s a time to hope and a time to pray, but who is going to listen to her prayers? Only the Witchblade can hear her, but will its offer of assistance come with too high a price?

Sara Pezzini continues her communications with Logon via the Internet. When will she finally get to meet him in person? As Sara interrogates a witness, she gets called about another body being discovered. When the body is dug up, Sara is shocked to see who the victim is. As a matter of fact, the murder seems like an impossibility. Why? You''ll have to read Witchblade 44 to find out. You''re in for a shock too!

Daredevil and Spider-Man have, through the years, forged a strong working relationship, going so far as to trust one another with their secret identities. In this titanic team-up, the Man Without Fear and the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler come together to put a stop to a plan much darker, more evil then either could possibly imagine.

The investigation of the "Impossible Murders" continues. The stress of finding out who''s responsible for these killings is really beginning to take a toll on Sara. To make things worse, she wakes one day to find the Witchblade trying to overcome her as if the Witchblade is feeding on her. Yikes!

Sara PEZzini''s got some serious problems. She''s starting to wonder if she''s really in control of the Witchblade, all the while trying to keep quiet the voices she keeps hearing in her head. And as if Sara''s world wasn''t unreal enough, someone''s got the hots for her and is leaving PEZ dispensers in the most unusual of places to let her know. This is the debut of Paul Jenkins'' story arc, and with all the surprises he has in store, you''ll wanna be there from the start.

The dawn of a new era for Witchblade begins, as penciling sensation Keu Cha (Rising Stars) becomes the ongoing artist for everyone''s favorite gauntlet wielding detective. Plus, the new writing team of Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins (Inhumans, Spawn, Hulk) start to weave a tale that will explore untold history of the Witchblade and alter the course of Sara''s life forever! Events from this mystic and gypsy filled issue will set the path for Paul Jenkins to take over as full time writer with issue #43! Bear witness to the changing of the guard as Top Cow''s longest running series sets its sights on becoming the most promising storyline of the new millennium.

The most promising new story line of the new millennium continues as Sara attempts to deal with the ramifications of last issue. Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins have provided nothing short of a stellar new direction for everyone''s favorite Witchblade wielding detective and new series artist Keu Cha has exemplified the ability to fill Sara''s world with unique and explosive visuals. Now is the time to pick up Witchblade and find out what everyone has been talking about!

Before this ''How to Play With Fire'' finale, John Constantine had his share of run-ins with Hell''s envoys. Now it''s time for him to pay the piper and tackle the other side. In a familiar forest, a desperate Constantine plays the ultimate hand of spiritual poker.

Difficult Beginnings'' part 3, the conclusion of Paul Jenkins'' latest epic. John Constantine faces a final choice when he confronts the self he banished to Hell, and at last defines his sticky relationship with another otherworldly acquaintance.

Difficult Beginnings'' part 1! When John Constantine banished his dark side to hell he never expected he would miss it. Spiritually adrift, Constantine heads off to nowhere in particular, and finds himself at the door of the place he least wants to be.

Paul Jenkins begins his HELLBLAZER run with ''Dreamtime'' part 1! John Constantine plunges deep into an arcane landscape, where a powerful entity known as the Rainbow Serpent intends to punish man''s treatment of the environment by clearing the earth of all animal life.

Collecting Mythos: Hulk [Author]; Captain America; Avengers Origins: Ant-Man & the Wasp [Author]; Luke Cage [Author]; Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch [Author]; Vision [Author]; Thor.

"We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your shipsu008au0097_" The most dangerous and relentless adversary in the Star Trek universe is back in these classic stories.