New Releases by Stephen Weiner

Focusing on the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, this comprehensive volume explores questions that relate to a wide variety of fields, from biology and biochemistry, to paleontology, geology, and medical research. Preserved fossils are used to date geological deposits and archaeological artifacts. Materials scientists investigate mineralized tissues to determine the design principles used by organisms to form strong materials. Many medical problems are also associated with normal and pathological mineralization. Lowenstam, the pioneer researcher in biomineralization, and Weiner discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms and compare various mineralization processes. Reference tables listing all known cases in which organisms form minerals are included.

Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud and…Hellboy? In his new collection, Will the Real Will Eisner Please Stand Up? Award-winning author Stephen Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion, Hellboy: the Companion) writes about Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud, and the NECON conference of 1998. Other pieces include a history of Weiner’s avocation as a comics’ librarian/historian, comics and an exceptional child, and an outtake from Hellboy: the Companion.

Heroes and superheroes provides insight into more than 150 of the most popular and studied graphic novels. These essays look beyond the pop culture aspects of the medium to show the wide range of literary themes and artistic styles used to convey beliefs and conflicts, some harking back to ancient times. They challenge the researcher to see beyond the panels of a comic book, and show readers how the themes of ancient literary tradition are still alive in the literature of graphic novels.

"When Nothing Is Real: Notes of a Humanist" is a courageously honest account of living with mental illness. Set within a political, sexual and cultural context, this book challenges all of us to a deeper awareness of the grief and hope of our own lives.

The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its third updated edition. Expert librarian Stephen Weiner—with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners—has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, including both fiction and nonfiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked.

One of the biggest graphic novels ever, Jeff Smith’s Bone is often called the first American epic of the twenty-first century. Comics’ writer Stephen Weiner (The Hellboy Companion, The Will Eisner Companion) takes you through the history of Bone, what makes Bone so special, the multitude of influences on Bone, and the ways that the characters grow and change. Also included: a list of further readings about Bone and an interview with Jeff Smith reproduced exclusively for this book.

The groundbreaking history of the graphic novel, fully updated to include all of the latest must-reads, the milestones and the future of this exciting medium. The author of 101 Best Graphic Novels now tells the whole history of the graphic novel revolution, from the first modern urban autobiographical graphic novel, Will Eisner''s A Contract With God, to the hip indie comics of the Hernandez Bros'' Love and Rockets, the dark mysteries of Neil Gaiman''s Sandman and the postmodern superheroics of Frank Miller''s Batman: The Dark Knight.

Things are spinning out of control for Tom. His mother left unexpectedly with no clear plans to return, and the class bully has decided that it''s Tom turn to be his punching bag. His brother is away at college and his father has retreated into a world of books and memories. Tom''s friends are powerless to help him. After many beatings from the bully and strange meetings with his mother, Tom realizes that only when he takes action will his situation change for the better. Can he do that all by himself?

The archaeological record is a combination of what is seen by eye, as well as the microscopic record revealed with the help of instrumentation. The information embedded in the microscopic record can significantly add to our understanding of past human behaviour, provided this information has not been altered by the passage of time. Microarchaeology seeks to understand the microscopic record in terms of the type of information embedded in this record, the materials in which this information resides, and the conditions under which a reliable signal can be extracted. This book highlights the concepts needed to extract information from the microscopic record. Intended for all archaeologists and archaeological scientists, it will be of particular interest to students who have some background in the natural sciences as well as archaeology.

Includes character profiles, official timeline; literary heritage of Hellboy and more.

A funny, frantic and frenzied fairy tale about what we do for love. Sweet, shy deli clerk Vinnie switches lives with Rocco, the town stud, to win the heart of the woman he loves. A farce about dames, games, foods, feuds, molls, dolls, thugs, lugs, switches, snitches, glitches, and mistaken identities... and how a simple sandwich guy becomes a hero. Perusal pack includes cast script and vocal book and/or piano-vocal score sampler.

Provides a concise guide to the best graphic novels that are currently in print and available, written by an enthusiast and expert in this popular field.

The perfect introduction to the work of a comics legend, The Will Eisner Companion is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old.

Methodik - Paläolithikum - Höhle/Abri - Physik/Chemie - Herdstellen- Taphonomie - paläolithische Höhlen - Knochendiagenese durch Verbrennung - Verwitterung - Fossilisation - mineralische Rekristallisation - Infrarotspektroskopie - Karbon/Nitrogen Gehalt.

Arrange a successful author visit with this handy guide. Learn how to plan and promote the event, order books, recruit authors, prepare the audience, organize author workshops, plus fund-raising ideas.

Holograph letter from Art Spiegelman dated May 17, 1990. Signed typescript letters from Will Eisner dated June 4, 1990; September 1, 1994; November 14, 1994; February 8, 1995; June 21, 1995 (plus photocopy of August 20, 2001 letter); November 22, 2004. Holograph notes from Will Eisner dated August 21, 2001; February 15, 2002. Signed typescript letter from M. Thomas Inge dated March 1, 1995. Photocopy of letter from Steve Weiner to Will Eisner dated November 4, 1994.

This work addresses the question of why minerals form in a large variety of organisms, from bacteria to man. The authors discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, and compare the various mineralization processes.