This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realised colour illustrations from a selection of exciting illustrators and comics artists. Extensively researched and masterfully executed, THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe...but the truth is far more complex. THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE isn't about saving the world--it's about having the strength to simply be who you are. Collects The Other History of the DC Universe #1-5.
In the spirit of DC's iconic Eisner Award-winning Batman: Black & White anthology series, DC proudly announces Superman: Red & Blue, a new anthology mini-series presenting fresh new takes on the Man of Steel. Around the world, everyone knows that when they see a red and blue streak in the sky, it's not a bird...it's not a plane...it's Superman! Academy Award-winning writer of DC Future State: The Next Batman John Ridley joins artist Clayton Henry (Batman/Superman) to tell a story of Clark Kent as he confronts a villain who still haunts him, in a story that shows what Superman can mean to a whole country. Brandon Easton (DC Future State's Mister Miracle) and Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen) take readers to the streets of Metropolis to show how one hero can mean so much to an individual in pain. Writer/artist Wes Craig (Deadly Class) tells a tale of Superman's early days and the man who inspired him to become the hero he is today! Marguerite Bennett (DC Future State: Kara Zor-El, Superwoman) and artist Jill Thompson (The Sandman, Black Orchid) give us a tale of teenage Clark Kent, while Dan Watters and Dani, the team behind Coffin Bound, bring us an outlandish fable about what happens when all colors are stolen! This collection includes Superman Red & Blue #1-6
Jace Fox is moving from Gotham City to the Big Apple is New York City ready for Batman? Batman s arrival in New York City went even more smoothly than Jace could have hoped. The mayor and law enforcement are trying to cooperate with their new Dark Knight in ways Gotham never did, and his family has settled quickly into a happy routine, not to mention that the love of his life also happens to live in the city! But there s a rotten core to the Big Apple, and a mysterious new serial killer is going to exploit it Collects I Am Batman #6-10.
The age of a new Dark Knight starts now! Spinning out of the events of The Next Batman: Second Son, Jace Fox thrusts himself into action when the Magistrate s crackdown on Alleytown begins! With his own Bat-Suit, Jace hits the streets to inspire and protect... The new Dark Knight will have to counterbalance the misinformation and violence the anarchistic Anti-Oracle is spreading and face off against Arkadine, and one Gotham vigilante pays the ultimate price when they're shot down in cold blood. The aftermath of Fear State unfolds in I Am Batman, collecting I Am Batman #0-5!
When the Penguin s criminal empire is stolen by a former associate, Batman faces both Cobblepot and THE UMBRELLA MAN on the burning streets of Gotham! John Ridley and Giuseppe Camuncoli are ready to bring us ONE BAD DAY! 2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Limited Series. The Penguin's criminal enterprise and the Iceberg Lounge have been stolen from underneath him by his former associate the Umbrella Man. The Umbrella Man has removed all of the rules for crime in Gotham City that the Penguin put in place, and the city is in chaos. The Penguin is a broken man, and he'll have to travel through the burning streets of Gotham with a gun and a single bullet putting together a new crew to take back what he's built. Will Batman help the devil he knows or face the devil he doesn't in the form of the Umbrella Man? A crime epic from the team behind the critically acclaimed Other History of the DC Universe, John Ridley and Giuseppe Camuncoli--don't miss it!
The tale of the new Dark Knight continues! Following the adventures in I Am Batman Vol. 2, Jace Fox and his task force are upended! But taking Manray into custody could be a deadly prospect for Chubb and Whitaker and what secrets does this mass murderer hold? I Am Batman Vol. 3 collects I Am Batman #11-18.
No one said protecting a city like Gotham would be easy. Still relatively early in her tenure as GCPD commissioner, Renee Montoya sets out to rebuild her department and restore public faith in the historically troubled PD during some of the worst conditions it s ever seen. But Renee can t do it alone in order for her plan to work, everyone from the topmost officials all the way down to the most fresh-faced new officers must contend with the harsh realities of being a symbol of law and order in a city of super-powered saviors and superhuman lawlessness. From the stellar team of Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and artist Stefano Raffaele. This collection is a thought-provoking and riveting story of everyday people trying to do good in the midst of a flawed system. GCPD: The Blue Wall collects the entire six-issue miniseries.
Jace Fox is moving from Gotham City to the Big Apple is New York City ready for Batman? Batman s arrival in New York City went even more smoothly than Jace could have hoped. The mayor and law enforcement are trying to cooperate with their new Dark Knight in ways Gotham never did, and his family has settled quickly into a happy routine, not to mention that the love of his life also happens to live in the city! But there s a rotten core to the Big Apple, and a mysterious new serial killer is going to exploit it Collects I Am Batman #6-10.
1523. A Portuguese exploration vessel is shipwrecked on an uncharted coast at the end of the known world. Desperate Dhauwurd Wurrung warriors defend their country against the surviving armoured knights and sailors.1818. A British naval veteran transporting convicts from England to New South Wales is shipwrecked on the barely known southern coast of Australia. Surviving the strange land and its indigenous population will take, and give, more than the officer could ever know.2001. An isolated teenage boy meets a mysterious teenage girl inside an ancient shipwreck buried beneath the sands of Warrnambool. In time a truth will surface that brings them closer, while challenging history itself.Place is everywhere and time is everywhen as the myth of the Mahogany Ship connects the dots on the map of Australia's violent forgotten history. This is a story about acceptance and love, exploration and loss, and the human capacity to endure.
Since 9/11, despite extensive international efforts against global terrorism, there has been a worrying lack of focus on terrorist activity in Africa. Terrorism in East and West Africa: The Under-focused Dimension addresses this strategic deficit by drawing together and analyzing the various domestic and international counter-terrorist measures that have been carried out in East-West Africa since this infamous attack.In his analysis Dr Ridley emphasizes the need to avoid apportioning blame, preferring instead to conduct a thorough examination of counter-terrorist financing measures in certain African countries, as well as looking at the problems associated with their implementation. In this context, the author explains how Western impositions, guidance, and assistance have compounded the ineffectiveness of such measures. This timely book draws upon the author's experience as a former intelligence analyst, to give an account of terrorism in East and West Africa in the first two decades after the 9/11 attacks. Throughout the book there is a questioning of why there has been, and continues to be, an incorrect strategic approach to this threat.This book explores counter-terrorism measures in East and West Africa from an original perspective and delivers an important resource for scholars of terrorism laws, strategies, and politics.
Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Drink Book of the Year 2015.Annual Spirited Awards - Nominated for Best New Spirits Book 2015.Today's world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It's about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to 'Drink Before You Expire' - the world's best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila. There are plenty of suggestions for how to drink too, with innovative and classic cocktails and their insider tips on getting the best out of your spirits.
*A DECANTER BEST SPIRITS BOOK OF 2024*'[In Fine Spirits offers] an approachable and informative introduction to the world of distilled drinks. The writing is clear, engaging yet authoritative, able to break down complexity with unpretentious accuracy. Anecdotes, cocktail recipes and recommendations add dashes of colour throughout.' Decanter'If you're looking for something to lift spirits, this is it: an utterly authoritative and fabulously entertaining guide to the world of distilled drinks...Harrison and Ridley are entertaining guides to their history, politics and flavours - plus some recipes.' Daily Express *From the winners of the Fortnum & Mason Drink Book of the Year 2015*The culture of enjoying quality spirits and liquors is now in a new golden age. In Fine Spirits is an accessible and authoritative guide to the world of distilled drinks. Across gin, whisky, tequila, rum and vodka , as well as no and low-alcohol alternatives, it examines not just how each spirit is made, but also the culture, history, cocktails and characters key to the success of each. From award-winning experts Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley, In Fine Spirits is designed for anyone who wants to understand more about the bottles in their cabinet, as well as the colourful history and narratives of the countries, drinks, bars and people that have helped create the global renaissance of luxury liquor and fine spirits.
'It is well referenced, with significant projects from his personal experience. Factually accurate, the stories reflect the ups and downs of the major projects environment. His thoughts on handling the tragedy of the King’s Cross fire are remarkable, and his compassionate treatment of this work is likely to prove of interest to those outside the project management and engineering fields … What resonates throughout the book is the coming together of countries, organisations and people. The ability to formulate and structure delivery teams that take on the holistic project life cycle — from project initiation and business case, through design, construction and effective handover, to fully using or operating a facility — is comprehensively covered.'PROJECTEngineering in Perspective provides a unique look into the career of one of Britain's most widely experienced engineers, Professor Tony Ridley. Ridley analyses key moments from his career to identify the real-world skills required for success. Through this, he examines how important it is that a successful engineer has not only traditional engineering skills but also good interpersonal skills coupled with a deep understanding of social, economic and political factors.Ridley's career case-studies include his time as first Director General of the Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive and working on the creation of the Metro; first Managing Director of the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway; Chairman and Managing Director of London Underground; the development of the Docklands Light Railway; and working through the trauma of the Kings Cross fire. As Professor of Transport Engineering at Imperial College London, Ridley was involved in national and international engineering bodies, including President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The book contains papers from this time that develop the concept of the 'breadth of engineering'.Highly relevant for engineering students, newly qualified engineers, educators and employers, this book allows examination of successes and failures of important engineering projects from the 20th century, with lessons and insights for the 21st century engineer.
'It is well referenced, with significant projects from his personal experience. Factually accurate, the stories reflect the ups and downs of the major projects environment. His thoughts on handling the tragedy of the King’s Cross fire are remarkable, and his compassionate treatment of this work is likely to prove of interest to those outside the project management and engineering fields … What resonates throughout the book is the coming together of countries, organisations and people. The ability to formulate and structure delivery teams that take on the holistic project life cycle — from project initiation and business case, through design, construction and effective handover, to fully using or operating a facility — is comprehensively covered.'PROJECTEngineering in Perspective provides a unique look into the career of one of Britain's most widely experienced engineers, Professor Tony Ridley. Ridley analyses key moments from his career to identify the real-world skills required for success. Through this, he examines how important it is that a successful engineer has not only traditional engineering skills but also good interpersonal skills coupled with a deep understanding of social, economic and political factors.Ridley's career case-studies include his time as first Director General of the Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive and working on the creation of the Metro; first Managing Director of the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway; Chairman and Managing Director of London Underground; the development of the Docklands Light Railway; and working through the trauma of the Kings Cross fire. As Professor of Transport Engineering at Imperial College London, Ridley was involved in national and international engineering bodies, including President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. The book contains papers from this time that develop the concept of the 'breadth of engineering'.Highly relevant for engineering students, newly qualified engineers, educators and employers, this book allows examination of successes and failures of important engineering projects from the 20th century, with lessons and insights for the 21st century engineer.
In this book, David Ridley argues that John Dewey’s theory of collective intelligence provides a unique critical social theory that speaks directly to the present moment. Escaping some of the dead ends of Frankfurt School critical theory, whilst also representing a continuity of the Marxist ‘philosophy of praxis’ tradition, the book reconstructs Dewey’s ‘method of democracy’ to reveal a forgotten alternative to both left-wing pessimism and neoliberal populism. Since the 2007-8 Financial Crisis, neoliberal governments, for example in the UK, have turned to higher education to kick-start a stagnating economy. Marketisation has turned English universities into multi-national corporations and students into consumers. Academics now have no choice, Ridley insists, but to join with the public in the political struggle against ‘third wave neoliberalism’. In the final part of the book, Ridley applies Dewey’s theory of collective intelligence to the reconstruction of UK higher education, concluding with a vision of radical democracy supported by ‘socially useful’ universities and a democratic academic and sociological profession.
The sleepy village of Lea Croft in Victorian Derbyshire is aroused when the body of the farmer's son, Herbert Grant, is found down a gully. Martha Holloway suspects Charlie, her husband, of killing him for assaulting her in the past. When Charlie goes missing in a landslide Martha has to find a job at the farm, where her younger sisters, Charlotte and Jessica, 15, pregnant by an unknown father, work as milkmaids. Herbert's brother, Ronald, fancies Charlotte, but will he pluck up the courage to tell her? He is arrested for Herbert's murder. But will he be found guilty, and what happens to Charlie?
Read about the psychological complexity of a young man's descent into madness. Discover how he lost his job, his reason, then became guilty of murder. Reborn is a tale of obsession, intuition, revenge plus the power of science and technology.
The definitive history of one of the DCU s deadliest villains is at last revealed! Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley tells the tragic backstory of Amanda Waller, in a vital part of DC s Absolute Power blockbuster! Since the earliest days of the Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller has operated behind the scenes of the DC Universe, manipulating superpowered heroes and villains in service of her own rise to power. Over the years, the character has permeated pop culture, and been adapted across film, television, animation, and video games. But what truly motivates this enigmatic figure? Absolute Power: Origins is the untold story of what led Amanda Waller to form the Trinity of Evil in DC s Absolute Power blockbuster, and take down Earth s Super Heroes! It s the Suicide Squad s founder as you ve never seen her before, in a grounded, emotional companion to Absolute Power. Amanda Waller s catastrophic attack on the metahumans of Earth has rendered both hero and villain powerless, and now readers will learn what truly drives The Wall, courtesy of Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and fan-favorite artist Alitha Martinez. It s the tale about how one woman lost everything she held dear powerless beneath the forces of senseless acts of chaos. The path of vengeance would bring her to two simple words that would change her life and the lives of the entire DC Universe forever: never again. This volume collects Absolute Power: Origins #1-3.
Superstars' continues with an unforgettable tale about Superman's greatest gift to the world...hope in two great arcs. Arc One by writer, John Ridley and artist, Inaki Miranda: A mystery is unfolding as Clark Kent is on the verge of discovering who is luring reformed villains back to a lives of crime, especially after Major Disaster returns to Metropolis and his old ways much to the dismay of the Man of Steel. In need of help he tries to convince Scorch to help him, when they're ambushed by a mysterious organization that holds the answers he's searching for. Will the truth continue to allude him? Arc Two by Poison Ivy's G. Willow Wilson and drawn by fan-favorite artist Gavin Guidry (Superman '78): Needing a break from the expectations and pressures of Metropolis, Lois sends Clark to the arctic to investigate a new technology that promises to halt global warming. When Clark arrives, he discovers that the scientific outpost has been plagued by Kilgore, a villain hoping to melt humanity's hopes for survival. This volume collects Action Comics #1082-1086.
