Frederick L. Jones

""An Examination of the Shelley Legend"" is a book written by Newman Ivey White, which delves into the life and work of the famous English poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. The book provides a critical analysis of Shelley's poetry and prose, as well as his personal life and relationships. White explores the myths and legends that have grown up around Shelley, including his reputation as a radical and a libertine, and examines the ways in which these have influenced our understanding of his work. The book also includes a detailed examination of Shelley's political and social beliefs, his views on religion, and his attitudes towards love and sexuality. With its insightful analysis and thorough research, ""An Examination of the Shelley Legend"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important poets of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

Apprentice STRIKER Cast faces her biggest challenge yet—and she won’t give up until she’s used all of her smarts and all of her might!In a thrilling new adventure, Clock Striker, Volume 3 explores Cast’s obstacles to saving not only her friend Klaus but an entire town that’s under the rule of a despotic king. Cast finds herself face to face with a roomful of Klaus lookalikes and the terribly cruel Loki, a member of a gang of cyborg desperados, the Demon Bandits. While the townspeople of Alter have embraced Cast, their lives are endangered by a disaster that threatens to destroy their entire kingdom. With Cast’s mentor, the powerful SMITH Ms. Clock, held captive by the secretive king, Cast must make the most of her intelligence and toughness to beat the odds. Can she do it?The first shonen manga to feature a black female hero, Saturday AM’s steampunk action-adventure series Clock Striker has received glowing accolades from fans and industry professionals alike. Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters.Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series: Apple Black, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Orisha, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

Move over, Marvel and DC—Saturday AM’s manga multiverse crossover is here! In Saturday Wars, Saturday AM’s heroes unite in an epic story that changes everything in the diverse manga multiverse. The post-credit scenes from initial volumes across Saturday AM’s series confirmed a shared universe—and NOW the event to save their worlds begins! Driven by an evil empire helmed by the mysterious Chillian Veyn, a powerful threat is traversing the multiverse, conquering everything in its path. In response, the all-encompassing cosmic alliance that rules the multiverse seeks to recruit the diverse heroes of Saturday AM to fight to prevent the complete desolation of their realities. Though the heroes accept that their efforts are likely in vain, they’re still committed to joining forces to save their worlds. Thus, a series of wars erupt across the multiverse, threatening to destroy everything that has ever been or will ever be created. Can Sano of Apple Black, Cast of Clock Striker, Isao of Bully Eater, and the other heroes of Saturday AM win? Written by Saturday AM publisher Frederick L. Jones with art by up-and-coming creator Eddy Frye, Saturday Wars features characters from Odunze Oguguo / Whyt Manga (Apple Black), JeyOdin (Hammer), Issaka Galadima (Clock Striker), plus Tony Dawkins (Titan King), Oscar Fong (The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts), Bon Idle (Henshin!), Fred Tornager (Gunhild), Morganne Walker (Soul Beat), and more! Saturday Wars is the perfect adventure for manga lovers who’ve yearned to see their favorite heroes both pitted against each other and teaming up to battle an enemy more powerful than they’ve ever experienced. Saturday Wars is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.Saturday Wars brings together the heroes of the Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons that feature the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Discover the original action-packed adventures of the Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Orisha, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

Nilay Rao is hiding his avatar, Vyper Neo, at his home, but the little orange character is creating all kinds of havoc--and his dad still doesn't know He is only concerned about Nilay's falling grades. Nilay's only solace is playing video games with his best friend, Chess. The two struggle to beat a game and think maybe Vyper is the answer. Suddenly, they open a whole world of ghosts.Nilay Rao is learning more about the mysterious device and his new avatar, Vyper Neo. As they work together to solve the mystery, they end up summoning monsters and falling into serious danger.On the fly, they must test out the ability cards, Vyper's powers, and Nilay's own power. There's a ghost attack, a boar-rager chimera summoned from a game, and on top of it all, a power outage. Can Nilar, Vyper, and Chess defeat the ghost before his dad comes home?

Who will win in the epic battle between the rogue killer Gato and famed ghost Daedalus Bonn? As Nilay watches, confused and upset, he starts to see that it's not all about strength and power. Daedalus might be out of practice, and Vyper may be new, but they are both working for good and for truth.The battle rages on, and everyone must join the fight. Gato wants the ability cards, but more than that, he just wants to win. Nilay has to engage with his new avatar, Vyper, the incredibly strong and skilled Daedalus, and his own abilities to stand a chance.Can Nilay reckon with some distrust to help win the battle? He may not know the rules of The World of Ghosts--but does he have the passion, energy, and determination to succeed?

Coasting through life without ever spending much effort or committing to anything has made many people think less of Nilay Rao. The teenager is relatively unassuming, as he's not the most popular student, nor the hardest working. The kids call him "Nil," suggesting that he's a loser. But he has another name, the "biggest cheat," which he's earned from using cheat codes and hacks in everything from games to grades. But that all will change when Nilay receives a mysterious device from his long-lost mother, Dia.Curious about the device, Nilay unwittingly creates his own "video game" avatar that he names Vyper Neo, which causes him more stress than he could imagine. The little orange character has his own personality and gets Nilay and his father into all sorts of trouble.The World of Ghosts is filled with other players fighting for money, territory, and power. Can Nilay unravel the mystery before he and his avatar are destroyed?

Though Nilay survived his first big ghost battle, he's got to figure out where his mom is and why she sent this device. Another World of Ghosts player offers information for a face-to-face meeting, and Nilay walks into even more danger. Luckily, Vyper is there to help, but the two may not be ready for this battle just yet. Nilay's father seems to know more about the World of Ghosts than he let on--what has he been hiding all these years? Can he help Nilay understand and fight off the other player?The attacks are fierce, and the ghosts are scary. Vyper Neo and his only human buddy, Chess, have his back, but taking on this massive new world won't be easy. Like it or not, Nilay is going to have to play this game to win

Clock Striker, Volume 2, is the exciting follow-up to the acclaimed first volume, featuring shonen manga’s first Black female lead character! *2024 School Library Journal Best Manga of the Year**2025 CBC Librarians Favorites Winner*Combining sci-fi, steampunk, action-adventure, and insightful humor, this new volume explores teenage hero Cast’s desire to (once again) save her friend Klaus while dealing with an entire town that confounds her with its unique sharing culture. Something is off—and Cast and her mentor, Ms. Philomena Clock, engineer-warriors called SMITHS, are determined to find out what it is before it’s too late.Klaus is a runaway prince who has been captured by cybernetic outlaws, the Demon Bandits. Cast has almost never ventured past her hometown, so the demanding trek, including rough terrain and the strange kingdom of Alter, will test her beyond anything she has encountered before.With a rival SMITH and STRIKER on their tails, as well as the mysterious King of Alter—who seems to have a powerful kingdom despite rejecting cutting-edge technology—can our female dynamic duo save the day?Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters.Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Orisha, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.Awards for Clock Striker 1: "I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!"*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens**2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner - Starred Selection**2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Honor Book**2022 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics Finalist*Praise for Clock Striker 1: "I'm Gonna Be a SMITH!"“ . . . evokes the energy and exhilaration of classic shonen manga . . . promises deeper lore and mysteries in subsequent volumes”—Publishers Weekly“Readers will eagerly anticipate more entries. A fantastic, refreshing series opener.”—Kirkus ReviewsA “fast-paced story of self-discovery and altruism.”—Sara Smith, Booklist“This action-packed graphic novel adventure featuring tenacious female leads will leave shonen manga fans counting down to future volumes”—Amanda Melilli, School Library Journal

A new challenger arrives to take down Nilay and his summoned ghosts! Picking up after the titanic battle between the teenager Nilay Rao and seasoned assassin Gato, the World of GHOSTS, a secret society where select “players” can summon GHOSTS to fight battles, is in chaos! Nilay is not only the son of former decorated players, but he has acquired the mythical GHOSTS Vyper Neo, capable of unseating the balance of power of all royal players. As Nilay’s father struggles to uncover the connection of Vyper Neo to his wife’s disappearance, a new mysterious figure threatens to destroy the Rao family and take Vyper Neo, but unlike Gato, this person appears to be an acquaintance already. Can the Rao family piece together the clues of their antagonist before it’s too late? The answer may rely on Nilay’s ability to become a better player and work with Vyper Neo and his father’s former GHOST, the terrifying Daedalus Bonn, to defeat any threats that come their way. The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up. Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

Cast dreams of being a SMITH, and though she's rather handy with her tools, no one in her small town ever realizes their dreams. Besides, the legendary warrior engineers haven't been seen in years and were never known for having female members. Fortunately, Cast meets one surviving member named Ms. Philomena Clock, who agrees to take her on as her apprentice, or striker.Suddenly Cast is thrust into one deadly adventure after another. Cybernetic desperadoes. From cybernetic desperadoes to technology thieves and more, Cast has to use her mind and her remodeled robotics-lab prosthetic hand, which offers unfathomable offensive power in the form of scientific experiments. Need lightning? Cast can generate it from her hand Cast's mentor seeks to uncover an ominous mystery that explains what happened to the SMITHS and shines a light on a hidden power that may be within Cast herself.Can Cast become a new member of the SMITHS? More importantly, can Cast survive the process to become a SMITH?

The Demon Bandits have infiltrated Cast's train ride. Lucky for Cast, a simple mistake unveils something unexpected about the evil gang. Despite doubts of Ms. Clock's true intentions, Cast attempts to save the passengers. Will her plan succeed? Through a series of life-threatening adventures, Cast uses her gift for remodeling old hardware to protect herself and those she cares for.

Cast continues her training and looks to help solve her family's problems. Cast's goal to help those with disabilities fuels her determination to become a SMITH. She seeks out the help of Ms. Philomena Clock to win the SMITH competition and create a prosthetic hand with amazing capabilities. Can she prove that technology is best used to help society and build things rather than to destroy?

The country's most dangerous gang, The Demon Bandits, are on the hunt to find Ms. Clock. Cast has officially become Ms. Clock's striker, and the two find themselves investigating a haunted cave in the farmlands. Will they discover what lies deep underground? And will Cast grow closer to becoming a SMITH? Fortunately, her greatest invention, the mobile lab prosthetic, provides her unfathomable offensive power by creating scientific experiences in the palm of her hand

Clock Striker, now in graphic novel format, follows Shonen manga’s first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers.*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens**2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner - Starred Selection**2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Award Honor Book**2022 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics Finalist*Cast dreams of being a SMITH, and though she’s rather handy with her tools, no one in her small town ever realizes their dreams. Besides, these legendary warrior engineers haven’t been seen in years and were never known for having female members. Fortunately, Cast meets one surviving member named Ms. Philomena Clock, who agrees to take her on as her apprentice, or striker.Now Cast is thrust into one deadly adventure after another! From cybernetic desperadoes to technology thieves and more, Cast has to use her mind and her remodeled robotics-lab prosthetic hand, which offers unfathomable offensive power in the form of scientific experiments. Need lightning? Cast can generate it from her hand! Cast’s mentor seeks to uncover an ominous mystery that explains what happened to the SMITHS and shines a light on a hidden power that may be within Cast herself.Can Cast become a new member of the SMITHS? More importantly, can Cast survive the process to become a SMITH?Clock Striker is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up.Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters.Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.

Monsters are fake news, right? That’s what many of the readers of the tabloid rag the Yellow Stringer think, but the truth is more frightening than anyone could possibly know. With front page stories like the demon baby born in an Iowa hospital or the ghost that mysteriously haunts cheerleaders from a small West Virginia town, most people assume that the articles in this national newspaper are sensationalist entertainment for bored shoppers waiting at checkout. However, these stories are real, and the journalists who report on them get the scoop despite the danger they find themselves in. Promising Columbia Journalism School graduate Naomi and her partner, ex-cop Tony, two journalists who have suffered traumatic events at the hands of monsters, now dedicate their lives to reporting true monster crime. While they come from two different backgrounds with very different methods to investigate the truth, they are committed to unearthing the world of the supernatural. Even if no one in the world ever believes them, this dynamic team will stop at nothing to reveal the truth! In this volume, our bickering yet terrific duo have to deal with a unique version of the headless horseman, the undead, cursed artifacts, and more! Naomi and Tony may have seen it all, but when cases start to link up to trauma that only they have experienced, they’re going to stop at nothing to expose the truth.Yellow Stringer is rated OT for Older Teen, recommended for ages 16 and up. Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters. Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, and Underground.

To discover what happened to his long-lost mother, unassuming teenager Nilay Rao must step into a new world, the Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts. Coasting through life without ever spending much effort or committing to anything has made many people think less of Nilay Rao. The teenager is relatively unassuming, as he’s not the most popular student, nor the hardest working. The kids call him “Nil,” suggesting that he’s a loser. But he has another name, the “biggest cheat,” which he’s earned from using cheat codes and hacks in everything from games to grades. But that all will change when Nilay receives a mysterious device from his long-lost mother, Dia. Curious about the device, Nilay unwittingly creates his own “video game” avatar that he names Vyper Neo, which causes him more stress than he could imagine. The little orange character has his own personality and gets Nilay and his father into all sorts of trouble. That’s not all—the device itself belongs to a super-secret group of people who can summon similar video game avatars called Ghosts to battle over money, territory, and power. Now that Nilay has it, he has officially become a “player” like them who can summon his own Ghost in Vyper Neo—and that’s made other players very angry. Can this lackluster teenager survive long enough to learn where his mother is and why she sent this device? Vyper Neo and his only human buddy, Chess, have his back, but taking on this massive new world won’t be easy. Like it or not, Nilay is going to have to play this game to win! The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts is rated T for Teen, recommended for ages 13 and up. Saturday AM, the world’s most diverse manga-inspired comics, are now presented in a new format! Introducing Saturday AM TANKS, the new graphic novel format similar to Japanese Tankobons where we collect the global heroes and artists of Saturday AM. These handsome volumes have select color pages, revised artwork, and innovative post-credit scenes that help bring new life to our popular BIPOC, LGBTQ, and/or culturally diverse characters.Join in even more adventures with the other action-packed Saturday AM TANKS series:Apple Black, Clock Striker, Gunhild, Hammer, Henshin!, Oblivion Rouge, Saigami, Soul Beat, Titan King, Underground, and Yellow Stringer.