Louise Simonson Libros

Lois Lane uncovers Lex Luthor's creation of Bizarro Superman, a flawed version of the hero who mistakenly captures her and wreaks havoc in Metropolis. As chaos ensues, the real Superman must race against time to confront this misguided creature and prevent total destruction, all while navigating themes of identity and the true meaning of heroism.

With a shared reverence for the arts of Japan, T. Richard Fishbein and his wife, Estelle P. Bender assembled an outstanding and diverse collection of paintings of the Edo period (1615 – 1868). The Poetry of Nature offers an in-depth look at more than forty works from their collection that together trace the development of the major schools and movements of the era — Rinpa, Nanga, Zen, Maruyama-Shijō, and Ukiyo-e — from their roots in Heian court culture and the Kano and Tosa artistic lineages that preceded them. Insightful essays by John T. Carpenter and Midori Oka reveal a unifying theme — the celebration of the natural world — expressed in varied forms, from the bold, graphic manner of Rinpa to the muted sensitivity of Nanga. Lavishly illustrated, these works draw particular focus to the unique intertwinement of poetry and the pictorial arts that is fundamental to the Japanese tradition. In addition to providing new readings and translations of Japanese and Chinese poems, The Poetry of Nature sheds new light on the ways in which Edo artists used verse to transform their paintings into a hybrid literary and visual art. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana}

Struggling with a new diabetes diagnosis, Allie, a talented track athlete, faces the challenge of maintaining her performance while hiding her condition from her peers. As her secretive actions spark rumors about drug use, she must navigate the complexities of friendship, acceptance, and self-identity. The story explores themes of vulnerability, the pressure of expectations, and the importance of honesty in overcoming personal struggles.

Lois Lane uncovers Lex Luthor's sinister plot to create Bizarro Superman, a misguided creature that captures her and wreaks havoc on Metropolis. As chaos ensues, the real Superman must confront this twisted version of himself to save Lois and restore order, all while navigating themes of identity and morality in the pursuit of truth and justice.

The entire incendiary epic in one red-hot hardcover! When mad geneticist Mister Sinister and the demonic N'astirh set their respective master plans in motion, an Inferno engulfs the Marvel Universe! The flames are fanned as Sinister's Marauders attack the X-Men, while a demonic horde preys upon the helpless, horrified populace of New York - and Illyana Rasputin battles for her soul! But it is Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne Pryor, now the Goblin Queen, who might turn the Earth into a hellish wasteland! The X-Men, X-Factor and New Mutants face their most harrowing ordeal - and the fires are fought by Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers and more! Collecting X-FACTOR (1986) #33-40, X-TERMINATORS #1-4, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #239-243, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #71-73, POWER PACK (1984) #40 and #42-44, AVENGERS (1963) #298-300, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #322-324, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #311-313, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #146-148, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #47-48, DAREDEVIL (1964) #262-263 and #265, EXCALIBUR (1988) #6-7, MUTANT MISADVENTURES OF CLOAK AND DAGGER #4, and material from X-FACTOR ANNUAL #4.

The discovery of an exotic plant on a remote island leads to a catastrophic outbreak in Washington, D.C. as scientists return with their find. The situation escalates when Circe, a malevolent sorceress, unleashes her magical powers on the city, ensnaring even Wonder Woman in her web of enchantment. As the threat grows, the fate of the capital hangs in the balance, with the potential for Circe to claim it as her own if Wonder Woman cannot break free from her spell.

The story follows Lilly, who longs to fit in with the popular crowd at Memorial Middle School. Her excitement about being invited to a birthday party quickly turns sour when Tania, the host, targets Lilly after her crush on Lilly's brother fails. Facing bullying, Lilly finds solace and strength through her favorite teacher's guidance and a campaign against bullying, leading her to connect with other victims and express her feelings. The narrative explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the impact of bullying in a school setting.

The body count rises higher than ever as the X-Men and their allies face war on every front! X-Factor comes up against their deadliest challenge yet in Apocalypse and his Horsemen, including the all-new -- and all-too-familiar -- Archangel! The New Mutants lose one of their own on an island of horrors! The X-Men take on the lethal Marauders...and the survivors will be asked to sacrifice themselves to stop the demonic Adversary! Featuring tie-ins starring Captain America, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk and Power Pack, it's one of the most devastating X-overs of all time! COLLECTING: New Mutants (1983) 55-61; Uncanny X-Men (1981) 220-227; X-Factor (1986) 18-26; Captain America (1968) 339; Daredevil (1964) 252; Fantastic Four (1961) 312; Incredible Hulk (1968) 336-337, 340; Power Pack (1984) 35

Time: A future where ships can fold space and much of humanity has abandoned its depleted world. Two forces-- Government and Corporation― vie for control of what’s left of the Earth, of known space, and of the universe beyond.Hyperbreed tm: Gene-spliced human-animal hybrid assets with no legal status, living, breathing slaves created and programmed to do their Corporate masters bidding. Government, in trying to limit Corporate power, has recently insisted “splices” be paid wages and has begun to debate a bill that would allow the Hyperbreed assets to buy their freedom. Corporate will do anything to stop it.Maks: A race of alien robot pirates that exists on the edge of explored space--terrifying monsters who wear the body parts of vanquished flesh-and-blood enemies as trophies. An attack on Earth is next on their agenda.Caught in the middle: Byrr, Fext and Cammo, three Hyperbreed assets who’ve run afoul of their Corporate masters. Thrown together on an ancient freighter, their mission is to transport valuable Explosive Ore to a distant mining colony. But their mission is far from what it seems and the battle for their futures and the future of Known Space is about to begin.In the vastness of space, small betrayals can have major consequences, playing the odds can change the course of history, and Luck isn’t always what it seems.