Collection: Adult

It's total carnage on Earth as the Xiliens invade with the help of kaiju from outer space in this exciting graphic novel!

It's the middle of the 20th century, and Americans everywhere are terrified of the strange lights hovering above them in the night sky...and they should be.

These UFOs are actually the Xilien invasion force! Revealed to have already been on Earth during the events of Here There Be Dragons: Sons of Giants, the Xiliens have been attempting to destabilize the planet with the help of kaiju from outer space. With the aliens' claws deep inside the U.S. government, will our rogue operatives manage to band together to save humanity?

Here There Be Aliens is both a fully standalone limited series and the epic conclusion to the Eisner-nominated Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy! Brought to us by veteran scribe Frank Tieri (Wolverine, Jughead: The Hunger) and new series artist Angel Hernandez (Star Trek).

"I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M STANDING HERE WITH YOU LIKE THIS AGAIN."

The day of the long-awaited ball is finally here! Oriana feels like she's in a dream as she stands in front of Vincent in a dress that resembles the color of his eyes. Once the same height, Vincent now towers over her not as the boy she wanted to protect but as a fine young man. Their fingers gently intertwine, ascertaining each other's heat as they begin to spin, but is this merely the calm before the storm? Or is this their last chance to rekindle their love before death comes for them again?

The darkness is eternal; the vast expanse of unexplainable umbra swallows me whole. It's how they always start. The nightmares that have haunted me for as long as I can remember-they don't relent. They chase me into the shadows of sleep, and when I'm awake, a new kind of nightmare lives.

I want nothing more than to run away from it all, but in a kingdom like Eathian, the nightmares lurk in every corner. When something I thought I would never feel sparks an ember of hope in my chest, I reconsider my path. I think I have a plan, but that same spark of hope also sparks doubt as I find that �������� has another plan entirely.

Not all nightmares are what they seem.

Will the ember die of ash or burst aflame and burn everything in its wake?

The popular online puzzle makes its print debut!

Of the many games that appeared online in the wake of the Wordle craze, Waffle is one of the best: easy to understand, fun to solve--and surprisingly well-suited to pencil-and-paper solving.

The basic rules are simple: You are given a mini-crossword in which the letters have been scrambled. Letters on green squares are in the right position. Letters on yellow squares are in the right word, but not in the right position. (If they're on an intersection, they could be in either crossing word.) Letters on white squares are not in the right word.

Using logic and language skills, solvers narrow down what letters go where, crossing them off as they go, until their waffle is ready to serve!

MYSTERIES ABOUND

In a small back alley in Chinatown, one can find a pet shop almost as mysterious as its keeper, Count D. The animals in his care range from endangered species to pets that will fulfill your darkest desires...and the creatures and characters in this volume are stranger than ever. A young girl wakes from a fifty-year nap, an extinct dragon soars through the skies of Tokyo--and that is just a taste of what D's dark and curious pet shop has to offer...

The classic guide to America's greatest hamburger eateries, from burger scholar and restauranteur George Motz, returns in a completely updated fourth edition--featuring 220 establishments where you can find the perfect regional burger and reclaim a precious slice of Americana.

America's foremost hamburger expert George Motz has been back on the road to completely update and expand his seminal and celebrated guide to the country's beloved burger establishments. This new edition features brand new photography throughout, alongside 38 new restaurants, spotlighting the nation's best roadside stands, nostalgic diners, mom-n-pop shops, and college town favorites--capturing their rich histories and one-of-a-kind taste experiences.

Organized by state, this engagingly written guide takes readers into the kitchens, booths, and drive-throughs of some of the most delicious and interesting burger establishments across the United States including local favorites like Val's Burgers (CA), Taylor's Maid Rite (IA), Pete's Hamburgers (WI), Jimbo's Hamburger Place (NY), Boots Burger (TX), Redamak's (MI), and Owl Bar & Café (NM). Each entry is complete with both colorful anecdotes and practical information (location, website, hours of operation, and more), making this volume as practical for planning your own burger-themed roadtrip as it is inspiration for a mouthwatering cookout at home. Whether you're an armchair traveler, a serious connoisseur, a fan of George's own hugely popular New York City restaurant (also named Hamburger America) or a curious adventurer, Hamburger America will inspire you to get on the road and get back to food that's even more American than apple pie.

Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.

Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty and for the warmth of its inhabitants- the " Ticos." With an infectious enthusiasm for life, the Ticos are a proud people who cherish their democracy in a region that has seen generations of political unrest.

Culture Smart! Costa Rica explores the complexities of modern life in this lush coastal country. It introduces you to the key historical events that have shaped who the Ticos are today, and describes the values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you are likely to encounter. You will get an insider' s view of the Ticos' home life, how they socialize, how they spend their down time, and how they do business. This insight will open the door to a far richer experience on the ground, while practical information on getting around and communication will smooth your path.

Bienvenidos!

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

The purpose of the MUTCD is to establish uniform national criteria for the use of traffic control devices that meet the needs and expectancy of road users on all streets, highways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and site roadways open to public travel.

Traffic control devices (TCDs) are very critical for the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), by setting minimum standards and providing guidance, ensures uniformity of traffic control devices across the nation. The use of uniform TCDs (messages, locations, sizes, shapes, and colors) helps reduce crashes and congestion, and improves the efficiency of the surface transportation system. Uniformity also helps reduce the cost of TCDs through standardization. The information contained in the MUTCD is the result of years of practical experience, research, and/or the MUTCD experimentation process. This effort ensures that TCDs are visible, recognizable, understandable, and necessary. The MUTCD is a dynamic document that changes with time to address contemporary safety and operational issues.

A little goose goes off on a grand adventure discovering the marvelous world around him, and in the process shows his family there is more to life than walking in a perfect line.

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY...

Five-year-old Kaya-chan is the strongest psychic who defeats evil spirits by punching them with her fists. Her teacher Chie-sensei has learned that there's something strange about Kaya's mother, and now, someone appears who knows the secret of Kaya-chan's power and of her mother's family... Just how much will Chie-sensei manage to discover?

What do we lose when ecosystems are degraded through human use and misuse? How do we process the damage, both environmentally and culturally? How should we feel about individuals who participated in extinction events but did not know that they were extinction events? How should we feel about the ways that we may be equally culpable? In her stunning study of the American wilderness and the emotional aspects of extinction, Hannah Rodabaugh crafts a moving elegy to what we've lost, and where we go from here.

Written by Mike Bridges, "an internationally known clinician and horseman in the California Vaquero Style, with more than fifty five years of making a living on the back of a horse..." The Vaquero Style originated from the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors who brought this tradition of riding from the Iberian Peninsula to the New World. This book details every step in "making such a horse, (which) takes many years...it is not quick fix advice, nor an easy process."

From the Foreword:

"In the following pages, we will explore the development of the California-Style Vaquero Bridle Horse. This exquisite style of horsemanship was developed in Mexico and spread into what is now California over the past 450 years. Its purpose was, and remains, specifically for managing the huge herds of cattle with the greatest amount of efficiency and grace. Long before gold and silicon, the Western economy was based on cattle and remained that way for approximately 270 years. Within only the last 130 years, however, this horsemanship spread to Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and other places throughout the western United States. More recently, it has begun to move around the

world...

"...I started to learn how to develop or "build" them at age 15 when I started buckarooing for a living. As of this writing, I'm 70 years old, and this journey of learning how to build a better-balanced horse will never end. It is important for both you and your horse that you enjoy the journey. My 55 years of working cattle, the miles ridden and the long hours in the saddle, alone or with other buckaroos, was the high school and college time I spent to learn this discipline. The last sixteen years

of teaching clinics in the United State and in Europe, of imparting this vaquero style, has helped me to think through and analyze precisely how I do things in the training of this style of horse. I think that has made me a better horseman.

"The things I was taught and the things I have learned is what I know today. My style of riding and the steps I use to build this California-style bridle horse are a reflection of all of that. What I do is not the only way it can be done, nor the only way it is done today. But I believe this older, more methodical way builds a better horse that has the strength through his back to still be doing his job of working cattle into his old age with quality of movement.

"Most of the suppling and gymnastic exercises I use to develop my horses I learned as a boy and a young man. Most of the time, the old-timers used slang western words to describe them. Up until the time I was exposed to some people in the eastern United States and Europe, I, too, used western slang, which made it difficult for the people I was trying to help to understand what I was saying. I found that beyond the world of the buckaroo there is a universal language of words, phrases and expressions to describe the movements of horses. Some of my friends have taken the time to help me learn this language. It has certainly helped me in teaching, but I have not yet mastered it in my ongoing education.

"My grandfather used to say, 'Patience is a virtue and you should exercise it whenever you are around

livestock.' Let the journey begin."

Softcover, 185 pages, black and white photos.

From a nationally recognized violence-prevention expert, an accessible guide that debunks the most pervasive myths about crime and offers evidence-based strategies that make us safer

A specific image of violence and how to avoid it lives in a lot of our imaginations. And what some of us fear most is shaped not by the strongest evidence, but the most viral horror stories.

Meg Stone, an abuse and violence prevention expert, dives deep into dangerous safety myths and helps us understand what the evidence shows and what men in positions of authority just expect us to believe because they said so.

Meg debunks myths about:

• how attackers behave ("Don't Fight Back. It Will Make the Attacker Angry and You'll Get Hurt Worse"),
• what (or who) to fear ("Crime Is at an All-Time High and Going Up"),
• what you should never do ("Don't Wear a Ponytail. An Attacker Could Grab It"); and
• what you should always do ("Trust Your Intuition")

Each chapter offers practical strategies for protecting ourselves that also contribute to the activism it takes to change the conditions that cause or contribute to violence.

You don't have to diminish yourself or restrict your life to avoid being attacked. Critical thinking, not following simplistic directives, is the real way to be "smart" about safety.

The Book of Revelation has captivated, confused, and inspired readers for nearly two thousand years. With its striking imagery, cosmic battles, and powerful proclamations of divine victory, it is unlike any other book in the Bible. But what does it really mean? And why was it written in such vivid, mysterious language?

In Understanding the Book of Revelation: A Key to Biblical Prophecy, Vera Darax guides readers through the complexity of this final book of the New Testament with clarity, reverence, and insight. This accessible yet deeply thoughtful exploration breaks down Revelation's major themes, symbols, and messages-helping believers and curious readers alike to make sense of its prophetic vision and enduring relevance.

Revelation is not just a book of doom and destruction; it is a message of hope, resilience, and ultimate renewal. Written during a time of intense hardship-most likely under Roman persecution in the late first century-Revelation was meant to encourage early Christians facing both spiritual and political pressure. Its dramatic visions were not meant to terrify, but to inspire faithfulness. Its goal was not to conceal truth, but to unveil the heavenly perspective on earthly chaos.

At its core, Revelation is an apocalyptic text-meaning it uses symbolic imagery and visionary language to reveal hidden spiritual realities. Yet it also contains prophecy and pastoral letters, blending genres to speak to the hearts of real communities. Vera Darax explains how to approach this unique literary style without falling into the trap of rigid literalism or wild speculation. Instead, she offers tools for discernment, showing how the book's strange beasts, numbers, and cosmic drama point to deeper truths about God's justice, Christ's victory, and the call to remain faithful in a world that often opposes divine truth.

Each chapter of this book aligns with key foundational truths:

• It is the final book of the Bible, completing the Christian narrative.

• Traditionally attributed to the Apostle John, written during exile on Patmos.

• Its apocalyptic nature uses symbols, not codes, to express deeper spiritual realities.

• It speaks directly to seven churches in Asia Minor, yet offers timeless wisdom.

• Jesus Christ is the central figure-presented as the slain Lamb and victorious King.

• It ends not in chaos, but in cosmic renewal: a new heaven and a new earth.

This study does not claim to solve every mystery. Instead, it equips readers with biblical context, theological grounding, and spiritual insight. It encourages readers to understand the big picture: God is sovereign, Christ has triumphed, and evil will not have the final word.

Key themes include:

• God's Sovereignty: The throne in heaven is never empty.

• The Lamb's Victory: Jesus conquers not through force, but through sacrificial love.

• Judgment and Justice: Evil is real-but so is divine justice.

• Spiritual Warfare: The visible world is not all there is; Revelation pulls back the curtain.

• Hope and Restoration: At the end of the Bible is not a wasteland, but a garden-city where God dwells with His people.

Revelation addresses urgent questions relevant to every generation:

• Where is God when the world is in turmoil?

• Can evil be overcome?

• What does it mean to follow Christ in a corrupt world?

• How should Christians live in the tension between the "already" and the "not yet"?

• What is the destiny of creation-and of humanity?