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In The Empire of Nature, John M. MacKenzie assesses the significance of the hunting cult as a major element of the imperial experience in Africa and Asia.

This thesis presents various characteristics of 122-type iron pnictide (FeSC) such as crystal and electronic structure, carrier-doping effect, and impurity-scattering effect, using transport, magnetization, specific heat, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, and optical spectral measurements. Most notably the measurement on the magnetic fluctuation in the material successfully explains already known unusual electronic properties, i.e., superconducting gap symmetry, anisotropy of in-plane resistivity in layered structure, and charge dynamics; and comparing them with those of normal phase, the controversial problems in FeSCs are eventually settled. The thesis provides broad coverage of the physics of FeSCs both in the normal and superconducting phase, and readers therefore benefit from the efficient up-to-date study of FeSCs in this thesis. An additional attraction is the detailed description of the experimental result critical for the controversial problems remaining since the discovery of FeSC in 2008, which helps readers follow up recent developments in superconductor research.

Pezzini is drawn deeper into Brooklyn's Ultra Orthodox Jewish enclave, where an unspeakable evil has been unleashed and is slaughtering members of the community. Neither Sara's detective training, nor the power of the Witchblade, have prepared her for what she's about to face. Making matters worse, the crimes have attracted the attention of a newspaper reporter who is beginning to piece together the truth about Sara and the Witchblade.

Mark and Eve try to enjoy a little down time as a chain of events is set into motion that will change the way you look at Mark Grayson forever.

Madrid returns home after a year of mapping segments of the Astral Rifts, but is a little early for the annual family cookout. Before anyone can join her, she witnesses a bizarre, violent scene projected across the entire sky—but her companion Subtracto doesn't see it at all! She's going to need some consultation and help. Meanwhile, as Gina sets up the barbecue, Charlie and Tifanny (well, mainly Charlie) start plotting a romantic reunion for Madrid and her ex-husband (and fellow Djinn), Dao!

Johann travels to Japan to fight giant monsters, but what he discovers is even more disturbing. A man with no brain has been drawing pictures . . . and they tell a terrifying story. * Perfect jumping-on point for new readers. If you've ever fantasized about fighting monsters, there's no reason to not pick this thing up.�Comic Bastards

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"Heart Held Hostage, Part One": The Sonic/Mina/Sally triangle comes to a head in this intriguing tale. Sally has been noticing Mina's attraction towards Sonic for many months now -- and unfortunately she suspects that the feeling is mutual. Before she can confront them about their relationship, however, bounty hunter extraordinaire, Nack the Weasel, kidnaps her.