Taking on the Superpowers
Taking on the Superpowers

Author: Dan Connell

Publisher: The Red Sea Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 9781569021897

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Introduction by Basil Davidson and Lionel Cliffe.,In april 1976, Dan Connell slipped into Eritrea's,besieged capital, Asmara, where he witnessed the,assassination of a top-ranking Ethiopian official,and its bloody aftermath - the summary execution,of dozens of innocent civilians. His front page,account in the Washington Post broke Ethiopia's,long-standing information blockade. This is the,first of a two-volume collection of Connell's,writings, spanning a quarter-century, recounting,the experience of Eritrea's protracted war of,independence and its postliberation transition.

Building a New Nation
Building a New Nation

Author: Dan Connell

Publisher: Red Sea Press(NJ)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13:

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In April 1976, Dan Connell slipped into Eritrea's besieged capital, Asmara, where he witnessed the assassination of a top-ranking Ethiopian official and its bloody aftermath-the summary execution of dozens of innocent civilians. His front-page account in The Washington Post broke Ethiopia's long-standing information blockade. Connell went on to write about the radical social transformation underway in guerrilla-held areas, the near defeat of Ethiopia's American-backed army, the.

Superpowers
Superpowers

Author: David J. Schwartz

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2008-06-10

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0307449688

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Madison, Wisconsin: In the summer of 2001, five college juniors wake up with . . . not just a hangover, but superpowers. . . . Jack Robinson: Grew up on a farm, works in a chem lab, and brews his own beer. Age: 19. Superpower: SPEED. Caroline Bloom: Has a flair for fashion design and a mother who’s completely out of touch. Works as a waitress for a lunatic boss. Age: 20. Superpower: FLIGHT. Harriet Bishop: Studied violin, guitar, and piano . . . and was terrible at them all. Now writes about music for the campus paper. Age: 20. Superpower: ­INVISIBILITY. Mary Beth Layton: Is managing a 3.8, but feels like she’s working three times as hard as the people around her. Age: 20. Superpower: STRENGTH. Charlie Frost: Has an anxious way about him, and always looks like he’s on day 101 of his most recent haircut. Age: 20. Superpower: TELEPATHY. But how do you adjust to an extraordinary ability when you’re an ordinary person? What if you’re not ready for the responsibility that comes with great power? And how do you keep your head in a world that’s going mad?

The Big Book of Superpowers
The Big Book of Superpowers

Author: Susanna Isern

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1506463193

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Superheroes have superpowers, abilities like strength or invisibility or flight. But did you know that ordinary kids have superpowers too? From dancing to reading to persistence and optimism, all of us have a superpower that makes us special and unique, a special ability that enables us to make a difference in the world. What's your superpower? With eighteen stories of kids with everyday superpowers, The Big Book of Superpowers will inspire kids to look inside and find what makes them extraordinary

Superman: The Stolen Superpowers
Superman: The Stolen Superpowers

Author: Martin Powell

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2013-06-15

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 143426596X

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SUPERMAN has his hands full. First, he encounters his cousin, SUPERGIRL, a reckless teenager with powers like his own. Then he confronts a creature known as PARASITE, who can absorb SUPERMAN'S strength and super-speed just by touching him. SUPERMAN knows enough to not shake hands with the deadly fiend, but SUPERGIRL is still learning the ropes. Filled with her power, the PARASITE now battles the MAN OF STEEL in a fight that rocks the planet. How can SUPERMAN defeat a villain who gets more powerful with each punch?

The Day I Lost My Superpowers
The Day I Lost My Superpowers

Author: Michaël Escoffier

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592701445

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Childhood is a magical time when even the stuff of the day-to-day is exciting and the ordinary often seems extraordinary. A part of this magic is that with just a little imagination, we all might be found to possess true superpowers! This isn't the first or last book where a child delightedly discovers her own superpowers. But it may be just about the driest, funniest, and sweetest, where the discovery is handled with humor and charm. One of the book's true pleasures is that it's a girl who discovers her own extraordinary abilities, and when her powers fail, as they must, she discovers them in her mom. All of which leads to a lovely intimacy between the two.

My So-Called Superpowers
My So-Called Superpowers

Author: Heather Nuhfer

Publisher:

Published: 2018-01-23

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1250138604

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Veronica is an average twelve-year-old, and this is the bane of her existence. More than anything, Veronica wishes she could be one of the "Ests"--the cutest, smartest, funniest people in her grade. Instead, she gets "stupidpowers!" Now, her emotions come to life for the whole world to see! She belches fire when she's angry and dark clouds rain on her when she's sad. Worst of all, hearts float around her when she daydreams about her crush. With the help of her best friend, Veronica tries to solve the mystery of her stupidpowers before they totally humiliate her. This funny middle-grade series will resonate with tween readers who feel desperate to fit in, especially those who wear their hearts on their sleeves. Includes black-and-white illustrations.

Superpowers for Good
Superpowers for Good

Author: Devin Thorpe

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9780578976303

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For years, author Devin Thorpe asked hundreds of guests on his podcast, "What is your superpower?" Their inspiring answers, along with profiles highlighting their social impact and insights into how you can emulate them, comprise Superpowers for Good.Early praise:Devin has leveraged his "superpowers" to drive impact in the world his entire career, as an executive, through media and podcasts, as an author. In his new book, he assembles deeply personal stories that will inspire all of us to build a brighter future. ~Isabelle HauWe all have a superpower, even if we don't know what it is. Devin Thorpe's ability to reveal the amazing powers of amazing people is unmatched. Superpowers for Good is an incredible collection of stories from people who are making an impact on the world around us. ~Richard Bliss

AI Superpowers
AI Superpowers

Author: Kai-Fu Lee

Publisher: Harper Business

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 132854639X

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AI Superpowers is Kai-Fu Lee's New York Times and USA Today bestseller about the American-Chinese competition over the future of artificial intelligence.

My First Book of Superpowers
My First Book of Superpowers

Author: Morris Katz

Publisher: Downtown Bookworks

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9781950587230

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DC's beloved super heroes have lots of different superpowers. What makes Superman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg, and their friends so special? Superman and Supergirl come from the planet Krypton. They have X-ray vision, heat vision, super-strength—and they can fly! Green Lantern can fly too! And his power ring lets him make force fields. The Flash is the fastest man on Earth. The Shazam famly looks like a regular bunch of kids—until they say "Shazam!" This board book offers the perfect introduction to beloved DC characters and their amazing superpowers.