The Adventures of Rodney the Raindrop follows an adorable raindrop from ‘birth’ through his amazing and often peril-filled adventures in the cyclical world of raindrops as they impact themselves and our physical world.
aEURoeRodney Bonhomme, you have been noticed. You have been heard. And you have been answered.aEUR With these words, an ordinary young manaEUR(tm)s life is transformed forever into the amazingly powerful, high-flying superhero, Captain Good! But unknown to him, deadly, evil forces have already established a foothold in his city. If not stopped they will spell the end for Cleveland, Ohio, and even the world itself! And that same evil is even now exerting a powerful influence on the very people closest to the young heroaEUR(tm)s life. As Captain Good, Rodney is blessed with a stunning array of powers with which to accomplish his mission, including super human strength, endurance, speed, and invulnerability along with enhanced senses, a blue purging flame which destroys the weapons and influence of evildoers, and a mysterious ability to see the truth about people and things which he comes into contact with. Yet Rodney is also burdened with a terrible grief that could threaten to undermine his gifts and endanger everyone he hopes to help. And a horrible secret will be revealed that would cause an even greater tragedy if Captain Good should fail. But if he is going to win, Rodney will have to find a power still greater than his own; and even then, he may be forced to make the ultimate sacrifice if the world is to be saved and his enemies defeated. Will Captain Good save the day but lose those most precious to him in the process? Or will he lose everything, including his newfound powers, his family, and his life? The answers are found in this incredible first novel by Kevin D. Golden, author of The Duty of Man: Life Lessons and Solutions from the Book of Ecclesiastes.
The classic work on the music of Afrofuturism, from jazz to jungle More Brilliant than the Sun: Adventures in Sonic Fiction is one of the most extraordinary books on music ever written. Part manifesto for a militant posthumanism, part journey through the unacknowledged traditions of diasporic science fiction, this book finds the future shock in Afrofuturist sounds from jazz, dub and techno to funk, hip hop and jungle. By exploring the music of such musical luminaries as Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane, Lee Perry, Dr Octagon, Parliament and Underground Resistance, theorist and artist Kodwo Eshun mobilises their concepts in order to open the possibilities of sonic fiction: the hitherto unexplored intersections between science fiction and organised sound. Situated between electronic music history, media theory, science fiction and Afrodiasporic studies, More Brilliant than the Sun is one of the key works to stake a claim for the generative possibilities of Afrofuturism. Much referenced since its original publication in 1998, but long unavailable, this new edition includes an introduction by Kodwo Eshun as well as texts by filmmaker John Akomfrah and producer Steve Goodman aka kode9.
Discover the magic—and the science—behind spring flower blooms with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. When spring arrives, flowers of all kinds sprout and grow buds and bloom. Sometimes, they bloom a few at a time. But other times, many will bloom at once in a colorful flower boom! This photographic exploration of flowers goes from the desert to the woodlands and beyond, celebrating their beautiful variety and the science behind these colorful displays.
The Butthole Surfers remain one of the most enigmatic bands in the history of rock music. Most of their records have no information of any kind, and often with the suggestion that you play them at 69 rpm.... They lived like nomads through much of the 1980s, and built their reputation upon tours that never ended, and shows that resembled hedonistic acid tests. They left a heap of former band members in their wake, and have often alienated as many fans as they've attracted. Here for the first time is the complete story of one of the most controversial and dangerous bands to have emerged from the ashes of the punk rock movement. 'Let's Go to Hell' compiles the scattered memories into the first comprehensive overview of the band. Featuring exclusive interviews, tons of rare and unpublished photographs, and analysis of the band's vast recorded (and unrecorded) efforts, 'Let's Go to Hell' finally tells the story that was thought (and often hoped) would never be told...