Gary Jeffrey
42) The Black death
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"Three gruesome stories from the first plague that swept medieval Europe are told in graphic novel format: An eyewitness describes how the city of Florence was devastated in 1348 as plague reaches Europe; In 1349, a group called flagellants travel around whipping themselves in public to show God they are sorry for their sins and to beg him to end the plague; A fruit seller takes on the job of doctor since regular doctors have either fled the Black...
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How are fingerprints, hair, and blood alike? Each can be traced to a specific person and can therefore be used as evidence in criminal investigations. Three stories of actual crimes solved using trace evidence are presented here in comic form. Includes overviews of how a crime is investigated and how trace evidence is analyzed.
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In graphic novel format, explores "how British Captain T.E. Lawrence and a band of mostly Bedouin warriors attacked the Hejaz railway in Jordan, how the 4th and 12th Australian Light Horse Brigade made one of the last-ever calvary charges at Beersheba in Palestine, [and] how the 22nd London Regiment captured a strategic position led by British Lieutenant Colonel Burton kicking a ball"--Page 4 of cover.
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"Tales of trolls, ogres, and giants were around long before they were popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling. They spoke to our common fears about the darkness in the forest and shadows around every corner. The fun, accessible graphic novel format takes readers on a thrilling journey with these legendary creatures."--Amazon.com.
52) Dragons
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In graphic novel format, recounts the tale of Beowulf and the dragon. Includes background information on Eastern and Western dragon lore, dragon slayers, and other dragon tales.
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Pathologists interpret what the dead are saying using post-mortem examinations. Three stories of actual crimes solved via autopsies are presented here in comic form. Includes overviews of how a crime is investigated and of how a post-mortem exam is conducted.