The story features a group of friendly monsters enjoying a day at the beach, which takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Gill, a shy and lonely Lock Ness Monster afraid of the water. Through their support and encouragement, they help Gill overcome his fears and embark on a journey to reunite with his family in the ocean. Themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery are central to this heartwarming tale.
An enigmatic warrior named Kade embarks on a quest to lift the Dark Veil and confront the demon responsible for the encroaching darkness. Throughout his journey, Kade grapples with an inability to feel, from the pain of battle to the warmth of human connection. This trade paperback compiles the first five issues of the series, featuring behind-the-scenes imagery, a cover gallery, and commentary from creator Sean O'Reilly, offering readers deeper insights into the story and its development.
The story follows the Mighty Mighty Monsters on a chaotic field trip to a city museum, where they encounter a mummy that unexpectedly comes to life. Utilizing their unique 'Monster Might,' the group bands together to help the mummy escape and return him to Transylmania, blending adventure with humor and teamwork.
The Mighty Mighty Monsters must relight the flame of Halloween. If they don't, the haunted holiday could be extinguished for good.
A bag mix-up leads Vlad and his monster friends into the middle of a wild art heist. As they uncover the culprits behind the museum theft, they must navigate a series of challenges to protect themselves and recover the stolen artwork. The story blends adventure and humor, showcasing the teamwork and cleverness of the monster gang as they tackle unexpected dangers.
The stories in this debut collection present a harsh and unsentimental view of the mudane, underscored by moments of beauty, humour and pathos. The characters inhabit a world that can seem dangerously indifferent to human feeling, but alive to the thrills of living on the edge.
In "The Clockwork Girl," two outcasts, Tesla, a mechanical girl, and Huxley, a mutant boy, face mad scientists and supernatural threats in a steampunk world. Their friendship helps them confront fear and intolerance, leading to a journey of self-discovery. This graphic novel blends adventure with paranormal elements, appealing to fans of Scott Pilgrim and Buffy.
With its wealth of natural attractions, pervasive sense of history, brilliant cuisine and wines, and warm and inviting people, Italy has always held a special place in the hearts of travelers. But Italy offers so much more than its must-see attractions. In this exciting collection, captivating storytellers reveal the possibilities of a long-term stay, covering both the much-loved sites and lesser-known places that unveil the country’s heart and soul. Learn what it’s like to live with a rural Italian family. Be led behind the scenes of the artisan studios in Florence. Meet Frances Mayes in Cortona and a godfather in Sicily. Discover the glories of a meal that is “only fish” in a Mediterranean village. With its story-a-day format, 30 Days in Italy creates a compelling composite portrait of the distinctive pleasures of this enchanting country.
True Stories from Around the World
The Best Travel Writing 2007 is the fourth volume in the annual series Travelers' Tales launched in 2004 to celebrate the world's best travel writing -- from Nobel Prize winners to emerging writers. These 29 stories cover the globe, from probing the depths of a culture in Jerusalem to riding the rails in India and trying to save a life in Costa Rica. The points of view and perspectives are global, and themes encompass high adventure, spiritual growth, romance, absolute hilarity and misadventure, service to humanity, and encounters with exotic cuisine. In The Best Travel Writing 2007 readers will become a sex slave in Zambia, watch karma play its part in rough travel in Costa Rica, rediscover Jewish roots in Germany, see preconceptions crumble aboard a tramp ferry on the Red Sea, comprehend the social magic of the Mexican taco stand, discover how a restaurant can make miracles with only fish in Italy, hang on the knife's edge between life and death on a mountain in New Zealand, become a kick boxer in Thailand, escape a volcanic eruption in Vanuatu...and much more.
Church building in Ireland embraces fifteen centuries of Christianity. In this informative, pocket-sized guide, Sean O'Reilly describes a range of churches including monastic foundations. Buildings are placed in their historical context and a general description with outline architectural detail is included.