Beginning in May of 2007, noted comic writer and illustrator Don Lomax (MARVEL's The Punisher, CALIBER COMIC's Vietnam Journal) teamed up with Police and Security News magazine to produce the series "Above and Beyond" - real life depictions of heroic acts by law enforcement professionals. Just as our soldiers here and abroad deserve recognition for their unwavering service, so do the men and women who protect and serve the citizens of the United States. Contained within these pages are just a few true stories of these individuals who have demonstrated selfless bravery and heroic action under the most difficult circumstances and gone above and beyond the call of duty. A Caliber Comics release.

Ed Tingstrom is passionate for history which has led to considerable study of U.S. history with emphases on military history. However he has detected inconsistencies in the recording of historical events which led mim to ask questions. He would research and ferret out the answers by utilizing the National Archives, Library of Congress and other institutions to provide the answers he sought. History has always been and will always be my passion. My quest is to share this passion with the younger generations in hopes of igniting a similar spark in them. History lives in all of us; all we have to do is seek the truth and remember. Mr. Tingstrom is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He enjoys giving lectures in history and military service at local high schools and colleges, as well as serving as a docent at the VFW museum, which houses a collection of vintage poster art and war memorabilia dating back to the turn of the twenth century. This is his first book This book is dedicated to my wife Deirdre Whose constant encouragement and love provided me with the strength and conviction to continue. To Professor Ransford Hopkins, Professor of History, Moorpark College, California, who lit the spark, which turned into a roaring fire to write this book, and to seek out history were ever it is found and share it with others.

When writing workshops first blossomed in classrooms, its hallmarks were genuine curiosity, individual choice, quality conversations, and engaging children's literature. A joyous hum of intention, creativity, and craft enlivened the school day. Today's teachers are often faced with a range of obstacles, as new initiatives are embraced, mandates handed down, and scripted programs are purchased. Sometimes teachers must sacrifice the original principles of the writing workshop and lose the creative venue they provide. Above and Beyond the Writing Workshop is filled with original writing challenges designed to bring back the spirit of the original writing workshop model and encourage teachers to enhance it with invention, innovation, and inspiration. Teaching creative writing is not only possible, but an important process in their instruction. Author Shelley Harwayne invites teachers to keep the workshop spirit alive by: Encouraging professional conversations on classroom ideas and methods between colleagues; Developing writing cues that allow young writers to be inquisitive, outspoken, and independent; Showing how high quality writing can make a difference; Offering an inspired and stimulating outlet for students to express their passions. Harwayne's book will help teachers encourage students to write the world around them, which can generate more critical thinking and make for a more well-rounded child.

Prepare to be enthralled by the gripping narrative of "Above and Beyond," a comprehensive exploration of the clandestine quest for evidence of extraterrestrial life. From government-led endeavors to audacious civilian expeditions, the book unveils the captivating saga of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet. Step into a world shrouded in mystery as the book delves into the hidden operations and startling discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. Witness the unwavering determination of researchers and explorers who have ventured into the depths of space, deciphered enigmatic signals, and analyzed ancient artifacts, all in the pursuit of unlocking the greatest enigma of our time: the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence. This compelling narrative caters to an inquisitive audience eager to unravel the secrets that lie beyond our earthly confines. It challenges our preconceptions, raises profound questions, and offers tantalizing glimpses into the possibilities that await us in the uncharted realms above. As you delve into its pages, you will embark on a thought-provoking journey, unraveling the intricate threads connecting humanity to the vastness of the universe. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and inspired as "Above and Beyond" illuminates the extraordinary quest for extraterrestrial evidence and reveals the boundless horizons that lie before us.

Bursting with insightful meditations that encourage spiritual healing while addressing the unique needs of those with chronic illness and chronic pain, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking spiritual guidance and down-to-earth suggestions on how to live with chronic illness and pain.

In this mundane, material, sensory world in which pain, sadness, disappointments, failures, discontent, depression, and disharmony are encountered daily, we can now embark, in this Book, on a journey through which we are able to shape our own destiny and master our own lives in order to avoid suffering, to gain inner Peace, to become compassionate, wise, happy and eventually enlightened human beings, by the grace of God. When we consciously become aware of the existence of God, we come to realize that God is the only reality of our being. This realization has a transforming eff ect in our lives. It helps us create a more harmonious self, a more harmonious family, and a more harmonious society in which peace and joy prevail. If we consciously believe that we come to this life with a purpose and that our purpose is to serve humanity, to raise our consciousness, and to receive the grace of God, we become connected to the universal light, and through it, we can gain universal consciousness of awareness. If we have faith and if we let the grace infi ltrate our being, then our life, through our relationship with God, becomes a state of bliss and ecstasy.

Its nature gone wild and a race against time facing local townspeople from an arachnid threat! Les Mason, reporter for the Long Point News, is close to finishing an explosive expose on the Long Point Nuclear Plant. But before he can slot the final piece of the jigsaw into place, he dies an agonizing death as the result of some sort of strange sting. The local doctors are baffled — and suddenly there are similar cases that follow... Chris Lane, Les's girlfriend, and organizer of the Long Point Protestors that oppose the operation of the nuclear plant, discovers Mason’s notes, and decides to find out for herself what the plant could possibly be hiding...

For Fans of Blade Runner, Robocop, and I, Robot. In mid-21st century America – over-populated cities harbor ordinary citizens who are oppressed by money manipulators, drug pushers and daily violence. And beyond the cities lay vast wastelands of chemically polluted regions teaming with outlaws and mutants. Law enforcement, as it has always been, is seemingly on the brink of collapse against the ever increasing tide of lawlessness, corrupt political officials, and a system that favors the criminal and not the victims. However U.S. Justice Marshal Thomas Jefferson Cade is one of a new breed of law enforcers. Teamed with his Cyborg partner, Janek, an infuriatingly logical masterpiece of engineering, they take on the criminal elements and deal out sentences that the rules of the law does not find so black and white. HARDCASE: CADE - Book Two: U.S. Justice Marshal T.J. Cade and his Cyborg partner Janek investigate a series of murders and discover a conspiracy involving a multi-billionaire industrialist and military renegade with visions of taking over the U.S. Government. Amos Sinclair is a powerful enemy and has an army of combat androids doing his dirty work. In a high-speed death race the bad guys play very dirty but T.J. Cade and his partner has something new to teach them.

Over the last decade, Australian governments have introduced a series of land reforms in communities on Indigenous land. This book is the first in-depth study of these significant and far reaching reforms. It explains how the reforms came about, what they do and their consequences for Indigenous landowners and community residents. It also revisits the rationale for their introduction and discusses the significant gap between public debate about the reforms and their actual impact. Drawing on international research, the book describes how it is necessary to move beyond the concepts of communal and individual ownership in order to understand the true significance of the reforms. The book's fresh perspective on land reform and careful assessment of key land reform theories will be of interest to scholars of indigenous land rights, land law, indigenous studies and aboriginal culture not only in Australia but also in any other country with an interest in indigenous land rights.