Nick Jones Books

Explore the origins and significance of the most powerful weapons in the superhero universe. Delve into the stories behind iconic items like Iron Man's armor and Thor's hammer, uncovering their impact on the heroes who wield them. This book offers an engaging look at how these legendary weapons shape the identities and destinies of their owners, highlighting the blend of myth, technology, and storytelling that defines superhero lore.

"Story hook, tragic moment, poster, or outrageous character, the covers lured us in." - Paul Levitz, president of DC Comics 2002-2009From the trailblazing works of Bob Kane, to the photorealistic stylings of Adam Hughes and quirky humour of Amanda Conner, DC Comics Cover Art is a collection of the most iconic covers in DC's history. Stunning artwork is accompanied by expert commentary exploring the significance of each cover, while artist profiles shed light on their creators.Discover the most striking covers from more than 85 years of DC Comics.All DC characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics. (s20)

Spaces Mapped and Monstrous explores the paradoxical nature of 3D cinema and its place in today's visual landscape. Considering 3D's distinctive visual qualities and its connections to wider digital culture, Nick Jones situates the production and exhibition of 3D cinema within a web of aesthetic, technological, and historical contexts.

Explore the adventures of a diverse group of unlikely heroes as they navigate challenges and forge bonds in a vast galaxy. Their journey reveals not only their individual strengths and backgrounds but also the power of teamwork in overcoming adversity. This tale highlights themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness in the face of overwhelming odds.

Experience the excitement of DC films through a comprehensive exploration of their cinematic universe. This book offers a deep dive into the action, characters, and iconic moments that have defined DC's presence in movies. Perfect for fans, it captures the essence of beloved superheroes and their adventures on the big screen, making it an essential addition to any DC enthusiast's collection.

"It’s what it says on the tin: a succession of one-liners, puns and dad jokes going at your laughing muscles in a joyously pell-mell, headlong way. It’s irresistible." The BookbagGagged and Bound is a riotous, rapid-fire collection of over 500 original gags written by pun-loving jokesmith Nick Jones and published by Full Media Ltd. With a mixture of witty one-liners, playful puns and dubious dad jokes, coupled with some great visual gags illustrated by Tiffany Sheely, Gagged and Bound will leave you grinning like a maniac – so probably best not to read it while travelling on public transport.Jokes include:When I’m in the kitchen with my wife and I ask her for the sieve, she always throws it at me. She’s pass-sieve aggressive.What happens when herbs get into debt? They receive a visit from the bay leaf.Every dog has its day. It’s called International Dog Day.I’ve written a self-help book for people trying to lose weight but it hasn’t been very successful. It’s called Help Yourself.

A structured and relevant approach to business improvement is at the heart of this book. Nicholas Jones introduces The Business Cube, a framework designed for business owners and managers to enhance their understanding and implementation of improvements. By blending structured thinking with effective leadership, the book emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond mere numbers or emotional engagement. This approach aims to drive sustainable outcomes and foster consistent business success.

This selection of 17 contemporary short stories for students on GCSE or Standard Grade English and English Literature courses provides a stimulating variety of styles, represented by such authors as Russel Banks, Angela Carter, Keri Hulme, Margaret Atwood, Neil Jordan and others.

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Zwei erfahrene Operateure beantworten alle Fragen zur endoskopischen Chirurgie der Nasennebenhöhlen und angrenzender Regionen. Es werden Kriterien für die Eignung von Patienten für operative Verfahren sowie die Abwägung zwischen operativer und medikamentöser Behandlung behandelt. Die Autoren erläutern die operativen Techniken in logischer Reihenfolge, beginnend mit Basiseingriffen bis hin zu fortgeschrittenen Verfahren wie der endonasalen Dakryozystorhinostomie und Eingriffen an der A. sphenopalatina. Zusätzliche Kapitel widmen sich Schädelbasiseingriffen und einem Ausblick auf zukünftige Entwicklungen. Das Manual integriert Text, Bilder, Diagramme und Operationsvideos und bietet Richtlinien zur Patientenauswahl, Optimierung der Diagnostik und medikamentösen Therapie. Es enthält eine ausführliche Diskussion zur Patienteninformation, eine präoperative Checkliste für ein strukturiertes Vorgehen sowie nützliche Informationen zu präoperativen Maßnahmen, Narkosetechniken und technischen Herausforderungen im Operationssaal. Dieses Werk ist das Ergebnis jahrelanger operativer Praxis und richtet sich nicht nur an Rhinologen, sondern auch an Fachkollegen aus angrenzenden Disziplinen, die ihre Kenntnisse über die Chirurgie der Nebenhöhlen und der vorderen Schädelbasis erweitern möchten.