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Miran Kim's eerie cover art sets the tone of each issue, while Petrucha and Rozum captivate readers with compelling and fast-paced plots. A must-have for any X-Files fan, these stories parallel the series, but hold their own in the realm of graphic storytelling. Mulder and Scully face killer computer programs, solve mysterious reappearances, get captured by survivalists and, of course, uncover government secrets in adventures that could only be inspired by the X-Files legacy.
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for X-phillys!!!.......2007-06-18
im not gonna write a long boring review... if you love the X-FILES, you'll love the graphic novel. if you dont love x-files... dont buy it
On TV? Sweet. As a comic? Not so sweet.......2006-10-16
The X-files entertain millions of people all over the world during the years when it was still produced. The scepticism of Scully mixed with Mulder's desire to believe in more or less everything between heaven and earth fascinated millions of fans, and as is the case with any other successful concept; the TV-series gave birth to numerous other products, of which the comics market was - and is - one of the most successful.
Comics are in no way as popular in Sweden as they are in the U.S. or Great Britain, but we still do have our share of hardcore devotees who spend their money in special stores and are deadly serious about their interest. Now Checker Books publishes a collection of some of the most popular episodes caught on paper, and as always when it comes to collections the contributions vary in quality. However, none of them manage to fully fascinate the reader the way the TV-series did.
The episodes in the collections are outlined just like the ones on TV; they all start with a mysterious event (which becomes even more mysterious when it's on paper instead of the TV screen), Scully and Mulder get involved, action sequences are mixed with the compulsory autopsy scenes, and at the end it's difficult to tell what the real outcome was. Real, definite endings are not very common when it's about the X-Files.
The highlight in the collection is the first episode made for TV, since many who eventually got hooked on the adventures of Scully and Mulder easily remembers the special feeling that that first episode gave them. Still, even the classic episodes have great difficulties in the transformation into comics, and as a consequence it's easy to come to the conclusion that the X-files really should be experienced on the screen and not on paper.
The most devoted of fans probably don't agree at all, but still, no one really doubts that the TV-series will always be more popular than the comics. If you love the X-Files, then by all means go ahead and buy the collection. But remember that it's absolutely not a must.
THE X-FILES ARE BACK IN BUSINESS!.......2005-06-28
Throughout the 90's, TOPPS comics put out a truly outstanding comic book series based on the hit TV show the X-Files. They began collecting the issues in trade paperback format but only got as far as issue #12. Now, Checker Books has picked up the ball and is continuing collecting these classic issues in trade paperback. This first volume collects issues #13 - 19, as well as the special issue #0. TOPPS' greatest accomplishment with the series was being able to capture the spirit of the TV shows with witty writing and art that matched the spirit of each tale.
In "One Player Only" Scully & Mulder investigate the murder of a team of computer programmer's by that team's leader. Could it be possible that the artificial intelligence program they were working on actually possessed the team leader?
"Falling" finds Mulder in the wilderness investigating the crash sight of an unknown ship. When he's caught in a trap by some children, they're convinced that Mulder is himself an alien. Mulder is slowly poisoned by radiation while Scully is stone-walled in her own investigation.
"Home of the Brave" is a two-part story that finds Mulder and Scully captured by survivalist extremists in the swamps of Georgia. They plan to kill the two agents but something even more sinister than government agents is lurking in the swamps.
In "Thin Air" a man washes up on the shores of Greece, claiming to be a member of the ill-fated Flight 19 that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle over fifty years earlier. Mulder & Scully doubt the man's story and soon uncover the hoax. But why did someone go through all the trouble to fake the man's identity. And why did that man soon disappear?
"Squeeze" adapts one of the more famous TV episodes about a serial killer who seems to strike every 30 years, tearing the livers out of five victims before disappearing again. This is a great story, adapted by Roy Thomas and Val Mayerick.
"Zero" is an adaptation of the X-Files pilot episode by Roy Thomas and John Van Fleet. This story tells the tale of how Scully was assigned to the X-files and her first meeting and case with Mulder as the investigate a series of murders in Oregon.
All of the stories in this volume are very good but as far as the original stories, "Thin Air" really does the best job of capturing that feeling of shady conspiracies that the show was so well-known for. It's little surprise, then, when you see who is behind it all in the end. The art ranges from above average to outstanding, especially the work of Val Mayerick who is one of my favorites. If you've been missing X-files since the comic ended or never read it, these collections from Checker books are a great place to start. Most of the stories are all self contained and you needn't worry about having read the previous issues in order to jump right in.
Reviewed by Tim Janson
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Volume 6B, Motif Reference Manual, is a complete programmer's reference for the Motif toolkit. The Motif toolkit provides a complete set of widgets, such as buttons, scroll bars, menus, and dialog boxes, for developing graphical user interfaces. It also includes a library of functions for creating and manipulating those widgets. The second edition of the Motif Reference Manual covers Motif 2.1, the latest release of Motif. The contents of this book include:
- Reference pages for the widget classes defined by the Motif toolkit and the X Toolkit Intrinsics. Each reference page fully describes the widget's functionality, including its new and inherited resources, callback routines, and translations.
- Documentation on all of the Motif functions and macros that create and manipulate widgets and other Motif data types, such as compound strings and render tables.
- Reference material for the Motif Window Manager (mwm), a window manager designed to be compatible with the appearance and behavior of the Motif widget set.
- Descriptions of all the data types used by Motif functions.
- A list of all the new widget classes, functions, and widget resources in Motif 2.1 and 2.0.
This book is designed to be used with Volume 6A, Motif Programming Manual, which describes how to build applications using the Motif toolkit and provides a complete tutorial with programming examples. Both of these books are an integral part of the X Window System series from O'Reilly.
Customer Reviews:
An concise and complete companion for the Motif programmer.......2000-05-31
Volume Six B is a very complete reference manual for serious Motif programmers. It covers all Widgets in-depth and has a precise guide to the Motif window manager mwm.
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Fans of TV's hottest cult show will find this compendium of facts and figures about The X-Files essential. Contains complete episode guide, photos, the story of the show's origin, interviews with X-Files creator Chris Carter and actors David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, plus a detailed look at the extraordinary special effects and a wealth of intriguing trivia.
Book Description
Don't hide from the truth -- you'll find it in here
For inside information on TV's hottest show, turn to this unique compendium of The X-Files facts and figures. Everything you must know is in here, including:
* A complete and detailed episode guide
* Scores of never-before-seen photos
* A look behind the scenes and on the set
* Fascinating stories that trace the show's origin, including interviews with creator Chris Carter, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson -- everyone in front of and behind the camera that brings The X-Files to life
* Biographies of cast and crew
* A detailed look at the extraordinary special effects, who creates then, and how they are done
* Character studies of Mulder and Scully -- as well as detailed breakdowns of favorite villains and recurring characters
* Plus, intriguing trivia and sidebars of "Mulderisms" and "Scullyisms"
Your passport to the unknown is here.
Customer Reviews:
How It All Started.......2002-06-14
Even the most avid fan needs a road map to the X-Files (I know I do!). I have been a fan since the very first episode and I own all the episode guides, all seasons on video tape, all seasons on DVD and various other books and magazines....so, it is safe to say that I like the X-Files. This is definitely a book for the X-Files fan! It has all of season 1 and 2 with a detailed synopsis for each episode...including important dialogue quotes. It has great photographs also to accompany the stories. You could easily understand what's going on just from reading this book....it's also good as reference when something happens in later episodes that you didn't understand, to go back and find out who, why and what.
It also has all of the awards the show had won during those seasons. Well worth the money and makes a good collectible item!
IT was ok.......2000-07-02
This was an ok book. It wasn't one of the best ones, but it was so-so.
Well worth it.......2000-05-10
As a 11 year old child, now very interested in the x files, I needed a way to learn of all the things I had missed in the first couple of seasons without straining by budget. Then I found this. With detailed walkthroughs of the first three season's episodes, and biographies of the actors/ actresses, as well as the characters, I found this book as the thing I wanted.
Well worth it.......2000-05-10
As a 11 year old child, now very interested in the x files, I needed a way to learn of all the things I had missed in the first couple of seasons without straining by budget. Then I found this. With detailed walkthroughs of the first three season's episodes, and biographies of the actors/ actresses, as well as the characters, I found this book as the thing I wanted.
A must read for all X-philes!!.......1999-06-15
An excellant and complete episode guide which is accompanied by never-seen-before photos. Includes interesting interviews with the cast which give you an indepth insight into who Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and Chris Carter are. Essential reading for any X-philes as this is the book which traces the shows orgins - it shows you how it all began!! 5 years later its important to take a look at the past.
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Teachers are some of the most beloved people in the world. That's only one of the reasons why it's so easy to make fun of them. The witty, amusing, and heartwarming tidbits collected here will charm educators and their fans alike. For instance, when asked to give definitions of clouds, a classroom of elementary students provided such definitions as "Rain is saved up in cloud banks," "Clouds are high-flying fogs," and "I'm not sure how clouds get formed, but the clouds know how to do it, and that is the important thing."This book is a natural gift for our children's favorite teachers.
Customer Reviews:
A CALENDAR WITH WISDOM FOR ALL!.......2001-09-26
Great day reference calendar with wisdom and sayings from many prominent world leaders (Einstein, Mark Twain etc.) - I especially liked the one for September 25 from Dr.Joan Kowal that says -- "We need to make education a community obsession"
Andrews McMeel Publishing has another winner just as all their products - Farside/etc.
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Teachers Jokes Quotes & Anecdotes: 2007 eDay2Day Calendar (E Day 2 Day Calendar)
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Teachers are generous and bighearted, dedicated and hardworking, and they deserve credit for a job well done. Every page of this calendar contains a funny story, helpful tip, fun fact, inspiring quote, or silly joke that is sure to encourage, enlighten, and entertain a favorite teacher: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” “If you've got a new box of crayons, expect the black one to get used up first, then the red.” “What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt.” Altogether, these add up to a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes, our teachers
Packed with features, each CD loads easily onto your PC. Click on the icon, and up pops a daily calendar page, complete with a joke, quote, or anecdote plus the appointments and occasions you've input into your Microsoft Outlook® calendar. It's also easy to move to previous or future pages, save your favorite pages, even email pages to friends.
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Easy-to-use buttons make it easy to save, print, or email favorite pages. Display or hide the calendar page with one click. Choose from among numerous icon colors and patterns and more. Click on "To Do" button to display personal memo pad for quick reminders. Appointments and occasions from your Microsoft® Outlook® calendar automatically are displayed on your eDay2Day calendar. Magnifying feature enlarges the page. Easily move to previous or future pages.
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- Great companion book to TeacherLaughs
- Cute and fun
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TEACHERS JOKES, QUOTES, AND ANECDOTES
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Inspirational and fun words of celebrites, scholars, and commedians. A tribute to teachers
Customer Reviews:
Great companion book to TeacherLaughs.......2007-01-15
Like TeacherLaughs:Quips, Quotes, and Anecdotes about the Classroom, this
book provides hours of laughs about the world of both teaching and students.
Cute and fun.......2006-12-27
I was given this tiny book as a Christmas gift, and I have enjoyed flipping through it a little bit at a time. It is well edited and formatted, and all of the little sayings are guaranteed to make you smile.
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Teachers Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes 2003 Block Calendar
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According to a recent poll, Americans believe that providing a qualified teacher in every classroom is the most important way to improve education today. When asked which of eight professions they felt "provides the most important benefit to society," the public put teachers first by more than a 3 to 1 margin over physicians (62 percent vs. 17 percent). The Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes 2003 Calendar recognizes and honors these cherished educators with a bit of humor, some helpful tips, and many appreciative and admiring comments. Teacher will get a kick out of such entries as this 1921 student handbook rule: "When you enter your classroom, glance towards your teacher and bow pleasantly." They will treasure quotes like this one from Dan Rather: "The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau." This fun and inspiring calendar validates the well-placed pride in the millions of dedicated and hardworking teachers everywhere.
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Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes 2004 Day-To-Day Calendar
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Back for a sixth year, Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes Calendar is chock-full of funny jokes and stories, inspiring quotes, and some nifty tips and info guaranteed to brighten a favorite teacher's busy day. It's no wonder this calendar has sold more than 1 million copies since 1999, given the engaging and entertaining entries. Here's just a sampling: "Tough, though, through, and thorough are formed by adding a letter every time between t and ough, but none of the words rhymes with the others." "When a teacher asked the student to name two pronouns, the pupil answered, 'Who? Me?'" "Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." There are 3.8 million teachers in the United States, and this delightful calendar is the perfect way to say thank you to those indefatigable (look it up) men and women who accept the challenge of teaching our children.
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Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes 2008 Day-to-Day Calendar
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"Today, teachers are more educated and experienced than ever before," says National Education Association (NEA) President Reg Weaver. "It's extremely reassuring to know that... students are being taught by the some of the most talented educators this nation has seen in more than forty years." This calendar celebrates teachers' extraordinary work and honors their lifelong devotion to the art of teaching.
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