Realism lends humor and relevance to the story lines enacted by übernerd Jason Fox and his family in the enormously successful syndicated comic strip FoxTrot. Unafraid to tackle timely topics of the day, FoxTrot finds wry humor in such issues as SARS, video game violence, boy bands, Internet music piracy, and a multitude of pop culture themes.In fact, FoxTrot is so inextricably intertwined with pop culture that creator Bill Amend was interviewed in the premiere issue of The Lord of the Rings Fan Club Official Movie Magazine, thanks to a series of strips about Jason's fanatical excitement over the movie trilogy. And not only does FoxTrot incorporate pop culture into its story lines, the strip has actually become a pop culture icon: It has been used as a question on the game show Jeopardy! and as an answer in the New York Times crossword.Am I a Mutant, or What! is the newest FoxTrot collection, featuring strips that ran from late 2002 through mid 2003. Amply documented as a favorite with readers, FoxTrot runs in more than 1,000 newspapers, and previous FoxTrot books have sold more than two million copies.

Brads swim coach at Washington High School has high hopes for his athlete. Exceptionally skilled in the water, Brad is expected to excel and win many competitions. But during a race, the high schooler collapses. Hes diagnosed with an incurable disease that prevents him from ever swimming again, and his doctor doesnt expect him to survive more than five years. To save his life, he undergoes a difficult and unique operation that changes him into a mutant, which allows him to live underwater. Hes alone at the beginning, but then he and his wife, Ada, start a new species called the Gill generation. Many others follow, creating the water world. Its first controlled by the individual countries that made them, and shortly after it becomes independent. This new society evolves beyond expectations, demanding rights from terrestrials through a revolution. The Gills succeed in controlling the entire planet utilizing advanced technology. With the continuous unrest and wars on land, many repatriate to water world. The existence and future of humanity rely on the new species, the Gill civilization.

If things were to collapse, would you still know who you are? Would you know which way to turn if you suddenly felt betrayed by the company you worked for or by the leaders of your country? Do you feel empowered to make decisions for yourself, or do you rely on others for guidance? Each of us is conditioned to fit in, to strive for specific goals, to make life choices that our parents or society designated for us, rather than to understand and strive to live our uniqueness. And because we are in uncharted territory in these new times, which call for serious upgrades, it is essential to learn who you are, how to live as your unique self, and how to make decisions based on your own personalized inner GPS system - a powerful inner guidance system you probably don't even know you have. Are You a Mutant? breaks down a brand-new intel designated to assist you in uncovering a truth about yourself that is inevitably shocking. An insight that rings true like a mystical calling from your soul that simultaneously reveals all the places in your life you are living as a fake. In these changing times, we need all the upgrades we can get, and now it is time for an INNER WORLD UPGRADE, a new system of knowledge to support your understanding of the world we are currently wading through, its complexity, who you are within it, what makes you different, and how you can live the best strategy for your personal success, satisfaction, peace, and the wonderment of being alive.

Explore the mysterious world of genetic mutations with this engaging book, perfect for grades 6-8. Discover how DNA mutations, from the subtle to the dramatic, can impact organisms in various ways. Learn about the three main types of mutations, substitution, insertion, and deletion, and how they can lead to changes in protein formation, influencing traits and survival. This resource demystifies the science behind mutations, providing examples of harmful, neutral, and beneficial mutations and explaining their roles in adaptation and survival. Ideal for school teachers looking to inspire curiosity about genetics and the dynamic nature of life, this book illuminates the importance of genetic variability in evolution. Perfect for classroom discussions on biology and genetics.

In a small town in Virginia, a terrible and unimaginable accident occurs at a secret government research facility. A deadly virus is released into the air upon the unsuspecting residents of the town. The residents of this typical American town are transformed into horribly disfigured flesh-eating and mindless mutants. What was once a sunny slice of southern American heaven is transformed in minutes into a dark vision of hell. When darkness falls, chaos ensues as the residents struggle with their humanity as they are being transformed into something not humana].

THE ONLY JOURNEY IS THE ONE WITHIN A beloved companion is now dead. Three from Mortem Ex’s squad remain—to their misfortune. For they want nothing more from life: better their hearts expire with life’s nonexistent meaning. But Fortune is never so willing. Others soon find them and compel the desperate Magnesans to travel with their company. And a most unusual company they are. Among their number is an old companion of Mortem Ex, a cybernetically enhanced SAO and another with “moon-eyes.” Even Acolyte. But this ragtag group isn’t traveling the post-apocalyptic ruin of Magnella for nothing. They’ve a destination in mind— The Canyons of Punt in the ancient land of Gengtu. Of course, the Magnesans have never heard of such a place. They can’t even bother to remember its name. But there is a special power in those Canyons. It could very well change the Magnesans’ lives forever. Or it could destroy them utterly. Either way, they will discover that a world without civilization, without meaning, can still contain secrets able to bend the mind. God of the Machine is the third book in the God’s Crusade Timeline. Get it today to see what wonders await Mortem Ex's remaining squad—and how their journey comes to a close. Note: This is a gritty series. Thus, contains adult language and situations that some readers might find offensive and or disturbing. Series also contains occasional violence, against both human and animal.

The world has changed for Rush since he discovered that he wasn't the only one. A Mutant with powers that the Pure government would kill for, there are five kids like him on Scorched Earth, hidden from the world until now. Rush: telekinetic; Anya: shapeshifter; Jax: mind reader; Flea: time-stopper; Brick: healer. As their powers grow, Rush knows that they have a mission that means more than their own survival. Together, they're like the ultimate weapon – they might just beat the evil government of President Melk. But someone will stop at nothing to break them up. And as Melk threatens to destroy the entire Mutant city, Rush's feelings for Tia, one of the Pure, threaten to complicate everything ... A brilliant follow-up to Mutant City, packed with action, adventure and a collection of unlikely heroes – plus two spectacularly good villains, to boot. Perfect for fans of X-Men, Charlie Higson and action-packed sci-fi extravaganzas.

1984 Meets Logan's Run The youth of the world have finally taken over in the futuristic SciFi adventure novel, LIFE IN 2050, by Jim Musgrave. In Musgrave's novel, old folks don't die from viruses; they get forced into a permanent dementia state to die. In Big Bro's dystopian world, citizens over 40 are given surgeries to see in black and white and to prepare them for early death. Short Listed in the Cygnus Best SciFi Awards, 2016. The Young Socialist Libertarians took over after the old order was defeated in the World Revolution of 2028. The elderly were now seen as a hindrance to present peace and prosperity. They carry disease, are non-productive, and they are remembered for the past generations of wars, greed, and famine. William must save his parents and family, who have been separated. This is a world, he discovers, where getting social security has become a reality show fight to the death, and prostitutes are "safe sex" androids. Who's behind Big Bro, and what will become of people of color and William's family? Read LIFE IN 2050. Up ahead stood the tall skyscraper—the only one allowed—of the Young Socialists’ Ministry of Mindfulness. This was where William worked, and it was also broadcasting the libertarian message of the party, in ten-foot letters, running every ten seconds across the huge digital banner in front of the building: WAR IS IN THE PAST FREEDOM IS ALWAYS TODAY IGNORANCE IS IN WRITTEN HISTORY

Tests are a standard part of modern medicine. We willingly screen our blood, urine, vision, and hearing, and submit to a host of other exams with names so complicated that we can only refer to them by their initials: PET, ECG, CT, and MRI. Genetic tests of our risks for disease are the latest trend in medicine, touted as an approach to informed and targeted treatment. They offer hope for some, but also raise medical, ethical, and psychological concerns for many including when genetic information is worth having. To Test or Not to Test arms readers with questions that should be considered before they pursue genetic screening. Am I at higher risk for a disorder? Can genetic testing give me useful information? Is the timing right for testing? Do the benefits of having the genetic information outweigh the problems that testing can bring? Determining the answers to these questions is no easy task. In this highly readable book, Doris Teichler Zallen provides a template that can guide individuals and families through the decision-making process and offers additional resources where they can gain more information. She shares interviews with genetic specialists, doctors, and researchers, as well as the personal stories of nearly 100 people who have faced genetic-testing decisions. Her examples focus on genetic testing for four types of illnesses: breast/ovarian cancer (different disorders but closely connected), colon cancer, late-onset Alzheimer's disease, and hereditary hemochromatosis. From the more common diseases to the rare hereditary conditions, we learn what genetic screening is all about and what it can tell us about our risks. Given that we are now bombarded with ads in magazines and on television hawking the importance of pursuing genetic-testing, it is critical that we approach this tough issue with an arsenal of good information. To Test or Not to Test is an essential consumer tool-kit for the genetic decision-making process.