This book takes its title from the momentous decision of the Icelandic law-giver, Thorgeir, in AD 1000, to adopt Christianity as the island's official religion. According to tradition, this was taken as he lay "under a cloak", presumably seeking inspiration from his, pagan, deities. First published in 1979, the present edition expands its discussion of the background to this peacable adoption of the new faith, and its growth under succeeding generations. The author shows how tolerance and pragmatism were early features of the Icelandic church.

"Your new name is John Apparite." So begins the odyssey of ex-FBI agent John Apparite, recruited by an enigmatic man he knows only as the "Director" into the most powerful and secret espionage program in U.S. history. Apparite soon finds himself battling mobsters blackmailing FBI head J. Edgar Hoover, and then disrupting a Soviet KGB plot to steal vital U.S. missile-fuel secrets in London. Yet the toughest adversary the young "Superagent" must face is perhaps the most elusive and dangerous one of all: himself. Why does John Apparite, who has long kept himself at an emotional distance from his fellow man, start feeling human again, even as he takes the lives of so many others? Can this basically decent young man from the Maryland backwoods, who is also the world's biggest Washington Senators baseball fan, reconcile himself with the cruel nature of his duty? And who is this mysterious person he calls the "Director"?I. Michael Koontz was born in 1963, and is a medical professional living in the Midwest with his wife and two young daughters.

Drew is caught in a world of light - just inches away from the dark What if...there was a world beyond our vision, a world just fingertips beyond our reach? What if...our world wasn’t beyond their influence? Tragedy and heartache seem to be waiting for Drew Carter at every turn, but college offers Drew a chance to start over—until an accident during a physics experiment leaves him blind and his genius friend, Benjamin Berg, missing. As his sight miraculously returns, Drew discovers that the accident has heightened his neuron activity, giving him skills and sight beyond the normal man. When he begins to observe fierce invaders that no one else can see, he questions his own sanity, and so do others. But is he insane or do the invaders truly exist? With help from Sydney Carlyle, a mysterious and elusive girl who offers encouragement through her faith, Drew searches for his missing friend, Ben, who seems to hold the key to unlocking this mystery. As the dark invaders close in, will he find the truth in time?

Collecting Strange Tales (1987) #3-6 (A Stories), #7 And #8-19 (A Stories); Marvel Graphic Novel: Cloak And Dagger — Predator And Prey; Cloak And Dagger/Power Pack: Shelter From The Storm And Mutant Misadventures Of Cloak And Dagger #1-4. The lives of Cloak and Dagger take a dark turn! Nightmare seeks to use Cloak to destroy his old foe, Doctor Strange — and if Dagger can’t unravel the plot fast, Cloak will die! And while Black Cat crosses Dagger’s path, the horrific Mr. Jip makes his debut! Why have he and his minions Day and Night targeted the light-and-darkness duo? In other action, Cloak and Dagger encounter the Punisher, Power Pack and the menace of Mayhem — and when Dagger’s soul is corrupted, it’s X-Factor to the rescue! But can the shattered duo survive Inferno? Plus: C&D face the threat of Jack the Ripper?!

This book examines the dress and personal appearance of members of the middle and lower classes in the eastern Mediterranean region during the 4th to 8th centuries. Written, art historical and archaeological evidence is assessed with a view to understanding the way that cloth and clothing was made, embellished, cared for and recycled during this period. Beginning with an overview of current research on Roman dress, the book looks in detail at the use of apotropaic and amuletic symbols and devices on clothing before examining sewing and making methods, the textile industry and the second-hand clothing trade. The final chapter includes detailed information on the making and modelling of exact replicas based on extant garments.

Collects Mutant Misadventures Of Cloak And Dagger #5-13, Cloak And Dagger (1990) #14-19 And Doctor Strange (1974) #78. From despair to D’Spayre! With Tyrone Johnson dead and buried, a blind and grief-stricken Dagger deals with the agony of loss — while the villainous Ecstasy wears Cloak’s cloak! But rumors of Ty’s death have been greatly exaggerated — does he have what it takes to reclaim his mantle? He’d better hope so, because when the Acts of Vengeance hit, our reunited duo will encounter the Avengers! Meanwhile, the evil Mr. Jip has been scheming for months — and his multifaceted plans will soon come to fruition! But what does Doctor Doom have to do with it? Plus: Spider-Man and Ghost Rider help Cloak and Dagger take on Mephisto? And can our heroes cope with the demonic D’Spayre, who bears shocking revelations about their origins?

This book considers the rarely studied but pervasive concepts of doubt that medieval Muslim jurists used to resolve problematic criminal cases.