Books with title Rise of Superman, The

Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn this groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler decodes the mystery of ultimate human performance. Drawing on over a decade of research and first-hand reporting with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes like big wave legend Laird Hamilton, big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, Kotler explores the frontier science of “flow,” an optimal state of consciousness in which we perform and feel our best.Building a bridge between the extreme and the mainstream, The Rise of Superman explains how these athletes are using flow to do the impossible and how we can use this information to radically accelerate performance in our own lives.At its core, this is a book about profound possibility; about what is actually possible for our species; about where—if anywhere—our limits lie.

The Big Book of Superman is an ideal introduction to this iconic super hero, perfect for young fans (ages 4 and up)!Using easy-to-understand text illustrated with classic DC comics art, this thoroughly engaging book covers everything readers need to know, from Superman's Kryptonian roots to his amazing superpowers; from his Justice League pals (including Batman and Green Lantern) to arch-enemy Lex Luthor; and many of his most impressive feats. Beautifully packaged with a printed-foil cover, this is a must-have for every young super hero fan's bookshelf!

SUPERMAN IS DEAD.But now, four mysterious beings appear--all with the powers and abilities of the Man of Steel! One claims he is a clone from the DNA of Superman. Another--half-man and half-machine--says he is Superman with a cyborg body. Still another, a cold redeemer of justice, states that he alone has the right to wear the "S" shield. And, finally, an armored figure who says he fights with the heart and soul of Superman.Who is the true Superman?DAN JURGENS (SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK), KARL KESEL (SUPERBOY), JERRY ORDWAY (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), LOUISE SIMONSON (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) and ROGER STERN (ACTION COMICS) introduce four new Supermen to the DC Universe. The third of four volumes chronicling the epic saga of the Death and Return of Superman, collecting ACTION COMICS #687-688, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #500-502, SUPERMAN #78-79, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #22-23 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #2!

This action-packed story follows the exploits of Dr. Gornam Rand, Astrophysicist with El Cosmos Laboratory, while conducting a routine photoscan from space probe discovers an anomaly that alien beings are using to enter Earth's solar system. This sets in motion a chain of events culminating in the appearance of an ultra-powerful being that unlocks a hidden power in Dr. Rand to deal with this newest threat to the universe.

SUPERMAN IS DEAD.But now, four mysterious beings appear--allwith the powers and abilities of the Man of Steel! One claims he is aclone from the DNA of Superman. Another--half-man and half-machine--says he is Superman with a cyborg body. Still another, a cold redeemer ofjustice, states that he alone has the right to wear the "S" shield. And, finally, an armored figure who says he fights with the heart and soulof Superman.Who is the true Superman?DAN JURGENS (SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK), KARL KESEL (SUPERBOY), JERRY ORDWAY (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), LOUISE SIMONSON (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) and ROGER STERN (ACTION COMICS) introduce four new Supermen to the DC Universe. Thethird of four volumes chronicling the epic saga of the Death and Returnof Superman, collecting ACTION COMICS #687-688, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN#500-502, SUPERMAN #78-79, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #5, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OFSTEEL #22-23 and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL ANNUAL #2!

Rise of the Supreme - Astrophysicist, Dr. GornamRand, who while conducting a routine photoscanfrom images taken by a space probe stationedjust off of Pluto makes a shocking discovery. Theemergence of a wormhole followed by thepresence of alien beings from another galaxybent on taking what they feel is rightfully theirs,the planet Earth. Dr. Rand and his staff tryeverything at their disposal to uncover andneutralize this threat but only through theassistance of a mysterious and ultra-powerfulbeing does Dr. Rand realize that the power toturn back the invaders resides inside of him.Meanwhile four other beings posing as everydaycitizens are discovered to be living on the planetand forced to reveal themselves; this sets off achain of events culminating in the uncovering ofa major conspiracy from a trio of beings knownonly as the Axis of Evil. Will humanity fall at thehands of the evil Draconian empire?