Joe Flood

Contends how computer remodeling of 1970s-era New York City led to the withdrawal of fire protection services from poor neighborhoods that subsequently burned down and displaced hundreds of thousands of people, citing the contributions of the RAND Corporation and various political figures.

How a Computer Formula Burned Down New York City--and Determined the Future of American Cities

The Fires

Knee Deep Book One

Spread your wings with Science Comics: Birds of Prey, a new and exciting volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you! In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world’s most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many different ecosystems around the world.

Terrifying Talons

Science Comics: Birds of Prey

Macon Blair

A detective sentenced to Hellcity for committing suicide is forced to investigate the cause of the Devil's strange behavior, but soon unearths a scandal that can undermine the Devil's power and start a war between humans and demons.

The Whole Damn Thing

Hellcity

Stan Nicholls

A group of warrior orcs try to fight their way free of the dominion of an evil human enchantress. Original. 15,000 first printing.

Forged for War

Orcs

Every volume of Science Comics is a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!This volume: In Sharks, we explore one of the most unfairly villainized and Hollywood-famous underwater predators. With their 400-million year history, their vital role in maintaining the ecosystem, their incredible specialized adaptations, and their various unique species, there is a lot more to sharks than just their ferocious jaws.

Nature's Perfect Hunter

Science Comics: Sharks

Andy Hirsch

Jon Chad

Dinosaurs, Volcanoes, and Rocks and Minerals

Science Comics Set

Someone is murdering artists and hipsters in Washington, DC. And they're blogging about it in this social-media soaked novel. It's up to a cynical DC detective to solve this case of murder against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying city. From parties full of bright young things to forgotten housing projects, Murder on U Street depicts life beyond the monuments for ordinary people in Washington, DC.

Joe Flood

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