Reyes, Luis, ed. Star Trek; the manga, volume 2.REYES, Luis, ed. Star Trek; the manga maNga is a popular Turkish nu metal/rapcore band. Their music is mainly a fusion of alternative metal and hip hop music, with a touch of Anatolian melodies; with heavy use of turntables, invoking comparisons with modern American nu metal bands. , volume 2. Tokyopop. 211p. illus, c2007. 978-1-427806208. $9.99. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. The second volume delivers five more tales of Captain Kirk and company. In "Cura Te Ipsum Cura te ipsum ("Take care of your own self!") is a classic injunction, urging physicians to care for and heal themselves first, before dealing with patients. This Latin dictum is relevant in many "traditional" societies in which only medicine men who already suffered from a " a crippled Enterprise ventures onto a hostile planet to gather dilithium crystals; the away team must deal with suspicious natives and a ghastly plague. "The Trial" features the trial of James Tiberius Kirk by the U.N.--excuse me, the planet Kos--a planet full of self-righteous aliens with an impenetrable bureaucracy. It isn't clear what Kirk is being charged with, but his solution to the problem (he pleads guilty to being human) is innovative. "Communications Breakdown" features Lieutenant Uhura and is a sort of postscript to "The Changeling," a Star Trek episode. "Scaean Gate" stars the irascible i·ras·ci·ble adj. 1. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered. 2. Characterized by or resulting from anger. [Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin Bones, a comely come·ly adj. come·li·er, come·li·est 1. Pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive. See Synonyms at beautiful. 2. Suitable; seemly: comely behavior. queen-in-waiting and a curious alien beestie. "Forging Alliances" is set on the planet Vulcan and features a mob of brawling, screaming Vulcans. The source of this outbreak is telepathic te·lep·a·thy n. Communication through means other than the senses, as by the exercise of an occult power. tel space madness, the usual culprit. There is also a short story (no images) from the newest Star Trek anthology, The Sky's the Limit. This manga is for Star Trek enthusiasts only. Writers include Will Wheaton (aka Wesley Crusher of Next Generation fame) and Diane Duane, a popular SF/fantasy novelist. These stories do not break new ground, and are not meant to; they are nostalgic trips back to the old series and as such are not good introductions to the Star Trek universe. Some of the stories feel a bit long. The art (there are five artists) is light in the backgrounds and uneven in spots. Star Trek the Mange mange (mānj), contagious skin disease of domestic and wild animals. The several types of mange, including follicular and sarcoptic mange, are caused by various minute parasitic mites that burrow into skin, hair follicles, or sweat glands. : Volume Two contains comic book violence and is recommended for libraries with extensive Star Trek collections. George Galuschak, YA Libn., Montvale PL, Montvale, NJ J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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