William Vance Livres

Compilation en noir & blanc des trois premiers albums de la série: Le jour du soleil noir, Là où va l'Indien, Toutes les larmes de l'enfer. Porté par les vagues, un homme échoue sur une plage rocailleuse des États-Unis, pour seul signe distinctif, un chiffre XIII tatoué sur la clavicule. L'inconnu ne se souvient de rien : une balle a détruit la zone “mémorielle” de son cerveau et son amnésie est irrémédiable. Resurgissant dans la confusion et la violence, son passé, lui, ne l'a pas oublié. Qui est donc cet homme qui semble l'enjeu le plus important de la plus ignoble machination ? Prêt à tout pour reconstituer le puzzle incroyablement complexe de sa vie, XIII se découvrira peu à peu dans la peau d'un personnage véritablement hors du commun. Une histoire d'une exceptionnelle intensité, où le suspense rebondit à chaque page, dans la lignée des grands thrillers américains. Avec plus de trois millions d'exemplaires vendus en France et une dizaine de traductions dans le monde, XIII s'impose désormais comme le best-sellers absolu de la bande-dessinée moderne. Scénario étourdissant, dessin impitoyable : une combinaison qui s'avère très efficace. (Le Figaro)

XIII is een stevige kerel, met de allures van een zware jongen. Hij is zijn geheugen kwijt en bevindt zich op een hem onbekende plaats. Het enige spoor dat hem wegwijs kan maken is het nummer XIII, dat hij als tatoeage draagt. Hij wordt achternagezeten door een bende moordenaars. En ook de hogere burgerlijke en militaire kringen hebben interesse voor hem. Het verhaal speelt zich af in een modern, niet gepreciseerd kader, dat doet denken aan de Verenigde Staten. De waanzinnige achtervolging van XIII loopt over verscheidene albums. Beetje bij beetje komen we meer van zijn verleden te weten. Hij zou trouwens nauw verbonden zijn met de recente geschiedenis van het land. Het scenario van Jean van Hamme mengt avontuur, fictie en de geschiedenis van de laatste 20 jaar. Onze held komt sympathiek en raadselachtig over.

The book explores the diverse ways Canadians commemorated their involvement in the Great War, highlighting how these memories provided explanations and comfort. It delves into the emergence of a new national identity shaped by the war experience, reflecting on the collective memory and its impact on Canadian society. Through various narratives, it illustrates the significance of remembrance in fostering hope and unity among Canadians in the aftermath of conflict.

Sam Tracker had inherited the T-Bar Ranch from an old tubercular he'd been taking care of, but all he had was the land and the title. Within four years, he had become the breeder of fine horses in a beautiful valley in the fir-clad Texas hill country. The horse-riding Army was looking into better mounts for their soldiers, so Tracker made contact and was soon breeding very particular horses that would be an integral part of a special mission. Tracker had done well for himself, but the ranch had become more than one man could handle, so he finally took Kirby Landers on as a partner. The T-Bar was flourishing, and Tracker was about to marry his sweetheart Christine Benton. Life was good - until one day he returned to the ranch from a visit to town to find that his horses, Christine and his partner were gone, and the ranch's capital had been withdrawn from the bank.

Focusing on the principles of Clean Architecture, this comprehensive three-book series guides readers through the essential skills of software design. The first volume introduces foundational concepts and practical examples for beginners, while the second provides tips for programmers aiming to enhance their skills with clean coding methodologies. The final book delves into advanced strategies for high-level software structures, addressing both functional and non-functional requirements essential for complex projects. Together, these books equip readers with the knowledge to create robust software architectures.

Melody Frane's transformation from a neglected girl to a sought-after companion unfolds in a world where Harry Ransome's lucrative deals mask a darker reality. While business flourishes, Melody finds herself trapped in a life of excess and exploitation, facing demeaning demands and chaotic parties. The story explores the complexities of power dynamics and the cost of ambition, revealing the hidden struggles behind a seemingly glamorous facade.

Exploring the intersection of human cognition and technology, this book delves into the transformative field of data science. It emphasizes how data science shapes our understanding of the digital world and enhances our problem-solving abilities by visualizing connections and drawing insights from information. The narrative highlights the limitations of human processing in the face of vast data and showcases how machines augment our capabilities by capturing and analyzing terabytes of information, ultimately improving our decision-making and understanding of complex patterns.