Neocolonialism, also termed as neo-imperialism, refers to a system where the developed nations use globalization, capitalism, and cultural imperialism as a tool to influence developing countries as opposed to indirect political control (Hegemony) or the use of military control (imperialism). The term is associated with the former president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, who coined it about the African countries undergoing decolonization during the 1960s. African nations have remained dependent on their colonial masters economically, politically, and socio-culturally which has proved to be costly as Africa has not come out from the obscenity of lack of food, poverty, diseases, and corruption.
Initially, the term was used about policies of European nations that were perceived to be part of the schemes to maintain control of Africa including other dependencies. The single event that marked the start the usage of the word was the Paris European Summit in 1957 when six countries in Europe decided to include their overseas territories in the European Common Market. The move was seen as by many national leaders as representing a new type of economic dominion over French-occupied Africa and the colonial territories of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy. The term has now come to be seen as involving a coordinated attempt by the former colonial powers and other developed countries to impede development growth in developing countries and making them as a source of cheap labor and cheap raw materials. It has been believed that economic agreements between the developed nations and less developed countries lack trust and sometimes benefit the developed countries at the expense of poor developing nations, for instance, foreign aid agencies, and multi-national corporations demand certain conditions to be fulfilled to offer their services.
These demands may include denying them the chance to work with other countries. Furthermore, multi-national corporations present in low-income nations take the repatriate all profits earned back to their home countries. Besides, they burden developing countries with high-interest debts through what they term as development loans. For instance, African natural minerals are taken and traded at a higher price in European markets compared to the African markets. Neocolonialism is evident in Africa as a recent study by the American Investment Bank that shows South Africa is the richest country yet Europeans own 80% of the wealth despite it being an African nation.
Neocolonialism was believed to be closely connected to the Cold War, and of particular interest was the US policy commonly known as the Truman Doctrine, where the US offered vast sums of money to any nation that accepted the US protection from communism. The policy enabled the US to expand its influence and in certain cases, to place some foreign countries under its control. The developed countries, including the US, have participated in the subordination of developing countries. Critics have argued that developed countries have also interfered with conflicts and assisted in installing regimes that are friendly and would be willing to act for the benefit of foreign organizations and going contrary to the country’s interest. According to Kwame Nkrumah, the division of Africa through balkanization has made Africa weak politically and dependent on developed nations.
Neocolonialism has led to eroding of African culture, for instance, the native African language was replaced by the European languages and was made their official languages. Family structure has also been changed as Africans used to live in extended families and now they have given way to nuclear families and disrupting their way of life. There is less respect for elderly by the younger generations. Africans are no longer guided by their conservative, traditional culture regarding sexuality which has led to dissolute sexual activities and increased number of single parents and sexual diseases. The growth of towns has led to mass village migration and also displacement of people due to constructions during the process of expansion. Change of religion has also become common as many Africans are now becoming Christians.
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Aurora West, daughter of Arcopolis's last great hero, seeks to uncover the mystery of her mother's death, and to find her place in a world overrun with monsters and corruption
15 editions published between 2013 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
BEOWULF HC SANTIAGO GARCIA and DAVID RUBIN unite to bring forward the myth of Beowulf, which has endured for a thousand years and inspired an epic poem of the same name, became a foundational piece of English literature, and inspired generations of authors, from Tolkien to a good number of Hollywood screenwriters. BEOWULF tells of the tale of a Scandinavian hero in lands that would become what is now Denmark and Sweden: A monster, Grendel, has arrived in the kingdom of the Danes, devouring its men and women for 12 years until Beowulf arrives to save them. GARCIA and RUBIN faithfully follow the original story for a new version that is neither revisionist nor postmodern, but captures the tone and important details of the poem, translating its potent, epic resonance and melancholy into a contemporary comic that isn't standard swords and sorcery or heroic fantasy fare, but rather an ancient story with a modern perspective that remains respectful of the source material
"It's not easy keeping secrets from Acropolis's greatest detective, especially when he's your dad. But Aurora gets a lucky break: Haggard West has decided that she is finally old enough to go on patrol alone. It's the perfect opportunity to put her secret plan into action and avenge her mother's death"--Page 4 of cover
The evil Mrs. D'Abondo wants to help a powerful businessman build a highway through the middle of the forest and gives instructions to cut down the trees, forcing the forest creatures to flee. Furi and his friends do not want to leave and so they bring the magical forest to life in order to save their home
"When a visitor from the outside world arrives on the Farm, she stirs up old memories and awakens new hope in the marooned heroes."--
"A science-minded adventurer gets mixed up in the mysteries of a fantasy world."--Provided by publisher
6 editions published between 2012 and 2014 in English and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's Christmas Eve and there are two toy worlds occupying the living room of a house. One side was the commercial: Santa and his elves, Christmas trees, etc. The other side is the religious side, with a nativity scene complete with three wise men and baby Jesus. Then someone steals Santa's presents, and Baby Jesus is missing. Christmas is in peril and both sides of the living room blame the other side. Sam and Sarah go to find the real offender, learn about their differences and save Christmas!
"This mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter investigating what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero."--
Groundbreaking storyteller David Rubín (Illustrator on Paul Pope's The Rise of Aurora West) reexamines the life of the world's greatest champion in The Hero, chronicling Heracles's incredible adventures, from his innocent boyhood to his meteoric rise to popularity as he tackles the Twelve Labors. It is a journey tempered by a steady decay that never relieves him of his heroic burden. And it is this burden that becomes his only grip on reality as Heracles edges toward his fateful end
"Wiped out of their superhero universe by a multiversal crisis, the forgotten heroes of Spiral City now live as a dysfunctional family on a mysterious farm in a small town from which they have no escape"--Back cover of Volume 1
Reexamines the life of the world's greatest champion, Heracles, the son of Zeus, chronicling his incredible adventures, from his innocent boyhood to his meteoric rise to popularity as he tackles the Twelve Labors. It is a journey tempered by a steady decay that never relieves him of his heroic burden. And it is this burden that becomes his only grip on reality as Heracles edges toward his fateful end
2 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 46 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four childhood friends discover a box of strange books that, when read aloud, can transport them to the beautiful, imaginary worlds described within. But when one of them goes missing, the others vow never to reveal where they've been and what they've seen. Years later, when one of the remaining kids, now an adult, also mysteriously disappears, it's up to the last two of the group to dig up their dusty books to find him and finally figure out what happened to their friend all those years ago
"[T]ale of Heracles in this postmodern look at the Twelve Labors and a champion's fateful doom. The story delves deep into his life, revealing those who would wish him harm on his meteoric rise to stardom, his tumultuous love affairs, and his incredibly heroic feats. Rubín's eclectic style will change the way you look at one of the most important Greek myths"--
7 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four childhood friends discover a box of strange books that, when read aloud, can transport them to the beautiful, imaginary worlds described within. When one of them goes missing, the others vow never to reveal where they’ve been and what they’ve seen. Years later one of the remaining kids, now an adult, also mysteriously disappears and it’s up to the last two of the group to dig up their dusty books to find him and discover what happened to their friends
Kassie, Max, and Tyler are held captive by the Corruption in the Fiction, and we find out what happened to Tsang when he disappeared as a child
Final issue! Max, Kassie, and Tyler have nowhere left to run and must face the Corruption once and for all
Much to Bobby and Timah's horror, Rathraq the scarecrow warrior god has just crossed over from champion of the weak to bloodthirsty savage. Meanwhile the newly formed Human Liberation Front decides to start its own war on the Esu monsters lurking in the city -- with shocking results! A new direction for Rumble by writer John Arcudi (Hellboy and the BPRD, Dead Inside) and new artist, rising superstar David Rubin (Black Hammer, Beowulf). Collects RUMBLE #1-5
Aurora West is on the verge of solving the mystery of her mother's death, but it's hard keeping her efforts a secret from her grieving father, the legendary monster-hunter Haggard West. Between her school work and her hours training and hunting with her dad, Aurora is hard-pressed to find time to be a secret sleuth. But she's nothing if not persistent. What Aurora doesn't realize is that she's about to blow open a secret that may very well destroy what's left of her family ... and, indeed, all of Arcopolis
11 editions published between 2006 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Chelsea vs Stoke City: This is the game of the Blues against to the Potters. Today’s host have lost only one of their 15 matches in all competition, in that, they won 11 and drawn just three games. In their last eleven Premier League, they have conceded only four goals. They totally conceded 14 goals in this league so far. Also, they scored 12 headed goals in this Premier League which the league-high. Currently, they standing at the third position in the table with the 42 points by winning 13 and drawing three.
The opponent, Stoke City is at a 13th place who conceded 41 goals in this league season. They have scored 23 goals so far in 20 matches. So, they had -18 goal difference. The Potters have not won all their last 16 games in London. They have drawn six matches and lost ten in that.
In the last five meetings between these two teams, the Stoke had won just one in March 2016. They lost 14 of their 17 meeting with Chelsea in the Premier League.
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