comic books, strips, etc

An illustrated guide to drawing anime and manga characters. Each page contains a specific lesson derived from the ideas and techniques of more than one hundred manga and anime artists.

Dr. Osanai Kirihito has uncovered a fatal medical condition that transforms humans into dog-like beasts. In this thrilling narrative, Christian dogmas of human compassion, charity, and redemption will be put to the test.

After a confrontation with ShadowClan leader Brokenstar, Nightpelt and his fellow elders are banished from the clan. With winter on the horizon, Nightpelt doesn't have time to dwell on his shock and outrage, and instead focuses on finding ways to keep the exiles fed and warm. However, as he learns additional disturbing information about the power-hungry Brokenstar, Nightpelt plots a way to take him down, that eventually leads to a confrontation between the felines.

"Examining the lives of four great artists--Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama, and Hajime Isayama--this book explores the history, innovations, techniques, and themes of Japanese anime. Readers also discover how the artists overcame various obstacles including poverty, illness, self-doubt, and rejection before ultimately finding success in their field"--Provided by publisher.

"It was March 11, 2011 when a massive earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami, which, in turn, destroyed the core three reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer evacuated from the deadly radiation zone. Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Naoto chooses to return home to his farm -- and to fight for the beauty of life. This important graphic novel from France alludes to Japanese legends as an ode to Mother Nature, and human resilience"--Provided by publisher.

In this Swan Lake graphic novel retelling, Princess Odette of Bloom Kingdom is cursed to turn into a swan by day and her parents blame it on the neighboring kingdom of Rotbart. When Odette meets Princess Dillie of the Rotbart kingdom though, they become fast friends and together discover their true merit when they set out to clear the Rotbart kingdom of wrongdoing and reverse the curse.

Squizzard is a small squid who always wants to be the center of attention, whether it is playing with his best friend Toothy the vegetarian Great White Shark, or giving a report in school; but when his behavior finally causes a rift in their friendship, Shay the seahorse explains what he is doing wrong--but change is difficult for Squizzard and it takes an encounter with Bennie the Barracuda, the fifth-grade bully at Deep Reef Elementary, to finally teach him the error of his ways.

Using their new Minecraft map, Maria and Mike bring their friends Kiara, Adam, and Rose along for their new adventure into Minecraft world.

With upgraded tools, weapons, and armor, Maria, Mike, Kiera, Adam, and Rose hope to be ready for their first trip into Minecraft's fiery, dangerous second dimension.

When Maria, Mike, Kiera, Adam, and Rose come across a massive woodland mansion, they know they will have to be prepared before they set foot in its dark, spooky halls. Fortunately, they have more resources than ever before.