Dexter Paudeville is no normal human being. He is an extraordinary kiwi ‘magician’ (part-time) that has set it upon himself to document the world as it appears to his visual and cerebral cortices. Supposedly he was born in the quaint yet beautiful town of Huntly, on the north island of New Zealand (yet no one is really sure of his true origins.) Some suspect outer space, others regard him as an overweight escapee from a mental institution. But all stigmas aside, Dexter is a lovable  ...

In this first issue of The Vampire Mysteries, Cassandra Dubois, a young vampire, recounts the things that led to the death of her parents, revealing a terrible plot that threatens to destroy both the vampire and human worlds. But just as she finds some of the answers in her father's journal, she is set upon by an unknown assailant whom she, and her toad companion, pursue to places unknown.

An indispensable guide for Harry Potter fans of all ages.Harry Potter is, without doubt, the publishing sensation of the past decade. Here for the first time in dictionary form is an unofficial readers' guide to all seven books.From 'Animagus' (a wizard that can transform into an animal) to 'Zonkos' (the joke and gift shop in Hogsmeade), Aubrey Malone explores the characters, creatures, places and spells that JK Rowling has brought to life so successfully.This is a ...

The instant New York Times bestselling book of entertaining, irreverent, and totally accessible illustrated answers to the scientific “questions you had no idea were bugging you all your life” (Fast Company), from the creators of the wildly popular YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE.Why do we get hung over? What would happen if you stopped sleeping? Is binge-watching TV actually bad for you? Why should I take a power nap? In their first-ever book, Mitche...

Three essays about Harry Potter which show that J K Rowling has much in common with Dickens and that the books promote traditional family values.

Harry Potter fans can't get enough of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Now, there's a guidebook to this incredible place written just for kids! Whether your family is traveling to WWoHP soon or just dreaming about it, you'll love our photo-filled guide. Check out the active hyper-links, behind-the-scenes tips, and fun mini-quiz at the end!This Wizarding World of Harry Potter inside Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park is one of the world's top attractions. This "park wit...

Being turned into a vampire is the easy part. Actually becoming a vampire is far more difficult.What to look for in a coffin?How to lure the tastiest prey?How to stay on trend over the centuries?Garlic and sunlight - as dangerous as they'd have us believe?In today's world of vampire-obsessed pop culture, misinformation abounds. A newly turned vampire who looks to films and novels for answers to everlasting life's question risks being...

'Some people think it a very bad thing to have an opinion about anything. Blend in, don't make too much noise, just be happy with what you know and do. I can't do that.' South African DJ personality and Idols judge Gareth Cliff likes to shoot from the hip. Whether on air or judging a trembling Idols contestant, he's always quick with a point of view. In Gareth Cliff on Everything, Gareth throws caution to the wind and writes about all those subjects that make him glad, sad or simply mad.

The enchanting true story of Stephenie Meyer, the Queen of Twilight. On 2 June, 2003, Stephenie Meyer had a dream that would change her life forever. She dreamt of a young girl and her sparkling vampire lover lying in a field, and that dream became Twilight. Now, her vampire romance novels have become a publishing phenomenon, selling over 70 million books worldwide, and have been translated into 37 difference languages.

Book three - This 'N ThatA collection of poems written over the years which are varied in theme and style. From a trip up a Volcano to the depths of Insomnia, there is something for everyone. This is the third and last book in this series.Book one - Family and PetsThis is book one in a series of three, all on different topics. Book ones' poems are about family, children and pets. All are easy to read and well written.Book two - Inspirational poemsThis i...

Vampires: The 100% Bona Fide Totally Real And Not Made Up At All TruthIn this day and age, the belief in vampires has been dwindling at an exponential rate. Those who still believe in them are often wildly misinformed. So what do you think will happen when Johnny McNormalpants finds himself face to face with a bloodthirsty vampire? Probably crap his pants, but then what? An informed citizen would know exactly what to do in this situation. If only there was some way...

Using step-by-step instruction on how to draw Japanese manga and anime zombies, vampires, and monsters, best-selling author Christopher Hart teaches artists how they can create their own spooky manga characters.With the occult running rampant in today's television, movies, and other media, it's no wonder that the scary, monstrous, and dark characters of manga have become so popular. From drawing monster eyes to goth boys, Manga for the Beginner Midnight Monsters teaches ar...