Monsters of Madness Vol.1 is the first in a series of three books that will have you exploring the fun and crazy world of drawing monsters. The Monsters of Madness series is a modern take on some very classic monsters by artist E. Morrow. Unlike many books, that rely only on lengthy instruction, Monsters of Madness breaks down every drawing through an extensive step by step process. With Vol.1 you’ll begin drawing, the Grey “Alien”, Frankenstein’s Monster, and Nosferatu. F...

Monsters of Madness Vol.2 is the second in a series of three books that will have you exploring the fun and crazy world of drawing monsters. The Monsters of Madness series is a modern take on some very classic monsters by artist E. Morrow. Unlike many books, that rely only on lengthy instruction, Monsters of Madness breaks down every drawing through an extensive step by step process. With Vol.2 you’ll continue the series drawing, the Werewolf, the Creature of the Deep, and...

Find success as a comic book artist with this step-by-step guide to creating, publishing, and marketing your very own comics.The secrets to comic book creation are at your fingertips! This comprehensive guide details the steps to becoming a hit comic book maker—from creating compelling characters and illustrations to getting published and marketing a finished product—and is full of insights from world-famous artists from such companies as DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse...

With Tangled Up, now young adults and tweens can discover this innovative art form in a colorful, inspiring, and guided exploration through the world of tangling. After reviewing a few basic tools and materials, along with basic techniques and embellishments helpful for getting started, tweens will embark on a creative journey through a variety of prompts, patterns, and projects guided by talented artist and teacher Penny Raile. Featured subject matter includes tangling on and wor...

When everyone around you is panicking, it's time to take control and be everyone's hero. This book explains all the skills you'll need to get through even the toughest day. Entries include: how to survive a tornado; how to build an igloo; how to carry someone to safety; how to read an orienteering compass; how to survive a snakebite; how to survive an avalanche; how to make a catapult; how to make your own survival pack, and much much more.

With 8 step-by-step projects and a gallery of more than 30 portraits to inspire, *DIYDog Portraits* will show children how to turn the love for their pet into a timeless work of art.**There is something special about the relationship between a child and their dog. Dog Portrait DIY pays homage to this relationship by teaching children and their parents how to express their puppy love through art. An interactive guide on how to design, draw, and create dog p...

Kids can sew too with the help of this inspiring guide featuring fun projects designed to nurture creativity, develop coordination, and boost confidence.This easy to use guide is ideal for for children ages 5 and up. With illustrated instructions and full-sized, ready-to-use paper patterns, young crafters will quickly be sewing up colorful pillows, potholders, dolls, blankets, and more. These kid-tested projects require only minimal supervision and most can be made...

From the postapocalyptic world of Blade Runner to theJames Cameron mega-hit Terminator, tech-noir has emerged as a distinct genre, with roots in both the Promethean myth and the earlier popular traditions of gothic, detective, and science fiction. In this new volume, many well-known film and literary works—including The Matrix, RoboCop, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—are discussed with reference to their relationship to tech-noir and one another. Featur...

A trip in Cosmina's worldCosmina, an ambitious young lady, learns step-by-step the secrets of the quilling technique. Starting from her desire to discover a new world, Cosmina applies herself to the art of quilling while being guided by a person who truly cares for her, and thus she becomes, after many trials, an example for her friends.You are invited to read this book to come closer to Cosmina and her experiences in the art of quilling.Boo...

Educational Assessments"Research has shown that, by itself, learning to play chess is tied to better logical reasoning and stronger performance in math. Yamie Chess adds to this by integrating both mathematical content and math puzzles into the text."—Professor Michael Ching, PhD, Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"Next to the chessic aspects, the mathematical topics are at the center of the book: Here the readers are exposed to set...