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A 100-day journal that will not only improve your drawing skills, but ignite creativity in all areas of your life. Boost your creative confidence in any field by exercising your artistic muscle in the most elemental way: drawing--a form of expression, visual language, and idea generation. Everyone has the ability to draw, contrary to popular belief. Your unconscious mind is always working at taking in content and making new associations. In th...

First released in 2019, Artificial Intelligence: An Illustrated History explores the historic origins and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy. Through more than 100 entries, award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover, offers a granular, yet accessible, glimpse into the world of AI--from medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, and artificial neura...

Marcos was once a happy family man and successful graphic artist. But after losing his marriage and his job--and nearly losing his newly outed transgender son to a suicide attempt after a violent attack by classmates--Marcos receded into depression and anxiety. Desperate, he opened himself up to whomever or whatever might be listening and asked for help. The answer he got back was clear: "Just do the next good thing." The next morning, he rece...

Following ship surgeon Lemuel Gulliver, Jonathan Swift's satire, Gulliver's Travels, is a humorous critique of the darker aspects of human nature. During his voyage, Gulliver visits four islands, each more bizarre and fantastical than the last. From tiny people to giants, from majestic horses to scarily humanoid "Yahoos, " each of the island inhabitants creates an experience that no one is likely to forget.

The young and beautiful Christine Daaé has been raised in the Paris Opera House since her father died years ago. It is well-known that the opera house is haunted, the mysterious ghost surfacing as a disembodied voice or a gentleman in a mask. But for Christine, the phantom is her angel of music, teaching her to sing, and nurturing her innate talent until she finally takes the stage the night the lead soprano falls ill. Christine's performance ...

Written in 1826, but set in 1757, The Last of the Mohicans portrays ordinary men and women caught in the crossfires of the French and Indian War, when France and Great Britain battled for control of North America. Featuring double agents, dastardly villains, and kidnappings, as well as stunning descriptions of the Adirondacks, the Catskills, and the Lake George area, this novel is considered Cooper's greatest work. Indeed, its portrayals of th...

In his debut book, Dr. Joel Warsh provides guidance that's science-based but incorporates holistic medicine in a safe and practical way. As more adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, they want the same for their children. The advice Dr. Joel offers is based not just on data, but on his medical training and daily experience working with thousands of children and families. For example, Dr. Joel teaches pare...

It's summer, and thirteen-year-old Aidan Cross and his best friends are planning to spend the night at the Witch House on Yeet Street. Aidan has desperately tried to talk his friends out of this plan, to no avail. But he has to admit it's exciting having sleepovers with his secret crush, Kai. Aidan has channeled his feelings into an ongoing fantasy saga about a fire mage named Nadia (Aidan spelled backwards) and a merman named Kai Pendragon. I...

James Joyce's semi-autobiographical first novel explores the author's own love-hate relationship with Ireland through Stephen Dedalus, Joyce's literary alter ego. Dedalus yearns to be an artist, but must first overcome the aspects of Irish society, like school and the church, that he feels restrains his creativity and stifles his soul. Joyce's use of experimental literary techniques, including stream of consciousness, is on full display in his...

For over a century, the Blackwells have protected the town of Hollow Cliff from vengeful spirits. Seventeen-year-old Nev is ready to take over for her ailing grandmother as the town's witch protector--unlike her mother, who left when Nev was a child and never looked back. When a stranger arrives at Blackwell House of Spirits to fill a tour guide opening, Nev reluctantly offers him the job. Nev doesn't trust Cal. He knows more than he's letting...

Welcome to Mousetown! In this inventive craft book, kids follow Mouse through his day in Mousetown, from getting ready to traveling to work, closing shop, grocery shopping, party prep, and throwing a surprise party for his friend Ginger. There are over 30 activities throughout the book that use recycled materials to recreate the story's scenes so kids can follow along or make new stories set in Mousetown with Mouse and friends. Mousetown inclu...

The journey begins in a young girl's bedroom, the night before a big performance. Excited but nervous, she dreams her way through North American flora and discovers the resilient, powerful, and radiant nature of plants and builds her confidence. Using a blend of social-emotional learning concepts and a poetic interpretation of the natural world, White showcases the complexities of nature alongside her stylistic and emotive art, encouraging rea...

Lilly Bly is struggling with infertility issues when her husband, Jack, gets a new job that moves them from Chicago to a small Wisconsin town. After Lilly falls in love with a decrepit mansion well out of their price range--she's convinced she'll finally get pregnant there--Jack reluctantly agrees to buy the wreck. But when Lilly learns that her dream house was the site of a triple homicide/suicide in the 1950s, she begins to experience strang...

Come one. Come all. Come follow thirteen trick-or-treaters down Scary Street. Dare to stop at the vampire's lair? Tempted to take a bite of the witch's delight? How about a peek inside a ghostly haunt? Who will make it to the end. . . and what last trick (or treat) awaits? Celebrate the thrills and chills of the season with this unforgettable trip down Scary Street!

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic.

Contrary to popular belief, addiction isn't a conscious choice. It's a chronic illness, like diabetes or asthma, that responds to treatment and deserves compassion. And yet, too many people expect their loved ones to simply recover on their own without interventions. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and decades of expertise, Dr. Nzinga Harrison reveals the factors that predict one's risk for addiction: biology and heritability, childhood expe...

Using only a name and date of birth, this easy-to-use guide teaches how to use the art of numerology for self-understanding. Incorporating an original approach that takes the two sides of the brain into consideration, Numerology employs methods of both logic and intuition, and then mixes theory and practice through calculations and tests. What are hereditary, expression, and spiritual numbers? How can readers use these numbers to determine the...

Astrology is a powerful tool for self-development, and it offers fascinating insights when applied to sexuality. Author Amina Sutter is an astrologer, and Amal Tahir is a sexual and relationship coach: with their combined expertise, they offer the essential tools to help anyone blossom into a fully realized, passionate person. What ignites interest inside the bedroom and outside of it? How can the major features of a natal chart be used to fue...

A pitch-perfect exploration of modern married life, Jessica Saunders's deliciously readable novel embraces the truth that some old flames can't be snuffed out, no matter how many years go by. Rachel Miller is a lawyer and mother of two who's just as comfortable in a courtroom as she is on the sidelines of a soccer field. Sure, her marriage is on autopilot, her parents are overly involved, and the other suburban moms are just a little bit catty...

For newcomers to the world of tarot, learning how to learn about their lives and the past, present, and future of those around them using the cards may seem intimidating. This is the perfect introduction."--