Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Utah

And other science fiction classics

War of the Worlds

Frank Herbert

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Opposing forces struggle for control of the universe when the archenemy of the cosmic emperor is banished to a barren world where savages fight for water

Dune

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Aristotle Aristotle

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The complete text of 2 of Aristotle's most important and influential works, in the famous and authoritative Oxford translations by W. Rhys Roberts and Ingram Bywater.

The Basic Works of Aristotle

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Marquis De Custine

Empire of the Czar

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Natsumi Mukai

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Cooro, an +Anima with crow-like features and abilities, sets out on a quest to find other +Anima, and when he meets Husky, he discovers a kindred spirit who also possesses animal-like powers, and together the boys try to find acceptance in a world that shuns anyone who is different.

+Anima Scholastic Exclusive

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Troy Duffy

J. B. Love

Guss Floor

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Troy Duffy's Boondock Saints

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A tale from Redwall

Lord Brocktree

Michio Kaku

A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension

A noted theoretical physicist offers an understandable and timely explanation of the cutting edge of modern physics, offering insights into research on the tenth dimension, time warps, black holes, and multiple universes, providing glimpses into the universe's ultimate nature.

Hyperspace

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Eric Goldberg

Character Animation Crash Course! is a veritable Genies lamp stuffed with everything the aspiring animator could wish for! Renowned animator Eric Goldbergs detailed text and drawings illuminate how to conceive characters "from the inside out to create strong personalities. Classic animation techniques are analyzed and brought to life through this unique book and its accompanying website companion that offers readers animated movie examples that show, in real time or frame-by-frame, the authors principles at work. Add to this Goldbergs discussions of classic cartoons and his witty, informative observations based on the wealth of knowledge hes gained during his 30-plus years in professional animation, and you have a tour-de-force guide to character animation with the classic touch.

Character Animation Crash Course!

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Preston Blair

Art, Music, Drama/Theater

In Cartoon Animation, acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair shares his vast practical knowledge to explain and demonstrate the many techniques of cartoon animation. By following his lessons, you can make any character--person, animal, or object--come to life through animated movement!



Animation is the process of drawing and photographing a character in successive positions to create lifelike movement. Animators bring life to their drawings, making the viewer believe that the drawings actually think and have feelings. Cartoon Animation was written by an animator to help you learn how to animate. The pioneers of the art of animation learned many lessons, most through trial and error, and it is this body of knowledge that has established the fundamentals of animation. This book will teach you these fundamentals.



Animators must first know how to draw; good drawing is the cornerstone of their success. The animation process, however, involves much more than just good drawing. This book teaches all the other knowledge and skills animators must have. In chapter one, Preston Blair shows how to construct original cartoon characters, developing a character's shape, personality, features, and mannerisms. The second chapter explains how to create movements such as running, walking, dancing, posing, skipping, strutting, and more. Chapter three discusses the finer points of animating a character, including creating key character poses and in-betweens. Chapter four is all about dialogue, how to create realistic mouth and body movements, and facial expressions while the character is speaking. There are helpful diagrams in this chapter that show mouth positions, along with a thorough explanation of how sounds are made using the throat, tongue, teeth, and lips. Finally, the fifth chapter has clear explanations of a variety of technical topics, including tinting and spacing patterns, background layout drawings, the cartoon storyboard, and the synchronization of camera, background, characters, sound, and music.



Full of expert advice from Preston Blair, as well as helpful drawings and diagrams, Cartoon Animation is a book no animation enthusiast should be without.

Cartoon Animation

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Ransom Riggs

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

Time is running out for the Peculiar Children. With a dangerous madman on the loose and their beloved Miss Peregrine still in danger, Jacob Portman and Emma Bloom are forced to stage the most daring of rescue missions. They'll travel through a war-torn landscape, meet new allies, and face greater dangers than ever. . . . Will Jacob come into his own as the hero his fellow Peculiars know him to be? This action-packed adventure features more than 50 all-new Peculiar photographs.

Library of Souls

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The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

In 1940, Jacob and his new friends escape from Miss Peregrine's island and travel to London where they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises.

Hollow City

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Huge Paperback (6 to 8 lbs)

After a family tragedy, Jacob feels compelled to explore an abandoned orphanage on an island off the coast of Wales, discovering disturbing facts about the children who were kept there.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

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