Author: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484443446
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
"What if you, as a girl battling stage fright before a dance recital, suddenly found yourself in Rebecca's world in 1914? Join Rebecca on adventures where the two of you can try out for a vaudeville show, put on a musical, or even sneak into a factory to deliver an important message. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of options in this multiple-ending story"--
The Glow of the Spotlight
Author: Jacqueline Dembar Greene
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484443446
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
"What if you, as a girl battling stage fright before a dance recital, suddenly found yourself in Rebecca's world in 1914? Join Rebecca on adventures where the two of you can try out for a vaudeville show, put on a musical, or even sneak into a factory to deliver an important message. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of options in this multiple-ending story"--
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484443446
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
"What if you, as a girl battling stage fright before a dance recital, suddenly found yourself in Rebecca's world in 1914? Join Rebecca on adventures where the two of you can try out for a vaudeville show, put on a musical, or even sneak into a factory to deliver an important message. Your journey back in time can take whatever twists and turns you choose, as you select from a variety of options in this multiple-ending story"--
Spotlight on Coding Club! #4
Author: Michelle Schusterman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524790176
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code! It's almost time for the talent show at school, and Erin couldn't be more excited. It's her time to take center stage! Plus, she and her friends from coding club are putting together an awesome coding program for the show. But Erin has a big secret: she has anxiety. And when things start piling up at home and school, she starts having trouble handling everything. Her friends from coding club have always been there for her, but will they be as understanding when the going gets tough? Sometimes in coding--like in friendship--things don't go exactly as planned, but the outcome can be even better than you'd imagined.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524790176
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code! It's almost time for the talent show at school, and Erin couldn't be more excited. It's her time to take center stage! Plus, she and her friends from coding club are putting together an awesome coding program for the show. But Erin has a big secret: she has anxiety. And when things start piling up at home and school, she starts having trouble handling everything. Her friends from coding club have always been there for her, but will they be as understanding when the going gets tough? Sometimes in coding--like in friendship--things don't go exactly as planned, but the outcome can be even better than you'd imagined.
Under the Lights
Author: Abbi Glines
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481438913
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In the follow-up to Abbi Glines’s #1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night—which bestselling author Kami Garcia called “tender, honest, and achingly real”—three teens from a small southern town are caught in a dramatic love triangle. Willa can’t erase the bad decisions of her past that led her down the path she’s on now. But she can fight for forgiveness from her family. And she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her. High school quarterback and town golden boy Brady used to be the best of friends with Willa—she even had a crush on him when they were kids. But that’s all changed now: her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know. Gunner used to be friends with Willa and Brady, too. He too is larger than life and a high school football star—not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton. He loves his life, and doesn’t care about anyone except himself. But Willa is the exception—and he understands the girl she’s become in a way no one else can. As secrets come to light and hearts are broken, these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up and falling in love…even if it means losing each other forever.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481438913
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In the follow-up to Abbi Glines’s #1 New York Times bestseller Until Friday Night—which bestselling author Kami Garcia called “tender, honest, and achingly real”—three teens from a small southern town are caught in a dramatic love triangle. Willa can’t erase the bad decisions of her past that led her down the path she’s on now. But she can fight for forgiveness from her family. And she can protect herself by refusing to let anyone else get close to her. High school quarterback and town golden boy Brady used to be the best of friends with Willa—she even had a crush on him when they were kids. But that’s all changed now: her life choices have made her a different person from the girl he used to know. Gunner used to be friends with Willa and Brady, too. He too is larger than life and a high school football star—not to mention that his family basically owns the town of Lawton. He loves his life, and doesn’t care about anyone except himself. But Willa is the exception—and he understands the girl she’s become in a way no one else can. As secrets come to light and hearts are broken, these former childhood friends must face the truth about growing up and falling in love…even if it means losing each other forever.
Where's Waldo? The Spectacular Spotlight Search
Author: Martin Handford
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1536201766
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Where’s Waldo? In the spotlight . . . somewhere! Now that the rest of the scene has gone dark, finding him is a spectacular new challenge. Just when you thought you’d mastered the art of finding Waldo, along comes a whole new twist to tracking him down! In an innovative, all-paper design that simulates a traveling spotlight beam, each scene is completely dark until the savvy reader slides a wand underneath to “light up” a small section. The trick is to carefully move the magic slider around until the right spot is revealed. Each of the six classic nighttime scenes contains Waldo and four other favorite characters to find, along with bonus hidden content and additional games on every page. With an exciting new format that gives our wanderer the star treatment he deserves, The Spectacular Spotlight Search is a must-have for Waldo fans of all ages.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1536201766
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Where’s Waldo? In the spotlight . . . somewhere! Now that the rest of the scene has gone dark, finding him is a spectacular new challenge. Just when you thought you’d mastered the art of finding Waldo, along comes a whole new twist to tracking him down! In an innovative, all-paper design that simulates a traveling spotlight beam, each scene is completely dark until the savvy reader slides a wand underneath to “light up” a small section. The trick is to carefully move the magic slider around until the right spot is revealed. Each of the six classic nighttime scenes contains Waldo and four other favorite characters to find, along with bonus hidden content and additional games on every page. With an exciting new format that gives our wanderer the star treatment he deserves, The Spectacular Spotlight Search is a must-have for Waldo fans of all ages.
A Scatter of Light
Author: Malinda Lo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525555293
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“Full of yearning, ponderances about art and what it means to be an artist, and self-revelation, A Scatter of Light has a simmering intensity that makes it hard to put down."—NPR An Instant New York Times Bestseller Last Night at the Telegraph Club author Malinda Lo returns to the Bay Area with another masterful queer coming-of-age story, this time set against the backdrop of the first major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. Aria Tang West was looking forward to a summer on Martha’s Vineyard with her best friends—one last round of sand and sun before college. But after a graduation party goes wrong, Aria’s parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother’s gardener. Soon, Aria is second-guessing who she is and what she wants to be, and a summer that once seemed lost becomes unforgettable—for Aria, her family, and the working-class queer community Steph introduces her to. It’s the kind of summer that changes a life forever. And almost sixty years after the end of Last Night at the Telegraph Club, A Scatter of Light also offers a glimpse into Lily and Kath’s lives since 1955.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525555293
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
“Full of yearning, ponderances about art and what it means to be an artist, and self-revelation, A Scatter of Light has a simmering intensity that makes it hard to put down."—NPR An Instant New York Times Bestseller Last Night at the Telegraph Club author Malinda Lo returns to the Bay Area with another masterful queer coming-of-age story, this time set against the backdrop of the first major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage. Aria Tang West was looking forward to a summer on Martha’s Vineyard with her best friends—one last round of sand and sun before college. But after a graduation party goes wrong, Aria’s parents exile her to California to stay with her grandmother, artist Joan West. Aria expects boredom, but what she finds is Steph Nichols, her grandmother’s gardener. Soon, Aria is second-guessing who she is and what she wants to be, and a summer that once seemed lost becomes unforgettable—for Aria, her family, and the working-class queer community Steph introduces her to. It’s the kind of summer that changes a life forever. And almost sixty years after the end of Last Night at the Telegraph Club, A Scatter of Light also offers a glimpse into Lily and Kath’s lives since 1955.
Comes the Light
Author: Krystian Knight
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1615662294
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Krystian lives a life not unlike others. He went to school, held an average job, and lived alone. However, everything began to change when he decided to move into a mysterious, old house. Events began to unfold that defied everything he knew about the world. Voices, ideas, and visions all began coming to him until his world was consumed by these strange, new circumstances. When an angelic being begins to explain his peculiar destiny, he is drawn into an adventure that traverses worlds, lives, and even time itself. This majestic being seems intriguingly knowledgeable about his situation, but will her allure prove to be deceptive? Not knowing, Krystian finds himself facing a war with dark beings of other worlds. Using ancient secrets drawn from real places, and knowledge imparted from new friends he meets, Krystian harnesses the energies necessary to explore his new abilities in the search for a solution. Will Krystian find the strength he needs to fulfill his destiny? Will he master his situation and accomplish his purpose in the universe? Only time will tell. Follow his journey and see Firsthand The mystery, The struggles of his training, And The accomplishments set before him. Author Krystian Knight's realistic style brings this science fiction/fantasy to life with people, places, and worlds that are both similar to our own and yet much more fantastic. With romance, war, relationships, and destiny, Comes the Light encompasses the full spectrum of gripping fantasy action.
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1615662294
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Krystian lives a life not unlike others. He went to school, held an average job, and lived alone. However, everything began to change when he decided to move into a mysterious, old house. Events began to unfold that defied everything he knew about the world. Voices, ideas, and visions all began coming to him until his world was consumed by these strange, new circumstances. When an angelic being begins to explain his peculiar destiny, he is drawn into an adventure that traverses worlds, lives, and even time itself. This majestic being seems intriguingly knowledgeable about his situation, but will her allure prove to be deceptive? Not knowing, Krystian finds himself facing a war with dark beings of other worlds. Using ancient secrets drawn from real places, and knowledge imparted from new friends he meets, Krystian harnesses the energies necessary to explore his new abilities in the search for a solution. Will Krystian find the strength he needs to fulfill his destiny? Will he master his situation and accomplish his purpose in the universe? Only time will tell. Follow his journey and see Firsthand The mystery, The struggles of his training, And The accomplishments set before him. Author Krystian Knight's realistic style brings this science fiction/fantasy to life with people, places, and worlds that are both similar to our own and yet much more fantastic. With romance, war, relationships, and destiny, Comes the Light encompasses the full spectrum of gripping fantasy action.
Getting Started in ZBrush
Author: Gregory S. Johnson
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 104004414X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Getting Started in ZBrush is a gentle introduction to ZBrush, today’s premier digital sculpting program. Beginning with the fundamentals of digital sculpting as well as a thorough introduction to the user interface, Getting Started in ZBrush will have you creating a variety of professional‐level 3D models in no time. More than just another button‐pushing manual, this comprehensive guide is packed with start‐to‐finish projects that ease you into the workflow of the program, while at the same time providing tips and tricks that will allow you to achieve certain tasks much more quickly. After progressing through the tutorials, you will be shown how to customize brushes, materials, scripts, and the interface so that you can utilize these tools to their full advantage. Special consideration is given to ZBrush’s integration plug‐ins with Maya and 3ds Max, allowing you to properly import and export your models in all programs. Texturing, painting, mapping, decimation, baking, and topology are also fully covered, so your Zbrush creations can come to life without sacrificing that high‐resolution look. Ease your way into this complex subject with this straight‐forward approach to Zbrush Perfect your technique with step‐by‐step tutorials that allow you to create high‐resolution models from start to finish Expand your knowledge by visiting the companion website, which features video demonstrations, project files, texture and model files, scripts, customized menus, brushes, and additional resources Written with the digital beginner in mind, this book will teach you all of the necessary information to begin working in ZBrush to create magnificent works of digital artwork! Through this book, ZBrush will empower you to be the digital artist you always wanted to be.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 104004414X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
Getting Started in ZBrush is a gentle introduction to ZBrush, today’s premier digital sculpting program. Beginning with the fundamentals of digital sculpting as well as a thorough introduction to the user interface, Getting Started in ZBrush will have you creating a variety of professional‐level 3D models in no time. More than just another button‐pushing manual, this comprehensive guide is packed with start‐to‐finish projects that ease you into the workflow of the program, while at the same time providing tips and tricks that will allow you to achieve certain tasks much more quickly. After progressing through the tutorials, you will be shown how to customize brushes, materials, scripts, and the interface so that you can utilize these tools to their full advantage. Special consideration is given to ZBrush’s integration plug‐ins with Maya and 3ds Max, allowing you to properly import and export your models in all programs. Texturing, painting, mapping, decimation, baking, and topology are also fully covered, so your Zbrush creations can come to life without sacrificing that high‐resolution look. Ease your way into this complex subject with this straight‐forward approach to Zbrush Perfect your technique with step‐by‐step tutorials that allow you to create high‐resolution models from start to finish Expand your knowledge by visiting the companion website, which features video demonstrations, project files, texture and model files, scripts, customized menus, brushes, and additional resources Written with the digital beginner in mind, this book will teach you all of the necessary information to begin working in ZBrush to create magnificent works of digital artwork! Through this book, ZBrush will empower you to be the digital artist you always wanted to be.
Witchery
Author: Maggie Shayne
Publisher: Oliver-Heber books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
WITCHERY by RITA® Award-Winning NY TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller MAGGIE SHAYNE — Four short paranormal romance novels plus several authentic witch spells to fill those chilly autumn nights. __________________________ EVERYTHING SHE DOES IS MAGIC Hilarious paranormal rom-com! The prophecy is clear... Aurora’s 3 aunts are convinced neighbor boy Nathan is the chosen one, destined for their niece. There's just one catch... He must remain a virgin until he and Aurora consummate their love. And that’s going to take some time, since the two must first grow up, and then get over the fact that they don’t even like each other. ____________________________ SPELLBOUND Paranormal romantic thriller! From the first time she touches Alex, she knows... Melissa's attraction to her new boss is immediate and irresistible. But so is her sense that he's fighting an otherworldly battle and needs her help to survive. Her dreams never lie... In them, a man who looks like Alex murders a woman who looks a lot like Melissa. To help him means putting herself in danger. To turn away puts his very soul at risk. ____________________________ MAGIC BY MOONLIGHT Paranormal rom-com page-turner! She's never believed in magic... But when MC lands on a killer’s hit list, she’s forced to take refuge with her aunt, who considers herself a witch. She isn’t supposed to touch the Book of Shadows… But she can’t seem to stop herself from leafing through the time-worn pages. The ancient protection spells are amusing. For kicks, she reads one aloud… And a strong, handsome, very confused hero steps right out of history and into her aunt’s living room. ____________________________ WITCH MOON Chilling paranormal romantic suspense! Being a Witch in a small town is hard... Being a Witch and a high school teacher is even harder. But when horrible crimes with “occult” trappings begin happening in Ezra Township, things get dangerous. And when one of Mirabella’s teenage students dies, a modern-day Witch hunt begins. ____________________________ BONUS CONTENT Along with this 4-tale anthology you’ll get a special treat—actual spells from Maggie Shayne’s personal Book of Shadows!
Publisher: Oliver-Heber books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
WITCHERY by RITA® Award-Winning NY TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller MAGGIE SHAYNE — Four short paranormal romance novels plus several authentic witch spells to fill those chilly autumn nights. __________________________ EVERYTHING SHE DOES IS MAGIC Hilarious paranormal rom-com! The prophecy is clear... Aurora’s 3 aunts are convinced neighbor boy Nathan is the chosen one, destined for their niece. There's just one catch... He must remain a virgin until he and Aurora consummate their love. And that’s going to take some time, since the two must first grow up, and then get over the fact that they don’t even like each other. ____________________________ SPELLBOUND Paranormal romantic thriller! From the first time she touches Alex, she knows... Melissa's attraction to her new boss is immediate and irresistible. But so is her sense that he's fighting an otherworldly battle and needs her help to survive. Her dreams never lie... In them, a man who looks like Alex murders a woman who looks a lot like Melissa. To help him means putting herself in danger. To turn away puts his very soul at risk. ____________________________ MAGIC BY MOONLIGHT Paranormal rom-com page-turner! She's never believed in magic... But when MC lands on a killer’s hit list, she’s forced to take refuge with her aunt, who considers herself a witch. She isn’t supposed to touch the Book of Shadows… But she can’t seem to stop herself from leafing through the time-worn pages. The ancient protection spells are amusing. For kicks, she reads one aloud… And a strong, handsome, very confused hero steps right out of history and into her aunt’s living room. ____________________________ WITCH MOON Chilling paranormal romantic suspense! Being a Witch in a small town is hard... Being a Witch and a high school teacher is even harder. But when horrible crimes with “occult” trappings begin happening in Ezra Township, things get dangerous. And when one of Mirabella’s teenage students dies, a modern-day Witch hunt begins. ____________________________ BONUS CONTENT Along with this 4-tale anthology you’ll get a special treat—actual spells from Maggie Shayne’s personal Book of Shadows!
Lighting Journal
The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects
Author: Isaac V. Kerlow
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470084901
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Master the art of computer animation and visual effects production with the latest edition of this cutting-edge guide This remarkable edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines for the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation styles and techniques, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations and visual effects from creative development and preproduction to finished animation. Designed to work with any computer platform, this Fourth Edition cuts through technical jargon and presents numerous easy-to-understand instructive diagrams. Full-color examples are presented including VFX and animated feature movies, games, and TV commercials by such leading companies as Blue Sky, Blur, BUF, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Framestore, ILM, Imagi, Microsoft, Mac Guff, The Mill, Menfond, Pixar, Polygon, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Imageworks, Tippett, Ubisoft, and Weta, and many other studios and groundbreaking independent artists from around the world. This fully revised edition features new material on the latest visual effects techniques, a useful update of the traditional principles of animation, practical information on creative development, multiple production pipeline ideas for shorts and visual effects, plus updated information on current production trends and techniques in animation, rendering, modeling, rigging, and compositing. Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects, Fourth Edition gives you a broad palette of tips and techniques for bringing your visions to life through 3D computer animation. Unique focus on creative development and production issues Non-platform specific, with multiple examples illustrated in a practical, step-by-step approach The newest computer animation techniques, including facial animation, image-based and non-photorealistic rendering, model rigging, real-time models, and 2D/3D integration Over 700 full-color images Encyclopedic timeline and production pipelines
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470084901
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Master the art of computer animation and visual effects production with the latest edition of this cutting-edge guide This remarkable edition of The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects offers clear, step-by-step guidelines for the entire process of creating a fully rendered 3D computer animation. With up-to-date coverage of the latest computer animation styles and techniques, this versatile guide provides insightful information for creating animations and visual effects from creative development and preproduction to finished animation. Designed to work with any computer platform, this Fourth Edition cuts through technical jargon and presents numerous easy-to-understand instructive diagrams. Full-color examples are presented including VFX and animated feature movies, games, and TV commercials by such leading companies as Blue Sky, Blur, BUF, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Framestore, ILM, Imagi, Microsoft, Mac Guff, The Mill, Menfond, Pixar, Polygon, Rhythm & Hues, Sony Imageworks, Tippett, Ubisoft, and Weta, and many other studios and groundbreaking independent artists from around the world. This fully revised edition features new material on the latest visual effects techniques, a useful update of the traditional principles of animation, practical information on creative development, multiple production pipeline ideas for shorts and visual effects, plus updated information on current production trends and techniques in animation, rendering, modeling, rigging, and compositing. Whether you are a student, an independent artist or creator, or a production company team member, The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects, Fourth Edition gives you a broad palette of tips and techniques for bringing your visions to life through 3D computer animation. Unique focus on creative development and production issues Non-platform specific, with multiple examples illustrated in a practical, step-by-step approach The newest computer animation techniques, including facial animation, image-based and non-photorealistic rendering, model rigging, real-time models, and 2D/3D integration Over 700 full-color images Encyclopedic timeline and production pipelines