See You At San Diego

Author : Mathew Klickstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781683966517
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book See You at San Diego written by Mathew Klickstein and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comics creators such as Neil Gaiman, Sergio Aragones, and nearly 50 of the early members of the scene, tell the story of the secret origins of Comic-Con International: San Diego - from its humble beginnings to its rise as the largest convention of comic book fans in the world. It's also the story of the transformation of mainstream American pop culture into comic book culture over the past century.

Author : Kevin Hearne
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 1524797758
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kill the Farm Boy written by Kevin Hearne and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an irreverent series in the tradition of Monty Python, the bestselling authors of the Iron Druid Chronicles and Star Wars: Phasma reinvent fantasy, fairy tales, and floridly written feast scenes. “Ranks among the best of Christopher Moore and Terry Pratchett.”—Chuck Wendig “When you put two authors of this high caliber together, expect fireworks. Or at least laughs. What a hoot!”—Terry Brooks Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a hero, the Chosen One, was born . . . and so begins every fairy tale ever told. This is not that fairy tale. There is a Chosen One, but he is unlike any One who has ever been Chosened. And there is a faraway kingdom, but you have never been to a magical world quite like the land of Pell. There, a plucky farm boy will find more than he’s bargained for on his quest to awaken the sleeping princess in her cursed tower. First there’s the Dark Lord, who wishes for the boy’s untimely death . . . and also very fine cheese. Then there’s a bard without a song in her heart but with a very adorable and fuzzy tail, an assassin who fears not the night but is terrified of chickens, and a mighty fighter more frightened of her sword than of her chain-mail bikini. This journey will lead to sinister umlauts, a trash-talking goat, the Dread Necromancer Steve, and a strange and wondrous journey to the most peculiar “happily ever after” that ever once-upon-a-timed. Praise for Kill the Farm Boy “A rollicking fantasy adventure that upends numerous genre tropes in audacious style . . . a laugh-out-loud-funny fusion of Monty Python–esque humor and whimsy à la Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.”—Kirkus Reviews “Dawson and Hearne’s reimagining of a traditional fairy tale is reminiscent of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride and William Steig’s Shrek! Irreverent, funny, and full of entertaining wordplay, this will keep readers guessing until the end.”—Library Journal “Will have you laughing out loud until strangers begin to look at you oddly.”—SyFy “A smart comedy . . . nuanced, complicated, and human.”—Tordotcom “[Delilah Dawson and Kevin Hearne] make fun of the typical ‘white male power fantasies,’ and in that, they succeed, with their heroes all characters of color and/or falling somewhere under the LGBTQ umbrella.”—Publishers Weekly

Author : Nick Abadzis
Publisher : First Second
ISBN 13 : 1250176921
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pigs Might Fly written by Nick Abadzis and published by First Second. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the sensible hogfolk in Pigdom Plains know that if pigs were meant to fly, they’d have been born with wings—but there’s no convincing Lily Leanchops. The daughter of renowned inventor Hercules Fatchops, Lily has watched her father’s flying machines fail time and time again. Working in secret, Lily is trying to build what her father couldn’t: an aircraft that actually works. And of course, she’s following his example and employing scientific principals alone—not magic. (Well, a protection spell or two doesn’t count, right?) Lily’s secret project takes on a new sense of urgency when a mysterious enemy emerges from beyond the mountains. The Warthogs are coming, and they’re piloting flying machines powered by dangerous magic spells. To save Pigdom Plains, Lily must take to the skies in her own experimental aircraft—and there’s no time for a test run. Pigs Might Fly chronicles the adventures of a team of airplane-flying pigs, from knockout duo Nick Abadzis and Jerel Dye.

Author : Rebecca Tinker
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1328495299
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? written by Rebecca Tinker and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, people have asked the question: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? But just who is this infamous and elusive globe-trotting thief? In this novelization, based on the Netflix animated series, Carmen shares her own backstory for the first time ever. Now, it's time to find out.... Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego.

Author : Adam Gamble
Publisher : Good Night Books
ISBN 13 : 1602197628
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Night San Diego written by Adam Gamble and published by Good Night Books. This book was released on 2006-10-28 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-read text introduces the sights of San Diego, through a full day of sightseeing.

Author : Mairghread Scott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1608868788
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Toil & Trouble written by Mairghread Scott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something wicked this way comes. The three fates—Riata, Cait, and Smertae—have always been guiding and protecting Scotland unseen, indirectly controlling the line of kings according to the old religion. When there is a disagreement between the weird sisters, Riata and Smertae will use men as pawns, and Smertae will direct Macbeth to a crown he was never meant to have. This re-telling of Macbeth from the witches point of view is brought to life by Mairghread Scott (TRANSFORMERS: Windblade, LANTERN CITY), and illustrated by talented duo Kelly & Nichole Matthews. TOIL AND TROUBLEbrings a new and inventive take on the tragedy we all know and love.

Author : Zohreh Ghahremani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984571604
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sky of Red Poppies written by Zohreh Ghahremani and published by . This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sky of Red Poppies begins with a casual friendship between two schoolgirls coming of age in a politically divided 1960's Iran under rule of the Shah. Roya, the daughter of a prominent family, is envious of the fierce independence of her religious classmate Shireen. But Shireen has secrets of her own. Together, Roya and Shireen contend with becoming the women they want to be, and in doing so, make decisions that will cause their tragic undoing. In the unraveling of family secrets, Roya begins to question how she was raised and how to become the person she wishes to be. Set against the backdrop of a nation forced to mute its profound identity, Sky of Red Poppies is a novel about culture, politics and the redeeming power of friendships.

Author : Kimberly Ann Johnson
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062970925
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Call of the Wild written by Kimberly Ann Johnson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From trauma educator and somatic guide Kimberly Ann Johnson comes a cutting-edge guide for tapping into the wisdom and resilience of the body to rewire the nervous system, heal from trauma, and live fully. In an increasingly polarized world where trauma is often publicly renegotiated, our nervous systems are on high alert. From skyrocketing rates of depression and anxiety to physical illnesses such as autoimmune diseases and digestive disorders, many women today find themselves living out of alignment with their bodies. Kimberly Johnson is a somatic practitioner, birth doula, and postpartum educator who specializes in helping women recover from all forms of trauma. In her work, she’s seen the same themes play out time and again. In a culture that prioritizes executive function and “mind over matter,” many women are suffering from deeply unresolved pain that causes mental and physical stagnation and illness. In Call of the Wild, Johnson offers an eye-opening look at this epidemic as well as an informative view of the human nervous system and how it responds to difficult events. From the “small t” traumas of getting ghosted, experiencing a fall-out with a close friend, or swerving to avoid a car accident to the “capital T” traumas of sexual assault, an upending natural disaster, or a life-threatening illness—Johnson explains how the nervous system both protects us from immediate harm and creates reverberations that ripple through a lifetime. In this practical, empowering guide, Johnson shows readers how to metabolize these nervous system responses, allowing everyone to come home to their deepest, most intuitive and whole selves. Following her supportive advice, readers will learn how to move from wholeness, tapping into the innate wisdom of their senses, soothing frayed nerves and reconnecting with their “animal selves.” While we cannot cure the painful cultural rifts inflicting our society, there is a path forward—through our bodies.

Author : Pam Fong
Publisher : Random House Studio
ISBN 13 : 0593380142
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Once Upon a Forest written by Pam Fong and published by Random House Studio. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This gorgeous picture book follows a helpful marmot working to save a forest recovering after a wildfire. Perfect for teaching children to practice kindness while developing an appreciation for animals and the earth. After a fire leaves the forest smoldering, a determined marmot and her resourceful bird friend set off on a rescue mission in this beautifully illustrated, wordless story. They clear away fallen branches and scorched bushes. They rake and dig and plant new seedlings in the earth. With determination and ingenuity, as the seasons pass, they care for the little trees by making sure they have enough water, protect their branches from the wind and snow, and keep away hungry creatures, until the trees can thrive on their own. With a little time, care, and hope we all can help the earth.

Author : Beatrice Zamora
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981695037
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spirit of Chicano Park written by Beatrice Zamora and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bilingual book tells the story of the founding of Chicano Park in San Diego, California. The community Take Over of land that had been ravished by the construction of Interstate 5 and the Coronado Bridge has now become a National Landmark hosting murals of international acclaim and stands as a symbol of self-determination and culture.