Walt Disney always envisioned the studios that bear his name remaining relevant by consistently taking creative risks and doing the unexpected. Heading into the 1940s, he crafted an entirely new division of the studio called the Character Model Department, which focused solely on the details of character development. This latest volume from famed Disney historian Didier Ghez profiles six remarkable

Discover why rum is fast becoming the hottest spirit in the world right now with this essential companion from bestselling author and master mixologist Tristan Stephenson. The Curious Bartender\'s Guide to Rum explores rum\'s remarkable history from its humble origins to its status as life-blood of the Royal Navy and its love affair with Cuba. Discover its darker past, with tales of devils, pirates,

Travel into the future in this abridged retelling of The Time Machine, part of the bestselling Classic Starts(R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! After inventing a time machine, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and prosperous. But as he looks farther below the surface, he realizes that things are

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don\'t slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. With 30 unique designs, you can transform your look with a few fun

\"One thing\'s for certain, no house that Anne\'s in will ever be dull.\" That\'s what Marilla Cuthbert says about Anne, the lively red-headed orphan she and her brother Matthew adopt. For decades, girls have agreed, eagerly reading every book in Lucy Maud Montgomery\'s series that chronicles Anne\'s coming of

Austria is home to many of our favorite things - lederhosen, large forests, and rich musical traditions. In this title, leveled text and bright photos introduce Austria\'s landscape, wildlife, customs, and more. Maps show off the country\'s major cities and landforms, while other special features highlight a recipe, an animal, an activity, and more! Readers will have a new appreciation for beautif

Fear of a green planet! As the Reign of X expands outwards, Beast plants the seeds - and X-Force pulls the weeds. But not if Man-Slaughter has anything to say about it! When the genetic makeup of the shambling soldier is used to infect and control an army of unwilling agents, X-Force must get to the root of the problem! Meanwhile, Beast\'s best-laid plans invite a threat close to the heart as the secret

Social-Emotional Learning Through STEAM Projects, Grades 4-5 helps educators target the development of social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies for high-ability learners through interdisciplinary, project-based inquiry. Aligned with STEAM content standards, each of the nine projects introduces students to a real-world problem through essential questions and the presentation of a primary source

\"The Soyuz Launch Vehicle\" tells the story, for the first time in a single English-language book, of the extremely successful Soyuz launch vehicle. Built as the world\'s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Soyuz was adapted to launch not only Sputnik but also the first man to orbit Earth, and has been in service for over fifty years in a variety of forms. It has launched all Soviet manned

WINNER OF THE WASHINGTON STATE BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONA literary triumph - an epic historical novel that brings the Dark Ages into the

Mo Yan\'s collection of eight darkly humorous short stories - surrealistic political fables, ghost stories, tales of failed and perverse love, and stories about the destructive effects of superstition and ignorance. Mo Yan addresses serious concerns of contemporary China with a light

A Netflix Original Series! See if you have what it takes to survive the monster-zombie apocalypse in this interactive guided journal from the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, now with over 7 million copies in print. You\'ve read all about the Last Kids on Earth\'s adventures in the post-zombie-monster-apocalypse, and now it\'s time to get in

Arkansas Made is the culmination of Historic Arkansas Museum\'s exhaustive investigations into the history of the state\'s material culture. Decades of meticulous research have resulted in this exciting two-volume survey of cabinetmakers, silversmiths, potters, fine artists, quilters, and other artisans working in communities all over the state.The work of the artisans documented here has been the

A sensitive, stunning debut on movement, migration, and loss, in the vein of Valeria Luiselli\'s

Collects Shuri (2018) #1-10. The Black Panther\'s techno-genius sister stars in her own incredible adventures! T\'Challa has disappeared, and Wakanda expects Shuri to lead their great nation in his absence! But she\'s happiest in a lab surrounded by her inventions. She\'d rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them down! So it\'s time for Shuri to rescue her brother yet again - with a little help

Three books in one: this paperback collects Ken MacLeod\'s Corporation Wars trilogy - man and machine compete at the far reaches of space in this robot\'s eye view of a robot

Dare to Transform Your Life THE RAMAYANA IS NOT A STORY. IT IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT IS THE GAME OF LIFE. How one responds to difficult situations when faced with challenges determines the outcome. The ability of Rama\'s army of vanaras to envision building the bridge from the mainland to Lanka to rescue Sita is one of the many lessons on faith. Here are some invaluable lessons on overcoming obstacles.