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The Cartoon History of the Universe II: Volumes 8-13: From the Springtime of China to the Fall of Rome
by Larry GonickHere's a new installment of the phenomenal bestseller that Publishers Weekly selected as one of the twelve graphic books of all time. Spanning ages and continents from Ancient India to Rome and China in A.D. 600, Volume II is hip, funny, and full of info. B & W illustrations.
The Cartoon History of Time
by John Gribbin Kate CharlesworthWhat is time? How did it begin, and where will it end? Is time travel possible? How does the universe expand, and where do black holes come from? Junior Chicken and Alexis, the Quantum Cat, examine these and other extraordinary concepts, explaining the substance of Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time in terms that "even a chicken can understand." This humorous graphic novel-style exploration of cosmology and quantum physics will amuse and enlighten curious folk of all ages. Author John Gribbin received his PhD in astrophysics from the University of Cambridge and has written more than 120 popular science books, many of them science fiction. He swears on Einstein's socks that every word in this book -- fantastic as it seems -- is true. Artist Kate Charlesworth's extensive and diverse career in illustration includes a cartoon strip for New Scientist, "Life, the Universe and (Almost) Everything." <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton
by Alex SimmonsGet drawn in to the world of teenage cartoonist Chuck Clayton! Watch Chuck color outside the lines when he starts teaching Riverdale's first cartooning workshop! Learn to draw your own comics, come up with cool characters, and map out a plot as you read all about Chuck and his new students! And with all his lesson-planning will Chuck find time to pencil-in a date with his girlfriend Nancy? The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton features a classic Archie character getting the star treatment. Get to know the artistic Chuck Clayton today!
Cartooning China: Punch, Power, & Politics in the Victorian Era (Global Perspectives in Comics Studies)
by Amy MatthewsonThis book explores the series of cartoons of China and the Chinese that were published in the popular British satirical magazine Punch over a sixty-year period from 1841 to 1901. Filled with political metaphors and racial stereotypes, these illustrations served as a powerful tool in both reflecting and shaping notions and attitudes towards China at a tumultuous time in Sino-British history. A close reading of both the visual and textual satires in Punch reveals how a section of British society visualised and negotiated with China as well as Britain’s position in the global community. By contextualising Punch’s cartoons within the broader frameworks of British socio-cultural and political discourse, the author engages in a critical enquiry of popular culture and its engagements with race, geopolitical propaganda, and public consciousness. With a wide array of illustrations, this book in the Global Perspectives in Comics Studies series will be an important resource for scholars and researchers of cultural studies, political history and Empire, Chinese studies, popular culture, Victoriana, as well as media studies. It will also be of interest to readers who want to learn more about Punch, its history, and Sino-British relations.
La casa del silencio
by Orhan PamukFatma, acompañada por el enano Recep, hijo ilegítimo de su difunto marido, un médico fracasado, alcohólico y aperturista, vive aún en la casa a la que se trasladó cuando ambos decidieron abandonar Estambul iniciada la revolución de 1908. Sus hijos han muerto pero tiene tres nietos que la visitan cada verano. Faruk, el mayor, es un historiador al que su mujer ha abandonado y que encuentra en el alcohol un paliativo eficaz a su aburrimiento; Nilgün, una joven soñadora e idealista que desea una revolución social que no llega y cuya vehemencia le traerá más de un problema; y el joven Metin, un genio de las matemáticas que quiere emigrar a Estados Unidos para enriquecerse. Todos ellos, por diferentes razones, desean que su abuela venda la casa. A través de los recuerdos de Fatma, y las opiniones de los nietos, Pamuk nos ofrece los cien últimos años de historia del pueblo turco hasta el pronunciamiento de Evren mientras nos habla de la búsqueda de las raíces, la necesidad del cambio social y el difícil equilibrio entre tradición e influencia occidental. «Pamuk es el novelista turco de su generación mejor equipado para navegar en el marasmo de la literatura europea contemporánea.» Times Magazine
La casa embrujada (MYSTERY SERIES #Volumen 2)
by Daniela DivertiGuayLlega la segunda parte de Mystery Series: ¡vuelve Daniela Divertiguay con más conjuros, más misterios y más diversión que nunca! Daniela está SUPEREMOCIONADA. Que ¿por qué? Pues porque el instituto ha organizado una excursión de tres días. ¡Diversión y locuras con sus mejores amigas y sin ir a clase! Y lo mejor de todo... ¡sin padres a la vista! Suena bien, ¿verdad? Pero no todo va a ser tan maravilloso como parece... Un sótano extraño, conjuros que salen mal y... ¿amores imposibles? ¡Un misterio descomunal cien por cien Daniela con más conjuros, más misterios y más aventuras que nunca!
La casa embrujada (Serie Bat Pat #Volumen 14)
by Roberto Pavanello¡Miedo, remiedo! Alucina con esta aventura del murciélago detective Bat Pat y los hermanos Silver: Leo, Martin y Rebecca. ¡¡¡HOLA!!! SOY BAT PAT.OS VOY A CONTAR UNA HISTORIA QUE OS PONDRÁ LOS PELOS DE PUNTA...¿ESTÁIS PREPARADOS? A vosotros, ¿qué os gusta visitar cuando estáis de vacaciones? ¿Museos llenos de retratos fantasmagóricos? ¿Parques abandonados? ¿Castillos con armaduras amenazantes? En Fogville hay bastantes sitios así de encantadores, aunque, inexplicablemente, no atraen a muchos turistas... Pero Martin tiene la solución: escribirá una guía de lugares misteriosos para que nadie se pierda «lo mejorcito» de nuestra ciudad...
Una casa tenebrosa (¿Por qué a mí me pasa esto? 2): Una casa tenebrosa
by Issa AlenLa malvada Gertrudis ha muerto. Y ahora Sofi y su mamá van a vivir en la que era su casa. ¿Estarán listas para la cantidad de cosas extrañísimas que están por ocurrir? ¡Día de mudanza! Sofi y su mamá están felices. Ahora que la tía abuela Gertrudis ha muerto, la casa es de ellas. Sofi no se olvidó de la pesadilla que vivió ahí, pero espera que de aquí en más todo sea distinto. Malas noticias. Apenas llegan, Sofi recibe una carta que le dejó Gertrudis y en la que le advierte: "Te estaré vigilando eternamente". Brrrr, un escalofrío le recorre la espalda. Esa misma noche empiezan a pasar cosas extrañísimas: risas tenebrosas, pasos en el tejado, cortes de luz, la jaula del loro que aparece y desaparece... Sofi por fin se reencuentra con Romeo y juntos deciden descubrir qué es lo que está pasando. Un momento: ¿quién es ese tal León, el vecino que insiste en comprarles la casa? Parece que va a ser necesario tramar un nuevo plan para que todo vuelva a la normalidad.
The Casagrandes 3 In 1 Vol. 1: Collects "We're All Familia," "Everything For Family," And "Brand Stinkin New" (Casagrandes #1)
by The Loud House Creative TeamWhen Lincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and her brother Bobby Santiago moved away from Royal Oaks to the Big City, they had no idea that they were about to start an exciting new chapter in their lives, while living in an apartment above their abuelo&’s Mercado. Together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended family, headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa, in the big city. Now, The Casagrandes are starring in their own popular animated series on Nickelodeon! Collecting The Casagrandes&’s greatest comic stories from the hit The Loud House graphic novel series.
The Casagrandes 3 In 1 Vol. 2: Collects "Friends And Family," "Going Out Of Business," And "Familia Feud" (Casagrandes #2)
by The Loud House Creative TeamLincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne Santiago is doing great in Great Lakes City with her extended family, the Casagrandes. With her big brother Bobby juggling his job at the family Mercado and being a good boyfriend to Lori Loud, her cousin Carl&’s latest schemes to make some dinero, and dodging the creative projects of Ronnie Anne&’s prima Carlota and Tía Frida, there is a lot of hustle and bustle in Ronnie Anne&’s corner of the city! But Ronnie Anne finds the magic in every moment, with her best friend Sid Chang and their shared love of the K-Pop band 12 is Midnight, plus the loving guidance from her abuelo and abuela. Every city block contains another hilarious adventure for all! Hang out with the rest of the familia, too, as you take to the skies with Sergio the talking parrot, dress up like a meerkat with Carl, enjoy a late night dance club in the Mercado, and discover what goes bump in the night with CJ! Collecting comics from THE CASAGRANDES graphic novels: "Friends and Family," "Going Out of Business," and "Familia Feud." This is a must-have for fans of THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
The Casagrandes Vol. 1: We're All Familia (Casagrandes #1)
by The Loud House Creative TeamWhen Lincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and her brother Bobby Santiago moved away from Royal Oaks to the Big City, they had no idea that they were about to start an exciting new chapter in their lives, while living in an apartment above their abuelo&’s Mercado. Together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended family, headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa, in the big city. Now, The Casagrandes are starring in their own popular animated series on Nickelodeon! Collecting The Casagrandes&’s greatest comic stories from the hit The Loud House graphic novel series. Featuring stories from the creative team of the hit Nickelodeon shows The Loud House and The Casagrandes!
The Casagrandes Vol. 2 (Casagrandes #2)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne Santiago is back with her full extended family, the Casagrandes. Her new life in the big city is one great adventure, full of new discoveries, love, laughter, and plenty of food (thanks to her abuela). Like when they experience &“Cooking with the Casagrandes,&” for example. Plus: Learn that Aunt Frida&’s mantra of the day is &“Life Imitates Art,&” and even get the latest scoop from &“Gossip Guy&” Hector. It&’s a grande celebration of the Casagrandes&’ greatest comic stories. Plus, all-new stories featuring the Casagrandes and never before seen biographies, and behind the scenes interviews with show talents!
The Casagrandes Vol. 3: Brand Stinkin New (Casagrandes #3)
by The Loud House Creative TeamLincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and Bobby Santiago recently moved to Great Lakes City to live with their multi-generational family in an apartment building atop a bustling mercado. While Bobby helps his abuelo run the mercado, among other odd (really odd) jobs, Ronnie Anne skateboards through big city life with her friends. Living together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended close-knit family of cousins and aunts and uncles and parrots and giant dogs… headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa. Now, with more ALL-NEW comic stories, let the fiesta begin!
The Casagrandes Vol. 4: Friends And Family (Casagrandes #4)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne and Bobby Santiago are newcomers in Great Lakes City, living with their multi-generational family in a multi-cultural apartment building. Between helping out their abuelos, posing for their Tia Frida&’s latest art installment, or just getting some more family time with their cousins, it is never a dull moment. Join in all the laughs, love, food, and family with more all-new comic stories, featuring work from the creative team behind the animated series! ¡Vámonos!
The Casagrandes Vol. 6: Familia Feud (Casagrandes #6)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne once again has her hands full with her huge extended family plus all her friends in Great Lakes City. And: Ronnie Anne and Sid are struggling with their class project! Can Tía Frida help them build their artistic vision? Or are things about to get wild? Plus: Lori drives out for a fantastic new job opportunity! But feathers may get ruffled when this internship goes sideways... Featuring all-new stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES.
Un Casanova de invierno
by Anna CastelliVenecia. Después de perder un compromiso teatral, Jacopo se encuentra con un extraño personaje que le ofrece una obra al menos original. Su colaboración tendrá resultados inesperados ...
Case File #1 First Contact
by David LewmanThe Rabbids are crazy, silly, and hilarious--and in this start to an illustrated chapter book series, they're under investigation! The Rabbids have landed their yellow submarine-shaped spacecraft on Earth, and they are all set to wreak havoc everywhere they go. That is, unless the SGAII-RD (Secret Government Agency Intruder Investigations--Rabbids Division) can stop them! In Case File #1: First Contact, it's Special Agent Glyker's first day on the job at the SGAII-RD, and his mission is to observe the Rabbids, figure out what motivates them, and then STOP them! The wily Rabbids are simply full of extreme curiosity, but because of the chaos they constantly cause, Agent Glyker is convinced they have an agenda. Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the poor agent...for now! Rabbids TM & © 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment.
Case File #1 First Contact
by Patrick Spaziante David LewmanThe Rabbids are crazy, silly, and hilarious--and in this start to an illustrated chapter book series, they're under investigation!The Rabbids have landed their yellow submarine-shaped spacecraft on Earth, and they are all set to wreak havoc everywhere they go. That is, unless the SGAII-RD (Secret Government Agency Intruder Investigations--Rabbids Division) can stop them! In Case File #1: First Contact, it's Special Agent Glyker's first day on the job at the SGAII-RD, and his mission is to observe the Rabbids, figure out what motivates them, and then STOP them! The wily Rabbids are simply full of extreme curiosity, but because of the chaos they constantly cause, Agent Glyker is convinced they have an agenda. Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the poor agent...for now!Rabbids TM & © 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment.
Case File 13: Zombie Kid
by J. Scott SavageYou hold in your hands a very dangerous record. I have collected every side of the story and every piece of evidence on case number 13. Now, in this file, you will find all you need to follow the dark adventures of Nick, Carter, and Angelo, three boys who possess an unhealthy obsession with monsters, in a town so grisly, so horrific? Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're telling it all wrong, dude. You make it sound like it's a scary story. Ahem. Well, Nick, it is a scary story. In this volume alone, there are voodoo queens, graveyards'even the dreaded Zombie King himself. Yeah, but there's also the part where Angie gets mashed potatoes all in her face, and the part where I use my cool zombie powers to? All right, point taken. Now, if you don't mind . . . You hold in your hands a very dangerous, very funnyrecord, detailing the hilarious adventures of three boys who have an awesome obsession with monsters. This is the first volume. Read on if you dare. . . .
Case File 13 #2: Making the Team
by J. Scott SavageWith thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, plus a boy-girl rivalry that will leave you in stitches, this is one frighteningly funny book you dont want to miss. In this second book in a middle-grade series thats "sure to please young readers looking for a thrill" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), three monster-obsessed friends must take on a mad scientist who is literally stitching together a Frankenstein-esque football team. Nick, Carter, and Angelo are back to monster business as usual. Theyre even filming a monster movie for a school project on Building a Brighter Tomorrow. (Theres a connection there somewhere, they swear. ) But when a new private school arrives in town boasting a football team thats inhumanly good, the boys start to suspect they may have a real monster mystery on their hands. And whats worse, they may need help from their girl rivals, Angie, Tiffany, and Dana, to get to the bottom of it.
Case File 13 #3: Evil Twins
by Doug Holgate J. Scott SavageWith thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, this gruesomely funny book will leave you seeing double!In this third book in the acclaimed middle grade series that is "sure to please young readers looking for a thrill" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), three monster-obsessed friends accidentally unleash an army of evil twins onto their hometown.Nick, Carter, and Angelo have defeated the Zombie King, taken down a mad scientist, and, toughest of all, even learned to cooperate with their monster-loving girl rivals. But when the three friends head on a camping trip with Nick's parents, a fateful hike in the woods leads the boys to a creature that can change its shape at will and even mimic the boys' voices. Carter sneaks the little guy into his backpack and takes him home, and so the trouble begins. And in this frighteningly funny adventure, trouble always comes in twos. . . .Starring a trio of characters young readers will want for their own best friends, it's easy to see why School Library Journal raves about this series' "blend of mystery, realistic fiction, action, and humor will appeal to a wide variety of readers."
Case File 13 #4: Curse of the Mummy's Uncle
by J. Scott Savage Doug HolgateWith thrills, chills, and laughs on every page, this fourth book in the tween series "sure to please young readers looking for a thrill" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) follows three monster-obsessed best friends on a trip to a haunted Mexican pyramid.The Three Monsterteers--Nick, Carter, and Angelo--have defeated the Zombie King, taken down a mad scientist, and even squared off with their own evil twins. But all that pales in comparison to the trio's latest monster mystery, which begins with a family trip to Mexico to explore some forgotten Mayan pyramids alongside a group of archaeologists. When the boys arrive at the archaeological site, they learn of a previous expedition that vanished into these very pyramids fifty years ago. Angelo is convinced that aliens must have been involved, but Nick starts to suspect that the disappearance had more to do with an ancient Mayan curse--one that may still hang over the ruins today. Using their knowledge of real Mayan mythology, the three friends must unravel the secret history of the curse--before someone very close to Nick ends up trapped in the underworld forever.With the same "mix of creepy chills and laugh-out-loud humor" that made bestselling author James Dashner call Zombie Kid "the perfect book," this fourth book in the Case File 13 series will leave you rolling in your tomb.
Case File #2 New Developments (Rabbids Invasion)
by David LewmanIn this second book of the hilarious and zany illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker continues his mission to capture a Rabbid and figure out what they're all about. Special Agent Glyker is hard at work tracking down the Rabbids--his job depends on it! Agent Glyker's scary boss, Mr. Stern (who also happens to be his uncle), has issued him an ultimatum: capture a Rabbid OR ELSE! But just when it seems like things might finally go Agent Glyker's way, he has to choose between saving his job or saving his boss. What will the secret agent do? Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the poor agent...for now! Rabbids TM & © 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment.
Case File #2 New Developments
by David Lewman Patrick SpazianteIn this second book of the hilarious and zany illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker continues his mission to capture a Rabbid and figure out what they're all about.Special Agent Glyker is hard at work tracking down the Rabbids--his job depends on it! Agent Glyker's scary boss, Mr. Stern (who also happens to be his uncle), has issued him an ultimatum: capture a Rabbid OR ELSE! But just when it seems like things might finally go Agent Glyker's way, he has to choose between saving his job or saving his boss. What will the secret agent do? Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the poor agent...for now!Rabbids TM & © 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment.
Case File #3 The Accidental Accomplice
by David LewmanIn this third book in the hilarious and zany illustrated chapter book series, Agent Glyker's quest to uncover the Rabbids' secrets continues! Agent Glyker of the SGAII-RD (Secret Government Agency for the Investigation of Intruders, Rabbid Division) has just been promoted to Secret Agent Second Class, and that means one thing: he now has his very own key to the Closet of Super-Secret Spy Gadgets. With all those neat devices at his disposal, he's sure to capture a Rabbid in no time...right? Agent Glyker soon discovers that capturing a Rabbid won't be as easy as he had hoped because while he has gained gadgets, the Rabbids have gained an ally. A very crafty, cunning ally named Courtney. She may look like an innocent teenager, but Agent Glyker is sure that Courtney is helping the Rabbids with their top-secret plan...whatever that may be! Peek into Glyker's top-secret files and laugh along as the Rabbids stay one step ahead of the bumbling agent...for now! Rabbids TM & © 2014 Ubisoft Entertainment.