Amazing Everything


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With equal parts style, humor, and insight, Scott C. has delighted an international fanbase with his unique watercolor paintings, illustrations, and drawings. Amazing Everything: The Art of Scott C. is his first monograph, the best and most imaginative works of art in his emerging career. Admirers and collectors seek out Scott C.’s appearances at such diverse venues as Comic-Con in San Diego and Galerie Arludik in Paris to see his unusual depictions of pop-culture subjects and original creations: Victorian-era dinosaurs at high tea; lumberjacks and their sometimes-awkward relationship with trees; and ninjas lounging in their living room at home. These and other reflections of Scott C.’s artistic vision have kept him on the radar of such pop-culture trend outlets as Flavorpill and Hi-Fructose.




The Extincts: Quest for the Unicorn Horn (The Extincts #1)


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A team of extinct animals embark on top-secret missions around the world in this new graphic novel series! Meet Scratch, Martie, Lug, and Quito, members of a secret organization called R.O.A.R., or the Rescue Ops Acquisition Rangers. When their boss, Dr. Z, finally calls on them for their first big mission, the team heads to Siberia to retrieve an ancient unicorn horn from the thawing permafrost. Scratch is thrilled at the chance to prove his worth to Dr. Z—but as soon as they land, the team runs into a mysterious enemy determined to take them down. With exciting missions, plenty of humor, and an environmental angle, this series starter from New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon is an action-packed adventure from start to finish. The book will also include nonfiction back matter about extinct animals, climate change, and what kids can do to help!




Sophie Scott Goes South


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Nine year-old Sophie Scott embarks on a mission to Antarctica aboard an icebreaker and documents her adventure in a diary of its natural wonders.




About Face


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Original publication and copyright date: 2010.




Celebrity Biographies - The Amazing Life Of Steven Spielberg and Tony Scott - Biography Series


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Ever wondered how Steven Spielberg and Tony Scott rose to stardom? Steve Allen Spielberg was born on December 18, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a young film maker, Spielberg made his first feature entitled Fire Light when he was still in high school. When he was 10 years old, he objected to the way his dad was taking family movies. The incredible life of Tony Scott began when Tony Scott was born to Francis Scott{dad} and Elizabeth Jean Scott[mom] in North Shields, Northumberland. At the age of sixteen, he performed in Boy and Bicycle, a petite movie underlining the directorial entrance of his then twenty three year old brother Ridley. What made him change his ways? Was it his wife? Was it his mom or his brother Ridley? For more interesting facts you must read the biographies. Grab your biography books now!




Scott of the Antarctic


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Examines Antarctica and Robert Scott's epic expedition to the South Pole.




The Book of Scott


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Known by many for his "Scott stories", author Scott Lathrop recounts pivotal segments of his early life. The Book of Scott: An Unextraordinary Journey to Jesus, Volume 1 highlights a collection of true events and choices that lead him to his purpose and destiny.




The Problem with Prophecies


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"Twelve-year-old Celia Cleary's first vision launches a quest to change her neighbor Jeffrey Johnson's fate"--




Advanced Veneering and Alternative Techniques


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Wood veneer offers a wide range of artistic and creative freedom; the varied figures, colored grains, and shimmering textures of veneers, especially burls, offer an aesthetic not found in any other natural material. Scott Grove, award-winning artist and self-taught woodworker, takes you on a journey of working with veneer and shares his hands-on experience with milling, flattening, various cutting and seaming methods, traditional and non-traditional layout patterns, glues, pressing, and repairing. A special section dedicated to Grove's pioneered techniques, wavy contour seam and spiral match, is also included. Traditional and alternative techniques are reviewed with comparison examples. Step-by-step instructions are beautifully illustrated with photographs and renderings along with easy to understand explanations. Thirty years of experience, tips, tricks, and "what to look for" suggestions are sprinkled throughout this must-have book for intermediate to advanced woodworkers.




My Shadow Is Pink


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My Dad has a shadow that's blue as can be, and there's nothingbut blue in my whole family tree.But mine is quite different, it's not what you think.For mine is not blue... My shadow is PINK!An uplifiting book about daring to be different and having thecourage to be true to yourself.