The history of painters in comics goes back to the dawn of pulp magazine covers From The Shadow & The Spider to The Black Bat & so many other characters painter's works have graced the covers of comics & pulps which have influenced many artists over the decades This deluxe coffeetable art book edited & overseen by Alex Ross
- one of the comic industry's most recognized painters whose expertise has helped guide & define its contents
- is the most important most comprehensive prestige hardcover retrospective of the history of painters in comics of all time

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Renowned papercutter Jessica Palmer shares her art from inspiration to conclusion Learn how to separate the visual world into positive & negative shapes & design gorgeous images with pattern texture & impact A practical section shows step by step how to 'draw with a knife' safely & effectively Then Jessica provides artistic insights into an inspiring selection of her paper artworks including silhouettes portraits landscapes fashion images illustrations life drawing & more ...

What does it take to win success & influence? In a world where we are constantly connected it's those with the best people skills who win the day Those who build the right relationships Those who truly understand & connect with their colleagues their customers their partners Those who others like respect & trust The Art of People reveals the eleven people skills that will get you more of what you want at work at home & in life Accessible easy to execute & often counter-intuitive these include- The single most important question you can ever ask to win attention in a meeting- Why it usually pays to be the one to give the bad news- How to get everyone to want to be around you with one word No matter who you are or what profession you're in The Art of People will show you how to charm & win over anyone ' This book is like How to Win Friends & Influence People
- only better suited for today's world'
- ADAM GRANT author of Give & Take & Originals' People skills can't be computerized outsourced or reduced to a rubric That's why The Art of People is more important now than ever
- it will teach you a set of irreplaceable skills that will help you in every area of your life'
- DANIEL H PINK author of To Sell Is Human & Drive



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Objection! Phoenix Wright is back! After a hiatus as the lead protagonist of series the original Ace Attorney has returned as the series& top defense lawyer The Art of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney
- Dual Destinies collects the artwork behind the latest installment in the popular Capcom franchise Included are character designs pin-ups storyboards character profiles & much more!
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OBJECTION! Throughout Capcom Ace Attorney game series hot-shot defense lawyer Phoenix Wright has proven he has the wildest cross-examination skills in town! Now fans of the popular Nintendo DS series can also get their hands on the ultimate Ace Attorney art archive The Art of Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney is packed with character designs game covers & promotional artwork from all three Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney games Also included is artwork from Apollo Justice Ace Attorney featuring Phoenix Wright's upstart successor ...

Neuhaus taught at the Moscow Conservatory & his pupils included some of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century Emil Gilels Sviatoslav Richter Nina Svetlanova Alexei Lubimov & Radu Lupu His legacy continues today & many teachers around the world regard this book as the most authoritative on the subject of piano playing ...

Ponyo loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is a h&-drawn feature-length film This ART OF book



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This book bridges communication theory & practice to foreground an important message positive communication matters By examining closely how people talk to each other at home or at work this book enables undergraduate & graduate students to communicate more positively 190 pages Mirivel Julien C ...

The Dalai Lama's cat is back
- older a bit wiser & as curious as ever What makes you purr? Of all the questions in the world this
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A heart-warming & inspirational tale in which Enzo a loyal family dog tells the story of his human family how they nearly fell apart & what he did to bring them back together Enzo knows he is different from other dogs he thinks & feels in nearly human ways He has educated himself by watching extensive television & by listening very closely to the words of his master Denny Swift an up-&-coming race car driver Through Denny Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on the race track one can successfully navigate the ordeals & travails one encounters in life Enzo relates the story of his human family sharing their tragedies & triumphs In the end despite what he sees as his own limitations as a dog Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family The Art of Racing in the Rain is a testament to a man's life given by his dog But it is also a testament to the dog himself Though Enzo cannot speak he understands everything that happens around him as he bears witness to his master's problems His enforced muteness only refines his listening ability & allows him to understand many of life's nuances that are lost on most humans With humour sharp observation & a courageous heart Enzo guides the reader to the bittersweet yet ultimately satisfying conclusion there are no limitations to what we can achieve if we truly know where we want to be ...