The historical love of graphic art in Japan continues today with animation and comics that are endlessly imaginative and have achieved worldwide popularity. This book examines the twin art forms of anime and manga, including the pioneers, the innovators, the creative techniques, and the most popular genres.
Truly comprehensive in scope - and arranged in A-Z format for quick access - this eight-volume set is a one-source reference for anyone researching the historical and contemporary details of more than 170 major issues confronting American society. Entries cover the full range of hotly contested social issues - including economic, scientific, environmental, criminal, legal, security, health, and media topics.
SkyNews is a hands-on magazine for amateur astronomers in Canada. It’s written for active stargazers including beginners and intermediates. Each issue contains a current Star Chart for Canada and the northern U.S., seasonal observing tips, expert equipment reviews, space news, a Photo Gallery of reader’s best astrophotos and much more. Edited by popular astronomy author Terrence Dickinson, SkyNews features some of the world’s best science writers including Alen Dyer, Ken Hewitt-White, Gary Seronik, David Levy, Ray Villard and others.
This important and parent-friendly book presents new solutions based on the largest study of family routines ever conducted. The Learning Habit offers a blueprint for navigating the maze of homework, media use, and the everyday stress that families with school-age children face; turning those “stress times” into opportunities to develop the eight critical skills kids will need to succeed in college and in the highly competitive job market of tomorrow – skills including concentration and focus, time management, decision-making, goal-setting, and self-reliance.
