Victor Gastelum, known for the artwork he did for numerous Calexico releases, branches out with his first collection of abstract images. Robert Vodicka, former label manager at New Alliance Records, wrote the text. Gastelum and Vodicka used chance procedures to match the specific images to the text. The book also features an interview with Gastelum and Vodicka, conducted by Dennis Callaci of Bamboo Dart Press and Shrimper Records.

Zentangle Basics introduces you to today's hottest trend in drawing meditation. Using only pencil, pen, and paper, you'll learn how to draw 25 original tangles, and discover inspiring ideas for incorporating these designs into your art. This expanded workbook edition includes an interactive bonus section where you can get started with warm-up exercises, practice tangling, and experiment with strings and shading.With benefits including stress relief, inspiration, and improve...

Table of ContentsIntroductionELEMENTS OF DRAWINGDot/ PointLinesShapesCharacterOverview of Character DrawingDrawing the character from the basicsHeadOUTLINE OF THE FACEEYESUsing V as GuidelineUsing Circle/Oblong as GuidelineNOSEMOUTHEARSCOLORING THE CHARACTERSkinHairEyesClothesAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionManga is...

When tragedy strikes and team orders are called for, will Archie and Noah’s love survive the fallout?Noah is devastated when his best friend is badly hurt in a fiery crash, and shocked when the team’s rookie steps up to take Augusto’s place. Not only is Archie inexperienced on the track, but he’s a threat to Noah’s heart when giving in to lust and passion could only end badly. Caught in the chaos of Formula 1, and despite being terrified of losing everything, Noah ...

"The Loud Table" by Jonathan Carroll is an sf-fantasy about four elderly men who regularly hang out. One of the men is worried that he’s getting Alzheimer’s, but the truth might be even more discomforting.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A child will never forget a beloved pet, or the day it died. And the sadness that follows is true grief. This little elfin guide to good grief validates your child's sadness—the necessary first step for healing. It acknowledges feelings that are new, confusing, and frightening. And it offers creative ideas for easing the sting of grief and memorializing a lost pet. A touching tribute to the love between a child and pet . . . and a compassionate guide to handling this loss with gentleness a...

Kids aren't born knowing right from wrong. But, somehow, over the years, we hope to help them become caring, responsible, respectful adults. This practical how-to book for kids is an invaluable tool in guiding children on the journey of moral development. Through concrete language and interactive examples, it addresses such topics as honesty, peer pressure, and how to tell right from wrong. Even more, it shows kids how to go beyond doing right to doing good.

The RIDE Adventures guide to motorcycle riding positions is primarily concerned with off road riding, but the topics addressed and questions answered within this ebook can apply to a number of motorcycle travel situations, on both paved and unpaved roads.We’ll walk you through a handful of scenarios to discuss potential outcomes based on your riding positions, i.e. sitting versus standing.For example, if you’re standing while riding, will you have the same braking ability i...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Volleyball Players of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Best Volleyball Players of All Time etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, en...

You want to write. Specifically you want to write short stories. But you don't know how, you've tried before and the result was disappointing. You don't have time. This short chapbook will walk you through the basic steps of writing short stories, and with only limited amounts of time. It contains the lessons I've learned from my past ten years of writing experience. All you need to bring to the table is a story to tell and the desire to tell it.

Sports and games help kids grow strong in mind and body. And they teach kids about life—about competitive pressure, the time crunch for families, and the risks of computer and internet games to consider. Share this book with the kids you care about, so that the games they play will be fun, fair, and life-giving. 32 pages.

You wake up after a divorce or break-up on tear-stained pillows. Though you know you need to get out of bed, you have no motivation to do it. You mentally force yourself to get up and tell yourself, "It's a new day!", but it sounds fake even to yourself. As you start your morning routine, you start thinking whether you'll ever be in a lasting relationship. You wonder what you've done wrong. You feel hopeless, overwhelmed, and simply - sad. As you head into work, you practice what you're go...