Derek: 1655 books

Character animation involves more than the principles of animation and the mechanics of motion. Unique, believeable characters that think, feel and captivate your audience are ones that involve emotion, performance, personality, acting and story. Successful animators balance all of these elements...

Structured analytically, the book introduces the reader to all the facets of citizenship.

Bright, circling lights are seen in the skies around Farnoth. Could this be an encounter of some supernatural or otherworldly kind?A flying, pulsating, multi-colored object is spotted along the skies surrounding the small town of Farnoth. The lives of a deputy, town drunk, a roaming crypto zoologist...

A collection of essays interrogates the nature of Jewish identity in the time between two world wars.   The history of Jews in interwar Germany and Austria is often viewed either as the culmination of tremendous success in the economic and cultural realms and of individual assimilation and acculturation,...

This clear and thorough introduction provides students with the skills necessary to understand the main thinkers, texts and arguments of political philosophy and thought. Each chapter comprises a brief overview of a major political thinker, followed by an introduction to one or more of their most...

Richard Holbrooke, who died in December 2010, was a pivotal player in U.S. diplomacy for more than forty years. Most recently special envoy for Iraq and Afghanistan under President Obama, Holbrooke also served as assistant secretary of state for both Asia and Europe, and as ambassador to both Germany...

This book introduces the reader to the relationship between the Italian national movement, achieved by the Risorgimento, and the Italian unification in 1860. These themes are discussed in detail and related to the broader European theatre. Covering the literary, cultural, religious and political history...

Don’t Take Your Partner’s Snoring Lying Down! Are you one of the millions forced to endure sleepless nights because of your bedmate’s thunderous snoring? Here is the practical relief guide: the first book by a medical specialist to describe every available modern weapon in the...

We are a nation that loves its ancient woods and trees. We prize our sturdy oaks, craggy pines, bluebells and primroses, badgers and dormice. We value the history and heritage of places that have been woodland since before the Norman Conquest. But only a generation ago we were all set to wipe them...

Exposes fallacies and false teaching about Heaven and Hell.

Discover an incredibly powerful prayer that enables God to change the world through you!

Because God has made himself known in his Word, a commitment to a high view of Scripture is of paramount importance. Sadly, more and more people—not only from outside the church but also from within—are denying the complete truthfulness of God’s Word. Edited by pastor John MacArthur,...

Wouldn't you like to have someone who is always with you, gives expert advice, is constantly encouraging, brings comfort when you are sad, provides strength to persevere, delivers you in difficult situations, supplies all your needs, and fills you with power for living? You can! He's the Holy Spirit, and He is a special gift to you from God.

The Salvation Army has many heroes of the faith – men and women from different countries and backgrounds who have been inspired by God's love and are committed to sharing it. This book retells the stories of 12 of them in the hope that others will be challenged to live heroically.