Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography

Charles M. Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the least understood figures in American culture. Now, acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us the first full-length biography of the brilliant, unseen man behind Peanuts: at once a creation story, a portrait of a native genius, and a chronicle contrasting the private man with the central role he played in shaping the national imagination. Schulz and Peanuts is the definitive epic biography of an American icon and the unfo rgettable characters he created.

Amazon Significant Seven, October 2007: There's no book this year that made people's eyes light up when I told them about it more than Schulz and Peanuts, David Michaelis's new biography of cartoonist Charles Schulz. (And when they saw the obvious-but-brilliant Chip Kidd-designed cover, their eyes got even brighter.) Everyone, it seems, feels a personal connection to Peanuts (a name, by the way, that Schulz always hated), but few have a sense of the artist whose small troupe of big-headed characters still lives at the center of our imagination. If some mystery about the man still remains after reading Michaelis's sharp, engaging, and level-headed biography that's no fault of the biographer--in fact, it's to his credit. Michaelis parses Schulz's particular combination of Midwestern reserve and steely determination and the strip's still-surprising bal ance of exuberance and misery, and he reminds us what a colossal cultural force it became, especially in the 1960s. But even as he ingeniously finds sources for Schulz's four-panel vignettes in the events of his biography, he recognizes that the true, sometimes inexplicable drama of his life took place when he sat down every day for 50 years to trace Linus's wobbly strands of hair, fill in Snoopy's black nose, and, time and again, letter the words "Good grief." --Tom Nissley









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World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010





Get answers to virtually any question with this impressive compendium of information.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 80 million copies sold. Published annually since 1868, this compendium of information is the source for all your e ntertainment, reference, and learning needs. Labeled a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by the Wall Street Journal, the almanac contains thousands of facts that are unavailable publicly elsewhere, making it a must-have for students, teachers, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge-in fact, it has been featured as a category on Jeopardy and is routinely used as a go-to general study guide for aspiring game show contestants. Coming soon in a 2010 edition and boasting full-color and black-and-white photographs, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all your trivia questions-spanning a wide range of categories, including history, sports, geography, pop culture, and much more.

Notable features include:

2009 Time Capsule
T he Bush Legacy
Swine Flu Coverage
Decade in Review
U.S. Colleges and Universities
Population Statistics for Cities over 10,000 People
The World at a Glance
Offbeat News Stories
World Series Results
Year in Pictures.









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Plea Bargain: A Novel (Darcy Cole Mystery)





Sometimes a simple plea bargain is not what it appears to be, as criminal defense attorney Darcy Cole learns when he takes the case of Harry Feigler, a Chicago attorney who specializes in expunging the records of men who have been caught soliciting prostitutes. Sometimes also, Darcy reminds his associate Kathy Haddon, when a husband regularly comes home in the evening smell ing like a bar and claiming to have been out with "friends," there may be no cause for alarm. Sometimes, too, a black man accused of murder in an apparently open-and-shut drug case has been set up and is innocent, and a beautiful, apparently distraught young woman who reports the disappearance of her boyfriend to the police is lying to distract attention from a real crime. Sometimes even a middle-aged police officer whose life is spiraling toward disaster discovers the inner qualities of character that attracted him to law enforcement in the first place, and the luck of the draw in emergency room physicians brings together a disenchanted lawyer and an overworked doctor in a romance that sizzles from the moment they first meet. These story lines, which at first glance appear to have no connection to one another, come together with high drama and humor in Plea Bargain. Nothing, it seems, is as it appears, and Darcy must sift through the illusions and deceptions to come to the actual truth. In the midst of fraud and deception, murder and betrayal, Darcy battles a legal system that seems more adept at administering injustice than in protecting the innocent. Filled with brilliant legal maneuvering and surprise after surprise, Plea Bargain spins a complicated path that will intrigue even the most avid readers of legal fiction and establish Darcy Cole as one of the most fascinating new series protagonists to appear in years, which was the case in The Advocate, the first book in the Darcy Cole series.









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Macromedia Flash Animation and Cartooning: A Creative Guide





Master Flash animation and cartooning using this complete hands-on guide. You'll discover shortcuts for drawing heads and bodies, developing your own characters, and learn to incorporate movie techniques--all from a real-world animator and video producer. Including an 8-page color insert which details the stages of the animation process, this book serves as practic al tutorial to creating dazzling images and characters using Flash.









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Understanding the Digital Generation: Teaching and Learning in the New Digital Landscape (Volume 1)





Today's world is different for our children, vastly different from the one we grew up in. The technologies we take for granted or simply don't understand have become an integral part of our children's identities. These technologies saturate practically every aspect of their daily lives. This digital bombardment is shaping who they are and who they will become. We must realize they live in a different world, and speak a different language. If we ever want to take a part in nurturing those who will be the architects of our future, it's up to us to learn that language and step into that world, to allow them to lead us in as much as we must lead them so that we may truly understand the digital generation.









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Systems Engineering Principles and Practice





This classroom-tested approach is based on a successful course at Johns Hopkins University, originally developed to serve the needs of Westinghouse Co.
* Provides an excellent entry-level approach to understanding how to minimize complexity and maximize efficiency in industry and business.
* Each chapter will be accompanied by a set of problems to aid understanding.









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The Greek's Million-Dollar Baby Bargain (Harlequin Presents)







When Greek tycoon Nikos Theakis offered grieving Ann Turner a million dollars for his orphaned nephew, she took the money and walked away.

Young, penniless and alone, Ann did what she thought was best--and it nearly broke her. But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a bargain of a very different kind....

One month on his island--at his mercy....











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Book of Poems (Selection)/Libro de poemas (Seleccion): A Dual-Language Book (Dual-Language Books)

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Although the life of Federico García Lorca (1898â€"1936) was tragically brief, the Spanish poet and dramatist crea ted an enduring body of work that remains internationally important. This selection of 55 poems from the 1921 collection Libro de poemas represents some of his finest work. Imbued with Andalusian folklore, rich in metaphor, and spiritually complex.

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Reconceiving Pregnancy and Childcare: Ethics, Experience, and Reproductive Labor (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy)





This book argues for increased recognition of pregnancy, birthing and childrearing as social activities demanding simultaneously physical, intellectual, emotional and moral work from those who undertake them. Amy Mullin considers both parenting and paid childcare, and examines the impact of disability on this work. The first chapters contest misconceptions about pregnancy and birth such as the idea that pregnancy is only valued for its end result, and not for the process. Subsequent chapters focus on childcare provided in different circumstances and on the needs of both providers and receivers of care.









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Under the Persimmon Tree

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Najmah, a young Afghan girl whose name means “star,” suddenly finds herself alone when her father and older brother are conscripted by the Taliban and her mother and newborn brother are killed in an air raid. An American woman, Elaine, whose Islamic name is Nusrat, is also on her own. She waits out the war in Peshawar, Pakistan, teaching refugee children under the persimmon tree in her garden while her Afghan doctor husband runs a clinic in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Najmah’s father had always assured her that the stars would take care of her, just as Nusrat’s husband had promised that they would tell Nusrat where he was and that he was safe. As the two look to the skies for answers, their fates entwine. Najmah, seeking refuge and hoping to find her father and brother, begins the perilous journey through the mountains to cross the border into Pakistan. And Nusrat’s persimmon-tree school awaits Najmah’s arrival. Together, they both seek their way home.

Known for her award-winning fiction set in South Asia, Suzanne Fisher Staples revisits that part of the world in this beautifully written, heartrending novel.

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Boone: A Biography (Shannon Ravenel Books)





The story of Daniel Boone is the story of Americaâ€"its ideals, its promise, its romance, and its destiny. Bestselling, critically acclaimed author Robert Morgan reveals the complex character of a frontiersman whose heroic life was far stranger and more fascinating than the myths that surround him.

This rich, authoritative biography offers a wholly new p erspective on a man who has been an American icon for more than two hundred yearsâ€"a hero as important to American history as his more political contemporaries George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Extensive endnotes, cultural and historical background material, and maps and illustrations underscore the scope of this distinguished and immensely entertaining work.







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Runaway (Leisure Historical Romance)

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Having assumed another man’s identity, a rugged loner discovers he’s expecting a mail order bride. What he doesn’t know is that the bride-to-be isn’t who she claims to be either. Can a marriage based on two lies end in true love?







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Runaway (Leisure Historical Romance)

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Having assumed another man’s identity, a rugged loner discovers he’s expecting a mail order bride. What he doesn’t know is that the bride-to-be isn’t who she claims to be either. Can a marriage based on two lies end in true love?







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Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design





Critically authoritative visually stunning and physically massive Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations this collection of more than 1 500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs design and poster aficionados alike. The posters are organized by country of origin offering an intriguing glimpse into each region\'s unique visual sensibility and sometimes unexpected takes on familiar films. Gathered from the renowned collection of the Posteritati Gallery in New Yorkóone of the largest holdings of international film posters in the worldóthis volume is the definitive survey of both film and popular graphic art in the modern era.







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Applying Career Development Theory to Counseling





A must-read for practicing counselors and counselors-in-training, APPLYING CAREER DEVELOPMENT THEORY TO COUNSELING demonstrates how to apply principles of career development in a counseling setting! Highly praised for its clear writing style, useful case examples and diversity coverage, Sharf strikes the ideal balance between theory and application. The book\'s companion Web site reinforces key concepts with discussion questions, tutorial quizzes, and relevant links.






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Toddler Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Toddler Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Travel Gear, Toys and More!

• Updated version of previous Toddler Bargains books
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• Shows parents the best bets for numerous items including booster seats and lunch box es
• Twelve chapters total
• Nearly 300 pages of information

In 2004, an estimated 4 million toddlers will take their first steps, say the word "no," and cost their parents in excess of ,000 in food, clothing, daycare, and other necessities. Toddler Bargains is for people who want the best for their little ones but don\'t want to pay top dollar. It lists bargains and deals on a wide range of child-related products and services, from bedroom decor to the latest toys to swimming lessons. Parents are given key information in chart form such as ratings of car booster seats, as well as toy, book, and CDROM recommendations by age. In addition, there is advice on kid-friendly destinations for family trips, safety news on a variety of items, and a list of the best bets for eating out with children. This edition has been extensively updated, with new information on websites, outlets, and freebies.







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1000 Best Wedding Bargains

The average wedding today costs over ,000--and that\'s just for a modest wedding. But even budget-conscious couples want to have a wedding that\'s unique and reflects their personalities and style. You don\'t have to sacrifice your wedding dream because of money. With the insider secrets in this book, you can get two to three times the wedding for your budget.

* Reception--the one area where couples spend the most is on the reception. This is the area with the most opportunities to save.

* Gown--how to find your gown for far less than what other brides are paying at retail.

* Flowers--insider secrets from the floral industry to create floral arrangements and bouquets that are unique and less expensive

* Transportation (limousines)--find out how to save 25-50 percent on your wedding-day transportation through smart planning alone.

* Wedding favors--find out how to select favors that are elegant and functional at a f raction of the cost of what you\'ll find on wedding websites.

* Invitations--countless ways to create invitations, programs, place cards and other printed items for less.

* Comprehensive resource lists

* Money-saving tips from real-life couples

* Insider secrets from wedding-industry professionals








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