My preferred text. A breakdown of artistic concerns relating to the creation of comic books and strips, including Shapes, Shadows, Text, Perspective, and the human figure. Ideal for kids in grades 4-8, and useful for younger kids enthusiastic about cartooning as well!

A review of drawing techniques and styles with a focus on the works of Renaissance Masters for advanced art students and adults.

The continuing story of a kindergartener named Ramona and her year at school! Fun for kids grades 2-6, and part of a great series of books!

A collection of essays from black female authors frankly dealing with the issues they are confronted with, and complex life experiences. Thought provoking for teenagers, adults, writers, and those with literary interests!

Author, artist, reporter, soldier, historian, public speaker, occasional fugitive, 1st Lord of the Admiralty, honorary U.S. citizen, and twice Prime Minister, Winston S. Churchill displays his mastery of history and language in this compelling 4 book series detailing the history of the nations in which the English language is most widely spoken, including the United States. An excellent read for teenagers and adults, as is everything this man has written!

A reference collection originally designed for the Dungeons and Dragons game popular with teenagers in the past, this volume details various mythical creatures frequently used by artists and illustrators. Created for grades 4 and up!

A collection of the illustrations, landscapes, album covers, set designs, and archetecture of british artist Roger Dean. For art students and adults grades 6 and up!

An overview and history of the world of drums, drumming, mythology, ethnomusicology, and the performing arts, and a collection of related stories. For those interested in music and the performing arts grades 7 and up!

A complex history of the arts across the centuries for adults and the most advanced art students.

My oldest and favorite volume. This is what they mean when they say "put it in the books" after a ballgame. Featuring the to date complete records of every player, manager, team, season, all-star game, and postseason series, this is where you go to look it up before computers! I began digesting these statistics at age 6, and I still occasionally turn it's pages. Ideal for those who love sports and numbers!

The gospel of hitting according to Williams, this easy to read volume breaks down the mechanics of hitting, improving your technique, and the philosophy around getting a good pitch to hit. Additional notes on bunting and all-time great players. Ideal for any aspiring player grades 5 and up!