November 2018 list by K. Pearson
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The Art of the Graphic Memoir: Tell Your Story, Change Your Life
by Tom Hart
A poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it. With two dozen professional examples and a deep-dive into his own story, Hart encourages readers to hone their signature style in the best way to represent their journeys on the page.
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Awkward: The Social Dos and Don'ts of Being a Young Adult
by Carlos Torres
Breaks down family, friends, work, and community social situations to help provide tips on socially acceptable behavior in everyday situations. Each situation includes examples of dos and don'ts to target different perspectives and learning styles. The "do" section is intended to teach specific actions that can be performed to help a situation go well, and the "don't" section is intended to help teach people which actions to avoid in order to prevent awkward or unpleasant interactions.
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Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend
by Karen Blumenthal
Bonnie and Clyde: we've been on a first name basis with them for almost a hundred years. Immortalized in movies, songs, and pop culture references, they are remembered mostly for their storied romance and tragic deaths. But what was life really like for Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker in the early 1930s? How did two dirt-poor teens from west Texas morph from vicious outlaws to legendary couple? And why?
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Dc Comics Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments
by Robert Greenberger
From Batgirl to Wonder Woman, all of the greatest female characters of the DC Comics universe are paid homage in this epic tome, DC Comics Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments. Broken down, moment by moment, readers are able to follow pivotal points in the development of their favorite heroines.
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The Edge of the World: A Visual Adventure to the Most Extraordinary Places on Earth
by Editors of Outside Magazine
Edge of the World is a stunning collection of the best photography ever published by the leader in outdoor adventure photography and journalism. Covering Outside’s most compelling stories from throughout the years, it offers readers an inside and dramatic look through the lens of the world’s top adventure photographers.
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The Girls' Guide to Conquering Middle School: Do This, Not That Advice Every Girl Needs
by Erica Catherman
The transition from elementary school to middle school skirts the borders of traumatic for many girls. Their bodies are changing, their moods are shifting, their friendships are tested, and boys can become a big distraction. Girls may begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. How do they know what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations?
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Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War - the Art of the Movie
by Eleni Roussos
Filled with exclusive concept art for character, costume and set designs, as well as production stills and in-depth interviews with the fi lmmakers, Marvel's Avengers: Infi nity War - The Art of the Movie provides exciting insider details about the making of this highly anticipated film.
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Sew Perfect Pets: 18 Adorable Animals to Help Around the Home
by Helen Rhiannon
18 whimsical and imaginative animal-themed projects have been designed to not only add character and colour to your house, but serve also as functional items that'll last for years to come. From useful items such an owl doorstop, a dachshund draft excluder and sheep hot-water bottle cover through to a elephant tea cozy, fox cushion and dog oven mitt, there is a cute and handy little creature for every room.
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Top Secret Alien Abduction Files: What the Government Doesn't Want You to Know
by Nick Redfern
For decades, people have reported close encounters with extraterrestrial entities. Witnesses describe being kidnapped by large-headed, black-eyed creatures from other worlds. Those same creatures have become popularly known as "the Grays." There is, however, another aspect to the alien abduction controversy.
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