Best Selling Books by Christy Marx

Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games explains the practical aspects of creating scripts for animation, comics, graphic novels, and computer games. It details how you can create scripts that are in the right industry format, and follow the expected rules for you to put your best foot forward to help you break-in to the trade. This book explains approaches to writing for exterior storytelling (animation, games); interior/exterior storytelling (comics and graphic novels), as well as considerations for non-linear computer games in the shortest, pithiest, and most economical way. The author offers insider''s advice on how you can present work as professional, how to meet deadlines, how visual writing differs from prose, and the art of collaboration.

Launch your career in writing for video games or animation with the best tips, tricks, and tutorials from the Focal press catalog--all at your fingertips. Let our award-winning writers and game developers show you how to generate ideas and create compelling storylines, concepts, and narratives for your next project. Write Your Way Into Animation and Games provides invaluable information on getting into the game and animation industries. You will benefit from decades of insider experience about the fields of animation and games, with an emphasis on what you really need to know to start working as a writer. Navigate the business aspects, gain unique skills, and develop the craft of writing specifically for aniamtion and games. Learn from the cream of the crop who have shared their knowledge and experience in these key Focal Press guides: Digital Storytelling, Second Edition by Carolyn Handler Miller Animation Writing and Development by Jean Ann Wright Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games by Christy Marx Story and Simulations for Serious Games by Nick Iuppa and Terry Borst Writing for Multimedia and the Web, Third Edition by Timothy Garrand

Christy Marx''s run on the hit series continues in this action-packed volume, featuring a GOTHTOPIA tie-in! We reach a major turning point in the series as the Birds find a new benefactor and a new mission to take down one of the ancient evils of the DC Universe: Ra''s al Ghul! Black Canary confronts Ra''s al Ghul, who makes her an offer that could save her husband! Is she willing to pay the ultimate price? Collects BIRDS OF PREY #25, #27-34 and BIRDS OF PREY: FUTURES END #1.

The continuation of one of DC’s most unpredictable titles! The traitor within the Birds of Prey finally shows her face, as the team struggles to recollect itself in the wake of such a deadly, costly betrayal. They''ll have no room to breathe, as two terrifying organizations-Basilisk and the Court of Owls-come back from team members'' pasts to haunt the Birds. Collects BIRDS OF PREY #18-25 and TALON #9.

Chronicles the adventures of the female heroes of the DCU, including Oracle/Batgirl, Black Canary, Starling, and Huntress.

A biography of the Asian film star and martial arts master Jet Li, including action photographs and a listing of his films.

Describes the 1871 fire that destroyed much of Chicago, Illinois, examining its causes, the resulting devastation, and its aftermath.

What is the great evil Constantine unleashes on Gemworld, and why is Amethyst powerless to stop him?

Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother. She''s about to learn why it''s all been necessary when she discovers she''s the lost princess of Gemworld — and has powerful enemies hunting her!

The good news: Amy Winston can transform into Princess Amaya, protector of Gemworld! The bad news: it seems her family wants to kill her. Plus: A backup story featuring the brutality of Beowulf!

Presents the lives and careers of brothers Larry and Andy Wachowski, screenwriters, movie directors, computer game inventors, and graphic novelists.

Nicknames like the "Mother of Modern Naval Computing" and "Grandma COBOL" described the impact mathematical genius Grace Hopper had on the computer''s development. In 1942, the first electronic computer filled an entire room. One simple calculation took hours to finish. As the first woman to program the United States'' first computer, Hopper earned herself another nickname, "Amazing Grace." With fascinating details and period photographs, this fascinating biography covers the life and many achievements of a woman scientist without whom the development of modern computers would be impossible.

Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother. She''s about to learn why it''s all been necessary when she discovers she''s the lost princess of Gemworld--and has powerful enemies hunting her! Her adventures are brought to you by Christy Marx, best known for her work on animated TV series including Jem and the Holograms, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more!

Eclipso brings destruction to the heart of House Amethyst in an epic 30-page story! Will Amaya finally master her heritage? As the series concludes, find out here!

Amethyst finally meets her murderous Aunt Mordiel, but it turns out that Queen Graciel has secrets of her own. Will House Amethyst be further driven apart? In the backup story, Beowulf leaens the disturbing secret behind the war that ravaged the DC Universe!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! It''s a family feud! The first-ever meeting between Oliver Queen and Connor Hawke gets complicated when they are attacked by Kingdom Come''s Dinah Lance and Olivia Queen!

STARRING HEROES FROM ZERO HOUR! Don''t miss the first meeting between Oliver Queen and his son, Connor Hawke! Father and son may be united, but is their world about to end?

This book describes the career and work of Grace Hopper, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and a computer pioneer.

Amaya becomes the Lady Regent of House Turquoise and discovers the startling truth behind its power. And in the backup feature, Stalker must defeat Lucifer to save his scion!

Oceans cover 71 percent of Earth, yet we have barely begun to explore their depths. Exploring the ocean is all the more challenging because of extreme cold and the lack of oxygen and light. This thrilling book discusses the equipment needed, and the technology used in ocean exploration, ranging from diving bells, submarines, to SCUBA gear. Beautiful full-color photos take us on a journey under the sea, showing fascinating sea life, such as the whale shark, the monstrous kraken, the hagfish, and tube worms.