New Releases by Christy Marx

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.

"She lived in a savage world in an uncivilized age - a world ruled by men and governed by the sword. The[y] called her ... Red Sonja - for her flame red hair, and for the smoldering fire of her pride, which gave her sword-arm a strength that few men could match, and none had ever defeated. This collection contains a variety of issues from the original Marvel Comics series ''The Savage Sword of Conan, '' as well as Sonja Tales from ''Kull and the Barbarians, '' with each page re-mastered for this volume. Also included is a gallery of pin-ups by Frank Thorne, Howard Chaykin, and more. These tales are where it all began, and set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite Entertainment"--Back cover

A CONVERGENCE tie-in graphic novel, starring heroes from ZERO HOUR and KINGDOM COME! Once, there were infinite Earths. Then there came a Crisis…a Zero Hour…a Flashpoint. Worlds lived. Worlds died. But some worlds must now fight for their future-in the Convergence! The evil alien intelligence known as Brainiac has stolen 50 doomed cities from throughout time and space and sealed them behind impenetrable domes. Now, after a year, the domes will come down-and the heroes and villains of 50 dead worlds must battle to be the last one standing! In this volume: JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL: It’s no laughing matter as Blue Beetle and Booster Gold lead the team against heavy-hitting heroes from the grim world of Kingdom Come! CATWOMAN: Selina Kyle must defend Gotham City against a Dark Knight like no other-the Kingdom Come Batman! SUPERBOY: The wisecracking Teen of Steel is Metropolis’s only hope against three of Kingdom Come’s greatest warriors: Red Robin, The Flash and Superman himself! GREEN ARROW: The Emerald Archer and his son Connor Hawke must join forces against familiar faces-the Black Canaries of Kingdom Come! SUICIDE SQUAD: Bane and Cyborg Superman, two of the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel’s deadliest foes, spearhead an invasion of Kingdom Come’s Green Lantern stronghold! The heroes and villains of ’90s DC Universe battle against one of the greatest Elseworlds tales ever told in CONVERGENCE: ZERO HOUR VOL. 1!

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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

Amy learns how her father died and is forced to test her skills when she''s attacked by assassins from House Onyx! In the backup story, StalkerÑthe immortal warrior without a soulÑmust beat Lucifer at his own game!

Amaya travels home to Earth from Gemworld only to find new trouble! What will happen to her powers when she becomes Amy Winston again? And in the new backup story, enter a world of modern magic and terror with Stalker, the man without a soul!

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!

"Amethyst created by Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn and Ernie Colon."

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

Collections of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures originally published by Archie Comics.

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.

Describes the importance of battlefield command systems in warfare, how technology has increased the effectiveness and range of these systems, and how intelligence plays a role in warfare.

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

Presents the accomplishments of the two men who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of the structure of DNA.

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

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