Best Selling Books by David West

The Visual Dictionary is an essential guide to Episode One of the continuing Star Wars saga. DK''s renowned Eyewitness style brings the characters, costumes, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe to life in astonishing visual detail. Highly defined, annotated photography shows and explains the culture, background, and technology of this unfolding epic struggle between good and evil. See the terrifying anatomy of Naboo sea monster, a wild podrace on Tatooine, Battle Droids in combat. Discover the finery of Queen Amidala''s court, the Jedi''s sacred beliefs, the Nemoidians'' bizarre customs and technology. Explore the secrets of the Wheel Droids, the underwater world of Jar Jar, the Byzantine intrigue of Coruscant, and much, much more! Together with the Star Wars Episode I Incredible Cross Sections, these books create a definitive Star Wars Episode I reference library. Exciting photography and exhaustive research reveal all the Star Wars: Episode 1 characters, creatures, droids, and equipment. See the new, digitally created cut-away views of C-3P0''s photoreceptor eye, the inner workings of a battle droid''s head, and Yoda''s lightsaber. Explore the extensive Jedi and Sith weaponry, the Podracers, Pit droids, viewscreens, and Gungan battle equipment. Then delve into the secrets of Anakin''s hovel and Watto''s junkshop and every detail of the Destroyer Droid weaponry and equipment! Author David West Reynolds was given extensive access to the famed Lucasfilm archives at Skywalker Ranch in California. Key objects from the movies have been re-photographed and even re-created by expert consultants from Industrial Light and Magic, George Lucas''s award-winning special-effects production company. The result is a unique and fascinating reference work that reveals the characters and creatures of the new adventure as they appear nowhere else!

Sketches featuring three famous race car drivers presented in graphic novel format accompany information about the history of automobile racing and requirements for the job of race car driver.

England''s Richard the Lionheart is introduced to your readers in graphic nonfiction format. It chronicles the Angevin Empire, the code of chivalry, Richard''s early life and rise to power, and his adventures during the Crusades.

The native people known as the Aztec ruled a large empire in what is now Mexico. They created an amazing capital city called Tenochtitlán, where Mexico City is now located. This advanced civilization amazed Spanish explorers when they arrived in the 1500s, and it continues to captivate people today. This notable volume presents the most essential and intriguing facets of the ancient Aztec culture, including their games, arts, economy, mythsu0097and even rites of human sacrifice! Impressive artwork and artifacts displayed on each page offer scenes of Aztec life, further educating and fascinating readers.

A series about the prehistoric giants.

This book provides a description of the Ankylosaurus, featuring a graphic-style story in which a pair of young Ankylosaurs fight for survival when they fall into the river and are separated from the herd.

Readers get a detailed look at the landscapes and creatures of the Lower Cretaceous period and the dramatic changes of life on Earth during that time. They explore the incredibly varied environments of this period including the Asian river plains and African watering holes. Along the way, readers also discover early mammals, amazing reptiles, and some of the strangest dinosaurs to ever roam the planet, including huge raptors and the feathered Beipiaosaurus. Through the use of colorful, cutting-edge artwork and helpful scale renderings, the fascinating facts in this book are brought to life in a vibrant, captivating way.

Streaming headlines, round-the-clock broadcasts--we live in a world of twenty-four hour news. But lately, most of what we read and hear is either negative, biased, or both. Cutting through the gloomy reports and liberal slant are Dennis Keegan and David West with their brand new book, Reality Check: The Unreported Good News About America. Contrary to what the cynical reporters and politicians say, Keegan and West prove that America is still a shining city on a hill, with a low unemployment rate, high GDP, and enviable democracy. These are not opinions, but facts--based on statistics that the media isn''t reporting because of political agendas, industry competition, and limited resources.

What does calling, competence, confidence, character, confidentiality, community, camaraderie, compassion, courage, and charisma have to do with leadership? Everything! Every pastor must build upon these ten essential elements for effective leadership. Dave West explores these ten elements through the lens of his vast military experience, the Bible, and leadership theories. Each chapter encourages you to become the best leader God called you to become. Throughout this book, Dave challenges you through his personal life stories to share your stories with other pastors. You will discover how charisma serves as the bonding agent of the other nine elements to strengthen and support your leadership. If you desire to lead your organization more effectively, then this book is a must read.

Get to the chopper! Readers will take off on an exploration of helicopters in this enthralling book on the mechanics behind these peculiar aerial vehicles. How do helicopters take off, soar through the skies, and land? Readers will learn these engineering secrets and other key concepts. Accessible language ensures they are able to process complex material, and detailed illustrations both entertain and educate. Comprehensive diagrams give readers a look at helicopters� insides, inspiring them to get excited about science and technology. This visually rich, informative take on a high-interest topic is sure to be a valuable addition to any library.

Provides information on analyzing, designing, and writing object-oriented software.

Sketches featuring three famous fighter pilots presented in graphic novel format accompany information about the history of fighter planes and requirements for the job of fighter pilot.

In graphic novel format, examines the tales of the Bermuda Triangle mishaps and mysteries.

Penniless and a disappointment to his father, Anthony is flung into the Eighty Year''s War, spying for the queen who exiled him, against the queen who knighted him. This book would equally make an excellent action comic book or television serial! Sir Anthony Standen inhabits his world like some inverted, world-weary, and cynical ''Candide''. In the words of Shakespeare ''''bestriding the narrow world like a Colossus.'''' - The Historical Fiction Company. An incredibly detailed and well-thought out book, the research into the historical events and characters throughout pays dividends as the reader is immersed in a fully fleshed out and authentic setting. Aside from the settings, it is clear that a great deal of research has gone into all aspects of this book including the languages that Anthony learns and the mathematics required for the ciphers. I enjoyed the plot, it has plenty of action and twists and turns as Anthony experiences both successes and hardships. A solid historical fiction, with plenty of intrigue I think that any fans of historical fiction would find this book entertaining. It''s been enjoyable getting to know all of the characters and the book sets up nicely for the instalment of the series, ''Fire and Earth''. - LoveReading

Introduces twelve different creatures from legends and fairy tales, including a werewolf and a vampire, a wizard and a witch, and a dwarf and a giant, and discusses who the victor would be in battle.