Best Selling Books by Stephen Weiner

The archaeological record is a combination of what is seen by eye, as well as the microscopic record revealed with the help of instrumentation. The information embedded in the microscopic record can significantly add to our understanding of past human behaviour, provided this information has not been altered by the passage of time. Microarchaeology seeks to understand the microscopic record in terms of the type of information embedded in this record, the materials in which this information resides, and the conditions under which a reliable signal can be extracted. This book highlights the concepts needed to extract information from the microscopic record. Intended for all archaeologists and archaeological scientists, it will be of particular interest to students who have some background in the natural sciences as well as archaeology.

It took a few years of false starts but now it''s official: the graphic novel form is the fastest growing new category of publishing, rising like a meteor.

This work addresses the question of why minerals form in a large variety of organisms, from bacteria to man. The authors discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, and compare the various mineralization processes.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY PREVIEW! Comics were once seen as disposable entertainment, but Will Eisner was instrumental in transforming them into a powerful art form in America, capable of conveying deep emotion, complex ideas, and stunning visuals. Eisner’s riveting story is expertly told by comics historian Steven Weiner and cartoonist Dan Mazur in the perfect format: a graphic novel! Eisner’s lasting impact on the medium is honored by the Will Eisner Award, and now through WILL EISNER: A Comics Biography!

Heroes and superheroes provides insight into more than 150 of the most popular and studied graphic novels. These essays look beyond the pop culture aspects of the medium to show the wide range of literary themes and artistic styles used to convey beliefs and conflicts, some harking back to ancient times. They challenge the researcher to see beyond the panels of a comic book, and show readers how the themes of ancient literary tradition are still alive in the literature of graphic novels.

Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud and…Hellboy? In his new collection, Will the Real Will Eisner Please Stand Up? Award-winning author Stephen Weiner (The Will Eisner Companion, Hellboy: the Companion) writes about Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, Scott McCloud, and the NECON conference of 1998. Other pieces include a history of Weiner’s avocation as a comics’ librarian/historian, comics and an exceptional child, and an outtake from Hellboy: the Companion.

The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its third updated edition. Expert librarian Stephen Weiner—with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners—has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, including both fiction and nonfiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked.

Arrange a successful author visit with this handy guide. Learn how to plan and promote the event, order books, recruit authors, prepare the audience, organize author workshops, plus fund-raising ideas.

The perfect introduction to the work of a comics legend, The Will Eisner Companion is a must-have celebration for new fans as well as old.

Jonastar has a major problem. His cousin Prince Nestor imprisoned him unfairly and threatened his family. To keep his family safe, Jonastar escaped to another world where he doesn''t know anyone and can''t speak the language. To save his family and to return home he must fulfill ancient legend. Can he find the dagger of Briandigo and rescue his family? Or will he be trapped in this world forever?

Things are spinning out of control for Tom. His mother left unexpectedly with no clear plans to return, and the class bully has decided that it''s Tom turn to be his punching bag. His brother is away at college and his father has retreated into a world of books and memories. Tom''s friends are powerless to help him. After many beatings from the bully and strange meetings with his mother, Tom realizes that only when he takes action will his situation change for the better. Can he do that all by himself?

The hardcover with a separate guide section just for libraries with articles on how to start and maintain such a collection and much more!