books about: villains

books about: villains

books:

Villains

The Joy of Conflict Resolution: Transforming Victims, Villains and Heroes in the Workplace and at Home

Gary Harper

New Society Publishers, 2004

Practical, useful -- and fun
The joy of conflict resolution? Conflict is something most of us either avoid or confront in unproductive ways. No wonder the result is anything but joyful. Thankfully there's a better way and this light-hearted and easy to read book shows us how. Gary Harper is a ...

Saints and Villains (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

Denise Giardina

Ballantine Books, 1999

Wonderful account of one's man heroic response to hitler!
This book is several things. First, it is the story of a heroic man's struggle to do his part to fight the evil that he knew existed in Germany during World War Two. Second, it is a story of a boy growing into a man, imperfections and all. Third, it is about the ...

How to Draw Nintendo Heroes and Villains

Michael Teitelbaum

Scholastic, 2004

best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they are easy to draw and fun too!!!!! if you don't buy your missing out.

How to Be a Villain: Evil Laughs, Secret Lairs, Master Plans, and More!!!

Neil Zawacki

Chronicle Books, 2003

Cool Kids Book !!!
I bought this book knowing it was targeted for kids. I would say young males within the ages of 11-15 would be entertained by this book. Good graphic layout makes it interesting reading and keeps the attention of your young budding doctor evil. It reads much like a ...

Heroes, Villains & Velodromes: Inside Track Cycling with Chris Hoy
Richard Moore

HarperCollins UK, 2008

Heroes, Villains and Velodromes reveals how an elite athlete, Chris Hoy, lives, breathes and pushes the boundaries of his sport. How does he do it? And why? What drives him to put his body through the physical and mental hurdles to become the best in the world? This is also the story of an extraordinary year in the life of an extraordinary ...

Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction

Jessica Morrell

Writers Digest Books, 2008

Not a Bitch to Read!
Morrell's discussion of deeply flawed protagonists adds greatly to our knowledge of what it means to create a three-dimensional character. Most compelling is the section devoted to bitches. With her perfectly-chosen exemplars, Morrell's takes us through a fascinating ...

Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age

Marcus Rediker

Beacon Press, 2005

The challenge to class, race, gender and nation
"Villains of All Nations" by Marcus Rediker is an outstanding historical analysis of the Golden Age of piracy (1716 to 1726). Mr. Rediker presents his well-researched narrative in an accessible writing style that should appeal to a wide audience. The reader gains ...

City of Bones (Mortal Instruments)

Cassandra Clare

Margaret K. McElderry, 2007

The Ultimate Thrill Ride
I've read most of the other reviews here and must say, this is definitely a love it or hate it book. Personally, I loved it. A YA Writer myself, I'm not normally a fan of urban fantasy. There have been some rare exceptions, such as Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely, but as ...

Spider-Man 3: Meet the Heroes and Villains (I Can Read Book 2)

Harry Lime

HarperTrophy, 2007

Great new movie book for readers!
This is a great little book. It's fabulous for early readers excited about the new Spiderman movie coming out. My little one learned to read it and is having a ball with all the new villains introduced in this book. Each of the main characters are introduced, then ...

The Power of the Dark Side: Creating Great Villains, Dangerous Situations, & Dramatic Conflict

Pamela Jaye Smith

Michael Wiese Productions, 2008

Amazingly insightful
As a video game designer, writer and sometimes-actor, I found Inner Drives to be incredibly useful in outlining stories and breathing life into complex protagonists -- and now Ms. Smith has outdone herself. Though stories in general can come in many different forms, ...

Villains United (Countdown to Infinite Crisis)

Gail Simone

DC Comics, 2005

Excellent Infinite Crisis Lead-In Centering On Some Of DC's Baddest
When the one-shot "Countdown To Infinite Crisis" came out back in 2005, a couple months after the Identity Crisis (DC Comics) finale, it started a pattern that would continue on with a host of DC's biggest projects and events over the next year or so - taking big, ...

Indiana Jones Heroes and Villains Sticker Book (Ultimate Sticker Books)
DK Publishing

DK CHILDREN, 2008

Since his debut in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark , fans have followed the adventures of learned scholar and hunky professor Indiana Jones. He is the unlikely action-hero who undertakes perilous adventures involving snakes, rats, spiders, and villains, in order to stop powerful, mystical artifacts from falling into the wrong hands. With a fourth ...

Disney Villains (Ultimate Sticker Books)
DK Publishing

DK CHILDREN, 2004

Featuring more than 60 full-color, reusable stickers - including every Disney rogue from Captain Hook to Cruela De Vil - this book offers readers a huge range of creepy stickers and villainous facts.

How to Draw Comic Book Heroes and Villains (Christopher Hart Titles)

Christopher Hart

Watson-Guptill, 1995

My son loves it!
It is a very good book that shows you how to draw your favorite creatures. My son really enjoys working with it.

The Perfect Villain: John McCain and the Demonization of Lobbyist Jack Abramoff
Gary S. Chafetz

Martin & Lawrence Press, 2008

Gary Chafetz is a liberal Boston journalist who set out to chronicle the scandal involving conservative gun-for-hire and super-lobbyist, Jack Abramoff. Instead he uncovered a Shakespearean tragedy of deceit, betrayal and political vendetta in which the true villains are Presidential aspirant John McCain, the Washington Post newspaper and the U.S. ...