Graphic Discovery

A poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity. Christine has always felt she is just half: Half American, half Japanese. As a biracial Japanese American who was born in Tokyo but raised in the US...

Frank Zamboni created the ice-resurfacing machine, and ice-based sports would never be the same!

Veronica’s Odyssey A journey of duty, desire, and destiny—set between the hills of Old World Italy and the promise of 19th-century America. Veronica Martelli never wanted to sail back to Italy and marry a man she hasn’t seen in twelve years. But with no independent means and a father determined to uphold a promise to family friends in Acerno, she feels trapped between obedience and the faint hope of something more. A Chance Meeting. A New Hope. A Life Reimagined. On the train to New York, Veronica meets Mark O’Brien, brother of her sister’s best friend, Callie. Their connection is...

Color matters more than you think. It affects our mood, our behavior and our actions. In this accessible introductory guide, Catherine will take you on a journey from understanding to applying the magic of color. What you will learn What color psychology is and why it matters Developing your Color Sense Applying color psychology to interior design, graphic design and personal branding Five individual Color Codes (new content for ten year edition) You need to know about color if you: Are responsible for interior design in environments such as hotels, doctor surgeries or schools Make ...

Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous treatments. The invention of tools such as the microscope changed everything, allowing doctors and scientists to see germs and study their effects. This vivid history profiles the people who helped discover germs. Discover the ongoing breakthroughs in research—and germs' surprising benefits for safety and sustainable energy.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - February 2022 First Gold: A graphic designer is called out when he wins a design prize for an advertisement he plagiarized. Poll Watching: In a future where everyone is required to vote, and public political discussion is forbidden, election results turn deadly. We Don't Do Faux: A mother steals a cure from her medical employer to save her sick daughter. Tuesday: A female android is forced to lie when she is brought to the repair shop by her abusive owner. The Only Punishment: A street-hardened criminal is forced to live his crimes from the perspective...