From the creators of the Happiness Is . . . series (more than 200,000 copies in print!) comes this charming ebook filled with 200 ways to live a creative life. Featuring the brand's signature style and cheer, these 200 little moments will inspire doodlers, actors, singers, artists, crafters, writers, daydreamers, and anyone looking for ways to embrace their creative spark.
How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles!" With every joke illustrated, this book is full of laugh-out-loud jokes the whole family will enjoy! "What happened to the dalmation that went through the washing machine? It came out spotless!" Perfect for road trips, rainy days, or as a gift for any occasion, The Epic World’s Best Jokes for Kids is complete with dad jokes, knock-knock jokes, and very punny art from the first three volumes of the series. Every joke is illustrated! From the New York Times-bestselling authors of the Happiness Is … series, this book truly is the ultimate bundle of family-friendly humor and fun.
Say "I love you"0́4literally!0́4with this ebook from the creators of Happiness Is . . . . Featuring dozens of languages and vibrant color illustrations depicting cultures from all over the world, this extended love note is the perfect I-love-you for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any day when love is in the air. What a lovely way to learn and share the universal language!
New York Times–Bestselling Authors: A smile-worthy illustrated book that celebrates the caring fathers in our lives. On Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday, or any other day of the year, this book explores two hundred reasons to treasure those only-with-Dad moments, from getting much-needed advice to learning a new recipe, building a tree fort, taking a long walk together, sharing inside jokes, or just getting a big hug. Featuring the prize-winning authors’ signature sweet illustrations and friendly tone, this collection celebrates all the personal moments, big and small, that we love to share with Dad.
This smile-inducing book features countless color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without the whole family. "We without you? What would we do? Like crafts without glue. Yodelay without hee hoo." From famed cartoonists and authors of Me Without You Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the book celebrates family love without being too sappy or sweet. An oh-so-cute baby shower, mom-to-mom, or mom-to-kid gift for Valentine's Day or just because, We Without You will be shared and enjoyed by the entire family again and again.
This illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave your family in stitches. The World’s Best Jokes for Kids Volume 1 is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly jokes—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.
An Introduction to the World of Theater A friendly and practical guide to the stage, The Essentials of Theater will prepare actors and crew for their next show. Perfect for college students in theater programs, as well as community theater troupes, this book covers all the bases—from a brief history on theater over the centuries and basic terminology to tips on interpreting scripts, developing characters, and utilizing props. Lisa Mulcahy’s helpful explanations and examples take readers on a backstage tour, introducing the tasks and responsibilities of every participant: stage hands, sound designers, prop managers, and more. Special sections include: A simple guide to completing your first production project Worksheets and checklists to practice new skills Interviews with theater critics, playwrights, and sound designers Appendices with suggested readings, viewings, and resources for theater students Through real-world examples and engaging activities, readers will explore every facet of the world of theater: acting, directing, playwriting, production, technical design, and more. Mulcahy even includes a chapter on innovative ways to use one’s theater education off-stage. A great resource for college theater programs and acting classes in general, The Essentials of Theater is an excellent introduction to the stage and all of its moving parts.
Lisa Dühring reconstructs the relationship between public relations and marketing research on a metatheoretical level. She presents a concise systematization of the theoretical discourse in both disciplines since the beginning of the twentieth century by differentiating key phases of development and evaluating current research approaches. This study argues for a stronger connection of both disciplines and a better profiling within the mother disciplines of communication and business studies by fostering critical and interpretative approaches. This book is strongly recommended to everybody interested in the history and epistemology of marketing and public relations theory and the relationship between both fields.
Film Studies: A Global Introduction reroutes film studies from its Euro-American focus and canon in order to introduce students to a medium that has always been global but has become differently and insistently so in the digital age. Glyn Davis, Kay Dickinson, Lisa Patti and Amy Villarejo’s approach encourages readers to think about film holistically by looking beyond the textual analysis of key films. In contrast, it engages with other vital areas, such as financing, labour, marketing, distribution, exhibition, preservation, and politics, reflecting contemporary aspects of cinema production and consumption worldwide. Key features of the book include: clear definitions of the key terms at the foundation of film studies coverage of the work of key thinkers, explained in their social and historical context a broad range of relevant case studies that reflect the book’s approach to global cinema, from Italian "white telephone" films to Mexican wrestling films innovative and flexible exercises to help readers enhance their understanding of the histories, theories, and examples introduced in each chapter an extensive Interlude introducing readers to formal analysis through the careful explication and application of key terms a detailed discussion of strategies for writing about cinema Films Studies: A Global Introduction will appeal to students studying film today and aspiring to work in the industry, as well as those eager to understand the world of images and screens in which we all live.
Although initially written as a collection of short illustrated stories, a TV series proposal of Harold's Planet won the Grand Prix at the Annecy Animation Festival (category International Project Competition) in France in 1998. The Harold's Planet Website & Greeting Cards were launched in August 2001. Greeting cards are sold through a range of UK retailers, including Borders, Books ETC and The John Lewis Partnership. The Harold's Planet website receives an average of 5,000 users per day, and an average of 2,000 Harold's Planet e-greetings are sent online every day. The first four books in the series have been a huge success in America and the Uk and have been sold as a co-edition into Korea!
A book full of charming—unexpected!—ways to say "I love you" from bestselling duo Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar. I love you like pizza loves cheese, like a sailor loves a breeze, and like a lemon loves a squeeze. How do I love you? The comparisons are endless! From the bestselling creators of Me Without You comes an irresistible, heartfelt, and humorous ode to love, just right for gift-giving on Valentine's Day and every day! Kids and adults alike will delight in all the clever ways to express affection and say "I love you." A MEMORABLE WAY TO SAY "I LOVE YOU": This sweet book encourages families and loved ones to share appreciation for each other by finding new, meaningful ways to say "I love you." AN EVERYDAY VALENTINE: There's something in this book for everyone: Parents can express love for their kids, kids can say "I love you!" to their parents, friends can express affection, and romantic partners can say "I love you" too! FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR DUO: Fans of Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar's Happiness Is . . . and Me Without You will delight in this spirited and endearing ode to affection in its many forms. And new readers and gift-givers will certainly feel the love! Prefect for: Parents and grandparents Fans of Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar Anyone looking for just the right gift to share love and show they care
From New York Times–bestselling authors, a collection of cartoons celebrating parental love, a perfect gift for expecting couples, new baby or young child. This smile-inducing book features countless color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without the whole family. “We without you? What would we do? Like crafts without glue. Yodelay without hee hoo.” From famed cartoonists and authors of Me Without You Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the book celebrates family love without being too sappy or sweet. An oh-so-cute baby shower, mom-to-mom, or mom-to-kid gift for Valentine’s Day or just because, We Without You will be shared and enjoyed by the entire family again and again.
This smile-inducing book features countless color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without the whole family. "We without you? What would we do? Like crafts without glue. Yodelay without hee hoo." From famed cartoonists and authors of Me Without You Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the book celebrates family love without being too sappy or sweet. An oh-so-cute baby shower, mom-to-mom, or mom-to-kid gift for Valentine's Day or just because, We Without You will be shared and enjoyed by the entire family again and again.
Hello, this is your life speaking. You have no idea what you're doing, do you? Following other classic titles in the series, including 'Drinking', 'Life' will illuminate our existence in a way only the Vimrod team can.
From the creators of Happiness Is..., this ebook illustrates 500 ways to share the love with that special someone. Capturing the extraordinary little moments and feelings that make up true love, this is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or just to say "I Love You.
Dad's cook (ok, order fish and chips), clean (the car), entertain (if you can count snoring on the sofa entertaining) and can act as a free taxi service and a bank machine at the same time. Show the most special man in the world how much you love, appreciate and respect him with this collection of funny illustrations.
Say "I love you"0́4literally!0́4with this ebook from the creators of Happiness Is . . . . Featuring dozens of languages and vibrant color illustrations depicting cultures from all over the world, this extended love note is the perfect I-love-you for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any day when love is in the air. What a lovely way to learn and share the universal language!
From New York Times–bestselling authors, a collection of cartoons celebrating parental love, a perfect gift for expecting couples, new baby or young child. This smile-inducing book features countless color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without the whole family. “We without you? What would we do? Like crafts without glue. Yodelay without hee hoo.” From famed cartoonists and authors of Me Without You Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, the book celebrates family love without being too sappy or sweet. An oh-so-cute baby shower, mom-to-mom, or mom-to-kid gift for Valentine’s Day or just because, We Without You will be shared and enjoyed by the entire family again and again.
I Wish You More meets "I wish you a Merry Christmas" in this sweetly spirited book by the bestselling creators behind Happiness Is . . . . A festive gift spreading joy and Christmas cheer! Each star you see on Christmas Eve is a wish that's come true for those who believe. So many millions of wishes come true! Here are a handful that I wish for you . . From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is . . . comes a touching celebration of the holiday spirit, from spreading Christmas cheer to spending sweet moments together with the ones you love. Featuring an affirming rhyming text and charming illustrations with bright pops of Pantone colors, this merry and bright celebration of the holiday season makes a wonderful gift, reminding readers of what Christmas is truly about: togetherness, the spirit of giving, and spreading goodwill with heaps of heart. TIMELESS MESSAGE OF GOODWILL: This gifty picture book is a fresh take on the enduring "wishing moment" of the Christmas season, with a generosity of spirit that will inspire readers of all ages to celebrate the holidays, and their loved ones, with wonder and appreciation. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE: From its clever twist on a classic Christmas theme to its colorful, compelling illustrations and irresistible object quality, this sweet seasonal offering makes a thoughtful gift for children, friends, and family members alike. BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling have created a well-loved and bestselling brand with an art style that's accessible, recognizable, and emotionally resonant. Perfect for fans of Happiness Is . . ., this ebullient ode to the holiday season is also sure to delight new readers and gift-givers full of the Christmas spirit. Perfect for: • Gift-givers • Parents • Fans of Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar
This is THE new happiness book. From Ralph Lazar and Lisa Swerling, famed illustrators and the authors of Me Without You, this adorable gift book illustrates 500 things to be happy about. Happiness is . . . an unexpected bouquet, cheese, fixing something, a good high-five, and so much more! The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note—not too sappy, not too sweet—and remind us that there are dozens of things to be happy about every day. A universally appealing book for any little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is sure to be a hit year after year!
Friendship is. . . A big welcome at the airport, wearing the same outfit by accident, letting you show off, coming to the rescue, and so much more! From Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, famed illustrators and the authors of Happiness Is. . ., this adorable gift book illustrates the very best things about friendship. The charming, make-you-smile illustrations hit just the right note and give us hundreds of reasons to appreciate our friends. A universally appealing gift for birthdays, holidays, or a little pick-me-up, this cheerful collection is the perfect way to say "thank you for being a friend!
From the bestselling creators of Happiness Is comes a celebration of the many delightful, triumphant, silly, sweet, life-changing experiences that lie ahead. A world full of wonder is waiting for you . . . the sky is the limit of what you can do! The only thing needed to begin this marvelous adventure? YOU! From far-reaching endeavors to the quieter milestones that have a magic all of their own, this book celebrates life's most meaningful moments, and encourages readers to reach for a sky's worth of possibilities. • A joyous all-ages book perfect for families and children celebrating everyday accomplishments • An inspiring graduation read • Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are the creators of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Happiness Is... series. In the spirit of Yay, You!, I Knew You Could, and Oh the Places You'll Go, The Sky Is the Limit will hold a cherished place in the hearts of readers young and old. • Read-aloud toddler books Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar are famed illustrators, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Me Without You, and the creators of the internationally beloved Happiness Is . . . brand. They live in Marin County, California.
New York Times–Bestselling Authors: A charmingly illustrated celebration of sisterhood among friends and friendship between sisters. A sister is a friend for life, and a friend can be a sister. From the prize-winning illustrators who created the Happiness Is social-media phenomenon, this cute-as-can-be book captures beautiful moments of this special bond. From sharing clothes and hosting parties to making pinky promises and staying close when you’re far apart, this book says “I love you” in two hundred different ways. It’s the perfect way to honor sisters by birth and sisters of the heart.
New York Times–Bestselling Authors: A smile-worthy illustrated book that celebrates the caring fathers in our lives. On Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday, or any other day of the year, this book explores two hundred reasons to treasure those only-with-Dad moments, from getting much-needed advice to learning a new recipe, building a tree fort, taking a long walk together, sharing inside jokes, or just getting a big hug. Featuring the prize-winning authors’ signature sweet illustrations and friendly tone, this collection celebrates all the personal moments, big and small, that we love to share with Dad.
Everyone's favorite zany and informative illustrated books are back with an extremely fantastic atlas. Fun and accurate illustrations bring the world to the reader's fingertips in this bright and brain-tastic atlas. Lisa Swerling studied politics, philosophy, and economics at England's Oxford University. She formerly ran her own graphic design business in London. Together with Ralph Lazar, she created Last Lemon Productions, which originates, produces, and licenses cartoon properties. Ralph Lazar studied law and economics at South Africa's University of Cape Town and the London School of Economics. He was formerly an investment strategist at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston. With the Brainwaves, he andLisa now bring together the vibrancy and humor that is at the heard of all of their work.
New York Times–Bestselling Authors: An illustrated book celebrating the special moments we share with our mothers. On Mother’s Day, her birthday, or any other day of the year, this collection explores two hundred reasons to treasure those only-with-Mom moments, from getting a care package from home to reading books together to slipping you money when Dad’s not looking. Featuring the prize-winning authors’ signature sweet illustrations and friendly tone, this book celebrates all the personal moments, big and small, that we love to share with Mom.
Kids LOVE knock knock jokes, and this illustrated book by the New York Times–bestselling creators of the Happiness Is . . . project will leave them in stitches! The World’s Best Knock Knock Jokes for Kids is filled with hundreds of corny, brilliant, and silly knock knock jokes—each paired with a small drawing that’s a sweet comic gem in itself. It’s the perfect book for road trips, rainy days, or those special moments when kids and parents can laugh together.
Delightfully chaotic." — Kirkus Reviews New York Times bestselling author Ralph Lazar presents a hilarious action comedy for chapter book readers about Dash Candoo, who must defeat extraordinary foes every school day. For Dash Candoo, every day is... DANGEROUS! There is no such thing as a boring day for Dash Candoo. On Monday, before he can even enjoy his cereal and wombat juice, he is attacked by a squad of combat-ready scallywags and the two-tailed Devil Cat. And that is just before breakfast. The adventure explodes when Dash gets to school and must deal with a number of Total Mayhem Situations, including a missing Wobble-Ball trophy and the disappearance of one of the most expensive bottles of perfume in the world. Where will it all lead?
From the creators of the Happiness Is . . . series (more than 200,000 copies in print!) comes this charming ebook filled with 200 ways to live a creative life. Featuring the brand's signature style and cheer, these 200 little moments will inspire doodlers, actors, singers, artists, crafters, writers, daydreamers, and anyone looking for ways to embrace their creative spark.
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