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2004

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen (Prima Official Game Guide)


Eric Mylonas - 2004
    Catch 'Em All Over Again -Extensive strategy for new and veteran Pokemaniacs -Massive walkthrough with stats on every enemy -Exclusive maps to help you navigate each area -Detailed battle tactics for dominating your "Pokemon(R) Ruby & Sapphire"--playing friends -Essential PokeDex, featuring stats and how to catch them

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre


Stephen Hand - 2004
    Within the confines of a cryptic residence discovered the butchered remains of 33 victims. Brandishing a chainsaw and wearing the grotesque flesh masks of his victims, the killer became forever known as 'Leatherface'. Now for the first time, the only known survivor of the killing spree has broken the silence and come forward to tell the real story of what happened in that macabre farmhouse.

Resident Evil: Genesis


Keith R.A. DeCandido - 2004
    With computerized defenses and heavily armed human backup, the Hive is impregnable and invulnerable. Or so Umbrella believes.But something has gone fatally wrong. The Hive has lost containment of its most lethal and horrific creation: a virus that kills and reanimates human life, reducing the entire facility staff of five hundred men and women to mindless creatures with a single driving force -- hunger. And the key to stopping them rests with one young woman who cannot even remember who she is.

The Book of Three


Diana G. Gallagher - 2004
    A first-ever, completely authorized guide to Aaron Spelling's sexy, supernatural hit series features a series overview, character profiles, interviews, and fun facts about all things Charmed.

Transformers: The Ultimate Guide


Simon Furman - 2004
    Follow each character's history and witness the amazing evolution of the Transformers, from physical structure and weaponry to personalities, alliances, and important battles. Detailed illustrations show exactly how each character "transforms" from warrior robot to high-powered vehicle. Special feature spreads cover all aspects of the Transformers' world and include specially commissioned maps and detailed city plans of their home planet of Cybertron, descriptions of the giant space ark in which the Transformers traveled to Earth, major wars in Transformers history, and much more.

SpongeBob's Secret Valentine (Spongebob Squarepants)


David Lewman - 2004
    That is, until Patrick convinces him that giving Sandy a valentine will not only change his friendship with her, but will stop him from hanging out with his other friends. Find out what really happens in this heartwarming Valentine's Day tale!

SpongeBob and the Princess (SpongeBob SquarePants)


David Lewman - 2004
    And when she doesn't appear, SpongeBob must think Fast. He promised a princess, but where will he find one on such short notice? Find out what happens in this royally Funny story!

Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper: A Storybook


Mary Man-Kong - 2004
    The girls come from different worlds, but they have one thing in common—they look exactly the same. When the two friends switch places, their adventure begins in this full-color storybook based on the exciting new video!

Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 1


Paul Feig - 2004
    With an introduction by creator Paul Feig, the book features individual commentary from the writers of each episode, plus a scrapbook of behind-the-scenes materials, photos, memos, and notes.

What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide


Jana Riess - 2004
    What Would Buffy Do? explores the fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas of television's hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer--from apocalypse and sacrifice to self-reliance, redemption, and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles.

Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Scripts, Volume 2


Paul Feig - 2004
    Eventually fan demand (an online petition of over 35,000 names) convinced the studio to release the series on DVD. Created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow (The Larry Sanders Show), Freaks and Geeks followed the Weir siblings--former math whiz Lindsay (Linda Cardellini of the Scooby-Doo feature films and ER) and her younger brother Sam (John Francis Daley)--as they navigated the perils and pleasures of a Michigan high school circa 1980. Lauded for its brutal honesty and very human characters, Freaks and Geeks combined smart dialogue and winning performances, and its plotlines rarely offered pat solutions to the characters' conflicts. These unique script books allow longtime fans and first-timers alike to enjoy the writing behind one of television's most poignant and funny programs about high school, with introductions and additional material by the series' creators.

Making Friday the 13th


David Grove - 2004
    Cunningham, Robert Englund, Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer and Tom Savini- iconography, including Jason, the hockey mask, and a body count in the hundreds

The Plot Thickens... Harry Potter Investigated by Fans for Fans


Galadriel Waters - 2004
    Now, Wizarding World Press takes that one step further by collecting the best pieces from 50 budding authors, ages 7 to 47 -- and representing 9 countries -- from the most popular Harry Potter fan site, MuggleNet.com. Sure to spark lively debate among Harry Potter sleuths and fans, these essays are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking.

Pokémon Pokédex: Collector's Edition


Eric Mylonas - 2004
    Gotta catch 'em all? Gotta have this guide! ·Gigantic Pokédex with complete, up-to-date stats for all 386 Pokémon, including Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen ·Where to catch 'em in all the latest Pokémon titles, from Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire through Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen ·Must-have mini-walkthroughs for Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, and Colosseum ·The best ways to catch, breed, evolve, and trade your Pokémon ·Interview with Pokémon game developers offers a secret peek inside the world of Pokémon ·Exclusive poster inside ·Retrospective on past Pokémon titles ·Huge appendix featuring detailed info on Moves, HMs and TMs, Berries, and more

Charmed Book of Love Spells


Paul Ruditis - 2004
    An extension of the top-rated, long-running television show Charmed and the popular book series based on it, here's a Miniature Edition™ that holds great appeal for adolescent and teenage girls—or anyone who has ever been Charmed by love.

Duty, Honor, Redemption


Vonda N. McIntyre - 2004
    They must do their duty for the Federation and Starfleet, and they must strive to honor their oath as Starfleet officers. Among those who have best embodied these guiding principles and who have strived to live up to the coda "to boldly go ™" are those who once served aboard the Starship Enterprise under the command of Captain James T. Kirk. Who then, was better to guide the next generation of officers? After Kirk became an admiral, the officers of the Enterprise were promoted, and several became Academy instructors. Transformed from a ship of the line to a training vessel the Enterprise's days of active duty are behind her -- until a frantic message from a distant outpost interrupts a training exercise and pulls the ship back into action. Admiral Kirk is forced to take command of the Enterprise in order to stop an old nemesis from commandeering what could be the most deadly weapon ever devised. In the course of his actions, the crew will find itself facing death...and life -- as they deliberately violate their Starfleet oaths, travel through time to save Earth, and ultimately earn redemption in the eyes of the Federation. Now, for the first time ever in one volume here are the novelizations of three Star Trek® films: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,® Star Trek III: The Search for Spock,® and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,® all by award-winning author Vonda McIntyre.

Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player's Guide


Nintendo Power - 2004
    It's packing more surprises, more Pokémon, more territory and more technology than ever before - and Nintendo's Official Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen Player's Guide reveals every single secret under the Kanto sun. Don't leave Pallet town without it! Full color maps! New islands revealed! Gigantic PokéDex! Gym-leader tactics! COMPLETE POKéDEX The entire Pokémon world comes together through Kanto. Learn how to catch all 386 Pokémon and fill the National PokéDex. GOTTA STORE 'EM ALL The official Player's Guide also reveals how to use [i]Pokémon Box[/i] to move and store mass quantities of Pokémon - a vital tool! Complete strategy for the Game Boy Advance games ~ Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version

Stargate SG-1: The Essential Scripts


Sharon Gosling - 2004
    More than just a script book, it's packed with bonus material including an in-depth introduction about writing for the show, cut scenes, commentary and background and exclusive interviews with the writers, directors and cast.

Teen Titans Go!, Volume 2: Heroes on Patrol


J. Torres - 2004
    From the top-rated show on Warner Bros.' Cartoon Network, the newest additions to DC Comics' roster of animated heroes make their debut in two new digest-sized paperbacks Capturing all of the action and fun of the Cartoon Network series, these volumes showcase a multitude of adventures for Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire as they face some of their greatest foes.

The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger


Matt Groening - 2004
    What winter holiday celebration would be complete without: sleigh rides, jingle bells, reindeer games, happy little elves, fruit cakes, radioactive Christmas trees, snow mums, defective toys, grimacing Grinches, secretive Santas, miserly Scrooges, and New Year's resolutions you will never keep? So, deck the halls with The Simpsons and be of good cheer with glad tidings of joy that will last through the year!

Bratz: Keepin' It Real


Charles O'Connor - 2004
    Like what? How about a crazy-intense group assignment, due the same day as prom. And a freak accident that totally wrecks Cloe’s FM Cruiser. And the mysterious writer of the Stiles High Daily Doings newspaper column, who keeps slammin’ the girls in every single issue! Somebody— a spy—has got the inside track on the Bratz. But who could it be?

Shonen Jump's Yu-Gi-Oh! Enter the Shadow Realm


Jeff O'Hare - 2004