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2007

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Pokédex - The Official Pokémon Full Pokédex Guide


Lawrence Neves - 2007
    Providing stats, levels, learned moves, and more.* Exclusive Poster - The Pokedex will include an exclusive poster for fans.* Strategy Included - In addition to complete information for each individual Pokemon, this guide will include strategy for keeping, collecting, and raising the creatures in your collection.

How to Draw Avatar: The Last Airbender


Shane L. Johnson - 2007
    Now anyone can enter into the world of "benders" and learn to draw Aang, the last Avatar, and his friends with ease. From Appa the flying bison and Momo the pet lemur to Fire Lord Ozai and his son Prince Zuko, everyone's favorite characters are featured inside. Each drawing step begins with a line of action, so it's easy for artists of all skill levels to get started. Then simple shapes and techniques are used to add details and definition. Plus, each new step appears in blue, so artists know exactly what to draw next. And as they learn to draw, kids will be doubly entertained by the helpful tips and fun facts about each character.

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl - The Official Pokémon Scenario Guide


Lawrence Neves - 2007
    Welcome to the Sinnoh region — full of new Pokémon and more awesome adventures!Detailed walkthrough of the Sinnoh region! Who you should meet! Who can help you out!Special Sinnoh-only Pokédex! Check out the newest Pokémon!Detailed charts, maps, and information — including all items, berries, and moves!

Pokémon Top 10 Handbook


Tracey West - 2007
    The most sizzling Electric-types. The smartest Pokémon experts. The baddest battles. And that's just the beginning.

Spike: Asylum


Brian Lynch - 2007
    The problem? Ruby's a half-demon and has been checked into the Mosaic Wellness Center, a rehab facility for vampires, demons, and other creatures of the night. The solution - Spike checks himself in as a patient. But there's another, slightly bigger problem - the hundreds of super-powered, supernatural patients at Mosaic know Spike, and want him dead. If the therapy doesn't kill him, the other patients will...

Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary


Jason Loborik - 2007
    This highly successful title is now updated and expanded to include the latest Doctor Who lore from series three and four and the 2008 Christmas special.The book goes beyond the story lines to examine the characters, aliens, weapons and curiosities that are all in a day's work for the Doctor. Entries are illustrated with annotated photography and specially commissioned cross-section artworks. Doctor Who The Visual Dictionary updates the entries of old favorites like Davros and his Daleks, the rhino-headed Judoon and the Doctor's companions Martha Jones and Captain Jack. Forty additional pages introduce and explore all-new characters like the formidable Donna Noble, the Family of Blood and their Scarecrow Henchmen, the warmongering Sontaran and the childlike, but deadly, Toclafane.

How To Draw The Newest Pokémon : Featuring Some Sinnoh Characters


Maria B. Alfano - 2007
    That's what makes them a challenge to battle--and a challenge to draw! But if you're determined to sketch 'em all, then this book is a great start. It's packed with tips to get you drawing the newest Pokemon characters. So sharpen your pencil and get ready to go!

Grindhouse: The Sleaze-Filled Saga of an Exploitation Double Feature


Quentin Tarantino - 2007
    Together with cast and crew, Tarantino and Rodriguez chronicle the making of not one but two motion pictures: Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof and Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror. Compiling never-before-seen production artwork, hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, exclusive interviews and enough blood, flesh and gore for two books, Grindhouse: The Sleaze-Filled Saga Of An Exploitation Double Feature offers fans the definitive insider's guide to the world of Grindhouse!

The Sopranos: The Book: The Complete Deluxe Edition


Brett Martin - 2007
    Includes more than 50 original interviews with the cast, crew, and show producers.

The Simpsons Handbook: Secret Tips from the Pros


Matt Groening - 2007
    The creator of "The Simpsons" and "Futurama," reveals the art of brilliant character design, backgrounds, and prop art in this lavishly detailed handbook that unveils the complex secrets behind the deceptively simple and universally loved Simpsons characters. With creative insights, artists' sketches, helpful insider hints, and step–by–step instructions, enter the imagination of "master doodler" Matt Groening and receive some professional "how–to" advice from many of the animators and directors who have made "The Simpsons" the longest–running animated show and situation comedy in television history. In our technological era when animation has become increasingly digitalized, this unique handbook records the genesis of some of the most extraordinary examples of the art of hand–drawn animated characters.

Spike: Shadow Puppets


Brian Lynch - 2007
    Now, fresh out of the Asylum, it's Spike's turn! Writer Brian Lynch and artist Franco Urru (Spike: Asylum) are reunited in this collection that sees Spike and Lorne heading off to Japan to stop the latest Japanese kids' show... Smile Time! Will they become puppetized themselves? And along the way, find themselves in a fight with hundreds of ninja-puppets, reuniting with fellow Asylum inmates, and be at extreme odds with one other?

Where's Gary? (SpongeBob SquarePants)


David Lewman - 2007
    While Gary is being pampered by sweet Grandma, SpongeBob is posting lost-snail signs all over town. Soon Gary becomes suspicious that Grandma is after more than just his happiness. Can SpongeBob save Gary before it's too late?

The Sound of Music Companion


Laurence Maslon - 2007
    The definitive, authorized history of the worlds most beloved musical, The Sound of Music is packed with rare full-color illustrations and little-known facts, its evolution from stage to screen, and the composers, writers, and performers who brought the show to immortal life.

James Bond Encyclopedia


John Cork - 2007
    Created in full collaboration with EON Productions, producers of the James Bond movies, this illustrated celebration of the worlds most famous super-spy examines every aspect of 007s world, with information on his history, style, and tastes, along with A-Z guides to his adversaries, allies, gadgets, cars, and of course, the ever-glamorous Bond women.DK

Emergency!


Richard Yokley - 2007
    When The World Premiere Of Emergency! Was First Broadcast In 1972, There Were Only 12 Paramedic Units In All Of North America. Ten Years Later, More Than Half Of All Americans Were Within Ten Minutes Of A Paramedic Rescue Or Ambulance Unit. That Simply Would Not Have Happened Without The Influence Of Emergency! Emergency! Followed The Daily Lives Of A Pair Of Los Angeles County Fire Department Firefighters/Paramedics, Along With Their Colleagues At Station 51 And The Emergency Room Staff Of Rampert General Hospital. This Program Introduced Audiences From All Over The World To The Concept Of Pre-Hospital Care, Along With Fire Prevention And CPR.

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea


Tracey West - 2007
    

Dirty Dancing


Gordon Volke - 2007
    Dancing unites them. Accompanied by the hit songs of the time, they dance to the beat of their hearts. This book retells the sensual story with over 150 original pictures.

Doctor Who: Blood of the Daleks, Part 1


Steve Lyons - 2007
    Our long night is over. I've been contacted by a benevolent people. They too have known great trials, but they have overcome them and made it their mission to help others do the same. They have offered us refuge, and passage to the nearest human worlds. They have the resources, and the patience and compassion, to evacuate every one of us. My fellow citizens, my friends, rescue is at hand!"Chronological PlacementThis story takes place after the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie and after the Eight Doctor's adventures with Charley Pollard.

Pirates of Bikini Bottom (SpongeBob SquarePants)


David Lewman - 2007
    But the pirates soon revolt! Will SpongeBob and his friends ever see Bikini Bottom again? Find out in this absorbing seafarin' adventure!

Death Proof


Quentin Tarantino - 2007
    With its pulse-pounding action, electric dialogue, and hardcore thrills, Death Proof recharges the exploitation film genre and drives it straight into the 21st century. Jungle Julia is the hottest DJ in Austin. Ready for a night out, Jungle Julia and her girls turn heads all over Austin until they settle at Huck's, the coolest dive in town. There they meet Stuntman Mike, an aging rebel with a badass muscle car, a silver jacket, and a long scar on his face. The girls drink and dance the night away as Mike sits at the bar and watches. But Stuntman Mike is no innocent drifter. He has a secret weapon--and it's parked outside.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show


Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock - 2007
    This study tells the extraordinary story of the film from initial reception to eventual cult status. Uncovering the film's non-conformist sexual politics and glam-rock attitude, this volume explores its emphasis on the theatrical body (tattooed, cross-gendered, flamboyant), and its defiant queering of cinema history.

Holmes & Watson


Lee Eric Shackleford - 2007
    Watson tells us in "The Final Problem" how Sherlock Holmes died -- and in "The Empty House" how Holmes turned out to be alive after all. But Watson skipped over the immediate aftermath of Holmes' return, and Watson's reaction to the cruel trick Holmes played on his friend. Now at last the true story is revealed... "I have read HOLMES & WATSON and it held me riveted from first page to last. It dealt with the interrelationship of Holmes and Watson more deeply than Doyle ever bothered and gives Watson an absolutely fair shake -- and has a mystery, too. Bravo!" --Isaac Asimov

FINAL FANTASY Tactics: The War of the Lions - Official Strategy Guide


Adam Deats - 2007
      Govern every Map Study our maps to find every hidden item, maximize your deployment, and gain a tactical advantage on your foes.   Master every Job Use our guide to get the most out of your adventuring party. Tips and tricks for leveling up, supporting with spells, and building the best group for every scenario are all contained in an easy to use format.   Collect every Item Learn how to find, obtain, and equip every item and piece of equipment in the game.   Defeat every Enemy Use our tactics to train monsters to use in your party, power-level your characters, and remove every enemy that stands in your way.   Platform: PlayStation Portable Genre: Role-Playing GameThis product is available for sale in North America only.

Stargate SG-1: The Illustrated Companion, Season 10


Natalie Barnes - 2007
    In season 10, SG-1 — Mitchell, Jackson, Carter and Teal’c — welcome a new member to the team in the form of Vala Mal Doran (Farscape’s Claudia Black), while facing new challenges and battling Earth’s new and seemingly omnipotent enemy, the Ori. This is the official in-depth guide to the show, packed with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive pictures and a comprehensive episode guide.

Doctor Who: Blood of the Daleks, Part 2


Steve Lyons - 2007
    The one Tom Cardwell saw all those years ago. And you borrowed its technology, didn't you? Maybe even found a Dalek or two in the wreckage. Dead, but intact. And you began to turn human beings into creatures like them. You did that? I'm right, arent I?"Chronological PlacementThis story takes place after the 1996 Doctor Who TV Movie and after the Eight Doctor's adventures with Charley Pollard.

The Art of Ralph McQuarrie


Ralph McQuarrie - 2007
    

Robotech: The New Generation: The Invid Invasion


Jack McKinney - 2007
    The mission seems nearly impossible, but don’t count out these unlikely heroes just yet!SYMPHONY OF LIGHTIt’s the final, explosive showdown. Scott and his ragtag team must face the Invid Regess and her warrior race that will fight to the death to keep its prize. However, a shocking, unforeseen turn of events changes everything in the ultimate prelude to the Shadow Chronicles!

James May's Magnificent Machines


James May - 2007
    Throughout James May's Magnificent Machines, James May explores the iconic themes of the past hundred years: flight, space travel, television, mechanized war, medicine, computers, electronic music, skyscrapers, electronic espionage, and much more. But he also reveals the hidden story behind why some inventions like the zeppelin, the hovercraft, or the theremin struggled to make their mark. He examines the tipping points when technologies such as the car or the internet became unstoppable and gets up close to the nuts and bolt of remarkable inventions. Packed with surprising statistics and intriguing facts, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how stuff works and why some stuff didn't make it.

Mr. Bean's Holiday: Have a Good Trip, Mr. Bean! (The Junior Novelization)


Megan E. Bryant - 2007
    Bean's Holiday. With 16 full-color screen grabs illustrating the story and funny, easy text, young readers will get to relive all the action, friendship, and comedy of the movie!"Based on the original character created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis.""Based on the motion picture screenplay by Hamish McColl and Robin Driscoll."

Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer


Elizabeth Encarnacion - 2007
    Or maybe it's his plucky team spirit and willingness to answer a last-minute call. Whatever it is about Rudolph, his story of how he saved Christmas gets told and retold each holiday season to every new generation of kids and other sugar-plum dreamers. When it's time once again for the family tradition of sitting and watching Rudolph's famous animated TV special, make sure this very special mini book is handy to follow along.

Smallville: The Official Companion Season 5


Craig Byrne - 2007
    Looking at a thrilling Smallville season, this companion tells you everything you could possibly need to know about season five, which introduced key Superman elements such as the villain Brainiac and the Fortress of Solitude, and saw the development of the classic love triangle between Clark, Lana, and Lex Luthor.Packed with exclusive interviews, unseen photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, music trivia, and a complete episode guide, fans will also find insights into the world of Smallville, and a stunning full-color 16-page portrait gallery.

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Photo Comic


Randy Stradley - 2007
    Desperate to calm his nightmarish visions of his lover Padme Amidala's death, Skywalker falls under the thrall of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and his promises of power beyond all imagining. Once a slave to the dark side, Skywalker helps carry out a tragic conspiracy against the Jedi that will see the Republic transformed into an Empire.

Ghost Rider


Greg Cox - 2007
    . . and as night falls and evil rises, Johnny Blaze becomes his bounty hunter -- the Ghost Rider -- a flaming host of vengeance and twisted justice annihilating anything daring to escape from the depths of the abyss.Now charged with destroying Mephistopheles' greatest nemesis, Blackheart, Johnny Blaze's curse becomes his power, and perhaps his destiny. . . .

Friday the 13th


Justin Gray - 2007
    As the slaughter begins & Jason closes in, they formulate a desperate plan to survive - but who, if anyone, will make it out in just one piece?

Exodus


Mel Odom - 2007
    A massive gash in the fabric of our reality roils against the horizon as it blends into a permanently darkened sky. The world as we know it has come to an end. Demons, the visions of our nightmares, walk the Earth. Mankind, driven in retreat to the sanctuary of the Underground, struggles to survive the Hellish apocalypse. Among the survivors are those who foresaw the coming of the darkness, those who see it as an opportunity to improve the standing of man, and those who seek revenge for what was lost. All are now banding together in the shadows, arming themselves with futuristic weapons and arcane spells designed for one purpose -- to battle the demonic hordes and take back their world.