Books with author C.B. Christiansen

WALT DISNEY: The Man Behind The Magic (A Walt Disney Biography)The legend later known as Walt Disney was born Walter Elias Disney on December 5th in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and died on December 15th in 1966 in Burbank, California at the age of 65. His work as an American film producer, animator, voice actor, and entrepreneur would lead to a variety of enhancements in the way that we make cartoons and his personal style would touch the world and forever leave his mark. Regardless of the negative connotations associated with his name since his death, none can deny his importance in film and animation history and in the cultural fabric of the United States. The awards and commendations he has won and been awarded speak for themselves, but so does his work and the innovations he’s brought into the future of animation and filmmaking. His movies are still shown, re-released, and adapted quite frequently, and his legacy lives on with Disney as a film company, the Disney amusement parks that now span several countries, and so much more. His high standards and expectations live on in the Disney company’s continued efforts in the production of popular entertainment and they inspire other innovators in the field of entertainment, film, television, and animation as well. No matter what your opinion of Walt Disney may be, none can argue against the extraordinary magnitude of the span of contact that his work has had on the world. The physical proof of his existence is everywhere. Walk into any mall, scan the channels on your television on any day, or even just walk out of your house and chances are, something that was created by Disney will cross your path.This book looks at the life and work of this great animator, and the legacy he leaves behind.

WALT DISNEY: The Man Behind The Magic (A Walt Disney Biography)The legend later known as Walt Disney was born Walter Elias Disney on December 5th in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and died on December 15th in 1966 in Burbank, California at the age of 65. His work as an American film producer, animator, voice actor, and entrepreneur would lead to a variety of enhancements in the way that we make cartoons and his personal style would touch the world and forever leave his mark. Regardless of the negative connotations associated with his name since his death, none can deny his importance in film and animation history and in the cultural fabric of the United States. The awards and commendations he has won and been awarded speak for themselves, but so does his work and the innovations he’s brought into the future of animation and filmmaking. His movies are still shown, re-released, and adapted quite frequently, and his legacy lives on with Disney as a film company, the Disney amusement parks that now span several countries, and so much more. His high standards and expectations live on in the Disney company’s continued efforts in the production of popular entertainment and they inspire other innovators in the field of entertainment, film, television, and animation as well. No matter what your opinion of Walt Disney may be, none can argue against the extraordinary magnitude of the span of contact that his work has had on the world. The physical proof of his existence is everywhere. Walk into any mall, scan the channels on your television on any day, or even just walk out of your house and chances are, something that was created by Disney will cross your path.This book looks at the life and work of this great animator, and the legacy he leaves behind.

You were programmed wrong. It's not your fault and the people who raised you didn't know better. As a result, the bugs in your brain are holding you back from what we want. The key is self-worth. By lifting self-worth you change how you think and correct the flawed programming you got as a child. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this book, you can attain your dream life and get what you want. Higher self-worth is an ever-changing pair of glasses that broadens or limits your view of the world, colors every life experience, and propels you to take action or grounds you in stagnation. Self-worth is the foundation of all your choices, all your actions, and all your efforts. It’s the power that governs your abilities to overcome self-destructive behaviors. Higher self-worth is the key to your success. In his ground-breaking book, Robert Christiansen details the bugs in your thinking and outlines a simple program that lifts self-worth. The book includes: the importance of self-worth, the techniques to counteract a negative self-image, and the keys to healthy self-esteem and true contentment. There is so much more to life than anxiety and self-doubt. The Bug in Our Brain shows you what truly makes life worth living!

Are your kids complaining that "there's nothing to do" or "I'm bored"? Need some summer activities for kids to keep them entertained until school is back in session or even this afternoon? Look no further--this guide to free and cheap kids activities will help you kick the boredom blues! My kids are probably like yours: They love being off of school but soon the sounds of "I'm bored" and "there's nothing to do" echo through our house as we look for indoor activities for kids and both my wife and I yearn for something to keep them entertained and keep the whining at bay. With this motivation, I've collected great free or nearly free activities for kids that my kids love and yours will too!In this book you'll learn fun activities for children including:1. How to keeping preschoolers entertained and how to do it on the cheap!2. Having fun and almost free indoor and outdoor activities for kids aged 6 to 8.3. How to have fun with older, independent children on a budget4. Indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages5. Fun activities with flair including kids learning activities for kids of all agesNeed another reason to buy this book? Here's a great one: I donate 5% of the proceeds from the sales of my books to Reading Is Fundamental, the largest and most respected Childrens' Literacy non-profit in America!Stop the whining and cure the boredom today. Get this book and get great ideas for kids activities today!

Sixteen years ago, Eva Thomas’ mother fled New Orleans with her only child. Constantly on the move, the two traveled the country from one small town to another, never setting down roots and never returning to New Orleans. Now, two months before her 17th birthday, Eva is being sent home to her birthplace to fulfill a promise to her father and learn the secrets of her past and inevitable future.The year is 2010, the New Orleans Saints are on the verge of winning the Super Bowl, and Eva’s father has sent handsome Jackson Durieux to both protect and teach his daughter about the world of immortals she is destined to lead. The result of a nearly impossible union between her mortal mother and immortal father, Eva struggles with her desire to remain normal, her increasing addiction to the immortal Jackson and her fate that was predetermined at her birth.Following a timeline of real events, The Bend in the Bayou weaves a mystical world into the threads of present-day New Orleans. Filled with evil adversaries, first love, local history and lots of coffee, this book takes the reader on a fantastical journey through an already enchanted city.

She wants to find love. He thinks love will find him. Can her uncle’s disappearance help them both find love?Story-line: High-spirited Daniela Estrada is tired of waiting for life and love to come to her in her poppa’s butcher shop. She wants to open her own doggie grooming business on Merchant Street and live her own life. Instead while deer hunting, her Uncle Benito goes missing and the area is swarming with aggressive black bears. Practical Duston “Buck” Cooper, who owns the Bird Dog Gun Shop, has helped the police on cases with his German Short-haired Pointer and is training a Karelian Bear dog. Duston adores Daniela but secrets about his brother prevent him from getting close to anyone. He believes that if something is meant to be, it will. Can Daniela recruit Duston to find her uncle, and will the two stop waiting for happenstance and attack what they both want—love?This book is a contemporary, clean and wholesome, action/adventure romance! If you love romance, action and suspense, then you will enjoy this book! Scroll up to the BUY NOW button to purchase today!

ANIMAL RIDDLES, written and illustrated by animator Mark Christiansen, is a pun-filled and humorous children's book starring the many denizens from the animal kingdom. Why does Cowboy Sam ride Hector Horse? Why does Harry Hummingbird hum? These and many other questions are wryly answered in this delightfully colorful and illustrated volume featuring cartoon characters created by Mark Christiansen, who has worked for a number of Hollywood cartoon studios, including Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. He hopes you will enjoy his book as much as he enjoyed creating it!