Books with author McCloud

"You must read this book." —Neil GaimanThe bestselling international classic on storytelling and visual communication.Praised throughout the cartoon industry by such luminaries as Art Spiegelman, Matt Groening, and Will Eisner, Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics is a seminal examination of comics art: its rich history, surprising technical components, and major cultural significance. Explore the secret world between the panels, through the lines, and within the hidden symbols of a powerful but misunderstood art form.

Are you tired of your opponents running circles around you? Do you wish you could score more goals?Whether you want to (1) have better soccer skills, (2) kick the ball with more force and accuracy, or (3) be a valued member of your team, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Don't let the other team embarrass you on the field.Soccer can be one of the most rewarding games in the world. It is an extremely fun and exciting game filled with strategy, intrigue and action. Being good at soccer can be a long road of blood, sweat and tears, but it is all worth it when you can perform to the best of your abilities and help your team win! You will be amazed at how far a few basics skills will carry you once they have been totally mastered. Learn how to build up incredible soccer skillsby following the easy to follow and detailed instructions in this book.Keep yourself physically poised to play.Physical conditioning is the foundation for any sport, but especially for the fast-moving game of soccer. Your physical fitness level will determine how long you can play at a high level without risking injury. The better your cardiovascular and muscular strength is, the better your overall playing ability will be. I wrote this book so that you would have the nutritional knowledge and the training wisdom to prepare yourself physically and mentally for the game. In this book you will find the best exercises and training plans to get and keep yourself at the top of your game, both in season and off season.Develop your soccer brain.Soccer can be very complicated and difficult to master, especially as the competition increases. The tougher the competition, the more important it is to have your head on straight before you hit the field. You will find in this book a host of strategies you can easily apply to shape your thinking and build your confidence, strategies that can set you up to play at your very best. Because the game relies on physical skill, it is easy to overlook the mental skills that make it possible to instantaneously assess and adjust your strategy to meet the split-second needs of the game. Sharpen your mental game and watch your game play improve.Boost your positional skills.Whatever position you play, there are essential skills you must have under your belt that are specific to that position. I have provided targeted exercises and tactical notes for each position on the field. Focus on those skills and playing tactics, and you will soon be striking fear into the hearts of your opponents.What will you learn about soccer? Professional mental strategies to boost your game. How to improve your striking skills. The best nutrition, supplements and foods for soccer players. Success strategies for each soccer position. Exercises and drills that will increase both your skill and strength. You Will Also Discover: How to prepare for games the right way. How to play soccer intelligently and strategically to maximize your success potential. How to be an overall better player. How to be a highly valued team member. Boost your soccer skills and be the star player! Buy It Now!

Amber and Betty are as close as any daughter and mother could possibly be. With her mother’s sight failing, they are faced with the real possibility of losing their home. Betty agrees to move to Florida to live with her sister, but only if she knows her daughter is taken care of. With no other options, Amber answers an ad to become a mail order bride.James has spent a lot of time thinking about whether or not he wants to get married. Seeing how happy his brother is with his friendly outgoing wife, he decides to take the plunge. But when Amber arrives, she is not at all what he hoped for. Quiet and shy, Amber was looking forward to being part of a big happy family and that’s just what James has. But much to her dismay, instead of living with his family, he surprises her with a place of their own. Amber feels alone, isolated and apart from everyone On top of that, she desperately misses her mother. James isn’t happy and he can’t figure out how to make his wife happy either. When Amber overhears a conversation where James is questioning his decision to marry her, she is stunned. Embarrassed and upset she walks away, needing space to think things through. She wasn’t expecting to lose track of where she was. Hours pass before James realizes that Amber is missing. A desperate search ensues. Faced with the possibility of losing her, James realizes how deeply he cares for her.* Will her foolish decision cost Amber her life?* Can Amber and James learn how to be happy together, if he can find her in time? Or will a near-tragedy push them further apart? Read A Bride For James to find out what happens…A Bride For James (Book 2 in the Mail Order Brides Of Wyoming series) is a sweet, clean, inspirational mail order bride romance. While part of a series, this book can definitely be read as a standalone book. MAIL ORDER BRIDES OF WYOMING: This historical western romance series features heartwarming stories about women who are courageous enough to change their lives in the hope of finding love and happiness, and the men who share their lives. Read now for just $0.99 or FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Click on the BUY NOW Button above to start reading right away!

Based on the beloved animated series, Superman takes flight in this book for fans of all ages! Superman: The Animated Series was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind the beloved Batman: The Animated Series and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film. Dive back into the world of Superman: The Animated Series with this collection of comics featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators! FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SUPERMAN CATCHES A COLD. GAWK AS SUPERMAN LOSES HIS POWERS! WITNESS THE GALACTIC BRAWL BETWEEN SUPERMAN AND LOBO. WATCH AS SUPERMAN PLAYS BASEBALL TO SAVE THE WORLD! SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2 features stories by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Zot!), Mark Millar (Ultimate Avengers), Rick Burchett (THE BATMAN ADVENTURES) and others. Collects SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #11-16, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1 and SUPERMAN ADVENTURES SPECIAL #1.

The battle is mineI will fight your battlePut your trust in meCast your cares upon meFor I am the deliverer, a warriorI am the healer you needI am the riches you seekI am the eternal life you needI am the protectorI will deliver youI will deliver you from the power of darknessI am the light that overcomes darknessI am your refuge and strengthI am your helper in the time of troubleI will help you and right early will I deliver youThe battle is mineI will fight your battleBe still, be still, and see my mighty hand moveBe still, be still, and know that I am GodJust call my nameI will fight your battle