Books with author Per 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.

Dinosaurs are usually pretty big, right? Well, perhaps you’ve never heard of a Mussaurus — “mouse lizard” — whose babies were no larger than a rat. Dino-crazy kids will love Sticker Fun Facts: Dinosaurs. This educational, interactive book is filled with an amazing catalog of dinosaurs great and small, lots of fun “Fact-tastic” dinosaur trivia, and detailed illustrations sure to make the hair on the backs of their necks stand up. But best of all, it also includes more than 100 re-usable stickers of the dinosaurs covered in the text. Kids can match the stickers to the descriptions in the book, or they can stage prehistoric battles on 5 different dioramas.

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.