Books with author Stephanie Diane

This Draw and Write Journal is perfect for practicing letters, numbers and drawing. 🦄This unicorn notebook has drawing space on top of each page and lined paper at the bottom that has standard dotted midline ruled pages to help children form letters and numbers correctly. Kids will love the cute cover and look forward to grabbing their practice book and writing in it daily. Compatible with the common handwriting methods used in schools such as Zaner-Bloser, D'Nealian, and McDoughal Littel. HANDWRITING AND DRAWING NOTEBOOK DETAILS:Paper weight recommended for pencil or ballpoint pen use onlyPrimary Composition Notebook8.5" x 11" Notebook

Come along on a rhyming tour through the amazing animal kingdom—from mammals to millipedes and everything in between—with this engaging picture book about how all creatures are connected!There are so many wild and wonderful animals in our world. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have fins, but all are connected. This fact-filled rhyming exploration of the diversity of the animal kingdom celebrates mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and more! It’s a perfect match for budding naturalists and animal enthusiasts everywhere.

The extraordinary daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony seeks to reclaim her birthright in the first novel of an epic historical fiction trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter.With both of her parents dead, Princess Selene and her two surviving brothers are left at the mercy of their captors, taken from Egypt and put on display as war trophies in Rome. Trapped in an empire that reviles her heritage and suspects her faith, Selene struggles for survival in a court of intrigue. She can’t hide the hieroglyphics that carve themselves into her hands, nor can she stop the emperor from using her powers for his own ends.Faced with a new and ruthless Caesar who is obsessed with having a Cleopatra of his very own, Selene is determined to resurrect her mother’s dreams and succeed where she failed. But there’s no telling what success will cost her in a treacherous political game where the only rule is win or die...

“Her story is unique, but I hope the lessons are universal.”—Christine PelosiUnderstand and apply the wisdom of Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi—through the eyes of someone who knows her best.In this personal and important book Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives and became the most powerful female politician in America. Her book addresses Speaker Pelosi’s role in current events, and offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother’s life.From her childhood in Baltimore to her hands-on motherhood in San Francisco to her national leadership, this book demonstrates how a mother of five and grandmother of nine achieved her success. Chapters include: Know Your Power Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Know Your Authentic Self Claim Your Seat at the Table Build Strategic Alliances Don’t Agonize, Organize And more. In 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected female government official in US history when she started her tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In January 2019, she began her third term as Speaker during a tumultuous time in American political history. Having represented San Francisco for thirty-two years, she has become well-known for her work to expand health care, lift up workers, protect the environment, promote human rights, and make progress for the American people regardless of the president in the White House or the party controlling Congress.This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their own field.

The extraordinary daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony seeks to reclaim her birthright in the first novel of an epic historical fiction trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of America's First Daughter.With both of her parents dead, Princess Selene and her two surviving brothers are left at the mercy of their captors, taken from Egypt and put on display as war trophies in Rome. Trapped in an empire that reviles her heritage and suspects her faith, Selene struggles for survival in a court of intrigue. She can’t hide the hieroglyphics that carve themselves into her hands, nor can she stop the emperor from using her powers for his own ends.Faced with a new and ruthless Caesar who is obsessed with having a Cleopatra of his very own, Selene is determined to resurrect her mother’s dreams and succeed where she failed. But there’s no telling what success will cost her in a treacherous political game where the only rule is win or die...

In the second novel in New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray’s thrilling trilogy, Cleopatra’s daughter seeks the power to stand against an empire...Having survived her perilous childhood as a royal captive of Rome, Selene has pledged her loyalty to Emperor Augustus, swearing to become his very own Cleopatra. But even though she is forced to marry a man of the emperor’s choosing, Selene will not allow her new husband to rule in her name. Quickly establishing herself as a capable leader, she wins the love of her new subjects and makes herself vital to Rome by bringing forth bountiful harvests with the magic of Isis flowing through her veins.As she rules the kingdom of Mauretania and contends with imperial politics and religious persecution, Selene beguiles her way to the precipice of power with the ultimate goal of taking back her birthright. But the price of winning back her mother’s Egyptian throne may be more than she’s willing to pay...

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray’s historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of Cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty.After years of abuse as the emperor’s captive in Rome, Cleopatra Selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of Mauretania with her husband, King Juba II, by her side. But when a jealous Augustus Caesar demands that her children be given over to him to be fostered in Rome, Selene is drawn back into the web of imperial plots and intrigues that she vowed to leave behind...Determined and resourceful, Selene must shield her loved ones from the emperor’s wrath, all while vying with ruthless rivals like King Herod. But unless she can find a way to overcome the threat to her marriage, kingdom, family, and faith, Selene may very well be the last of her line...

Cinderella Smith has problems with a capital P. Her new teacher laughs at her name, she has to sit at the smart-boys table, and her old best friend is ignoring her. Now the new girl, Erin, has asked for her advice on wicked stepsisters. But Cinderella doesn't have any stepsisters, wicked or otherwise! And to make things worse, she's got to find her ruby red tap shoe before the fall dance recital!How will Cinderella solve her capital P problems before it's too late?

+Bonus! All the information inside The problem is you don’t know where to start. You’ve looked at books in craft and book stores and have even gone online, but there are still questions and techniques that puzzle you. You’ve tried following the tutorials, but questions arise, and you have found steps missing in the process. You flipped back in the book to see if you missed anything and found the missing step wasn’t something you’ve overlooked. This book is a comprehensive guide. I will walk you through basic techniques before starting the lessons. You will be walked through steps not found in other books to help you get a better grasp on how to draw the human figure, and it’s all done in an easy-to-follow format. So, what are you waiting for?This book contains:- Tools of the trade- Shading and color play - A study of the human head and face, lip and nose, arm and leg- A Study of the female and male figures and forms Subject includes: drawing ideas, human figure drawing, sketching faces, sketching human, sketching human figures, drawing people, draw face, sketching fundamentals, sketching for beginners, drawing faces, sketch face, how to draw faces, love drawing, drawing with imagination, step by step drawing book for, drawing for kids, drawing lessons for kids, step by step drawing book for kids, how to draw everything, drawing book, cool drawing book, easy drawing for kids.

Clementine has spent her whole life preparing for her sixteenth birthday, when she'll be tested for Extraction in the hopes of being sent from the planet Kiel's toxic Surface to the much safer Core, where people live without fear or starvation. When she proves promising enough to be "Extracted," she must leave without Logan, the boy she loves. Torn apart from her only sense of family, Clem promises to come back and save him from brutal Surface life.What she finds initially in the Core is a utopia compared to the Surface--it's free of hard labor, gun-wielding officials, and the moon's lethal acid. But life is anything but safe, and Clementine learns that the planet's leaders are planning to exterminate Surface dwellers, which means Logan, too. Trapped by the steel walls of the underground and the lies that keep her safe, Clementine must find a way to escape and rescue Logan and the rest of the planet. But the planet leaders don't want her running--they want her subdued.With intense action scenes and a cast of unforgettable characters, Extraction is a page-turning, gripping read.

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray’s historical fiction series comes to a stunning conclusion as the daughter of Cleopatra risks everything to revive her dynasty.After years of abuse as the emperor’s captive in Rome, Cleopatra Selene is now a powerful queen, ruling over the exotic kingdom of Mauretania with her husband, King Juba II, by her side. But when a jealous Augustus Caesar demands that her children be given over to him to be fostered in Rome, Selene is drawn back into the web of imperial plots and intrigues that she vowed to leave behind...Determined and resourceful, Selene must shield her loved ones from the emperor’s wrath, all while vying with ruthless rivals like King Herod. But unless she can find a way to overcome the threat to her marriage, kingdom, family, and faith, Selene may very well be the last of her line...

+Bonus! All the information inside Welcome to the Intermediate Manga Drawing guide book. In this book you will take a look at the skills and aspects of drawing manga and how to enhance it to a higher level. This is a book for people who already have some experience doing manga drawings and are looking to get even better and take their skills and abilities to the next level. Whether you’re a dedicated manga and anime artist looking to keep those skills sharp and take your work up a notch, or even just a casual artist looking to take serious pride in your work. This book is the one for you to engage in. This book covers everything from the beginning stages of crafting your characters facial features all the way to perfecting the expression of emotion and the hairstyle. Then we even take it further and get an in depth look at multiple angles of the face, and then we have over ten different characters with step by step drawing instructions. Then just to drive home the point that this book is something extra the characters are finished off with color to give you a real good look at what you can accomplish with the artistic talents held within your own abilities and unlocked in these pages. Remember, this book is destined for those who already have beginners experience with managing drawing so the foundations of drawing we will not be delving into. However, we will brush up and go over some of the core fundamentals of the craft so as to make sure that the details are fresh in your mind. As well, the step by step instructions will be very detailed and will allow for precision in the drawing stages. With that being said, move on to the next section and learn about the tools and instruments you will need to proceed with this journey.Here is a preview of what you'll learn:- Materials for drawing- Where to Start Sketching- Facial Features to Draw- The Eyes- Hairstyles- Expressions- Faces- Characters- Women- Kids- Pets