Books with author Stephanie Finne

Greek gods and mortals spring to life in this riveting retelling of the myth of Atalanta, the fleet-footed girl warrior who could outrun any man in ancient Greece.Cast off and abandoned at birth, Atalanta– saved by a she-bear and raised by hunters–proves herself to be a superior archer and the fastest runner in the land. But her skills and independence anger many, including her father, the Arcadian King, who suddenly reclaims her and demands that she produce an heir to the throne. Atalanta has pledged herself to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, who has forbidden her to marry. Unwilling to break her promise, Atalanta suggests a grim compromise: she will marry the first man to beat her in a race, but everyone she defeats must die. All the while, Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite, Eros, and Zeus himself watch–and interfere–from on high.

Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high! Did you know that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? Yes, these women and many more marched alongside soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Author Stephanie Ford's thorough research provides a compelling collection of stories showcasing remarkable women from both sides of the conflict. Alongside the biographies of these amazing women are Ford's expressive and authentic drawings and a selection of period photographs and fascinating factoids. These details beautifully capture the stories of these brave women in this inspiring and informative middle reader.

+Bonus! All the information inside Beginning in 1917 with the release of Dekobo Shingacho-Meian no Shippai, anime has continued to grow as a popular stylized art form with some films in this genre grossing over 200 million dollars! Successful shows in this genre have achieved even higher earnings, reaching grosses into the billions. Like any other art form, learning to draw anime takes time and practice, but thankfully there are distinct characteristics seen in anime drawings that are easy to master and will be explained in this book. So, by following the guided steps provided, you should be well on your way to mastering the art of anime! About this book:- Front faces- ¾ Faces- Sitting Guys- Static Poses- Moving Poses- Dynamic Poses

Elizabeth is the beautiful, hard-headed princess of Gasma. Her life is perfect, or so she thinks. She has an arranged marriage to Prince Henry, the cruel leader of a neighboring country. Elizabeth relies on the help of a mysterious masked man to escape her loveless marriage. Will Elizabeth ever be free from Henry, or will she be doomed to an eternity with him

Quarterfinalist in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award contest 2011 for Young Adult Fiction ________________________________________ Andrian Kieran was following in his equestrian father’s Olympic-size footsteps until a tragic accident kills his horse and shatters his confidence. When Andrian’s dad accepts a job as horse trainer at a dressage farm in Illinois, Andrian and an ill-tempered stallion move with him. Andrian’s plan is simply to finish high school, move on to college, forget all about riding and horse shows—but fate intervenes when Kori Mankato, the farm owner’s daughter, asks Andrian to help her train to be a Three-Day Event rider. Eventing and romance are not what Andrian’s looking for, but as he trains Kori for her first event their mutual love of horses brings them closer—until the fateful day when Andrian is forced to face his deepest fears and move toward his own destiny.

Hermes—also known as Mercury, Wayfinder, and Prince of Thieves—has many talents. Wearing his famed winged sandals, he does the bidding of his father Zeus, leads the dead down to Hades, and practices his favorite arts of trickery and theft. He also sees the future, travels invisibly, loves jokes, and abhors violence. And he’s an entertaining and ideal narrator on a fast-paced journey through ancient Greek mythology—from Medusa’s cave to Trojan War battlefields to the mysterious Underworld. Stephanie Spinner brings the famous messenger—and the best-known gods and mortals of mythology—to life with high action and spare, powerful prose.