Books published by publisher Sunbelt Publications

Be smart. Stay safe. Listen to your parents! That s the message from Mama and Papa Quail to their covey of chicks. The watch word is BEWARE! There are other lessons to learn as well as Eddie the Elf Owl narrates Monster in the Rocks, a new tale from the southwestern deserts written by Conrad J. Storad and illustrated by Nathaniel Jensen. Published by Bobolink Media and distributed by Sunbelt Publications

Bighorn sheep can leap from ledge to ledge and only need two inches to land. They run fast, swim and have some of the best eyes in the animal kingdom.. Their fights sound like thunder. They live in the mountains and in some of the hottest places in America. All the fun facts about an American West fixture with fun to read rollicking verse and hilarious illustrations are in this book.

Finally, the Boys have a series the Girls love to read! In this fourth installment, Harlowe is surfing in the South Pacific with his little brother, Dodger, when Riverstone calls in a panic from the Omini Prime quadrant. All life on the planet Gazz is about to be wiped out by a lethal gamma ray burst in 11 days. According to Wiz, saving the planet with Millawanda's force field is a slam dunk. The plan was going smoothly until hostile forces dropped out of hyperspace, moments before the deadly rays struck. Battling two forces at once, Millie still saves the planet, but at a cost: her power is sucked dry! Unable to maintain orbit, Millawanda plunges into the planet's ocean. Adding to their peril, Riverstone, Lu and Sizzle have vanished and a second gamma ray burst will hit the planet in 37 days! There is a source of thermo-grym to bring back Millie, but Gazz is a 16th century planet of wind-powered ships and slithering beasts called Traas. In a race against time, Harlowe must borrow and commandeer a pirate ship to find the yellow crystals that will power Millawanda back to life before the crew, his girl, the planet and his own life are lost...

Off in the dry, hot desert, a drought and brushfires have made food hard to find for a group of hungry critters. When clever Coyote wanders along their particular stretch of highway, he doesn't find much hospitality, but he's determined to find a meal - one way or another. With just one flat stone, Coyote thinks he can whip up a tasty pizza. Horned toad is the tart tongued skeptic, but Raccoon, Tortoise, Skunk, Armadillo, Field Mouse, and Jackrabbit are willing to trust Coyote, as long as they get a piece of the pie! Stone Pizza portrays the power of team work and sharing, putting a southwestern twist on the old ''Stone Soup'' fable. Susan K. Mitchell creates one clever but good natured Coyote and a lovable cast of characters willing to risk their last morsels of food for the prospect of a delicious pizza.

Bighorn sheep can leap from ledge to ledge and only need two inches to land. They run fast, swim and have some of the best eyes in the animal kingdom. Their fights sound like thunder. They live in the mountains and in some of the hottest places in America. All the fun facts about an American West fixture with fun to read rollicking verse and hilarious illustrations are in the book.

Native plants provided food, medicine, tools, construction material, articles for clothing or regalia, and materials used for decorative items or for ceremonial purposes. Specialists within each band knew exactly when to harvest plants for their use and how to prepare them. Desert Indians of California and the Southwest had a great variety of plants at their disposal. Learn about these important plants that sustained our desert Indians as you enjoy adding color to the various blooms and fruits as displayed in this book.

This charming, brightly colored book details an exciting adventure of a boy and his animal friends as he talks to God in his own way!Have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? Maybe you think you are too small to pray. No way! You can talk to God anytime in your own special way. You can even talk to Him while you play! "My Prayer" contains vibrant, eye catching illustrations by Nazarina Power that will excite the senses and keep your toddlers and preschoolers engaged. Parents can use this delightfully joyful book to teach their little ones how to connect with God and to show them that they are never too small to pray!

Written by renowned author and 3D artist Kelly L. Murdock Autodesk Maya 2018 Basics Guide is designed to give new users a solid understanding of the fundamental skills needed to create beautiful 3D models and stunning animations with Autodesk Maya. Using clear and easy to follow instructions this book will guide you through learning all the major features of Maya. The text is complemented by video instruction. Each chapter has a corresponding video tutorial that introduces you to the topics and allows you to watch and learn how functions are performed in a way that a text alone cannot do. Autodesk Maya 2018 Basics Guide makes no assumptions about your previous experience with Autodesk Maya. It begins by helping you get comfortable with the user interface and navigating scenes before moving into modeling, texturing, lighting, animating, rendering and more. Additionally, more advanced features such as character rigging, skinning, animating with dynamics and MEL scripting are also introduced. Each chapter begins by examining the concept behind each task, the goal and the necessary features that are involved. Then you go in-depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through the comprehensive, step-by-step lessons, you'll develop the confidence you need to create incredible renderings and animations using Autodesk Maya. Who this book is for This text was created specifically for users with no prior 3D modeling or animation experience. If you want to work in a creative field or are just curious about how 3D animated movies are made this book is the perfect way to get started. Users who are migrating from another 3D application or upgrading from a previous version of Maya will also benefit greatly from this text. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Learning the Maya Interface 2. Controlling the View Panel 3. Working with Objects 4. Drawing and Editing Curves 5. Working with NURBS Surfaces 6. Creating and Editing Polygon Objects 7. Assigning Materials and Textures 8. Adding Paint Effects 9. Using Cameras and Lights 10. Animating with Keyframes 11. Working with Characters 12. Animating with Dynamics 13. Rendering a Scene 14. Using MEL Scripting Glossary Index

Kelsee Lewis has a new school, a prima donna best friend, and one week to write a hit play. Throw in a self-obsessed mom and an absent executive dad, and it's no wonder she has panic attacks - complete with time-warp special effects. When Kelsee meets comic book maven Quinn, she realizes the attacks give her the ability to rewind time. Replaying life seems like the best way to erase mistakes. But will second chances leave Kelsee flailing in the orchestra pit alone?