Part of the What Do I Do Now?" series, Neuroimmunology uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the examination, investigation, and management of central and peripheral demyelinating diseases, vasculitis, and other immune system related neurological disorders. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. For this new edition, all cases and references have been updated and new cases have been added, including POEMS, CASPR2 Antibody Syndrome, Isaac's Syndrome, Histiocytosis, and Churg-Strauss. Neuroimmunology is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult patients. The volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"
They call me Sour. The opposite of sweet. Shanking, stabbing, steaming, robbing, I did it all, rolling with the Man Dem. I did it because I was bad. I did it because I had heart. And the reason I reckon I got away with it for so long? Because I was a girl. SOUR is the true story of a former Brixton gang girl, drug dealer and full-time criminal. A member of the Younger 28s, a notorious gang that terrorised the postcodes around Brixton in the 90s, Sour escapes a troubled family life to immerse herself in the street life of likking and linking. She never leaves her house without a knife. At the age of fifteen, she stabs an innocent man in the street, earning her unrivalled respect and ‘Top-Dog’ status amongst her crew. She believes she is invincible. But the consequences of her actions are soon to catch up with her. Waking for the second time in two weeks in a hospital bed, to the news that she is pregnant, she realises it’s time to turn her life around. Motherhood will be a rude awakening, but it may also be her saving grace. Told with raw emotions and ferocious honesty, this is the real, on-the-record, story of one woman’s descent down the rabbit hole of gangland, and her efforts, as a daughter, mother and girlfriend, to claw herself out.
Delve into one hundred key artifacts that encapsulate the Marvel Cinematic Universe in all its multifaceted magnificence. Explore Marvel Studios' prop archives and discover the compelling stories of iconic items such as Iron Man's Mark I Armor, Ant-Man's cybernetic helmet, and Captain America's vibranium shield - as well as lesser-known but highly intriguing objects from the MCU. Explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe through its iconic props and objects: Official full-color photography and images for each object, with an accompanying essay that profiles its significance.Go behind the scenes of your favorite MCU films and uncover the significance of Doctor Strange's Cloak of Levitation, Thor's hammer Mjolnir, and much more.Perfect for MCU and Marvel Comics fans aged 12 and up.Marvel Studios 100 Objects takes fans deeper into the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe, with full-color images that illustrate every entry in striking detail. With in-world insights into crucial events and characters' lives accompanying each entry, this book will captivate MCU fans old and new. (c) 2024 MARVEL
DreamWorks Animation brings legendary Dragon Warrior Po back to the big screen for his next epic adventure as he fulfills his destiny and finds a successor to inherit his title. The Art of Kung Fu Panda 4 takes readers behind the scenes of the studio’s latest installment, presenting hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, and filmmakers who brought this story to life. Featuring a foreword by James Hong, this insider’s guide offers insights into the creative process and celebrates everyone’s favorite kung fu master. This beautiful coffee table book is a gift to animation fans.
In Disney's Planes and Planes: Fire and Rescue, the big-hearted crop duster Dusty Crophopper is full of dreams. In the first film, he overcomes his fear of heights to win the Wings Around The Globe Rally. In the second, Dusty learns his damaged engine will keep him from racing, but he finds the true hero within himself working alongside firefighting aircraft on a courageous wildfire air attack team. The Art of Planes explores the beautiful concept art that went into the development of these two inspiring stories, including colourscripts, storyboards, character studies, sculpts, background art and more. Insider insights from the films' artists and filmmakers, a preface by directors Bobs Gannaway and Klay Hall and a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter offer an invaluable and fascinating glimpse into the creative thinking involved in the making of these companion films.
This official illustrated tie-in book showcases more than 350 spectacular images from the DreamWorks Animation feature film, How to Train Your Dragon, based on Cressida Cowell's popular children's book.How to Train Your Dragon is the story of a scrawny teenaged Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, who lives on the island of Berk in the North Sea. Hiccup is a member of a Viking tribe and wants to make his father, the chief, proud of him. Entering dragon training, Hiccup has a chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But then, in a world where Dragons and Vikings do not coexist peacefully, Hiccup encounters and ultimately befriends an injured dragon, at which point his world is turned upside down.The Art of How to Train Your Dragon is a giftable, spectacularly designed, full-color insider's guide to the creative process that went into turning Cressida Cowell's popular book into a feature-length, animated film. Featuring more than 350 pieces of development artwork, including early character designs, story sketches, and concept paintings never before released by the studio, the book provides an in-depth look at the process involved in bringing mythical Dragon and Viking worlds to life.
Experience the thrill and adventure of extreme sports like never before Designed for readers age 12 and up, this nonfiction action sports series examines adrenaline-pumping disciplines such as BASE jumping, big wave surfing, cave diving, and the world of full-contact mixed martial arts. The origins, growth, controversies, and star athletes of each sport are profiled. Could you scale a sheer cliff? Picture the rock beneath your fingertips. The air thinning as you ascend higher and higher. Then, with no ropes to catch you, each move becomes critical. Free solo climbing is an exhilarating test of skill and nerve, offering unique thrills, challenges, and risks. High school readers get detailed knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to succeed at this extreme sport. Action-packed photography and dynamic sidebars make for engrossing reading. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and suggested resources.
Go behind-the-scenes of the animated mega-sequel with this tome of production artwork, including character designs and environments. After reuniting with his long-lost father, Po continues his "legendary adventures of awesomeness". He must train a village of clumsy pandas to help him defeat the villainous Kai, while also facing a supernatural threat.
Embargoed to 30th March 2017The Art of Smurfs presents hundreds of storyboards, character design, and location concept pieces.With a foreword by Veronique Culliford, daughter of Pierrot "Peyo" Culliford, this insider's guide celebrates her father's cherished Smurfs and provides a glimpse into the creative process that turned his popular comics into a feature-length, animated film.In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 picks up where Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs left off. When inventor Flint Lockwood discovers that his most infamous machine - the FLDSMDFR - is still operating and is now creating giant mutant food beasts that threaten to destroy civilization, he knows he's the only one who can stop it. With the fate of humanity in his hands, Flint and his friends must embark on a dangerously delicious mission battling hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees, apple pie-thons, double bacon cheespiders and other food creatures to save the world . . . again! The Art of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 celebrates the artistic collaboration of artists to create a fascinating movie that is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.
Based on the classic Smurfs comic books by Belgian artist Peyo, the beloved blue creatures come to life in Sony Pictures Animation's action-packed animated story of a young Smurf's search for the legendary Smurf Village, and her true purpose. Smurfette (Demi Lovato), sets out on her grand adventure accompanied by her brothers, Brainy (Danny Pudi), Hefty (Joe Manganiello), and Clumsy (Jack McBrayer), undertaking a wild journey full of danger and discovery. The Art of Smurfs presents hundreds of storyboards, character design, and location concept pieces. With a foreword by Veronique Culliford, daughter of Pierrot "Peyo" Culliford, this insider's guide celebrates her father's cherished Smurfs and provides a glimpse into the creative process that turned his popular comics into a feature-length, animated film.
This beautiful collection explores the creative spark behind some of animation’s most well-known and beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen personal illustrative and sculptural pieces from world-renowned character designer Nico Marlet The work of Annie Award–winning character designer Nico Marlet spans more than three decades and multiple studios and has left a trail of the most iconic animated characters in the DreamWorks, Disney, Amblimation, and Pixar libraries. Marlet has contributed to such notable films and television projects as Ducktales, Balto, Monsters Inc., Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon (for which he designed the iconic Toothless), among many others. In Boisterous Beasts & Deadly Dragons: The Art of Nico Marlet, his illustrations are entwined with reflections and quotes from well-known directors and studio heads, including Pete Docter, Dean DeBlois, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Bonnie Arnold, that showcase the lasting impact Marlet has left on the animation industry. His never-before-told life story will complement the exclusive look at his personal works in both 2D and 3D mediums, giving readers a deeper appreciation of the well from which Marlet’s creativity springs.
