Ako's get-together with friends from high school comes to an uncomfortable end when Asuka, a former member of their group, announces on television that she was bullied in school. Looking back on one of her last conversations with Asuka, Ako wonders if her life truly means anything…

Sketchy People is a comic by Portland cartoonist, Jack Kent. Jack draws who he sees exactly how he sees them. The weird, the obtuse, the sketchy! Welcome to Sketchy People, you could be next!

Sketchy People is a comic by Portland cartoonist, Jack Kent. Jack draws who he sees exactly how he sees them. The weird, the obtuse, the sketchy! Welcome to Sketchy People, you could be next!

The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and how it is being practiced today. With profiles of leading practitioners and discussions of the benefits of working in this art form, this inspiring book shows how one can participate and experience this creative outlet through modern-day social networks and online activity. You'll find more than 600 beautiful, contemporary illustrations, as well as artists' profiles and extended captions where these urban sketchers share their stories, how they work, sketching tips, and the tools behind each drawing. With sketches and observations from more than 50 cities in more than 30 countries, TheArt of UrbanSketching offers a visually arresting, storytelling take on urban life from different cultures and artistic styles, as well as insight into various drawing techniques and mediums.

SKETCHY THINGS - The Art of Frank Dietz is a compilation of nearly two decades of classic monster caricatures and fine art from the award-winning artist Frank Dietz. A lifelong fan of horror, sci-fi and fantasy films and television, the former Disney Animation artist brings his own sly take to the monsters we all remember watching as kids. With a foreword by THE WALKING DEAD executive producer Greg Nicotero and an introduction by comedian Dana Gould, the book pays tribute to the characters and actors that defined the monster genre since the silent films of the 1920's. There's something for every classic horror fan here, rendered in pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and oils. Be prepared to smile at all the familiar creatures that made us cringe with delightful terror!

Kerby Rosanes, expert in black ink sketches, has reproduced his sketchbook and has loaded it with tips, techniques and inspiration for artists to enjoy.

Culture is the key to a successful change initiative. Organizations announce changes every day and expect, or at least hope, that people will react positively to them. The success, however, has everything to do with how leaders manage the transition. Trust in Transition breaks down the entire change process—from the initial idea to the execution phases—identifying leverage points along the way that have a profound impact on the outcomes. Bob Whipple simplifies the issues, explaining that at its core, successful transitions happen because of positive human interaction. The concepts and techniques in this book will help you successfully merge two groups into a single functional unit using successful creative solutions. This book: presents a two-sided model contrasting the mechanical and cultural sides of a change effort teaches you how to create and maintain trust during change gives a clear view of the pitfalls and what to avoid discusses antidotes for each issue presented and how to make reorganization efforts more effective walks through a recovery process to help your people recover equilibrium.