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House of Night: Book 1
Marked
by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Enter the dark, magical world of the House of Night, a world very much like our own, except here vampyres have always existed. Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird has just been Marked as a fledgling vampyre and joins the House of Night, a school where she will train to become an adult vampyre. That is, if she makes it through the Change, and not all of those who are Marked do. It sucks to begin a new life, especially... (more)
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House of Night: Book 2
Betrayed
by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all... (more)
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Marked: Book 1
Eve of Darkness
by S. J. Day
Cursed by God, hunted by demons, desired by Cain and Abel... All in a day's work. For Evangeline Hollis, a long ago fling with a bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks just became a disaster of biblical proportions. One night with a leather-clad man of mystery has led to a divine punishment: the Mark of Cain. Thrust into a world where sinners are drafted into service to kill demons, Eve's learning curve... (more)
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House of Night: Book 6
Tempted
by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
So...you'd think after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark's life, biting Heath, getting a headache from Erik, and almost dying, Zoey Redbird would catch a break. Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training and her gang. Juggling three guys is anything but a stress reliever, especially when one of them is a sexy Warrior who is so... (more)
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Marked: Book 2
Eve of Destruction
by S. J. Day
When you're learning to hunt demons, homework can be hell... Class is in, but Evangeline Hollis is far from being the star pupil. She's struggling to get through the required training to be a full-fledged Mark -- one of thousands of sinners forced to hunt demons for God. When her class goes on a week-long field trip to an abandoned military base, passing the course suddenly isn't just a matter of pride... it's... (more)
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Marked: Book 3
Eve of Chaos
by S. J. Day
How do you tell Satan that you ran over his hellhound? Evangeline Hollis has no idea and she doesn't want to find out. Living with the Mark of Cain -- and the two sexy brothers who come with it -- is trouble enough. She doesn't need to borrow more. Too bad Satan is too pissed to oblige her. Incensed at the loss of his pet, Satan has put a bounty on Eve's head, and Hell's denizens are converging en masse. The... (more)
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922 Decorative Vector Ornaments CD-ROM and Book (Electronic Clip Art)
Unlike pixel-based digital images that often distort, Vector graphics can be enlarged to any size without the loss of clarity or quality. This collection features 922 versatile Vector-based borders, cartouches, scrolls, and spot illustrations. Sources for these unusual, attractive graphics include Greek vases, Byzantine mosaics, German wood carvings and ironwork, and Persian tiles.
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The Book of Inkscape
The Definitive Guide to the Free Graphics Editor
by Dmitry Kirsanov
Inkscape is a powerful, free, cross-platform, vector-based drawing tool similar to Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. The Book of Inkscape , written by Inkscape developer and graphic designer Dmitry Kirsanov, is an in-depth guide to Inkscape, offering comprehensive coverage and creative advice on Inkscape's many capabilities. Kirsanov draws on his experience using Inkscape for design and illustration as well as his... (more)
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60 Great WPA Posters Platinum DVD and Book (Electronic Clip Art)
These vivid WPA poster images, dating from 1935 to 1943, promote public health, travel, and civic activities. Featured artists include Erik Hans Krause, Richard Halls, Jerome Henry Roth, Robert M. Jones, and Katherine Milhous. Reflecting an often-overlooked historical era in socially revolutionary design, the graphics can be printed out at poster size and played as a slideshow on a computer or TV.
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Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off
by Richard Stim Attorney
If you plan to use any copyrighted material for your own purposes, you need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If you don't, you could find yourself slapped with a lawsuit. Getting Permission tackles the permissions process head on. It shines the light on whom to ask for permission, as well as when -- and how much to expect -- to pay for permission. Comprehensive and easy to read, the... (more)
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Frames & borders
by Alan Weller
These 300 frames and borders come in a remarkable array of shapes and styles, including Art Nouveau, Victorian, and Arts and Crafts. Use them to frame messages and pictures, and add a polished, decorative touch to any project. Four for each image: EPS and SVG vectors, and JPEG and PNG bitmapped versions.
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Soul Guardians: Book 1
Marked
by Kim Richardson
Sixteen year-old Kara Nightingale’s ordinary life is suddenly turned upside-down when she dies in a freak accident, and she wakes up in a strange new world with a new career—as a rookie for the Guardian Angel Legion. Kara hurtles towards dangerous missions with the help of her Petty Officer and friend, David. But when she discovers a Mark on her leg, the entire Legion accuses her of being a Demon spy. Angels are... (more)
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Flourish. Banner. Frame.: 615 Ornaments and Motifs for Design and Illustration
by Von Glitschka
A great resource for creatives who need to use ornaments and motifs, but can't devote hundreds of hours to developing them, "Flourish Banner Frame" is an amazing library that contains over 600 original vector images equally useful for personal or professional projects. With real-life examples from ten artists, the reader see how top designers and illustrators use the ornaments in various projects. The DVD contains... (more)
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Dover Digital Design Source #7: Art Deco Designs, Motifs and Alphabets (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
by Clip Art
An enduringly popular style of the '20s and '30s, Art Deco combines bold images and geometric patterns in elegant, decorative, and sophisticated designs. This eclectic CD-ROM set features nearly 1,200 illustrations and Art Deco alphabets inspired by architecture, jewelry, stained glass, and other geometric forms from the period.
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East Meets West Art Deco Motifs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
by Clip Art
Originally published in Tokyo in 1939, more than 370 advertising cuts combine a distinctly Japanese aesthetic with the Western Art Deco style popular at the time. People, landscapes, animals, flowers, and food are rendered in full color in a variety of techniques, including lithography and machine-printed woodcuts. Reproduced from a rare portfolio.
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Christmas Vector Motifs (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
by Clip Art
Santas, candy canes, snowflakes, and other traditional motifs fill this highly versatile compilation of 300 holiday images. These secular designs capture the distinctive styles of the mid 20th century, the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and other historic periods. Each vector graphic comes in EPS, SVG, JPEG, and PNG formats.
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Barbier Fashion Postcards (Dover Postcards)
by Dover, Postcards
One of the great French fashion illustrators of the early 20th century, George Barbier created these images of haute couture for the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes. Twelve color postcards of styles from the 1912-14 seasons feature whimsical portraits of ladies in furs, evening clothes, and other finery.
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Flowers (Pictura)
by Dover, Dover Clip Art Editors, Dover Pictura
Bursting with superior botanical illustrations, this gorgeous collection features more than 200 blossoms and bouquets, hand-picked from the rarest sources. Glorious full-color images — carefully selected and meticulously reproduced from hard-to-find publications — provide a rich resource that spans many periods and styles.
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House of Night: Book 3
Chosen
by P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
Dark forces are at work at the House of Night and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. So begins the gripping third installment of this “highly addictive series” (Romantic Times), in which Zoey’s mettle will be tested like never before. Not... (more)
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Bookplate Designs CD-ROM and Book
by Carol Belanger Grafton
Illuminates over 320 of the craft's examples. This title presents a variety of black-and-white designs that embrace a multitude of styles: woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, and typography.