Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III

A gorgeous oversized hardcover collecting Kingdom Hearts art and trivia, leading up to the events of the most current entry in the beloved saga! Enter the magical worlds of Disney as featured in the hit game series! This tome meticulously showcases each of Kingdom Hearts' unique worlds, characters, and equipment, encompassing all the games predating Kingdom Hearts III. Explore character profiles from icons like King Mickey and Goofy, to modern favorites like Tron or Captain Jack Sparrow. Study detailed summaries of each games story, along with rare concept designs and storyboards! No stone is left unturned in this grand overview, which includes content from: Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Coded Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ Dark Horse Books, Square Enix, and Disney present Kingdom Hearts Ultimania: The Story Before Kingdom Hearts III. This original English translation of the Japanese fan favorite reference guide is sure to capture the imaginations of Disney fans and gamers everywhere!

"First published in Japan in 202 by Square Enix Co., Ltd."--Copyright page.

"Experience the intriguing evolution of pixel art from the Final Fantasy's series! Containing detailed sprite sheets that showcase the pixel composition of Final Fantasy's beloved characters, maps of Final Fantasy's most popular highlighting tools used by the developers, and a special interview with Kazuko Shibuya, the character pixel artist for the Final Fantasy series, FF Dot is a one of a kind product that immerses readers into an iconic aspect of the Final Fantasy experience"--

On the Destiny Islands, three children--Sora, Riku, and Kairi--are living out their peaceful, carefree lives while yearning for whatever lies beyond the great ocean. But one night, an unexpected disaster takes place, and the three are torn from each other and their island home. Meanwhile, at Disney Castle, Donald Duck and the other castle residents are in an uproar upon discovering King Mickey has suddenly gone missing. When fate brings them together, Sora, Donald, and Goofy set out on a grand Disney adventure to find their friends!

After a terrible storm shatters the peace of his tropical island home, a young boy named Sora is set adrift from his world and his friends, Riku and Kairi. Meanwhile, Disney Castle is in an uproar when it is discovered that King Mickey has gone missing, leaving it up to Court Wizard Donald and Captain Goofy to find him! When Sora, in search of his friends, and Donald and Goofy, in search of their king, cross paths, their fateful encounter will change the destiny of the universe forever!

A guide to some of the most important characters in the Kingdom Hearts series. Includes fold-out poster!

"The first official art book of Square Enix's hit Mana video game series, The Art of Mana collects more than twenty-five years' worth of memories with over 200 pages featuring more than 400 illustrations from the original creative team along with detailed explorations of every character, original sketches, world designs, and much more."--Provided by publisher"-- ]c Provided by publisher.

"Explore the intricate secrets, strategies, environments, characters, and weapons of NeiR: Automata! Full of concept art, short stories, and more! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present this adaptation of the original Japanese volume, officially offered in English for the first time!"--

A unique collection of Winnie the Pooh comic strips originally published in the Sunday newspaper from 1966 to 1986. Spend your days with everyone's favorite honey-loving teddy bear, Winnie the Pooh, in a series of fun, light-hearted comic stories. Follow along with Pooh through the Hundred Acre Wood in a variety of situations sure to have you smile, laugh, and fill you with delight. Share in candid conversations between Christopher Robin and Pooh, go on an adventure with Piglet, get into some mischief with Tigger, and don't forget to check in on Eeyore. Based on the classic character of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne, this collection of vintage comic strips revives the timeless stories of humor, friendship, and heart, showcasing why Winnie the Pooh has become one of the most cherished characters of all time. Collects all of the Winnie the Pooh Sunday newspaper strips from 1966 to 1986.

Master Square Enix's critically acclaimed RPG Octopath Traveler with this comprehensive guide! Explore every corner of Orsterra with the help of this complete guide which includes insight and explanation of the main narrative as well as boss strategies for each of the games' eight protagonists! Dive deeper with detailed environment maps, subquest information, and beautiful illustrations that fully realize Octopath Traveler's HD-2D graphics with exclusive explanations and commentary from the development team. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume, offered in English for the first time! Whether you're a first-time player or looking to take your game to one hundred percent completion, this guide book is not to be missed!

A full-color, lavishly illustrated introduction to the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake, presenting information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more! With its captivating characters, striking visual design, and intense gameplay, Final Fantasy VII set a new standard for the RPG genre and became one of the top video game releases of all time. Now, with Final Fantasy VII Remake, players return to Midgar in a stunning new rendition of a timeless classic. This World Preview volume offers both new players and longtime fans essential information on characters, settings, gameplay, and more, as well as introductory comments from producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Tetsuya Nomura.

After losing his strength in the Mark of Mastery exam, Sora sets out on another quest with Donald and Goofy to find the power of waking before the final clash with Master Xehanort. Meanwhile, Riku journeys into the realm of darkness to find Aqua, beginning the search for the rest of the seven guardians of light, and Kairi and Lea continue their training. The final chapter of the Dark Seeker Saga is about to begin!

Acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III reveals the shocking origin of one of comics' most prominent lesbian characters, collected for the first time ever in one epic omnibus hardcover edition! Determined to continue serving others after her military career was cut short by bigotry, Kate Kane has taken up the identity of Batwoman, leading a one-woman war on Gotham City's evil underbelly. Who or what is stealing children from the barrio, and for what vile purpose? How will Kate handle unsettling revelations about her father, Colonel Jacob Kane? And why is a certain government agency suddenly taking an interest in her? J.H. Williams III's extensive work on Batwoman saw him play both writer and illustrator. Joined by frequent collaborators Greg Rucka and W. Haden Blackman, Batwoman Omnibus by J.H. Williams III collects his visually stunning work in its entirety. Collects Detective Comics #854-863, Batwoman #0 (New 52), Batwoman #0-24, and Batwoman Annual #1.

Featuring the works of video game artist extraordinaire Takehito Harada, lead character designer of the hit Disgaea RPG series! Takehito Harada Art Works covers the artist's work on all four Disgaea titles, as well as Prinny 1 & 2, Makai Kingdom, and Phantom Brave. Inside you'll find game covers, rare promotional art, rough layouts, creator commentary, and a detailed look at Takehito Harada's creative process.

"Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present a faithful localization of the original Japanese volume of the same name, offered in English for the first time! Explore the world of NieR: Automata through maps, character biographies, short stories, concept art, commentary, and more! Whether locked in open combat, zipping through the air on a flying mech, or bonding with nature through the indigenous fauna, NeiR: Automata captivated players through a genre-bending blend of action and adventure. Now, journey through this unique and ruined world, discovering its each and every intricacy with the NieR: Automata World Guide!"--Publisher's description.

The Kingdom of the Talking Trees survives on the hearts of its rulers. This magical burden has been shared by the reigning king and queen for as long as anyone can remember. When King Dale is fatally wounded, the future of the Kingdom is pushed to the brink of destruction. Can Queen Libby do the impossible and regrow her heart to stay alive and keep her kingdom safe? The dutiful widowed Queen sets out with her loyal knights and advisors to defend her people. But even with their help, will she be strong enough to save her kingdom and herself amidst the devastating loss of her husband?

Award-winning screenwriter GARY WHITTA (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Book Of Eli) teams with celebrated artist DARICK ROBERTSON (Transmetropolitan, HAPPY!, The Boys) for a new take on a literary classicÑwith a futuristic twist. OLIVER re-imagines Charles DickensÕ most famous orphan as a post-apocalyptic superhero fighting to liberate a war-ravaged England while searching for the truth about his own mysterious origins. ÒGARY WHITTA slips effortlessly from movies into comics with a terrific story and career-best art from DARICK ROBERTSON.Ó ÑMARK MILLAR

After Lawrence Miller's son Val's tragic death from a drug overdose, he cannot shake the sense that his son's soul is lost and wandering between heaven and earth. Grieving and disturbed, he commits suicide, pursuing his son into the afterlife and begins a campaign of retribution against those responsible for the drugs that killed Val.

Shiro Amano: The Artwork of Kingdom Hearts contains over 100 color images from the manga adaptation of the popular video game franchise.

In the Second Edition of Scientific Writing for Psychology, veteran teacher, editor and author, Robert V. Kail provides straightforward strategies along with hands-on exercises for effective scientific writing in a series of seven lessons. Kail shares an abundance of writing wisdom with "tools of the trade"—heuristics, tips, and strategies—used by expert authors to produce writing that is clear, concise, cohesive, and compelling. The exercises included throughout each extensively class-tested lesson allow students to practice and ultimately master their scientific writing skills.