Books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

"For over two decades Pearls Before Swine has been blowing the whistle on everything from modern technology to current events to human nature. With a rap sheet including several hit book series, a film for Disney+, and incredible world travels, award-winning cartoonist Stephan Pastis continues to get caught red-handed making his audience laugh. Throughout this treasury, Pastis covers all his tracks with commentary on every comic strip, along with photos, behind-the-scenes insights on his creative process, and thoughtful reflections on the last few years. If you're a fan of Pearls Before Swine, keep your nose clean and stick it in this book instead"--

The Sleep Groove is Why We Sleep meets what if?--an accessible, engaging tour of sleep and circadian science from an expert. With a sleep-wonk's attention to detail tempered by approachable graphs and illustrations, this myth-busting guide to sleep is the perfect introduction to how circadian science can demystify your nights and help reset your days. The Sleep Groove introduces readers to the easy-to-understand but often misunderstood concepts and science behind circadian rhythms and how changes in daily habits can greatly improve one's sleep patterns and quality of life. Through conversational writing, humorous analogies, charts, and even comics, this book helps explain the nuances of sleep using the latest in sleep research and technology, delving into sleep-related issues like light sensitivity, jet lag, daylight savings time, napping, and how to establishing rhythmicity in our waking and sleeping routines. This fascinating illustrated guide to all things sleep takes aim at many of our long-held myths surrounding sleep and provides an easy-to-understand guide to what exactly is going on in the third of our lives we spend sleeping, posing questions like: Do we really need eight hours of sleep each night? What happens if you stay awake for 205 hours? Is REM sleep the only kind of sleep that matters? For anyone who has wondered why their sleep is so weird and what they can do about it, this book is the perfect guide to finding your own personal sleep groove.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews comes the fun, action-packed graphic novel adaptation of the fan-favorite Innkeeper Chronicles series! Welcome back to the inn. From the outside, Dina DeMille is the epitome of normal, running a quaint Victorian bed-and-breakfast in Red Deer, Texas. But Dina is...different: her broom is a deadly weapon and her inn is a magical lodging for intergalactic guests. "Normal" is a bit of a stretch. After discovering a pack of alien creatures who have come hunting in her community, Dina joins up with alpha-strain werewolf Sean and cosmic vampire Arland to stop the threat facing her neighbors and her inn.

Follow the White Rabbit down the hole, but be careful where he leads you ... From the award-winning author and illustrator of Neverland and OZ comes his third stunningly designed RPG setting book, in Wonderland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting. Drawing on the books and poems of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by author Lewis Carroll, Andrew's third RPG book offers a dungeon setting and source book that leans into combat. Like his previous books, it will have secrets to explore and social interactions to navigate, but the change in setting and focus will allow it to stand on its own. And, of course, it will all be beautifully illustrated and designed in Andrew's signature style that his fans clamor for.

"The Breaking Cat News crew has never met a cat quite like Goldie before. Street smart, wildlife savvy, and determined to solve the mystery of how her People vanished, Goldie is here to turn life in and out of the studio upside down! Go undercover with Tommy and Beatrix as Goldie gets to the bottom of this case with the help of Lupin's (stolen) tape recorder. It's an exciting adventure for the BCN team with friends old and new! This new full-color collection of BCN comics is sure to please"--

"The internet's favorite googly-eyed feline--@purr.in.ink--wrote a book to send you a little bit of love and a whole lot of joy. As every cat-lover knows, purring is the way a cat shows affection and happiness, and The Book of Purrs is just that! From cover to cover, Portuguese illustrator Luis Coelho's delightful collection of comics--an extension of his popular Instagram@purr.in.ink--is filled with affirmations and encouraging reminders to find joy in making mistakes, chasing lost dreams, and refilling empty food bowls...they are still cats, after all. The Book of Purrs: Everyday Thoughts from Your Feline Friends is the purr-fect gift for the cat lover in your life, and anyone in need of a daily dose of paws-itivity!"--

With heartfelt storytelling and an honest exploration of friendship, the newest collection in the enchanting Phoebe and Her Unicorn series continues to explore the relationship between a vain but enchanting Unicorn and a confident, happy misfit girl. In this exciting new collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics, 10-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn best friend, Marigold, enjoy a series of fantastical adventures. Phoebe goes back in time to meet her father as a kid and makes some surprising discoveries. Marigold reveals that she sometimes puts the world on mute, a power that Phoebe quickly learns is easy to overuse. And at the Unicorn Award Ceremony, the pair launch a campaign to get Marigold the highest honor. It's all part of the unique bond within one of the most memorable friendships in recent comics history.

Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Middle school can be a hot mess--especially for sixth-grader Nate Wright. Whether he's bluffing his way through an oral report about...umm...some random war, peer-reviewing a classmate's story about cats, or writing a book report on a literary gem called The Cheerleader Chronicles, Nate's usually up to his eyeballs in stress. But our hero always finds ways to cope. Like bringing Spitsy to school as an emotional support dog. Or creating a graphic novel to (sort of) complete his math homework. Nate even authors a no-nonsense advice column with a title that says it all: Ask The Genius. So take a tip from P.S. 38's resident renaissance man: When problems start piling up, do what Nate does: REMAIN CALM!

As the planet shifts into a higher consciousness and we begin to choose passion over expectations, the process of journaling, visualizing, and connecting with our higher guidance can give us the clarity that we seek. Follow the Magic: A Workbook to Find Your Purpose is the perfect foundation to start building a life of light and purpose. This beautiful 128-page illustrated workbook from award-winning author and intuitive guide Johanna Wright offers creative guidance to help you develop a practice of self-discovery and free yourself from the blocks holding you back from your divine purpose. Work with this journal and overcome indecision and gain clarity and direction by creating a stronger relationship with your intuitive guidance system and creative power. Follow The Magic has been infused with healing energy and channeled to help you: Transform fearful thoughts into peace through creative practices, Clear old patterns and reconnect you to your true self and intuition, Gain compassion and acceptance for all parts of self, Invoke a deep sense of purpose and clarity, Step into your power with truth and integrity, and Connect you with your higher self and the supportive energies all around you. You'll find a more authentic connection to your true self as you discover a deeper purpose and more meaning, passion, and joy.

"In Jessica Roux's Ornithography, each of 100 entries focuses on one bird species, featuring a full-page color illustration in her detailed, darkly romantic style and the lore behind each bird."--Provided by publisher.

A Heart on Fire Guided Workbook is an interactive journal from Danielle Coke Balfour, the creator of Oh Happy Dani, designed to help readers discover a way of giving back that is tailored to their individual personality and calling. Through a series of inspirational and creative prompts, A Heart on Fire Guided Workbook will help readers from all backgrounds embrace their present purpose, no matter where they are on their good works journey. Author and visionary voice, Danielle Coke Balfour encourages readers to "find their thing" and nurture personal growth via engaging activities that expand their knowledge, exercise their talents, and lead them from overwhelmed stagnation to purpose-fueled progress. Sample focused prompts include ways to: Guide readers through holistic self-assessment to determine who they are and what gives them energy in their day-to-day lives Help readers identify their present purpose Draw out creativity and rejoice in what makes each individual's heart come alive Explore actionable practices where passion and skill intersect Celebrate all the ways an individual can do good work Encourage reflection upon positive experiences and memories Identify negative self-talk, fears, and other roadblocks that hinder forward momentum Thought provoking and deeply meaningful, A Heart on Fire Guided Workbook is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to be a light in the world.

The Tanaka triplets can do magic. The only catch? Their powers must be kept secret. So, obviously, they would never, ever do anything to threaten that . . . right?! This is an illustrated book that combines manga with text. Triplets Hiro, Akira, and Naoki Tanaka love their school and classmates, but they have one big secret they're keeping. They can do magic! They learn from their father, and they have one major rule: No magic without permission, no exceptions. Otherwise, they'll have to leave their normal school with all their friends to study how to do magic "the right way." But sometimes magic feels like the only way to solve a problem! And when they get themselves into all sorts of trouble, it's up to the siblings to fix the spells and clean up any magical messes before their parents or a nosy classmate can catch wind of it. This is the first book in a new series that's about fitting in, finding yourself, and problem-solving.

A brand-new collection of the first three books in the beloved A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Follow the adventures of Runt and Blurp as they face impossible odds to become warriors in their own right!

The Afro Unicorns know they need to BELIEVE in themselves in order to SUCCEED! But when Unique and Divine enroll at a new school called Afronia Academy and meet an artsy student named Dreama, their confidence will be put to the test--​that is, if their teachers don't do it first. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel celebrates Black joy, beauty, and of course, unicorns! Divine and Unique are attending a new magical school called Afronia Academy. It's a very hard school to get into, and Superior Majestic reminds them that they were chosen to attend because they are kind, fair, smart, and believe in themselves. There, the Afro Unicorns meet a student named Dreama. Dreama seems like she's always distracted, but why? Unique and Divine have got to find out! This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. Dreama uses a few words in Spanish, with a pronunciation guide and Spanish language glossary in the back to help kids navigate new text. Dreama is bilingual, and readers will enjoy learning phrases with her. When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji--the unicorn!--was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are. "The brand, created by author Showers, has a cultural resonance that cannot be understated, and young readers will see important aspects of Black beauty and empowerment reflected in the characterization and storytelling of the Afro Unicorns. . . this appealing unicorn book has a significant underpinning of inclusivity." - School Library Journal for Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia (vol. 1)

"Three middle school girls--Misha, June, and Ollie--have already completed writing one book set in the fictional land of Deltovia, but just as they are on the verge of literary stardom, they've got a bigger problem: The school district lines at Lake View Middle School are set to change, meaning their best friends could suddenly be in a different school next year. Meanwhile in their work in progress, a strange laboratory called The Epsilon Facility is holding all kinds of mysterious experiments that could lead to all kinds of danger. While the two stories seem wildly different on the surface, the two worlds are more closely related than it may initially seem. So what can these three friends do to stop the lines and investigate the Epsilon facility? Join Misha, June, and Ollie on their high-stakes writing journey to find out!"--

"Zips and Eeloo are two aliens who think they are experts in all things human, like making hummus. But they aren't exactly the experts they claim to be. Will Zips and Eeloo have hummus after all, or just one big, mushy mess?"--Provided by publisher.

Meet The Moosicians--four ador-a-bull cows who share one dream: winning Amoorica's Next Big Thing. But there's trickery amuck. Will the other bands butcher their chances?

Delight guests with unique drink recipes, clever entertaining tips, and inspiring tricks from TikTok's queen of cocktails. Hannah Chamberlain, the sensational mind behind the popular TikTok account @spiritedla, brings her cocktail knowledge, playful humor, and timeless vintage flair to her debut book, How to Be a Better Drinker. Chapters include: Cocktail Making Essentials How to Be a Better Host How to Be a Better Guest Good Bar Behavior What to Do When You Overdo It Readers will enjoy discovering the best ways to entertain guests while making get togethers both personal and delicious. Recipes for cocktails include: Surprise Par-tea Cider Chai Tequila Toddy Sparkling Lilac Gin Punch Architectural Digestif A little proper host's preparation will have guests sipping their way to a truly ravishing affair! The book also includes contributions from notable influencers: Dani Dazey (HBO's Trixie Motel), Paul Feig (Freaks & Geeks, Bridesmaids, and A Simple Favor) Stacie Flinner (travel and design expert), Jordan Hughes of @highproofpreacher, Elliott Clark of @apartment_bartender, Saeed "Hawk" House of @cocktailsbyhawk, and more!

"Curly, Sweets, and Waffle want to win a music contest. There's 10,000 sprouts on the line--but with stage fry-t, trickery, and a talented line-up, can the Fry Guys prevail?"--

The Archibald Finch saga continues with another thrilling adventure! It's been months since our hero returned from Lemurea, but nothing is back to normal. When Archibald realizes he isn't the only thing that crash-landed at the manor that night, he knows he'll need to return to the dark world he only just left.Archibald is a changed boy. He stands up to bullies and hangs out with the gargoyles that used to scare him. But for all his new toughness, he's also a lost boy who misses his friends in Lemurea. When strange footprints are discovered on the manor grounds, he realizes a piece of that world has followed him home ...Without golems, witches, or magic, Archibald knows there's little to stop what's prowling the London suburbs, which means he'll have to return to Lemurea to seek Faerydae's help.In a new adventure for Archibald, Hailee, Oliver, and Faerydae, two worlds collide--two worlds with more in common than any of the kids could've imagined. A hunt for clues, golems, and Marodors unearths some shocking answers and hard truths as Archibald and his companions embark on yet another daring journey that tests each of them in different ways.