Books published by Andrews McMeel Publishing

"Dina Demille runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town... but her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn thinks for itself, and is a lodging for otherworldly visitors. The only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can't leave the grounds because she's responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight. Now something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt at night. To keep her neighbors and guests safe, Dina has to juggle dealing with annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans-- an alpha-strain werewolf -- and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland."--Publisher description.

Peter Fox never met a pizza he couldn't devour in 30 seconds flat. His younger brother Jason never met a pizza he couldn't incorporate into a complex physics equation about centrifugal force. Their sister, Paige, just wishes her brothers weren't so annoying. Together with parents Andy and Roger, the Fox Family siblings navigate the nuances of remote learning, assembling gravity-defying ice cream cones, and trying not to humiliate their father in chess. Family pet iguana, Quincy, even gets in on the action in a brief stint as a TikTok star. So bust out your Rubix cube, fire up your Dungeons and Dragons strategy videos, don your Star Wars costumes, and get ready to celebrate your inner dweeb with this brand-new collection of FoxTrot Sunday comics.

"For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's job is on the line, Nate even takes on the all-powerful school board. But when a challenger threatens Nate's status as the owner of P.S. 38's filthiest locker, our hero may have met his match. Can he win the slob-off and bury Kyle under the ash heap of history? In this brand-new collection of comics, Nate is definitely NOT messing around"--

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ A USA TODAY BESTSELLERLike a graphic novel version of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this thrilling collection of original horror tales is packed with urban legends, terrifying twists, and delightfully haunted stories by one of the biggest stars in webcomics. Each story will make you scream for more!

Some good things must come to an end, for new things to begin. Poet Alicia Cook explores this grievous emotion in her latest and final mixtape collection, The Music Was Just Getting Good. Alicia Cook is back with the highly anticipated final tracklist in her poetry collection of mixtapes, The Music Was Just Getting Good. Following in the footsteps of her first two installments, Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately (2016) and Sorry I Haven't Texted You Back (2020), Cook is closing out her trilogy with a poignant and all too relatable look at the ebbs and flows of life. And why, even during our most difficult seasons, a better day can appear just around the corner. Spread across 184 tracks (92 poems and 92 blackout poems), each paired with an accompanying song, Cook returns to her evergreen themes of mental health, hope, and recovery, and reminds readers that grief is not reserved solely for death. We may grieve who we used to be, moments that never came to pass, physical places, and, of course, people; people who've died, but also those who left, and those we had to leave behind. A stunning closing number in a timely and necessary collection of work, The Music Was Just Getting Good is the balm your soul has been waiting for.

For those looking to introduce RPGs to young players, Scales & Tales offers simple rules, easy instructions, and fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. With a breakdown of different heroes and creatures, an easy adventure full of silly creatures, and fun games and puzzles to play together, this book offers hours of fun without overwhelming young readers with game mechanics. Scales & Tales is a rule book, an easy instruction manual, and an activity book all in one! With clear and concise language, along with adorable illustrations, this book serves as the perfect introduction to role-playing games for kids and parents alike. Everything a new player would need to start a tabletop role-playing game: imagination starters, heroes, drawing games, monsters, epic quests, and more! Scales & Tales contains ways of augmenting your traditional "End-Boss Combat" with fun drawing games and party puzzles. Games like: Telephone, Blind drawing, and Pictionary-like games. With fun illustrations, clear instructions, and kid-friendly games to "slay" the enemy, this book will bring in players of all ages for hours of fun.

"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.

"A job is a job,and a job must be done. But taking care of yourself is job number one." From the creators of popular web comic War and Peas, this book of short stories told in verse offers a whimsical view of employment, commiseration about the creative process, and a gentle reminder to reassess our work-life balance. Filled with stories of self-care, heartache, and finding that elusive perfect email signature, Once Upon a Workday is the perfect companion for artists, creative professionals, and anyone who could use a dose of laughter and inspiratio

Collection of MUTTS comic strips from the year McDonnell took a sabbatical; includes "new treats" and "old treats".

Experience a cosmic love story like no other, told through a collection of stunning poetry and enchanting imagery. Eclipse, a collection of poetry and art from Wilder, illustrates a magical journey of love between the sun and moon. Readers will experience firsthand the dichotomy of night and day, light and dark, presence and absence, and how one doesn't exist without the other. Separated into three parts--"Stars," "Between," and "You & Me,"--Eclipse dives into the abundant emotions someone experiences only when in the throes of passion.

"SK Williams dives back into their past with Before You Know It, a collection of poetry made up of two stories told in tandem, recalling the ages of 18 to 28, when the world laid waiting at their fingertips and the pressure of figuring everything out was never too far away. Featuring four chapters, divided into two parts each- "In the Beginning," "Uncharted Water," "Beneath the Storm," and "At the End" -this collection compares two peoples' life experiences to one another and sees how similar we all really are. Through this book, Williams explores themes of youth, uncertainty, ambition, anxiety, depression, powerlessness, isolation, and body image. At moments nostalgic, freeing, and youthful, and other times pushed down beneath the mounting pressure and responsibility of young adulthood, these two perspectives ask us to take a moment to appreciate how far we've come and to trust where life will take us"--

The Universe is speaking. Are you listening? Do you know how to?   This deck will teach you how to not only hear the universe, but to connect with it, and to recognize the voices of your ancestors as they guide you to new levels of clarity, insight, and evolution. Get the most out of this experience by using this journal in tandem with the Elemental Alchemist Guide Journal.

An elegant hardcover collector's edition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the bestselling Love & Misadventure. This gorgeous gift book features a special foreword by Lang Leav and highly personal annotations interspersed throughout. Also included are newly colored artworks and a ribbon marker. Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully conceived, this updated version of Love & Misadventure will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the highly relatable themes of love--from the initial butterflies, through to the soaring heights, and the devastating plunge. And, in the end, the message is one of hope. The journey from love to heartbreak to finding love again is personal yet universal. Lang Leav's evocative poetry speaks to the soul of anyone who has travelled along this path. Capturing the naivety, excitement, and pure joy of finding that special someone, and the mind-numbing despair when a relationship suddenly comes to an end. Leav has an unnerving ability to see deep inside the hearts and minds of her readers. Her talent for translating complex emotions with astonishing simplicity has won her a cult following of devoted modern poetry fans from all over the world. Lang Leav is an internationally bestselling poet, novelist and artist. Lang's words of love, loss, and self-empowerment have inspired millions across the globe to seek their own voice through the healing power of poetry. Love & Misadventure was her first poetry collection.

Enjoy the adventures in the 4-book hit graphic novel series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel.

"The first set of books collecting Bill Watterson's timeless Calvin and Hobbes comics in a compact, portable format designed to introduce the timeless adventures of a boy and his stuffed tiger to a new generation of readers. Featuring nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in November 1985 through March 1987, this is the first set in a series of seven. Calvin and Hobbes is unquestionably one of the most popular comic strips of all time. The imaginative world of a boy and his real-only-to-him tiger first appeared in 1985 and could be read in more than 2,400 newspapers when Bill Watterson retired on January 1, 1996. This compact, portable new format is designed to introduce the timeless adventures of Calvin and Hobbes to a new generation of readers, and will fit easily into backpacks as well as on the collector's shelf. Featuring archival slipcase and cover art selected by the author, The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium pays tribute to the strip's origin in newspapers while appealing to both new and existing fans of Calvin and Hobbes. This set is composed of two paperback books, including nearly 500 comics from the strip's debut in Nov. 1985 through March 1987."--

"For years, Wallace and his friend Spud have dreamed of sharpening the giant pencil known as "Big Betty." With their teacher, Mrs. Macintosh, getting a new sharpener, this dream may finally come true--but not without some perilous twists and turns. Among many other adventures, Wallace and friends explore the caves of Snug Harbor in search of sea monsters, make a fort in a cornfield, and try to evade the school's ban on pizza delivery during class."--Publisher.

Everyone's favorite beagle is the star player in this fun, action-packed collection of classic Peanuts comics selected especially for young readers. Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and friends as they entertain and delight both on and off the field.

Gods, demigods, and true romance? Office Gods, based on the hit webcomic, is an addictive rom-com set in the corporate HQ of the Olympians themselves!

Beautiful Sad Eyes, Weary Waiting for Love is a two-book collection from bestselling poets r.h. Sin and Robert M. Drake that explores the duality of the heart to cling to darkness while fighting to feel the light.

From classroom crushes and sibling squabbles to ill-advised bike stunts and pro wrestling capers, best friends Miles and Kevin are back for more adventures in this exciting collection of Crabgrass comics by Tauhid Bondia.

The 10-year anniversary edition of the groundbreaking and award-winning The Back in the Swing Cookbook answers the number-one question on every cancer survivor's mind: "How do I safely and smartly get back in the swing of life every day after experiencing breast cancer?"

Based on the hit webcomic, Unfamiliar Volume 2 continues the exciting witchy adventures of Planchette and her new friends, Pinyon, Sun, and Babs.

The Animal Rescue Friends gang is back with ten sweet tales about their furry, feathered, and flying friends!

Squishmallows (TM) are here to fill your heart with love and affection. This entertaining book is filled with quick, encouraging doses of positivity, love, and the happy warmth of a Squishmallow hug.

Featuring the entire run of Zits comics from 2021, this treasury by award-winning duo Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman is the perfect source of laughter for the restless, hungry, hilarious teenager in all of us.