Jones Patrick Books

In the follow up to his popular figure drawing books, The Anatomy of Style and Figures from Life , comes Drawing from Photos , Patrick’s latest volume of step-by-step drawing techniques. In this volume, Patrick explores the art of drawing from photos and the minefield of unseen problems such as distortion, tangents, and shallow depth. Each step-by-step includes a model posing to refer to as you draw along, recreating a virtual workshop from Patrick’s eye view as he shares his methods, insights and interpretations to produce drawings with style and confidence.For sheer depth of writing and information, no artist, art lover, or student should be without his latest volume on their bookshelves.

Tension escalates in a suburban basketball team when an African American student transfers from an inner-city school, leading to racial conflicts among players and the coach. After an altercation, the coach expels him from the team, igniting anger among his teammates. The story explores themes of racism, teamwork, and the power of social media as a movement emerges to support his return to the court.

Randy compensates for his lack of basketball skills with determination and effort, but his commitment to fairness is put to the test when he uncovers cheating among his teammates. This revelation forces him to confront the ethical dilemmas of competition and integrity, challenging his values in the pursuit of success.

Faced with pressure from his incarcerated father and cousins to join the First Nations Mafia, seventeen-year-old Frankie Skinaway struggles to navigate his identity and choices. Despite his mother's efforts to protect him by enrolling him in an alternative high school, Frankie finds himself at a crossroads, torn between family loyalty and the desire for a different path. The story delves into themes of family, identity, and the challenges of adolescence in a complex environment.

"Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a celebration of Elizabeth Warren, the star senator from Massachusetts and 2020 presidential candidate. All hail Queen Elizabeth! She's a queen" but not a monarch who's spent her life fighting to create a more equal society. Now one of the most recognizable women in politics, Warren took a winding road to become the badass senator from Massachusettsthe first woman senator ever elected from the state. Day-to-day struggle to make ends meet? Check. Single motherhood? Check. Law degree? Check. Tenured Harvard Law professor? You bet! And oh, she created a whole new government agency to protect consumers from predatory businesses. This the story of Lizs hard-earned rise to the top of the game." Provided by publisher

The story follows seventeen-year-old Jada Robinson as she transitions from a juvenile detention center to a foster home and an alternative high school. Struggling with severe anger issues, Jada embarks on a journey of self-discovery and healing, aiming to leave her troubled past behind and redefine her future.

"Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a celebration of Representative Maxine Waters, who reclaimed her time and led the first calls for impeachment"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring themes of mental health and personal growth, the story follows tenth-grader Jessica as she navigates her social anxiety disorder. Set in an alternative high school, she finds support through psychotherapy, a budding romantic interest, and her involvement in a manga club, which all play crucial roles in her journey towards self-acceptance and connection with others.

Set against the backdrop of high school football, the story explores Brian's journey as he navigates the pressures of living up to his father's legacy on the championship team. As the starting tight end, he finds himself in the inner circle, but the reality of the experience contrasts sharply with his expectations, highlighting the challenges of ambition, identity, and the weight of familial expectations.

Set against the backdrop of Williston, North Dakota, this modern adaptation of Hamlet follows seventeen-year-old Hinton, who returns home after a year in juvenile prison. He grapples with the turmoil of his uncle's marriage to his mother and the suspicion that his uncle is responsible for his father's overdose. As rumors swirl and tensions rise, Hinton faces a moral dilemma, knowing that his choices could lead to inevitable violence.