New Releases by Michael Dante

This book offers a roadmap to enlightenment and is one of the most powerful book''s ever written - it may well be the last self help book you ever read. Now the most infamous text in Zen has been rendered into modern English by the poet Michael Dante. This is simply the best version of Seng-ts''an''s timeless Buddhist masterpiece known as the Xin Xin Ming. Dante''s version remains the clearest and most beautiful ever written. Using three coloured dice and tables inside the book - the reader is invited to roll for a passage to meditate on. Each stanza provides clear maxims into the True Nature of Reality and guidance for the aspiring Master. Presented in a brand new and exciting format the reader will find 73 keys to enlightenment. Learn how to silence thought and unlock the Sage inside you. Step into the Light-beyond-the-Mind and experience the Buddha Field - the Infinite Field of Pure Intelligence, which animates all of life. This is the best of the very best versions of this classic masterpiece. This book shows you the shortcut to Self-Realisation. Look within your own ''mirror-knowledge'' and discover for yourself the Great Perfection known as Instant Enlightenment. Roll the dice daily to unlock the Buddha within.

"In twelve-year-old Giacomo''s Renaissance-inspired world, art is powerful, dangerous, and outlawed. Every artist possesses a Genius, a birdlike creature that is the living embodiment of an artist''s creative spirit. Those caught with one face severe punishment, so when Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, he knows he''s in big trouble"--

The Fire Nation is threatened by a prophecy told by the Kemurikage--mysterious figures thought only to exist in legend: "remove Zuko from the throne or the country will perish!" Unrest is brewing as the New Ozai Society prepares to make its move against the crown, and children begin to go missing from their homes under mysterious circumstances! Avatar Aang and his friends are doing everything in their power to save them--but will it be enough?! This special, oversized edition of Smoke and Shadow features volumes 1-3 with annotations by writer Gene Luen Yang and artists Gurihiru, as well as a sketchbook section with new, behind-the-scenes material! Collects Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow Volumes 1-3.

When Aang leaves to aid Zuko with the Kemurikage, Katara and Sokka return to the Southern Water Tribe by themselves. Katara is shocked to find that her beloved village has become a bustling city, with none other than their father, Hakoda, in charge! A Northerner named Malina seems to be behind this change, pushing the North and South to be more unified...but what are her true goals? Written and drawn by the creative team behind the best-selling The Search, The Rift, and Smoke and Shadow, Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, in collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of Avatar and the perfect companion to Legend of Korra!

Read the first four chapters of REBEL GENIUS by Michael Dante DiMartino for free! In twelve-year-old Giacomo''s Renaissance-inspired world, art is powerful, dangerous, and outlawed. A few artists possess Geniuses, birdlike creatures that are the living embodiment of an artist''s creative spirit. Those caught with one face a punishment akin to death, so when Giacomo discovers he has a Genius, he knows he''s in serious trouble. Luckily, he finds safety in a secret studio where young artists and their Geniuses train in sacred geometry to channel their creative energies as weapons. But when a murderous artist goes after the three Sacred Tools--objects that would allow him to destroy the world and everyone in his path--Giacomo and his friends must risk their lives to stop him.

Go behind the scenes of the second season from the animated TV series The Legend of Korra--created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko--the smash hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover gives you an in-depth look at the creative team behind the vibrant and richly detailed world of Korra. Discover never-before-seen artwork created during development of Book Two: Spirits. With detailed captions throughout, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life!

Team Avatar find themselves up to their necks in trouble as mysterious forces threaten to destroy land once sacred to the Airbenders! While Aang journeys to the spirit world in search of clues, Toph faces off against her own past! * The official continuation of Airbender from its creators, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko! * Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Search continues to top the sales charts! * The perfect companion to The Legend of Korra!

My journey ''From Hollywood to Michael Dante Way'' has been a long and winding road. I share my experiences in this book as I dreamed and struggled to reach my goals. With luck, good timing and divine guidance most of my dreams did come true. I lived, worked and was a part of an electrifying period in Hollywood''s history with many great and talented people who enriched my life. I hope my journey so far, inspires you to reflect on your own ambitions with the same appreciation for success as I have. "Michael Dante is that rare and laudable professional athlete that doesn''t need physical prowess or prior fame to achieve success in motion pictures. His acting stands and shines on its own. He never falls back on a familiar, successful personality, but inhabits the unique personality of each of the many varied characters he portrays - and does so with commitment, truth and excellence. His life, his art, is well worth perusing." Don Murray - Academy Award & Emmy Award honored actor/writer/director "Never have I worked with an actor so well prepared. His Winterhawk was extraordinary, not only his performance, his horsemanship was magnificent. His character was a visual wonder. Michael is a lovely man as well and a joy to share his screen." Dawn Wells - Actress, producer and philanthropist "When I think of ideal role models for Americans of all ages, one figure stands tall, both figuratively and literally-that individual is my friend and great patriot, Michael Dante. Michael has earned international and national recognition and respect as a talented TV and film star, radio talk show host, entertainment personality and professional baseball player. As an all-around versatile athlete, he was able to participate in countless sporting events to raise funds for charitable causes. What you see is what you get. Strong, handsome, honest and humble in his beliefs and deeds, a true "straight shooter" in the vernacular of Western American lore; a man who has excelled in all his endeavors. You can always count on Michael as a friend and industry representative to stand up to what is right and just. Michael is a man of integrity and action as the reader will appreciate throughout his book." John Bianchi - American Legend, 50 Years of Gunleather, Retired Army Major General "When I came to Hollywood, Michael was my first friend. I thoroughly enjoyed his company. I loved sports and we talked a lot about baseball. I love movies too and I''m so proud of Michael''s accomplishments in the movie and television industry. I was always impressed with his intelligence and versatile talent; Michael has had a magnificent life. I''ll be waiting by the mailbox for a copy of his book." Robert Morse - Multi-Tony award winning actor: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Tru and Mad Men

Citizens of all nations can learn about the infamous battle at the Northern Water Tribe and the struggle leading up to it, in this book chronicling the Water and Fire Nations'' major fighters, armies, vehicles, weaponry, bending skills, and battle strategies.

"For one hundred years the Avatar has been missing without a trace. During this time the Fire Nation has successfully waged war against the other nations. Just when all hope seemed to be lost, the Avatar returned as Aang, a thirteen-year-old Airbender. He remains the Last Airbender, and it is up to him to save the world"--Cover.

The story of the Air Nomads of the world of Avatar.

When young waterbender Katara and her warrior brother, Sokka, rescue a mysterious boy named Aang, who is the last airbender and the long-lost Avatar, Katara and Sokka must make sure that Aang fulfills his destiny and saves the world.

While Aang enjoys his new celebrity status, the Fire Nation attacks! With the Kyoshi on the verge of flames, a female warrior named Suki may be the only hope for peace.

Le monde est divisé en quatre nations : l''eau, la terre, le feu et l''air. Chacune d''entre elles possède des maîtres qui contrôlent leur élément. Leur harmonie est préservée grâce à l''Avatar, le seul à pouvoir maîtriser les quatre éléments. Depuis cent ans, le chaos règne sur le monde dominé par la cruelle nation du feu. Un étrange garçon de douze ans, prisonnier d''un iceberg, est retrouvé. Pourrait-il s''agir de l''Avatar ?

When young waterbender Katara and her warrior brother, Sokka, rescue a mysterious boy named Aang, who is the last airbender and the long-lost Avatar, Katara and Sokka must make sure that Aang fulfills his destiny and saves the world.

Aang must face his destiny as he fights for the water tribe''s safety- and his life. (back cover.).

Aang must find a master to teach him waterbending, the first step in becoming the Avatar, but even with the help Katara, Sokka, and Appa, he''ll have trouble escaping Zuko''s clutches.

When Katara and her brother Sokka from the Souther water tribe find a mysterious young boy in a glacier, they are shocked to discover that he is an airbender, a tribe that was thought to have disappeared over a century ago.

Aang must face his destiny as he fights for the water tribe''s safety and his life.

Keywords: bridges, salt marshes, shading.

Uses excerpts from Martha Finley''s novel, "Elsie Dinsmore," verses from the Bible, and discussion of related character traits to exemplify thirty-eight specific qualities that modern readers might learn from this girl.