Sam Maggs
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Publisher
Quirk Books
Language
English
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Smart women have always been able to achieve amazing things, even when the odds were stacked against them. In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant, brainy, and totally rad women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. Plus, interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organizations--all...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
This ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life is a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom.
Fandom, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat...
Fandom, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more—it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and cheat...
3) Con quest!
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Publisher
Imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Cat and Alex are excited to be at the world's most popular comics convention--and they're even more excited to compete in the Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by their favorite nerdy celebrity. The big prize: a chance to meet him! The twins ditch their older sister Fi and set off to find geeky clues, tackle nerdy challenges, and cross as many items as possible off their Quest list, which includes volunteering at an Artist Alley booth, gathering cosplayers...
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Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Cath just wants to hang out with her twin sister and write fanfiction. But now that they're in college, her sister doesn't have time for her. And life keeps pulling Cath further and further out of her shell. For the first time ever, Cath has her own social circle. There's Nick, her handsome classmate who wants her to write short stories with him... And then Levi, who keeps showing up when she isn't looking for him...Actually...maybe Cath's circle
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Publisher
Marvel
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Nadia Van Dyne is new to this. New to being a Super Hero, new to being a real friend and stepdaughter (to one of the founding Avengers, no less), new to running her own lab, and new to being her own person, far, far away from the clutches of the Red Room-the infamous brainwashing/assassin-training facility. She's adjusting well to all of this newness, channeling her energy into being a good friend, a good scientist, and a good Super Hero. It's taking...
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Publisher
Amulet Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates.
Anne Bonny had it all-her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation-but a new enemy has her on the run and it'll take all of Anne's courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne...
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Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Collects Marvel Action Captain Marvel (2019) #1-6, Marvel Action Captain Marvel (2021) #1-5. All-action adventures of Captain Marvel and friends! Carol Danvers' quiet night with BFF Jessica Drew (A.K.A. Spider-Woman) takes a cat-astrophic turn when Manhattan's bodegas are suddenly overrun by a host of angry felines! And not just any felines - Flerkens, the most terrifying kitty lookalikes in the entire universe! Then, Carol has been a fighter pilot,...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Fanfic, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPGs and MMOs and more - it's never been a better time to be a girl geek. The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life, a fun and feminist take on the often male-dominated world of geekdom. With delightful illustrations and an unabashed love for all the in(ternet)s and outs of geek culture, this book is packed with tips, playthroughs, and...
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Series
Publisher
Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When you become that which you fear most, how do you carry on?
Veth Brenatto doesn't have an exciting life, but she likes it that way. Unlike her childhood, it's safe. Predictable. And her husband and son love her almost as fiercely as she loves them. But Veth's cozy existence is turned on its head when she and her family are captured by raiders. In order to save them, Veth will commit an atrocity that will sever her from all that she loves--maybe...
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Publisher
Random House Worlds
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Cal Kestis leads the Stinger Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Cal Kestis has built a new life for himself with the crew of the Stinger Mantis. Together, Cal's crew has brought down bounty hunters, defeated Inquisitors, and even evaded Darth Vader himself. More important, Merrin, Cere, Greez, and faithful droid BD-1 are the closest thing Cal has had to a family...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Meet the DC Universe's most incredible female Super Heroes! Who granted Wonder Woman her mighty superpowers? How does teenager Supergirl disguise her identity in public? And why can Vixen channel the power of any animal in the world? Discover the empowering stories of Batgirl, Bumblebee, Mera, Hawkgirl and many more. You'll be inspired to be brave and bold, just like them.
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Fandom, pop culture, feminism, cosplay, cons, books, memes, podcasts, vlogs, OTPs and RPCs and MMOs and more! There's never been a better time to be a girl geek, and this is the ultimate handbook for ladies living the nerdy life. And Maggs is the best guide to help you navigate the wide universe of fandoms. She has packed her guide with tips, playthroughs, and cheat codes, including how to make nerdy friends, rock awesome cosplay, write fanfic with...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the amazing Marvel Super Heroes who use their powers to help others and save the day. How does superstar pilot and space explorer Captain Marvel protect Earth from alien threats? Why did genius inventor Moon Girl form a crime-fighting duo with a T. rex named Devil Dinosaur? And how did Gamora become the deadliest woman in the galaxy? Discover the amazing stories of all these female heroes and many more, including Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman, Squirrel...
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A modern girl is nothing without her squad of besties. But don't let all the hashtags fool you: the #girlsquad goes back a long, long time. In this ... book, geek girl Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most famous female BFFs .. Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and even sports, these girl squads show just how essential female friendship has been throughout history and throughout the world"--Publisher marketing.
Author
Series
Captain Marvel volume 3
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The strongest Avenger teams up with two up-and-coming heroes on an internet-breaking adventure! Can they pull the plug on evil? First, Captain Marvel joins Gwen Stacy, aka Ghost-Spider, for some web-based exploits! Things get APP-rehensive when a new craze-ClikClok-sweeps the city, and the Mad Thinker and the Awesome Android plan to use it for their own nefarious scheme! Then, just as Carol is recovering from one mission, she starts another-without...
Publisher
Dark Horse
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
This is the first in a series of original graphic novels telling the origin story of Critical Role's The Mighty Nein.
Jester Lavorre had an unconventional upbringing, even for one born in cosmopolitan Nicodranas. Daughter of the famed Ruby of the Sea, she had many opportunities for mischief as a small child, of which she took full advantage! Dive into the mystery of Jester's early years, her first meeting with the Traveler, and the fateful events...
Publisher
IDW
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
An anthology series that offers every fan a stopping point on the wonderful 50-year Star Trek journey. Reflect on stories of what's come before and look ahead to the next half-century of Trek. Short stories that run the gamut of Star Trek's history, set during the Original Series, The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and more, featuring all your favorite characters.
18) Fangirl
Author
Series
Fangirl (Manga) volume 2
Publisher
Viz Originals
Pub. Date
2020-
Language
English
Description
Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go.
Author
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"While using a modified Spacebridge to bring magic to Cybertron, the Decepticons end up unleashing a more powerful evil from Equestria than they ever could've imagined -- looks like the only way out of this one is for Ponies and Cybertronians to team up again! New partnerships will have to be created -- the Seekers and the Wonderbolts; Applejack and Wildwheel; Soundwave and Octavia; and many more! -- in order to recapture the magic of their first...
Publisher
Disney-Lucasfilm Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Here are ten original stories about the the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young readers and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Ten acclaimed authors imagine new tales for some of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader, from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Darth Maul, and beyond"--