A collection of themed designs for tattoos.

Looks at some of the cultural, aesthetic, expressive, and religious motivations that people have for getting tattoos and body art.

With an acting career spanning thirty years, Johnny Depp has appeared in a diverse range of television and film roles. Depp has won a Golden Globe, fourteen People's Choice Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others. This arresting book provides a compelling biography of Johnny Depp. Chapters cover his reluctant embrace of stardom, his search for direction during childhood, his experience being a teen idol, his breaking out into challenging acting roles, and raising a family.

Nigel Goodall has written more than a dozen books, including the best-selling Winona Ryder (Blake, 1998), nominated for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction in 1999. He was a production associate for Channel 4's The Real Winona Ryder. His other books include Elton John: A Visual Documentary, an illustrated Rolling Stones book and the bestseller Kylie Naked: A Biography (Ebury,2002, with Jenny Stanley-Clarke). He writes for magazines and contributes to various album, video and television projects. Nigel is divorced with two children.

More than 30 original designs by a noted tattoo artist who appeared on season five of the Spike TV show Ink Master® offer edgy, imaginative renditions of flowers, dragons, skulls, hearts, wild animals, angels, and other creatures of fantasy and nature.

There are nearly as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people who have them. Contents include: The History of Tattoos What Is Going On Today With Tattoos How do Tattoo Artists Make Tattoos? Temporary Tattoos Tattoos Vs. Other Body Art The Costs of Tattoos Not Just for Bikers Anymore The Meanings of Flower Tattoos Popular Tattoo Designs What Are Tattoo Cover Ups Who Is Most Likely To Get Tattoos? Getting Tongue Tattoos Variations In Tattoos Choosing a Good Tattoo Parlor Celebrities and Their Tattoos Application Techniques of Tattoos Are Tattoos an Addiction? Qualities of a Good Tattoo Artist Questions to Ask Your Tattoo Artist Psychology Related to Tattoos Picking Your Perfect Tattoo Design Why Men Like Tribal Tattoos Innovative Tribal Designs Men and Women Tattoo Design Ideas Women Foot Tattoo Designs Why Women Like Ankle Tattoos Women and Lower Back Tattoos Minimizing the Pain of Tattoos How to Care for a New Tattoo Tattoo Removal

Introduces information about getting a tattoo, including choosing a tattoo, choosing where to place it, care and safety concerns, and how to remove a tattoo.

“A thought-provoking multinational tale . . . [that] will challenge your crime solving skills and teach you lots about the Scottish Highlands.” —The St. Augustine Record From a writer who’s been praised for her “intelligence, heart, wit” (Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls), The Ice House follows the beleaguered MacKinnons as they weather the possible loss of the family business, a serious medical diagnosis, and the slings and arrows of familial discord. Johnny MacKinnon might be on the verge of losing it all. The ice factory he married into, which he’s run for decades, is facing devastating OSHA fines following a mysterious accident and may have to close. The only hope for Johnny’s livelihood is that someone in the community saw something, but no one seems to be coming forward. He hasn’t spoken to his son Corran back in Scotland since Corran’s heroin addiction finally drove Johnny to the breaking point. And now, after a collapse on the factory floor, it appears Johnny may have a brain tumor. Johnny’s been ordered to take it easy, but in some ways, he thinks, what’s left to lose? This may be his last chance to bridge the gap with Corran—and to have any sort of relationship with the baby granddaughter he’s never met. “Smith weaves their stories expertly, moving from Jacksonville to Scotland and back, from another disaster to a laugh-out-loud moment. Her tenderness toward her characters and subtle understanding of class differences in American society are reminiscent of such novelists as Richard Russo and Jennifer Egan, but this heartbreaking, heartwarming novel is an original.”—Tampa Bay Times “A beautiful character-driven novel.”—Indie Picks Magazine

A lighthearted tour of some of America's most noteworthy tattoo art recounts the authors' visits to tattoo conventions and studios throughout the country, where they surveyed a wide range of tattoos from popular "Gangsta Jesus" designs to life-sized Oprah portraits. Original.

Even magic can’t solve everything. . . . After facing down the forces of Fairy in mortal combat, Persephone Alcmedi still must deal with the aftermath. Not only does Seph now possess deadly secrets she must hide from the arcane and mundane world alike, but the dozens of magical creatures who’ve taken up residence behind her cornfield need food and shelter, and there’s still her foster daughter Beverly’s tenth birthday party to plan. And that’s not all. . . . Seph’s boyfriend Johnny has revealed himself as the wærewolf Domn Lup, and the ruler of the wære world is en route from Romania to make sure Johnny really is the “king” he claims to be. But Johnny’s hiding a dangerous secret: his magic is locked in his mysterious tattoos. He and Seph must find a way for him to reclaim it—fast—despite those who have no intention of letting Johnny gain his full powers. Seph knows that, in the arcane world, strength is always a necessity and power must be constantly proven, but how far is she willing to go to succeed . . . and at what cost?

With over 300 high quality skull tattoo designs, this book is probably the largest collection of skull tattoos you will ever find. Whether you've decided you want a new skull tattoo and are looking for ideas, or you're just a skull tattoo lover and want to see some great designs, this book won't disappoint. With so many skull designs to choose from, this book is suitable for anyone looking for skull tattoos. From tribal skull designs to butterfly skulls, from flaming skulls to dragon and cartoon skulls and many other skull tattoo designs, this book has everything to make any tattoo lover happy. If you're looking for skull tattoos, look no more - you've discovered the best skull tattoo resource you'll ever find.

Anyone who walks into a tattoo parlor will be greeted with a variety of eye-catching and colorful tattoo designs, including everything from simple to images that are very complex. With the exception of those that have already chosen their preferred image, it can be very difficult to select from the many tattoo designs on the spot. Even if you have already selected a design, the artist may be able to present you with several different options to make your tattoo designs even more personable. Discover everything you need to know by grabbing a copy of this ebook today.

Arthur Miller says that Vincent Riccio is the only man he has ever met who has the three qualities required to work with juvenile delinquents: a deep love for kids, a psychological understanding of their needs, and the guts to walk into battlefield conditions unarmed. For five years Riccio worked with the New York City Youth Board. For five years he shared the life of kids who took dope, who robbed, and fought, and sometimes murdered. Riccio fought with the leaders of the gangs to bring them under control, but he had to fight the system at the same time—the ineffective social workers, sadistic police, callous officials. His experience is not a success story, but it is a constructive shocker that could stimulate action.....

In recent decades, tattoos have gone from being a subculture curiosity in Western culture to mainstream and commonplace. This two-volume set provides broad coverage of tattooing and body art in the United States today as well as around the world and throughout human history. • Provides the most complete global overview of tattooing and body art as it exists today and throughout history, available in one resource • Addresses the major practices, their historical and cross-cultural locations, and the major cultural groups and places in which tattooing has played a central role in social and cultural practices • Covers individuals who helped popularize tattooing, the major theoretical issues surrounding tattooing, the laws and customs regarding tattooing, the many ways in which tattooing has played a role in various marketing and advertising campaigns, and the social movements that have influenced or been affected by tattooing • Includes a comprehensive list of resources such as magazines, organizations, websites, and museums devoted to tattooing as well as a glossary and comprehensive bibliography

Masculinity is no longer a monolithic category, if ever it was. Long Live the King is a solid piece of scholarship that explores in depth the drag king phenomenon as well as key theoretical texts by feminist, postcolonial and cultural thinkers. Maite Escudero-Alías delves into drag king culture and highlights its relevance for the study of the relationship between gender, sex, race and sexuality. Introduced by a well-informed theoretical chapter that traces the roots of queer theory, Long Live the King provides the reader with a rigorous textual and cultural examination of drag kings’ most innovative performances of masculinity in the USA and the UK. These chapters prove groundbreaking in their acute analyses of drag kings’ acts in different media, ranging from still images to live performances, documentaries, mainstream television series and literature. Theory and analysis blend perfectly and Escudero-Alías’s main contention in this research – the ambivalent nature of drag kings’ performances of masculinity – is conducted convincingly. This book constitutes an invaluable contribution to the field of gender studies and a fair assessment of the political impact of minority artistic practices in contemporary culture.

By means of God's Holy Spirit Not Your Average Book was written as a gift to children, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Not Your Average Book presents a colorful picture that will alter your perspective regarding events of long ago. God's personal love for mankind is seen all through the stories of old. Not Your Average Book engages your imagination, as it answers questions and reveals truths. Such as Adam was missing one...what? Can a spirit drive you? What's wrong with Johnny's tattoo? Can grandma see from heaven? Goshen or Egypt...you choose! From eight to eighty, you'll find Not Your Average Book, an inspiration filled with information. I pray you will be inspired as you spend time with George, Doris, and Mayer Osgood. My hope is, as a family, Not Your Average Book will draw you closer in your relationship to God.

Have you ever wondered what the church would look like if Christians began to take the words of Jesus seriously—the words some Bibles print in red? What if Jesus actually meant for us to do the things he said? What if those who “believe in Jesus” really did value the things he valued? Would the church look different? Would your neighborhood stay the same? In Think Red, Larry Stoess takes a close look at the values, the vision, and the mission of Jesus, and then holds up a mirror for us to see if our communities look anything like Jesus. If we dare look in the mirror we may be inspired to leave behind our obsession with consumer-based religion and follow the way of Jesus. Those who do will be set free to imagine creative and whimsical expressions of community.

A journey into the mind of a killer.

While battling a cocaine addiction, Jake Helman starts a high-pressure position as the director of security at a controversial genetic-engineering company. As Jake delves deeper into this frightening laboratory, he unveils much more than unethical practices performed in the name of human progress. Original.