Click the thumbnail squares to see the larger version. The squares with a wireframe view of the object or scene will show the scene before rendering.

Some of these are works in progress and will at some point also feature in the animation section.

Two books which I find useful are:
Digital Lighting & Rendering by Jeremy Birn

The Animation Book by Kit Laybourne. This book takes a look at all type of animation from sand on glass animation to 3d computer animation. A good starting point for anyone into or starting to get into animation.