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Book Synopsis 100 UNIQUE CARDS: A unique set of 100 cards with over 200 challenges for you to shoot and upload, from lip synchs, dances and dares to ridiculous pranks. SOLO OUR IN GROUPS: Use the cards for solo TikTok inspiration or assemble your friends and family and play them competitively to determine the best TikToker. RANGE OF LEVELS: Different levels of challenge included on each card. SIMPLE SET-UP: Grab your phone, draw a card, and get shooting! THE CHALLENGE IS ON! Want to determine who shoots the best videos among your friends? Then take on the TikTok challenge!

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Book SynopsisFrom New Yorker and Onion writer and comedian Blythe Roberson, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a comedy philosophy book aimed at interrogating what it means to date men within the trappings of modern society. Blythe Roberson's sharp observational humor is met by her open-hearted willingness to revel in the ugliest warts and shimmering highs of choosing to live our lives amongst other humans. She collects her crushes like ill cared-for pets, skewers her own suspect decisions, and assures readers that any date you can mess up, she can top tenfold. And really, was that date even a date in the first place?With sections like Real Interviews With Men About Whether Or Not It Was A Date; Good Flirts That Work; Bad Flirts That Do Not Work; and Definitive Proof That Tom Hanks Is The Villain Of You've Got Mail, How to Date Men When You Hate Men is a one stop shop for dating advice when you love men but don''t like them.With biti

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Book SynopsisIn Data Sketches, Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects, and they combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset behind coding creatively. Exploring 12 different themes â from the Olympics to Presidents & Royals and from Movies to Myths & Legends â each pair of visualizations explores different technologies and forms, blurring the boundary between visualization as an exploratory tool and an artform in its own right. This beautiful book provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of all 24 projects and shares the authorsâ personal notes and drafts every step of the way.The book features: Detailed information on data gathering, sketching, and coding data visualizations for the web, with screenshots of works-in-progress and reproductions from the authorsâ notebooks Never-before-published technical write-ups, with beginner-friendly exTrade Review"The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manual Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen "The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Former Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manuel Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "The story behind the magic is sometimes the most magical. Data Sketches is a landmark event in data visualization. Finally, Shirley Wu and Nadieh Bremer reveal how they brought it to life. Go with two of the world’s best interactive makers deep behind-the-scenes. See how it works—and all the drafts it took to get there. Learn from many comparisons: between Wu and Bremer and across the trajectory of their twenty-four stories. After immersing yourself in Data Sketches you will emerge inspired." -- RJ Andrews, Data Storyteller, Author, and Creator of Info We Trust. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen “Lay-chart readers cannot appreciate the expertise and thousands of decisions that go into a single visualization, but this wonderful behind-the-scenes peek reveals how there is never just one ‘right’ answer, but many possible answers — each of them beautiful, provocative, and shaped by the unique lens of its creator.”--Scott Murray, Author and Designer, O'Reilly media Table of ContentsForeword by Alberto Cairo. About Data Sketches. 1. July: Movies 2. August: Olympics 3. September: Travel 4. October: Presidents & Royals 5. November: Books 6. December: Music 7. January: Nostalgia 8. February: Nature 9. March: Culture 10. April: Community 11. May: Myths & Legends 12. June: Fearless

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Book SynopsisThe SPECTACULAR debut children's book from TV presenter and YouTube star Adam B! Everybody dreams of becoming a superstar YouTube sensation, but for Adam – a penniless, cameraless nobody, with only one friend – it isn’t just a dream, it’s a COMPLETE AND UTTER, NEVER-GOING-TO-HAPPEN-IN-A-MILLION-YEARS, ABSOLUTE IMPOSSIBILITY! That is until he stumbles across the mysterious Popularis Incrementum website. As if by magic, Adam is thrown into a world of FAME, FORTUNE and hotels with really, really, really FANCY TVs! But Adam’s luck may be running out. When he accepts a mission to reach one million subscribers in one year, it becomes clear that he has bitten off way more than he can chew, and his life becomes one epic fail after another. Fortunately for Adam, he still has a trick or two up his sleeve … Featuring bold black-and-white illustrations from James Lancett throughout, this brilliant, bright hardback will make the perfect Christmas gift for budding young YouTubers everywhere! Fans of David Baddiel, Greg James and Chris Smith and Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman will be spellbound.Trade ReviewI started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me * Val, NetGalley reviewer *I loved this book. I did NOT see that ending coming. Five stars and if I could give it more I would * Amanda W., Amazon reviewer *A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams. Perfect for young comedy fans of books by David Baddiel * Karla, NetGalley reviewer *This book is great for readers around ten years old, as it has exactly what we like in it * Toppsta reviewer *Brilliant, enticing and leaves you wanting more * Kirsty, Amazon reviewer *This is definitely a must-read book, just don’t expect hot drinks to stay hot cos you’ll be so absorbed in what you’re reading that the time will just slip by * Amanda G., NetGalley reviewer *A really good read for someone who is starting to navigate the internet themselves * Ejwal, Toppsta reviewer *It was one of those books when all the children laughed at the same time * Teacher review, NetGalley *This is a touchingly human story, tremendously funny, glittering with authenticity and a wonderful thing to connect with * Tesse, NetGalley reviewer *This is the best book I’ve ever read in my life * Andrew, Amazon reviewer *

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Book Synopsis'I started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me' - Val, parent reviewer 'A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams' - Karla, Netgalley reviewer ----------------------------------------------------- The hilarious bestselling debut children's adventure from YouTuber Adam B! There's nothing thirteen-year-old Adam wants more than to become a successful YouTuber, but it has always seemed impossible. Then one day a mysterious pop-up ad calling itself Popularis Incrementum promises to make ALL HIS DREAMS COME TRUE. Suddenly a world of FAME, FORTUNE and FANCY TVs awaits! All Adam has to do is gain one million followers in one year. And if he doesnt ... ? GULP! Featuring bold black-and-white illustrations from bestselling illustrator James Lancett. The perfect summer holiday read for budding young YouTubers everywhere! Fans of David Baddiel, Greg James and Chris Smith and Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman will be spellbound. This brilliant paperback edition features exclusive bonus material, including a Q+A with Adam - featuring interviewer Callum B! And watch out for Adam's second out-of-this-world adventure - Adam Destroys the Internet!Trade ReviewI started reading this with my ten-year-old son … until he decided the book was so good, he had to carry on without me * Val, NetGalley reviewer *I loved this book. I did NOT see that ending coming. Five stars and if I could give it more I would * Amanda W., Amazon reviewer *A superbly funny debut comedy story … A wonderful read, full of fun but, above all, heart and a clear message to not give up on your dreams. Perfect for young comedy fans of books by David Baddiel * Karla, NetGalley reviewer *This book is great for readers around ten years old, as it has exactly what we like in it * Toppsta reviewer *Brilliant, enticing and leaves you wanting more * Kirsty, Amazon reviewer *This is definitely a must-read book, just don’t expect hot drinks to stay hot cos you’ll be so absorbed in what you’re reading that the time will just slip by * Amanda G., NetGalley reviewer *A really good read for someone who is starting to navigate the internet themselves * Ejwal, Toppsta reviewer *It was one of those books when all the children laughed at the same time * Teacher review, NetGalley *This is a touchingly human story, tremendously funny, glittering with authenticity and a wonderful thing to connect with * Tesse, NetGalley reviewer *This is the best book I’ve ever read in my life * Andrew, Amazon reviewer *

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Book SynopsisFascinating and authoritative' The Daily ExpressSunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles.Harry Styles has grown up. The One Direction boy-band member so loved by millions has become a truly global superstar and genuine icon of our times.In this captivating biography for fans from day one as well as a whole new generation, bestselling author Sean Smith follows the journey of a thoroughly modern man with boundless charisma, who represents a better world devoid of prejudice.At 16, Harry's life changed forever when he left his home in rural Cheshire to appear on The X Factor and never went back. Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man paints a picture of a man who at times remains an enigma, while embracing the world he cares about his family, his friends and lovers, his music, acting and the world of fashion.Harry is the only British male artist to have his first two albums debut at number one in the US; his movie

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I think Abraham Lincoln would find this book funny. Right after he decided Facebook was a huge waste of time.” — Justin Halpern, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sh*t My Dad Says

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1: Why Responsibility Matters 2: Framing Effects of News Coverage 3: Methods of Research 4: Effects of Framing on Attributions of Responsibility for Crime and Terrorism 5: Effects of Framing on Attributions of Responsibility for Poverty, Unemployment, and Racial Inequality 6: Effects of Framing on Attributions of Responsibility for the Iran-Contra Affair 7: Effects of Attributions on Issue-Specific Opinions 8: Effects of Attributions on General Opinions 9: The Role of Individual Differences Conclusion Appendix A: Content Analysis Appendix B: Field Experiments Appendix C: Correlational Analysis Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisIn Data Sketches, Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu document the deeply creative process behind 24 unique data visualization projects, and they combine this with powerful technical insights which reveal the mindset behind coding creatively. Exploring 12 different themes â from the Olympics to Presidents & Royals and from Movies to Myths & Legends â each pair of visualizations explores different technologies and forms, blurring the boundary between visualization as an exploratory tool and an artform in its own right. This beautiful book provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of all 24 projects and shares the authorsâ personal notes and drafts every step of the way.The book features: Detailed information on data gathering, sketching, and coding data visualizations for the web, with screenshots of works-in-progress and reproductions from the authorsâ notebooks Never-before-published technical write-ups, with beginner-friendly exTrade Review"The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manual Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen "The Data Sketches collaboration is a glorious tour de force: two people spur each other along a remarkable spiral of visualization creativity, and let the rest of us come along for the ride! Nadieh and Shirley share their sketches and code, experiments and explorations, reflections and realizations, eurekas and backtracks, and infectious enthusiasm. They each bring a unique vector, voice, and style to the 12 project topics; what unites them is deep technical chops and a superlative eye for design." --Tamara Munzner, Professor of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, Former Chair of the Executive Committee of IEEE Visualization, Author of Visualization Analysis and Design "What a rare treat it is for Shirley and Nadieh to share their process so openly! We see not only the technical work—prototyping with real data, riffing from examples—but the circuitous emotional journey from rough concept to polished final product. Shirley and Nadieh are honest, entertaining, and insightful in their retrospectives. For anyone interested in visualization, their stories are a powerful lesson of how designs can be shaped to communicate effectively and with intent. And their openness and humility make the practice less intimidating, inviting newcomers to get started." --Mike Bostock, Creator of D3.js and Founder of Observable "The work of Nadieh Bremer & Shirley Wu is some of the most beautiful and exciting data visualization work being done today. They bring incredible aesthetics to complex data to enlighten and evoke joy in their audiences. In Data Sketches we get to see some of their best, most personal work and, more than that, we get their explanation of what inspired them and how they accomplished such amazing work. This book is a treat for both the eye and the mind." --Elijah Meeks, Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society and Author "This book brings the perfect blend of ingredients together for a nourishing recipe of inspiration and knowledge beneficial to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Nadieh and Shirley are generational talents. Through their data visualisation work they relentlessly exhibit a wide spectrum of capabilities across the creative, editorial, analytical, and technical dimensions. Above all, they are wonderful communicators. They know how to skilfully communicate to audiences through data. And now, through this book, they share detailed stories of their process giving us the privilege of learning what, why and how they do what they do." --Andy Kirk, Data Visualisation Specialist, Author, and Editor of visualisingdata.com "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu are wondrous eccentrics. Their splendid book is the product of a collaborative experimental project, Data Sketches, that might be one of the first exponents of an emerging visualization orthodoxy in which uniqueness is paramount and templates and conventions are viewed with scepticism." --Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami and Author - from the Foreword "Nadieh Bremer and Shirley Wu’s Data Sketches collaboration is a great example of what you can do with data visualization beyond a standard chart. They show that visualization can be both useful and beautiful. They show the many possibilities when you put thought into the data and the visuals. The best part of Data Sketches is that Bremer and Wu documented their processes, so that you can learn the tools they used, the messiness of the data, and how they get over the bumps along the way." --Nathan Yau, Creator of FlowingData and Author "Written in an approachable, first-person angle, this book is a delightful behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating any sophisticated data visualization. It provides many personal tips for every stage of development, from data collection and analysis, to sketching and final production. The authors have done a tremendous job in demystifying a normally opaque practice. They made it seem so easy you will want to start on your own project right away." --Manuel Lima, Design Lead, Author, Mentor, and Lecturer. RSA Fellow. TED Speaker. Founder of VisualComplexity.com. "The story behind the magic is sometimes the most magical. Data Sketches is a landmark event in data visualization. Finally, Shirley Wu and Nadieh Bremer reveal how they brought it to life. Go with two of the world’s best interactive makers deep behind-the-scenes. See how it works—and all the drafts it took to get there. Learn from many comparisons: between Wu and Bremer and across the trajectory of their twenty-four stories. After immersing yourself in Data Sketches you will emerge inspired." -- RJ Andrews, Data Storyteller, Author, and Creator of Info We Trust. "As an educator focused on computational media, I consistently point students towards Shirley and Nadieh's work for inspiration. I am so thrilled and excited that they've synthesized years of hard work and exploration into Data Sketches, which is now my go-to resource for coders interested in creative expression and storytelling with data!" --Dan Shiffman, Author, Director of The Processing Foundation, Associate Arts Professor at ITP/IMA, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU "A visual duet to savor! This tag-team visualization bonanza is a total knockout!" --Jim Vallandingham, Data Visualization Designer and Data Scientist at Zymergen “Lay-chart readers cannot appreciate the expertise and thousands of decisions that go into a single visualization, but this wonderful behind-the-scenes peek reveals how there is never just one ‘right’ answer, but many possible answers — each of them beautiful, provocative, and shaped by the unique lens of its creator.”--Scott Murray, Author and Designer, O'Reilly media Table of ContentsForeword by Alberto Cairo. About Data Sketches. 1. July: Movies 2. August: Olympics 3. September: Travel 4. October: Presidents & Royals 5. November: Books 6. December: Music 7. January: Nostalgia 8. February: Nature 9. March: Culture 10. April: Community 11. May: Myths & Legends 12. June: Fearless

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Book SynopsisA polished and professional portfolioâincluding both print pieces and an online presenceâis more important than ever for photographers, graphic designers, and other creative professionals to make a great first impression and secure employment. This new third edition of No Plastic Sleeves has been thoroughly updated across all facets of portfolio production, including increased coverage on self-promotion, social media, branding, online promotion, new and updated interviews, case studies, and more. Including hundreds of photos, examples of successful design from both students and professionals, and interviews with industry professionals, this text will guide you through the complete process of conceptualizing, designing, developing, branding, and promoting all the interconnected aspects of your total portfolio package, including teaching you how to: Objectively evaluate and edit your work Develop a distinguishing brand concept and iTable of Contents1. Authors’ Note 2. Step 1: Evaluate and Edit 3. Step 2: Branding 4. Step 3A: Cover Design 5. Step 3B: Materials and Forms 6. Step 4: Interior Book Pages 7. Step 5: Book Construction 8. Step 6: Portfolio Website & Online/Social Presence 9. Step 7: Self-Promotion 10. Step 8: Professional Materials 11. Contributors

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Book Synopsis"Only in America could a would-be monk convince a faded television star to pitch a rehabilitation device designed for Scandinavian skiers and create a nationwide sensation. The marketing strategy alone is worth the price of admission. " --Paul B.Table of ContentsA Hollywood Adventure. Hat in Hand. An Irresistible Product. Shooting Suzanne. A Virtual Start Up. Ambushed. $100,000,000. A Cultural Icon. Epilogue. Peter's Time Line. Index.

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Book SynopsisExplores how intellectual media professionals struggle with the institutional and cultural forces surrounding television that promote entertainment at the expense of education. This book provides a glimpse behind the scenes of a major documentary and demonstrates the value of an ethnographic approach to the study of media production.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsCh. 1Studying Public Television as American Public Culture3Ch. 2Childhood on the Contested Territory of Public Television in the United States35Ch. 3Negotiating Documentary Production: Authorship and Imagined Audiences61Ch. 4Public Television Documentary Poetics89Ch. 5Cutting across Cultures: Public Television Documentary and Representations of Otherness140Ch. 6Public Television Documentary and the Mediation of American Public Culture168App. AOrganizational chart of the Childhood Staff189App. BList of Academic Observers and Advisors191App. CSynopsis of the Childhood Series193Notes197References221Filmography234Index237

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Book SynopsisRelease your inner bawse with YouTube phenomenon Lilly Singh''s How to Be a Bawse, winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards: Non-Fiction Book of the Year''The ultimate no-nonsense manual for millennials how how to make it to the top'' MARIE CLAIREFrom actress, comedian and YouTube sensation Lilly Singh (aka Superwoman) comes the definitive guide to being a BAWSE - a person who exudes confidence, reaches goals, gets hurt efficiently, and smiles genuinely because they''ve fought through it all and made it out the other side.Told in her hilarious, bold voice that''s inspired over 9 million fans, and using stories from her own life to illustrate her message, Lilly proves that there are no shortcuts to success. WARNING: This book does NOT include hopeful thoughts, lucky charms, and cute quotes.That''s because success, happiness and everything else you want in life needs to be fought for - not wished for.WiTrade ReviewThe official debut book from YouTube phenomenon Lilly Singh * from publisher's description *The ultimate no-nonsense manual for millennials on how to make it to the top * Marie Claire *In her book, Lilly inspires her audience to make the most of life through smashing goals and oozing confidence * Look *Full of good, ballsy advice * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisThe Internet isn''t all cat videos. There''s also Felicia Day - violinist, filmmaker, Internet entrepreneur, compulsive gamer and former lonely homeschooled girl who overcame her isolated childhood to become the ruler of a new world . . . or at least semi-influential in the world of Internet geeks and Goodreads book clubs.After growing up in the south where she was ''homeschooled for hippie reasons'', Felicia moved to Hollywood to pursue her dream of becoming an actress and was immediately typecast as a crazy cat-lady secretary. But Felicia''s misadventures in Hollywood led her to produce her own web series, own her own production company and become an Internet star.Felicia''s short-ish life and her rags-to-riches rise to Internet fame launched her career as one of the most influential creators in new media. Now, Felicia''s strange world is filled with thoughts on creativity, video games, and a dash of mild feminist activism - just like her memoir.Hilarious aTrade ReviewEverything Felicia creates seems to succeed. This book should be no different. It's a great read - far from 'horrible' and worth every 'Penny'. See what I did there? It's a play on...never mind. * Neil Patrick Harris, author of Choose Your Own Autobiography and Felicia’s co-star in Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog *Reading Felicia Day's memoir is like going on a road trip with an old friend you never knew you had. This is the perfect book to prove you aren't the only misfit in the world, and to remind you that that's a very good thing. * Jenny Lawson, author of Let's Pretend This Never Happened *

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Book SynopsisAt home, work, and out in our ever-changing world, we're all just doing our best. In this modern parody, Frog and Toad are here to commiserate and lend some laughter.Full of wry humor and deep compassion for our modern vulnerabilities, the stories in Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best perfectly capture the heartwarming authenticity of Lobel’s famous amphibian friends while revealing razor-sharp truths about the world we live in today. Through Frog and Toad, we see the anxieties that are woven throughout our everyday existence, from our well-meaning but often-failed attempts at practicing self-care to our struggle to balance the gifts and burdens of technology. Toad ponders a variety of questionable schemes to pay off his credit cards, while Frog spends too much time scrolling through the newsfeed on his phone. But despite their daily frustrations and existential concerns, they know that having a friend to share life’s burdens makes ev

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Blogging 5 Chapter 1: Discovering Blog Basics 7 Making Yourself Comfortable with Blogs 8 How people use blogs 9 Recognizing a blog 16 Blog anatomy: Dissecting a typical blog 17 Starting a Blog 21 Choosing What to Blog About 23 Creating a Successful Blog 24 Setting goals 25 Writing well 25 Creating a calendar 26 Building community with comments 27 Designing for Success 28 Understanding themes 29 Knowing content types 30 Thinking about audience 30 Chapter 2: Entering the Blogosphere 33 Assessing Your Involvement 34 What level of commitment are you willing to make to blogging? 35 Do you like writing? How’s your typing? 35 What will the blog be about? Is your blog personal or professional? 35 Do you think that your new blog might lead to new career opportunities? 36 How comfortable are you with sharing? 36 What Happens When You Publish? 36 Blogging Ethically 38 Telling the truth 39 Making mistakes 41 Handling dialogue 43 Keeping Your Job While Blogging 44 Blogging without Embarrassing Your Mother or Losing Friends 45 Understanding what’s at stake 46 Protecting others in your life 46 Protecting Your Privacy and Reputation 47 Creating Your Brand 48 Communicating who you are 48 Hitting reboot 49 Chapter 3: Choosing and Hosting Blog Software 51 Having Your Own Domain Name 51 Picking a domain name 52 Registering a domain 54 Finding Web Hosting 57 Doing your research 58 Subscribing to web hosting 59 Deciding on the Right Blogging Software 61 Budgeting for software 63 Making sure you get the basics 63 Upgrading with bells and whistles 65 Understanding Hosted Blog Software 66 Reaping the benefits 67 Living with the limitations 68 Choosing hosted software 69 Understanding Blog Software That You Install on Your Own Server 72 Reaping the benefits 72 Living with the limitations 73 Choosing non-hosted blogging software 74 Installing blog software 77 Part 2: Setting Up Your Blog 79 Chapter 4: Starting a Blogger Blog 81 Starting a Blog with Blogger 81 Creating an account 82 Naming your blog 84 Using the Dashboard 86 Writing a Post 87 Adding a link 88 Spell-checking your text 89 Including an image 90 Publishing Your Post 92 Previewing your post 92 Configuring post settings 93 Launching your post 94 Viewing Your Blog Post 94 Selecting the Dashboard Settings 95 Making basic changes 96 Making comment changes 97 Making email changes 98 Customizing Your Blog 98 Choosing a new theme 99 Using the Theme Designer 100 Editing page elements 103 Chapter 5: Starting a WordPress Blog 107 Choosing between WordPress.com and WordPress.org 108 Starting a WordPress.com Blog 110 Creating an account 110 Using the dashboard 114 Changing site settings 114 Writing a Post 115 Customizing Your WordPress.com Blog 118 Selecting a new theme 118 Installing WordPress 120 Registering a domain 121 Selecting web hosting 121 Getting the software 122 Uploading the WordPress files 124 Setting up the database 126 Running the install script 128 Getting Familiar with Settings 130 Logging in 130 Setting up an Editor account 130 Using the Dashboard 132 Checking out the panels 134 Creating a Post 134 Customizing Your Design 136 Finding Out More about WordPress 137 Chapter 6: Creating a Squarespace Blog 139 Creating a Squarespace Account 139 Selecting a template 140 Choosing a site name 142 Adding Blog Content 144 Uploading images 145 Importing content from other platforms 146 Customizing and Connecting 147 Linking your social networks 148 Using the Squarespace sidebar 149 Chapter 7: Considering Other Blogging Platforms 151 Blogging with Wix 151 Writing with Weebly 155 Checking Out Additional Platforms 156 Part 3: Fitting In and Feeling Good 159 Chapter 8: Finding Your Niche 161 Deciding What Belongs on Your Blog 161 Parent blogging 163 Turning your offline hobby into a blog 164 Talking technology 165 Getting political with it 166 Reporting news 167 Revealing it all 167 Sharing a deal 168 Design, lifestyle, DIY — oh my! 168 Living on less 169 Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic 170 Creating a super niche 170 Examining a new niche 171 Learning from the Pros 172 Lurking on other blogs 173 Participating by commenting 174 Reaching Out to Other Bloggers 175 Meeting in person 175 Attending conferences 176 Using social networks 176 Chapter 9: Creating Great Content 179 Knowing Your Audience 180 Finding your competitors 180 Discovering the secrets of success 181 Profiling your audience 184 Writing for a specific audience 186 Writing Well and Frequently 186 Being yourself 187 Finding rewards in lengthy posts 190 Remembering proofreading and editing 190 Relying on your content calendar 191 Drawing in Readers 195 Hooking with a headline 195 Turning to video and photos 195 Following what’s trending 196 Joining the crowd 196 Listing with listicles 197 Grabbing readers with food 198 Serving the Reader 198 Giving them what they need 198 Giving them what they want 198 Creating content worth referencing 199 Getting linky with it 199 Overcoming Writer’s Block 200 Chapter 10: Building Community with Comments 203 Getting Interaction Going with Comments 204 Getting involved 205 Enabling comments 207 Managing Comments 208 Establishing community guidelines 208 Editing comments 211 Deleting comments 211 Moderating comments 212 Recognizing Spam Comments 213 Fighting Spam with Software 217 Protecting your comment form 217 Screening for spam 219 Dealing with Coverage on Other Blogs 222 Chapter 11: Blogging Anonymously 225 Deciding How Much Anonymity You Need 226 Going Anonymous 228 Establishing a pseudonym 228 Setting up a new email address 228 Choosing passwords 229 Starting your anonymous blog 230 Being time and location aware 230 Approaching Content Cautiously 231 Stepping Up Security 231 Understanding IP addresses 232 Using software safely 233 Keeping up 233 Resources 234 Part 4: Going Beyond Words 235 Chapter 12: Working with Photos 237 Keeping It Simple 237 Getting Equipped 238 Picking a digital camera 238 Choosing photo-editing software 240 Using Google Photos 241 Choosing a photo-sharing tool 242 Choosing Visuals for Your Blog 244 Taking photos 244 Using art from other sources 246 Editing Photos 246 Getting photos into Google Photos 248 Cropping a photo 248 Adjusting brightness and contrast 249 Adjusting color 249 Optimizing a photo for the web 250 Considering other photo-editing tools 250 Chapter 13: Starting a Podcast 251 Deciding to Podcast 252 Planning Your Podcast 253 Assessing the Tools 255 Dressing Up Your Podcast with Music and Sound Effects 257 Creative Commons Search 257 Magnatune 258 Freesound 258 Free Music Archive 259 Publishing Your Podcast 259 Assigning metadata 260 Choosing a format 260 Storing your podcasts 261 Delivering your podcasts 262 Promoting Your Podcast 263 Adding your podcast to FeedBurner 263 Adding your podcast to iTunes 264 Getting listed in podcast directories 265 Chapter 14: Diving into Vlogging 267 Defining Vlogging 267 Understanding why you should vlog 268 Discovering available vlogging platforms 269 Setting the Stage 270 Choosing the right equipment 271 Creating a vlogging space 271 Editing Your Vlog 272 Keeping it simple 272 Keeping it real 273 Promoting Your Vlog 273 Chapter 15: Leveraging Community with Forums 275 Deciding Whether Forums Will Work for You 276 Researching Software Options 278 Choosing between Free and Commercial Forum Software 279 Browsing commercial forum software 280 Perusing open-source forum software 280 Getting Finicky about Features 281 Installing Forum Software 284 Cultivating Community Standards 285 Part 5: Marketing and Promoting Your Blog 287 Chapter 16: Making Your Blog Easy to Find 289 Diving into SEO 289 Understanding SEO 290 Creating an SEO-friendly blog 290 Using SEO tools 291 Understanding SEO changes 292 Branding Your Blog 292 Telling them what you’re going to tell them 292 Showing them what you’re going to show them 293 Reaching Out with RSS 294 Getting the goods on web feeds 294 Breaking it down further 295 Generating web traffic 296 Creating a feed for your blog 296 Making the Most of RSS 297 Chapter 17: Getting to Know Social Networking 299 Thinking Strategically 300 Connecting with your audience 301 Selecting networks 301 Protecting your privacy online 302 Focusing on consistent branding 302 Creating opportunities for conversation 304 Prompting audience action 305 Getting Familiar with Social Networks 306 Friend-based networks 306 Hobby-based networks 308 Professional networks 309 Media-sharing networks 310 Informational networks 311 Location-based networks 312 Sharing It All 312 Chapter 18: Joining the Big Four Social Networks 315 Joining Facebook 316 Creating a Facebook Page 316 Using your Facebook Page 317 Understanding Twitter 319 Getting Started with Twitter 321 Signing up for an account 321 Tweeting 322 Exploring the settings 324 Tying your blog into Twitter 324 Getting Started with LinkedIn 325 Connecting through LinkedIn 325 Creating your LinkedIn account 326 Connecting through Instagram 326 Valuing the visual 327 Using Instagram creatively 327 Chapter 19: Measuring Blog Presence 329 Exploring the Power of Statistics 330 Knowing What the Statistics Mean 333 Hits 333 Page views 333 Unique visitors 334 Repeat visitors 335 Errors 335 Getting Web Stats 336 Choosing hosted statistics software 337 Choosing installable statistics software 337 Part 6: Getting Business-y with It 339 Chapter 20: Making Mad Mad Money 341 Finding Out How Advertising Works 341 Planning for advertising 343 Looking at the formats 343 Assessing business models 345 Joining an Ad Network 345 Putting Ads on Your Blog 346 Getting Paid to Post 347 Participating in marketing campaigns 347 Tying in social media presence 348 Blogging professionally 348 Making the Most of Affiliate Marketing 349 Amazon Associates Program 349 Rakuten Affiliate Network 349 Seeking Sponsorships 350 Negotiating a sponsorship experience 350 Setting boundaries 352 Accepting Gifts, Not Obligations 353 Viewing Your Blog as an Influential Platform 354 Chapter 21: Blogging for Companies 355 Putting Blogs to Work for Your Business 356 Considering the benefits of a business blog 356 Checking out businesses that blog 357 Deciding whether to blog 358 Planning for Business Blog Success 359 Setting goals 359 Choosing a blogger 360 Deciding what to write 361 Generating sales or action 363 Delivering with Technology 364 Enabling comments 364 Creating RSS/web feeds 365 Podcasting 365 Starting a wiki 365 Joining a social network 366 Advertising on Blogs 366 Going contextual 367 Advertising via ad networks 368 Sponsoring a blog 368 Leveraging LinkedIn 370 Part 7: The Part of Tens 371 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Grow Community 373 Write Often 373 Listen and Respond to Readers 374 Visit and Participate 374 Guest Blog and Invite Guest Bloggers 376 Communicate via Email and Newsletters 376 Get Social 378 Involve Your Readers 378 Connect Offline 379 Go Mobile 380 Diversify 380 Chapter 23: Ten Things All Bloggers Should Do 381 Discover Your Voice 381 Stoke Your Muse 382 Survey Your Readers 383 Find Your Tribe 383 Know Your Traffic Sources 384 Set Goals 385 Define Success 386 Create a Monetization Plan or Not 386 Prepare to Grow 387 Know When You’re Done 387 Index 389

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Book SynopsisFrom Emmy Award-winning writer Quinta Brunson (creator and star of Abbott Elementary) comes a deeply personal and funny collection of essays about trying to make it when you''re struggling, the importance of staying true to your roots, and how she''s redefined humor online. Quinta Brunson is a master at breaking the internet. Before having any traditional background in media, her humorous videos were the first to go viral on Instagram’s platform. From there, Brunson’s wryly observant POV helped cement her status in the comedy world at large, with roles on HBO, Netflix, ABC, Adult Swim, BuzzFeed, the CW, and Comedy Central. Now, Brunson is bringing her comedic chops to the page in She Memes Well, an earnest, laugh-out-loud collection about this unusual road to notoriety.In her debut essay collection, Quinta applies her trademark humor and heart to discuss what it was like to go from a girl who loved the World

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the PQ Best Publication Award in Performance Design & Scenography 2023 This book uses digital media theory to explore contemporary understandings of expanded scenography as spatial practice. It surveys and analyses a selection of ground-breaking, experimental digital media performances that comprise a genealogy spanning the last 30 years, in order to show how the arrival of digital technologies has profoundly transformed performance practice. Performances are selected based on their ability to elicit the unique specificities of digital media in new and original ways, thereby exposing both the richness and shortcomings of digital culture. O''Dwyer argues that contemporary scenography is largely propelled by and dependent on digital technologies and represents a rich, fertile domain, where unbridled creativity can explore new techniques and challenge the limits of knowledge. The 30-year genealogy includes works by Troika Ranch, Stelarc, Klaus Obermaier, Chunky MovTrade ReviewO’Dwyer guides the reader through six chapters of case studies … with amazing dexterity … It is O’Dwyer’s adept and careful analysis of each of the artists/works that makes this volume so compelling. * International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Avant-garde and Invention in Early Digital Scenography: Troika Ranch 2. Scenography of the Cyborg: Stelarc’s Extra Ear 3. Innovations in Motion-Tracking and Projection-Mapping: Klaus Obermaier 4. Responsive Environments and Choreographing Indeterminacy: Chunky Move 5. Architectural Projection-Mapping: OnionLab Beaming on a Grand Scale 6. Ubiquitous Computing, Behavioural Profiling, Big Data and Machine Learning: Blast Theory Conclusion: Towards a Nascent Grammar of Digital Scenography Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisI have no answers. I have nothing but rage and sorrow. And so yes I built you because this is what I do. And honestly it's not that hard, you're basically a chatbot. Merril is one of Silicon Valley's leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant virtual Angie' offers her some solace until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearanceA moving exploration of the intersection of family, technology, and legacy, anthropology is the timely new play from award-winning playwright, Lauren Gunderson. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London's Hampstead Theatre, in September 2023.<

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Book Synopsis''Will have you in stitches'' The Irish Times''He''s almost certainly not the hero you ordered, but he''s the hero we need right now'' Dave Gorman''I nearly stopped breathing twice as I was laughing so much. Glorious. Dom Joly''Probably the funniest thing I''ve read this year'' Rufus HoundGet ready for the online adventures of one man who just wants to make friendsAnd one very annoyed worldBased on the ingenious Sir Michael Twitter account, How to (Almost) Make Friends on the Internet is the funniest book you''ll read this year. Whether it''s offering his services as a Karate Lawyer or Funeral DJ, devising the world''s worst plan to get a free haircut, or trying to buy a blue bucket that may or may not be for sale, Michael just wants to connect with people.The only problem is that people are slightly less enthusiastic about connecting with him and the results are utterly Trade Reviewwill have you in stiches. They start inconspicuously then descend into hilarious absurdity * The Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisMusic videos play a critical role in our age of ubiquitous streaming digital media. They project the personas and visions of musical artists; they stand at the cutting edge of developments in popular culture; and they fuse and revise multiple frames of reference, from dance to high fashion to cult movies and television shows to Internet memes. Above all, music videos are laboratories for experimenting with new forms of audiovisual expression. The Rhythm Image explores all these dimensions. The book analyzes, in depth, recent music videos for artists ranging from pop superstar The Weeknd to independent women artists like FKA twigs and Dawn Richard. The music videos discussed in this book all treat the traditional themes of popular music: sex and romance, money and fame, and the lived experiences of race and gender. But they twist these themes in strange and unexpected ways, in order to reflect our entanglement with a digital world of social media, data gathering, and 24/7 demandsTrade ReviewA quarter-century back, MTV’s Amp showcased electronica videos, eerie creatures of beats-driven posthumanism. The show ended, but the videos multiplied, digital tinkering to visualize hip-hop, R&B, and new divas alongside EDM for stop-start viewing on YouTube. Steven Shaviro philosopher of speculative fiction, at last names this core category: the rhythm image. Gazing and auditing, applying theory as needed, he makes that tweak in the assemblage on your screen a frontier. The filmic nugget pulsates, in his cuts from micro to macro analysis, becoming a fundamental cultural reshaping—the visual groove as 21st century homeland. * Eric Weisbard, author of Songbooks: The Literature of American Popular Music *When is a book on music video not “just” a book on music video? When it deftly weaves descriptions of digital art-making with the ideas of Henri Bergson, Immanuel Kant, Marshall McLuhan, and Vivian Sobchack to expand on Gilles Deluge’s film-philosophy and articulate a new regime of the image: the rhythm image. Through luxuriant close readings and invigorating exposition, Shaviro shows how contemporary music videos immerse viewers in the new temporal and affective relationship that organize digital media culture. A delight to read and to contemplate! * Caetlin Benson-Allott, Professor of English and Film & Media Studies, Georgetown University, USA *In recent years, the once denigrated and impure object of the music video has received more serious attention and nowhere more so than in Steven Shaviro’s ground-breaking work, The Rhythm Image. Combining close engagement with the audiovisual expressive properties of specific digital music videos with broader sociological and philosophical concerns, this book argues for the emergence of a new diagram of audiovisual expression based neither in movement nor pure temporality but in rhythm. While, on the one hand this book engages with Deleuze’s cinema books and through them a range of philosophical references from Kant to Whitehead, read in conjunction with contemporary accounts of post-cinema and digital media, at its core is an intense engagement with the contemporary music videos for artists including Massive Attack, FKA Twigs, Tierra Whack and Tkay Maidza that it engages with in loving detail. Ultimately it suggests that these music videos allow for the grasping of contemporary social transformations affecting race, gender, sexuality and mediated desires intensively via moments of audiovisual bliss. * Michael N. Goddard, Reader in Film and Screen Media, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK *Table of ContentsList of Figures Preface 1. The Rhythm Image 2. Post-Cinematic Articulations of Sound and Vision (Massive Attack) 3. Cyborg Avatars (Dawn Richard) 4. Pulses of Distraction (Tierra Whack) 5. Living With Time-Space Compression (Bonobo) 6. The Passion According to FKA twigs 7. Vanishing Voices (Moses Sumney) 8. Metamorphoses of a Severed Head (The Weeknd) 9. Submerged (Tkay Maidza) Afterword Books and Articles Cited Music and Videos Cited Index

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'The young Instagram duo on a mission to make comfort food cool again' - The Times'If you're craving something delicious, indulgent and dripping with cheese, then this recipe from Twisted: A Cookbook will have your mouth salivating' - Stylist From the most popular food brand on social - Twisted's brand new official cookbook, featuring 100+ never-before-seen, 100% delicious recipes, ideal for get-togethers, family gatherings, dinner parties and social occasions, it is packed full of 130 recipes that embody the Twisted ethos: unserious food tastes seriously good!Lockdown has meant we've been apart from those we love for a long time, and so Twisted: A Cookbook will be your perfect companion to take you through all the wonderful social occasions we hope you can plan for this Spring/Summer and beyond. Whether you're a student at university in need of recipes suitable for big gatherings, or you're planning lots of social occasions this summer in the garden, or eventually in the home, each chapter is unique and contains utterly delicious recipes taking inspiration from all over the world, the flavours are outrageously good!Tom Jackson and Harry Bamber created Twisted back in 2016 with one thing in mind; to remind people that cooking should be fun. Through their sharable drool-worthy recipe videos, their refreshing take on food and cooking was brought to life and has since been adopted by millions all over the world, becoming a global phenomenon and the most popular food brand on social in the UK with its recipes being featured around the globe, from Good Morning America to This Morning, CNN and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Having created thousands of indulgent, innovative, mouth-watering dishes with clever, simple twists, Twisted: A Cookbook is Twisted's most eye-wateringly brilliant collection of 100+ new recipes to date. Prepare for mealtimes to look a little different from now on.Twisted: A Cookbook is divided into three parts, with sharing at the heart of each:-BASICS - covers all your Twisted condiments, breads, pickles and 'can't live without' sauces- OCCASIONS - chapters include MEAT-FREE MONDAY, DINNER PARTY, PICNIC, BBQ, GAME DAY, CURRY NIGHT, HUNGOVER SATURDAY --BREAKFAST and CHRISTMAS PARTY- INGREDIENTS - is dedicated to the staples we adore and how to make them taste better than ever before from pasta to chocolate, wraps and potatoes Twisted has changed the way we look at food for the better, reminding us that it's ok to indulge, break the rules and have fun. If you're going to treat yourself, you may as well do it properly. Twisted: A Cookbook is all about trying something new, experimenting in the kitchen, and of course twisting the classics, whether it's making a classically British scotch egg Korean or turning a pakora into a burger, this cookbook has got something for everyone, irresistible vegan and vegetarian recipes, unique Indian recipes and curries, incredible picnic ideas and BBQ recipes that will put the bog standard burger and hot dog to shame! Recipes include: Baked Buffalo BBQ Ribs, Tartiflette Gnocchi, Vegan Mushroom Carbonara, Spicy Cauliflower Pakora Burgers, Creamy Peanut Butter Noodles, Rapid Black Daal, Sicilian Bruschetta Pasta Salad, Mashed Potato Dippers, Cheat's Churros AND SO MANY MORE we can't wait for you to try!

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Book SynopsisFrom Jen Balisi, creator of the unparalleled Indulgent Eats brand, comes an over-the-top collection of tantalizing recipes. With this incredible cookbook, unlock a whole new world of awesome flavors inspired by the most viral food discoveries from Jen's travels around the globe. Every outrageously delicious recipe will have you cooking unique and mouthwatering meals while reading through the stories behind the food, featuring easy QR code access to Jen's Instagram posts highlighting the top restaurants and secret food stall gems that inspired each dish. Her favorite recipes even come with cookbook-exclusive video content, so you can follow along, step-by-step, as the food gets made in that signature #IndulgentEats drool-worthy style. Luxuriate with mind-boggling cheese pulls, turn up the spice to 11 and get comfortable with that #CarbLife as you discover new and inspired recipes that will have your stomach doing a happy dance. From quick and easy flavor bombs you'll want to eat again and again, like Spicy Funky Shrimp Noodles or Cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits, to epic meals that will impress your family and friends, like Golden Lava French Toast or Double Smashed Burgers with Garlic Chili Mayo, Indulgent Eats at Home is all about savoring the foods you desire most. So come one, come all and make sure you come HUNGRY as you dive into everything this indulgent cookbook has to offer. This cookbook includes 60 recipes and 60 photos.

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Book SynopsisWe’re inundated with advice on how to cut back on our screen time, and urged instead to embrace nature, human relationships and being present in the moment. But has anyone actually considered those realities? They sound like a lot of work. In her new book, Jennifer McCartney gives thanks for phones, iPads, laptops, the menu tablets at Chili’s and all screens everywhere. We can now follow a baby alpaca on a webcam, watch a viral video on TikTok, find an ex on Facebook, measure our pupillary distances, answer any question without engaging our brains—there’s so much to learn; with little to no effort. The Internet practically runs itself! We use it for work, for family, for research. We’re really, really good at being online! And that’s something to celebrate. With her usual balance of pithy wisdom, aptitude tests and hilarious commentary, McCartney embraces our new reality. After all, as Descartes might have said, “I scroll, therefore I am.”Trade Review"According to Jennifer McCartney... there is a hefty defence to be mounted in favour of our mass screen addiction, one she embraces so passionately she even takes a moment to praise the menu tablets at the international restaurant chain Chili's." -- Polly Vernon - The Times

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Book SynopsisFully revised to reflect the latest updates in the most popular creativity apps, this is the original, best-selling guide to using creative apps on your Apple device to produce your very own masterpieces. Artists like David Hockney have taken to creating art on the iPad, but you don't have to be an artist to achieve great results on your device. This refreshingly accessible book is perfect for skilled artists and creative wannabes alike. Alongside the step-by-step projects that teach the fundamentals of digital painting, there are also some easy and fun artistic tricks that anyone can try. You'll master the most popular art apps, and you will learn new painting and drawing skills along the way.Includes advice on using Procreate, ArtRage, Art Studio for iPad, Adobe Photoshop Sketch, Pen & Ink, Brushes and Tayasui Sketches Pro.

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Book SynopsisWhat is information? Who are the information rich and who are the information poor? How can there be equality of access for users in the light of the political, economic and cultural pressures that are placed upon information creators, gatherers and keepers? Set against a broad historical backdrop, The Information Society explores the information revolution that continues to gather pace, as the understanding and management of information becomes even more important in a world where data can be transmitted in a split second. This latest edition of this standard work has been fully updated to take account of the changing landscape and technological developments since 2008. The social Web, or Web 2.0, is now embedded in daily life, and some of its applications have become the most popular forms of communication system. Even the predominance of email – one of the most familiar manifestations of the information revolution – is now threatened by texting and the use of such applications as Twitter. The ways in which we expect to interact with information – and how much we are willing to pay for access to it – are throwing up new opportunities and debates. At a societal level, as the quantity of personal digitized information continues to grow exponentially, so do both the benefits of exploiting it and the dangers of misusing it. The use of ICT to make government more accessible has to be balanced against the use of technologies that enable the state to be more vigilant or more intrusive, according to one's point of view. Behind all of this lies further technical change: the massive expansion of connectivity to high-speed broadband networks; the phased abandonment of analogue broadcasting; and above all the widespread availability and use of sophisticated multi-functional mobile devices which carry voice, video and data and which can themselves be carried anywhere. The implications for daily life, for education, for work and for social and political relationships are massive. Readership: All information professionals and students on courses on information, librarianship and communications studies, where an understanding of the nature of the information society is an essential underpinning of more advanced work.Trade ReviewThe sixth edition of what has now become a standard textbook in its field, this book has been updated about every four years since the first edition was published in 1994...As an introductory textbook that describes how information has been accumulated, analysed and disseminated through the ages, this book is recommended to library and information students. -- Australian Academic & Research LibrariesTable of ContentsIntroduction. The information society: myth and realityPART 1: THE HISTORICAL DIMENSION1. From script to print The origins of writing The alphabet Images, sounds and numbers The first media The development of the book Printing: the first communications revolution The trade in books 2. Mass media and new technology The pictorial image The recording and transmission of sound Mass media: radio and cinema Television Computers: the second communications revolution PART 2: THE ECONOMIC DIMENSION3. The information market-place The publishing industry: a paradigm of information transfer Authors and publishers The diversity of publishing New directions in publishing The evolution of the e-book The interdependent media: convergence and change The market: definition and size Fragmentation or competition? 4. Access to information The price of books and the cost of broadcasts The cost of libraries Public good or private profit? Electronic communications: access and costs The world wide web Networks: an electronic democracy? Electronic publishing: towards a new paradigm? The cost of access: issues and problems PART 3: THE POLITICAL DIMENSION 5. Information rich and information poor The value of information Information in developing countries: an issue defined Wealth and poverty: information and economic development Information delivery systems: some contrasts North and South: the world publishing industry Eastern Europe: a different poverty? The limits of wealth: information poverty in the West 6. Information, the state and the citizen The role of the state: an introduction The role of the state: the protection of intellectual property The role of the state: data protection and personal privacy The role of the state: freedom of information The role of the state: censorship Contemporary dilemmas: the issues redefined PART 4 THE INFORMATION PROFESSION 7. The information profession: a domain delineated The role of the information professional The work of the information professional Librarians and libraries: archetypes in transition From archivist to records manager Information managers Managing knowledge Afterword. An information society? Studying the information society

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Book SynopsisWhere and who do we want to be? How might we get there? What might happen if we stay on our current course?In The Future of Serious Art, Bidisha uses her personal journey through novels, TV and film to mirror the seismic changes that have occurred in culture and its industries in recent years.The digital revolution has brought all of TV, cinema and music into the palms of our hands. It’s easier than ever to bring stories to life, but what happens when artistic work is rebranded as 'content creation'? Where does this leave literary novelists and arthouse filmmakers? What about those auteur-directors who make mainstream but thoughtful films for the big screen? As a storyteller herself, and a woman of colour who isn't a millennial, Bidisha asks who is taken seriously as an artist, what is taken seriously as art now and how that might change over the next century.This brief but mighty book is one of five that comprise the first set of FUTURES essays. Each standalone book presents the author's original vision of a singular aspect of the future which inspires in them hope or reticence, optimism or fear. Read individually, these essays will inform, entertain and challenge. Together, they form a picture of what might lie ahead, and ask the reader to imagine how we might make the transition from here to there, from now to then.

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Book SynopsisAh, the internet - a daunting place for the uninitiated and veteran alike. Whether you're stuck trying to perfect a suitable Zoom call background or frustrated with the old Tinder bio; whether you're building the courage to finally leave that annoying WhatsApp group or regretting the email you've just sent to your manager with three kisses - there just seems to be no answer to all your digital etiquette fails, right?WRONG! This outrageously funny foolproof 'guide' to digital interaction will solve all your 21st Century problems and stop you looking like a modern-day Luddite. Is your voicemail greeting as bad as it sounds? Are you being catfished? Do you want to hear the secret to getting more Instagram followers? These are just a few of the internet's most pressing questions we've got covered in our 100 question guide.Grounded by its earth-shattering research and enhanced with its quirky borders, I Think You're on Mute is an essential 'companion' and is here to help you navigate netiquette. The internet? Completed it, mate.DISCLAIMER: THIS PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN SATIRE AND SHOULD NOT TO BE CONSUMED UNIRONICALLY.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world's greatest record-breaking feats, stunts and tricks in this interactive celebration. YouTube is the world's most-visited video sharing site, where more than 1 billion hours of content are viewed every day. It's packed with seemingly endless amazing clips, many documenting incredible feats of human endeavour and endurance. YouTube World Records 2022 is the original and best interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping efforts.Super-powered with on-the-page QR code links to more than 250 amazing videos, YouTube World Records 2022 showcases the greatest feats ever recorded on the internet. From the tallest and smallest to the greatest and maddest, this sensational collection covers music, sport, technology and everything in between – including pancake tossing. fiery-hot pepper eating, mega-quick drumming and unbelievable basketball slam-dunks. Vibrantly illustrated and incredibly entertaining, this is the ultimate celebration of the world's greatest records.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Amazing Human Feats • The Biggest! • The Smallest! • Speed Demons! • Super Sports Stars • Food Feats • Gross Out Records • Power Strength • Earth & Nature • What a Pain! • Amazing Machines • How to Become a World Record Holder.

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Book SynopsisRunning a Creative Company in the Digital Age helps you navigate the landscape and learn from seasoned professionals, understanding the mistakes they made so you don't have to make them too! Running a Creative Company in the Digital Age helps you navigate the landscape and learn from seasoned professionals, understanding the mistakes they made so you don't have to make them too! In the modern media industry digital content production is cheaper, more democratic and accessible and it's becoming more attractive - and easier - to do things your own way. So what if you want to set up on your own? This book will guide you through the joys and pitfalls of running your own creative company in today's diverse media climate. This is a nuts and bolts guide to company set up, structure, management and content production for digital platforms, TV, festivals, charities, education, brands and businesses. Full of tips for creating innovative business models and platforms, handling tricky people and situations, funding and networking, these pages are your touchstone for making that bold first move into founder/managing director status. Featuring interviews with industry experts including digital agency and production company CEOs, creative entrepreneurs, crowd funding platforms, investors, film makers, media lawyers and accountants.Trade ReviewRunning a Creative Company in the Digital Age will definitely help you understand how to go about this. It's essential reading for any writers and filmmakers who want to work for themselves or set up their own company -- Michelle Goode * Sofluid *This plain-speaking, accessible guide to setting up a creative business demystifies the entire process, and does so from the unique perspective of a creative who has been there, done it and has the scars to prove it -- Nicola Lees * WFTV *Should be on the reading list of every Media/Arts/Entrepreneurship college course in the country -- Rajesh Thind * founder of Pindu Productions *Extensively researched... All that you need to know is addressed here. Put this book with your dictionary -- Elinor Perry Smith * Lock and Load *an essential purchase...the book is a fascinating read which will place business matters into an understandable context -- Leo White * Kamera *

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Book SynopsisSocial media is a new type of public space that has revolutionised the way women express themselves, placing the power of representation in female hands like no technology before. But this increased visibility looks both ways, with the gazed upon also gazing back through platforms designed for judgement and surveillance. A man-made tool, social media is now deeply entwined with women’s lives in an always-on culture where new and intrusive forms of comparison, shaming and watchfulness are completely normalised and women’s bodies, minds and emotions are picked apart. While many are acutely aware of this ‘visibility trap’, taking ownership of it remains a minefield. In The Visibility Trap, Mary McGill blends feminism, media studies and lived experiences to explore the contradictions and dangers of online visibility for women, asking how we can build better, safer digital spaces for all. From current research to real-life testimonies, via the Kardashian Industrial Complex (KIC) to image-based sexual abuse — ‘revenge porn’ — and its belated criminalisation, she offers urgent and welcome insights into using social media more consciously, powerfully and positively. This is a must-read for anyone who loves or hates social media; for the guardians of future social media users and for anyone else who is still half-on, half-off this most twenty-first century of obsessions.

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