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1) Kandinsky
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Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter credited as being among the first to truly venture into abstract art. He persisted in expressing his internal world of abstraction despite negative criticism from his peers. He veered away from painting that could be viewed as representational in order to express his emotions, leading to his unique use of colour and form. Although his works received heavy censure at the time, in later years they...
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John Brockman brings together the world's best-known physicists and science writers-including Brian Greene, Walter Isaacson, Nobel Prize-winner Frank Wilczek, Benoit Mandelbrot, and Martin Rees-to explain the universe in all wondrous splendor.
In The Universe, today's most influential science writers explain the science behind our evolving understanding of the universe and everything in it, including the cutting edge research and discoveries that...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
With huge prize pools, skilled players, and huge tournaments, it's no wonder esports are making a splash around the globe. Readers of this high/low book will learn all about the biggest games, the best players, and the devoted fans defining esports.
"Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and legendary...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
The biggest stars of gaming draw in millions of dollars and fans. Some have become online celebrities! Meet the greatest streamers, creators, and players in this high/low look at the superstars of the gaming world.
"Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and legendary video game creator Shigeru...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and esports players are women. Meet some of the women at the forefront of gaming and learn how they achieved success in this exciting high/low title.
"Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and legendary video game...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Whether it's a new high score, a devastating attack, or an incredible come-from-behind win, pro gaming is full of amazing moments. Learn about the athletes, teams, and moments that thrill fans around the world with this fascinating high/low title.
"Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins and legendary...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
Thanks to passionate fans, blockbuster games, and celebrity players, the gaming industry takes in billions of dollars each year. Learn how professional gamers make money, which games are the all-time top sellers, and much more about the business of gaming with this captivating high/low book.
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8) Pro Gaming
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
The professional gaming industry includes esports players, streamers, sponsors, and others. Learn the difference between esports and streaming, find out how the industry of professional gaming works, and explore what it takes to reach the top with this engaging high/low title.
"Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star...
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Chaïm Soutine (1893-1943), the unconventional and controversial painter of Belorussian origin, combines influences of classic European painting with Post-Impressionism and Expressionism. As a member of the Artists from Belarus, a group within the Parisian School, he created an oeuvre mainly consisting of landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. His individual style, characterised by displays of humour and despair and by use of luminous colours, makes...
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Unlock your mindFrom the bestselling authors of Thinking, Fast and Slow; The Black Swan; and Stumbling on Happiness comes a cutting-edge exploration of the mysteries of rational thought, decision-making, intuition, morality, willpower, problem-solving, prediction, forecasting, unconscious behavior, and beyond. Edited by John Brockman, publisher of Edge. org ("The world's smartest website"-The Guardian), Thinking presents original ideas by today's...
11) Best of the Best
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“The Best of the Best” series brings together for the first time the most influential voices in education in a format that is concise, insightful and accessible for teachers. Keeping up with the latest and best ideas in education can be a challenge as can putting them into practice, but this highly acclaimed series is here to help. Each title features a comprehensive collection of brief and accessible contributions from some of the most eminent...
12) Progress
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In “Progress”, Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman explore our understanding of this core educational concept, drawing together ideas from leading international thinkers and practical strategies for busy teachers. “The Best of the Best” series brings together for the first time the most influential voices in education in a format that is concise, insightful and accessible for teachers. Keeping up with the latest and best ideas in education can...
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In “Feedback”, Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman explore our understanding of what is often cited as one of the most powerful tools for enhancing learning, drawing together ideas from leading international thinkers and practical strategies for busy teachers. “The Best of the Best” series brings together for the first time the most influential voices in education in a format that is concise, insightful and accessible for teachers. Keeping up...
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“The Best of News Design” 31st Edition, the latest edition in Rockport's highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Design's 2010 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals,...
15) MMA Greats
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Mixed martial arts competitors wrestle, jab, and kick their ways to the top. The best fighters never pull any punches. Look inside for the biggest names in MMA.
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Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.
The best stories from the third year. Gods, ghosts, and dinosaurs that are definitely not dragons!
Stories from J. Tynan Burke, David A. Gray, A. Martine, Tim McDaniel, Samuel Chapman, Evan Marcroft, William Condon, E.A. Brenner, David Gallay, R.W.W. Greene, Felicity Drake, Douglas Anstruther, and Beston Barnett.
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• The Bagel Shop Owner's Nephew - J. Tynan Burke
• Hishi...
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Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.
Memories, travel, and identity. Becoming a tree, applying to college by grappling hook, and living with a monster in your heart - the best science fiction and fantasy stories from Metaphorosis magazine's eighth year.
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• The Conch Shell - Elizabeth Raphael
• The Excursionist of JCPenney - Chris Panatier
• Arborify - Cadence Mandybura
• Pain Eater - Danny Menter
• She...
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Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis magazine.
Stories of difficulty and perseverance, of language and hope, of joy and love. From fairy penguins to love past death, stories that help us find the silver-lining in dark places. The best science fiction and fantasy stories from Metaphorosis magazine's fifth year.
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• A Witch's Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools -Hannah Hulbert
• Regret's Relief -Travis Wade Beaty
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Change Everything! Marking the debut of a hard-hitting new series from Edge.org and Harper Perennial, editor John Brockman delivers a cutting-edge master class covering everything you need to know about The Mind. With original contributions by the world's leading thinkers and scientists, including Steven Pinker, George Lakoff, Philip Zimbardo, V. S. Ramachandran, and others, The Mind offers aconsciousness-expanding primer on a fundamental topic. Unparalleled...
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