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Why is this a pick?: Where did Times New Roman come from? What does it mean if you use Futura? Can the right font help get a president elected, start a revolution or even save lives? And which types have gotten the most people angry over their use? Find out the secret lives of the typefaces we see around us every day in this blend of history, art and internet memes, rife with compelling visuals and dry wit. |
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Why is this a pick?: There's a quote on the cover that says "Like two years of film school in 248 pages". And that quote couldn't be more right. Steve Stockman explains succinctly and understandably all the aspects and basic common sense to make a video or film that someone would want to watch all the way through. |
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Why is this a pick?: Doug Tennapel expertly and quickly weaves another amazing story filled with aliens, alternate realities, and terra whales. (To find out what that is, go read the book) |
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Why is this a pick?: If you enjoyed Spellbound, you’ll love First Position. Follow six talented young dancers as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, a prestigious competition that may determine the course of their careers. |
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Why is this a pick?: A chilling choice for mature audiences only. The Staircase takes you inside the true-life case of Michael Peterson, accused in 2001 of a gruesome crime. This gripping documentary miniseries will keep you on the edge of your seat for its entire eight-hour duration. |
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Why is this a pick?: The author of two other books on the subject of survival turns his attention to trauma’s aftermath. Read real-life accounts of how survivors of traumatic events managed to carry on with their lives. |
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Why is this a pick?: A 90,000 square foot home with 10 kitchens, 23 bathrooms, an indoor skating rink, and a 20-car garage. Does this sound like fiction? Well, prepare to meet real-life timeshare magnate David Siegel and his wife Jackie, and watch as they struggle to cope with the 2008 housing market crisis which threatens David’s career and the home of Jackie’s dreams. |
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Why is this a pick?: In his first Rocket book, How Rocket Learned to Read, Tad Hills introduces us to Rocket, the adorable white puppy and his newly found teacher, the little yellow bird. In Rocket Writes a Story, Rocket is now a word hound, always searching for new and exciting words. So he decides to write a story and ends up making a new friend as well. |
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Why is this a pick?: Bake, Mice, Bake! is a fun, engaging story with cute illustrations. It is a fun book to read to your young ones for a quick story or it is a good choice of book to have your beginning readers practice their reading skills. |
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Why is this a pick?: Three Flights From Alto Nido by Greg Laswell (aacm): With a lyrics as smooth and captivating as his voice, Greg Laswell is an artist you won’t mind leaving on repeat. |
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Why is this a pick?: This adorably illustrated picture book is an adaptation of a familiar children’s song. Great for bedtimes and group storytimes. |
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Why is this a pick?: A witty story that teaches a new generation just what a book is and what it can (or can’t) do. Full of laughs for young and old, beginning to end! |
