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Writing, Self help
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Are you feeling stuck? Unsure of what dreams God has for your life? Or maybe you know the dreams He's…
given you but are fearful of moving toward them? Take a journey to live out your dreams like never before--and discover that they are more beautiful than you could have imagined.With 75 inspirational readings combined with thought-provoking lists and questions, rich prayers, and space for reflection, Live Your Dreams offers unique motivation for discovering and relishing the life God has for you.Beautifully interactive and practical, Live Your Dreams with a gentle, authentic voice:gives you the space you long for to prayerfully discover your personal passionsinvites you to explore, understand, and pursue your most heartfelt goals in lifehelps you process past regrets and broken dreams and then move forward into God's abundant grace and hope.We each need the time and space to name our dreams and take the next step in pursuing them. Live Your Dreams helps you seek God to discover the dreams He has given you and realize that the pursuit of Him is what brings those dreams to life.
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Health and medicine, Psychology, Writing, Self help
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Discover how to get more joy in your life. Embark on a journey to enjoy life&’s simple pleasures, recover wonder,…
and taste freedom as you infuse magnificence into ordinary moments.Romanticize Your Life that invites you to usher in a "slow era" of life and reclaim the sweet moments of wonder that often get lost amid the hustle and the bustle, the worries, the what-ifs, and regrets. Tucked within every day are simple opportunities to live with greater mindfulness and joy every season, 365 days a year. You can start any day of the year (today is the best day to start!) and make it the beginning of your "new year" filled with more contentment and less worry. Through engaging and fun inspirations for every day of the calendar year, Romanticize Your Life offers creative ideas for infusing magnificence and true luxury into ordinary moments. Entries focus on various aspects of romanticizing your life like:BeautySelf-careConnectingCreatingNatureCozinessIdentityDreaming In Romanticize Your Life you will get the digital detox you've been longing for as you are prompted to engage in tactile, "real" experiences. Who knows, perhaps this week you will . . .Rearrange the furniture in your bedroom to create an entirely new vibe.Wake up earlier than usual and enjoy your morning coffee with the sunrise.Take yourself on a solo date to a movie. (Yes, you would like popcorn, thank you!)Cook dinner by candlelight and invite friends over to share in the ambiance.Handwrite a letter to someone you haven&’t connected with in a while.Go to a farmer's market to get fresh produce and a bouquet of flowers (because you deserve them!). Big or small, every moment of your experience matters. Embracing those simple pleasures with an intentional mindset frees you to discover that they were extraordinary all along. Romanticize Your Life can help you approach your days with purpose because you are the main character in your unique and fabulous story!
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Hobbies and crafts, Self help, Writing
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When was the last time you did something just for the joy of it? The Creative Soul Within invites you on a…
52-week journey to embrace the creative soul within you to help you grow in your relationship with God, yourself, and those around you. With each entry, you're invited to unplug, rediscover your imagination, let go of stress, learn how to play again, and take the deep and meaningful journey to develop the creative gifts the Lord has given you.The Creative Soul Within invites you to:Reflect on your emotions and let go of stressConnect back to the simple things that bring you joyReflect on God's faithfulness and His goodness in your lifeExplore your creative side with easy, guided prompts Each entry includes: A Bible verse about God's creation A brief and encouraging reflection about faith, friendship, nature, and beautyA simple writing prompt, craft, or gardening tip to help you engage your creative sideA low-budget shopping list, as needed For creatives of all skill levels, The Creative Soul Within is a perfect gift to give to people who want to know themselves and their God more deeply. Featuring four-color photography and a bright and fresh design, The Creative Soul Within is a beautiful gift for Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, holidays, or self-purchase.
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Parenting, Writing
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Create a legacy you and your family will remember for a lifetime.A Father's Legacy is a padded hardcover journal that…
is sure to become a cherished keepsake for your family history, memories, and traditions. Jot down those special moments, invite the family to answer the journaling prompts together, and log the history that will be cherished over a lifetime. A Father's Legacy is a journal for dads that is:Designed in a 12-month format with intriguing questions and space to write your family's personal answersPacked with journaling prompts to help capture family history, childhood memories, and experiences encountered over a lifetime of livingAn ideal gift for Father's Day, Grandparents Day, anniversaries or celebrations of life--with a beautiful presentation page inside for easy gifting You'll enjoy completing and reminiscing with this personalized memoir of your father. Let his written words become windows into his heart for your entire family for generations to come.Check out other titles in this series: A Mother's Legacy and A Grandparent's Legacy.
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Business and economics, Writing
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This invaluable resource gives you quick, accessible guidelines to the entire writing process, from using correct grammar and style to…
formatting your document for clarity to writing effectively for a target audience. When it comes to writing, do you know how many businesspeople are just winging it? It clearly shows in sloppy grammar, incomprehensible language, poorly structured documents, shoddy research, and downright ugly formatting. Whether it's a simple business letter or a hefty annual report, poor writing looks bad for the organization, and it really looks bad for the person producing it.This is a remarkably comprehensive reference---and remarkably easy to pinpoint the information you need to complete any writing project, such as:annual reports,newsletters,press releases,business plans,grant proposals,training manuals,PowerPoint presentations,or any piece of formal correspondence.The AMA Handbook of Business Writing is designed for businesspeople of every stripe, from marketing managers to human resources directors, from technical writers to public relations professionals, from administrative assistants to sales managers. This helpful guide is a complete A-to-Z reference on everything you need to produce top-quality documents.Offering the expansive breadth of information found in The Chicago Manual of Style, but without the excessive detail and complexity, you'll find here more than 600 pages of instantly accessible, thoroughly useful information for getting any job done. With examples and cross-references throughout, The AMA Handbook of Business Writing is an indispensable desktop reference for every business professional.
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Writing, General non-fiction
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Focusing on an oft-neglected geographical region of study, this book critically analyses the state of journalism in the European South…
and considers challenges that may indicate a profession under duress.Focusing on three Mediterranean media systems, Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, this book summarizes the basic characteristics, threats, and challenges for journalism in the region. The book first examines the “North-South” divide in Europe and the challenges Mediterranean media systems have faced in recent years. It then analyzes points of dispute for journalism, such as press freedom, investigative reporting, corruption, post-crisis economic challenges, and the evolving dilemmas of journalism ethics. The second section of the book looks more closely at the three case studies, using data extracted over a turbulent 20-year timeframe up until 2023. Based on a mixed-methods approach, the study comprises findings of interviews with journalists in the three countries under study and time series analysis of feedback regarding challenges discussed earlier in the book. The book concludes on whether journalism today is indeed under attack and reflects critically on what are the main threats that have emerged in media systems of the Mediterranean region.This book will be of particular interest to scholars and researchers of journalism and media systems in Europe, although also bears implications for anyone studying wider issues of press freedom and journalism practice.
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General non-fiction, Writing, Politics and government
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Drawing on a variety of perspectives and methodologies, this collection explores the intricate relationship between mis- and disinformation and the…
functioning of democratic society.This book seeks to show how mis- and disinformation is destabilizing our collective confidence in institutions fundamental to the functioning of democratic society, including our electoral processes, our perceptions of trust in government officials and institutions, our healthcare, education, economic, and media systems; and even our communities and interpersonal relationships. Topics covered in this book include the role of Artificial Intelligence in automating deception; how financial crises and journalistic norms in the news industry create favorable conditions for the amplification and laundering of political disinformation; and how our emotional states impact our susceptibility to misinformation. Throughout, the authors provide nuanced definitions of key terms such as “conspiracy theory” and “digital democracy” which help level the field for future research.Mis/Disinformation and Democratic Society is recommended reading for researchers and advanced scholars in this dynamic area of study.
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General non-fiction, Writing
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Next Level Screenwriting is an intermediate screenwriting book, for those that have already learned the basics of screenwriting, written a…
screenplay or two and want to bring their writing and stories to the next level. Each chapter of the book examines a specific aspect of screenwriting, such as character, dialogue and theme, and then provides the reader with ideas, tips and inspiration to apply to their own writing. Rather than being another “how to” book, this volume features a variety of case studies and challenging exercises throughout – derived from a broad selection of successful feature films and TV shows from the 1940s to the present day – to help spark the imagination of the writer as they work through different styles and approaches of screenwriting.An absolute must-read for any screenwriter wanting to improve their writing and storytelling skills.
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Capcom's Keiji Inafune followed the unexpected success of Mega Man 2 with a kitchen sink sequel that included eight new…
robot masters, a canine companion, a mysterious new frenemy, and a melancholy tone that runs through the game from its soft opening notes. Mega Man 3 was the biggest, messiest, and most ambitious Mega Man game yet. But why do we hunger for twitchy, difficult platformers like Mega Man 3 decades later when the developers, the franchise, and the Blue Bomber himself have all moved on? Investigating the development of the Mega Man series alongside the rise of video game emulation, the YouTube retrogaming scene, and the soaring price of NES carts, novelist Salvatore Pane takes a close and compelling look at the lost power-ups of our youth that we collect in our attempts to become complete again.
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An RPG for the Super NES that flopped when it first arrived in the U.S., EarthBound grew in fan support…
and critical acclaim over the years, eventually becoming the All-Time Favorite Game of thousands, among them author Ken Baumann. Featuring a heartfelt foreword from the game's North American localization director, Marcus Lindblom, Baumann's EarthBound is a joyful tornado of history, criticism, and memoir. Baumann explores the game&’s unlikely origins, its brilliant creator, its madcap plot, its marketing failure, its cult rise from the ashes, and its intersections with Japanese and American culture, all the while reflecting back on the author's own journey into the terrifying and hilarious world of adults.
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Health and medicine, Paranormal, Writing
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Heal from trauma and embark on a journey of self-discovery with this beginner's guide to shadow workYour shadow self is…
the part of your mind that holds your darkest thoughts, beliefs, and memories. With shadow work, you can embrace the shadow self, overcome your limitations, and thrive. This shadow work journal for beginners is full of guided writing prompts that show you how to engage with the shadows and face the future with peace and confidence.Guidance from a professional — Author Kelly Bramblett is an experienced life coach, trauma specialist, and shadow work practitioner whose advice and expertise will keep you focused and centered as you practice.Knowing your shadow — Release your fears and achieve your goals with powerful prompts and meditations like Mind Mapping, Dreamwork, Connecting to Your Inner Child, Transmuting Shame, and more.Shadow work for beginners — If you've never tried shadow work before, this journal is the place to start! You'll get a clear introduction to shadow work and what to expect throughout your healing process.Put yourself on the path to personal growth with the reflective writing prompts in the Shadow Work Journal for Beginners.
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Writing
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With increased compression, every word, every sentence matters more. A writer must learn how to form narratives around caesuras and…
crevices instead of strings of connections, to move a story through the symbolic weight of images, to master the power of suggestion.With elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the reader on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding readers to heighten their awareness of not only what appears on the page but also what doesn&’t.
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Writing
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The emergence of giant media corporations has created a new era in mass communications. The world of media giants—with a…
focus on the bottom line—makes awareness of business and financial issues critical for everyone in the industry. This timely new edition of a popular and successful textbook introduces basic business concepts, terminology, history, and management theories in the context of contemporary events. It includes up-to-date information on technology and addresses the major problem facing media companies today: How can the news regain profitability in the digital age?Focusing on newspaper, television, and radio companies, Herrick fills his book with real-life examples, interviews with media managers, and case studies. In a time when all the rules are changing because of digital technology, conglomeration, and shifting consumer habits, this text is a vital tool for students and working journalists.
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Writing
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The memoir is not the story of what you know, it&’s the story of how you learned it.Memory into Memoir…
provides a lively guide for anyone looking to wrestle the unruly past onto the page. In thirteen chapters, Laura Kalpakian provides tools to develop narrative form, scenic depiction, character development, and dialogue. There are chapters devoted to excavating the Family Story and the slippery Truth, especially when telling stories not solely your own. Kalpakian explores the use of letters, diaries, and photographs, and she offers tips for research, publishing choices, and the uses of music. With a broad exploration of technique and development, and a range of reference, Memory into Memoir includes examples, extensive resources, and animating prompts. The seasoned writer, the aspiring writer, and the reluctant writer looking for a knowledgeable, encouraging companion will find Memory into Memoir the go-to guide for a successful, fulfilling writing experience.
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At more than 100 million user accounts created and over $10 billion made, it is not only the most-subscribed MMORPG…
in the world, but the highest-grossing video game of all time. Ten years after its launch, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft is less a game and more a world unto itself, and it's a world Daniel Lisi knows well. More time in his high school years was spent in Azeroth than in his hometown of Irvine, CA—a home he happened to share with Blizzard itself. Now that Lisi has founded his own game development studio, WoW remains his most powerful example of just how immersive and consuming a game can be. Based on research, interviews, and the author's own experience in a hardcore raiding guild, Lisi's book examines WoW's origins, the addictive power of its gameplay loop, the romances WoW has both cemented and shattered, the enabling power of anonymity, and the thrill of conquering BlizzCon with guildmates you've known for years and just met for the first time.
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First garnering both dismissal and intrigue as &“Grand Theft Horse,&” Rockstar Games&’ 2010 action-adventure Red Dead Redemption was met on…
its release with critical acclaim for its open-world gameplay, its immersive environments, and its authenticity to the experience of the Wild West. Well, the simulated Wild West, that is. Boss Fight invites you to find out how the West was created, sold, and marketed to readers, moviegoers, and gamers as a space where &“freedom&” and &“progress&” duel for control of the dry, punishing frontier. Join writer and scholar Matt Margini as he journeys across the broad and expansive genre known as the Western, tracing the lineage of the familiar self-sufficient loner cowboy from prototypes like Buffalo Bill, through golden age icons like John Wayne and antiheroes like Clint Eastwood&’s &“Man with No Name,&” up to Red Dead&’s John Marston. With a critical reading of Red Dead&’s narrative, setting, and gameplay through the lens of the rich and ever-shifting genre of the Western, Margini reveals its connections to a long legacy of mythmaking that has colored not only the stories we love to consume, but the histories we tell about America.
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Upon its 1990 NES release, Super Mario Bros. 3 flew in on the P-wings of critical raves, intense popular demand,…
and the most sophisticated marketing campaign Nintendo of America had ever attempted. Shigeru Miyamoto's ultimate 8-bit platformer lived up to all the hype and elevated Mario from mascot to icon. But what exactly made this game the phenomenon it was? With the help of her friends and family, critics inside and outside the realm of gaming, and former Nintendo of America employees, Alyse Knorr traverses the Mushroom World looking for answers. Along the way, Knorr unearths SMB3's connections to theater and Japanese folklore, investigates her own princess-rescuing impulses, and examines how the game's animal costumes, themed worlds, tight controls, goofy enemies, and memorable music cohere in a game that solidified Mario's conquest of the NES era.
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A massive, open world, brimming with mystery. A gauntlet of giants to overcome, living levels that must be destroyed... but…
to what end? Since its 2005 release, Fumito Ueda's minimal-yet-epic masterpiece, Shadow of the Colossus, has often been hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time. But why is Shadow still utterly unique over a decade later? Nick Suttner examines this question and others while journeying across Shadow&’s expanses—stopping along the way to speak to developers about the game&’s influence, examine the culture around its unfinished mysteries, and investigate the game's colossal impact on his own beliefs about games, art, and life.
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Now a sprawling video game franchise, Resident Evil has kept us on the edge of our seats for decades with…
its tried-and-true brand of jump scares, zombie action, and biological horror. But even decades after its release, we can&’t stop revisiting the original&’s thrills, chills, and sometimes unintentional spills. Pop culture writer and horror cinephile Philip J Reed takes dead aim at 1996&’s Resident Evil, the game that named and defined the genre we now call &“survival horror.&” While examining Resident Evil&’s influences from the worlds of film, literature, and video games alike, Reed&’s love letter to horror examines how the game&’s groundbreaking design and its atmospheric fixed-cam cinematography work to thrill and terrify players—and why that terror may even be good for you. Featuring a foreword from Troma Entertainment legend Lloyd Kaufman and new interviews with the game&’s voice actors and its live-action cast, the book serves as the master of unlocking the behind-the-scenes secrets of Resident Evil, and shows how even a game filled with the most laughable dialogue can still scare the pants off of you.
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Computers and internet, Writing
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When Final Fantasy V was released for the Japanese Super Famicom in 1992, the fantasy role-playing game was an instant…
hit, selling two million copies in the first two months alone. But the game was dubbed too hardcore for a Western audience and was not released outside Japan. That didn't stop a teenage Chris Kohler from tracking down Final Fantasy V. The young RPG fan got a Japanese copy of the game, used it to teach himself Japanese, and with the help of some internet companions created the first-ever comprehensive English-language FAQ of the game. Now the acclaimed author of Power-Up and an editor at Kotaku, Kohler is revisiting the game that started his career in games journalism. Based on new, original interviews with Final Fantasy V's director, Hironobu Sakaguchi, as well as previously untranslated interviews with the rest of the development team, Kohler's book weaves history and criticism to examine one of the Final Fantasy series's greatest and most overlooked titles.