Polly Larson

A Christmas CarolWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... Exam board: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJECLevel Subject: GCSE English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015First examination: June 2017This edition of A Christmas Carol is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes complete with the novel, plus an introduction providing context, and a glossary explaining key terms. ?If I could work my will,? said Scrooge, indignantly, ?every idiot who goes about with ?Merry Christmas? on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.?Miser and misanthropist Ebenezer Scrooge hates the festive season. Can the visitations of his dead business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and yet to come shake him from his habits, to show him the true value of Christmas?Dickens?s 1843 story was written in response to the plight of the poor, the hungry, the exploited and the uneducated in Victorian society, suggesting that the true test of a society is the way it treats its children. And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Charles Dickens

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Painted People: Humanity in 21 TattoosWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... In 1881, a writer in the Saturday Review called tattooing ?an art without a history?. ?No-one?, it went on, ?has made it the business of his life to study the development of tattooing.?Until now.Painted People is a beguiling and intimate look at an untold history of humanity.The earliest tattoos yet identified belonged to ?tzi, the ?iceman?, whose mummy allows us a brief glimpse into the prehistory of the practice. We know that over the more than five thousand years since he was tattooed, countless cultures have performed this ancient practice, and people in every corner of the world have been tattooed. For the most part, these fascinating histories remain stubbornly untold, and the secrets of Siberian princesses, Chinese generals and Victorian socialites have been hidden on the skin, under layers of clothing and under layers of history. Now with access to a wealth of new and unreported material, this book will roll up its sleeves and reveal the artwork hidden beneath them.In Painted  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Matt Lodder

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The Art of My Neighbor TotoroWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... First published by Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. in Japan.This is a collection of concept sketches, storyboards, ceoncept art, cel art and film images that tell the story of My Neighbor Totoro, an animated film conceived, scripted, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. All concept sketches and storyboards are by Hayao Miyazaki. Concept art is by the art direction supervisor, Kazuo Oga. The commentary has been excerpted from interviews conducted with Hayao Miyazaki and Kazuo Oga published in Romance Album and Storyboard Collection.Contents- Initial Concept Sketches- The Art of Animated Films- Totoro Animation Technique- Totoro Production Report (by Masaaki Nomura)Credits And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Hayao Miyazaki

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The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize EverythingWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... The term ?Metaverse? is suddenly everywhere, from the front pages of national newspapers and the latest fashion trends to the plans of the most powerful companies in history. It is already shaping the policy platforms of the US government, the European Union, and the Chinese Communist Party.But what, exactly, is the Metaverse? As pioneering theorist and venture capitalist Matthew Ball explains, it is a persistent and interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will eventually serve as the gateway to most online experiences, and also underpin much of the physical world. For decades, these ideas have been limited to science fiction and video games, but they are now poised to revolutionize every industry and function, from finance and healthcare to education, consumer products, city planning, dating, and well beyond.Taking us on an expansive tour of the ?next internet,? Ball demonstrates that many proto-Metaverses are already here, such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox. Yet these  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Matthew L. Ball

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The Design of Everyday ThingsWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious?even liberating?book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.In this entertaining and insightful analysis, cognitive scientist Don Norman hails excellence of design as the most important key to  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Donald A. Norman

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The Cambridge Centenary Ulysses: The 1922 Text with Essays and NotesWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... James Joyce's Ulysses is considered one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. This new edition - published to celebrate the book's first publication - helps readers to understand the pleasures of this monumental work and to grapple with its challenges. Copiously equipped with maps, photographs, and explanatory footnotes, it provides a vivid and illuminating context for the experiences of Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom, as well as Joyce's many other Dublin characters, on June 16, 1904. Featuring a facsimile of the historic 1922 Shakespeare and Company text, this version also includes Joyce's own errata as well as references to amendments made in later editions. Each of the eighteen chapters of Ulysses is introduced by a leading Joyce scholar. These richly informative pieces discuss the novel's plot and allusions, while also explaining crucial questions that have puzzled and tantalized readers over the last hundred years. And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : James Joyce

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The Lego Animation Book: Make Your Own Lego Movies!Wooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... Have you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation--no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production.Along the way, you'll learn how to:Create special effects like explosions and flying minifiguresConvey action and emotion with your minifigure actorsDesign sets for animation--make three buildings look like an entire city!Light, frame, and capture consistent photosAdd detail and scope to your films by building in different scalesBuild camera dollies and rigs out of LEGO bricksChoose cameras, software, and other essential animation toolsDive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play!For ages 10+ And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : David Pagano

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Pictures by J.R.R. TolkienWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art produced by J.R.R. Tolkien and presented in an elegant new slipcased edition.This collection of pictures, with a text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years confirms J.R.R. Tolkien?s considerable talent as an artist. It provides fascinating insight into his visual conception of many of the places and events familiar to readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.Examples of his art range from delicate watercolours depicting Rivendell, the Forest of Lothlorien, Smaug, and Old Man Willow, to drawings and sketches of Moria Gate and Minas Tirith. Together they form a comprehensive collection of Tolkien?s own illustrations for his most popular books.Also included are many of his beautiful designs showing patterns of flowers and trees, friezes, tapestries and heraldic devices associated with the world of Middle-earth. In their variety and scope they  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : J.R.R. Tolkien

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Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: How to Create Art on an iPad?Wooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... 

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Author : 3dtotal Publishing

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In Vogue: An Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion MagazineWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... In Vogue is a fascinating look at the history of the world's most influential magazine. The complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival interiors of past Vogue editions, featuring the work of some of the twentieth century's most respected artists, cover illustrators, and photographers?from Edward Steichen, Toni Frissell, and Erwin Blumenfeld to Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Bruce Webber, and Herb Ritts. In 1909, an entrepreneurial New Yorker named Cond? Nast took charge of a struggling society journal and transformed it into the most glamorous fashion magazine of the twentieth century. In Vogue traces the history, development and influence of this media colossus?from its beginning as a social gazette in the late nineteenth century, to the exploration of modern fashion photography and new visuals in the mid-twentieth century, to its status as the top style magazine today. The book  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Norberto Angeletti

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Amalfi CoastWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... The Amalfi Coast is the pinnacle of the Italian dream. Tucked amongst the lemon blossoms and the bougainvillea is a line of thirteen towns that comprise the Amalfi Coast. Known for its vertical landscape, the villages are only accessible via the Strada Statale 163 ? a narrow, winding, cliffside route that while unsettling to traverse, offers unparalleled views. This magical strip joins the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea below and aesthetes from around the world flock here year after year to enjoy its quaint pebbled beaches, scenic hikes, perfect climate and legendary establishments, which are not limited to storied hotels and restaurants. Landmarks from the Cathedral in Amalfi to Villa Rufolo in Ravello, all evoke the culture and the spirit of bygone centuries, and landmarks enjoyed by the likes of Jacqueline Kennedy, John Steinbeck, and Gore Vidal abound. With its signature limoncello, both grown and enjoyed locally, finest villas and breathtaking vistas, the Amalfi Coast is in  And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Carlos Souza

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American WestWooah this is the most sought after at the moment, and the good news is that these two books are now available on our service, would you like to read them in full ??But before reading a little synopsis first, I will include it below ... The American West, 1860-1890: years of broken promises, disillusionment, war and massacre.Beginning with the Long Walk of the Navajos and ending with the massacre of the Sioux at Wounded Knee, this extraordinary book tells how the American Indians lost their land, lives and liberty to white settlers pushing westward. Woven into an engrossing saga of cruelty, treachery and violence are the fascinating stories of such legendary figures as Sitting Bull, Cochise, Crazy Horse and Geronimo.First published in 1970, Dee Brown's brutal and compelling narrative changed the way people thought about the original inhabitants of America, and focused attention on a national disgrace. And this is as detailed as the book ... 

Author : Dee Brown

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