Bradley Steffens
1) J.K. Rowling
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Series
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English
Description
Examines the personal life and professional career of the author of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.
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Pub. Date
©2022.
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English
Description
"Social media outlets can strengthen ties between friends and family, but they can also be used for nefarious purposes--from inciting insurrection to shaming, bullying, and spreading hatred. Using personal stories, academic studies, and current events, this book explores the ways in which social media platforms are empowering dark forces to tear at the fabric of society"--
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Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
Description
"All in all, 454 million people watched esports on television and online in 2019, an increase of 15 percent over 2018. More people watch esports than Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, and HBO put together. The global popularity of e-sports has drawn the attention of businesses looking to profit from the burgeoning industry"--
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
Description
"Around 3.9 billion people were connected to the Internet in 2018 and the majority of those individuals used it every day, multiple times a day. The Internet's impact has been felt in virtually every field of human endeavor. It allows people to create, distribute, and consume information; buy and sell goods and services; communicate by voice, video, and text; and collaborate in real time regardless of their location. Without a doubt, the Internet...
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Pub. Date
2024.
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English
Description
"Manga and anime have risen from obscure art forms with cult followings to mainstream cultural forces. This book traces the development of manga and anime from their roots in medieval Japanese artwork to their record-shattering success on bestseller lists and in box office receipts. It also discusses their impact beyond the page and screen--in conventions, cosplay, toys, games, apparel, and accessories." --
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Examining the lives of four great artists--Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki, Akira Toriyama, and Hajime Isayama--this book explores the history, innovations, techniques, and themes of Japanese anime. Readers also discover how the artists overcame various obstacles including poverty, illness, self-doubt, and rejection before ultimately finding success in their field"--Provided by publisher.
14) Emily Dickinson
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Series
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Describes the life, work, and significance of the poet of Amherst.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Social media makes spreading disinformation so easy that the world is awash in it. Disinformation is aimed at the government, businesses, schools, churches, and other pillars of society. While one false post can be dismissed as ridiculous, the accumulation of disinformation can take its toll on social media users, eroding their confidence in traditional institutions"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In one year, computer hackers launched more than 600 million attacks, accessed the records of 1.5 billion people, and cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars in stolen funds and damaged data. Computer scientists and cybersecurity engineers are in a race to stop the hackers and limit their damage before people lose confidence in doing business on the Internet. --Amazon.
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
Description
The world is awash in weapons-grade nuclear materials, and terrorists are intent on using some to build a nuclear weapon. Scientists and engineers are pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to eliminate the threat by securing nuclear stockpiles, detecting the movement of unsecured radioactive materials, tracking the terrorists, and disarming the weapons before they are used.
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Pub. Date
2019.
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English
Description
"According to the Washington Post, there have been 150 mass shootings since 1966. These attacks have claimed 1,077 lives. Twenty-one of these shootings took place at schools and colleges, leaving 194 dead. While the carnage from mass shootings is horrifying, mass shooting deaths make up a tiny percentage of the gun-related deaths that occur the United States each year. States and the federal government are taking actions to curb gun violence, and...
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