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Acting for Teens
by Eva Hartwell
Quite a lot of teenagers are drawn to acting as a profession. But the big question is: Is acting as glamorous as it seems? With Acting for Teens, you'll discover more about the industry and where to start your journey into the world of acting. Becoming a full-time actor doesn't happen overnight. Venturing into show business has many routes, and it often takes years before getting to the goal you envision.Whether you are looking to start acting for fun or as a career, this book can help!In Acting for Teens, you'll learn: All about community theaterAbout the different kinds of monologuesHow to find a coach and learning materialsWhat your actor type isWhere to find auditionsHow to build a resumeAnd so much more!While acting certainly can be adventurous and fun, it requires hard work, patience, determination, and talent. Some people have natural acting skills, and some have to work to acquire them. The best thing to remember is that everybody can learn and develop acting skills.Are you ready to explore your dreams of becoming an actor?Scroll up, click on Buy Now, and Get Your Copy Now!
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Art But Make It Sports: Epic Matchups Where Art and Sports Collide
by Lj Rader
A clever and laugh-out-loud art history twist on your favorite sports moments, from the creator of the social media phenomenon Art But Make It Sports.Epic moments in modern sports are masterfully paired with their fine art doppelgangers in this incredible compilation of side-by-side images that sports fans will marvel at. Featuring photographs from basketball, baseball, softball, football, soccer, tennis, hockey, golf, the Olympics, and more, matched with paintings and other pieces of historical art that mirror them, the undeniable similarities will keep you turning the pages Is it LeBron James holding up the NBA Cup after the Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 In-Season Tournament Championship, or is it Salvador Dal 's Man Holding Up a Baby?Is Caitlin Clark posing for a portrait during the 2024 WNBA draft, or is that Judith with the Head of Holofernes by Charles Mellin?What about Jason Kelce celebrating a touchdown. Is it a good time amongst friends, or is it The Feast of Bacchus by Phillips Koninck? And there's more than just the one-to-one visual comparisons--the thematic connections present in each pairing are equally fascinating. Just as in Eug ne Delacroix's 1830 painting Liberty Leading the People, we see Sabrina Ionescu (of the New York Liberty) encapsulate the same themes of power and strength as she leads her team to victory during the 2023 WNBA Playoffs. You won't be able to tear yourself away from the surprising and sometimes eerie comparisons that await you in this book, an unbeatable gift for sports fans and art history lovers alike. BELOVED ACCOUNT, BRAND NEW CONTENT: From the popular Instagram and X account @ArtButMakeItSports comes this entertaining volume full of fan favorites and brand new content, sure to keep you mesmerized. WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETES: This collection contains some of the most famous moments and greatest athletes spanning the history of professional sports. You'll find an array of favorites within these pages & ULTIMATE GIFT FOR SPORTS FANS: Without a doubt, this book will have the sports fans in your life laughing out loud Win the day with this awesome gift for friends and loved ones for birthday, anniversary, holiday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, or any day you're catching a game together. Perfect for: Sports fans Art history lovers Readers who enjoy funny art books like Men to Avoid in Art and Life, Fat Cat Art, and Basketball (and Other Things) Gift-giving to someone who doesn't want anything for a special occasion (but will love this anyway )
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Female Indigenous Heroes: 51 North American Women from the 1800s to Today
by Katrina M. Phillips
Meet extraordinary Indigenous women--51 biographies for kids ages 8 to 12Discover the stories and achievements of 51 Native and Indigenous women from history and today! This collection of biographies for kids explores the lives of North American Indigenous women from different backgrounds, different life experiences, and different eras who achieved amazing things in art, science, medicine, sports, and more. Learn how their talent, passion, and determination have been an inspiration to others and helped to change the world.Fascinating biographies--Explore the lives of amazing Indigenous women, like Osage ballet dancer and activist Maria Tallchief, award-winning Blackfeet and Nez Perce actor Lily Gladstone, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, and so many more!Ways to learn more--Each brief biography includes an inspiring quote and another way to learn about the person and their work, like a book to read, a website to visit, or a video to watch!Colorful portraits--Bring these heroes to life with beautiful, full-color, illustrated portraits of each person.Female Indigenous Heroes goes beyond other biographies for kids to highlight incredible women from across North America!Who will your new hero be?
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A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny
by DK
Take a step if you dare into the shadows, and discover the blood-curdling history of horror across the world in this gruesomely illustrated title. A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries from prehistoric death rituals to modern interpretations in art, literature, and film.In this petrifying book, you will find: A complete global history of the subject from ancient visions of the Underworld, and horror in fairytales to Gothic horror and oecreepypasta talesMore than 350 stunning full-colour images combined with engaging and accessible textProfiles of infamous supernatural creatures from ghosts and demons to banshees and changelings, and from Grendel to Baba Yaga and the Morrigan to the GolemProfiles of the scariest books and films of all time from novels by Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Stephen King to movies like The Exorcist, The Shining, and Alien ]in a stunning, giftable package with a specially commissioned cover artwork and gorily printed page edges. Discover how our experience and understanding of fear and terror have evolved through the ages, beginning with the ancient visions of a hellish Underworld. Encounter terrifying figures like Medusa and the Babylonian demon Pazuzu. And tread carefully through the medieval world, where a fear of the unknown stoked apocalyptic terror around the Black Death and gave rise to the danse macabre and the demonology of the Malleus Maleficarum.Delve into the folklore that gave birth to creatures of the night from vampires and werewolves to the Japanese Kappa water demon and the cannibalistic Wendigo of Indigenous American lore. Witness the emergence of Gothic literature, with the terrifying and genre-defining works of authors like Mary Shelley, H. P. Lovecraft, and M. R. James. And learn how the 20th century saw a new wave of terror unleashed through Expressionist art, monsters in the movies, oebody horror films, and the oefolk horror revival.Whether you are a dedicated horror aficionado or simply curious, A History of Horror, Fear and the Uncanny isn (TM)t just for Halloween ] It is a thrilling chilling journey into the heart of darkness. The Esoteric Histories series With global sales of more than 300,000 copies, DK (TM)s Esoteric Histories explore the rich traditions of mystical and mysterious subjects from witchcraft to the world of the unexplained weaving together religion, mythology, folklore, and the paranormal with art, culture, and science. Other titles in the series include A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult; A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural; and A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy.
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Philosophy a Complete Course: Master the Essentials in Simple Steps
by DK
The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for over 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine modules that explore and explain all of the most important ideas of history (TM)s greatest thinkers from Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius to the Stoics, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Simone de Beauvoir and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners and anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the subject, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex theories using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, biographies of influential philosophers, and oeconcept maps that visualize relationships between ideas. The book (TM)s innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas from metaphysics and ethics to existentialism and machine intelligence making them easier than ever to understand. In this essential guide to philosophy, you will find: Clear and simple explanations of the key ideas across the most important fields of philosophical study, with bold, graphic-led explanations and summaries of each oneTimeless and inspiring quotes from the greatest thinkers of all timeBiographies of the most important figures in the field from Frantz Fanon to Immanuel KantVisually-led summaries at the end of each module that tie everything together ]in a bold and appealing package. Whether you are studying philosophy, seeking to expand your knowledge, or simply exploring life (TM)s biggest questions, Philosophy: A Complete Course will sharpen your critical thinking and deepen your understanding of the world.
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Pokécology an Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology
by Book Author
Take Your First Look Into The Lives of Pok mon This book and its vivid illustrations introduce you to the ecologies of Pok mon based on data from the Pok dex. Pok cology: An Illustrated Guide to Pok mon Ecology focuses on the similarities, differences, generalities, and relationships between Pok mon ecologies. The results of those observations and analyses are presented alongside spectacular artwork. The author and illustrator--both of whom hold doctorate degrees and have studied animal behavior and ecology--explain Pok cology from a brand-new perspective.
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Robotics for kids: Arduino based real time projects with block based coding
by Bot Buddy
Robotics for Kids: Learn. Build. Code. Create! A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Electronics & Arduino ProjectsGet ready to dive into the exciting world of robotics with easy-to-understand circuits, hands-on projects, and fun block-based coding! Whether you're a curious young maker, a student stepping into STEM for the first time, or a parent/teacher guiding a future innovator-this book is your perfect starting point.Inside this book: Introduction to basic electronic components like LEDs, resistors, sensors, motors & moreStep-by-step guidance on setting up and using Arduino boardsBeginner-friendly block coding (visual coding) - no prior experience neededFun & interactive projects
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The Secret World of Insects: 50 Incredible Facts About Extraordinary Creatures and Survival Strategies
by A. Sunot
What if the most extraordinary creatures on Earth were the ones most people never notice? Hidden beneath leaves, inside rivers, under desert sand, and within the silence of the night exists a world built on strategies so strange and extreme that they often seem impossible. Insects survive by freezing solid, producing living light, farming fungi, navigating across continents, building complex societies, and hunting with biological weapons refined over millions of years of evolution. In The Secret World of Insects, you will discover 50 astonishing true stories from the hidden side of nature. Inside this book, you will encounter: Beetles strong enough to lift astonishing weightsAnts that sew leaves together using living larvaeMoths that imitate snakes to survive predatorsInsects capable of surviving extreme desert heatParasites that control the behavior of other organismsSpecies that communicate through light, vibration, chemicals, and danceHunters so fast they temporarily lose sight of their preyTiny creatures that shaped agriculture, medicine, trade, and even human historyBlending science, natural history, and vivid storytelling, this book reveals how insects became some of the most successful organisms ever to exist on Earth.Some are beautiful. Some are unsettling. Some seem almost alien. All of them are real. Perfect for readers interested in: nature and wildlifeentomology and biologystrange animals and survivalevolution and adaptationfascinating scientific factshidden worlds of the natural environmentOnce you begin looking closer, the ordinary world never feels quite the same again.
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The World's Best Soccer Book: Everything You Need to Know about Soccer!
by 10ten Media
The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know soccer book: This illustrated encyclopedia covers everything from the basic rules of play to the best players and teams, and even includes comics featuring a ragtag squad of soccer-playing animals Soccer-obsessed kids will love this fun and funny history of the most popular sport in the world. Just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this astonishing book has everything you need to know about soccer, including: The best players and the best teams of all timeThe most exciting goals, greatest saves, and most agonizing lossesThe World Cup and other international competitionsThe rules of the game for newbies (what the heck is offside?)Fun facts and step-by-step instructions for victory dance celebrationsReaders will love learning the stories behind the sport's most memorable moments; exciting photos and graphics make this a thrilling read. Bonus content includes twenty-four pages of comics featuring The United, an energetic animal soccer team Can they come together as a team to have fun and perhaps even win? Soccer fans and young players can tackle these pages to score tons of knowledge and a whole lot of fun SUPER POPULAR SPORT: Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the US and around the globe. As the FIFA World Cup 26 plays out in fourteen cities across North America, interest in the game is sure to hit a fever pitch. EDUCATIONAL & FUN: Kids will love the eye-catching design of this book, which is packed with photos, illustrations, and comic book panels. Readers of all ages can dip in and out or read it cover to cover to learn about the leagues, players, rules, championships, and more. GREAT GIFT: For players and fans who follow men's and women's teams, this is one of the few soccer encyclopedias that offers a comprehensive view of all the best teams. Perfect for: Soccer fansNew and experienced playersFans of FIFA's World CupParents and caregivers looking for entertaining soccer books for kids ages 8-12
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