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Little Brother & Homeland

By: Cory Doctorow

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Cory Doctorow’s two New York Times-bestselling novels of youthful rebellion against the torture-and-surveillance state – now available in an e-book bundle “A wonderful, important book ... I’d recommend Little Brother over pretty much any book I’ve read this year.” –Neil Gaiman Little Brother Marcus Yallow is seventeen years old when he skips school and finds himself caught in the aftermath of a terrorist attack on San Francisco. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Marcus and his friends are apprehended by the Department of Homeland Security and whisked away to a secret prison where they are brutally interrogated for days. When the DHS finally releases them, Marcus discovers that his city has become a police state. He knows that no one will believe him, which leaves him one option: to take down the DHS himself. Can one brilliant teenage hacker actually fight back? Maybe, but only if he’s very careful...and if he chooses his friends well. Homeland A few years after the events of Little Brother, California’s economy collapses and Marcus finds himself employed by a crusading politician who promises reform. Then his former nemesis, Masha, emerges with a thumbdrive containing WikiLeaks-style evidence of government wrongdoing. When Marcus witnesses Masha’s kidnapping by the same agents who detained and tortured him earlier, he has to decide whether to save her or leak the archive that will cost his employer the election and put thousands at risk. Surrounded by friends who consider him a hacker hero, stalked by people who look like they’re used to inflicting pain, Marcus has to act, and act fast. “As dead serious as Nineteen Eighty-Four, as potentially important a ‘novel of ideas,’ with a much more engaging central character and an apparently inexhaustible supply of information on everything from brewing coffee to sneaky surveillance and how to defeat it.” —The Wall Street Journal on Homeland At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Tor Books

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ISBN 10

1250780403

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9781250780409

Little Brother

By: Cory Doctorov

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Little Brother

By: Cory Doctorov

Little Brother" is a novel written by Cory Doctorow. The book, published in 2008, falls within the science fiction and young adult genres. It explores themes of technology, privacy, civil liberties, and the consequences of living in a surveillance society. The story follows a teenage protagonist named Marcus Yallow, who becomes a key figure in a fight against increased government surveillance and the erosion of civil liberties after a terrorist attack in San Francisco. Marcus employs his technological skills to resist the oppressive measures implemented by authorities, leading to a narrative that raises questions about security, freedom, and the balance between the two. Cory Doctorow, known for his advocacy of digital rights and open access, brings his expertise and concerns about technology and its societal impact into the narrative. "Little Brother" has gained recognition for its thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues, making it a relevant and engaging read, particularly for young adult audiences.

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340

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BoD - Books on Demand

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ISBN 13

9791041985197

The Pirates of Paradise

A Not-so-Serious Boat Trip in Indonesia

By: Cory Venter

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The Pirates of Paradise

A Not-so-Serious Boat Trip in Indonesia

By: Cory Venter

The Pirates of Paradise: A Not So Serious Boat Trip in Indonesia" invites readers on a rollicking journey with Cory, a charismatic surfer-craftsman, and 8 fellow wave enthusiasts, guided by a Pinky the sea-savvy Surf guide. Sailing through Indonesia's archipelago, the memoir unfolds as a tapestry of camaraderie, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. Cory's witty narration paints vivid scenes of adventure escapades, surfing, and cultural discoveries. The eclectic group transforms from strangers to an inseparable crew, bonding over shared waves and Cold Bintangs. As the boat weaves through hidden coves and pristine breaks, each chapter becomes a canvas where the surfers and the sea create masterpieces of friendship and fun. The dynamic personalities of the crew, each with quirks and talents, add layers of humor and warmth to the narrative. The journey is sprinkled with spontaneous experiences, impromptu surf sessions, and nights filled with storytelling under star-studded skies on the deck. Cory's storytelling prowess transforms the boat trip into an immersive experience. Readers are not just observers; they become honorary crew members, feeling the sea spray and sharing in the laughter echoing across the waves. "The Pirates of Paradise" is not just a surf memoir; it's a celebration of friendship, the ocean's magic, and the joy found in embracing the unexpected twists of a not-so-serious boat trip in Indonesia.

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Xlibris Corporation

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9798369493960

Engage All Generations

A Strategic Toolkit for Creating Intergenerational Faith Communities

By: Cory Seibel

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Engage All Generations

A Strategic Toolkit for Creating Intergenerational Faith Communities

By: Cory Seibel

Engage All Generations suggests how every church can build on its potential and become a more vibrant witness of God’s Kingdom. Divided into three sections, the book focuses on key growth edges in the unfolding conversation about intergenerational ministry: “Learning and Growing Together,” “Praying and Playing Together,” and “Leading and Changing Together.” Practical, accessible, encouraging, and thought-provoking, this book provides the crucial next building block in our understanding of intergenerational ministry. It is sure to benefit congregations already engaged in fostering intergenerational approaches and those desiring to experiment with becoming intentionally intergenerational.

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ACU Press

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ISBN 10

1684269237

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9781684269235

Social TV

Multi-Screen Content and Ephemeral Culture

By: Cory Barker

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Social TV

Multi-Screen Content and Ephemeral Culture

By: Cory Barker

On March 15, 2011, Donald Trump changed television forever. The Comedy Central Roast of Trump was the first major live broadcast to place a hashtag in the corner of the screen to encourage real-time reactions on Twitter, generating more than 25,000 tweets and making the broadcast the most-watched Roast in Comedy Central history. The #trumproast initiative personified the media and tech industries’ utopian vision for a multi-screen and communal live TV experience. In Social TV: Multi-Screen Content and Ephemeral Culture, author Cory Barker reveals how the US television industry promised—but failed to deliver—a social media revolution in the 2010s to combat the imminent threat of on-demand streaming video. Barker examines the rise and fall of Social TV across press coverage, corporate documents, and an array of digital ephemera. He demonstrates that, despite the talk of disruption, the movement merely aimed to exploit social media to reinforce the value of live TV in the modern attention economy. Case studies from broadcast networks to tech start-ups uncover a persistent focus on community that aimed to monetize consumer behavior in a transitionary industry period. To trace these unfulfilled promises and flopped ideas, Barker draws upon a unique mix of personal Social TV experiences and curated archives of material that were intentionally marginalized amid pivots to the next big thing. Yet in placing this now-forgotten material in recent historical context, Social TV shows how the era altered how the industry pursues audiences. Multi-screen campaigns have shifted away from a focus on live TV and toward all-day “content” streams. The legacy of Social TV, then, is the further embedding of media and promotional material onto every screen and into every moment of life.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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ISBN 10

149684095X

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9781496840950

Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5

By: Lucy Calkins,Marjorie Martinelli,Ted Kesler,Cory Gillette,M. Colleen Cruz,Medea McEvoy,Mary Chiarella,Kathy Collins

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Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5

By: Lucy Calkins,Marjorie Martinelli,Ted Kesler,Cory Gillette,M. Colleen Cruz,Medea McEvoy,Mary Chiarella,Kathy Collins

Lucy Calkins & her Colleagues Take Writing Instruction to a Higher Level Is Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5 aligned with Units of Study for Primary Writing (K-2) ? Yes! These 2 resources are perfectly aligned! While offering a greater level of sophistication and a whole new set of units, Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5 employs many of the same features that made Units of Study for Primary Writing so effective and popular. Both series are built around sequential units of study representing 4 to 6 weeks of instruction. Each unit of study contains 15 to 18 sessions. And each of these sessions is built on a coherent framework of regular features that include: an introduction a 10-minute minilesson recommendations for conferring share time suggestions for tailoring the lessons suggest homework and more! In addition, instruction in both series is supported by a side-column rich with Lucy's coaching commentary and samples of real student work. Most importantly, both series were developed, piloted and refined by Lucy Calkins and her colleagues from the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. What special features are included in this resource? Each session has one of three new features: Mechanics emphasizes the important language conventions that readers expect, and that students need to master to become effective writers. Assessment helps teachers look at a piece of writing with a growth line in mind, name what the child can do, and plan the next instructional step. Collaborating with Colleagues offers ideas for building a community of weriting instructors to help support and refine your practice. In addition, a new Homework and a special "In Your Class..." section help you tailor the minilessons even more carefully to the specific needs of your students.

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Firsthand

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0325008701

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9780325008707

Boxes and Bullets

Personal and Persuasive Essays

By: Lucy Calkins,Kelly Boland Hohne,Cory Gillette

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Boxes and Bullets

Personal and Persuasive Essays

By: Lucy Calkins,Kelly Boland Hohne,Cory Gillette

This series of books is designed to help upper elementary teachers teach a rigourous yearlong writing curriculum.

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Firsthand Books

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0325047375

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Little Brother & Homeland

Little Brother & Homeland

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Engage All Generations

Social TV

Social TV

Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5

Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5

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