Genre Publics is a cultural history showing how new notions of 'the local' were produced in context of the Indonesian 'local music boom' of the late 1990s. Drawing on industry records and interviews, media scholar Emma Baulch traces the institutional and technological conditions that enabled the boom, and their links with the expansion of consumerism in Asia, and the specific context of Indonesian democratization. Baulch shows how this music helped reshape distinct Indonesian senses of the modern, especially as 'Asia' plays an ever more influential role in defining what it means to be modern.
In the 2010s, as chat apps became a primary mode of communication for many people across the world, WhatsApp quickly outpaced rival messaging apps and developed into a platform. In this book, the authors provide a comprehensive account of WhatsApp’s global growth. Charting WhatsApp’s evolution from its founding in 2009 to the present day, they argue that WhatsApp has been transformed from a simple, ‘gimmickless’ app into a global communication platform. Understanding this development can shed light on the trajectory of Meta’s industrial development, and how digital economies and social media landscapes are evolving with the rise of ‘superapps’. This book explores how WhatsApp’s unique characteristics mediate new kinds of social and commercial transactions; how they pose new opportunities and challenges for platform regulation, civic participation and democracy; and how they give rise to new kinds of digital literacy as WhatsApp becomes integrated into everyday digital cultures across the globe. Accessibly written, this book is an essential resource for students and scholars of digital media, cultural studies, and media and communications.
Elevate your summer entertaining with beach town classics from Heydays at The June Motel. Located on the shores of Lake Huron in beautiful Sauble Beach, Ontario, Heydays at The June Motel is a retro-inspired restaurant that offers guests a chance to experience the good old days of summer. Serving reinvented coastal classics and elevated comfort food, Heydays is a place to come together with friends and family over a glass of rosé and fresh oysters while the sun goes down and a warm breeze blows in off the water. This collection of over 120 recipes offers home cooks a delectable range of mouth-watering dishes to savour and share—from their signature buttered Hot Lobster Rolls and Charred Broccoli Caesar Salad to Old Bay Fried Chicken and béchamel-covered Classic Mac and Cheese. Written with humour and warmth, and filled with absolutely stunning photography, Heydays at The June Motel: Beach Town Classics invites readers to take home the beach and create summer memories that will last a lifetime.
After her attempt to return to her own timeline failed, Max set out with Chloe and Rachel to follow their friends, the band The High Seas, on their cross-country tour to a festival in Florida. Also traveling across the country are Rachel’s fellow cast members in Hamlet – also bound for Florida. When they bumped into Max, Chloe and Rachel on the Grand Canyon trail, they took a Team Hamlet photo, but Laurence fell off the cliff! In one timeline, Max used her power to save him, in the other Chloe and the High Seas found him alone on the edge – the rest of the cast having gone for help. After bringing Lawrence back to the motel, Chloe confronted Tristan, who had travelled across timelines to find her. Tristan told Chloe everything, and the pair began planning how to bring Max home. After a long day, Max was kept awake, wondering if she was on the right path. Chloe apologized to Max for pulling her back out of the transect, because she wasn’t ready to lose her. Max told that it was okay: if there’s one thing she can trust in any timeline, it’s Chloe Price.
For one fleeting moment, Max was together with her original Chloe again. Holding onto the memory tightly, Max pleaded to Chloe to wait for her… until she was woken in her new reality. The lucid dream put such a strong hold on Max that even urgent texts from Tristan hadn’t stirred her. Meanwhile, Rachel prepared for her upcoming Hamlet tour. Mulling over the death of her character, Ophelia, Rachel’s mind was plagued with thoughts of the death of her counterpart from Max’s reality. Max met Tristan on the beach where he was training his power – and where he glimpsed another Chloe. After they clasped hands and concentrated, Max saw what Tristan wanted to show her: a Chloe from another string. But while Max tried to connect to this other reality, the Chloe of her current string suffered an other-worldly amount of pain. Max now believes that ‘her’ Chloe is looking for her too.
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, young photography student Max Caulfield became entangled in the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. She used her strange new abilities to reconnect with her oddest friend, Chloe Price, and to bring to justice the men who had murdered Chloe’s closest confidante, Rachel Amber. Max’s temporal abilities came at a cost, however, creating a once-in-a-generation hurricane that threatened the town with total destruction, if Max didn’t allow the original timeline – in which Chloe died of a gunshot wound – to play out. In one sequence of events, Max chose to save Chloe’s life, sacrificing Arcadia Bay. And in a multiverse of infinite possibilities, this is one version of what happened next…
With Max’s help, Tristan was able to use his powers to phase through the Transect and find Chloe in the original timeline. However, he was exhausted and struggled to use his powers again. Chloe, full of renewed hope, told him not to be so hard on himself. In a rare moment of privacy, Rachel confronted Max about her relationship with her Chloe, which Max had kept secret. Rachel apologized to Max for feeling like she had to hide it, and that Max made her and Chloe better people. In the new timeline, Chloe, Max, and Rachel arrived at Tombstone – a Western re-enactment town in El Paso – dressed as Captain Bluebeard and her crew. The trio were unaware that – in the other timeline – Chloe, Tristan and the High Seas had also arrived in Tombstone. However, rather than dress up in their own pirate outfits, they rented cowboy costumes instead. As Chloe admired herself in the costume-shop mirror, she was taken by surprise when her reflection became a window into the alternate timeline! Chloe ran into Victoria, who was playing the role of Ophelia in her timeline’s production of Hamlet. The two caught up over a coffee and Victoria seemed to have left her Queen Bee and Blackwell Academy days behind her. Meanwhile, across the timelines, a water gun fight broke out in the streets of Tombstone and it was everyone for themselves! As Max lived a brand-new pirate adventure, she felt closer to Chloe, and to her home, than ever.
Chloe introduced Rachel to their new mode of transport, and home when they’re touring – Gladys. Tristan showed Max a newspaper that revealed Max had arrived in this timeline the day that Tristan got his powers. He offered the photo could be a way for her to jump back and rewind all that had happened, but Max refused to sacrifice him. Meanwhile, Tristan’s attempt to phase from one string of time to the next led to a vision of another Chloe, from another reality. Is this the Chloe that Max is trying to return to? As swiftly as the vision appeared, she vanished…
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension – Part Seven The truth behind the unforgettable journey of Jenny, the Doctor’s daughter is revealed! How did the Fourth Doctor get entangled in the machinations of the Void? And River Song goes her own way, even as the universe falls apart around her.
Time traveller Max Caulfield has been keeping a secret from her close friends, Chloe and Rachel. She’s not from their reality! Now Max thinks she may have found a way home, back to her own Chloe… and so it’s time for the truth to come out! Based on the fan-favorite BAFTA award-winning video game Life is Strange, ‘Strings’ picks up from one of the endings of the original game and follows Max into a new alternate reality. Here, Rachel never died, and she and Chloe are a couple. Here, too, is a young man with an unexpected new power – the ability to disappear – who may offer Max the ability to return home to her original timeline… Collects Life is Strange #9-12. “Make sure you read this.” – The Xbox Hub “This book is the shizzle. Two thumbs up and aces.” – Mass Movement “Life might be strange, but this is hella cool.” – The GWW
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price, from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closest confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Max chose to sacrifice the town rather than lose Chloe once again. Afterwards, Max and Chloe moved to Seattle – but a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart. To stabalize her powers and her reality, Max jumped to another timeline – where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she’s ready to push her powers to their limit if it means finally coming home…
After Max’s collapse she woke up to find herself next to Chloe, in Chloe’s old bedroom. Max is still having strange visions of people and places where the storm never hit – are these glimpses into other realities? Is she jumping through time without realising it? When they visit the remains of Blackwell Academy, Max bumps into Warren, who is also there for the memorial, but Chloe can’t see him and Max is torn between realities. Warren has realised that Max is slipping between the strings of different realities, she feels she’s becoming unteathered in tie and space and whatever is happening to her is hurting more and more.
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price, from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closest confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Max chose to sacrifice the town rather than lose Chloe again. Afterwards, Max and Chloe moved to Seattle – but a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart. To stabilize her powers and her reality, Max jumped to another timeline – where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she pushed her powers to the limit, but was finally able to come home.
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, young photography student Max Caulfield became entangled in the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. She used her strange new abilities to reconnect with her oldest friend Chloe Price, and to bring to justice the men who had murdered Chloe’s closest confidante, Rachel Amber. Max’s temporal abilities came at a cost, however, creating a once-in-a-generation hurricane that threatened the town with total destruction, if Max didn’t allow the original timeline, in which Chloe died of a gunshot wound – to play out. In one sequence of events, Max chose to save Chloe’s life, sacrificing Arcadia Bay. And in a multiverse of infinite possibilities, this is one version of what happened next…
Trapped in a reality that is not her own, Max Caulfield needs to find a way to return to her original timeline! Max must follow her connection with Chloe across infinite realities, and from one coast to another, as she embarks on the road trip of multiple lifetimes! When her temporal abilities threatened to tear reality apart after the events of the BAFTA-winning videogame Life is Strange, Max was forced to leave her Chloe behind and jump to a new timeline: where Rachel was alive and Chloe had left Arcadia Bay. Afraid to lose her powers, Max hid her secret for two years until she met Tristan, a boy with the power to ‘phase’ in and out of reality. The pair teamed up to return Max to her timeline, but while Tristan succeeded, stranding himself with the original Chloe, Max was left behind, unable to cross over. “Perfect even for comic readers who have never played the game… 10/10.” – Bleeding Cool “Life is Strange continues to be a fantastic book for fans of the game. The entire creative team give it their all as usual.” – Adventures in Poor Taste “A must for anyone who experienced the original Life is Strange story.” – Flickering Myth “Simply beautiful… delivers the final hook to ensure you’ll come back for more.” – The Xbox Hub
After being forced to leave her beloved Chloe and timeline behind, time traveller Max Caulfield arrives into a new reality to find not only an alternative Chloe, but also Rachel, now very much alive! Based on the fan-adored, BAFTA-winning video game Life is Strange, Waves continues the adventures of Max in one of the many alternate realities from the critically acclaimed game, and finds her struggling to fit into an unfamiliar new reality. In this reality Rachel was never murdered and is actually dating Chloe! And Max discovers a mysterious boy with a unique talent… Collects Life is Strange #5-8. “One of the best comic books based on a video game, if not the best.” – Multiversity Comics “Phenomenal.” – Outright Geekery “Striking, unique artwork and a strong script, this is a compelling take on friends and relationships.” – Comic of the Day “Complex and compelling.” – Comicon.com
Stranded in a parallel reality, Max Caulfield has spent years searching for a way to get back to her original timeline and the woman she loves. Now, a new ally and a new storm may finally offer the chance she’s been waiting for. Spinning out of one possible ending of the time-twisting, BAFTA Award-winning videogame Life is Strange, the comics journey of Max, Chloe and Rachel delivers an astounding new chapter. Before, Max leapt into the unknown as her temporal abilities threatened to tear her apart. Now, she must push her powers to their limit if she is to be strong enough to return home… “Everything you could expect from this creative team… interesting ideas, wonderful characters, and emotional moments that get to the very core.” – The Daily Fandom “Life is Strange continues to be a fantastic book for fans of the game. The entire creative team give it their all.” – Adventures in Poor Taste “The Life is Strange comics series consistently excels.” – Gate Crashers
After being torn away from her world, time traveller Max found a reality where Rachel Amber was still alive, and with Chloe Price. As time passed, Max continued to struggle to adjust. Chloe has been working in a garage, while picking up her first commission as a sculptor. Rachel, who’s a live streamer and influencer, as well as aspiring actor, ahs been offered a touring theatrical gig that will take her away from home for six months. Max met the mysterious Tristan, a young man living on the streets, who seemingly has the power to disappear at will. Detailing the night his ability manifested, Tristan explained how he saw his best friend get shot when a drug deal when bad. His friend’s final words cursed Tristan for abandoning him, even though Tristan was right there… invisible. Later, at a party, Rachel’s friend overdosed. When Max stepped out to call an ambulance, she saw Tristan get shot by the same dealers who shot his friend. Instinctively Max reached out and rewound time. By using her power, Max saved both Tristan and Rachel’s friend, but ended up getting caught by the drug dealers. A joint effort from Tristan, Chloe and Rachel saved Max from a horrible fate. With the drug dealers brought to justice, Max made the decision to talk to Chloe and Rachel and tell them the truth of her past…
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closes confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Max chose to sacrifice the town rather than lose Chloe once again. Afterwards, Max and Chloe moved to Seattle – but a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart. To stabilize her powers and her reality, Max jumped to another timeline – where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she’s ready to push her powers to their limit if it means she can finally get back home.
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price, from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closest confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Choosing to sacrifice the down rather than lose Chloe once again, Max and Chloe moved back to Seattle, until a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart once more. Max jumped to another timeline, where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now, with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she’s ready to push her powers to their limits if it means finally coming home…
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, Max Caulfield used her new abilities to reconnect with her oldest friend, Chloe Price, and to bring to justice the murderers of Chloe’s confidante, Rachel Amber. Max’s abilities cam at a cost, however: if Max altered the original timeline – in which Chloe died of a gunshot wound – a hurricane would destroy their hometown, Arcadia Bay. In one reality, our Max chose to save Chloe’s life, sacrificing Arcadia Bay. A year later, to save herself from a flux of possibilities that was tearing her apart, Max jumped into a new timeline, reconciling the disparate shards of herself in the process. Max may now be whole, but she’s far from unscathed. In an ocean of possibilities, and in a timeline where both Chloe and Rachel are alive, where does she go from here?
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, Max Caulfield used her new abilities to reconnect with her oldest friend, Chloe Price, and to bring justice to the murderers of Chloe’s closest confidante, Rachel Amber. Max’s abilities came at a cost, however: if Max altered the original timeline – in which Chloe died of a gunshot wound – a hurricane would destroy their hometown, Arcadia Bay. In one reality, Max chose to save Chloe’s life, sacrificing Arcadia Bay. A year later, to save herself from a flux of possibilities that was tearing her apart, Max jumped into a new time line, reconciling the disparate shards of herself in the process. Max may now be whole, but she’s far from unscathed. In an ocean of possibilities, where does she go from here?
The shocking conclusion of 'GAZE OF THE MEDUSA'! Can the Doctor and Sarah Jane defeat the Medusa and use the Lamp of Chronos to restore those it has turned to stone - or are the victims of Lady Emily Carstairs pertrified forever? Who lives, who dies, who tells their story?!
The adventures of Max, Chloe, and Rachel, from the hit game Life is Strange, continue into a new era! Time-rewinding photographer Max has spent the last couple of years in a reality parallel to her own. Lately, she realised she was running from her responsibilities... and from the Chloe she left. Now... there may be a way for her to get home. With the universe against her, it's time for the coast-to-coast road trip of multiple lifetimes to find it - following the band The High Seas towards an uncertain destiny!
Since jumping over to Max’s original timeline, Tristan has been travelling with Chloe and the High Seas. The band welcomed Tristan as an “honorary crew member”, but Pixie was curious about where Chloe’s mysterious friend had come from and how he had appeared so suddenly. Across the realities, Max is also concerned about Tristan. After seeing a glimpse of her Chloe back in Tombstone, Max was more confident than ever – but without hearing from Tristan, she couldn’t be sure if she was on the right path. Tristan, Chloe and the High Seas arrived in El Paso for their latest show. Away from his new friends, Tristan continued to struggle with his powers, unable to phase in and out of reality as he had done before – much to his, and Chloe’s, growing frustration. But Tristan realized that Max must also be on the same route, and that she was also in El Paso! He theorized that, if he and Max were able to be in the same place, at the same time, he would be able to jump back to her. After a successful gig in El Paso, everyone headed out onto the next leg of their tour. But Max, Chloe and Rachel watched in horror as a tree trunk fell directly into the path of the Hight Seas van, which overturned to avoid a collision. Without waiting to see how bad the damage was, Max rushed forward to use her powers and save her friends. But as time began to rewind, Tristan appeared in the wreckage of the van. He shouted for Max to wait, but it was too late…
1932. Briarwood House. As a jazz party preoccupies the English upper-crust, the Doctor and Josie discover a terrifying secret below stairs - the servants are beginning to sprout branches! When the forests of Briarwood besiege the house, the Doctor must uncover an ancient ritual and the truth behind an interdimensional sacrifice!
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, Max Caulfield used her new abilities to reconnect with her oldest friend, Chloe Price, and to bring to justice the murderers of Chloe’s closest confidante, Rachel Amber. Max’s abilities came at a cost however: if Max altered the original timeline – in which Chloe died of a gunshot wound – a hurricane would destroy their hometown, Arcadia Bay. In one reality, our Max chose to save Chloe’s life, sacrificing Arcadia Bay. A year later, to save herself from a flux of possibilities that was tearing her apart, Max jumped to a new timeline, reconciling the disparate shards of herself in the process. Max may now be whole, but she’s far from unscathed. In an ocean of possibilities, where does she go from here?
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price, from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closest confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Max chose to sacrifice the town rather than lose Chloe once again. Afterwards, Max and Chloe moved to Seattle – but a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart. To stabalize her powers and her reality, Max jumped to another timeline – where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she’s ready to push her powers to their limit if it means finally coming home.
GAZE OF THE MEDUSA' continues, as the Doctor and Sarah Jane team with Professor Odysseus James, and his daughter, Athena, to face down an ancient alien horror. Battling a malign influence all the way from Ancient Greece to London in 1887, the Doctor is faced with a petrifying challenge ¨C and physical evidence that he cannot win!
After being invited to a ceremony commemorating the destruction of Arcadia Bay, one year on, Max and Chloe set off to return to the Bay. Treading through their old home brought up more than just complicated emotions as Max is still struggling with inadvertent fluctuations in time and sees a vision of Diana alive and well… as if the storm had never hit. When Chloe touches Max’s hand she can see Diana too, so it’s not just Max’s affliction, but are these ‘visions’ or something more?
Tristan told his tory to Max – during a drug deal gone bad, his powers kicked in, and he phased away, just when his friend needed him the most. In the chaos, the cops closed in and Tristan’s friend was shot, his final words cursed Tristan for abandoning him… even though Tristan was there the whole time. Max realized the significance of finding another person with powers, however, Chloe felt betrayed that Max found it easier to talk to Tristan than to her and Rachel. Later, at Callie’s influencer party, Callie overdosed, and while Rachel and Chloe ran to her aid, Max ducked outside to call 911…
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension – Part Five Oversized excitement from deep within the event! Three all-new stories: The Fourth Doctor; Jenny, the Doctor's Daughter; River Song! An unknown force is striking from the depths of space, emerging as impossibly-large white holes over civilized planets, absorbing or annihilating everything that lives. This force has spread throughout all of time, challenging the Doctor in all of his incarnations. But not all of them were at the point of impact – many of the Doctor’s previous selves, along with good friends and companions, are scattered throughout history on journeys of their own. We turn our attention first to the archaeologist of the impossible… River Song!
Experience an astounding new story in the world of the BAFTA-winning, critically-acclaimed videogame Life is Strange, as Max and Chloe return to Arcadia Bay to face an impossible decision – with truly epic consequences. Following on from one possible ending of the much-loved game, this all-new story, Life is Strange: Dust, finds aspiring photographer Max Caulfield and best friend Chloe Price struggling to build a new life, one year after the shocking events of the storm that swept through Arcadia Bay. When Max seemingly starts travelling in time without her knowledge or control, she and Chloe must return to where their journey began – to uncover the truth, set things right, and confront the ghosts of the past. Collects Life is Strange #1-4. “A must for anyone who experienced the original Life is Strange story.” – Flickering Myth “Claudia Leonardi perfectly captures the tone of the original series.” – Gamespew “Emma Vieceli does an excellent job capturing the personality of Chloe and Max. A worthy sequel!” – ComicBook.com “It’s awesome to return to the adventures of Max and Chloe!” – n3rdabl3
Mysteriously gifted with the power to rewind time, photography student Max Caulfield never anticipated that her strange temporal abilities would put her at the center of the dark secrets of Arcadia Bay. In a bid to save her oldest friend, Chloe Price, from being murdered and to find justice for the death of Rachel Amber – Chloe’s closest confidante – Max’s powers caused a hurricane which threatened to destroy Arcadia Bay. Max chose to sacrifice the town rather than lose Chloe once again. Afterwards, Max and Chloe moved to Seattle – but a year later, Max’s abilities threatened to tear her apart. To stabalize her powers and her reality, Max jumped to another timeline – where Rachel was still alive. Though two years have passed, Max never forgot where she came from, and now with the help of Tristan – a boy with the power to “phase” out of reality – she’s ready to push her powers to their limit if it means finally coming home…
After seeing Tristan’s powers in action before their eyes, Max used the opportunity to tell them the truth about everything, from the storm, to Chloe’, to Max’s time travel powers. Max was honest with Chloe and Rachel, and herself, for the first time since she arrived and explained she wanted to go home, if that’s even possible. Later, escaping to watch The High Seas band practice, to get her mind off of Max’s world-shattering news, Rachel learned that the band was hitting the same venue as her action tour, and Chloe announced that she was coming with her. Meanwhile, down on the beach, Tristan attempted to practice a power he still barely understands. He disengaged for a moment – but what was he trying to do?
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