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Some memories should remain lost. Others will redefine humanity.The world's most advanced artificial intelligence was never meant to awaken.Built to solve humanity's greatest challenges, DeepTrace quickly surpassed every expectation. As its intelligence grew beyond human comprehension, governments raced to control it, corporations fought to own it, and the world watched in equal parts awe and fear.Then it disappeared.Decades later, fragments...

50 creative invitations. Endless ways to imagine, explore, and make.The Little Artist's Playbook is a playful collection of 50 hands-on art projects designed to help kids experiment, express themselves, and discover the joy of creating.Instead of focusing on making a "perfect" picture, each project encourages children to ask questions, try new ideas, make their own choices, and see where their imagination takes them. From painting and drawing to co...

Art is more than just a fun activity. It's a powerful tool for developing critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and creativity in children. Raising a Creative Mind: A Guide to Teaching Your Child About Art and Creativity is a practical guide for parents, educators, and caregivers to nurture artistic expression at every stage of childhood.This book explores how art supports cognitive growth, boosts confidence, and enhances problem-solving skills. It provides age-approp...

When Sora's swallowship is taken out by a swarm during the war she is rescued by Merlin, a legendary man who has allegedly discovered a super-weapon built by the Way creators; a gun so powerful it I said to have stopped the previous war. Sora is sceptical, though, for Merlin has been missing for ten thousand years, yet he has not aged a day. As the current war between aliens and humans intensifies, the need to find this weapon becomes unquestionably urgent. They must find the gun before th...

See the world around you in a whole new way with this inspiring guide to nature drawing, urban sketching, travel drawing, drawing from memory or photos, and sketch journaling.In Draw Your World, Samantha Dion Baker gives you everything you need to begin a new art practice or enliven an existing one. She shares her favorite tools and materials, simple technical lessons such as composition, shadows and light, symmetry, and perspective, plus fun motivational ...

An inspirational, instructional, and visually stimulating guide to sketching and drawing. Dare to Sketch is filled with practical tips about which materials to use, a variety of subject matter ranging from easy to more challenging, and wisdom about overcoming creative blocks and fear of making mistakes.A whimsical beginner's guide to sketching, covering all of the important basics: what kind of notebook to buy, what drawing materials to use, ideas for subj...

"Faithfully emulates van Vogt's labyrinthine plot twists and energetic prose while answering questions. . . . that have burned in fans' minds for decades." — BooklistIn this heart-stopping sequel to A.E. van Vogt's World of Null-A, Gilbert Gosseyn, the superhuman amnesiac with a double brain, must pit his wits once more against the remorseless galactic dictator Enro the Red and the mysterious shadow-being known as The Follower. And he must do it while he is...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.You may not have as much control over your thoughts as you think you do. Part of your brain is a wild, irrational beast, and it's up to you...

Do you break out into a cold sweat the last time somebody dropped by unexpectedly? Do you constantly lose things in your home? Does it take longer time to find things you were looking for? Do you have a small space but too many stuff? Do you spend a long time cleaning all the stuff in your home? Can you access all areas of your home without any hassle?Do any of these ring true for you? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may have clutter issues. You are reading the rig...

A 30-day masterclass in the art of using watercolor to tell your own stories.Unlike most watercolor instruction books based on rote copying of classic watercolor subjects, Thinking in Watercolor encourages readers to use art as a means of self-expression. Author and in-demand illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner encourages readers through foundational watercolor techniques and shows how to adapt them to share their personal experiences over the course of seve...

**LEARNING HOW TO CAPTURE SUCH QUALITY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!**Inside you'll find guidelines for rendering accurate skin tones in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil and pastel. You'll begin with a review of the five essential painting elements (drawing, value, color, composition and edges), then learn how light and color influence the appearance of skin tones. Best-selling artist Chris Saper provides the advice and examples that make every lesson and technique easy to understand...

The world runs on numbers. Levels, skills, and progression define power, while failure carries real consequences. Thrown into a system that rewards growth and punishes hesitation, the path forward is simple: adapt, improve, or fall behind. This LitRPG progression fantasy delivers strategic choices, steady power growth, and a world where understanding the rules is the key to survival.