Passing for Human is a graphic memoir about an artist's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. In this neurodivergent story Liana revisits her past experiences in an effort to gain a better understanding of who she is and what it's like to be human. She shares how her parents met and how people from different worlds meet by chance to start a family. She discusses how "fitting in" in school can be challenging and the negative emotions once can experience when they make fun of others. She also intimately shares her personal relationship with Mr. Neural a neurodivergent individual like herself who has a way of making her feel loved while simultaneously making her believe that he isn't real. She goes on to discuss the importance of having and embracing your shadow as it is an indicator that you are not alone in this big world, moreover that your shadow can assist you with unlocking your creativity.
Battle Storm is an unofficial fortnite novel that both gamers and non-gamers can enjoy. Although fortnite the game is known for its team centered combat tactics Battle Storm focuses more on leadership and teamwork. The story begins with a group of 5 squad members from various walks of life being placed together to work as a team. The "expected" leader comes from a military family who has prepared for this moment her whole life. However, the other 4 team members formed a bond that could not be broken, resulting in one of them ultimately becoming the leader. Battle Storm takes us on a journey through a simulated combat zone with custom fitted avatars and real-life sensations that are experienced when utilizing brain-computer interface-virtual reality software.
The Tomten is a short story derived from a poem about a small troll who visits people and animals at night while patrolling a farm in the middle of a forest. The story takes place in the winter time when life slows down due to the snow and Tomten takes it upon himself to encourage the cows, horses, sheep, lambs, chickens as well as the domestic dog and cat. Tomten has a way of being able to speak the language of each animal type in an effort to comfort them as they endure winter together. He even visits the little children while they are sleeping which is evident by the footprints he leaves in the snow. The Tomten is a story that we all can relate to when having to be patient and thrive during times when it is cold outside.
The Lives of a Cell provides a unique perspective on how the entire earth can be viewed as a cell composed of many microscopic parts that are all interdependent on one another. The author does a great job with comparing the relationships between macroscopic living things in an effort to illustrate how our world functions. Whis is most interesting is the authors knowledge of technological advances that were occurring in the 20th Century that resulted in the generation of the robust advanced technology that is currently occurring now in the 21st Century. This book takes you on a journey from the formation of bacterial colonies that later lead to the formation of human beings; And for those questioning this statement did you know that the semen that carries the male sperm contains 10^6 to 10^7 bacteria/mL of semen? Moreover, that the healthy digestive tract of adults contains 100-150 trillion bacteria?? The Lives of a Cell is a good read that provides numerous life-like examples that enables one to conceptualize how our society functions as a whole.
The New York Review is a monthly magazine publication composed of various writers and authors. It reviews books by citing an excerpt of the book that catches the attention of readers to give them an understanding of what the book is about. The New York Review does a great job at not only selecting books to review but also illustrates the books that are available from a diverse group of authors for readers to read. The overall aesthetic of the publication is both contemporary and colorful which artists can appreciate. Moreover, it is up to date with providing websites, QR-Codes, social media account access for research and mobile applications for you to gather additional information. The New York Review of Books covers everything from art to politics to technology to personal life/lifestyle stories and anything in between.
Confluence is a seasonal newsletter for the triangle area of North Carolina for the Triangle Land Conservatory (tlc TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVATORY). Confluence brings its readers up to date on the efforts that continue to protect the land here in North Carolina. This mission includes clean water, the protection of natural habitats, the supporting of local farms & food as well as ensuring that people are connected with nature. In 2018 TLC set a goal to conserve 25,000 acres of land by 2025 and this goal was achieved 6 months ahead of schedule. They also have created internship opportunities for high school graduates in an effort to prepare them for their STEM college majors as well as provide equine therapy programs to empower young women. Moreover they provide landowners with the language necessary for them to preserve and protect their land.
Wizarding for Beginners is a great story of how two friends, a goat and a dragon, set out to save their other kidnapped friends from an "evil" wizard. In order to do so they must return to the Wizards Guild where the speaking spell was casted on them all. While there these two friends find themselves surrounded by wizards who strictly adhere to the established rules of the Guild. However, what many of the wizards are unaware of is the under workings of their wizard leaders attempt to obtain ultimate power and popularity. Wizarding for Beginners is beautifully written with hints of thoughts, feelings and experiences that humans share with magical graphics to illustrate them.
The Triangle Gardner is a local gardening guide with issues that are released bi-monthly to the Triangle Area of North Carolina. It has various contributors as it serves as a guide for gardeners of all levels as well as those who appreciate landscaping. The Triangle Gardner is currently celebrating 15 years of publishing and has a lot to offer its readers. From tips on how to care for your lawn to building seasonal gardens, caring for native plants and trees as well as providing the science behind gardening. The Triangle Gardner is also inclusive of area farms and businesses, gardening events and it even offers opportunities to travel abroad.
The American Scholar is a quarterly magazine published by PHI BETA KAPPA Society, the most prestigious academic honor society. It has many writer contributors that provide their in-depth views on art culture, health, history, society and technology to name a few. The editors do a magnificent job elegantly putting the magazine together sparing no expense to detail. There is even a place for actual published poetry, art gallery, book reviews as well as a section that contains hearty quotes from suggested books. The American Scholar honors both history and its members by highlighting its member contributions and celebrating the anniversaries of the accomplishments of our past historians.
Historically large campus colleges have newspapers to prepare scholars for a future career in journalism, the UNC News originated in Chapel Hill in 1893. The UNC News continues its tradition of providing their newspaper in an actual physical print edition as well as they are up to date with their digital print. The editors do an extraordinarily great job of ensuring that the newspaper is designed to flow seamlessly when reading. Moreover, their Campus Resources Department provides the necessary extension accommodations for its scholars. The UNC News empowers scholars to contribute by way of conducting investigations to later provide their insights. The UNC News covers a myriad of topics to inform its readers of what is occurring on campus as well as within the Chapel Hill community.
BookPage is an independent monthly editorial that selects and recommends books from a variety of genres. The editors have done a wonderful job of categorizing their recommendations based on a reader's personal interests. BookPage also provides articles and interviews that highlight an author's current published book to provide readers with insight, as well as inform readers of their recommendations that are available in audiobook form. They even provide readers with visual advertisement and merch that are in alignment with their overall brand that are available in print and digital format for readers to access online and social media.
eBooks
Currently eBooks are a part of our everyday life as our technology has become an extension of ourselves which enables us to be connected and have access to digital print at our fingertips. However, are you aware of their history and origin, the term eBook is short for Electronic Book. Are you aware that the initial concept for an electronic book was developed in the 1930's to provide a visual illustration of text for individuals? Moreover, that the first eBook was a typed version of the Declaration of Independence in 1971?? Fast-forwarding to the early 1990's the first e-readers were developed which later led to the development of eBooks that were made to be available on PDA's also known as palm pilots. Furthermore, it was also during this time that Amazon founded and established their mission to the selling of books online. This further led to the development of the Kindle during 2007 which enabled the access of a robust eBook library and by 2010 eBooks were widely accepted worldwide.