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We are Data explores what identity means in an algorithmic age: how it works, how our lives are controlled by it, and how we can resist it. Algorithms are everywhere, organizing the near limitless data that exists in our world. Derived from our every search, like, click, and purchase, algorithms determine the news we get, the ads we see, the information accessible to us and even who our friends are. These complex configurations not only form knowledge...
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"Jake and Kyle were pulled into Clan Castles and had to defeat King Nojra from inside. Now they are back in the real world and looking forward to a break from their favorite game. But the boys soon realize that reality seems a little off. That's because Clan Castles is real. Nojra is too, and his evil twin brother has also joined the battle. Jake and Kyle must team up with some new friends to send the video game bad guys back where they belong"--Publisher's...
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Unofficial Minetrapped adventure volume 6
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All Lily, Simon, and Michael have wanted since they were sucked into their Minecraft games is to return to the real world. They've battled armies of griefers and terrifying monsters, made new allies, and had their friendship tested time and again. But they've never forgotten their number one goal: getting back home. In this thrilling final installment in the Unofficial Minetrapped Adventure series, a powerful lightning storm strikes the Overworld,...
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Defenders of the overworld volume 1
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"Rob is on his way home from vacation when his plane goes down over the ocean biome. He eventually reaches shore, but where is he? And what new dangers lie ahead? His attempts at survival barely keep him alive until he allies with Frida, the sole inhabitant of a lonely stretch of beach. Rob learns enough from Frida to survive, but he misses life on his family's horse ranch. Determined to find his way home, he sets off to cross the Extreme Hills-and...
185) Leon levels up
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"In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Leon, a short and chubby gamer, is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, it's up to Leon to battle a dragon and save himself and his friend."--
187) Socialsklz:-) for success: how to give children the skills they need to thrive in the modern world
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An etiquette guide for the 21st century helps parents teach social skills in the Digital Age, in a book that not only covers email, social networking, cyberbullying and smartphones, but also breathes life into the basics: how to speak, shake hands, make conversation and behave in all social settings.
190) Digital advertising
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"Digital media offer exciting potential for advertising and marketing. This text looks at the cultural, commercial and creative practices of advertising in these environments. Combining industry and critical perspectives, it analyses key theory, concepts and trends in the field. This is ideal reading for students of Media Studies and Advertising"--Provided by publisher.
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This book offers a comprehensive, entry-level guide for librarians and archivists who have found themselves managing, or are planning on manage, born-digital content. Libraries and archives of all sizes are collecting and managing an increasing proportion of digital content. Within this body of digital content is a growing pool of 'born-digital' content: content that has been created and has often existed solely in digital form. The No-Nonsense Guide...
194) Suck it in and smile
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"A funny, touching look at the life of a social media influencer who starts to question the #goals life she has created for herself. Every day, Élie motivates her hundreds of thousands of followers to become the best versions of themselves by posting videos of exercise routines and high-protein breakfast recipes. Far from the shy teenager that she was, she is now in a very public relationship with singer Samuel Vanasse, and together they have become...
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"From the acclaimed and respected National League of Cotillions comes advice for how to add courtesy and manners in today's electronic society. Cell phones, email, social networks, and instant connections have challenged the civility of millions. E-Etiquette provides the information you need to add both courtesy and personality to all your communications. This book will bring you up to date with digital trends. Learn the specific courtesies of cell...