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Who needs a stadium or a ballpark? Esports have taken the world by storm in recent years, morphing from a niche entertainment market to a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Inside, meet some of the key players, find out how esports evolved, and tune in to how you might play a part as a player or a fan. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost nothing has changed as much in the past decade as how we engage with creativity. From streaming...
22) Facebook
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"Friend me!" "Like this!" "Copy and share!" The impact of Facebook on world communication has been immense. Almost overnight, networks of friends, colleagues, classmates, families, and more were created, all connected by Facebook. In the years since, the site and the app have grown in impact and influence. Inside, find out how Facebook got started, how it grew . . . and where it's going next! Social media companies have changed the way that people...
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Boldly going where no cameras have gone before, video companies are using technology and creativity to bring stunning new perspectives to viewers. And with GoPro in particular, the viewers are become the creators, too. Inside, read about the impact of small, portable, and even fly-able cameras are changing how we see and experience the world around us . . . from ground level and high above! This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost...
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Back in the day, people had to be in front of the TV to watch their favorite shows. That, of course, is no longer true, and the companies featured in this book played a big part in that sea change. Read how streaming video companies are not only offering new ways to see old work, but are becoming vital players in the creation of stunning new movies, TV shows, and more. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost nothing has changed as...
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Animated cartoons have long been a part of the entertainment landscape. In the 21st century, however, digital animation has led creators expand in ways they never dreamed about. Inside, read about the companies that are leading the way in using new technologies to tell amazing stories using animation . . . and dreams. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost nothing has changed as much in the past decade as how we engage with creativity....
30) Reddit
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When Reddit began, the old-fashioned bulletin board went digital . . . and worldwide. Today, the information, news, and opinion Web site and app is the go-to source for hundreds of millions of readers . . . and contributors. Inside, read how Reddit transformed how many people get their news, how the "voice of the crowd" helps determine what those people read, and what Reddit is planning to continue its information revolution in the future. Social...
31) Snapchat
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SnapChat has become the perfect way to grab and hold people's attention, while also serving as a vital communications link between friends, schoolmates, neighbors, and more. Inside, read how the app began and how it has changed the way millions of young people "talk" to each other, complete with photos, video, and more! Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This series focuses on the technology that...
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Music is a huge part of many people's lives, and it's never been easier to bring music to your ears. That's thanks in large part to streaming technology that has opened up worlds of new music to billions of people. That transition has been rooted in technology, but it has caused problems for creators. Inside, read how key companies are uniting the world in music while trying to support the artists who create it. This is not your parents' world of...
33) Twitter
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Though short and sweet, 140-character Twitter posts, or tweets, have become standard parts of world communication, from the Oval Office on down. Inside, read how this amazing company began and how it grew rapidly while creating an all-new way for people, including celebrities, athletes, politicians, and more, to speak to the world. Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This series focuses on the technology...
34) WhatsApp
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Internationally, WhatsApp has become the gold standard of messaging apps. Nearly a billion people now trade information, photos, chats, and more quickly and less expensively than "traditional" texting. Inside, find out who created this super-successful company, how it grew with shocking speed, and how it is looking to the future to become bigger and better. Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This...
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The numbers are simply staggering: Every day, more than 450,000 thousand hours of new videos are posted to YouTube. From a tiny site used for posting clips of tktkt, YouTube has become a world-spanning force. Inside, read how the company was born and developed and then discover some of the ways that people, businesses, governments, and more are using this technology to entertain and change lives. This is not your parents' world of entertainment. Almost...
36) Origin
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He's entered the ultimate VRMMO. But will a glitch prevent him from leaving with his sanity? Unable to see color, smell, or taste, Dave longs for a more vibrant life. So when he learns of a Japanese company seeking beta testers in a unique full-immersion game, he jumps at the chance to escape his bland monochromatic world. But when a code-error causes him to skip the tutorial, he's thrown into play with no skills-racing to restore his health points....
37) Willow's Run
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The Circuit winds through the isolated villages and towns of the Survivor's Alliance bringing news and mail, along with seeds and livestock for sale. This is Willow's first run as Boss, and she's eager to prove herself.The big Circuit Wagon, pulled by a team of four horses, headed out from the train station with a young crew for a trip that could take months. Willow's got an experienced guard captain, a Doc, a Judge and a Vet to help her deal with...
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Meet the good-hearted folks of High Meadow as they struggle through sickness, raiders, wildfires and food shortages in an effort to establish a sustainable community in a world brutally changed. Book 1 - Lethal Seasons - In the near future, a virus has whittled down the human race. Cities are empty, farms deserted, factories abandoned. The world is running on a skeleton crew in a land ravaged by extreme weather. Nick lives at High Meadow med center....
39) Circuit Breaker
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The Survivor's Alliance is expanding, and Willow has been chosen to take a wagon into uncharted territory. The Circuit Company promised her the best crew, supplies and special new wagons, but it all had a very bumpy start. The wagons were late, the crew was unconfirmed, and she started to have serious doubts. Things never go as planned. Their journey took some unexpected twists culminating in the biggest surprise of all. Willow's crew will need to...
40) Willow's Town
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Willow has a whole town to manage now, but nothing is going to plan. Washburn ran the town with an iron fist and an appetite for cruelty. People are fearful and evasive. She has to prove that with her people in charge the residents won't be seeing more of the same. Micah warns her to be patient while Jake tries to establish the animal hospital, and Jane sets up care for the people. But damaging storms, vindictive raiders and mutant animals are going...
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