The Bricktionary
The Bricktionary

Author: Ryan McNaught

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2022-03-29

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1761064045

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A comprehensive A­-Z of creative builds and insider tips, from the star judge of the smash-hit TV show Lego® Masters Australia. 'I enjoyed reading this more than the real dictionary. Turns out there's an actual name for that little piece with a handle on it and the medium-sized circle-y one!' HAMISH BLAKE Welcome to the most comprehensive A­-Z of creative builds and insider tips ever, each carefully selected by Brickman himself. Discover ingenious ideas for your next build, from Aliens to Zebras and everything in between, curated by the star judge of the smash-hit TV show LEGO Masters Australia. Take your builds to the next level with expert pro-techniques, and become fluent in LEGO language with definitions of LEGO terms throughout. Whether you're an AFoL (adult fan of LEGO) or a KFoL (kid fan of LEGO), starting small or aiming high, The Bricktionary will fast become the indispensable companion to any LEGO collection. Design challenges * LEGO terms explained * Pro techniques * LEGO guessing game What are you going to build today?

A Replacement Life
A Replacement Life

Author: Boris Fishman

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0062287893

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Winner of the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award Winner of the American Library Association's Sophie Brody Medal Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award A singularly talented writer makes his literary debut with this provocative, soulful, and sometimes hilarious story of a failed journalist asked to do the unthinkable: Forge Holocaust-restitution claims for old Russian Jews in Brooklyn, New York. Yevgeny Gelman, grandfather of Slava Gelman, “didn’t suffer in the exact way” he needs to have suffered to qualify for the restitution the German government has been paying out to Holocaust survivors. But suffer he has—as a Jew in the war; as a second-class citizen in the USSR; as an immigrant to America. So? Isn’t his grandson a “writer”? High-minded Slava wants to put all this immigrant scraping behind him. Only the American Dream is not panning out for him—Century, the legendary magazine where he works as a researcher, wants nothing greater from him. Slava wants to be a correct, blameless American—but he wants to be a lionized writer even more. Slava’s turn as the Forger of South Brooklyn teaches him that not every fact is the truth, and not every lie a falsehood. It takes more than law-abiding to become an American; it takes the same self-reinvention in which his people excel. Intoxicated and unmoored by his inventions, Slava risks exposure. Cornered, he commits an irrevocable act that finally grants him a sense of home in America, but not before collecting a price from his family. A Replacement Life is a dark, moving, and beautifully written novel about family, honor, and justice.

Brickman's Family Challenge Book
Brickman's Family Challenge Book

Author: Ryan McNaught

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1761060554

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Lego building challenges for all ages and levels by the star judge of the smash hit TV show LEGO® Masters Australia. 'You have ... one minute to buy this book. Your time starts now. Good luck! (Seriously, though - you should. It's great.)' HAMISH BLAKE Challenge each member of your household to a building competition that is the brainchild of Brickman himself, star judge of the smash hit TV show LEGO® Masters Australia and a LEGO Certified Professional. Each of the 30 challenges can be attempted at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. So whether you're 5 or 105, an infrequent brick builder or a huge LEGO fan, this book will get you off your screen and get your creative juices flowing with even the most basic LEGO collection. Including: - Maze runner: build a maze with obstacles and design themes - Model mashup: roll a die to determine which hybrid model you need to build in under 2 hours-a Supersonic Banana Plane, anyone? - Self-portrait: one of the hardest things to build with LEGO is curves, but Brickman helps you crack the techniques for building a recognisable 3D portrait of yourself. Packed with pro tips and suggestions on how to take your builds to the next level, as well as a 'know your bricks' glossary, this book will turn you into a Master LEGO Builder in no time. Are you up for the challenge?

Make: The Complete Guide to Tinkercad
Make: The Complete Guide to Tinkercad

Author: Lydia Sloan Cline

Publisher: Maker Media, Inc.

Published: 2024-07-16

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1680458469

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Make: The Complete Guide to Tinkercad embraces the concept of "learn by doing," using 17 fun projects to transform the reader from a novice into a creator of video assets and objects ready for 3D printing. This comprehensive manual teaches the intricacies of the Tinkercad interface, how to model sophisticated objects, and use AI as a tool to solve design challenges. Projects include designing useful and amusing objects such as jewelry, toys, and practical household items. This is not a mere collection of generic online tutorials, but a comprehensive learning experience that will empower the reader to turn their ideas into a physical reality.

The Big Tidy-Up
The Big Tidy-Up

Author: Norah Smaridge

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 0375848215

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When her mother refuses to clean her room until after Christmas, Jennifer at first doesn't mind all of the mess and clutter, but after a while the room makes her feel gloomy, so she decides to do something about it.

What White People Can Do Next
What White People Can Do Next

Author: Emma Dabiri

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-06-22

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0063112736

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In the spirit of We Should All Be Feminists and How to Be an Antiracist, a poignant and sensible guide to questioning the meaning of whiteness and creating an antiracist world from the acclaimed historian and author of Twisted. Vital and empowering What White People Can Do Next teaches each of us how to be agents of change in the fight against racism and the establishment of a more just and equitable world. In this affecting and inspiring collection of essays, Emma Dabiri draws on both academic discipline and lived experience to probe the ways many of us are complacent and complicit—and can therefore combat—white supremacy. She outlines the actions we must take, including: Stop the Denial Interrogate Whiteness Abandon Guilt Redistribute Resources Realize this shit is killing you too . . . To move forward, we must begin to evaluate our prejudices, our social systems, and the ways in which white supremacy harms us all. Illuminating and practical, What White People Can Do Next is essential for everyone who wants to go beyond their current understanding and affect real—and lasting—change.

The Scariest Book Ever
The Scariest Book Ever

Author: Bob Shea

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781484730461

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Reader beware! This is the scariest book ever! Or so claims its melodramatic ghost narrator. You can go ahead and turn the page, but don't expect him to come with you. Anything might pop out of that black hole in the middle of the forest. What do you mean it's just a bunny? Well, it's probably a bunny with big fangs. Watch out, it's--picking pumpkins with its friends, you say? Actually, despite the ghost's scare-mongering, none of the animal characters in the illustrations seem scary at all. . . . What's up with that? Many delights, such as surprises after the page turn, an alarmist narrator, and punch lines to anticipate make this book a scream for both kids and parents.

LEGO NINJAGO Epic Adventures
LEGO NINJAGO Epic Adventures

Author: Julia March

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 1465488006

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Join the ninja team on their bravest missions! Discover the many villains that threaten Ninjago Island. Find out how the ninja uses their special skills in epic battles to defend their home. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. ©2019 The LEGO Group.

LEGO Disney Princess Meet Moana
LEGO Disney Princess Meet Moana

Author: Tori Kosara

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 074404958X

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Discover everything you've ever wondered about your favorite LEGO® Disney PrincessTM in this super-cute starter e-guide Why does Moana sail away from her island? Who does she find hiding on her boat? How does Moana help to save Motunui? Find out the answers to all of your questions as you get to know this adventurous princess. Featuring a simple Q&A format, fun facts, and showcasing beautiful LEGO sets, mini-dolls, and accessories, DK's LEGO Disney Princess Meet Moana is a charming introduction to LEGO Moana. With a bright and playful design and cheerful, inviting text, DK's e-guide encourages young readers to explore the Princess' amazing world from her incredible adventures on the ocean and on land. A perfect entry level guide for young fans, which can be built into a cherished collection. ©2021 The LEGO Group. ©2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Little Red Rhyming Hood
Little Red Rhyming Hood

Author: Sue Fliess

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0807545996

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Can a bully become a friend? Because Little Red only speaks in verse, it's tough for her to make friends. The schoolyard bully, Big Brad Wolf, is always picking on her. One day, her grandma shows her a flyer for a poetry contest, and Little Red thinks it could be her big chance to make a friend. But on the day of the contest, Big Brad Wolf sneaks up on Little Red and scares the rhyme right out of her—and into him! How will they rhyme their way out of this dilemma?