Little girls dream big, and this book and voice-amplifying microphone set will inspire them to discover their vocal talent! Barbie’s sister, Chelsea, is auditioning for the lead role in her school play. But when her nerves get the best of her, Barbie’s friends and sisters share their stories about how they, too, were nervous before performing a big vocal event. Now kids can join in the fun with Barbie, her sisters, and friends, as they perform their own vocal talents with their very own microphone that comes with the book! The microphone amplifies the user’s voice so she can rock out, perform, and announce to her heart’s content.

There seems to be no dearth of suggestions for making money at home, as the growing number of books devoted to the topic proves. But how many of these ideas are practical and creative at the same time? The experienced team of Sanders and Bullen not only describes more than 100 of the more unusual business vocations, but also interviews quite a few practitioners and lists specific resources to consult. Each entry includes a lengthy explanation of the job, and its duties and responsibilities, along with a top tip (e.g., for aspiring dog or cat breeders, it's suggested as an adjunct to other pet-related businesses, not as a solo venture), getting started, and the going rate. Sure to provoke chuckles are some of the recommendations, albeit all bona fide, such as a garden goosewear designer (yes, for concrete birds) and a beekeeper (no stings in this thought). Good information, well presented.

Barbie decides to enter the big talent competition. Unfortunately, so does her biggest rival: her "frenemy," Raquelle! Barbie is very nervous—but with a little help from her friends, she rocks the house! This full-color storybook comes with over 50 rockin' stickers! From the Trade Paperback edition.

Barbie is on a mission—for the pets! This story comes with pop-ups and three different kinds of reusable stickers to decorate the book. Barbie is heading up a drive to raise money for a community pet park, and she has lots of great fundraising events planned. A dog wash followed by a “Primp My Pet” photo shoot is sure to be a hit, and then the parade to the park will definitely have lots of spectators! Readers can use the stickers to decorate the pages and the outfits. Three pop-ups—Lacey in a pet carrier, puppies on ottomans, and Barbie surrounded by lots of pets—make this book extra special. And the fun continues with lots of reusable stickers that girls can use to decorate the pages of the book.

Communities of Computing is the first book-length history of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), founded in 1947 and with a membership today of 100,000 worldwide. It profiles ACM's notable SIGs, active chapters, and individual members, setting ACM's history into a rich social and political context. The book's 12 core chapters are organized into three thematic sections. "Defining the Discipline" examines the 1960s and 1970s when the field of computer science was taking form at the National Science Foundation, Stanford University, and through ACM's notable efforts in education and curriculum standards. "Broadening the Profession" looks outward into the wider society as ACM engaged with social and political issues - and as members struggled with balancing a focus on scientific issues and awareness of the wider world. Chapters examine the social turbulence surrounding the Vietnam War, debates about the women's movement, efforts for computing and community education, and international issues including professionalization and the Cold War. "Expanding Research Frontiers" profiles three areas of research activity where ACM members and ACM itself shaped notable advances in computing, including computer graphics, computer security, and hypertext. Featuring insightful profiles of notable ACM leaders, such as Edmund Berkeley, George Forsythe, Jean Sammet, Peter Denning, and Kelly Gotlieb, and honest assessments of controversial episodes, the volume deals with compelling and complex issues involving ACM and computing. It is not a narrow organizational history of ACM committees and SIGS, although much information about them is given. All chapters are original works of research. Many chapters draw on archival records of ACM's headquarters, ACM SIGs, and ACM leaders. This volume makes a permanent contribution to documenting the history of ACM and understanding its central role in the history of computing.

“A hair-raising account of a Barbie Dreamhouse-size Jarndyce and Jarndyce.”—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker This provocative work spotlights the legal battles between behemoth Mattel and audacious MGA over incredibly successful toys and the ownership of an idea. Law professor Orly Lobel deeply researched this riveting story, interviewing those involved, to draw attention to the contentious debate over creativity and intellectual property. She also explores female images and how we market cultural icons, from the doll that inspired all-American Barbie to the defiant, anti-establishment Bratz—the only doll to outsell Barbie in any year.

From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

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