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Disability Pride Month Edition: Let's Read Some $#!7 by Devon Price, Ph.D., Jenara Nerenberg, and Rick Green & Umesh Jain, Ph.D.

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#!7! (LRS$)! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for the purposes of escapism, and/or to get banned books into people’s view. Today is the premier of the Disability Pride Month Edition, where I read PORTIONS of books pertinent to the disabled community.

It went like this: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “About the Author” section (if applicable). 3. Read the “Forward”, “Preface”, “Acknowledgments”, and “Author’s Notes” (if applicable). 4. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” and/or “Follow” button!

Even though the purpose was education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 3 books:

Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price, Ph.D. We produce more value for our employers than any other generation of workers has. We consume more information in a single day than our great-grandparents did in weeks. Yet we feel lazier than ever. This is due to the “The Laziness Lie,” a centuries-old belief system that says our worth is determined by our productivity, our limitations are weaknesses, and no matter how much we do, it is never enough. In Laziness Does Not Exist, social psychologist Dr. Devon Price tracks how The Laziness Lie spread through the United States during the eras of slavery and industrialization and embedded itself into society. Price outlines how our culture’s hatred of laziness has poisoned almost every aspect of modern life—from work, to school, to our relationships, to our views regarding social problems such as drug addiction, homelessness, and COVID-19. Laziness Does Not Exist gives the reader tips and exercises to unlearn The Laziness Lie. Interviews with therapists and industrial-organizational experts provide practical advice on how to clarify your true values and learn to say “no” without shame. Throughout, Price offers science-based reassurances that despite feelings of guilt and “laziness,” each of us is already doing more than enough.

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg A paradigm-shifting study of neurodivergent women—those with ADHD, autism, synesthesia, high sensitivity, and sensory processing disorder—exploring why these traits are overlooked and how society benefits from allowing their unique strengths to flourish As a Harvard- and Berkeley-educated writer, entrepreneur, and devoted mother, Jenara Nerenberg was shocked to discover that her “symptoms”—only ever labeled as anxiety—were considered autistic and ADHD. Nerenberg’s not alone. Between a flawed system that focuses on younger, male populations, and the fact that girls are conditioned from a young age to blend in, women often don’t learn about their neurological differences until they are adults, if at all. As a result, potentially millions live with undiagnosed neurological differences, obscured by anxiety and depression. Meanwhile, we all miss out on the gifts their neurodivergent minds have to offer. Sharing real stories from women with high sensitivity, ADHD, autism, misophonia, dyslexia, SPD, and more, Nerenberg explores how these brain variances present differently in women and describes practical changes in how we communicate, how we design our surroundings, and how we can better support divergent minds. When we allow our wide variety of brain makeups to flourish, we create a better tomorrow for us all.

ADD Stole My Car Keys by Rick Green & Umesh Jain, Ph.D. Do you suspect that you, or someone you know, has Attention-Deficit-Hyper-whatever-it’s-called? Y’know, the ADD that everyone keeps talking about? The one you figure is probably an excuse that slackers invented to cover up the fact that they are sloppy, lazy, forgetful and undisciplined? Or maybe you actually have an ADHD/ADD diagnosis and optimistically assume, “I’ve pretty much got it handled. Anyway, I’m too old to change. At this point, it’s just who I am.” Prepare to be surprised. ADD Stole My Car Keys will transform how you view yourself and ADD. Authors Rick Green and Dr. Umesh Jain, reveal 155 common signs, symptoms, behaviors and challenges that people with ADD face. Through entertaining first-person stories you’ll discover the many ways this misunderstood mindset sabotages the lives of adults. ADD looks different in adults. It’s easy to miss or dismiss. You may squirm, laugh, blush or gasp as you recognize yourself in these pages. Be warned: What you have always believed are your faults, failings and weaknesses may actually be the result of how your brain is wired. And there are ways to work with it. While Rick and Dr. J explore the complex interplay between nature & nurture, they also offer proven strategies you can use to master the challenges of your particular type of ADD, so that you can create a life that you love. Finally!

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome! 2:06 – Read Aloud Prelude 3:30 – "Laziness Does Not Exist" 39:30 – "Divergent Mind" 1:05:05 – "ADD Stole My Car Keys" 1:20:14 – Commentary/Closing 1:22:28 – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop 1:22:49 – Farewell

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Gérard Debuigne & François Couplan and Anna Urbanek

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#!7 (LRSS)! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for escapism, and/or to get banned books into people’s view and whatever I feel like reading aloud at the time.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “About the Author” section (if applicable). 3. Read the “Forward”, “Preface”, “Acknowledgments”, and “Author’s Notes” (if applicable). 4. If there is no “Introduction”, read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” and/or “Follow” button!

Even though the purpose is education/book introduction, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books:

100 Plants That Heal text by Gérard Debuigne & François Couplan Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide. Thanks to exceptional photographs showing detailed views of all parts of the fresh plants, you will quickly learn to recognise them. Discover their fascinating history, active components and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe and effective herbal medicines and remedies at home.   This journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected ethnobotanist and doctor of phototherapy, meaning you can grow your knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence.   Whether you are a nature lover, a green witch or a herbalist, this magnificent book will satisfy all your curiosities about healing plants and become your essential guide to herbalism.

Herbalist Primer by Anna Urbanek – A guide to real-world magical plants. – A mix of ethnobotany, folklore, green witchcraft, occult, and science. – A fully-illustrated, thoroughly-researched resource for writers and world-builders. – An all-in-one book for druids, healers, alchemists, and poisoners—perfect as an in-world item and applicable in all fantasy (and most modern) settings. – A system-agnostic tool for game masters everywhere, complete with tips on including the plants in your campaign—and creating new, exciting pieces of flora.

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The Monday, May 6th, and 577th, Artist Shout-Out goes to Ann-Marie Rechter! Check out the shout-out on O&T here!

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome Gamers and Readers! 1:44 – Artist Shout-Out 3:19 – Read Aloud Prelude 6:00 – 100 Plants That Heal 23:19 – Herbalist Primer 44:03 – Just Chatting/Commentary 46:10 – Closing 48:37 – Artist Shout-Out 49:51 – Closing 50:19 – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop 52:06 – Farewell

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TO SUPPORT – Buy Me a Coffee: 15% of the proceeds go to Kids Need to Read! – “Let’s Read Some $#!7” About Page – MonriaTitans’ Summary & Links – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop – YouTube Channel – Throne Wishlist – Twitch Channel

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Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#!7 (LRSS)! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for escapism, and/or to get banned books into people’s view and whatever I feel like reading aloud at the time.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward”, “Preface”, and “Acknowledgments” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction”, read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” and/or “Follow” button!

Even though the purpose is education/book introduction, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books:

No Easy Target by Iris Johansen Margaret Douglas has worked hard to put her painful past behind her. Raised off the grid in an abusive home, her only escape was the nearby forest in which she sought refuge whenever she could. There, in the peaceful woods, she discovered a strange gift: the ability to understand animals and to communicate with them. And so those creatures became her only friends, her only joy during a desolate childhood. Now Margaret wants nothing more than to live a quiet life, close to the animals and under the radar. But her abilities have not gone unnoticed, and there are those who would use them for their own purposes. Determined not to be a pawn in anyone’s game, every time someone gets too close, Margaret uproots her life and outruns them.   When John Lassiter breaks into Margaret’s apartment, she vanishes again, but Lassiter has good reason to be persistent. As a CIA operative, he owes his life to his men, one of whom is being held captive by an unrelenting enemy—an enemy who has set his sights on Margaret. Which means that Lassiter must control her to use her as bait.   With danger in hot pursuit, Margaret finds herself matching wits with a man who refuses to stop or be stopped. Turning from the hunted to the hunter, Margaret must use everything she has ever learned to not only survive but also to defeat a great evil. And to prove once and for all she’s no easy target.

Red Wolf by Liza Marklund BENEATH A DARK WINTER SKY…DEATH WAITS PATIENTLY. A journalist is murdered in the frozen white landscape of a northern Swedish town. Annika Bengtzon, a reporter at a Stockholm-based tabloid, was planning to interview him about a long-ago attack against an isolated air base nearby, and now she suspects that his death is linked to that attack.   Against the explicit orders of her boss, she begins to investigate the event, which is soon followed by a series of shocking murders. Annika knows the murders are connected. At the same time, she begins to suspect that her husband is hiding something, and nothing can counteract the loneliness that has crept into her life.   Behind everything lurks the figure of the Red Wolf, a cold-blooded killer with the soul of a lover. In the end, she must discover the truth not only about the murders but also about the lies that are destroying her own family.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome Gamers and Readers! 2:26 – Read Aloud Prelude 4:36 – No Easy Target 13:38 – Red Wolf 23:48 – Just Chatting/Commentary 25:25 – Closing 27:30 – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop 29:26 – Farewell

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TO SUPPORT – Buy Me a Coffee: 15% of the proceeds go to Kids Need to Read! – “Let’s Read Some $#!7” About Page – MonriaTitans’ Summary & Links – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop – YouTube Channel – Throne Wishlist – Twitch Channel

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Howard Zinn, The Brothers Grimm, & 3dtotalPublishing

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#!7 (LRSS)! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for escapism, and/or to get banned books into people’s view and whatever I feel like reading aloud at the time.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward”, “Preface”, and “Acknowledgments” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction”, read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” and/or “Follow” button!

Even though the purpose is education/book introduction, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 3 books from my TBR Stack:

A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn With a new introduction by Anthony Arnove, this edition of the classic national bestseller chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on great men in high places—to focus on the street, the home, and the workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People’s History of the United States is the only volume to tell America’s story from the point of—and in the words of—America’s women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country’s greatest battles—fights for fair wages, eight-hour workdays, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women’s rights, racial equality—were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus’s arrival through President Clinton’s first term, A People’s History of the United States, which was nominated for the American Book Award of 1981, features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history.

The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm THE BROTHERS GRIMM, JACOB (1785-1863) AND WILHELM (1786-1859), were German academics, linguists, and cultural researchers, though they were legendary, of course, for their storytelling. They collected and recorded stories from the wide wealth of European folk tales, and their aim was to retell the tales exactly as they heard them. The work of the Brothers Grimm popularized such classics as Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, and Snow White. Originally titled Children’s and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. Accompanied by 40 color plates and 60 black and white illustrations from award-winning English illustrator Arthur Rackham, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales is the perfect classic edition for your family’s bookshelf.

Artists’ Master Series: Color and Light by 3dtotalPublishing The Artists’ Master Series features experts from both the traditional and digital worlds. Drawing from a wealth of experience, in this book they fully dissect the theory and practice of using color and light to advance your art. Expert Charlie Pickard goes beyond the basics to explore color theory. Advanced topics include color hierarchy, value keying, color constancy, and exposure. Discover how hue, value, and chroma enable you to create, mix, and control color. Next, he moves on to the vast subject of light. Using highly illustrated examples, complex concepts of shading, form, depth, and texture are decoded. Three essential material types – matte, specular, and transparent – are analyzed, instilling confidence to paint any object you encounter. Respected artists Djamila Knopf, Guweiz, and Nathan Fowkes then guide you through extensive tutorials, specially commissioned to explore their use of color and light. Each artist breaks down their process, discussing the decisions made at every stage to achieve striking colors, believable lighting, immersive atmospheres, and realistic surfaces. All three artists work in contrasting ways, resulting in a wide range of approaches to putting theory into practice. Further insight is provided by the gallery artists, also experts in their fields, representing a range of styles, skills, and mediums. This unique opportunity to study color and light so extensively offers a deeper mastery of the subject, and a single, comprehensive reference at your fingertips. WARNING: CONTAINS NUDITY

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The Monday, April 29th, and 574th, Artist Shout-Out goes to Yerim Lee! Check it out here!

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome Gamers and Readers! 1:38 – Artist Shout-Out 4:48 – Read Aloud Prelude 5:58 – A People’s History of the United States 47:28 – The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales 1:23:02 – Artists’ Master Series: Color and Light 1:39:05 – Artist Shout-Out 1:39:55 – Closing 1:40:56 – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop 1:42:36 – Farewell

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Peter S. Beagle, Melissa Sweeney, & Ann Liang

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#!7 (LRSS)! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for escapism, and/or to get banned books into people’s view.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” button!

Even though the purpose is education/book introduction, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 3 books from my TBR Stack:

The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle THE UNICORN LIVED IN A LILAC WOOD, AND SHE LIVED ALL ALONE… …so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch—and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction.

The Affinity Between Us by Melissa Sweeney Kevin is framed for a murder that didn’t happen. Nikki lost both of her older siblings and can’t trust her remaining family. And Derek wakes up, memories lost, on an island inhabited by beings called “humans.” From the birth of these three siblings, two tween Deities stir from their 500-year slumber and reintroduce themselves back into the world.

If You Could See the Sun by Ann Liang NO SECRET IS SAFE. ALICE SUN HAS ALWAYS FELT INVISIBLE at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she’s the only scholarship student in a sea of über-wealthy classmates. But she has a plan: be top of the class, attend a prestigious university, secure a killer job, and finally lift her family out of poverty. Then her parents drop a bomb—they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship. But that’s the least of Alice’s problems because she has started uncontrollably turning invisible. As in completely, physically invisible. Alice realizes there’s an upside to her strange new power—unparalleled access to the secrets of China’s most rich and influential teens. Soon, Alice has a new plan: offer her invisibility services to find out what her classmates want to know—for a price. But between balancing schoolwork, a growing relationship with academic-rival-turned-business-partner Henry, and stealing secrets, things start to fall through the cracks. As the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if helping her family is worth losing her conscience—or even her life.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome Gamers! 2:43 Just Chatting 4:06 Read Aloud Prelude 5:12 The Last Unicorn 17:51 The Affinity Between Us 28:54 If You Could See the Sun 52:07 Commentary/Closing 55:41 Bookshop 58:18 Farewell

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Mark Nelson, Phoebe Im, and Tessa Creative Art & Sarah E. White

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Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#17! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for the purposes of escape, and/or to get banned books into people’s view.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” button!

Even though the purpose is education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 3 art related books from The Neverending Reading List:

Fantasy World-Building by Mark A. Nelson When artists and designers create a fictional setting, the milieu must be completely fleshed out, explained, and designed. In this book, comic and gaming art veteran Mark A. Nelson explores and demonstrates his methods for fashioning visually stunning, believable environments for fantasy creatures and characters. Scores of images and step-by-step examples illustrate how variation and experimentation lead to fresh, original designs for otherworldly beings, their environments, and their stories. Nelson discusses how to find ideas and borrow from history to add the strength of realism to a fantasy world. In describing the best ways to establish a habitat, he offers specifics about climate, terrain, flora, and wildlife. He shares insights into founding societies in terms of their means of survival, manner of warfare, spiritual practices, style of dress, and levels of technology. All visual creatives—illustrators, comic artists, and game designers—who work with imaginative material will take a lively interest in this source of inspiration and practical guidance.

Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters by Phoebe Im Chibi is Japanese slang for “short,” and the legendary monsters in Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters live up to this description with their roly-poly bodies that make them so loveable. Master this anime and manga drawing style with over 60 step-by-step tutorials of your favorite fantastical creatures, including dragons, mermaids, centaurs, unicorns, kraken, and more. Instagram artist Phoebe IM shares her tips and tricks for drawing chibi creatures traditionally or digitally; coloring, shading, and highlighting; and accessorizing for added cuteness. There’s also folklore sprinkled throughout the book for some extra fun. So, get out your drawing tools and start creating your mystical kingdom!

Drawing Fantasy Chibi by Tessa Creative Art & Sarah E. White Crack open your sketchbook, grab your pens and pencils, and get ready to turn your mythical illustrations into kawaii (cute) and chibi (small) creatures. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow tips and tricks, this instructional handbook will help you bring a new level of anime style to your sketches. Start with a few familiar fantasy creatures, like a unicorn, mermaid, and dragon, before learning how to transform ancient, lesser-known beings like the basilisk, oni (Japanese demon), and kraken into adorable chibi versions. Whether you’re a beginner or a drawing pro, Drawing Fantasy Chibi makes this fun, anime-style drawing easy, with workbook-style pages that provide a space for readers to try their hand at practicing each illustration multiple times before they master it!

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The Sunday, March 10th, and 552nd, Artist Shout-Out goes to Magdalena Węgiel! Check out the shout-out on Tumblr here!

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome Gamers! 1:38 Artist Shout-Out 3:47 Just Chatting 5:28 Read Aloud Prelude 7:06 Background Image Change 7:55 “Fantasy World-Building” 20:52 “Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters” 34:35 “Drawing Fantasy Chibi” 40:26 Artist Shout-Out 41:20 Commentary/Closing 42:26 Bookshop 43:28 Farewell

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LRSS VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT

Friday, February 16, 2024

I decided to record a *Let’s Read Some $#!7* video featuring banned books!

Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/Oqfd8O-U9UM

You can also search handle *@monriatitans* on YouTube to find it!

I read PORTIONS of 2 books: 1. *Slaughterhouse-Five: 50th Anniversary Edition* by Kurt Vonnegut 2. *The Hate U Give: Collector’s Edition* by Angie Thomas

Interested in grabbing the books? The above [affiliate] links can be used to do so.

I’m contemplating making this a Friday thing since I’m only doing *Video Game* and *Literacy* Quotes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*! – MonriaTitans

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Banned Books Edition: Let's Read Some $#!7 by Kurt Vonnegut & Angie Thomas

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Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#17! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games, to promote literacy, to provide world-building tools for creatives, to provide books for the purposes of escape, and/or to get banned books into people’s view.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” button!

Even though the purpose is education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books:

Slaughterhouse-Five: 50th Anniversary Edition by Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world’s great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous World War II firebombing of Dresden, the novel is the result of what Kurt Vonnegut described as a twenty-three-year struggle to write a book about what he had witnessed as an American POW. It combines historical fiction, science fiction, autobiography, and satire in an account of the life of Billy Pilgrim, a barber’s son turned draftee turned optometrist turned alien abductee. As Vonnegut had, Billy experiences the destruction of Dresden as a POW. Unlike Vonnegut, he experiences time travel, or coming “unstuck in time.”

The Hate U Give: Collector’s Edition by Angie Thomas SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD STARR CARTER moves between two worlds: the poor black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil, at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, Khalil’s death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Starr’s best friend at school suggests he may have had it coming. When it becomes clear the police have little interest in investigating the incident, protesters take to the streets and Starr’s neighborhood becomes a war zone. What everyone wants to know is: What really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does—or does not—say could destroy her community. It could also endanger her life.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome Gamers! 1:25 Read Aloud Prelude/Trigger Warnings 4:05: “Slaughterhouse-Five” 28:24 “The Hate U Give” 37:44 Commentary/Closing 39:22 Bookshop 40:56 Farewell

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LRSS VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT

Sunday, January 28, 2024

I mentioned in today’s *Stream Announcement* I would be doing a *Let’s Read Some $#!7* video instead.

The recording is complete! Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/GMy8GoE7lKo

You can also search handle *@monriatitans* on YouTube to find it!

I read PORTIONS of 2 books: 1. *What They Don’t Teach In Art School – An illustrator’s guide to making money in the real world* by Will Terry 2. *Line & Mass* by Alberto Ruiz

Interested in grabbing the books? The above [affiliate] links can be used to do so.

And, again, don’t miss today’s *Artist Shout-Out*! You can check it out here!

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*! – MonriaTitans

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Will Terry & Alberto Ruiz

Monria Titans Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#17! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games and to promote literacy! And to provide world-building tools for creatives.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” button!

Even though the purpose is education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books:

What They Don’t Teach In Art School – An illustrator’s guide to making money in the real world by Will Terry “You are an artist. You love to create. You want to make money with your art. This book will help you make the changes necessary to earn a living with your art.”

Line & Mass by Alberto Ruiz Line & Mass is a collection of drawings produced by Alberto Ruiz over the past 20 years. In several chapters, Alberto showcases some of his favorite pieces, sharing his personal approaches, anecdotes, aesthetic decisions, and technical notes on the creation of his artwork. Those of you who are familiar with his work will quickly realize this book is 100% Alberto! Get a look at his way of expression: on 416 pages, there is plenty of room for that! Alberto Ruiz is a former illustrator, graphic designer, and publisher. He quit the corporate art and publishing industries to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming an independent figurative artist, painter, and sculptor. He teaches figure drawing and human anatomy to artists. The texts in this book are in English, French, and Spanish.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome Gamers! 1:58 Artist Shout-Out 3:19 Read Aloud Prelude 4:18 What They Don’t Teach In Art School 12:12 Line & Mass 29:20 Artist Shout-Out 31:09 Commentary/Closing 33:09 Bookshop 34:35 Farewell

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STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Sunday, January 28, 2024

First, I don’t plan my streams, I wing them, and my brain has no idea what it wants to stream today, so I won’t be.

It DOES, however, want to do a “Let’s Read Some $#!7” video, so I’ll be getting on that.

Lastly, don’t miss today’s *Artist Shout-Out*! You can check it out here!

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*!

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LRSS VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

I mentioned in yesterday’s *Ta-Da! List* I was preparing for a *Let’s Read Some $#!7* video.

The recording is complete! Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/-skCnmouHQ4

You can also search handle *@monriatitans* on YouTube to find it!

I read PORTIONS of 2 books: 1. *The Psychology Workbook for Writers* by Darian Smith 2. *Write Great Beginnings* by Sandra Gerth

Interested in grabbing the books? The above [affiliate] links can be used to do so.

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*! – MonriaTitans

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Please consider supporting through the O&T tip page or Buy Me a Coffee! Like what you see? Click here to subscribe for updates! Hate the AI invasion? The Artist Shout-Outs are given to human artists to combat AI art theft. #createdontscrape For more about MonriaTitans, click here! Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube! The announcement was, initially, shared on Instagram; check it out here!

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Darian Smith & Sandra Gerth

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#17! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games and to promote literacy! And to provide world-building tools for creatives.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Subscribe” button!

Even though the purpose is education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books:

The Psychology Workbook for Writers: Tools for Creating Realistic Characters and Conflict in Fiction by Darian Smith Writers know that their characters and stories should be multi-layered and believable. Now here’s a simple workbook that uses the same knowledge that gives therapists insight into human behaviour to create fiction that hits the mark. Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop characters, one to develop the story. Darian Smith is a prize winning fiction writer with a degree in psychology and a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. He combines these two sides of his background to provide simple, easy to follow tools that make use of established psychological theory to help writers develop fully rounded, interesting, realistic characters and inject conflict into their stories. Give your writing the benefit of over a decade of training and experience and discover how to have readers wanting more.

Write Great Beginnings by Sandra Gerth The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it’s what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach you where to start your novel, how to avoid common first chapter problems, and how to hook your readers from the very first page. Each chapter of this practical guide includes concrete examples and exercises that will help you write an irresistible beginning.

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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome Gamers! 1:44 Read Aloud Prelude 3:37 The Psychology Workbook for Writers 17:49 Write Great Beginnings 28:34 Commentary/Closing 30:40 Bookshop 31:20 Farewell

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TO SUPPORT – Buy Me a Coffee: 15% of the proceeds go to Kids Need to Read! – MonriaTitans Summary & Links – MonriaTitans’ Bookshop – LRSS About Page – Throne Wishlist

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VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT: 12/08/2023

I mentioned in the *Life Update/Stream Announcement*, on the 3rd, I would be recording a *Let’s Read Some $#!7* video and uploading it to YouTube.

I did: https://youtu.be/aw0qUehzZyM

You can also go to YouTube and search handle *@monriatitans*

I read PORTIONS of 2 books by Carolyn Turgeon: 1. *The Mermaid Handbook* 2. *The Unicorn Handbook*

Interested in grabbing the books? The above [affiliate] links can be used to do so.

Lastly, don’t miss my submission for last week’s *#CanvaDesignChallenge*!

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*! – MonriaTitans

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Please consider supporting through Buy Me a Coffee or the O&T tip page! Like what you see? Click here to subscribe for updates! For more about MonriaTitans, click here! Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube! The images were made with the Quotes Creator App and, initially, shared on Instagram; check it out here!

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Let's Read Some $#!7 by Carolyn Turgeon

Welcome to another installment of Let’s Read Some $#17! In sum, the purpose of these videos is to introduce educational resources regarding the creation of video games and to promote literacy! And to provide world-building tools for creatives.

They go as follows: 1. Read the summary on the back of the book (if applicable). 2. Read the “Forward” and “Preface” (if applicable). 3. If there is no “Introduction,” read [part of] the first chapter.

If this is something you’re interested in, don’t forget to hit the “Follow” button!

Even though the purpose is education, I only read PORTIONS because of DMCA and Copyright.

Today, I read PORTIONS of 2 books by Carolyn Turgeon:

The Mermaid Handbook THIS SEDUCTIVE COLLECTION plumbs the depths of the mermaid’s realm, a world rich with myth, mystery, history, romance, and abounding natural beauty. Gorgeous art and photography, fascinating stories and essays, do-it-yourself projects, and delicious recipes provide hours of reading and viewing pleasure for aspiring mermaids, and those captivated by these exotic inhabitants of the sea.

The Unicorn Handbook THIS STUNNING COMPENDIUM brings you into the magical realm of the unicorn, a world resplendent with myth, lore, majesty, romance, and lush natural beauty. Gorgeous fine art, photographs and illustrations, essays, do-it-yourself projects, entertaining tips, and recipes provide hours of reading, viewing, and musing pleasure for unicorn fans and aficionados as well as those who aspire to make his rare acquaintance.

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TO SUPPORT – MonriaTitans Summarized – Buy Me a Coffee: 15% of the proceeds go to Kids Need to Read! – Bookshop – Wishlist – Blog

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Life Update - 12/03/2023

I owe you all 1 *Let’s Read Some $#!7* video for last week and I will be recording a video of me participating in the #CanvaDesignChallenge because, it is confirmed, my partner is sick. I didn’t want to be streaming and miss when he needed something. Sorry for how late I am posting this update. (Look to today’s *Ta-Da! List* this evening or tomorrow to see why.)

Also, and I think I mentioned this in a stream before, can’t remember when, I’m thinking about starting a *Let’s Play Some Demos* series where I record myself playing a bunch of video game demos I pull off of itch.io. I did buy a couple of bundles, after all. Why not use them?

In addition, for anyone interested in participating, this week’s Canva Challenge is “Design a holiday postcard”. It’s going on from November 29th to December 5th. For more details, click here!

Lastly, I did today’s *Artist Shout-Out*! Check it out here!

Well, these are all the updates I had for today! Thank you for reading!

May every decision you make be *in the spirit of fairness* and may the rest of your day *NOT go to $#!7*!

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Please consider supporting through Buy Me a Coffee or the tip page! Like what you see? Click here to subscribe for updates! For more about MonriaTitans, click here! Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube! Hate the AI invastion? Click here to see the Artist Shout-Outs! The images were made with the Quotes Creator App and were shared to Instagram as well.