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writing board papers training :: Article Creator 5 Brain-Training Games For Kids And Adults While the benefits are clear, not all brain-training games are created equal. When looking at different options, try those which utilize multiple skill sets, instead of just one. "The best brain games connect various parts of the brain simultaneously," says David Hunter, M.D., assistant professor of neurology at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Pilitis adds that these games should be adjusted to accommodate a player's age and cognitive abilities. Many popular brain-training apps and websites include features which auto-adjust the game difficulty, and users should look for games with this function. To jumpstart your brain-training, here are five brain-healthy games that meet that criteria. All games offer a free version, though some have paid offers. Sudoku One of...

A/C : Chicago Arts & Culture - Art

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rebecca novel :: Article Creator In Conversation: Rebecca Stead And Wendy Mass Rebecca Stead is the author of middle grade novels including When You Reach Me, Liar & Spy, and The List of Things That Will Not Change. Her books have been awarded the Newbery Medal, the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award for Fiction, and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Wendy Mass is the author of the Willow Falls and Candymakers series and 30 more novels. Her debut novel, A Mango-Shaped Space, won the Schneider Family Book Award, and her latest is Lo and Behold. Stead and Mass combined creative forces for their 2018 middle grade novel Bob, and this August they're back with The Lost Library, a fantasy-tinged mystery. We asked the duo to discuss their new collaboration, finding inspiration during the pandemic, and the magic of Little Free Libraries. Wendy Mass: Howdy, partner! I can't believe the Lost Library is soon going to be found by people ot...

Notable Deaths in 2021

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young adult novels :: Article Creator Elizabeth Acevedo Has Written Her First Novel For Adults–and It's Full Of Magic The kernel of the story that would become Family Lore, Elizabeth Acevedo's first novel for adults, came to her in college, after a visit with one of her aunts in the Bronx. Acevedo, who'd spent many of her childhood summers hosting cousins from the Dominican Republic or traveling to see family there, had long been curious about her relatives' linked but disparate histories, and she began to think about how she might tell intergenerational stories loosely inspired by the experiences of the women in her family. She wouldn't begin working on Family Lore for another decade. A former eighth-grade English teacher, she's spent much of her career writing for young people. The Poet X, her 2018 debut novel in verse about a teenage poet in Harlem, won the National Book Award; she followed it up with two more YA best se...

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book cover design :: Article Creator The Evolution Of Ebook Cover Design In 2023 And Tips For Designing An Effective Cover The rise of digital literature has brought with it a new form of art – ebook cover design. As the saying goes, 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' but let's be honest, a captivating cover can make all the difference. The role of an appealing ebook cover is paramount in this digital age. It's often the first thing potential readers see and could be the deciding factor between a download or a pass – that's why it's important to use the Vista Create tool to create ebook covers. In 2023, we've seen some interesting trends in ebook cover design that are worth noting. Let's explore these trends and also delve into some tips for designing an effective ebook cover. Noteworthy Trends Just as with paper books, there are different trends in the design of electronic book covers. Although they appeared...