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Schools all over the United States are emphasizing nonfiction more and more as the Common Core standards become essential. The Common Core language arts and literacy standards attempt to correct the fiction/nonfiction imbalance by placing more emphasis on reading nonfiction—starting with an equal emphasis on literature and informational text in elementary school. At nearly all grade levels, students are expected to develop research skills across content areas with a strong focus on nonfiction, including literary nonfiction.

Fresh, imaginative and gaming enthusiast author, Christopher Craft weaves gripping stories and important life lessons with characters taken from popular games to create fan fiction stories for kids age over 7 years. The author has recently announced the release of his second unofficial Minecraft fan fiction children's story book called Diary of a Minecraft Iron Golem and His Pig Vol.1. The new book has been created for anyone who loves games such as Minecraft and likes creative fan fiction stories that add new perspective to games they all enjoy and love.

Christopher Craft is an imaginative author, who weaves his love of gaming and storytelling into endearing stories for children. The author has recently announced the release of his newest children's Unofficial Minecraft Fan-Fiction book called Diary of An Enderman's Apprentice Vol.1. The new book has been created with 6 – 18 year old readers in mind, who share the author's love for the Minecraft game world. The book features colorful illustrations and a story that has a hidden message which propagates the importance of courage and overcoming personal fears.

Swift Slay is an American rapper, songwriter, music composer from Miami, FL. He grew up in North Miami Beach Area, at the tender age of 15, Swift started writing and developed his own style. His first Mixtape, Bass Line, was released in 2008.

World-renowned musician, Louis Colaiannia, is willing to perform "live" his heart-rending tribute in support of victims and families from the Aurora theatre shooting.

Radio advertising experts, The Radio Agency, are trying to drive loud-mouthed car dealers off the air, because radio listeners are tired of their chest-thumping, triple-decibel tirades. But that's what one would expect from a specialist media agency that spends 100% of its time focused on making radio advertising work for its clients. Mark Lipsky, owner of The Radio Agency, recently published a LinkedIn article exposing the out-of-touch radio advertising that is still the standard for auto dealers and explains how radio advertising agencies can greatly improve upon current trends by focusing on consumer needs.

STEM is an acronym referring to the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The term is typically used when addressing education curriculum choices in schools to improve competitiveness in science and technology development. Eleven year old Lexi Schwartzberg is the author and creator of a new book, Lily Droplet's Amazing Adventure: The Water Cycle (ISBN: 978-0-99629-331-0). Schwartzberg creatively addressed STEM curriculum in her newly published book. The unique integration of STEM ideas and appealing character of Lily as a water drop is perfect for young children.

Koshymedia is ready with their upcoming release – Mama Song dedicated to all mothers around the world. Conceptualized and composed by Sabry Elkoshairy, the music is an eternal piece celebrating the most beautiful relation of a mother and her child.

'Butterflies' is an upcoming documentary from French filmmaker Philippe Gerard. Specialized in 3D-Content creation, he has created more than 50 hours of content since 2008. 'Butterflies' will explore the not so well known world of transsexuals and transgender. The objective of this documentary is to support transsexuals in their quest of becoming what they want to be. The length of 'Butterflies' will be about 52 minutes, and it will be made in high resolution (4K).

Avid readers constantly look out for interesting and meaningful books to enrich themselves. Keeping their interest in mind, Read Outlet, an online Singapore bookstore, enables individuals easy access to a large collection of books over the internet.

When a close family member is diagnosed with a critical illness, it can require a lot of emotional and financial support. How does one continue to pursue their goals, while supporting their family?

New indie arts and crafts announced today that it will be launching a funding campaign using the crowd funding platform: Indiegogo, effective July 2015. The indie company is targeting to raise up to $80,000 to open a brand new store in the heart of old town Culpeper, VA, over the next 2 months.

Fortunate Monsters explores the unexpected and unsettling human realities associated with cutting edge fertility technologies already in use worldwide. This daring medical technothriller is now for sale worldwide on Amazon.

The History Making Recording! The Only Time this many of Elvis Presley's legendary original studio musicians were ever collected again, to back up any artist other than Elvis Presley himself - It has finally been released!

New single "Don't Give A Damn" available now from Haiqeem has got fans excited. Music experts have predicted the new single will become a worldwide hit and Haiqeem biggest commercial success.

Free 2B Free Records is announcing that Jupiter In Velvet will be releasing his first single from his up coming 4th album on July 31st. The song. the album's title track 'The World Didn't Start With U'', is an alchemic goldmine of fuzz guitar, electronic drums and melodious to explosive vocals. Not afraid to take a different path and speak a different verse, Jupiter In Velvet is bound to create a splash in the sonic waters of those who seek passion and spiritual sustenance in their music.

In Anna Michael Krista's new bestseller Christ Is Not A Christian: How to Embody Anna and Michael Christ published by Transformation Books, readers will meet Anna and Michael Christ, our Creator parents who are intervening to avert a planetary crisis. When fully embodied, readers will be able to co-create new inventions and help implement them via new ways of living as sisters and brothers.

It is the season of animated movies this year. With the minion movie, inside out and lots of others in line, 2015 has proven to be the best year for animated movies so far. Joining this list of animated movies is another animated movie called The Secret Princess.

Karen Hornsby is quite a familiar name these days, thanks to ABC's popular reality series Rising Star. Following her successful stint with this acclaimed singing reality show, Karen got flooded with speaking and singing engagements around the country over the last few years. However, this project is not about a voice that can sell some records.

European Wall Art, a reliable and dependable source for high quality European tapestries, wall art, oil paintings and other similar items announces the launch of the company's new wholesale wall art website. With decades of experience in the industry, European Wall Art provides businesses and individuals with premium quality tapestries that are sourced from Europe and other places across the globe. The company recently launched an innovative, easy to navigate and easy to use website that makes it even more convenient for those searching for wholesale textile art items to find what they are looking for on a daily basis.

Miguel Vera's epic poetic work, AN ATLAS … ALGORITHMIC, is an urgent call to action. Examining the human condition metaphysically ... holistically, it offers, a simplification, healing, within its pages. Within those pages, a human spirit, spirited nightly to destinations dreamy, ('soirees', he calls them); soirees, of unearthly ... transcendental ... conversation.

Fortunate Monsters explores some shocking human realities associated with cutting edge fertility techniques already in use in research labs worldwide. This daring technothriller is now for sale worldwide on Amazon.

The upcoming article from Movie Favorites will feature composer and instrumentalist Scott Tucker. The latest musical contribution by Tucker will be a score to an upcoming independent film. The project will be be Tucker's first solo venture. The score and film are to be released later next month.

Independent Music Promotions today announced the release of "Master Drone," the intense second new single from Calgary's The Unravelling since lead singer Steve Moore's (who METALSUCKS called "a thinking man's metal singer") successful battle with cancer. Suite 101 calls The Unravelling a band who "combines the alternative stylings of Tool with the adventurousness, ambition, and refusal to compromise of The Dillinger Escape Plan."

Powerhouse Female Director, Arlene Bogna's indie film The Ballad of Snake Oil Sam continues its journey to cinema screens in the Pacific Northwest at the 8th Annual Columbia Gorge International Film Festival in Washington State this August 2015. Columbia Gorge was started by Angaelica- a non-profit organization rooted in the arts and ecology. They connect artists and collaborators to help bring exposure to unique and extraordinary projects, and enhance the power of storytelling. Arlene Bogna is a Powerful Female Voice in independent filmmaking today and gaining well deserved attention in the movie industry and film director communities. She is part of the "Support Women Filmmakers" movement and is in the Alliance of Women Directors, the only non-profit organization solely dedicated to education, support and advocacy for women directors in the entertainment industry.