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3. The Essentials.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*FICTION
Published
2023

4. The Hidden Library.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*BOOK titles, *POETRY (Literary form)
Abstract

A quiz concerning titles of more than 120 adult fiction and poetry book is presented.

Published
2022

5. With These Literary Puzzlers, the Games in Hand.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*READING software, *MOBILE apps
Abstract

The article evaluates Dear Reader, an app that lets its users to curl up and play favorite books, turning classic literature into fun word puzzles.

Published
2020

9. Serial Fiction on Tap.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*READING mobile apps, *ELECTRONIC books software
Abstract

The article reviews book reading mobile applications including Radish, Wattpad, Julian Fellowes' polished mystery-story app and Amazon Rapids by Amazon.

Published
2017

10. Through a Touch-Screen Looking Glass.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*MOBILE apps, *LITERATURE, *COMPUTER software
Abstract

The article offers information on several literary mobile applications including Sherlock: Interactive Adventure developed by Haab LLC, The Alice App developed by Emmanuel Paletz Corp. and Fixel Fable.

Published
2015

11. Water of Life.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Published
2020

12. I WILL JUDGE YOU BY YOUR BOOKSHELF.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*COMIC books, strips, etc., *LIBRARY administration, *NONFICTION
Abstract

A review of the book "I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf," by Grant Snider, is presented.

Published
2020

15. Gateways to the Classical World.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGY, *ANCIENT history, *MOBILE apps, *INFORMATION resources management, *CIVILIZATION
Abstract

The article discusses the impact of modern technology into the ancient history wherein scholars are opting for a variety of mobile applications devoted to classical studies including Greek, Latin and the history of Greco-Roman civilization. It highlights several information resources including the map for the Greek and Roman world, the virtual history of Roma and the ancient Greek. It also cites the English translation and reading of the applications.

Published
2014

16. Comics, One Frame at a Time.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*GRAPHIC novels, *MOBILE apps, *ELECTRONIC books software, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews software applications for smartphones and other mobile devices that display graphic novel text and pictures, such as the Comixology app for electronic graphic novels, the Sequential app for iPad tablet computers, and the Anomaly app for the book by Skip Brittenham and Brian Haberlin.

Published
2013

17. Dreaming With van Gogh.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*MOBILE apps, *ART history, *COLORS
Abstract

The article reviews several mobile device applications relating to art history, including Interaction of Color, which focuses on the color theory of artist Josef Albers; Van Gogh's Dream, which focuses on the life and work of artist Vincent Van Gogh; and Art Authority, a general art history guide.

Published
2013

18. Seussian Software.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*INTERACTIVE books, *CHILDREN'S literature, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews several websites and mobile device applications (apps) relating to children's books including the 500 Hats app about the literature of Dr. Seuss, located at www.oceanhousemedia.com, the interactive book "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins," by Dr. Seuss, located at bit.ly/12zCqxS, and "The Book About Moomin, Mymble, and Little My," located at bit.ly/QYZL6a.

Published
2013

19. The Heat of Battle.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*APPLICATION software, *AMERICAN Civil War, 1861-1865, *WORLD War II, *WORLD War I, *IPADS, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article reviews educational mobile computer applications (apps) about the U.S. Civil War and World Wars I and II, such as the app The Civil War Today produced by the History Channel television network for iPad tablet computers, World War I for iPad from educational company Alpha History, and Timeline World War II.

Published
2013

20. Shakespeare.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC books, *MOBILE apps, *POETRY (Literary form), *WEBSITES, *BOOKS, *APPLICATION software, *MOBILE communication systems, *SONNET, *COMPUTER software
Abstract

The article offers brief information on several mobile device applications including Othello, the Sonnets, and Shakespeare.

Published
2012

22. Monster Mash.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*BIOGRAPHIES of filmmakers, *NONFICTION
Published
2019

23. Geek Love.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*ART history, *NONFICTION
Abstract

A review of the book "Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana : A visual History," by Michael Witwer, Kyle Newman, Jon Peterson, and Sam Witwer, foreword by Joe Manganiello, is presented.

Published
2018

24. Books in Brief: Fiction.

Author

Polk, James and Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*BOOKS
Abstract

Reviews several works of fiction by various authors. `Chasing Cezanne,' by Peter Mayle; `Ecstasy Club,' by Douglas Rushkoff; `Detective,' by Arthur Hailey; `Angel and Me: Stories,' by Sara Maitland; `The Complete Fiction of W.M. Spackman,' by W.M. Spackman.

Published
1997

25. Rabbits redux.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*BOOKS
Abstract

Describes the nature of `Rabbits Everywhere' by Alicia Ezpeleta, a compendium of lagomorph lore from ancient Egypt to the 20th century and the Energizer Bunny commercials.

Published
1996

29. Caped Women.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*GRAPHIC novels, *FICTION
Published
2017

30. STAR WARS.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Published
2016

31. Virtual Odyssey.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*VIRTUAL reality, *FICTION
Published
2016

32. Moving Pictures.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*FICTION
Published
2015

33. Running with the wolves.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews three books for children about wolves. `Julie's Wolf Pack,' by Jean Craighead George, with illustrations by Wendell Minor; `Look To The North: A Wolf Pup Diary,' by Jean Craighead George, with illustrations by Lucia Washburn; `Wolf Watch,' by Kay Winters, with illustrations by Laura Regan.

Published
1997

34. Spinning Their Web.

Author

BIERSDORFER, J. D.

Subjects
*MARVEL Universe, *SAME-sex marriage, *FICTION, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Marvel Comics: The Untold Story," by Sean Howe.

Published
2012

35. Never Grow Up.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*LEISURE, *ENCYCLOPEDIAS & dictionaries, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Encyclopedia of Immaturity," by the editors of Klutz.

Published
2008

36. Animals Everywhere.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the books "Nini Here and There," by Anite Lobel, "The House of a Million Pets," by Ann Hodgman, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin, and "Marley: A Dog Like No Other," by John Grogan.

Published
2007

37. Dinosaurigami.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Mega-Beasts," written and illustrated by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart.

Published
2007

38. High School Hell.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*PHYSICAL sciences, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Physics of the Buffyverse," by Jennifer Ouellette.

Published
2007

39. Children's Books.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*MONSTERS, *NONFICTION
Abstract

This article reviews the books "The Gruesome Guide to World Monsters," by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Henrik Drescher, and "Fantasy Encyclopedia," by Judy Allen.

Published
2005

40. 'I Am Not a Gerbil!'

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S books, *FICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "Ruby and the Sniffs," by Michael Emberley.

Published
2004

41. For the Bridge-and-Tunnel Crowd.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
BUILDING Big (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book 'Building Big,' by David Macaulay.

Published
2000

42. Books in Brief: Nonfiction.

Author

Boyer, Allen D., Biersdorfer, J. D., Salzberg, Charles, and Fieldsteel, Patricia

Subjects
STIRRINGS in the Jug (Book), HIGH Tech Heretic (Book), CURE for Gravity, A (Book), COMFORTS of Home, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews four books of nonfiction. `Stirrings in the Jug: Black Politics in the Post-Segregation Era,' by Adolph Reed, Jr.; `High Tech Heretic: Why Computers Don't Belong in the Classrooms and Other Reflections of a Computer Contrarian,' by Clifford Stoll; `A Cure for Gravity,' by Joe Jackson; `The Comforts of Home: The American House and the Evolution of Modern Convenience,' by Merritt Ierley.

Published
1999

43. Books in brief: Nonfiction.

Author

Biersdorfer, J. D., Butler, Mary Grace, Berry, Jason, Hughes, Carolyn T., and Harrison Smith, Sarah

Subjects
*NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews a number of books. `Barbarians Led by Bill Gates: Microsoft from the Inside: How the World's Richest Corporation Wields it's Power,' by Jennifer Edstrom and Marlin Eller; `Canyon Solitude: A Woman's Solo River Journey Through Grand Canyon,' by Partricia C. McCairen; `Weary Feet, Rested Souls: A Guided History of the Civil Rights Movement,' by Townsend Davis; `Fury: Inside the Life of Theoren Fleury,' by Andrew H. Malcolm.

Published
1998

44. Books in Brief: Children's Books.

Author

Hautzig, Deborah, Veale, Scott, Biersdorfer, J. D., Fritsch, Jane, Tzannes, Robin, and Agee, Jon

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews six children's books. `Discovery,' by Joseph Brodsky, illustrated by Vladimir Radunsky; `Bunnicula Strikes Again,' by James Howe, illustrated by Alan Daniel; `Little Bunny on the Move,' by Peter McCarty; `I, Crocodile,' by Fred Marcellino; `Theo,' by Barbara Harrison; `Madeline in America: And Other Holiday Tales,' by Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans Marciano.

Published
1999

45. Books in brief: Nonfiction.

Author

Goodman, Hal, Patsilelis, Chris, Ross, Michael E., and Biersdorfer, J. D.

Subjects
*NONFICTION novel
Abstract

Reviews several non-fiction books. `Writing in Time: A Political Chronicle,' by Jonathan Schell; `Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow,' by Richard Overy; `A Wrongful Death: One Child's Fatal Encounter With Public Health and Private Greed,' by Leon Bing; `Where the Game Matters Most: A Last Championship Season in Indiana High School Basketball,' by William Gildea.

Published
1998

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