Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites on the Internet, regularly bringing in millions of readers a day. But how exactly does a huge site like this work? What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses? Who edits the site? And perhaps most importantly how can you, the reader, help make the site better? In this book, Paul A. Thomas-a seasoned Wikipedia contributor who has accrued almost 60,000 edits since he started editing in 2007-breaks down the history of the free encyclopedia and explains the process of becoming an editor. Chapters include: The History of Wikipedia The Wiki-Ethos: What to Know Before You Edit Getting Started: Making Your First Edits Growing as an Editor: To Wikitext and Beyond Concrete Ways to Make Wikipedia a Better Resource Becoming a Critical Editor: Countering Bias A Short Glossary of Wiki-Slang After reading Inside Wikipedia, you will be ready to contribute to the largest, most comprehensive knowledge base the world has ever seen. What will you write about?

Wizard rock"" (i.e. music written about the Harry Potter book series by British author J. K. Rowling) is an idiosyncratic genre of music that includes quirky bands with names like ""Harry and the Potters,"" ""Draco and the Malfoys,"" and ""The Whomping Willows."" This book-derived largely from insider insight, participant observation, and interviews with over a dozen wizard rockers-is the first holistic ethnography of the movement ever undertaken, and contained in these pages in exploration of the genre's history, as well as an exploration of how (and why!) bands write, record, perform this most unique style of music. This work also includes an exhaustive appendix that lists dozens of the most popular wizard rock bands, the names of their members, and the titles of their various releases, making it a must-have for fandom academics and wizard rock scholars alike.

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.

Exploring the Land of Ooo: An Unofficial Overview and Production History of Cartoon Network’s "Adventure Time" is a guide through the colorful and exuberant animated television series that initially aired from 2010 to 2018. Created by visionary artist Pendleton Ward, the series was groundbreaking and is credited by many with heralding in a new golden age of animation. Known for its distinct sense of humor, bold aesthetic choices, and memorable characters, Adventure Time has amassed a fan-following of teenagers and young adults in addition to children. Popularly and critically acclaimed, the show netted three Annie awards, eight Emmys, and a coveted Peabody. In this thorough overview, author Paul A. Thomas explores the nuances of Adventure Time’s characters, production history, ancillary media, and vibrant fandom. Based in part on interviews with dozens of the creative individuals who made the show possible, the volume comprises a captivating mix of oral history and primary source analysis. With fresh insight, the book considers the show’s guest-directed episodes, outlines its most famous songs, and explores how its characters were created and cast. Written for fans and scholars alike, Exploring the Land of Ooo ensures that, when it comes to Adventure Time, the fun truly will never end.

Laws are needed to manage one's life. Laws are not optional. Disregard laws, and you can find yourself suffering from the worst plague imaginable: ignorance. "Managing Your Life" reveals the twenty-one laws of life that connect us to our Creator, enriching our lives with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. The lessons in this guide will empower everyone to take spiritual control of their lives by reconnecting to God. Humanity must stay connect to its original source, its Creator, in order to maintain itself. Thousands of people believe that the accumulation of material wealth is really important. They strive to make money hoping to achieve what they believe is success. "Managing Your Life" explains what is essential to living in Him. This life is called abundant life, and it is far more than the accumulation of material possessions. The best things in life cannot be bought with money. Prosperity is the result of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, which only comes from God. Managing Your Life tells the story of the highest achievement for which humankind should strive for true spiritual enrichment.

Laws are needed to manage one's life. Laws are not optional. Disregard laws, and you can find yourself suffering from the worst plague imaginable: ignorance. "Managing Your Life" reveals the twenty-one laws of life that connect us to our Creator, enriching our lives with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. The lessons in this guide will empower everyone to take spiritual control of their lives by reconnecting to God. Humanity must stay connect to its original source, its Creator, in order to maintain itself. Thousands of people believe that the accumulation of material wealth is really important. They strive to make money hoping to achieve what they believe is success. "Managing Your Life" explains what is essential to living in Him. This life is called abundant life, and it is far more than the accumulation of material possessions. The best things in life cannot be bought with money. Prosperity is the result of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, which only comes from God. Managing Your Life tells the story of the highest achievement for which humankind should strive for true spiritual enrichment.

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The Kingdom Shift brings insight to God's ultimate will for creation to become a true extension of the Kingdom of God, therefore reversing the curse of sin. The Kingdom Shift reveals the fact that mankind has a mandate to pursue the Kingdom of God. It also gives the reader insight how to unlock their potential. The Kingdom Shift reveals God's will for marriage based on kingdom principles. The Kingdom Shift will reveal how true servant hood is the key to effective leadership. Have you been interested in how to be victorious in spiritual warfare? Then the Kingdom Shift is your answer. This is a book that will open your eyes to the truth and self-aggrandizement which is the work of sensationalism. The Kingdom Shift is pertinent to 21st Century believers who do not want to be sifted but shifted. The anointing upon Paul Thomas' life is both strong and invigorating. He has a passion to take the kingdom message throughout the world. His ministry has reached thousands in India, South America, Haiti, the Caribbean, Canada and throughout the USA. Paul has authored several books which he has targeted to reach church leaders and mature Christians. One book, "Supporting the Leaders Around You" has been translated to several Indian dialects. Paul is the founder and pastor of Victory Christian Assembly and founder of The United Christian Alliance, a fellowship of pastors throughout the US who are repairers of the breech as they unite as a prophetical, apostolic team to build the universal Kingdom of God. Paul A. Thomas and his wife Katie live in Greenville, NC.

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Exploring the Land of Ooo: An Unofficial Overview and Production History of Cartoon Network’s "Adventure Time" is a guide through the colorful and exuberant animated television series that initially aired from 2010 to 2018. Created by visionary artist Pendleton Ward, the series was groundbreaking and is credited by many with heralding in a new golden age of animation. Known for its distinct sense of humor, bold aesthetic choices, and memorable characters, Adventure Time has amassed a fan-following of teenagers and young adults in addition to children. Popularly and critically acclaimed, the show netted three Annie awards, eight Emmys, and a coveted Peabody. In this thorough overview, author Paul A. Thomas explores the nuances of Adventure Time’s characters, production history, ancillary media, and vibrant fandom. Based in part on interviews with dozens of the creative individuals who made the show possible, the volume comprises a captivating mix of oral history and primary source analysis. With fresh insight, the book considers the show’s guest-directed episodes, outlines its most famous songs, and explores how its characters were created and cast. Written for fans and scholars alike, Exploring the Land of Ooo ensures that, when it comes to Adventure Time, the fun truly will never end.