ADULT
Released: Feb. 8, 2012
"A welcome addition to a logophile's arsenal--the last word, we learn, coming from an Arabic phrase meaning "house of industry," though this is a lot more fun than all that."
An iPad-only app that displays networks of word associations in trees that unfold into branches and sub-branches of meaning.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 24, 2012
"A lesson to be sure, but delivered in a lighthearted blend of equally lively art, sound and animation. (iPad storybook app. 4-8)"
In an episode both funny and pointed, a family of slobs receives an ultimatum from their filthy house and its disgusted appliances.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 26, 2012
"Not every reader will share Clara's strong affinity for fashion, but there's no denying the beauty of the showcased. (iPad storybook app. 4-12)"
What begins as a simple story about a girl trying to restore her grandmother's torn hat becomes an unexpectedly detailed look at fashion treasures from a famous British museum.
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ADULT
Released: Aug. 6, 2012
"The making of the film was infamously messy, but Modine's presentation of his story is clean and smart."
The lead of Stanley Kubrick's classic film about the Vietnam War blends sound, image and text to recall an often-exasperating experience.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 10, 2012
"Keep an eye on this kid; one can only hope he'll sneak his way into another story or two. (iPad storybook app. 2-5)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 8, 2012
"A winner. (iPad informational app. 2-5)"
