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References on mathematical stacks for a string theory student

This question was posted on mathoverflow (here) without too much success. I'm hoping to read the famous Kapustin-Witten Paper "Electric-magnetic duality and the geometric Langlands program" ...
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Algebraic geometry and topology for string theory [duplicate]

I am looking for a comprehensive book or notes in algebraic geometry and topology techniques used in string theory compactifications covering topics like orientifolds, orbiolds, Calabi Yau manifolds ...
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Reference for orbifolds in string- and M-theory

A number of orbifold constructions have been studied heavily in string- and M-theory over the years, establishing various dualities between different theories. Can someone point me to a slightly more ...