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Story Structure and Development: A Guide for Animators, VFX Artists, Game Designers, and XR Creators

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Caldwell (Author)This book provides a clear and practical approach to understanding the essentials of storytelling. This book distills fundamental elements, principles, and structures, explicitly tailored for animators, game designers, VFX artists, and XR creators, so they can seamlessly integrate these concepts into their work.Author BiographyCraig Caldwell is USTAR (Utah Science Technology and Research) professor in digital media at the University of Ut...

Brain Games - Words of Jesus Word Search Puzzles (320 Pages) - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Reflect on Jesus' words and boost your Bible knowledge with Brain Games Words of Jesus Word Search Puzzles. Includes 141 word search puzzles that draw words from passages of the King James version of the Bible. Puzzles are presented in an easy-to-read format spread across 2 pages. Puzzles feature traditional word lists and letter grids containing hidden words. Answer key is located at the back of the book. Spiral bound,...

Brain Games - Large Print Bible Word Search (Green) - Spiral

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by Publications International Ltd (Author), Brain Games (Author)Revisit Biblical heroes and favorite passages of scripture with this word search collection! Each puzzle takes up two pages, with large print text on one page and a sizable puzzle grid on the other. These puzzles are easy on the eyes, so you can enjoy yourself! Includes more than 80 puzzles. Answer key at the back. Spiral bound, 192 pages. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.12 x 7.56 IN Publication Date: July 19, 2021 Lar...

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Report copyright infringementby Orange Montagne (Author) Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.18 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 15, 2007

My First Brain Quest Shapes: A Question-And-Answer Book - Board Book

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by Workman Publishing (Author)Give your child the best foundation to their education with this colorful and fun guide to shapes. My First Brain Quest: Shapes helps lay the foundation for pre-math skills, as children identify and describe shapes and their attributes. Questions help children build vocabulary and their understanding about the similarities and differences between shapes. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this b...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Underdahl (Author)This volume provides information, tips, secrets and advice to expand boxes, enhance performance and maximize the gaming performance using Playstation 2.Back JacketGet Your Game On!Maximize your PS2 with this mind-blowing guide. Author Brian Underdahl reveals the secrets that unlock the full potential of your game console. Learn all about PS2 specs and networking capabilities--as well as cables, controllers, enhancements, memory cards, ga...

XL Large Print Password Tracker (Pink Tulips): 8

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Report copyright infringementby Revive Stationery (Author)XL Large Print Password Logbook Tracker - Easy to Read, Easy to Use, and Effortlessly OrganizedNever forget a password again! This XL Large Print Password Tracker is thoughtfully designed for seniors, individuals with vision difficulties, or anyone who prefers larger text and more space. With a spacious 8" x 10" layout, this logbook features bold, easy-to-read print and extra writing room to make password management stress-free and acc...

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by DK (Author)Covering the essential math concepts learned in the first years of school, Amazing Visual Math brings a whole new dimension to learning. Amazing Visual Math is an interactive hands-on experience that makes math fun. Key curriculum subjects including shapes, patterns, telling time, lines of symmetry, addition, subtraction, measurement and more are explained through over 50 interactive elements throughout the book including pop-ups, flaps, and pull the tab elements, making an othe...

Breaking the Game: The Science of Speedrunning

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Report copyright infringementby Connor Kaiser (Author), Lucy Kaiser (Author)Unlock the Secrets Behind Gaming's Most Daring SubcultureStep into the high-stakes world of speedrunning, where players don't just beat games-they dismantle them. Breaking the Game: The Science of Speedrunning is your all-access pass to the artistry, precision, and obsession that drive gamers to conquer virtual realms in record time. From pixel-perfect jumps to code-bending glitches, discover how speedrunners turn bel...

Adventure: The Atari 2600 at the Dawn of Console Gaming

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie Lendino (Author)The sprawl of Adventure. The addictiveness of Breakout. The intensity of Space Invaders.Once upon a time, you could only experience this kind of excitement at the arcade. But in 1977 that changed forever. You, and maybe a friend or a sibling, could instantly teleport from your own living room to a dazzling new world-with nothing more than a small plastic cartridge.This was the promise of the Atari 2600-and it was delivered in ways no one e...

Pondering Solutions to the King Snake Puzzle: An Adventure in Discrete Mathematics

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Report copyright infringementby Ellen Starbuck (Author)Who Needs This Book? First, let me introduce Harry. He is the main character in this book. "Harry" is the name of the Microsoft Excel Macro, coded in the Visual Basic programming language, that generates solutions to the King Snake Puzzle. And now, who needs this book? The puzzler with the puzzle on his hands - The King Snake Puzzle is such a complex puzzle I am amazed that any human being can solve it. Yet, I know it's done. Every copy t...

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Love (Author)C# is a deceptively easy language to learn, but you'll soon discover that its underlying complexity conceals many pitfalls for the unwary programmer. C# Brain Teasers exposes some of those perils in the form of puzzles to test and expand your knowledge of C#, and shows how to avoid or defeat them using simple and modern techniques. Whether you're fairly new to C# or an experienced veteran, this book is sure to improve your understanding of C#...

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Report copyright infringementby Matthew Ventures (Author)Get Into Game Dev: Tech Interview Tactics is a crash-course on how to pass a game development technical interview. It's designed to guide intermediate and experienced coders through the depth and rigor necessary to land some of the most highly sought-after roles within interactive media.Author BiographyMatthew Ventures is an American game developer with experience on large AAA projects and small, sometimes solo, indie projects. His cred...

Mathematics of Game Development: A Collection of Applied Lessons

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Report copyright infringementby Jacob Enfield (Author)This introductory textbook introduces students to mathematical concepts and helps them to understand how they apply to the field of game development. The book covers mathematical concepts commonly used in game development while providing application of the concepts in the industry-standard Unity game engine.Author BiographyJacob Enfield is a research faculty member at George Mason University where he teaches game programming in the Compute...

Programming Fundamentals Using Java: A Game Application Approach [With CD (Audio)]

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Report copyright infringementby William McAllister (Author), S. Jane Fritz (Author)No detailed description available for "Programming Fundamentals Using JAVA".Author BiographyMcAllister William: William McAllister has taught a wide range of computer science courses that include basic programming, computer graphics, and data structures. Fritz S. Jane: S. Jane Fritz taught programming courses in BASIC, Visual Basic, Pascal, C, C++, and Java. She also co-authored several papers and gave a number...

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Report copyright infringementby Jason Gregory (Foreword by), Luis Semp? (Author)The user interface is the bridge between players and the game universe, it is the bidirectional flow of information from realtime simulation systems to the player's mind.As games have evolved, so has the need to develop intuitive, responsive and visually stunning ways for the player to interact with the game universe.User Interface Programming for Games aims to give programmers the core knowledge behind modern use...

Python. an Introduction to Programming [With CD (Audio)]

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Report copyright infringementby James R. Parker (Author)Learn programming concepts using Python 3 as the target language. As Python is the language of choice for basic game development, this book is also perfect for beginning game designers. Covering basic computer concepts such as loops, strings, functions, files, graphics, multimedia, algorithms, classes, writing code, etc, the accompanying companion files also provide source code, solved programming exercises, projects, game demos and figu...

Clojure Brain Teasers: Exercise Your Mind

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Miller (Author), Lorilyn Jordan Miller (Author)Challenge your knowledge of Clojure with 25 short Clojure teasers, sometimes with surprising results! Inspired by years of developer questions and feedback, these teasers are handpicked to clarify common points of confusion. Each code challenge illustrates Clojure's elegant design, explaining how and why it works. Enjoy these simple exercises solo or with friends to find gaps in your knowledge, challenge assum...

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by Barbara Seagram (Author), Ray Lee (Author)Do you need a quick hint about what to bid? Do you know what are supposed to lead from KJ10x? Have you forgotten what a reverse is? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, this is the book that you need Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 4.22 x 6.74 IN Publication Date: March 01, 2002

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Volume II - Paperback

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by Critical Role (Author), Matt Mercer (Author), Jody Houser (Author)The unlikely heroes of Vox Machina are back in action Join familiar faces from Critical Role's smash-hit first campaign as their escapades in Stilben lead them toward new adventure--and a dire threat to Grog when he goes missing in the night. Tracking him down will see the party lose one member, gain another, and reveal parts of Grog's secret past. But first, his friends have to actually find him. From award-nominated write...

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caduceus Clay - Hardcover

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by Taliesin Jaffe (Author), Matthew Mercer (Author), Kendra Wells (Author)Death is never truly the end. Follow the origin story of the Mighty Nein's Caduceus Clay in this beautiful hardcover graphic novel written by Kendra Wells (Tell No Tales), illustrated by Selina Espiritu (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins--Caleb Widogast), with colors by Eren Angiolini and letters by Ariana Maher. Created in consultation with the cast of Critical Role! Generations of the Clay family have tended to ...

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher W. Totten (Author), Adrian Sandoval (Author)Award-winning action-adventure designers Christopher Totten and Adrian Sandoval guide you on a quest to create levels for different styles of 2D action-adventure games, from top-down dungeon-crawler adventures to side-scrolling non-linear "Metroidvania" titles. Blending theory and practical analysis, this book shows how principles of game and level design are applied in some of your favorite 2D action-adve...

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by Various (Author), Various (Illustrator)Naughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles. * A must-have companion to the game. * Incredible ful...

The Beauty of Horror: Tarot Coloring Book: Another Goregeous Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Alan Robert (Author)Ghouliana returns as a ghastly guide through famed creator Alan Robert''s painstakingly illustrated tarot deck, presenting 78 cards from the major and minor arcana, ready for you to color! Let Ghouliana and her undead pals guide you through a truly sinister tarot experience filled with demons, werewolves, vampires, ancient spirits, and much, much more. This latest addition to the best-selling Beauty of Horror coloring book series just might be the world's creepiest tak...

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward -- The Art of Ishgard -Stone and Steel- - Paperback

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by Square Enix (Author)A beautiful new edition of the official art book for Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. Featuring hundreds of full-color illustrations and an exclusive bonus item code, this is a must-have for collectors and fans! Book one of a two-book set. (NOTE: E-book edition does not include bonus item code.) The Art of Ishgard -Stone and Steel- presents the concept art and planning images that became the foundation for the aesthetics of Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward. Each page of th...

Game Narrative Design and UX Fundamentals: Tools for Player-Centric Storytelling

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Report copyright infringementby Abigail Rindo (Author)Game narrative and UX share a deep, interconnected relationship. This book explores the connections between narrative and UX to develop a framework for creating player-centric stories in games by covering best practices in both crafts using a unified language.Games are beautiful motivation engines, and there are three primary gears that power these engines: Context, Action, and Emotion. Each of the three sections of this book will lay out ...

Ultimate Book of Card Games: The Comprehensive Guide to More Than 350 Games - Hardcover

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by Scott McNeely (Author)Classic and comprehensive, this guide to over 350 games is sure to appeal to all ages. From Bridge to Poker and Solitaireto Hearts, card games are a beloved source of entertainment and competition (and they are recession proof ). Thisauthoritative book is ideal for every household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar that has a pack of cards. Designed in the style of the popular Ultimate Bar Book, this essential resource provides the rules to dozensof vari...

Minecraft: Guide Collection 4-Book Boxed Set (Updated): Survival (Updated), Creative (Updated), Redstone (Updated), Combat - Hardcover

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)Newly updated, this is the ultimate gift for any Minecraft fan--a box set featuring definitive guides to four different aspects of the blockbuster videogame, packed with insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang. - Guide to Survival (Updated): Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself. Discover which biomes to avoid when starting out, how to build a mob-proof shelter, where to look for naturally genera...

USA Today Large-Print Word Search 2: 300 Seriously Fun Puzzles - Paperback

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by Usa Today (Author)Get ready for hours of word-hunting fun with this new collection of over 300 easy-on-the-eyes word searches from the nation's no. 1 newspaper. USA TODAY Large-Print Word Search 2 helps exercise the mind, improve concentration, and increase your vocabulary while you search up, down, diagonal, forward, and back. Just fifteen minutes of puzzling fun a day can help flex your memory muscles and keep your brain fit!Author BiographySince its founding in 1982, USA TODAY has refle...

Ability Machines: What Video Games Mean for Disability

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Report copyright infringementby Sky Larell Anderson (Author)Video games are both physically and cognitively demanding--so what does that mean for those with a disability or mental illness? Though they may seem at odds, Ability Machines illuminates just how vital video games are to understanding our bodies and abilities.In Ability Machines, Sky LaRell Anderson shows us how video games can help us imagine what our abilities mean and how they engage us physically, behaviorally, and cognitively ...

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by Princeton Architectural Press (Author)The ideal Sudoku gift for puzzle lovers, this beautiful, vintage Sudoku collection is packed with 150 classic brain-bending logic puzzles. Sudoku has never been more beautiful! A refreshing change from typical logic puzzle collections, this gifty Sudoku book features a stylish, ornate theme in a stunning yet portable package, inspired by vintage French signage. With a variety of levels and colorful numbered squares for contrast, this book is both an in...

Final Fantasy VII Poster Collection - Paperback

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by Square Enix (Author)A collection of 22 premium-quality removable posters featuring iconic art from one of the greatest video games of all time. Ever since its initial release, Final Fantasy VII has been beloved by generations of fans for its captivating characters, expansive storylines, and outstanding visual design. This compilation of 22 large-format, full-color art prints celebrates that rich legacy with images drawn from the world of Final Fantasy VII, including Advent Children, Dirge ...