Games & Activities

23399 books

$19.39

Report copyright infringementby Jamie Collins (Author)Explore the Future of GamingStep into a world where artificial intelligence revolutionizes the gaming industry, creating more immersive and personalized experiences for every player.Next-Level Gaming: AI Innovations unveils the groundbreaking journey of AI in video games, right from its humble beginnings to its sophisticated modern applications. Discover how this transformative technology is reshaping the landscape of entertainment and cap...

Ten Little Valentines: A Magical Counting Storybook of Love - Board Book

$14.99

by Amanda Sobotka (Author), Lizzie Walkley (Illustrator)Count along with Ten Little Valentines and watch as they disappear!Ten little hearts beating with mine, along came a valentine and then there were...nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little hearts all the way down to one with adorable illustrations for Valentine's Day. With each page, one more heart disappears. To help demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile heart buttons to ...

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

$105.28

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...

$21.42

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

$23.76

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

$18.70

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...

Breaking the Game: The Science of Speedrunning

$29.16

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

$25.90

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

$42.10

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...

$50.42

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#...

$105.28

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

$118.24

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)]

$110.99

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...

$26.98

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)]

$99.99

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

$50.42

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...

$97.18

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...

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

$97.18

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 ...

Ability Machines: What Video Games Mean for Disability

$135.00

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 ...

Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas

$46.08

Report copyright infringementby Natasha Dow Schüll (Author)An anthropologist looks at the new "crack cocaine" of high-tech gambling Recent decades have seen a dramatic shift away from social forms of gambling played around roulette wheels and card tables to solitary gambling at electronic terminals. Slot machines, revamped by ever more compelling digital and video technology, have unseated traditional casino games as the gambling industry's revenue mainstay. Addiction by Design takes readers ...

Creative Haven Wildflowers Coloring Book - Paperback

$6.99

by Jessica Mazurkiewicz (Author)Wildflowers are among nature's perennial delights, and these thirty-one realistic floral illustrations will enchant flower lovers of all ages. Poppies, asters, coneflowers, primroses, and other favorites add decorative touches to wreaths, bouquets, and other unique arrangements. Colorists will also enjoy stunning scenes of wildflowers in luscious floral fields, freshwater ponds, mountainside meadows, desert landscapes, and other lovely natural settings. Pages a...

$16.95

by Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn About Nature's Amazing Animal Architects Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs--the animal kingdom is filled with expert builders that construct spectacular homes. How much do you know about them? Can you identify a critter based on where it lives? Find out in this fun and interactive picture book by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Study a photo of an animal's house, and examine a clue about the creature that built it. An...

$32.33

Report copyright infringementby Arthur Moses (Author)NEWLY REVISED 2014 EDITION - Harry Houdini became celebrated for the spectacular ways that he performed magic, stage illusions, and escapes. Attaining fame and heroism that most could only dream of, Houdini was embraced by the public as if he were their protector. A rampant pall of Spiritualism was cast over much of America and throughout the Western world. He was yearning to make contact to the ''afterlife'' to speak again with his own dec...

$16.18

Report copyright infringementby Kami Moon (Author)A delightful journey into the world of art, relaxation, and inner serenity! Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: August 01, 2023

$15.10

Report copyright infringementby Speedy Publishing LLC (Author)Color your own Mandalas with these made images. Involving yourself with the beautiful complexity of the Mandala will greatly help in healing your wounded emotions. It has 45 dazzling pictures that will ensure hours of coloring fun. You can start with the simple designs and move on to the more complicated ones. Bring out the child in you. Play with colors, have fun and heal. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: ...

$10.99

by Parragon Books (Editor)Like a spa day for your busy mind -- relax and breathe while your brain searches for words and names associated with meditation, mindfulness, and spirituality. Herbs and flowers, zen places and names, calming and beautiful imagery -- you deserve a break with healthy exercise for your brain. Includes thoughts and quotes to inspire and unwind. Adults of all ages will enjoy 430 word searches. Wonderful Mother's Day gift, hospital gift, or thinking of you gift. Or treat ...

Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Cats & Kittens (Easy - Square Stickers): Create Beautiful Art with Easy to Use Sticker Fun! - Spiral

$10.87

by Publications International Ltd (Author), New Seasons (Author), Brain Games (Author)Keep your brain engaged while creating fun, beautiful art with this easy Sticker by Number book. Includes 10 cat and kitten themed photos to complete. Each design is divided into 20 equally sized squares. Each square has a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full-colored image emerges from the original unfinished photograph. Spiral bi...

Debbie Macomber's Best Christmas Ever: An Adult Coloring Book - Paperback

$18.99

by Debbie Macomber (Author)The #1 New York Times bestselling author and queen of Christmas stories presents a delightful coloring book featuring 45 of the best illustrations from Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book and Debbie Macomber's Holly Jolly Christmas Coloring Book. Debbie Macomber invites you to enjoy her favorite holiday images from her previously published coloring books, including a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, delicious-looking treats, a stained-glass Nat...

Critical Role Vox Machina: Origins Volume I - Paperback

$19.99

by Critical Role (Author), Matthew Mercer (Author), Matthew Colville (Author)From the creators of the hit show "Critical Role" comes Vox Machina's origin story! Writers Matthew Mercer and Matthew Colville team with artist extraordinaire Olivia Samson and colorist Chris Northrop to bring you the story of where the heroes' journey began. The band of adventurers known as Vox Machina will save the world. Eventually. But even they have to start somewhere. Six would-be heroes on seemingly different...

Hokusai Dot-To-Dot Puzzle Book: 30 Full-Color Prints and 30 Advanced Dot-To-Dot Puzzles for Brain Health and Relaxation

$14.99

Report copyright infringementby Katsushika Hokusai (Illustrator)Discover the Timeless Beauty of Hokusai--One Dot at a Time!A relaxing, brain-boosting puzzle experience for art lovers and mindful hobbyists. The Hokusai Dot-to-Dot Puzzle Book is a unique activity book for adults that blends the calming power of dot-to-dot puzzles with the breathtaking artistry of Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), Japan's most iconic woodblock printmaker. Featuring 30 intricate puzzles based on Hokusai's celebra...

Summer Vibes: Bold and Easy Designs for Seniors and Kids - Featuring Activities, Flowers, and Animals

$14.02

Report copyright infringementby Noah Goleman (Author)Discover the Coloring Paradise You've Been Waiting ForStep into a world where stress melts away and feel the joy of coloring like never before with our Bold and Easy Large Print Coloring Book.This wonderful coloring book includes large, easy-to-see designs, making it perfect for adults, beginners, seniors, kids, or the visually impaired.Whether you're looking to relax, destress, or simply explore your artistic abilities, this book will take...

Vintage Christmas Charm: Grayscale Christmas coloring for adults featuring nostalgic ornaments, classic cars, and mid-century holiday scenes

$14.96

Report copyright infringementby Eleanor M. Hart (Author)Have you ever missed a Christmas you never lived through?That bittersweet tug in your heart-the one stirred by old vinyl Christmasrecords, black-and-white family photos, and vintage glass ornaments-comes to life in Vintage Christmas Charm: A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book ofRetro Ornaments, Classic Cars & 1950s Holiday Magic.This beautifully illustrated Christmas coloring book for adults invites you intoa world of grayscale adult colo...