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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler |
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E. L. Konigsburg |
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After reading this book, I guarantee that you will never visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or any wonderful, old cavern of a museum) without sneaking into the bathrooms to look for Claudia and her brother Jamie. They're standing on the toilets, still, hiding until the museum closes and their adventure begins. Such is the impact of timeless novels . . . they never leave us. E. L. Konigsburg won the 1967 Newbery Medal for this tale of how Claudia and her brother run away to the museum in order to teach their parents a lesson. Little do they know that mystery awaits!
--This text refers to the
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When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from somewhere, she wants to run to somewhere -- to... |
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Visual Basic Game Programming for Teens with CDROM |
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Jonathan S. Harbour |
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159200587X |
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Get ready to create your first complete 2D-based role-playing game using Visual Basic 6.0. If you have experience using Visual Basic, you already have the essential skills that you need. You will learn, step by step, how to construct each part of an RPG game using DirectX components such as Direct3D. As you work your way through the book, you will write short programs that demonstrate the major topics in each chapter. Dive into the exciting world of game programming, learn how to write your own code, and take complete creative control over how your game operates. Let your imagination loose as you create amazing new adventures!
About the Author
Jonathan S. Harbour has been an avid gamer and programmer for many years and holds a degree in Computer Information Systems. He has... |
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The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon and Beyond...The Story Behind the Craze that Touched Our Lives and Changed the World |
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Steven L. Kent |
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0761536434 |
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From Publishers Weekly
In this rollicking, mammoth history of video games from pinball to Pong to Playstation II Kent, a technology journalist and self-professed video game addict, covers almost every conceivable aspect of the industry, from the technological leaps that made the games possible to the corporate power struggles that won (and lost) billions of dollars. Anecdotes are legion. Readers learn that early Atari, for example, had the corporate climate of a dot-com startup, with rampant drug use and meetings staged in outdoor hot tubs. The original name for Pac-Man turns out to be Puck-Man; its creators changed the name after worrying that vandals in arcades would replace the P with an F. In 1978, there were so many people playing Space Invaders in Japan that the game caused a national coin shortage. Kent meticulously documents... |
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Game Art for Teens with CDROM |
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Les Pardew |
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159200959X |
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Do you want to learn how to create awesome art for games? The kind of art that you see in the games you play at home? Now you can! "Game Art for Teens, Second Edition" gives you real-world instruction in creating 2D and 3D art for games. Each chapter is full of step-by-step projects that show you in detail how to game art is created so that you can get started applying your new skills right away. Every project includes easy-to-follow examples that help you master each concept, making it easy to put what you?ve learned to use in your own games. You?ll begin with the basics?from 2D art creation and animation to 3D models, lighting, and reflections. Set the scene for your game by creating realistic settings, including buildings, terrain, rooms, and corridors. Draw players into your game by designing, developing,... |
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Synthetic Worlds: The Business and Culture of Online Games |
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Edward Castronova |
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0226096262 |
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Tim Harford Chronicle of Higher Education : "Synthetic Worlds is a surprisingly profound book about the social, political, and economic issues arising from the emergence of vast multiplayer games on the Internet. What Castronova has realized is that these games, where players contribute considerable labor in exchange for things they value, are not merely like real economies, they are real economies, displaying inflation, fraud, Chinese sweatshops, and some surprising in-game innovations."--Tim Harford, Chronicle of Higher Education
Book Description
From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of... |
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3D Games |
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Alan Watt |
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Hardcover |
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0201619210 |
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B> With this book, authors Watt and Policarpo introduce the theory behind the design of computer games and detail advanced techniques used in the industry, such as: physically based animation; advanced scene management; pre-calculation techniques/image-based rendering; advanced motion capture; and artificial intelligence. Readers will be able to develop their own games within the games "skeletons" accompanying the book, and will learn how to program complex games. The book is divided into six parts: Foundations (which covers the foundations of 3D computer graphics), Classical 3D Graphics, Real-Time Rendering, Control of Objects, 2D Technology, and Software Technology. An appendix on Fly3D SDK Tutorials is also included, and the accompanying CD contains the Fly3D SDK games engine. This books is appropriate for... |
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Atlantis The Lost Empire: The Lost Games |
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Disney Interactive |
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Multimedia |
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0641504454 |
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Dr. Ecco's Cyberpuzzles |
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Dennis Elliott Shasha |
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039305120X |
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David Gelernter, Professor of Computer Science, Yale University
Dennis Shasha is the absolute best puzzle-writer alive.
Ron Graham, University of California, San Diego
A delightful collection of original mathematical puzzles based on some of the newest developments of mathematics and computer science.
--This text refers to the
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Games of the Arcade 3 Pack |
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Hasbro |
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0641507445 |
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Video Games |
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Roman Espejo |
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Hardcover |
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0613736184 |
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Games Magazine Presents Paint by Numbers: The Unique Geometric Logic Puzzles for Ages 14 to Adult |
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Games Magazine |
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0812923847 |
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These artistic logic puzzles took Japan by storm when first introduced by Nishio. And when Games Magazine offered them to international audiences, the response was overwhelming. Now the folks at Games present the U.S. edition of this collection by Japan's top Paint by Numbers pioneers. All 123 ingenious puzzles, from the simple to the complex are included, along with Nishio's solving tips, introductions to the constructors, and your invitation to create your own puzzles for future editions. Warning! These puzzles are madly habit-forming. But they're wonderfully satisfying for those of us who can think far better than we can draw.
Book Description
Paint by Numbers is the most exciting new kind of puzzle to come along in many years. These "picture logic" puzzles... |
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Video Games |
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Roman Espejo |
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0737711736 |
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Booklist : "The topic is intriguing, and the generally vehement tome of the selections provides much for students to ponder and debate."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2003)
School Library Journal : "This book is great for debate material or as a writing prompt for persuasive essays. This collection is for mature readers with the critical-thinking skills needed to understand and evaluate the materials."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002)
School Library Journal : "The book should prove useful for research papers or debates. This is a reasoned and relatively neutral treatment."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002)
Booklist : "Contributors include doctors, psychiatrists, and members of activist groups...Arguments, which are accompanied by references are well presented and... |
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FINAL FANTASY X Official Strategy Guide |
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Dan Birlew |
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0744001404 |
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BradyGames FINAL FANTASY X Official Strategy Guide contains a comprehensive walkthrough with detailed strategy to steer you in the right direction, complete with unbeatable strategy, and without plot spoilers! The unstoppable boss strategy provides powerful tactics to topple every boss in the game! Secrets revealed to unlock every character's legendary weapon. Every side quest and mini-game uncovered to help you become the ultimate blitzer! All-inclusive bestiary lets you discover the strengths and weaknesses of every fiend in the game and the spoils rewarded for defeating them. Game secrets include secret world map locations and airship passwords. Plus, area maps, detailed item, weapon, and armor inventories are also included! This Signature Series guide combines quality design and innovative content, serving as... |
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Tony Hawk's Underground Official Strategy Guide |
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Doug Walsh |
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0744003113 |
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BradyGames' Tony Hawk's Underground Official Strategy Guide provides strategies to complete every goal. Detailed maps for every level and tips for becoming Skater of the year! Ultimate listings covering every trick and their point values. Online and Multiplayer tactics. Cheat codes, secret destinations and more revealed!
About the Author
Activision, Inc.,headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $864 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about... |
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A Learn to Play Go: A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game, Vol. 1 |
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Janice Kim |
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Textbook Library Binding |
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0964479613 |
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A Master's Guide to the Ultimate Game. The award-winning first book in the Learn to Play Go series by Janice Kim 1 dan and Jeong Soo-hyun 9 dan, two masters of the 4,000-year-old Asian game of strategy. Takes the complete beginner step-by-step all the way to playing real Go in one afternoon. Suitable for kids, demystifying for adults. Includes a complete Go set with 9x9, 13x13, and 19x19 playing grids and punch out
About the Author
Janice Kim was born in Illinois in 1969. She entered the professional dan ranks in Korea in 1987, the only Westerner ever to do so. She won the Fuji Womens's Championship in 1984, took second place in the World Youth Championship in 1985, and third place in the EBS Cup in 1994. In 1998 she represented the US in the Bohae Cup. A graduate of New York... |
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Batman(tm) |
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Bradygames |
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0744003164 |
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Book Description
BradyGames' Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu Official Strategy Guide provides a detailed walkthrough with expert fighting strategies and killer boss tactics. Tips for finding all hidden items and goodies. Complete rundown of all martial arts attacks and combos. Comprehensive character coverage. Game secrets revealed!This product is available for sale in North America only.
From the Back Cover
BradyGames' Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu Official Strategy Guide provides a detailed walkthrough with expert fighting strategies and killer boss tactics. Tips for finding all hidden items and goodies. Complete rundown of all martial arts attacks and combos. Comprehensive character coverage. Game secrets revealed!
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World of Warcraft Atlas Gift Pack |
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Bradygames |
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0744006961 |
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The ultimate gift for your favorite Azeroth adventurer, BradyGames' World of WarCraft Atlas Gift Pack includes the following: Eight exclusive full-color bookmarks, one for each race: Human, Night Elf, Dwarf, and Gnome (Alliance), as well as Orc, Troll, Undead, and Tauren (Horde). Each bookmark shows the race and a character image on the front, and has the race description and coat of arms on the back. Standing a full 8 1/2 inches tall, these sturdy bookmarks will secure your place in the extensively cross-referenced Atlas. The World of WarCraft Atlas, a comprehensive hardcover resource detailing each area of this expansive MMORPG. Maps are provided for every area including all regions and major cities. Each illustration shows critical locations and characters such as... |
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Blood |
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Mel Odom |
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0761509321 |
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Test your BLOOD type!
Book Description
There are whole rivers of bad blood between you and Tchernobog, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Wreak your vengeance and get out alive with Blood: The Official Strategy Guide.
Cold-blooded strategies and tactics for every level
Maps splattered with every location you need to know
Secret weapons, levels, and other surprises revealed
Multiplayer game tips by the bucketful
And much more!
These Bloody tips are good to the last drop. Just make sure that drop isn?t your own!
About the Authors
Mel Odom is the author of Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! The Official Strategy Guide, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream: The Official Strategy Guide, and other Prima... |
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Pro Pilot 99 |
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Prima Publishing |
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0761515755 |
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Straighten up and fly right!
Book Description
Complete explanation of all instruments
Details on Air Traffic Control procedures
Step-by-step instructions for filing a flight plan
Tips to deal with emergencies and equipment failure
Complete details on customizing the Pilot's Operating Handbook
Tricks and secrets to make your flights more fun
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Ping!: The Yahoo! Messenger Guide to All Things IM |
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Angela Gunn |
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1402728174 |
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More that 60% of teenagers love to use instant messaging. And, thanks to Angela Gunn, they're about to have more online fun than ever before.
Yahoo! is the #1 Internet brand globally, and millions of teens worldwide use their Instant Messenger. This eye-catching, official full-color guide is written just for them. It explains everything about the newest IM features, proper Netiquette, and the coolest ways to communicate with other users. Plus, it's got lots of input from real IMers, who reveal their most embarrassing IM moments, teach you the hippest phrases flying around in cyberspace, and offer dozens of useful tips. There's even a tear-out cheat sheet of hidden emoticons. Ping! That's the sound of your IM arriving--and now you know how to answer it in style.
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