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Author
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"In just a few decades, video games have grown increasingly complex and sophisticated, and the companies that produce them are now among the most profitable in the entertainment industry. Yet few outside this world have thought deeply about how these games work, why they are so appealing, and what they are capable of artistically. Blending memoir, criticism, and first-rate reportage, Extra Lives is a milestone work about what might be the dominant...
66) Roll call
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperAlley
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Middle school is a dungeon... At least, that's how Jess sees it. Luckily, she and her best friend Olivia know how to escape into the sprawling worlds of their own imaginations. The two friends have always loved making up stories, first with little kid games of make-believe, and more recently with the fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. When they play, Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master and Jess is the solo party member, playing a...
Publisher
Distributed by New Video Group
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Shows the history of toys and games from ancient civilizations to the present. From hand-crafted toys to manufactured toys. Includes modern toy safety concerns. Child psychology experts also show how toys and games relate to our development from child to adult and how we grow as humans as well. Includes toys from ancient civilizations through the virtual reality toys of modern day.
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Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Description
"A great deal. The book is smartly organized. A great resource for any magician." — My Lovely Assistant. Sixty-one great tricks: pass objects through a handkerchief, dissolve handkerchief knots, make handkerchiefs appear and disappear, transform a handkerchief into an animated mouse, restore a handkerchief cut in half. Learn all the secrets of folds and knots essential to this type of magic. 509 illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Description
For centuries, rope tricks have been staples of the magician's repertoire. Surprisingly, many of the best ones are "self-working," meaning they do not require unusual dexterity or long hours of practice. This excellent guidebook, written by one of today's foremost authorities on magic, presents 70 of the best, most amazing self-working rope tricks ever devised — tricks that amateur magicians can master in a short time.
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Series
Publisher
Citadel Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
A Proven Game Plan From A Casino Master
In today's casinos, video poker is the most popular game on the circuit—and the only one you can beat with consistency. No one knows its ins and outs better than Victor H. Royer. An insider and the author of more than fifty casino reports, he's the man the gambling houses turn to for advice. Now Royer shares trade secrets in a clear step-by-step guide that will enable you to up the odds for triumph...
In today's casinos, video poker is the most popular game on the circuit—and the only one you can beat with consistency. No one knows its ins and outs better than Victor H. Royer. An insider and the author of more than fifty casino reports, he's the man the gambling houses turn to for advice. Now Royer shares trade secrets in a clear step-by-step guide that will enable you to up the odds for triumph...
71) Glitch
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
Izzy gets sucked into the world of her new video game, where a robot named Rae tells her she is destined to save Dungeon City from the Big Boss.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"On a class trip, you tour a real, working ship. But what if you got locked in--alone? In this book, readers use engineering knowledge they have and gain from the main text in order to solve a series of puzzles. Once solved, they can escape from the ship! Clues are found on every page, encouraging readers to read carefully and use their critical thinking skills to find and work out each one. Simple machines, engineering drawing, cogs, and more are...
Author
Series
Diary of a minecraft zombie volume 7
Publisher
Zack Zombie Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Join Zombie and his family on a crazy adventure as they face multiple challenges trying to get to their 100th Year Zombie Family Reunion. Will Zombie even make it? And if he does, will he be able to handle all of his crazy relatives?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Game design expert Jesse Terrance Daniels teaches all the fundamentals of game design, from rule-setting to physical construction, along with original illustrations that capture the ethos and energy of the young, contemporary gaming community"--
Publisher
Cards Against Humanity LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition is a fill-in-the-blank party game for kids and adults to play together. This is a brand new game written in consultation with child development experts and playtested with thousands of families. Kids get to engage in absurd wordplay with adults, and adults get to laugh at cards like, 'Filling my butt with spaghetti.' The game is simple. One player asks a question from a black card, and everyone answers with...
77) Baby play
Series
Publisher
Creative Pub. International
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Developed in close consultation with the play experts at Gymboree Play & Music, this book contains an introduction that explains the value of "play with a purpose", information on how babies learn, and tips outlining what parents can do to help their children get off to a good start. Includes over 100 activities for babies.
78) The never game
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Series
Language
English
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Description
From the bestselling and award-winning master of suspense, the first novel in a thrilling new series, introducing Colter Shaw. "You have been abandoned." A young woman has gone missing in Silicon Valley and her father has hired Colter Shaw to find her. The son of a survivalist family, Shaw is an expert tracker. Now he makes a living as a "reward seeker," traveling the country to help police solve crimes and private citizens locate missing persons....
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items. But in their free time, our heroes--Thromdurr the mighty barbarian, Devis the shifty thief, Vela the noble paladin, Sorrowshade the Gloom Elf assassin, and Albiorix the (good!) wizard--need to relax and unwind. That's why they meet...
Author
Series
Trapped in Battle Royale volume 4
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Grey never expected his best friend, Finn, to end up trapped in Battle Royale as well, but now they both have to fight to get out. And there are only a few more weeks to do it. If Ben and Tristan hadn't left Grey's squad, he would have been a lot closer to the top five. But with the help of his new squad members, Grey is determined to climb back to the top. It won't be easy when Grey's old squad mates use his own tactics against him. He must use...
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