Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni (Landmark Video Games) by Mark J. P. Wolf (14 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

"Myst and Riven is well-written, interesting, on-topic, insightful, and a real pleasure to read." -- Edward Castronova, Indiana University Video games have become a major cultural force, and within their history, Myst and its sequel Riven stand out as influential examples. Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni is a close analysis of two of the most popular and significant video games in the history of the genre, investigating in detail their design, their functionality, and the gameplay experience they provide players. While scholarly close analysis has been applied to films for some time now, it has only rarely been applied at this level to video games. Mark J. P. Wolf uses elements such as graphics and sound, the games' mood and atmosphere and how they are generated, the geography and design of the digital worlds, and the narrative structures of the games to examine their appeal to both critical and general audiences, their legacy, and what made them great. Myst and Riven is the ...

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THE TEAM by BRYN M PARRY (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

When Keith Spinks and his old schoolmates decided to form a football team and enter it into the boiling cauldron of The Kirkby Industrial League they had absolutely no idea what a roller coaster of a year lay ahead of them. Their season included death threats from demented drug dealers, sponsors welching on their promises, The Border Agency desperate to deport their star player, Mexican-themed Charity Nights going horribly pear-shaped and even a malevolent donkey put in an appearance. They even managed to play a bit of football. Read how they got on...

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It's snowing in Milan! (and in New York too) by Susan Goldwyn White (3 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Imagine the job of your dreams in one of Milan's most powerful law firms. Imagine that your boss is also the sexiest man you have ever met. Imagine you're a clever, attractive young woman, with the strange hobby of collecting embarrassing moments. Add an unforgettable New York snowfall, a romantic love story, and you'll have the romantic novel of the year! Annalisa Molinari is 26 years old and has just found her first real job as a lawyer's intern in Milan. She's clever, ironic, and straightforward. When she starts her new job, she immediately understands that it won't be easy. And not because of the job itself, there's a harder matter she has to face. His name is Bauser, and he is the heir of the law firm she is working for. He's handsome, elegant and as mysterious as only a George Clooney alter ego can be. Their first encounter is an hilarious mix of misunderstandings and things get worse week after week. Until they get stuck in a hotel in New York during an incredible snowfall, ...

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Failure Starts with You: Unmotivational Quotes to Guide You Nowhere by P.J. Staz (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Motivational quotes are intense. Powerful, yet intense. Sometimes when we look at life, it does not always have to be that serious when we are working towards our best selves. When faced with challenges or obstacles in life, we often need to take a step back, relax and have a good laugh. Sometimes quotes like the following can do just that: • The quest for greatness starts with a long nap. • Believe in yourself because no one else will. Maybe do not even do that? • If you have failed twice, chances are you will fail again. This collection of unmotivational quotes is written in easy-to-understand, concise language and will make you think about conventional advice and quotes from alternative perspectives. Please enjoy this quick read and attempt at humor.

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Philosopurrs by C.B. Daniels (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Introducing "Philosopurrs" - the purr-fect book for anyone who's ever wondered what advice the great philosophers might have given if they were cats! ?? Get ready to pounce into the world of philosophy like never before as author C.B. Daniels takes you on a whimsical journey through the history of thought, reimagining 30 of the world's greatest thinkers as wise and whiskered felines. In this utterly unique and irresistible book, you'll meet iconic philosophers from ancient sages like Socrates and Confucius to modern luminaries such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, each with their own distinct personality and style. These whiskered sages will guide you through their most profound ideas and insights, all while keeping you entertained with their feline antics and charming illustrations. But don't let the cute cats fool you - "Philosopurrs" is more than just a gimmick. Daniels has carefully crafted each chapter to explore complex philosophical concepts in a way that's both ...

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More Than Pen Pals: A Throwback RomCom (Throwback RomComs Book 1) by Dana Wilkerson (Dana Wilkerson, LLC) (48 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

(This book is a sweet, low-heat, closed-door romcom. If you're looking for a spicy read, you won't find it here!) I deceived him for four years. Ash and I were childhood pen pals. He thought I was a boy, and I never told him I wasn't. Since we lived in different states, he'd never find out. Right? Wrong. Well, he didn't figure it out when we were kids, but now we're sitting a few tables away from each other in a downtown Chicago restaurant, and I'm about to be exposed as a fraud. I know what you're thinking: Just keep your mouth shut, and he won't know who you are. Wrong, again. My lunch companion and co-worker, Wendy, knows him. Wait. Let me amend that. She's infatuated with him. Oh, yes. My newest friend has a crush on the boy I betrayed. What are the odds? Infinitely low. That's what they are. To top things off, Ash's brother just saved me from choking to death. It's been an eventful lunch, to say the least. And now Wendy is determined to stop by their table to thank him ...

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Trans: a satire by Jen Celador Price verified 5 hours ago

Wally has courageously rejected the species identity arbitrarily assigned to him at birth by his bigoted parents. Now he wants them to pay for his species affirmation surgery, but his cishuman father isn't convinced. Things don't look good for Wally, and his transitional journey appears to be at an end until NAFPA - the National Association of Feelings and Personal Affirmation - gets involved and convinces Wally's parents to support his identity for the sake of his mental health. The good news is that Wally doesn't have to undertake his journey alone. He has a whole group of transspecies friends at his side: there's Kitty the tabby-cat, Rover the rottweiler, and Erica the transsexual kangaroo who aren't about to let any biological facts stand in the way as they shake off the shackles of oppressive species bigotry to forge their own identity. Things really heat up, however, when a teacher questions their true identity - igniting a firestorm of outrage all over social media demanding ...

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This Gaming Life: Travels in Three Cities by Jim Rossignol (13 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

"In May 2000 I was fired from my job as a reporter on a finance newsletter because of an obsession with a video game. It was the best thing that ever happened to me." So begins this story of personal redemption through the unlikely medium of electronic games. Quake, World of Warcraft, Eve Online, and other online games not only offered author Jim Rossignol an excellent escape from the tedium of office life. They also provided him with a diverse global community and a job -- as a games journalist. Part personal history, part travel narrative, part philosophical reflection on the meaning of play, This Gaming Life describes Rossignol's encounters in three cities: London, Seoul, and Reykjavik. From his days as a Quake genius in London's increasingly corporate gaming culture; to Korea, where gaming is a high-stakes televised national sport; to Iceland, the home of his ultimate obsession, the idiosyncratic and beguiling Eve Online, Rossignol introduces us to a vivid and largely ...

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Junk Sale: Stories & Essays by Patrick Lombardi (17 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Don't expect to find any hidden gems at this junk sale. In writer and journalist Patrick Lombardi's debut book, tales get twisted and encounters get heated. This collection features more than a dozen humorous short stories and nonfiction essays. Lombardi has crafted a hilarious adventure into his own little world, where a man finds love while committing burglary, a fresh college graduate does his best not to get hired, and a bitter server verbally abuses his guests. From hopeless romantics to simply insane travelers, Lombardi captures a range of engaging personalities that will have you convulsing in laughter. So buckle up for a chaotic ride of stories that live up to their collective title. "Junk Sale" is bound to make you laugh so hard you'll cry -- or cry so hard you'll laugh. Either way, you'll cry. Isn't that the point of humor? Patrick Lombardi writes in a similar vein to comedy greats like David Sedaris, Kurt Vonnegut, and Stephen Colbert. His humor is often cheerful and ...

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Karmic Blues by Jeff D Buchanan (Cinenovel®) (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

KARMIC BLUES Jeff D Buchanan At times humorous and sad, thought-provoking and borderline paranoid, Karmic Blues is a collection of irreverent short stories from author Jeff D Buchanan. The stories herein unveil the many oddities, sufferings, and idiosyncrasies that plague much of mankind. Whether it be a panicked playwright desperately trying to appease an imaginary audience (Killing Stage) -- a professional car thief achieving a perverted sense of morality (Mr. Nick) -- an old man who transforms his front yard into a junkyard of revenge (Raven On A Porch) -- or the calamitous endeavor of an alien Ambassador from the planet Teravulia who comes up woefully short on his expectations of Earth (Celestial Blues), Karmic Blues is certain to raise an eyebrow as it entertains. Killing Stage Mr. Nick The Used To Be Yori and the Inkwell Raven On A Porch Pilgrim's Progress Rudy Dodge Celestial Blues Cinenovel®

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Huge Trivia Quiz Book: A big trivia quiz book with 10,000 questions and Answers by Elliot Carruthers (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

In a world brimming with information, trivia offers us a delightful diversion. The "Huge Trivia Quiz Book - 10,000 Questions with Answers" is an embodiment of this intellectual playground, inviting you on a journey through a vast realm of knowledge. Within these pages, you'll encounter a vast array of questions that span the spectrum of human understanding. From history to science, pop culture to geography, this book is a treasure trove of facts and figures that will challenge, enlighten, and entertain. It is a testament to the curiosity that resides within us all, that unquenchable thirst for knowledge that has driven humanity's progress. As we delve into the intricacies of these questions and their answers, we not only celebrate the diversity of information but also the joy of discovery. Trivia, often considered the "little things," possesses the power to illuminate our minds and kindle our imagination. It reminds us that knowledge is not static but dynamic, a journey rather than ...

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