DOOM: SCARYDARKFAST (Landmark Video Games) by Dan Pinchbeck (University of Michigan Press) (8 Reviews)    Price verified 48 minutes ago

In December 1993, gaming changed forever. id Software's seminal shooter DOOM was released, and it shook the foundations of the medium. Daniel Pinchbeck brings together the complete story of DOOM for the first time. This book takes a look at the early days of first-person gaming and the video game studio system. It discusses the prototypes and the groundbreaking technology that drove the game forward and offers a detailed analysis of gameplay and level design. Pinchbeck also examines DOOM's contributions to wider gaming culture, such as online multiplay and the modding community, and the first-person gaming genre, focusing on DOOM's status as a foundational title and the development of the genre since 1993. Pinchbeck draws extensively from primary data: from the game itself, from the massive fan culture surrounding the title, and from interviews with the developers who made it. This book is not only the definitive work on DOOM but a snapshot of a period of gaming history, a manifesto for a development ethos, and a celebration of game culture at its best.

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Diary of an Enderman Ninja 3: Unofficial Minecraft Books for Kids, Teens, & Nerds (Skeleton Steve & the Noob Mobs Minecraft Diaries Collection - ... by Skeleton Steve (Skeleton Steve Minecraft Diary Books for Kids) (233 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Love MINECRAFT? **Over 26,000 words of kid-friendly fun!** This high-quality fan fiction fantasy diary book is for kids, teens, and nerdy grown-ups who love to read epic stories about their favorite game!Elias the Enderman Ninja must redeem himself! After suffering defeat in Book 2 by letting his ego lead the battle against the Skeleton King, Elias and the three Minecraftians are scattered and downtrodden. While healing his broken body in The End, Elias decides to return to Nexus 426 after some training with his master, to rejoin his friends and finish the battle he started... This time, they'll do it right. But will an Enderman initiate ninja and three rough-and-tumble Minecraftians, even with their new resolve and the power of the Beacon, be able to defeat such a strong adversary? Love Minecraft adventure?? Read Book 3 of the Enderman Ninja now! Join the Skeleton Steve Club! Check out my main website for details--it's in the book! (Get free Minecraft goodies, tips, books, maps, skins, seeds, and more!) This book is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.

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Ubered: My Life As A Rideshare Driver by Evan Kail (Stone Arch Entertainment) (170 Reviews)    Price verified 5 hours ago

His family's wealth has long evaporated, and now serendipity is all Evan Kail can salvage from his riches to rags nightmare. He's been chasing a screenwriting dream ever since he was in college, and he's put everything on the line to attain it. So when a new phenomenon called "Rideshare" enters his market in Minneapolis, Kail seeks opportunity in a job he believes will pay well and afford him time to pursue his calling. His only item of value, a BMW sports car purchased in the glory days of wealth, affords him a down payment on a used luxury sedan. Before Kail knows it, he's a soldier in the trenches of a tech revolution, and he's in way over his head. "UBERED" is a journey through the jungles of a wild young mind in an even wilder adventure driving full-time for Uber and Lyft. Over the course of one year, Kail dances with all hosts of personalities and professions, battles all sorts of scenarios, and struggles to realize what it means to be an independent contractor, and not an employee. Prepare for the craziest year of Kail's young life, one that would leave him grappling to understand the very meaning of fate and all he thought was sacred.

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Crying Baby Watching Hen : Unleash the infinite Potential of your mind. Train it. Tame it. Never ever suffer from any mental blocks. (Mind Mental ... by Vishal Gupta (36 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The aim of this book is to free the reader from the vagaries of the restless mind. The aim is to free the reader from any mental blockages which a person may experience due to the monkey nature of the mind. Millions of people all over the world suffer from different kinds of mental blockages including creative block and writer's block. This book teaches the reader to control and manage their mind so that they can use this wonderful gift of God to its fullest potential. This book introduces the reader to a very potent technique to tame and train the mind to work to its full potential without acting in its usual chaotic, doubtful, and judgmental way. This book also lists the important characteristics of the mind, knowing which a person can use that knowledge to their advantage to influence their minds to work for them instead of against them. Become the master of your mind. Never suffer from any mental block in your life and increase your productivity to its highest level and succeed beyond imagination.

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Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni (Landmark Video Games) by Mark J. P. Wolf (14 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours 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 inaugural book in the Landmark Video Games series, edited by Mark J. P. Wolf and Bernard Perron, which is the first series to examine individual video games of historical significance.

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I Just Can't Stop Laughing Joke Book. Clean Joke Book for Adults. 160+ jokes. : Clean Joke Book. Family friendly joke book. Perfect gift for a family ... by TLC PUBLICATION (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

I Just Can't Stop Laughing Joke Book. Clean Joke Book for adults. 166 pages. Size 5.83 x 8.27 in inches. Over 160 pages of jokes. Clean Joke Book. Funny jokes for adults. Perfect gift for a family member, relative, co-worker or friend. This clean joke book for adults has clean and funny jokes for everyone. There are different topic of jokes for this book. The joke topics include: Lawyer jokes, Celebrity jokes, Sports jokes, A"blank" walks into a bar jokes, Cat jokes, Dog jokes, Halloween jokes, Religion inspired jokes, Thanksgiving jokes, Fish jokes, Dumb Blonde jokes and a Bonus section of jokes that are a hodge podge of topics. Perfect size for travel. The joke bokk will fit into your purse. ***PLEASE NOTICE ALL JOKES ARE CLEAN*** There are no curse words or sexual oveer tones on any of the jokes. Moreover, they are safe to tell at a dinner, conference, water cooler or in a religious gathering.

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THE TEAM by BRYN M PARRY (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours 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, where they can't escape their feelings. Will Annalisa tell Bauser the truth about her past, will she unveil her real identity, and the reason why she accepted this job? She's not who she claims to be, she is seeking justice, and she won't stop, even before the man she has fallen madly in love with. A funny, heartwarming and sensual novel that will set your winter days on fire.

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Failure Starts with You: Unmotivational Quotes to Guide You Nowhere by P.J. Staz (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour 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 one hour 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 accessible and engaging. Whether you're a seasoned philosophy buff or a curious newcomer, you'll find plenty of food for thought in these pages. What sets "Philosopurrs" apart is its perfect blend of humor, wisdom, and creativity. The book showcases the exciting possibilities of human-AI collaboration, with Daniels leveraging cutting-edge tools like GPT-4 and Midjourney to create a truly one-of-a-kind reading experience that will leave you both enlightened and entertained. Inside: • 30 renowned philosophers reimagined as cats, each with their own tone of voice and charming illustration • Engaging life advice based on each philosopher's key philosophical concepts • A perfect blend of humor, wisdom, and insight • A uniquely engaging introduction to philosophy Why settle for a dry, dusty philosophy tome when you can embark on a whimsical journey of discovery with "Philosopurrs"? Whether you're seeking guidance on life's big questions or simply need a reason to smile, these ...

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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 again and to flirt with Ash. He's going to hate me, right? Please tell me I'm wrong. More Than Pen Pals is a childhood-friends-to-lovers Throwback RomCom set in the late 1980s. It reads like a contemporary romance novel with all the tropes, closed-door chemistry, and banter, but the relationship evolves without the use of cell phones or the Internet. Dating was a whole different game in the 80s!

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101 Reasons To Be A Teacher: Teachers Gift | Educator Appreciation | Stocking Stuffer by Erin K Courtney (5 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

101 Reasons To Be A Teacher takes a cheerful and warm-hearted dive into the teaching profession, viewing it with a sense of humor and playfulness. This spirited book presents a collection of 101 humorous reasons that are super quick to read and serve to inspire those considering the teaching path, reaffirm the passion of current educators, or offer retired teachers a delightful walk down memory lane, filled with laughter and nods of agreement. This book captures the essence of teaching with wit, warmth, and a little bit of sarcasm. It's not just a book for teachers; it's a tribute to the spirit, resilience, and humor of those who choose to dedicate their lives to educating the next generation. It reminds readers that while teaching is undoubtedly a profession filled with challenges, it's also ripe with moments of joy, laughter, and the kind of peculiarities that make it one of the most rewarding careers imaginable.

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Trans: a satire by Jen Celador Price verified 7 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 that the transphobic teacher be fired. While these brave heroes face a lot of resistance from transphobic cisspecies humans, they also encounter unexpected resistance from bigoted hippos (the real ones) who are reluctant to accept a trans-hippo into their herd. Naturally this raises the all-important question on everyone's mind: What exactly is a hippo? Wally eventually actualizes his true species identity, becoming a social media star in the process. But his moment in the sun is soon overshadowed by another trans hero who undertakes a new and innovative transition even more brave and revolutionary than Wally's. What happens next is enough to make even his LGBTQ allies transphobic... Join Wally and his Furry friends as they transition from being human to the species of their choice.

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This Gaming Life: Travels in Three Cities by Jim Rossignol (13 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours 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 undocumented world of gaming lives. Torn between unabashed optimism about the future of games and lingering doubts about whether they are just a waste of time, This Gaming Life also raises important questions about this new and vital cultural form. Should we celebrate the "serious" educational, social, and cultural value of games, as academics and journalists are beginning to do? Or do these high-minded justifications simply perpetuate the stereotype of games as a lesser form of fun? In this beautifully written, richly detailed, and inspiring book, Rossignol brings these abstract questions to life, immersing us in a vibrant landscape of gaming experiences. "We need more writers like Jim Rossignol, writers who are intimately familiar with gaming, conversant in the latest research surrounding games, and able to write cogently and interestingly about the experience of playing as well as the deeper significance of games." -- Chris Baker, Wired "This Gaming Life is a fascinating and eye-opening ...

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Junk Sale: Stories & Essays by Patrick Lombardi (17 Reviews)    Price verified 3 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 clever, but he isn't afraid to be blunt or caustic when the situation calls for it. But don't think too much into Lombardi's tales--they're constructed strictly for your enjoyment.

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