Video & Electronic Games

Contains more than 600 alphabetically arranged articles, plus 11 essays on such topics as what constitutes "beauty" to a scientist, or the boundaries between physics and metaphysics. The book incorporates several dozen biographical entries, diagrams and black-and-white photos, a roster of... More

his is an updated and expanded resource for young people who need to find the right word to express themselves but are daunted or overwhelmed by adult thesauruses. Expressly designed to meet their needs Viva Student's Thesaurus includes listings for more than 7 000 of the most commonly used words in... More

Encyclopedia of Environmental studies, New Edition is an expanded, up-to-date edition of the acclaimed encyclopedia and now features more than 4,000 A-to-Z entries- 1,000 more than previously that field of environmental studies.... More

The internet has added a whole new dimenslon to playing games. Now, you can play, chat and enjoy hours of entertainment while online with people throughout the world. Play against the computer, or seek out a worthy opponent to crush. Test your reflexes by zapping aliens, or challenge your mind with ... More

An indispensable resource for studentsor general readers who want to know more about the major issues, philosophies,and concepts of civic administration that have influenced and shapedcivilization past and present. With particular emphasis on the 20th century, theencyclopaedia contains more than 400... More

Despite extraordinary advances in digital and communication technology over recent years, we know very little about the way these complex systems affect everyday work and interaction. This book seeks to explore these issues through a series of video-based field studies that look at the introduction ... More

Are you an aspiring game developer with a great idea, but no practical knowledge for turning that idea into reality? 3D Game Programming All in One is the comprehensive guide you need! This new edition updates the original coverage with the latest version of Torque from GarageGames, and provides the... More

Get ready for an amazing journey into the world of game development! "3D Game Programming All in One" is your one-stop tour guide into this new world. If you believe that you can create games that are as cool as - or cooler than -the ones you've been playing, now's your chance to prove it. This book... More

As an introduction to the complex topic of user interface design, this in-depth book discusses player interface design conventions and looks at the effects of platform, genre, and design goals related to electronic games. Readers will explore everything from the history of game interface design and ... More

Learn the essential skills needed to demystify game programming and harness the power of WindowsA(R) and DirectXA(R). "Beginning Game Programming" teaches you everything you need to know to write 2D and 3D games with C and DirectX 9 without any complex mathematics. Ease your way into this exciting n... More

UnrealScript Game Programming All in One provides you with an introduction to the basics of UnrealScript, an essential part of the Unreal Tournament game engine. This game engine has been used to develop some of the most popular, most praised games in existence today. If you are new to programming a... More