Dominate the battleground of the future in the ultimate shooting experience with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Signature Series Strategy Guide from BradyGames BradyGames reveals Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Strategy Guide, the latest installment in the blockbuster CoD series. In this exhilarating first person shooter, use powerful exoskeletons, specialized drones and directed energy weapons to gain the edge over your competition. Inside find in-depth coverage of all the new innovations and l...
Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications (Advances in Game-Based Learning)
Games have been part of the entertainment industry for decades. Once only considered viable for personal entertainment, virtual gaming media is now being explored as a useful tool for learning and student engagement. The Handbook of Research on Serious Games for Educational Applications presents a comprehensive examination of the implementation of gaming in classroom settings and the cognitive benefits this integration presents. Highlighting theoretical, psychological, instructional design, and...
The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Tabletop Games
by Carrie Wood and Richard Ankney
Tabletop gaming of all kinds is bigger than ever, and Gemstone Publishing's latest "how to" book is here to provide an in-depth look at this booming hobby. The Overstreet Guide to Collecting Tabletop Games takes a look at tabletop games of all kinds, from pen-and-paper role-playing experiences to collectible card games, from modules to miniatures, and everything in between. This guide includes the history of tabletop adventures and other board games as well as a look at what makes them so collec...
Fail-safe entertaining tips show you how to plan a party, run it, and make sure everyone has the time of his or her life. Over 100 innovative, foolproof party games with full instructions cover all stages, from breaking the ice to saying good night. 160 pages, 50 b/w illus., 6 x 9.
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." —Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg," offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mahjong, they were unaware of the vintage colle...
This book presents a challenging diversion to mathematics enthusiasts. Divided into three sections, the author gives some historical notes, a step-by-step solution of a sample alphametic, and some general hints on the solution of alphametics. The Puzzle Section contains both the ideal doubly-true type of alphametic and the narrative type presented in the context of a brain-teaser. Directed Approach Section provides instructions to help find the solutions of every alphametic in the book. Solution...
Games as Texts provides an overview and practical steps for analysing games in terms of their representations of social structures, class, power, race, sexuality, gender, animals, nature, and ability. Each chapter applies a traditional literary theory to the narrative and mechanics of games and explores the social commentary the games encourage. This approach demonstrates to players, researchers, games media, and non-gamers how they can engage with these cultural artefacts through both critical...
The essential collectible BradyGames guide that covers everything from the World of Pandora with custom hardcover and exclusive artwork Borderlands 2 Game of the Year Edition Strategy Guide is the complete guide to the spectacular Borderlands 2 Game of the Year set from Gearbox and 2K Games, available on XBox360, PS3, and PC for Mature gamers. With a custom hardcover and exclusive art created specifically for the guide, this is a collectible item for all Borderlands fans. This strategy guide c...