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Learn to Code with Games

Learn to Code with Games

A novel approach for the classroom or self-study Learn to Code with Games makes coding accessible to a broad audience. Structured as a series of challenges that help you learn to code by creating a video game each chapter expands and builds your knowledge while providing guidelines and hints to solving each challenge. The book employs a unique problem-solving approach to teach you the technical foundations of coding including data types variables functions and arrays. You will also use techniques such as pseudocode and process mapping to formulate solutions without needing to type anything into a computer and then convert the solutions into executable code. Avoiding jargon as much as possible Learn to Code with Games shows you how to see coding as a way of thinking and problem solving rather than a domain of obscure languages and syntaxes. Its practical hands-on approach through the context of game development enables you to easily grasp basic programming concepts.

GBP 180.00
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Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks is a Student Reference Review Supplemental Learning and Example Handbook (SRRSLEH) that mirrors the content of the author‘s popular textbook Discrete Mathematics with Ducks (DMwD). This handbook provides a review of key material illustrative examples and new problems with accompanying solutions that are helpful even for those using a traditional discrete mathematics textbook. Every chapter in SRRSLEH matches the corresponding chapter of DMwD. Chapters in SRRSLEH contain the following: A list of the notation introduced in the corresponding chapter A list of definitions that students need to know from the corresponding chapter Theorems/facts of note appearing in the corresponding chapter A list of proof techniques introduced with templates and/or examples given for each one A selection of examples from DMwD written out formally and briefly rather than colloquially as in DMwD A quick refresher for any discrete math student this handbook enables students to find information easily and reminds them of the terms and results they should know during their course. Read reviews of DMwD. | Student Handbook for Discrete Mathematics with Ducks SRRSLEH

GBP 180.00
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Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D second edition

Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D second edition

Learning C# Programming with Unity 3D Second Edition is for the novice game programmer without any prior programming experience. Readers will learn how C# is used to make a game in Unity 3D. Many example projects provide working code to learn from and experiment with. As C# evolves Unity 3D evolves along with it. Many new features and aspects of C# are included and explained. Common programming tasks are taught by way of making working game mechanics. The reader will understand how to read and apply C# in Unity 3D and apply that knowledge to other development environments that use C#. New to this edition: includes latest C# language features and useful tools included with the . NET library like LINQ Local Functions Tuples and more! Key Features Provides a starting point for the first-time programmer C# Code examples are simple short and clear Learn the very basics on up to interesting tricks which C# offers

GBP 56.99
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Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Game Development for iOS with Unity3D

Demystifies the Processes of Game DevelopmentGame Development for iOS with Unity3D takes you through the complete process of Unity iOS game development. A game developer for over 12 years the author presents production-proven techniques and valuable tips and tricks needed to plan build test and launch games for the iPhone iPod and iPad. He walks you through all the necessary procedures including how to publish your game to the App Store. Encompasses the Whole Range of iOS Game DevelopmentThis practical book begins with advice on writing a game design document and getting Apple developer certification. It then covers the build processes of the Unity Remote application and explains how to use the Unity editor. After focusing on debugging and optimization the author describes tips for designing and marketing a successful App Store page. The book also features two iOS-ready games to explore adapt and play. Source files for the game examples are available at www. crcpress. com. Guides You in Creating a Functional iOS Game Accessible to indie game developers and small- to medium-sized studios this hands-on guide gives you the tools and knowledge needed to start building and launching iOS games. It helps you create games using Unity3D and publish them to the App Store.

GBP 175.00
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2D to VR with Unity5 and Google Cardboard

2D to VR with Unity5 and Google Cardboard

The book provides an up-to-date introduction to the latest version of Unity and its workflow by guiding readers through various prototypes. These range from 2D to 3D game concepts for PC and mobile will allow readers to get acquainted with several important concepts and allow them to become competent Unity developers able to learn at their own pace. The book starts by introducing Unity and proceeds in building a basic understanding of its main components by developing a first simple 2D game before proceeding in developing a full casual game to development of a simple but immersive 3D game concept to be tested first on PC before exploring how to port it for mobile VR. using Google Cardboard. | 2D to VR with Unity5 and Google Cardboard

GBP 51.99
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Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

How can we give data physical form? And how might those creations change the ways we experience data and the stories it can tell? Making with Data: Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World provides a snapshot of the diverse practices contemporary creators are using to produce objects spaces and experiences imbued with data. Across 25+ beautifully-illustrated chapters international artists designers and scientists each explain the process of creating a specific data-driven piece—illustrating their practice with candid sketches photos and design artifacts from their own studios. The author website featuring updates and more information about the projects behind the book can be found here: https://makingwithdata. org/. Featuring influential voices in computer science data science graphic design art craft and architecture Making with Data is accessible and inspiring for enthusiasts and experts alike. | Making with Data Physical Design and Craft in a Data-Driven World

GBP 42.99
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Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

Dr. Alireza Tavakkoli’s Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology covers the latest version of Unreal Technology. Since the 1990s Epic Games Inc. has been leading the revolution of gaming graphics and Artificial Intelligence. Now unreal technology is one of the most potent and prominent engines that is currently used in games. Its influence can be spotted in classic triple A titles like Fortnite Gears of War 2 Borderlands 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Tavakkoli goes into detail concerning the creation of game level designs blueprint coding shader programing as well as artificial intelligence concepts to help readers in creating their own games. Game Development also includes a number of practice friendly extensions and concept modules to help solidify the reader’s understanding of concepts and techniques. The book is divided into three sections that act as building blocks in order to facilitate the comprehension of the material. Key Features: Provides beginner level through advanced concepts in blueprint programming with the Unreal Engine 4. 18 Hundreds of small/mid-scale projects developed as concept examples throughout the book which can be utilized in more comprehensive entertaining interactive computer simulations and games Chapter exercises will take the readers’ understanding of Unreal Engine to the next level. | Game Development and Simulation with Unreal Technology Second Edition

GBP 59.99
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The New Web Typography Create a Visual Hierarchy with Responsive Web Design

The New Web Typography Create a Visual Hierarchy with Responsive Web Design

With a vast selection of typefaces now available there is no excuse for using boring typography in web design. The New Web Typography: Create a Visual Hierarchy with Responsive Web Design shows you how to implement web-safe fonts to create visually appealing and multi-browser-friendly websites while encouraging you to develop designs that express your own unique typographic voice. This book discusses general principles for choosing typefaces for on-screen display and tips for creating a visual hierarchy that works on monitors tablets and smartphones. It shares some of the authors' personal experiences to illustrate situations where one font would be more effective than another in giving readers an optimized experience that includes quick download times and an overall aesthetically pleasing presentation. Since good typography is good web design font selection is a critical aspect of web design. The New Web Typography is more than a simple overview of web typography. It provides practical advice and examples that help you make good decisions in choosing fonts for web design. | The New Web Typography Create a Visual Hierarchy with Responsive Web Design

GBP 180.00
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Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11

Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11

Direct3D 11 offers such a wealth of capabilities that users can sometimes get lost in the details of specific APIs and their implementation. While there is a great deal of low-level information available about how each API function should be used there is little documentation that shows how best to leverage these capabilities. Written by active members of the Direct3D community Practical Rendering and Computation with Direct3D 11 provides a deep understanding of both the high and low level concepts related to using Direct3D 11. The first part of the book presents a conceptual introduction to Direct3D 11 including an overview of the Direct3D 11 rendering and computation pipelines and how they map to the underlying hardware. It also provides a detailed look at all of the major components of the library covering resources pipeline details and multithreaded rendering. Building upon this material the second part of the text includes detailed examples of how to use Direct3D 11 in common rendering scenarios. The authors describe sample algorithms in-depth and discuss how the features of Direct3D 11 can be used to your advantage. All of the source code from the book is accessible on an actively maintained open source rendering framework. The sample applications and the framework itself can be downloaded from http://hieroglyph3. codeplex. comBy analyzing when to use various tools and the tradeoffs between different implementations this book helps you understand the best way to accomplish a given task and thereby fully leverage the potential capabilities of Direct3D 11. Key FeaturesPresents the high level concepts used to design algorithms Describes the nuts and bolts of how to implement the algorithmsExplains each of the major components of the Direct3D 11 libraryShows how Direct3D 11 can be used in a variety of real-world situationsProvides source code and sample programs on a supplementary website

GBP 46.99
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HTML5 Game Development from the Ground Up with Construct 2

HTML5 Game Development from the Ground Up with Construct 2

Written for the new generation of hobbyists and aspiring game developers HTML5 Game Development from the Ground Up with Construct 2 shows you how to use the sophisticated yet user-friendly HTML5-based game engine Construct 2 to develop and release polished two-dimensional games on a multitude of different platforms. The book also covers the foundational knowledge of game analysis and design based on the author‘s research and teaching experiences at DigiPen Institute of Technology James Cook University and other institutions. The author first helps you understand what really matters in games. He guides you in becoming a better game designer from the ground up being able to play any game critically and expressing your ideas in a clear and concise format. The book then presents step-by-step tutorials on designing games. It explains how to build an arcade-style game as well as a platformer integrating some physics elements. It also shows you how to create a more complex puzzle game the author‘s own published game Turky on the Run. Lastly the book discusses different ways to deploy and monetize games across several platforms including Facebook iOS Android and web-based marketplaces. Sample Construct 2 project files for the games designed in the book are available on the author‘s website. Integrating hands-on guidance with theoretical game design concepts this book gives you a solid foundation in game development. It will help you advance in your journey as an indie game developer.

GBP 175.00
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The Computer as Crucible An Introduction to Experimental Mathematics

The Computer as Crucible An Introduction to Experimental Mathematics

Keith Devlin and Jonathan Borwein two well-known mathematicians with expertise in different mathematical specialties but with a common interest in experimentation in mathematics have joined forces to create this introduction to experimental mathematics. They cover a variety of topics and examples to give the reader a good sense of the current state of play in the rapidly growing new field of experimental mathematics. The writing is clear and the explanations are enhanced by relevant historical facts and stories of mathematicians and their encounters with the field over time. | The Computer as Crucible An Introduction to Experimental Mathematics

GBP 180.00
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Train Your Brain A Year's Worth of Puzzles

Train Your Brain A Year's Worth of Puzzles

Many people start the day with physical exercise but few seem to be so concerned with exercising the most human of organs-the brain. This book provides you with entertaining and challenging mental exercises for every week of the year. Whether you are a high school student eager to sharpen your brain or someone older who would like to retain your mental agility you will find your brain getting sharper and more agile as you solve the puzzles in this book. Read a few puzzles every week think about them solve them and you will see the results. And on the way to a sharper mind you will enjoy every step. | Train Your Brain A Year's Worth of Puzzles

GBP 175.00
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Mobile Robots Inspiration to Implementation Second Edition

Mobile Robots Inspiration to Implementation Second Edition

Revised and updated the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes programs and activities for robot enthusiasts. Using photographs illustrations and informative text Mobile Robots guides the reader through the step-by-step process of constructing two different and inexpensive yet fully functional robots. | Mobile Robots Inspiration to Implementation Second Edition

GBP 56.99
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The Presidential Election Game

The Presidential Election Game

The Presidential Election Game may change the way you think about presidential elections and for that matter American politics in general. It is not filled with statistics about the voting behavior of citizens nor does it give detailed histories of past campaigns. Rather it is an analytic treatment of strategy in the race for the presidency from the primaries to the general election. Using modern game theory and decision theory Brams demonstrates why certain campaign strategies are more effective than others and supports his analysis with historical evidence.

GBP 175.00
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Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations

Design Techniques for Origami Tessellations is both a collection of origami tessellations and a manual to design them. This book begins by explaining general design methods the history and definitions of origami tessellations and the geometric features of flat origami before moving on to introduce a brand-new design method: the twist-based design method. This method generates base parts that connect twist patterns” (that can be folded with a twist) without using a lattice. Therefore it can generate base parts such as regular pentagons which cannot be generated with more conventional methods and can generate new origami tessellations connected to them. Features: No proofs or formulas in the text and minimal jargon. Suitable for readers with a roughly middle school to high school level of mathematical background. Web application implementing the method described in this book is available allowing the readers to design their own patterns.

GBP 22.99
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Essential Skills in Character Rigging

Essential Skills in Character Rigging

Character rigging is the method with which you create a system for animating a character. A rig is represented by two primary mechanics: the skeleton consisting of hierarchical rotations to drive the motions and a skin or method of deforming the geometry that makes up the character model. Essential Skills in Character Rigging is a beginner‘s guide to learning and understanding the essential aspects of character setup evaluation skeletal construction and deformation. Borrowing from the author‘s extensive experience in the field it presents the primary theories constructs and objectives for constructing a basic rig from the ground up just as it would be done in a professional studio. The book explains the basic elements of hierarchies skeletons kinematics deformation skinning and creating relationships between nodes. It gives hands-on experience with taking a completed character model and setting it up with a skeleton with kinematics and soft-skin deformation. It also gives specific instructions on using inverse kinematics systems and how to set up the essential mechanics of a human rig with these systems. All of these lessons are conducted using a simplistic conversational style that keeps technical and mathematical jargon to a minimum. The book also includes video tutorials corresponding to specific modules. Essential Skills in Character Rigging takes aspiring character artists through the vital components in the process of taking a 3D character model and turning it into an animatable rig that is ready for production in film or games. It identifies the universal fundamentals at work behind character rigging and the practical complexities of the process are broken down into simple steps that are easy to comprehend and execute.

GBP 175.00
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Experimental Design From User Studies to Psychophysics

Experimental Design From User Studies to Psychophysics

As computers proliferate and as the field of computer graphics matures it has become increasingly important for computer scientists to understand how users perceive and interpret computer graphics. Experimental Design: From User Studies to Psychophysics is an accessible introduction to psychological experiments and experimental design covering the major components in the design execution and analysis of perceptual studies. The book begins with an introduction to the concepts central to designing and understanding experiments including developing a research question setting conditions and controls and balancing specificity with generality. The book then explores in detail a number of types of experimental tasks: free description rating scales forced-choice specialized multiple choice and real-world tasks as well as physiological studies. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each type and provides examples of that type of experiment from the authors’ own work. The book also covers stimulus-related issues including popular stimulus resources. It concludes with a thorough examination of statistical techniques for analyzing results including methods specific to individual tasks. | Experimental Design From User Studies to Psychophysics

GBP 59.99
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The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics Computer Modeling and Animation: Volume One

The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics Computer Modeling and Animation: Volume One

BlenderTM is a free Open-Source 3D Computer Modeling and Animation Suite incorporating Character Rigging Particles Real World Physics Simulation Sculpting Video Editing with Motion Tracking and 2D Animation within the 3D Environment. Blender is FREE to download and use by anyone for anything. The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling and Animation Eighth Edition is a unified manual describing the operation of the program updated with reference to the Graphical User Interface for Blender Version 3. 2. 2 including additional material covering Blender Assets Geometry Nodes and Non-Linear Animation. Divided into a two-volume set the book introduces the program’s Graphical User Interface and shows how to implement tools for modeling and animating characters and created scenes with the application of color texture and special lighting effects. Key Features: The book provides instruction for New Users starting at the very beginning Instruction is presented in a series of chapters incorporating visual reference to the program's interface The initial chapters are designed to instruct the user in the operation of the program while introducing and demonstrating interesting features of the program Chapters are developed in a building block fashion providing forward and reverse reference to relevant material Both volumes are available in a discounted set which can also be purchased together with Blender 2D Animation: The Complete Guide to the Grease Pencil. | The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics Computer Modeling and Animation: Volume One

GBP 52.99
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Excursions into Mathematics The Millennium Edition

Excursions into Mathematics The Millennium Edition

Since it was first published three decades ago Excursions Into Mathematics has been one of the most popular mathematical books written for a general audience. Taking the reader for short excursions into several specific disciplines of mathematics it makes mathematical concepts accessible to a wide audience. The Millennium Edition is updated with current research and new solutions to outstanding problems that have been discovered since the last edition was printed such as the solution to the well-known four-color problem. Excursions Into Mathematics: The Millennium Edition is an exciting revision of the original much-loved classic. Everyone with an interest in mathematics should read this book. | Excursions into Mathematics The Millennium Edition

GBP 170.00
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Origami Polyhedra Design

Origami Polyhedra Design

This book unravels the mystery of Geometry in Origami with a unique approach: 64 Polyhedra designs each made from a single square sheet of paper no cuts no glue; each polyhedron the largest possible from the starting size of square and each having an ingenious locking mechanism to hold its shape. The author covers the five Platonic solids (cube tetrahedron octahedron icosahedron and dodecahedron). There are ample variations with different color patterns and sunken sides. Dipyramids and Dimpled Dipyramids unexplored before this in Origami are also covered. There are a total of 64 models in the book. All the designs have an interesting look and a pleasing folding sequence and are based on unique mathematical equations. | Origami Polyhedra Design

GBP 180.00
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Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games

Mathematicians Playing Games explores a wide variety of popular mathematical games including their historical beginnings and the mathematical theories that underpin them. Its academic level is suitable for high school students and higher but people of any age or level will find something to entertain them and something new to learn. It would be a fantastic resource for high school mathematics classrooms or undergraduate mathematics for liberal arts course and belongs on the shelf of anyone with an interest in recreational mathematics. Features Suitable for anyone with an interest in games and mathematics and could be especially useful to middle and high school students and their teachers Includes various exercises for fun for readers

GBP 22.99
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Wondrous One Sheet Origami

Wondrous One Sheet Origami

Wondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate with more emphasis on the latter. The book is meant for audiences 12 years of age and above and children folding at higher than age level. Most of the designs are flat and suitable for mounting on cards or framing as gifts. Features • Richly illustrated full-color book with clear crisp diagrams following international standard and an abundance of photographs of finished models• Select designs hand-picked by the author based on social media responses• Most of the designs incorporate color-change a technique showing both sides of paper for enhanced beauty

GBP 24.99
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Real-Time Rendering Fourth Edition

Real-Time Rendering Fourth Edition

Real-Time Rendering combines fundamental principles with guidance on the latest techniques to provide a complete reference on three-dimensional interactive computer graphics. It will help you increase speed and improve image quality and learn the features and limitations of acceleration algorithms and graphics APIs. This latest fourth edition has been updated to include a chapter on virtual reality and augmented reality and covers new topics such as visual appearance global illumination and curves and curved surfaces. It is for anyone serious about computer graphics who wants to learn about algorithms that create synthetic images fast enough that the viewer can interact with a virtual environment. Reviews This is the book I recommend to everyone starting out in the industry. Not only is it a great reference on so many topics each topic is covered in impressive depth with great references for further exploration. — Alex Vlachos Valve Real-Time Rendering condenses literally thousands of cutting-edge papers talks and blogs into a single easy-to-read volume presenting today's best practices open problems and promising state-of-the-art research. A key reference for beginners and experts! — Chris Wyman Principal Research Scientist NVIDIA Since it was first published Real-Time Rendering has been an invaluable companion to anyone who wants to keep up with this dynamic field. It combines rigorous coverage of the fundamentals with up-to-date discussion of the latest techniques. The fourth edition is required reading for anyone serious about computer graphics. — Matt Pharr co-author of Physically Based Rendering: From Theory to Implementation I built our rendering engine and my career on what I learned in previous editions of Real-Time Rendering. This new edition is carefully updated to represent the current state of our field and will remain the first resource I check when tackling a new challenge. — Patrick Cozzi Principal Graphics Architect Cesium and co-editor of OpenGL Insights Real-Time Rendering is the first book I recommend reading to anyone who wants to learn real-time graphics. All the relevant knowledge in one place and a joy to read too! — Aras Pranckevičius Unity Technologies About the Cover: The cover shows an example of advanced real-time rendering technology used in the 2018 Star Wars™ short Reflections which includes real-time ray tracing of reflections and area light shadows computed on the GPU. The short was produced by Epic Games and built in Unreal Engine in collaboration with ILMxLAB and NVIDIA. | Real-Time Rendering Fourth Edition

GBP 82.99
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Lessons in Play An Introduction to Combinatorial Game Theory Second Edition

Lessons in Play An Introduction to Combinatorial Game Theory Second Edition

This second edition of Lessons in Play reorganizes the presentation of the popular original text in combinatorial game theory to make it even more widely accessible. Starting with a focus on the essential concepts and applications it then moves on to more technical material. Still written in a textbook style with supporting evidence and proofs the authors add many more exercises and examples and implement a two-step approach for some aspects of the material involving an initial introduction examples and basic results to be followed later by more detail and abstract results. FeaturesEmploys a widely accessible style to the explanation of combinatorial game theory Contains multiple case studies Expands further directions and applications of the field Includes a complete rewrite of CGSuite material | Lessons in Play An Introduction to Combinatorial Game Theory Second Edition

GBP 42.99
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